December 3, 2011

Thursday

1:50pm

Chris

I yawned rubbing my eyes. This sucks my head is still hurting from the beer we drank yesterday and my ringing phone isn't helping either.

"Evans.

Wake up! I'll be getting you in an hour. Everyone in the crew is having a night out and we're all going to stay in one cottage. Pack some stuff for a three or four, no, a week!

Sebastian! Can you lower your voice, please!?

Right, sorry. How's your head, mate?

It's killing me, bro.

I'll tell Emily to take care of you.

You don't have to do th-

EMILY! CAN YOU TREAT CHRIS LATER!?"

I rolled my eyes chuckling.

"She said yes, but she warned you not to try any funny moves on her.

I would never!

Uhhu, I don't think so, mate. Just keep it down or better yet, to yourself, alright?

Yeah, I know. Just text or call me when you're going to pick me up.

Yeah, sure. Bye, Cevans.

Quit using that. Bye, Stan."

I closed my phone and started to pack. Alright, t-shirts, walking pants, jeans, shorts, underwear, cologne, sneakers, flip-flops, maybe a sandal is better. Yeah, I'm bringing a sandal. Alright, labatories. Toothbrush, tooth paste, deodorant, soap, mouth wash, toilet paper and tissue. Alright everything is organized, I just need a bag.

2:30pm

HONK
HONK

I chuckled standing up and locked my phone. I got my keys and closed the door behind me. I walked towards Stan's car to see Emily in the passenger's seat and the three kids at the back. Naomi waved as I smiled and waved back. "Sup, dude. Hi, Emily." I said smiling. "Yeah, put your bag in the back." Sebastian replied lowering his shades. "Nice to see you again, Evans." Emily said smiling. My smile brightened and I walked towards the back and stuffed my bag with theirs. I got in the backseat with the kids and Sebastian drove on. Sebastian and I kept talking while Emily and her children talked. Our children, but I don't deserve to be their father. Arthur exchanged with Naomi when we stopped over a gas station. "Do you guys want anything?" Sebastian asked turning of the ignition. "Just buy food and drinks please." Emily mumbled turning to get a more comfortable position. I smiled at how adorable she looked.

"You know you have a slight chance of being with her, yes?" Arthur asked as I turned to him. I smiled sadly at him and nodded. "Of course I do, but you can't deprive me of watching her, can you?" I asked raising a brow. "That sounded creepy, but point taken. You do have a chance though since she knows Tom is with her only for a deal he struck with Sebby." Art replied laying his head back. "She's going to confront him about it today?" I asked a bit hopeful. "Yeah, so I heard. She already got mad at Sebby for the deal. I don't know how she's going to to deal with Tom." He replied grinning. I chuckled as Sebastian got in and handed us three plastics. "Don't you fucking dare eat all those or you both are going to pay for everything we need for the vacation." Sebastian threatened. "You don't have to be a bully, Uncle Sebby. We know." Art said grinning. Sebastian rolled his eyes as we drove on. I slowly felt my eyelids fall as I leaned on the window.

4:00pm

I opened my eyes just in time for us to park. "Where are we?" I asked covering my mouth as I yawned. "Santa Barbara." Sebastian replied. "Wake, Ems up will you? Arthur, Nao, and Kier, you're helping get out bags to that cottage over there." Sebastian said getting out of the car. The kids followed and I sighed, rubbing my face. I get that they want to try and fix our relationship, but I decided after my birthday is that I'll let the piece fall to place and see what happens, but forcing us together is going to make things worst. I got out as well and opened Emily's door to have her fall on me. I chuckled as she clung to my arm. "Emily, wake up. We're here already." I whispered shaking her a bit. "Shhh... I still want to sleep, Chris." She replied leaning her head on my shoulder. I frowned staring at her. Did she know I was really trying to wake her up or is she dreaming about me? It's best if I keep this to myself. "I'm afraid I can't let you do that, Ems. You need to wake or I'm dropping you in the ocean." I threatened. She groaned and hugged tighter. "Honey, I swear you don't shut up and let me sleep... I'm not going to kiss you for a week." She replied smiling. Shit! She is dreaming about me! I blew on her ear and smirked. She opened her eyes and rubed it with her free hand. She smiled and then looked at me and the smile faded. "Holy shit!" She cursed letting me go. "W-What the hell are you d-doing here with me!? Where are Sebby and my children!?" She asked panicking. "Calm down. You're the one who hugged my arm while you were asleep." I defended raising a brow. She gasped and covered her mouth.

"I thought so. Now come on, we don't have all the time in the world." I said offering her my hand. "D-Did... Did I say anything while I was asleep?" She asked nervously. Yes. "No, what are you on about?" I asked raising a brow. She shook her head and I gave her space to get out. I walked towards the back and got our bags. We walked in silence towards our co-stars. I think I should say something, but I can't think of any. "Thanks for waking me up." She mumbled as Art came running and pulled her towards the girl's cabin. I smiled and walked towards our cabin. "Chris! My man! Make it fast we're going swimming!" Robert hollered pushing me in. I laughed and dropped my bags in the room we were sharing. I quickly changed into my swimming shorts and ran down to see Emily having a heated discussion with Sebastian. "Let's go!" Robert exclaimed to remove the tension. "You guys go on ahead. I need to talk to Sebastian." Emily replied glaring at him. Robert sighed and walked towards Emily. He carried her over his shoulder. "You're gonna owe me one." He said walking out with a yelling Emily.

Emily

"Damn it! Let me down!" I yelled hitting his back. "Shush, Ems. You don't want people getting the wrong idea." Robert scolded handing me to someone else. "Hey! P-" I cut myself off as soon as I saw the man who had me. "Finally! Where have you been when we needed you?!" Robert asked. "I was getting some tea, Robert." Tom replied carrying me bridal style. I chuckled wrapping my arms around his neck. "You rode with Sebastian and Chris?" Tom asked as we walked towards the beach. Oh dear! "If you drop me, I swear. I won't tell and talk to you for a week!" I exclaimed trying to get off him. "Keep still, darling. I'm not going to drop you. I'm just getting us away from them for a bit." He replied grinning. I rolled my eyes and stopped moving. He smiled and we walked towards the water until the water was until his waist. He gently put me down and I hung to him for dear life since the water was above my belly button. He laughed and slowly removed my arms around him. "I'm not letting you fall." He assured as He held my hands. I smiled as we just looked at each other for a bit. "Yes, I rode with them, but I stayed in the front seat so I don't stay beside him. No need to be jealous and... I need to ask you something later." I said staring at his chest.. "What is it?" He whispered kissing me. I smiled kissing him back. Even if I was trying to be serious, he would always take me seriously not like Sebastian or Bradley who would take it as a joke. It was slow and soft, but the passion was there. It's either he's a good actor or he really does like me.

I felt the ground beneath me disappear and we were falling forward! We pulled away as I shrieked. I always got nervous when we swam. I opened my eyes underwater to see Tom smirking. I nodded and we turned to see Robert laughing. I got my GoPro out. Tom and I shared a look and I signaled my hands, counting down.

1...
2...
3!

We swam towards Robert and he tackled him while I videoed. He yelped as he grabbed us as he fell. We got to the surface and laughed. "That wasn't fucking funny!" Robert complained. "Oh, it was hilarious! Wanna see the video?" I asked smirking. He frowned as he turned to his right to see the camera. "Fucking delete that!" He yelled swimming towards me. I laughed and swam farther from him, but near to the shore. I swam further to see Sebastian by the dock. "Sebby! Get the camera!" I yelled as he smirked and readies his hands to catch. I tossed it up as he caught it and tried to help me up, but Robert caught my leg and pulled me down. I laughed trying to get him off.

We heard a splash and Scarlett came helping me. We all surfaced taking in deep breathes. "I caught everything on camera." Sebby said grinning. We high-fived as Robert raised a brow. "I'm not posting that, but I am telling them that we all almost drowned because of you." I said taking Sebs hand as he helped us up one by one. Chris and Jeremy were hitting on girls as Arthur, Naomi, and Kieren were trying to make a sand castle. "I'm gonna go help my children make a sand castle." I said walking towards my kids. Tom followed as the other three decided to go for another swim. "Mom!" Naomi exclaimed as she ran towards me. I caught her. "Say hi to the camera." I said smiling. "Hi Youtube!" She exclaimed running back towards Arthur's side. Tom laughed as we walked towards them. "Are you here to help us?" Kier asked elated. "Yatz." I replied as I helped them with one hand. "I'll hold the camera, you go help them." Tom offered. I smiled and handed him the camera.

We started making a castle, Sebastian and Chris joined after thirty minutes. Chris offered to hold the camera. I smiled and Tom joined us. In all honesty, I am mad at him for lying to me and using me, but I'm gonna confront him later and he better not lie. I smiled as he caught Naomi before she fell on our castle.

5:15pm

"Yay! Mom, we finished it!" Arthur exclaimed smiling. I laughed hugging him. "We did." I replied as we took a picture. "Wow, you guys did this?" Robert asked as Jeremy and Scarlett followed. "Yes!" Naomi exclaimed raising her arms so Robert would carry her. He smiled and obliged. Chris started cough has he handed me my GoPro. "Oh my goodness! You're coming with me." I said getting a hold of Chris' wrist and walked towards our cabin. He was silent the whole time which was rare. I frowned and turned back to see him massaging his throat. Sebastian told me to treat him and I forgot! I feel so guilty. We reached our cabin and I ordered him to stay on the couch. He laid down groaning. "Is your head aching?" I asked. "Yeah... Emily, go with them please. I don't want to spoil your fun." He whispered coughing. I put my index finger on his lips to keep him quiet. "No, I'm not leaving you until you get better. And no, you're not spoiling my fun. We practically have four more days here. You're going to be better tomorrow and we'd go swimming." I replied smiling. He smiled brightly and took my hand away from his lips to his heart. "I know you hate me, but I really an thankful for you. You make my life a little mire brighter." He whispered kissing my hand and letting it go to groan.

I blushed and stood up. "I'll go get you medicine and vinegar, ok?" I asked walking away. He groaned in response. I try, I really try, but I can't stop loving him, can I? I walked in the kitchen and I got a shot glass and filled it with vinegar. I then walked towards the restroom and took out the aspirin. I walked out the bathroom to see Chris standing up. "Chris! Sit down!" I ordered cautiously walking towards him with the aspirin. He covered his ears and sat down. I sighed smiling at him. "Sorry, I'll help you towards the kitchen." I whispered helping him up. "It's alright." He replied as we reached the kitchen. "Gargle this and spit it in the sink after a minute." I whispered handing him the vinegar. He took it and gargled. He spat it out and drank water with the aspirin. I helped him up to my room and helped him lie down. "Got some sleep. When you wake, we probably have dinner." I whispered kissing his forehead. He smiled dosing off. He's so cute! I got a hook for my bag and sat beside him. I didn't really like to come, but my children wanted to come so I had to come. My phone started to ring. I quickly answered it before it could bother Chris.

"Stan.

Emily! How's the vacation?" Bradley.

"I'm taking care of Chris.

You're okay with that?

Blimey! You really don't trust me, do you?

I'm just looking out for you.

Alright, fine. Say what you want.. Why'd you call anyway?

Well, let's just say a little birdie told me that I you were in some kind of trouble.

Yeah? And who would that be? Tweety?

Quit being so sassy damn it! Im dying.

Shhhhhh! He's sleeping.

Aw, is our little sister falling for the bad boy again?

I have been for years.

I just can't win against you, can I?

No, so tell me. Sebastian told you?

No, Robert did.

Robert!?

Yes, him. He knows exactly what's going on. He practically heard both sides

Damn it... I'm going to talk to him later.

I know... Ems?

Yeah?

Just please, please, I'm begging you. Guard yourself.

I am... Have I told you about Tom?

Ohhhhh, the one with him just being with you because a deal he struck with Seb?

Sebastian told you?

Get your facts straight, shorty. I heard it from Brianna.

Of course... Shut up and don't ever again call me shorty. I swear I am going to make you suffer once I see you again.

Alright, geez. Calm down.

Since she trusts you so much, tell me. What's your suggestion on how I confront the matter?

Well, I suggest you confront your feelings about Tom then confront him with about the problem itself. Ems, you know I love you and I'd do anything to protect you, but I can't protect your heart because that's yours."

I smiled through the phone. This is why I like talking to Bradley. He's more helpful than Sebastian with matters like this.

"Thanks, I love you too, Brad. I don't know what I'd do without someone like you.

I know. Sis, I have to go. Mom called me earlier asking me to help her clean the lawn. Talk to you soon, alright?

That would be great, see you, Brad.

See you, Ems."

He ended the call as I looked at Chris. "You probably heard everything and yes, you might actually have a chance with me if you actually cared." I whispered kissing his cheek. I then continued to read.

7:40pm

I must have fallen asleep because I felt arms around me. I slowly opened my eyes to see I was in bed surrounded by Chris behind me, hugging me. Naomi in front of me and I'm hugging her. Arthur behind Chris and he was hugging Kieren. How the hell did we all fit here? Wait the even bigger question is, WHY THE FUCK DID THEY LET ME SLEEP LIKE THIS!? SEBASTIAN AND ROBERT WOULD KILL ME! I then heard voices coming from behind my door.

"No, you can't go in there.

And why not?

Because Emily and her children our sleeping.

Then explain to me why you guys are guarding her door.

Because we don't want Emily having another fit."

"Wh-" A hand covered my mouth. I turned to see Chris awake. I frowned and he removed his hand. "Keep quiet. You don't want Tom to find out our position do you?" He asked whispering. I rolled my eyes. "Yes, now explain to me how our position came to be." I whispered raising a brow. "Honestly, I don't know. I woke up at 6:30 and saw our position like this. I'm sorry if I took advantage of it, but it was really cold." He explained smiling. I smiled as well and leaned my head on his chest. "Just don't tell anyone our position." I mumbled blushing. I felt him smile and rested his chin on my head. The body heat enveloping us was amazing. It wasn't too hot nor too cold.

"Please let me through.

Tom, we're sorry, but we can't let you.

Fine, just tell Emily I need to talk to her.

Yeah, alright. We can do that."

Tom left and the door opened and closed again. "Guys we just bought you another hour together." Sebastian said sighing. "You approve of this?" I asked taking a perk at them. "Yes and no. Ems, why the hell are you in that position?" Robert asked frowning. I sighed moving closer. "Keep quiet, my children our sleeping... Rob, I don't know myself." I replied blushing. He raises a brow and shook his head. "We'll get you guys after an hour or we'll ask someone else to get you." Sebastian said smirking. Robert carried Naomi away while Sebastian took Kier from Arthur. Arthur woke up and followed them. "Talk." They ordered before leaving and closing the door behind them. "I could get used to this." Chris commented smirking. "This," I pointed between us. "Is a one time thing." I replied smirking. He chuckled kissing my forehead. "I could deal with that." He whispered reaching something behind me. "Read us something to pass the time." He said handing me my book. I smiled leaning up as he laid his head on my shoulder. I opened the book and started to read again.

"I could get used to you reading me books." Chris commented as I finished a chapter. I chuckled leaning my head to the side. "In your dreams, Evans. We practically have like thirty minuted left." I said closing the book. "We can make-ou-" I cut him off. "That's not an option!" I exclaimed hitting his arm. He laughed amused. I smiled leaning my back on his shoulder. He wrapped his arm around my waist and I leaned my head on the space between his shoulder and neck. "You know, I really miss having you in my arms." Chris stated after a long comfortable silence. "Huh, really?" I thought you were with Minka. "Yeah, I miss having a best friend like you." He said smiling. Ohhhh, ha. What was I thinking? He'd love me again? I'm think I'm gonna end up alone with my children having their own families. He nuzzled my neck as we stayed in silence, well me. I stayed silent while he said stuff I wasn't listening to.

"Emily Stan, are you listening?" He asked tilting my chin up. I raised a brow as we looked at each other. "Summarize what you just said." I replied smirking. I rolled my eyes looking at him again. "I said I was lying about earlier. I miss holding you in my arms as my lover." He whispered leaning in. I tilted my head to the left so he would kiss my cheek instead. He sighed just keeping his lips there. "Chris, you have to get your lips off my cheek." I said trying to pull away. He shook his head. "What do you want?" I asked frowning. "Kiss." He replied. "You already kissed me." I replied knowing his next answer. I'm not going to kiss him. Not this time. NOT EVER AGAIN! "Lips." He mumbled again. "No, Chris. I'm not going to kiss you on the lips." I replied frowning. He pulled away and I thought for a second I was safe, but he pecked my lips. "Chris!" I scolded as we pulled away. He just smirked and laid his chin on my shoulder. "I'm sorry. I can't stop teasing you. You're too adorable." He replied closing his eyes. I smiled kissing his cheek. "Best friends can kiss, yeah?" I asked not knowing why I said that, but I think I said it to avoid getting in trouble. He chuckled hugging tighter. "Yeah, I guess so." He replied. "They can hug like this, yeah?" I asked again. He smiled on my neck and leaned back. "Yeah, I'm sure." He replied as we stayed in silence again, cherishing our maybe last moment together on this vacation.

8:15pm

"Emily!" Scarlett yelled as she barged in. I tried to pull away, but Chris held on and smiled at a gapping Scarlett. "Chris let me go, please." I whispered as Scarlett immediately closed the door behind her. "Chris! Why are you hugging her!? Tom would kill you!" Scarlett scolded. "Same thing I've been trying to tell him." I said shaking my head. "I thought you guys were a rumor then I saw Emily's kids and I thought maybe it's just my imagination then I see you guys like this!" Scarlett said shaking her head. "She was the girl I was talking about, Scar." Chris replied grinning. I raised a brow confused. "Oh my goodness! Seriously?!" She asked sitting on the foot of the bed. "Yeah. I'd like you to meet my former girlfriend, Emily Stan." Chris introduced. "Why'd you let her go for Minka?" She asked frowning.

"If I don't... both our careers would be destroyed. Minka has footage of Emily badmouthing her in public. If I had a choice... I always had a choice! but I choose to save Emily's career because I know she'd be an amazing actress someday and she already is. Emily, I would never ever leave you if I had a choice, please don't deprive me of moments like this with you. It's the only thing I have." He whispered closing his eyes. I was speechless. I finally found out why he left... "Does Sebastian know?" I asked taking his hand in mine. He intertwined them and kissed my hand. "Yes, but I made him promise not to tell you." He replied as Scarlett watched us. "You both are adorable but I have to break up the moment. Chris you have to be out in five minutes. Robert is planning on letting Tom explain something to Ems and you can't be here when that happens. As much as I find you two cute, this is also called cheating." Scarlett pointe out. Chris chuckled and slowly pulled away. I smiled sadly and stayed on the bed. "Scar, go ahead, I'll be with you in a moment." Chris said as he stretched. "You better, Sebastian would kill us both if you don't." Scarlett said walking out. Chris tuned to me and raised my chin up. "See you around, shorty." He said kissing me. He pulled away before things got heated. I smiled touching my lips as he left closing the door.

8:35pm

Tom

I walked back into the women's cabin to see Scarlett and Chris playing with Naomi and Kieren. Robert was with his wife in the kitchen. Sebastian was sleeping on the couch while Jeremy was no where to be found. Chris H. was no where to be found as well. I made my way up the cream stairs and walked towards Emily's room.

"Are you sure?

Arthur, I'm sure! You should've done this before you came with us!

Well, I don't want to stay in school so let me be and help me in my homework!

Shesh, a son demanding his mother to help him do his homework. Where do you find such a loving son?

Nowhere so help me oh kind and beautiful mother of mine!

Don't sweet talk your way out of this! I'm going to cut your allowance short for this.

Nooooooooo! Please! I promise I won't ever ever do it again!

Fine, answer that then I'll check it."

I smiled and knocked. Emily is such a kind a girl. Arthur opened it while Emily pulled down her top. "Tom! Hi! What can I do for you?" Emily asked smiling. I feel real guilty, but seeing her this happy makes this a bit more easier. I like her, but the fact that... The fact that she will never love me like she loves Chris and she knows that I'm in this for the wrong reason. I have to tell her that what Arthur old her was a lie.