Between The Lines

twenty

        The plane ride home is long, my head ache getting worse the closer i get to LA. After fighting with my mother, i went to the airport and got on the next plane i could catch. I was not staying another moment with that women.

        Peter did get my number and we texted the whole ride down, him saying how it was a shame i had to leave so soon. I asured him it was in the best interest of the whole state of Oregon that my mother and i parted ways.

        I walk out to find Lucas and Grace waiting for me. I run over to them and hug them tightly.

        "Worst trip of my life" I groan.

        "You were only there a day" Lucas laughs.

        "Yeah well" I shurg, "I just missed you guys to much i guess"

        "Ha"

        "Thomas is over at my place" Grace says, helping carry my bag, "I say we all go over there and watch a movie or something"

        "Actually" I say, "I was thinking we could maybe go clubbing or something"

        "oh god" Lucas makes a face, "Why?"

        "Because shes young and hot" Grace laughs, 

        "And Noah told me about his dearest friend Cynthia who happened to answer his phone" I say. Grace gasps.

        "Are you sure it wasnt family or something?"

        "Postitive" I say, "He told me"

        "Then we have to go clubbing tonight so he can see what he is missing out on!"

        "oh god" Lucas groans.

        "Hush" Grace says, putting her hand on his face, "Don't speak"

        I laugh and the three of us go home. Lucas yells from his car that he'll meet us at the club. Grace gives me a smile and tells me what dress i should wear before going home to Thomas. 

        I smile when i unlock my door, everything exactly were i left it. Buffy is sound asleep on my couch. I walk over and pet his head a few times before remembering i had to get ready.

        I shower and dry my hair. As my curling iron is heating up i get a text from Peter, asking if i made it home alright, i reply with a yes and tell him i am going out with some friends to try and get my mind of things. 

        After my hair is curled, i zip up my dark blue dress and and slip on my heels. I guess you could say i looked nice, i usually don't put much effort into it.

        The line in front of the club is so long, it goes down the side walk of the whole block. Of course Grace would want to go to one of the most well known clubs. I meet Lucas outside and not long after Thomas walks up with Grace on his arm. 

           "so" Lucas says, "I guess im playing your date tonight, right?"

        "Looks like it" I smile. 

        Grace gets in right away and we follow her inside. The music is loud and drinks are handed out. The drink pumps thru my viens as i dance with Grace. 

        "Having fun?" she yells over the music. 

        "Sure am!" I smile, jumping up and down to the beat.

        "Look at them" Grace laughs, pointing to the booth where Thomas and Lucas sat, "Being boring"

        "Lets go make them dance!" I smile, Grace nods and i follow her over to the table, but before i could make it over there, someone grabs onto my upper arm.

        "Soph?" My eyes widen.

        "Noah?" I yell, "What are you doing here?"

        "What are you doing here?"

        "I asked you first" I yell over the music. 

        I'll admit, he looks mighty fine in his button up and pants, the guy certainly knows how to dress himself.

        "Cynthia wanted to come" He says, scratching the back of his neck, something i've learned that he does when he is nervous. 

        "Oh" I say, a waitor walks up and i pick up a glass of something and drink it. If he's gonna be here, i'm gonna need it. "Well, Bye"

        "Wait' He says, "Soph"

        "Noah you are here with someone, i'm here with someone" I say, slurring, "Lets just part ways"

        "Part ways?" Noah asks, raising an eyebrow.

        "I met someone" I smirk, maybe i've had to much.

        "Who?"

        "His name is Peter Hartburg" I say, swaying a bit, "He works for Eli Lily in Indianapolis"

        "Is he here with you?" He asks. Even in my very drunken state, i can see the hurt.

        "Yes" I say, dragging out the 's' 

        Without a word, Noah grabs my hand and drags me over to the white hallway, the music isnt as loud there.

        "So what" Noah starts, "Are you together or something? Where did you even meet?"

        "Portland" I giggle, poking his cheek, "It's in Oregon"

        "I know that" Noah hisses. I lean against the wall and watch as he begins to pace.

        "Isn't Claudia waiting on you or something?"

        "Cynthia" Noah corrects, i roll my eyes, "And she'll be fine"

        "Fine isn't happy" I say. Noah stops pacing and looks at me, his mouth open slightly.

        "Happy isn't always ideal"

        "but it is the goal" I say, "Isn't it?"

        Before Noah can reply, Thomas appears in the hallway entrance.

        "Sophie" He says, "Grace is looking for you"

        "Oh" I say, "Okay"

        Thomas turns and walks away, i follow him out.

        "What is your goal then Sophie?" Noah calls out from behind me.

        "Happiness" I say, "Yours?"

        "You"

        I swallow hard, he's doing on hell of a job at that.