Raylynn
I have no idea what's going on. May never hangs out with me, not since high school ended. How did she even know I was here, I haven't talked to her in a while.
"Where are we going?" May asked.
I looked to Chris, who gripped the steering wheel but made no attempts to answer May. So I turned around in my seat and answered. "We have errands to run for me. Are you sure you want to hang with us for that?"
"Oh, pish, we're best friends, Raylynn, of course I want to help, but why are you staying with Chris-"
"Christian." Chris interrupted.
May just looked at Chris and smiled before continuing. "At his house?"
The smile I held faded away. May was my best friend so I no choice but to tell her the truth, right?
Before I could put what happened into words, Chris answered. "I wanted her with me all the time and the only way to do that was to have her move in with me."
I smiled, Chris knew how hurt I still was about how my family threw me out so he answered before I had the chance to relieve the pain. Chris took his right hand off of the wheel and held my hand on his thigh with it. He thumb moved across my skin, stroking it in a comforting gesture.
Before long we were at the verizon store looking at the latest smartphones. "Android or iPhone?" Chris asked as he pulled me from phone to phone with May trailing close behind.
"Mmm, I'm an android person, I think I want the Samsung Galaxy Note 4."
"You know, the iPhone 6 plus is the same size."
I giggled. "It's not about the size of the phone but the specs, I prefer and android to an iphone."
"Do you have the money for a new phone with your Dad no longer paying your way?" May sneered.
I faced her and took a step away. "What's your problem? Yes, I have the money because I have a job, remember? I invited you to the celebration dinner with Chris and I."
"Ah, yes and sorry, I just wanted to make sure you weren't trying to take advantage of Chris and his kindness just because he's rich."
I was taken aback by May's tone and attitude. I didn't want to get why she said it so I let go of Chris' hand and walked away.
May
"Chris." I purred.
"Christian." He corrected, following after Raylynn, she went up to a worker and asked for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4.
I grabbed him arm to make him face me, when he pulled away, I chalked it up to his denying the attraction between us. "Christian, don't let Raylynn take advantage of you. I've known her for years and she does this all the time when she dates guys."
"May, call yourself a taxi and go home. Lose my address and walk away from Raylynn and I." Christian said as he walked up to Raylynn and the worker.
"But why?" I whined. Christian didn't look my way or acknowledged that he heard me.
I huffed and walked outside the verizon store with my phone to my ear. After calling a taxi, I hatched a plan.
The taxi ride was long but I was where I was supposed to be to insure Christian was mine. I knocked on the door and waited for an answer.
Christian
"Car dealership next." Raylynn said excitedly.
I smiled. After the antics May, Raylynn's so called friend pulled, I was sure the whole day was ruined. "You paid for your phone, I get to pay for your car."
"No!" She shrieked. "I'm not letting you pay for my car. Then I'll be just like May said I was, and I'm not." Raylynn mumbled the last part.
We were at a red light so I took my hands off the wheel and leaned over into her space. "You're nothing like how May said you were. I'm pretty sure I know you better than she does." I said then kissed her.
"Thank you."
"I love you." I said. The car behind us honked so I went back to my side and drove to the dealership.
"Hm, how about we split the price of the car." She tried to bargain.
I laughed. "No."
"Why not?" She pouted.
"Because I love you and this is how I choose to show my love. I'm you a car and the house we'll live in for the rest of our lives."
"Can I makes the downpayment on the car?" Raylynn asked, that sexy pout stil gracing her face.
I ruffled her hair. "Yes, you can make the downpayment, Baby."
Arriving at the dealership, it didn't take long to get the car and go because Raylynn already researched what she wanted beforehand.
"Here are the keys to your new 2015 Chrysler 200. It has a full tank of gas and XM Sirus Radio and is app compatible."
Raylynn and I say our thanks and drive back to the house to drop the car off at home. Pulling in the driveway, I notice May's car still there. We walk in the house to see what everyone's up to. "Baby, call May and tell her to come get her car before I have it towed."
Raylynn calls and as it rings, we can hear a phone ringing from the kitchen. We walk into the kitchen as Raylynn hangs up and find Crispin and Grandma in sitting with May.
"Hey guys, how'd car shopping go?" May says in an overly perky voice.
"Why are you here?" I ask. I'm literally sick of seeing May today and her intrusiveness is pissing me off.
May
Christian doesn't look too happy to see me but that'll all change when he sees how much his Grandma and little brother like me. Since leaving the Verizon store, I came here and introduced myself as a friend of Christian and Raylynn's. I told them I was invited to come and hang out with Christian but with everything that's happened with Raylynn, I think he forgot. Mrs. St. Victoria ate it up and I'm sure I've won over Crispin. We've baked cookie and talked about Christian as a child.
"You invited me here, remember?"
"I didn't. I don't even know you." Christian said bluntly. He looked to Raylynn.
"I didn't invite anyone here." She shrugged.
"Oh, My Dears, where are my hugs." Mrs. St. Victoria stood and said. Raylynn then Christian hugged her and sat on her side of the table, across from me. Leaving me on my side of the table alone. "May told me you and her go to the same school, Christian. She also tells me she and Raylynn are best friends."
"I wouldn't say best friends." Raylynn mumbles.
That's not good, I can't lose Raylynn, without her I have no reason to come around before Christian accepts we're meant to be.
"Oh, Raylynn." I giggle. "Since I moved here I've been Raylynn's only friend. We
have a lot of history." I emphasize 'a lot'. I want Raylynn to know that no matter how much we now dislike each other that she owes me for putting up with her in high school.
"I didn't know we went to the same school." Christian says with a raised eyebrow.
"Yeah, we didn't have any of the same classes last semester but we saw each other around and Raylynn invited me to hang out with you guys sometime." I winked at Christian.
"I thought you said Chris invited you to hang out?" The brat said.
I laughed nervously. "No, no, I definitely said it was Raylynn. I only said Christian and I went to the same school."
Mrs. St. Victoria's eyes narrowed on me. I was losing her and I couldn't afford that. "Uh, have you guys gone to see houses yet?" I asked Raylynn.
She looked at Christian with a stupid look on her face.
"No, we're going another day." Christian answered.
"Oh good!" I cheered. "Mrs. St. Victoria had a wonderful idea, she said it'd be nice if we all went to help pick out a house. Together."
"No."
I put on my cutest pout. "Why not, Christian?"
"Grandma, it's a great idea but this house is mine and Christian's. We want to choose something we'll love for a long time with no outside influences." Raylynn rejected.
Grandma, that bitch is calling Mrs. St. Victoria, Grandma? This "relationship" is worse than I imagined. I thought.
"For a long time, so not a love nest?" Mrs. St. Victoria asked.
"Not a love nest, a place to start a family." Christian answered, staring into Raylynn's eyes before kissing her. How sick.
"You'll have us as guests at some point so why not just let us tag along." I pushed.
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Author's Note:
I've mentioned that Christianhas an older brother who hasn't made an appearance yet, so I was wondering if anyone had an idea of what actor/celebrity should be him?
Please and thank you for the help.