Between The Lines

forty two

        The rain was hitting my apartment window. The curtains were half open and half closed. I didn't have enough energy to get up and close them all the way. My TV was playing some game show that came on after the nightly news. I just sat on my couch, Buffy sitting on my feet, asleep.       

        Since the break up  in central park, i ran back to the hotel room and got my bags and made my way to the airport were i payed way to much for the first ticket back to LA. Noah left today, he's probably just now getting home. 

        My feelings were hurt, i missed him, but at the same time i feel like this was a good move on my part. Things are changing around me and i didn't wanna be the one who went insane because of a silly boy issue. All in all, it hurt like hell, but pain like that doesn't last forever.

        Something tells me this is the last time Noah and I will ever have an us. We tried, and we failed. Now i feel like i need to put effort into Peter. With him there are zero work connections and i don't have to worry about crazy pop stars and bitchy childhood neighbors. Noah was wonderful, but there was just to much drama that came along with him, i'm glad i finally see it.

        God, do i miss him

        I was about to zone out for the hundredth time when there was a soft knock on the door. I pull the blanket around me and wobble to the door. I open it to see my brown haired and pregnant best friend smiling at me

        "Hey Soph" She says

        "Hi" I say, giving her a small smile

        "I heard.." she says, trailing off.

        "Yea" I shrug, she steps inside and i close the door. "It sucks"        

        "I know it does" She frowns, setting her hand on my back, "But it gets better"

        "I know" I say, "I'm a big girl"

        "I know what will make you feel better" She says, smiling at me

        "What" I say

        "I'll call Tasha and we have a girls night" She says, smiling and clapping her hands, "We can eat ice cream and watch movies"

        "What movie?" I ask

        "Your favorite movie of all time" She says

        "Dirty Dancing?" I say happily

        "You bet"

        Dirty Dancing is and for ever will be the best film ever made by mankind. It is dramatic and romantic and cute and the music is so good. The movie is just the epitome of 80's movies.

        I sit back on the couch while Grace calls Tasha. I guess i didn't realize we are besties with her now but i wasn't gonna complain, she's cool. 

        "She said she is will Lucas" Grace announces, "But it's no biggie and she's on her way"

        "Cool"

        Grace comes to sit beside me, "Do you wanna talk about it?"

        "Not really" I reply looking at her. She bits her lip and nods, turning back to the TV

        "If you want to" She starts, "I'm here

        "I'll keep that in mind" I nod

        After a few minutes, there is a knock on my door and i'm met with the black haired beauty who stole the heart of my best friend.

        "Hey guys" She greets, taking off her shoes by my door. Something Grace doesn't do because she thinks she lives here. 

        Pfft. Best friends.

        "You look cute, Tasha" Grace comments

        "Oh thanks!" Tasha replies, "Lu and I just finished our date"

        "Cute" I say, "where did you go?"

        "This amazing Greek place by the library" She says, "It was so much fun"

        "Thomas has taken me there before" Grace says, "The flaming cheese is so good!"

        "I know" Tasha says, "I really like having it with this side dish...."

        I zone out. I know they don't mean it, but talking about how amazing there relationships are just makes me feel that much worse about my failed one with Noah.

        "Soph" I snap back to see Grace waves her hand in front of my face, "Earth to Sophie"

        "Oh, wha?" I say, "Sorry"

        "Did you hear me?" Tasha asks

        "No" I say

        "Oh" She says, "Well, are you ready to watch the movie"

        I nod, "Yeah, yeah sure"

        The movie starts and i just stare and watch. They dance, and dance. Baby almost drops a watermelon, they dance some more. They fall in love and dance in secret. Nothing really fazed me.

        "Oh my god" Tasha gasps, i turn to see her staring wide eyed at her cell phone

        "What?" Grace asks, scooting close to see over her shoulder

        "Look what Lucas just sent me" She gives Grace the phone and i read along with her.

        Britt Morris and boy toy together again?

        After Morris' lover was seen in the LAX terminal just last week with a mysterious blonde, we spotted Morris on Sunday with the couple in NYC. Just an hour ago, we spotted the two outside an LA club getting very comfy with one another.

        What does this mean for the unknown blonde?

        I sigh. This is exactly what i didn't want.

        "What do i do?"  I ask

        "If anyone comes up to you" Grace begins, "Tell the truth"

        "I don't-"

        "Soph" she snaps, "People need to know what Britt did. it's insane"

        "fine" I say, "If they ask, I'll tell"