Title: Four Guys

Rating: Mature

Pairing: N/A

Point of View: Adrian Lee

Warnings: This story is rated M. There will be swearing, sexiness, and some adult things.

Disclaimer: I do not own The Secret Life of the American Teenager characters. I just own the plot of Four Guys.

Summary: When four guys from Adrian's past return, she is swept into their worlds once again; even when she promised herself she was done with them. Will she find the passion once again in former lovers, or will she go back to University with regrets?

A/N: This story has been revised, and changed, sorta. Excuse me for my remaining mistakes. Chapters will be different, but the plot has only changed a smidgen. Thank you guys for your continuous support in me; it means a lot!

Chapter 1.

Home for the summer

Adrian

Today, I arrived back home for the summer.

I had finished my first official year of University and now I have decided to head home until school starts again. I figured I would rather come home then stay in a place where I had no family, no history and not as much love as I have here.

But I still don't like it here. I believe I don't like it for a reason, but I'll let you know when I figure it out. It might have something to do with the fact that my past is coming back to haunt me.

Hmm.

I was thinking about my journey home and all the people who I could possibly see this summer as I walked through the streets casually, enjoying the summer day. I knew for a fact that the Grant High graduation was today and some of my old friends were graduating. I actually don't know if I could call them friends, because I have no clue as to where we stand.

What would you classify them if you hadn't talked to them in a year, and you kind of didn't want to see them?

I missed it here of course but I promised myself I was done with all the high school drama and all of the people who caused it. The only people I actually kept in touch with were Grace and Jack. We emailed and called occasionally but otherwise, it was only I and my new friends.

I met a lot of new people who I could classify as my friends. One person in particular is just like me. Her name is Danielle. She has dark hair that is a little bit longer than mine. My colour skin, a toned figure and green piercing eyes. We have the same personality and opinions, and people on campus have asked us if we were sisters, no joke. The only difference about us the fact she could instantly light up a room. She made people laugh and smile, but when she wanted to she could be a major bitch. We do disagree occasionally but we are so alike, it's kind of frightening. Leaving her behind is tough but I know that I need a break from school.

I needed this summer to spend time with my family, refocus, and relax.

Yeah, right.

As a walked past the bookstore, I remembered what happened when I first walked in the door…

Earlier in the day:

"Oh my god, my room hasn't changed a bit!" I squealed starring around my room.

Nothing had changed; it was all left in place. My bed was still perfectly made, the pictures weren't taken off the walls, and my shoes that I left behind were still on floor beside my bed.

"Well, we knew when you were coming home you wanted to actually be comfortable here," my mom smiled. "You're dad wanted to make it an exercise room but I argued."

I turned to my mom to give her a hug. Her embrace was loving and I missed it.

"Well, I'll leave you to unpack and rest a bit!" My mom said as she let go of me and left my room.

I walked over to my desk, running my fingers over the book until my eyes widened. Beside my favourite book was a picture of me and Ricky at school. Our smiles were bright and big but you could still see the hurt in our eyes. We obviously were in an argument.

I set it down un-carefully, not caring if it was to be ripped, and walked over to my dresser. I opened up a drawer to put in some clothes that needed to be put away when another picture caught my eye. I picked it up and my eyes were wide with shock. I forgot I even had this picture.

It was me and Antonio sitting on the pavement in our old condo; we looked no older than ten years old. We were sitting beside each other, legs crossed and holding chalk in our hands drawing pictures of sun's and smiley faces. I never looked so happy in my life.

I walked over to the mirror-still holding the picture- and put it up against it and smiled with satisfaction. I walked over to my suit case and grabbed out clothes that I was to put in my dresser. After putting away my clothes and dusting a smidgen, I sighed and walked out of my bedroom to the bathroom. I slowly crept through the halls, eyeing all the pictures I used to pass by every day, but admiring them now.

There was one of Rueben and his step son's. One of them I starred at and sighed heavily.

Max. I shuddered trying to get rid of the old memories and went to the bathroom to freshen up. I splashed cold water on my face and brushed my teeth, and automatically felt cleaner.

I walked back to my room and grabbed my suit case, then shoved it under the bed. I bent over and looked under my bed, just to see if my old stuff was still there, when a piece of crumbled paper that was in plain sight caught my eye. I reached for it and leaned against the side of my bed.

It was a picture.

I, Ben, Amy, and Rick were all looking at the camera, and I knew it was a surprise picture. We were all at Leo's wedding together; none of us were smiling. I knew exactly why. I crumbled the picture even more than it already was to begin with and threw it in the garbage. I frowned when I missed and got up and tossed it in with un-needed force.

I stalked downstairs in frustration and sat at the kitchen table with my dad.

"What's up kiddo?" Reuben asked me. He obviously saw my discomfort.

"Just took a trip down memory lane," I rolled my eyes and I got up.

As I was walking to the living room, I heard the tune of my phone playing in my room. I ran up the stairs in a hurry and opened my bedroom door right away. I grabbed my cell phone off the bed and opened it.

"Hello?" I asked.

"Adrian?" A voice asked. I knew this voice from anywhere.

"R-R-Ricky?" I stuttered.

"Wow, long time no talk." Ricky stated.

"Wow, my god. How are you?" I asked surprised I would even hear from him.

"I've been good. How are you Adrian?" Ricky asked nicely.

"I've been busy but good. Wow. I never thought I would ever hear your voice again… wait, how'd you get this number?" I asked confused.

"You didn't change your house phone number silly," Ricky retorted. "I wasn't sure if you were going to be home or not, but that's what I was hearing…" Ricky trailed off.

"No, I didn't," Adrian said embarrassed, "And yes, I'm home for the summer."

"We should catch up. How's tonight at 7 sound? Coffee?" Ricky asked me sweetly. He actually sounded excited.

I was hesitant. I didn't know what I was getting myself into when I replied, "Sure. See you then!" I closed it before he could even answer.

What the hell did I just do?

I just got out of the shower when I heard the doorbell ring. My hair was dripping down my shoulders and I was only in a towel but they wouldn't stop clicking the door bell, I had to answer it.

I flung up the door and I see Ben Boykevich. His hands were awkwardly in his pocket, his eyes were wide.

So were mine.

This is really my day huh?

"Hi, Ben," I didn't know what to say.

"Hi, Adrian, It is truly nice to see you again," Ben whispered.

"Uh, likewise?"

I supposed.

"Listen, I heard you were in town for the summer, but I have graduation tonight so I'll make this quick… I was wondering if you wanted to come over to my house tomorrow." Ben asked awkwardly.

I truly was speechless. I had no clue what to say, so I said anything. "I'll be there."

I closed the door harshly. I put my back against it and groaned. What did I do… again?

I was cleaning up a little bit when the house phone rang. I ran to it and picked it up.

"Hello?"

"Is Rueben there perhaps?" The man asked politely. He sounded oddly familiar.

"No, he isn't right now," I said apologetically.

"Wait, is this Adrian?" The boy asked shocked. That's when it clicked.

"Max?" I asked horrified.

"Wow. I thought you were in University!" Max said in a surprised voice.

"I'm home for the summer actually," I told him.

"Nice. I haven't seen you in forever! We should get together tomorrow, not a date but a time to meet up again. How does noon sound?" Max asked excitedly. He sounded so happy.

"I don't know Max," I said

"Oh come on Adrian, we have to catch up! We left on a bad note. It was bugging me for months. We will just go for lunch and then that's it!" Max said trying to convince me. It was true though, we did leave on a bad note.

"Pick me up at noon." I clicked Off quickly.

Why am I so stupid?

I got dressed in a light blue sundress and white flip flops. I put my hair in a ponytail and walked out the door.

I walked all the way to the post office to grab the mail and maybe grab a magazine so I could sit in the backyard and tan. My mom told me they hadn't checked the mail in a long time so I thought I'd do that. It was very warm out today and the sun was shining bright, not a cloud in the sky, so I figured a walk would feel good.

I finally made it there and walked inside to the cool, air conditioned building. I grabbed the mail and sorted through it while I walked outside. Out of the all the mail, I saw a thick envelope with an unfamiliar address from all the way across the country. I eyed it suspiciously and sat down at a bench on Main Street. I opened it and pulled out a piece of paper with neat script and my name on the front. It was a letter.

My eyes almost popped out of my head when I saw who it was from.

Dear Adrian,

I know it has been way too long. I apologize for no contact but I figured it would be easier for me and you if we didn't talk or see each other. At first, I hated the idea but I knew deep down it was for the best. I missed you every day, and you better not have thought I forgot about you, because I surely didn't. You may hate me, and trust me, I hated my situation, but it was the best choice. I couldn't put you through it. I couldn't make you wait for me, or fall in love with me when there was a point in time I thought I was going to die.

I underwent multiple surgeries and chemo therapy. Finally, I am a cancer survivor. I felt it was time go see you again now that I regained my hair and look a lot better than I have ever been. My family has finally agreed to let me come back for the summer, and we also have some family in the area. They don't matter though, because I honestly just want to see you.

I understand if you don't want to see me but I would love it if we saw each other.

With love,

Antonio.

The tears in my eyes spilled over and I nearly fell off the seat bench.

Oh my god.

What are the odds right?

What are the odds that today, with it being exactly one year after high school ended, I hear from every guy who used to mean something to me?

I walked through the streets at a fast pace, fists clenched. I was happy, sad, mad, confused.

My mind kept coming back to those four guys.

Ricky.

Ben.

Max.

Antonio.

Why do I never get to be happy? Do the gods look down at me and think "Oh my god, Adrian's happy! We have to make her hate her life now!"

That's exactly what they do. I bet you any money.

This is why I looked up at the sky and screamed at the top of my lungs.

Even after my scream at the heavens, all I could think about were those four guys.

Thank you to JannyLove for convincing me to write this story!

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