yet another story

A Story by taytay

Friends stay with you for life, but what if…. Your friend turned out to be something different?

Manda: Alright Tay (throws her bags on Tay’s bed) I am here for the weekend =]

Tay: Thank you for doing this, Jackie is coming over to, and since my parents are gone, we can do just about anything

Manda: anything huh (gets a look in her eyes)

Tay: Except that (laughs)

Manda: (Sighs) some days I wonder why I even bother being friends with you

Tay: Maybe… it is because I know your secret (laughing) poor manda

Manda: Fine, I have a crush on Colin, what is so wrong about that?

Tay: Isn’t your mom dating his dad?

Manda: Not anymore =]

Tay: Ah, what did you do this time?

Manda: (chuckles) not my fault the snake got loose

Tay: oh my (phone rings, answers it) hey you

Eric: Hey good looking, what are you up to?

Tay: hanging with manda and Jackie is coming over in a bit, how about you? How is Edmonton?

Eric: (sighs) Edmonton is fine, but I left something for you in your mailbox, I gtg, my little sister wants to go swimming, see you in 2 days, I miss you

Tay: I miss you to, hurry back, oh, and you can text me anytime now, I got a new cell phone

Eric: Yes, I think I know the number, talk to you in a bit, oh and tay, I love you

Tay: ya see you…

(Both hang up and manda starts laughing)

Manda: Wow you sound so… flirty on the phone (giggling)

Tay: (Throws a pillow at manda) It was Eric alright? Apparently he left me a gift in the mail box

Manda: Oh lala, someone is in love (door bell rings) I’ll get it (opens the door) Jackie, welcome to the cave of never ending torture (evil laughs)

Jackie: (Laughing) someone watches one to many scary movies I think

Manda: (laughs) thanks for coming Jackie, Tay is upstairs in her room

(In her Room, Tay is talking to Jordan on the phone)

Jordan: Hey baby, I missed you at the game today

Tay: ya I’m sorry I didn’t call, I was helping my mom all day today, but her and my dad and my little sister went to visit my grandma for the weekend, so I am home alone

Jordan: Do you think…

Tay: (sighs) do you we have to go through this every time? I don’t think I am ready for that just yet

Jordan: Do you think you ever will

Tay: maybe one day

Jordan: Does this have anything to do with…Eric?

Tay: What are you talking about?

Jordan: I am talking about the gift he left you (chuckles) does he really think he can win you over by giving you a ring?

Tay: Jordan, what in god’s good name are you talking about?

Jordan: he put this ring in your mailbox, Are you sleeping with him or something

Tay: Jordan, what were doing in my mailbox (digging her nails into her palms)

Jordan: I was driving by your house, when I saw someone out something in their, so I decided to check it out, now are you sleeping with him?

Tay: No. I’m not. We best friends, have been since we were babies, Now why did you take the ring?

Jordan: Do you really think. That I would let him give you a ring (scoffs) you’re my gf Tay, not his, now I have to go, I will put the ring back where it belongs, if that is what you want

Tay: Ya it is, thank you for your…. Concern Jordan, I appreciate it

Jordan: Your welcome I guess, see you tomorrow?

Tay: I don’t know, I think me and manda and Jackie were going out to the lake house

Jordan: I could join you there after practice?

Tay: No, I think I want to be alone, but you can just drop the ring off in the mailbox tomorrow

Jordan: Fine, I will see you Monday then

Tay: Mhmm, bye Jordan (Hangs up)

Manda: (Coming into the room) it is safe to come in? Or are you gonna bite my head off? Because I really like my head where it is

Tay: (rolling her eyes) funny manda, and ya it is safe to come in, who was at the door?

Jackie: (Comes into Tay’s room and lays on the bed with Tay) good afternoon my fellow best friend, I brought your favorite, my mom’s homemade chocolate chip cookies =]

Tay: Are you trying to fatten me up?

Manda: if you have a problem with them, I can eat them for you

Tay: (laughing) your so... comical tonight manda

Manda: Just trying to help, I mean no matter what I eat I don’t gain weight, so I am good there

Tay: Thanks anyway manda, but I think I am gonna put them away for later; remember to thank your mom for me Jackie

Jackie: will do, Anyways, I think I love Kyle

Tay: My brother Kyle?

Jackie: AHAHA no, that is disgusting, I mean Kyle smith, the guy in out class who always sits In the back of the class?

Tay: Oh right him, Kyle is really nice, shy, but sweet as well =]

Jackie: I thought that as supposed to be my line xD

Tay: Sry, but I do know Kyle. And he does need someone to love him

Manda: I wonder what Colin is up to…

Tay: (see’s Colin’s face in the window and starts laughing) speaking of the devil (opens the window up) Hey cutie, what brings you to my room

Colin: Hey Tay Tay, is manda with you?

Manda: Hey you, what are you doing here?

Colin: Just checking up on you (blushes) and to ask you something

Manda: (Tay and Jackie start laughing and whistling) shut up, what is it you wanted to ask me?

Colin: Would you like to go out with me tomorrow?

Manda: absoulty

Tay: As fun as this is, Colin I must ask you to leave, before manda get’s to happy and doesn’t shut up about it

Manda: (Stares at Tay) I will get you back for that

Tay: (laughing) looking forward to it. Any who Colin, come back Sunday night, I am having a party, you can hang out with manda then

Colin: Alright, Oh and Tay, you look nice tonight

Tay: You say that all the time, but thanks, see you Sunday

Colin: I will be here with bells on

Manda: Leave the bells at home ;)

Colin: I think that’s my cue

Tay: (laughing) run now Colin, before she does any damage xD

(Colin leaves)

Tay: 5, 4,3,2,1 and….

Manda: omg. Wasn’t he just… omg… he is so….

Jackie: How long do you think it will last for?

Tay: I’ll give it about 10 minutes

(20 minutes later)

Manda: And omg I can’t believe he asked me out (squeals) is it just me or is it hot in here (fans herself with papers)

Tay: maybe if you stopped talking you would calm down and realize that for about 2o minutes you been talking non stop, and also, it is fine in here, my room is always a little cold

Manda: Omg. Have i? I’m sorry i didn’t realize….

Tay: its fine, but you seem to have put Jackie to sleep xD

Manda: whoops >.>

Tay: I think, it is time for bed (Grabs her stuffed penguin)

Manda: you sleep with a teddy?

Tay: not just any teddy, Eric bought it for me…

Manda: Tay, do you love Eric or something?

Tay: Of course not, he is my best friend

(That night Tay dreams of Eric, in the morning)

Tay: (answers her ringing cell phone) Hello?

Eric: happy 19 b-day Tay

Tay: haha you’re the first one this year =]

Eric: Yes well, my goal is achieved then =] I bought you something; I will give it to you on Sunday when I get back ok?

Tay: sounds good to me, you know Eric, you spoil me some days, and I don’t deserve a friend like you

Eric: I know, but you love it, did you get my gift yet?

Tay: Crap

Eric: what don’t you like it…? I knew I should have…

Tay: No it’s not that, Jordan took the gift last night, he saw someone put It in there, and so ya

Eric: … I see, well, do you want to know what it was?

Tay: No. he said he would put it back last night, so I should go check on it

Eric: Tay….

Tay: Hmm?

Eric: nothing, see you Sunday alright?

Tay: Hey, you’re still coming to my party right?

Eric: wouldn’t miss it for the world, I should be back in plenty of time

Tay: goodbye Eric and say hi to molly to me, also tell your mom I have that stuff she wanted

Eric: Will do have a good day Tay; I am sorry I couldn’t be there to celebrate your b-day with you

Tay: It’s alright Eric, Enjoy your time in Edmonton

Eric: I wish you would of have come with me, you know my mom loves you

Tay: I know, but I promised my mom I would house sit while she went away

Eric: I should go; I think were planning on seeing dolphins this afternoon

Tay: I am so jealous; bring me back something with dolphins if you can

Eric: You got it, love ya Tay Rae

Tay: Same to you Eric

(Both hang up and Tay lay’s on the sleeping bad thinking of Eric till manda and Jackie wake up)

Manda: (Wakes up) I had the most amazing dream last night, why does Tay look so… happy?

Jackie: Eric must have called her, she always seems happy to hear from him

Manda: huh, must be it, Hey Tay, happy birthday you are officially one year older, and old enough to drink ;)

Jackie: Happy b-day Tay, your presents from me are in your room

(All 3 girls run up to her room)

Tay: Omg. You bought me a kitty…

Jackie: I did, well not really, you always wanted my kitty, and she had kittens, so I picked one out for you, and also, I bought you something else, but I won’t get it till Sunday

Tay: Well thank you (picks up the pure gray kitten) hello precious

Manda: Mine is actually outside

Tay: Manda… you didn’t (Looks out the window) YOU BOUGHT ME A CAR?!

Manda: Uh yes? That beater you have is horrible, this is a sports car, more your style

Tay: I don’t know what to say…

Manda: Thank you is always a good way to go

Tay: Of course, thank you manda, it is beautiful ;o

Manda: Now then, can we please go to the beach?

Tay: Crap, wait one minute (runs outside and looks in the mailbox) omg (Runs back inside) I am going to kill him!

Manda: Who, What, huh?

Jackie: What’s going on?

Tay: Jordan, He… Eric’s gift he gave me, he said he would put it in the mail box again last night, but he didn’t

Manda: Uh Oh, Jackie, this isn’t good

Jackie: Why would he… is he jealous of Eric ;o

Tay: Unfortually yes, Apparently, Eric’s gift was a ring… and Jordan is threatened by this, I am gonna murder him

Manda: and me and Jackie will dig the grave

Jackie: Manda, not helping. Look Tay, maybe there is a good reason for this

Tay: Doubt it, let’s go. We will stop at Jordan’s house on the way to the beach, and no manda, your not coming in

Manda: Well what fun is that?

Tay: Promise me? This is my fight, not yours

Manda: Alright, alright, Mrs. I am gonna kill my bf for no good reason I won’t follow you

Tay: Thank you

Manda: Sure, Let’s go

(The 3 Girls run to Tay’s car and drive to Jordan’s house)

Jackie: You sure he is here?

Tay: Mhmm that is his car in the driveway

Manda: Wow, Well Tay, go get your precious present

(Tay heads inside)

Jackie: Manda… don’t do it

Manda: Hush (Slices his car tires) Let’s see him leave now

(Inside)

Jordan: Hey Baby

Tay: Don’t Hey baby me Jordan, Where is the ring?

Jordan: What is it to you?

Tay: Jesus Jordan, He is my best friend, is he not allowed to give me gifts?

Jordan: your room is FULL of gifts from him

Tay: He is my best friend Jordan, everyone sends me gifts

Jordan: So what is this ring then hmm? A gift from a best friend, or something special from a love struck guy?

Tay: Jordan, you have no idea what you are talking about! Just give me the ring

Jordan: Do you not see the way he looks at you Tay? Are you that blind?

Tay: I must be blind, for falling for someone like you, now give me my Gift Jordan, or so help me

Jordan: (Throws the ring at her) Here, the gift from your lover, I have to go, Practice starts in 20 minutes, I will call you later babe (Kisses her cheek) bye love ya (Jordan leaves)

(In the Drive way)

Tay: Let’s go

Manda: Yes please

Jackie: Ya let’s go before Jordan freaks out

Tay: What…

Jordan: TAY! What the f**k did you do?

Tay: What are you talking about?

Jordan: You sliced my new tires?

Tay: Nope :) tootles (Tay, Jackie and Manda Drive off laughing) I owe you Manda

Manda: You sure do, but for now, let’s just enjoy this day

Tay: You said it (Cell Rings) Hello again

Eric: Hey beautiful did you get my gift?

Tay: I just got it back; I will call you back in a bit ok? I am driving my new car to the beach

Eric: Call me as soon as possible please?

Tay: Of course :)

Eric: Alright bye

(Both hang up)

Manda: So how do you like the car?

Tay: I love it :) (Puts the roof down) Thank you so much manda :)

Jackie: (sighs) I wish I could of gotten you a better present

Tay: Hey, I love my new kitty Jackie, she is perfect, and having you with me today, means a lot

Jackie: Thanks Tay (Hugs her) Umm I have something to ask

Tay: Which is? (Pulls into the driveway of the beach house)

Jackie: Do you mind if I invite Kyle?

Tay: Not at all, actually his parent’s cabin is right next to ours.

Jackie: YAY thanks Tay :) (Heads off to Kyle’s cabin)

Manda: (Stretching) how much do you think he is going to hate me?

Tay: Probably a lot, but I doubt you care

Manda: Nope :) (Strips down to her bathing suit) See you in the water (Takes off for the beach)

Tay: (Sighs) I wish you were here (Takes the ring out of her pocket) what is so threatening about… omg (Stares at the ring with her birthstone in it) Eric… (Calls Eric)

Eric: (Answers it) about time, so…

Tay: How did you know…?

Eric: You always talked about buying a ring with your birthstone in it, when I saw this I just had to buy it, I’m sorry if it is too much...

Tay: No Eric it isn’t to much, I need someone to talk to, are you busy?

Eric: Nope, I am sitting in my room, waiting for my sister and mom to get back from the spa, so what’s on your mind

Tay: (Tells him about her and Jordan’s fight) I don’t know what to do anymore

Eric: Well I am sorry he hurt your feelings, and I hate the fact he is jealous of me, even though… it doesn’t matter, but look in your heart Tay, The answer is there

Tay: do you wanna know what my heart thinks?

Eric: Of course

Tay: It thinks I should let him go, that I never loved him like I love… well that doesn’t matter. So what do I do?

Eric: I think you got your answer…

Tay: Maybe, I wish you were here Eric; nothing is the same lately without you here

Eric: Well don’t worry, I will be back before you know it, I bought you something else, you know, I love spoiling you, because the smile on your face is worth it :)

Tay: You always know what to say to make me happy again for some reason

Eric: That’s why I am your best friend, to help you through the rough times

Tay: Eric…

Eric: Tay…

Tay: Do you think…

Eric: Maybe… see you on Sunday?

Tay: Of course

Eric: Wear something pretty ok? I want to see you dressed in something nice for me

Tay: Alright, Thank you Eric, You’re the best

Eric: Ya I know, Go swim, enjoy yourself ok? You haven’t been doing that enough lately

Tay: Ok, ok, I got it, See you Sunday

(Both hang up, Tay’s head’s to the beach)

Manda: (hands her suntan lotion) you do my back, I’ll do yours

Tay: Alright (Strips down to her bathing suit) what do you think?

Manda: I think… I need to shop where you do

Tay: (giggles) it is called Wall-mart

Manda: Oh right (Laughs as Tay puts lotion on her back)

Tay: I brought you something (Hands Manda a book)

Manda: You got the last book?!

Tay: Mhmm, My auntie sent it to me

Manda: you are so lucky (Rubs lotion on Tay’s back) but why are you giving it to me?

Tay: You have all the books to except this one, so I bought it for you when I went to visit my grandma

Manda: I love you (Hugs her)

Tay: I love you to

(Later on Jackie and Kyle join them)

Jackie: sry I took so long (spreads out a blanket for her and Kyle) I was playing with Kyle’s niece Katie

Kyle: And Katie wouldn’t let her leave until her mom showed up (chuckles)

Jackie: any who, did I miss anything?

Manda: Eric keeps calling Tay, but that is usual, even when he isn’t here he is somehow making her smile

Tay: Your just jealous Manda

Manda: (snorts) ya right, I have a date tonight with Colin remember?

Jackie: And tomorrow, you will be writing his name all over your binder

Manda: Ha ha, as if you don’t do that with Kyle already

Kyle: Is this true?

Manda: of course it is (Yawns) she is in love with you dude (puts her head down and falls asleep)

Kyle: (Stares at Jackie) so is that why you invited me along today? Because you like me? (Smirks)

Jackie: Alright I do admit I like you, you’re different from all the other guys

Kyle: Well… I sort of like you to, you seem pretty cool, and different from other girls

Tay: (rolls her eyes) Wake me up in 15 ok?

Jackie: sure thing

(Tay falls asleep dreaming about Eric. 15 minutes later Jackie pours water on Tay and Manda)

Manda: Jesus! Jackie that was uncool

Tay: Actually that felt good, I am going to go for a swim

Manda: and I have to go get ready for my date (Manda takes off inside, Tay goes swimming)

Kyle: so Jackie, would you like to go somewhere on Monday night?

Jackie: Like where?

Kyle How about the movies?

Jackie: Alright, 7?

Kyle: Sure, I will pick you up at 7, I have to go though, I promised I would babysit Katie

Jackie: do you mind if I come with you?

Kyle: Not at all, you sure Tay won’t mind?

Jackie: (Writes a note for Tay telling her she left with Kyle) k now I am good

(Kyle and Jackie take off)

(Later on)

Tay: (Calls Her Mom)

Kathy: Hey darling, how are you doing?

Tay: I am doing ok; I got a kitten for my birthday from Jackie

Kathy: That was nice of her

Tay: Ya and Manda bought me a sports car

Kathy: oh my (giggles) well she always outdid everyone didn’t she

Tay: Ya she did, Mom, can I ask you something?

Kathy: Of course, what is it?

Tay: You know Eric as well as I do, do you think he is in love with me?

Kathy: Oh hunny, anyone can see he is, he looks at you like your father used to look at me when I was your age

Tay: He sent me this ring; it is a delicate gold band with my birthstone in the middle

Kathy: Awe baby, you always wanted one of those didn’t you?

Tay: All my life (Plays with the ring)

Kathy: Well I know you are going to do the right thing, you always do, happy birthday sweetheart, your father wants to talk to you (Hands the phone to Bill)

Bill: Hey sweet pea how is your birthday going?

Tay: Well I got that’s sports car you never bought me

Bill: Manda?

Tay: of course, and Jackie gave me a Kitten

Bill: (chuckles) well I am glad you enjoyed your birthday, Umm Tay; I need to talk to you about something

Tay: What is it? (Paints her toenails a blue color)

Bill: Jackie, is your sister

Tay: WHAT?! How can that be?

Bill: Your mother gave her up at birth. I’m sorry Tay, but that’s why your mother was always…motherly towards Jackie

Tay: does Jackie know?

Bill: That she is adopted? Ya she does, she just doesn’t know we are her parents, but I think it is time she did

Tay: Why did you give her up?

Bill: At that time, we thought it was a good idea

Tay: it is never a good idea to give up a baby (Starts crying) I always wondered why she looked so much like us

Bill: don’t cry please baby

Tay: there good tears Daddy, I always knew Jackie was my sister, even if we weren’t at first

Bill: you always had a special connection with her

Tay: Mhmm, Dad is Scott around?

Bill: Mhmm hold on (Hands the phone over to Scott)

Scott: Happy birthday turkey

Tay: Thanks Scott, so you heard we have another sister?

Scott: I knew from the beginning, I didn’t agree with them giving up the baby, but I am glad they finally told you

Tay: Ya I guess, Eric calls me like non stop, is it ok to like to hear his voice?

Scott: Tay, you’re in love with Eric, you just don’t know it yet, but I don’t want to see you get hurt

Tay: Thanks Scotty, you’re the best big brother, love ya

Scott: Love ya to squirt, oh wait, your birthday present from me is in your room at the lake house, hope you like them

(Heads to her room and finds 2 stuffed penguins, a stuffed elephant and 2 sets of cute pajamas)

Tay: Awe thank you Scotty, their beautiful, and I love the pajamas

Scotty: Your welcome, see you Monday evening

Tay: Mhmm take care

(Both Hang up, 10 minutes later Eric calls Tay)

Eric: Hey, is it to late to call?

Tay: Nope, it is still early, but everyone ditched me

Eric: Awe, sry to hear that

Tay: it’s alright, I was about to…

Eric: Make tea and a peanut butter sandwich?

Tay: ya (Laughing, starts boiling water and butters her toast with peanut butter) so how was your day?

Eric: It was fine, Henry is rebuilding this old car, and he thinks he can get it started again

Tay: And knowing you, you helped him

Eric: (chuckles) of course, so what presents did you get?

Tay: A sports car from Manda, and a kitten from Jackie

Eric: Manda bought you a sports car?

Tay: Mhmm, you know Manda, always buying things expensive

Eric: huh, well that was nice of her

Tay: Mhmm, Eric can I ask you something?

Eric: shoot

Tay: I need to know, do you like me?

Eric: (sighs) how about this, we talk about it tomorrow at the party ok?

Tay: Are you not going to answer?

Eric: I am going to, just not tonight, I want to… it is… (Sighs) as usual, I can’t think while talking to you

Tay: That’s a good thing, you always think too much

Eric: (chuckles) you got me there

Tay: So apparently, me and Jackie are sisters; my parents gave her up for adoption when we were born

Eric: I always wondered…

Tay: Why we always seemed like sisters?

Eric: Ya, well that is good news, you and Jackie were close anyways

Tay: Ya we are, but I think I am going to go to bed, goodnight Eric, Love ya

Eric: Goodnight Tay, sweet dreams, see you tomorrow

(Both hang up, Tay heads to bed, both Eric and Tay dream of each other, The next day The 3 girls enjoy the day, Later on, there getting ready for the party)

Jackie: Tay, what’s wrong? You don’t seem like yourself…

Tay: Jackie, my dad told me last night…

Jackie: ya?

Tay: That you were my sister, they gave you up for adoption and kept me

Jackie; Tay! Do you know what this means?

Tay: Were sisters

Jackie: I am so happy right now, this is the best present

Tay: (hugs Jackie) so how was babysitting with Kyle?

Jackie: It went ok, were going to the movies Monday

Tay: Oooo, sounds fun, so Eric told me to wear something pretty

Jackie: (Hands her a Black strapless dress) this should be perfect for you, besides, it never fit well in the b**b area for me

Tay: (Puts on the dress) well?

Jackie: I think… your going to have to beat away the guys with a stick

Tay: (Giggles) thanks Jackie :) (Curls her hair and pins half back) so…

Jackie: You look beautiful, and Kyle is coming tonight

Tay: That’s good :) (Hears the doorbell) that can only be one person… (Opens the door and finds Jordan standing there) oh… hi

Jordan: What? Was I not supposed to come to my girlfriend’s party?

Tay: (Sighs) its fine I guess, why do you smell like perfume?

Jordan: (shifting his feet) are you going to let me in or not?

Tay: (Lets him in and closes the door) so…

Jordan: Look, I’m sry for stealing that ring ok? It wasn’t my business to take it, but why does Eric’s gifts mean so much more then mine?

Tay: Jordan, you haven’t even bought me a gift, Eric buys me gifts, because he knows what I like, and he loves spoiling me, you on the other hand, the only thing you bought me was a Hoodie that was way too small

Jordan: Not my fault you can’t fit a medium

Tay: Jordan, I don’t want to fight anymore, I am sick of fighting (Goes to her room and locks the door)

(10 minutes later Eric shows up with a backpack)

Manda: (Lets him in and closes the door) Thank god you’re here, Tay has locked herself in her room again

Eric: What happened? Is she ok

Jackie: She is fine I think. She had another argument with Jordan, who by the way is in the kitchen

Eric: Jesus! Doesn’t anyone understand how delicate she is (Heads to Tay’s room) Tay, Hun you ok?

Tay: (Throws open her door and runs into Eric’s arms) Thank god you’re here (Sniffles)

Eric: Shush, its ok (Kisses her head) Come on (sits on her bed and pulls her down beside him) so what did Mr. insensitive do this time?

Tay: Nothing (Sighs) just got jealous over all the gifts you gave me over the years (Flops down on her pillows)

Eric: (Lies beside her and looks at her) so am I not allowed to send you any more gifts? (Tucks a piece of her hair behind her ear)

Tay: (Laughing) are you kidding me? Your gifts mean the most to me

(Jordan throws open Tay’s Door)

Jordan: Tay we need to…. WHAT THE HELL IS THIS?! Just friends huh!?

Tay: Jordan, What are you doing in my room?

Jordan: I was going to say we need to talk… but it looks like you and your lover are having fun (Glares at Eric who is still lying on the bed)

Tay: JORDAN! Why do you care if I like Eric or not? You never cared about while we have been dating, now your starting to act like an a*****e (Shoves him out the door) just leave please, I will see you on Monday

(Jordan leaves and Tay walks back to her room)

Eric: You ok?

Tay: I’m fine (Puts the picture of her and Eric on her dresser and puts the stuffed animals with her other ones) I am in so in love with the dolphin one (giggles)

Eric: I knew you would, Look there is another gift, but this one is from the family

Tay: oh?

Eric: (Takes something out of his pocket) ya, they want to go to Mexico, and they invited you to go with us

Tay: Are you serious?

Eric: Ya I am, were going for 2 weeks, And it wouldn’t the same without you

Tay: I am so excited, when do we leave?

Eric: In 2 weeks. By the way, I love the dress on you, you look…. Glorious

Tay: Thanks, So is it time to talk about it?

Eric: Talk about what?

Tay: About you liking me?

Eric: Oh right (Sits on the edge of her bed) What if I did?

Tay: (Sit’s beside him and holds his hand) Eric, I… Love you

Eric: You do?

Tay: Of course, you know more about me then anyone, I trust you completely, my family loves you, and you have always been there, never letting me down

Eric: And Jordan?

Tay: He and i are so through; I will tell him tomorrow at school

Eric: (Looks Tay in her eyes) Then, Ya I like you a lot, but I always thought you liked me like a brother or something

Tay: (Laughs) Eric, You mean a lot to me, and I never said anything because… I didn’t seem like an idiot if you didn’t like me back, and I didn’t want to ruin what we had

Eric: And now?

Tay: And now… I know nothing will change, you will be my best friend, but now, you’re that much more (Rests her head on his shoulder)

Eric: You know, you’re the only girl who makes me feel complete

Tay: Thanks, Well I guess I should go get ready for the party

Eric: Do you need any help?

Tay: I don’t think so; all that is left is putting out the drinks and the food

Eric: Well then, save a dance for me (Kisses her)

Tay: Alright… (Eric leaves and Tay stares into space thinking of the kiss, when Manda shows up)

Manda: (Snapping her fingers) Earth to Tay, Jeez one kiss and she goes out of it

Tay: hmm? Oh hey Manda

Manda: If you’re done thinking about that kiss, we need you down stairs

Tay: Why?

Manda: Apparently, Jackie is trying to clean up the mess Jordan made before leaving

Tay: omg what did he do?

Manda: Broke some plates, which had food on them. So we have glass and food on the floor, and Eric is helping, but I need your help. The music I chose, Jordan broke the records, I need to know if you have any good, older music cd’s?

Tay: of course, we switched the records to cd’s last year, just in case (Runs back to her room and grabs a case of cd’s) these should be what you’re looking for

Manda: Thank you (Sighs, as she turns around and trips on the first step) WOH

Tay: (Laughing as she helps Manda up) you ok there klutz?

Manda: I may have bruised my a*s, but I think I am fine

Colin: (Chucking) I must say, that was a graceful entrance my dear

Manda: (Looks at him) Dam

Colin: You said it (Looks away)

Tay: Welcome to my world (giggles) Alright Colin. Manda, no funny stuff, you here me?

Manda: Yes mom

Tay: (Rolls her eyes) I will be in the kitchen (Stops outside the kitchen when she hears Jackie and Eric talking)

Eric: I’m sorry he did this Jackie

Jackie: (Sighs) it’s fine, we have plenty more food and dishes, but why did he have to be such an a*s (throws glass in a bucket)

Eric: He found Tay and me on her bed; we weren’t doing anything but talking, but ya