Lovestruck

Chapter 4

Tori's POV
When I get to the grocery store, I go straight to the chips.
"Maybe it wasn't completely responsible for me to go food shopping alone." I say aloud, laughing to myself because there's nothing I can do now. After I spend a good hour shopping, I give the cashier $200.00 and make my way back to the beach house.

Maurice's POV
           "Hello there, my names Maurice what's your name? I hope Jordan didn't scare you off or anything." I say laughing aloud, because I know that just annoyed Jordan.
"Hi Maurice, my name is Olivia Day. I apologize that you weren't informed that my friends and I are staying here for the summer as well." She politely says, but you can hear how nervous she is in her voice.
"Oh it is perfectly fine Olivia, it's practically your beach house, if anything we apologize for intruding." I say feeling bad that it's so awkward for her.
"Friends? Liv, how many of your friends are gonna be here this summer?" Donnie asks, curiously waiting for her response.
"There are five of us, Kayla, Rose, Tori, Jessie, and I are all staying here for the summer. I hope that's okay with you guys. Jess, Rose, and Kayla are coming later today." She announces and I can see Donnie's face light up. Oh god, I hope they can handle themselves while I'm away.

Donnie's POV
Glad that our summer isn't ruined, I ask Liv and the guys if they want to hit the beach.
"Uh yeah I guess that's okay, let me just change into my bathing suit. If anything Tori will call me when she gets back." She says and reassures the guys that Tori will be fine. I mean it is her beach house, she knows her way around.

Liv's POV
       "Um.. Joey?" I tap his shoulder, nervous at how pathetic I look in the moment.
"Oh hey Olivia, nice to meet you. What's up?" He asks, and I'm practically dying for Tori to come back.
"I know this a lot to ask, but Donnie wants all of us to go to the beach, and I don't want my Bestfriend to show up to an empty house. Would you mind if I asked you to stay? I know it's a bit weird to ask you this, but she's a huge fan of you, and she's been going through a lot lately." I plead hoping he'll say yes.
"You don't understand how much this would mean to her Joey." I say again, as I wait for his response.
"Sure Liv, you promise she won't kidnap me right?" He jokes, and I simply nod my head to assure him he's safe. I thank him again, and I take off with everyone else to the beach.

Tori's POV
     As soon as I pull up to the beach house, I remember that I still have to call my mom. As I quickly call her, it goes to voicemail and I leave a message reassuring her that I'm still alive. Before I put my phone away, I check my messages to see If Joey ever texted back. Fortunately, to my surprise, he did and I squeal when I see the notification. I click on his name and read the text on my screen.

      Joe😎: " Haha very funny Tori Rose, too bad I can't thank you with a kiss. 😉💋"
    God why is he so cute? As I feel the blood rush to my cheeks, I decide to text him back.
"Tori Rose 😉: Too bad babe, maybe one day. What are you doing?"
Hesitantly reading my text, I send it hoping I didn't just scare him off. Right away, I get a text back saying.

        "Joe😎: It's a date, and nothing just waiting to meet a fan. Her best friend begged me to wait for her, and I couldn't tell her no. So if I don't text back, call the police. I may get kidnapped 😂😊😉 Hby?"
          I can't help but smile at his dumb humor, as I make my way into the beach house with the food.
       Do you need help? I hear a husky familiar voice say, and I instantly become confused. Who the hell is in my house? Why doesn't that sound like Liv?
      "Um. Do I know you? Where's Olivia?" I ask trying to stay calm. Scared of what I might do to the intruder in my house, I stand frozen as I cover my face with the paper bags filled with groceries.
"Whoever you are, I have mace and I'm not afraid to use it! My mom taught me self defense, tell me who you are, or I might just have to kick you in the balls." I declare, hoping someone explains to me what the hell is going on.