[Brittany] Brittany.
[Andy] Right, Brittany. Well have a good day. *looking behind her and seeing Joey and Lucas coming down the stairs* Hey! What are you two doing here?
[Brittany] *looking at him and then at Joey and Lucas she turns with a look of irritation and walks away*
[Lucas] We were looking at a flat a few floors up. *looking back at the girl who was at the end of the hall* What were you doing?
[Andy] Brittany apparently. *winking at Lucas* You want to come in, Lizzy and I were going to order some chinese and watch movies. The more the merrier. *smiling at Joey* I'm sure she'd be glad to see you.
[Joey] *frowning* We don't want to know what he was doing! Trust me, no good comes from "Well I met this girl". *walking past him she enters the flat and smiles as she sees Lizzy in the kitchen*
[Lucas] Don't mind her, Nate and Ty left for California for a couple days and she is sad.
[Lizzy] *Looking through some menus she starts talking without looking up* Ok well we have the Red Dragon and I know you love their cashew chicken, but their eggrolls are rubbish ... or we can do *looking up and dropping the menus on the floor and running over to Joey* JOEY! Hi! *hugging her* I'm sorry, I'm so sorry, I'm a terrible friend.
[Andy] *to Lucas* No worries, I like getting under her skin. *chuckling and speaking quietly* Shhh, don't tell Joey but Brittany there was only so chapped because I told her that I wasn't going to be able to go out with her tonight after all.
[Joey] *hugging her back and smiling* It's an honest mistake and I don't hate you for it. Tyler and I are good, Jonnie and Tyler are good, and we are always going to be good. You are my best friend. *seeing the menues she laughs* Either you are really hungry, or you can't decide on what to get?
[Lucas] *smirking at Andy* That Joey is a pistol. Be careful buddy. *walking in and sitting on the couch* Joe, are you sure you want me to stay? I am going to be anti-social. You hate me when I am like this.
[Lizzy] I'm glad they're good. But I'm even happier that we are! *picking up the scattered menus she takes Joey's hand and walks over to the sofa, handing them to the boys* We were just deciding where to order from, although yeah I'm starving. *smiling at Lucas* Hiya Lucas!
[Andy] Hey Liz, they were here looking at the flat upstairs. *to Joey* How did you like it?
[Lucas] Hey Liz, how are you girl? *looking through the menus and handing one to Andy* That place is amazing.
[Joey] The flat is nice, and very spacious. It's perfect for the three of us. Not sure if Daddy is ready for me to move out, but I have two body guards. *sticking her tongue out at Lucas and laughing as he rolls his eyes* And we already know people in the building.
[Lizzy] Oh I hope you move in! then we can hang out all t he time! Not that we don't already *giggling and then peering at the menu in Andy's hand that Lucas gave him* That was going to be my first choice. I don't know how they do it, but even though they're blocks and blocks away when they get here the food tastes perfect and the eggrolls are nice and crispy. I hate soggy eggrolls.
[Andy] *standing and taking the menu and what everyone wants* Ok I'll just go put in the order, and I'll grab some drinks from the kitchen, we have tea, lemonade and some soda, what does everyone want?
[Lizzy] I'll have some lemonade. *smiling and sitting on a chair across from the couch* I'll have to have you lot over more often, he's on his best behavior.
[Lucas] *smiling* I make no promises with that one. *pointing to Joey who is following Andy in the kitchen* Hey, can I get some lemonade too please?
[Joey] *following Andy in the kitchen and opening the fridge to get the lemonade out* I can get my own drink thanks. *pouring a glass of lemonade for Lizzy and one for herself she sets the pitcher down, picks out the drinks and while looking at him she calls out to the other room* Lizzy I have yours. Be right there. *turning and walking into the living room and handing Lizzy the glass before sitting beside Lucas on the couch* Andy can get yours. Unless you want this one. *with a smile she takes a sip and giggles*
[Lucas] *shaking his head at her* See you have Andy being nice and then this one. Well, I still love her.
[Andy] *frowning after her he calls in the food order then grabs himself a Pepsi and Lucas' lemonade* Ok, the food will be here in about 30 minutes. Joey. How's your sister?
[Lizzy] *peering at Andy and smiling softly before glancing at Joey* Oh yes, we're both so concerned. Is she alright?
[Lucas] *excusing himself to use the loo* Be right back. *he quickly walks out of the room*
[Joey] *watching him she sighs* Poor Luke, he is having a hard time with it. Jonnie woke up, she is going to be just fine. But, after all the talking those two did she had decided she wants Tyler. They also found out she is pregnant. The baby is okay! But, its been a big adjustment for all of us. *turning to Lizzy* He told her about going out with you. She was okay with it, oddly enough. *looking towards the hall* I just hurt for him. He loves her and Ty. But he loves his brother too. So I think in time this will all blow over.
[Lizzy] They're going to have a baby? Well that's grand! *smiling and happy that she actually feels happy for Tyler and Jonnie* I'm sorry that Lucas is feeling poorly over it, but it is the best. Thank god she's not mad at me, that would have been awful. She would have had every right, but it still would have been quite upsetting.
[Andy] I'm sure after a few months it'll clear right up. I know a few girls I could introduce Lucas to if he's wanting a distraction. *at the look on Joey's face he falters* Or, we could hang out and play video games. That's a great distraction too. *Calling out to Lucas* Hey Luke, how do you feel about Halo?
[Joey] I think her beeing trapped in her car for four days changed her life. I mean, it would've changed mine. To be honest, I don't think I would've made it. She is so much stronger than I am. *looking at Andy* No women. Please, Lucas is no man whore.
[Lucas] *walking out of the bathroom* Are we done talking about how the best man won? Because if not I can go in the bathroom and draw lipstick animals in the tub. *winking at Lizzy* Only in Andy's loo though.
[Lizzy] He's got enough lipstick in there. You could draw any number of animals in varying colors. For a manwhore he's strangely considerate. I never saw so much tester make-up. And the lotions and shampoos. It's like a bed bath and beyond in there. And *as Andy glares at her* And I'm just going to shut up now. *sipping her lemonade and laughing to herself*
[Andy] I learned from my mother that women require some things to feel comfortable, and that no woman likes to share lipstick with others, especially strangers. Sue me, I like my friends to leave happy. *to Lucas* So it seems I can't hook you up with my little black book, but I just got an x-box and you're welcome to come over and play whenever. Lizzy is rubbish at anything but Spyro.
[Lizzy] I like the little Dragon! He's cute!
[Lucas] Thanks, maybe I will come give it a go. I am not to big on video games. I am more of a sports guy. Do you shoot hoops?
[Joey] *sighing* Luke, why do you always insist on basketball? *looking at Lizzy* Why are we frinds with them? *looking at Andy and then looking away with frustration in her eyes*
[Andy] Basketball's alright, but if you really want to feel alive you should try Rugby. That's a sport.
[Lizzy] I have no idea *shaking her head* Andy, you nearly killed yourself last year playing Rugby. You got a concussion. From your own team mate.
[Andy] My point exactly.
[Lucas] *looking at him* I have never played. But, if you want to show me how I'd be willing to learn. *looking at Lizzy* I won't give him a concussion.
[Joey] Boys, they are all the same. No matter where they come from, they only care about girls, sports, and food.
[Andy] Now that's not true Joey. We care about food, girls, then sports, and also sometimes, *thinking* well ... no that's about it.
[Lizzy] *laughing* He can teach you, he's actually a pretty good teacher. And I'm sure you won't give him a concussion. The oaf that did is a complete neanderthal. You seem much more civilized than that. *to Joey* I don't know what we're going to do with them.
[Joey] *smiling* Get new friends?
[Lizzy] *sighing* Yeah, but I've just gotten him broken in and trained up right. It's too much work to start over with a new one.
[Lucas] You say that, but you would miss us. *looking at his watch* The food will be here soon, what do guys want to do? Movie, cards, games?
[Joey] *shaking her head* He needs to be swatted with the newspaper a few more times. Maybe that will help him stop bringing his trash around.
[Andy] I am not a puppy you know.
[Joey] Oh, I know. Puppies are cute. You are more of a dog. A dumb ole dog.
[Andy] You've got a problem with the trash I bring round then maybe you
should give me a reason to stop digging through the bin. *raising his eyebrow at her* until then I don't see why I should stop enjoying myself.
[Lucas] *amused he looks at Lizzy and then back at Joey and Andy. putting his hands behind his head he sits back and enjoys the verbal exchange silently with Lizzy*
[Joey] Kinda hard to give you any real reasons because everytime I want to, I see you with some other bimbo.
[Andy] I'll have you know that Becky ~
[Lizzy] Brittany.
[Andy] Brittany then! Brittany is in medical school. Not exactly a bimbo. *pouting* So there.
[Joey] I don't care if she is an astronaut. She followed you home because you either gave her some loving or you lead her on to feel better about yourself. Either way, disquesting.
[Andy] You know, not that it's a bit of your business, but I met her several months ago and we made a date. It was supposed to be tonight, but I called her over early to tell her that I couldn't make it because I had a friend who might need me. *standing* I'm going to get another soda.
[Lizzy] *blushing* That's actually true. He met her at the hospital, but she was so busy with school that they had arranged for after her exams.
[Lucas] *pushing Joey off the couch a little* Follow him.
[Joey] *sighing deeply she stands up and shuffles her way into the kitchen* Sorry Andy. I had no right to speak to you like that. What you do really is none of my business*
[Lizzy] *to Lucas as Joey enters the kitchen* Well that was fascinating. You know I've never seen him break a date. Especially not with the likes of Brittany. He must really like her, I wonder if he realizes it. *giggling*
[Andy] *leaning against the counter and looking at her as he opens a bottle of beer* No worries. I ... it's ... yeah, no worries. You're a sweet girl and ... *trying to arrange his thoughts* Yeah, I'm sorry, I was provoking you intentionally. I wanted to see if you even cared what I was doing. *giving her a sly smile* And you do. That means there's hope for me after all. *tipping his bottle toward her* So as far as I'm concerned the evening is a success.
[Lucas] She talked about him alot the past couple of days. Glad he was there for her. *smiling* I am glad he was there.
[Joey] Well, you know I had hopes for you being some amazing guy. But you are just a dick. *shaking her head at him* What did I ever see in you Andy? *turning away from him, face red*
[Andy] *grabbing her arm and turning her around to look at him, trying to find words to apologize and seeing her eyes blazing at him. Unable to help himself he pulls her closer and his mouth takes hers. The heat surprising even him as he wraps his arms around her waist and he finds himself tasting her bottom lip and smiling, of course she tasted like strawberries, what else could he expect*
[Joey] *kissing him back and feeling a warmth fill her body, kissing him back until her lips are numb* I - uh- um- wow.
[Andy] *sitting on the counter and looking at her, taking a deep drink of his beer and offering her the bottle. The doorbell rings and he ignores it knowing that Lizzy will get it* I'm sorry. I should have explained Brittany when you first got here. Here's the thing Joey, since we started hanging out I haven't been able to be with another girl. I've gone out a couple of times, but I keep comparing them to you in my mind. And that scares me.
[Lizzy] *getting up and getting the door, paying for the food and coming back to sit with Lucas* Should we tell them that the food's here?
[Lucas] I think they heard the bell. They will be back soon enough. Let them get sorted out. *smiling at her*
[Joey] I think you being there when my world fell apart has made me see you in a different light. I can't explain it. Maybe I don't want to figure it out. But, I didn't like seeing her here today. I shouldn't be like that, but I am. *smiling at him before hugging him*
[Andy] So does that mean I can take you out? Just once, give me a chance to show you I'm not just a dick. *returning her hug and rubbing her back a bit* I promise, I'll be the real me. He's a pretty nice guy. Or at least that's what Lizzy tells me.
[Lizzy] You're right. *smiling at Lucas* If you don't mind me being so bold I'd like to say that you appear to be holding up pretty well.
[Joey] I want you to be the Andy you've been while you were by my side helping me with the Jonnie thing. That Andy I like. *smiling*
[Andy] I think I can do that. *taking her hand* And for now, I'm starving. Shall we go eat?
[Lucas] *I have to be strong. She loves my brother and I love him too. I want them to raise their babies together and just be happy. The right girl is out there for me. I know it. I will find her when the time is right.
[Joey] I am starving too. Let's go. *squeezing his hand*
[Lizzy] You're a pretty smart guy. And I'm sure the right girl is out there for you, just like the right guy is out there for me somewhere. *laughing* They're probably out with one another given my luck. *she sees Andy and Joey coming out of the kitchen* Thank god you two, don't forget the plates!
[Andy] Oh, right. *squeezing Joey's hand gently before letting go and running back into the kitchen, coming back out with some plates, the pitcher of Lemonade, and the rest of the six pack of beer which he sets on the table* Help yourselves. I can't do chinese without a good stout.
[Lucas] *refilling everyone's lemonade and then helping set out the food* It smells great. *smiling at Lizzy* We will finish our chat later. Right now, its time for food and friends.
[Joey] *sitting on the floor near Lizzy, handing everyone a plate and then smiling as everyone starts getting food and eating*
[Lizzy] *putting her arm around Joey and smiling as she whispers into her ear* You will tell me every detail later. *looking around at her living room filled with friends she is filled with a peace she hadn't felt in years*
[Andy] *starts telling Lucas the rules of Rugby. The conversation flows naturally from there and the rest of the evening passes in companiable chattering*
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