A gleeful reality

Chapter 21

"Oh my god, this dress is to die for!" Lea commented, the excitement in her voice evident as she skimmed through the rack of clothes at the little French boutique they were shopping at.

Dianna had agreed to go into the store when Lea laid eyes on it as they leisurely strolled down a Paris street. She probably would have agreed to anything though to get her mind off some things, namely the doubt in her trust for her boyfriend, courteously instilled by Katie.

She had thought coming to Paris to put Katie in her place was her sole reason for the trip. The woman was the only doubt in her mind. She came to stop the other actress from being a home wrecker in her and Cory's relationship. She didn't trust her… right?

She groaned inwardly. 'I came here because I didn't trust her and now I don't know if that was the only reason. Do I not trust her or do I not trust Cory? I feel liked I was attacked by a mental ninja!'

"Do you like how it's got all the silver sequence? I love it."

Lea's voice pulled her out of the millions of thoughts buzzing around her head.

"Um yeah, it's definitely nice." Dianna agreed in an uninterested manner that was easily picked up by the petite brunette.

She exhaled deeply. She needed her friend to talk to her and not hold whatever was bothering her in. It was clear as day that she was more bothered than she had ever been since the start of the trip. "Come on, Di…"

"No really, I think it's very nice and would look great on you. You know how your skin tone makes a lot of colors work for you."

Lea huffed and rolled her eyes. "I'm not talking about the dress anymore," She informed her and hung the dress back on the rack to emphasize the fact. "I'm referring to your dreary mood you've had all day. Cory told us to go out and have fun while he filmed and you don't seem to be doing as you're told. What's up?"

"Lea, I'm fine, I'm just tired." The blonde knew it wasn't the best excuse but she figured it was suitable enough. Besides, it was partially true. She hadn't gotten much sleep the night before because she kept waking up every other hour from the Katie and Cory nightmares that plagued her.

Dianna watched as her best friend arched a tall, questioning eyebrow. Okay, so maybe it wasn't the best she could have done.

"Let's say I believe your excuse and run with it," Lea began, her tone relaying her doubt. "I would think you didn't get much sleep because you had too much on your mind."

"Is it really that obvious?"

Lea looked at her shocked and slightly appalled. "I've known you for a little over two years and for the majority of those years we've been best friends. I'm pretty sure I can tell when something's bothering you, so yes, it's that obvious."

Dianna sighed but nodded her head. "Okay, so it is that obvious," She paused to find the best way to explain her thoughts, then opened her mouth. "I've been thinking about Cory-"

Lea laughed. "What else is new?"

"Lea!" The blonde was briefly annoyed of the other girl's interruption but let it go and chuckled softly knowing she was only teasing. Lea chortled.

"Okay sorry, continue."

Dianna smiled but it soon faded when she said, "Do you think we have trust issues?"

She watched as her friend's eyebrows knitted together and gave her a weird look.

"You and Cory?" Dianna nodded and Lea shook her head. "No, of course not."

Dianna smiled lightly as she felt some relief wash over her. "Well it's nice to know you don't think so."

"Do you think that?" Lea countered, throwing the same question back and she shrugged.