Sweeter Than Fiction James Franco Fanfic (Completed)

Chapter Twenty Six; Age is just a number right?

"She called off the engagement and threw the ring into the lake." Carter finished the story the next night over dinner at Caroline's house.

"What a girl Carter. What a girl." Alan laughed patting Carter's back

He shrugged "I know how to pick then don't I pops?"

"Sure do son." he replied

Caroline's blue orbs were focused on the gorgeous man in front of her. The only thing she'd noticed that changed from high school to now was that Carter was more built in the muscle department and his hair was much more darker, he also grew a few more inches and his smile was to die for.

"Answer your phone Caroline please. It's annoying." Charlotte complained not tearing her eyes away from Carter

James had finally decided to call her after a whole week of no communication except for their brief two texts last night. Excusing herself she went out into the kitchen.

"Yes James?" she asked a little more harshly then tended

"Wow did I catch you at a bad time?" he asked shocked

"Kinda, yeah I'm having dinner with an old friend." she replied looking at Carter from the kitchen "What do you want?"

He sighed "I was calling to check on you. Who's the old friend? Is it a guy?" he asked

"I really don't think you need to know seeing as you didn't tell me about Adeline."she replied harshly

"Ah so you've heard the news I'm assuming." He replied with a laugh "Don't worry Caroline nothing is going on between us."

She ran a hand through her straight blonde hair "James no one hangs out with their ex it's awkward and weird." She stated

"Yeah I'm aware of that, but we weren't really dating then it was more of a friend with benefits kind of thing." he said jokingly which earned him a scowl from Caroline on the other end of the phone "When are you coming back to LA?" he asked trying to defuse the now thick tension

Caroline looked to her family as she drummed her fingers on the counter "Probably this week, why?" She questioned

"Because Adeline really wants to meet you and I miss you."

The thoughts that ran through Caroline's head earlier about Carter now made her feel guilty "Oh, well I miss you too. I'll see when the next flight leaves tomorrow I suppose."

"Great!" James's voice said sounded excited "I'll see you soon then babe."

"Mhmm." she hummed

"I love you Caroline." he slowly said

She swallowed a lump in her throat "Yeah, I love you too." she pressed end before he could say another word.

"Who was that Care?" Carter wondered curiously as she took her seat in the dining room

"Oh just a friend of mine." she replied

Alan looked to his daughter and in a split moment he actually had something kind to say about her "Did you hear Carter that Caroline is dating James Franco? He's and actor a real big one."

"Oh really?" Carter asked both shocked and impressed

"Sure is, he's a um interesting man I'd say. But none the less she loves him." he smiled to Caroline.

The brunette man smiled at Caroline then to her father "How old is he exactly?" He asked

Alan rubbing a hand over his chin "I think about thirty something, not early thirties either."