Shortcake - A Richpez Story

Chapter 5

A/N: So I'm just gonna write some fluffy stuff now. Cuz yeah. Life. And this Fanfic seriously needs some joy, and what better joy than some fluffy stuff? But sorry, this chapter is a mess. Enjoy, though!

Lauren's POV

I smile when I read the script again, pleased about how the show is turning out. Next, we have to put up all the Christmas decorations. Later, we talk about planning Kendall's birthday, since her birthday overlaps with the show. That's still far away, but we should still plan for it, and knowing us we'll take forever to decide what's perfect enough and what's not.

Suddenly, a pair of hands and a person yelling "boo!" scares the ever loving shit outta me.

I scream and jump up, heart beating way more than it should be. I spin around, knowing who the voice belongs to.

"Joey Richter!" I yell. "I'm officially gonna kill you!"

"With your short legs you'll never be able to catch me," he snorts.

I grab a fake knife prop, that's coincidently right where I need it when I need it, and chase him around. I do in fact catch up with him and I start beating him with the prop, which is only made of rubber. In turn, he grabs the knife out of my hand and reaches for me. I turn to run but he grabs me and starts tickling me.

I scream - laugh and try to escape him. "Joey!" Laugh. "Joey no! Stop!"

"Surrender!"

"Okay, okay! I surrender!"

He let's go of me and I turn to him, my face flushed. I glare at him. Well, until he hugs me. That sends my heart beating faster than when he scared me, and my stomach does little flips. For a moment, I wonder what would happen if we had the same feelings for each other. I quickly shove that thought away, but a new wave of heat rushes to my face when he gives me a lopsided grin, making my heart melt instantly. Yep, I may or may not be falling for my best friend.