Chapter 1

"Finally back to civilization," Eddie yawned stretching his arms, after finally getting out of his dad's car.

"You can say that again," Ben smiled. He'd finally get the chance to talk to Piper again. Sure she had sent him a few texts that he hadn't gotten until they were back in service range. He had given her a brief summary on the trip, and promised her a longer one as soon as things were settled at home again. He figured that would be in about an hour because Eddie would soon be begging for the car to visit Patricia.

As far as their dad knew, Eddie hadn't seen Patricia since moving out of Anubis house, nearly three weeks ago. Eddie had told his dad he had been spending the weekend with Fabian, and Eric had been none the wiser. Ben could only imagine what would've happened if Eric discovered the truth, about where Eddie had been the previous weekend. Maybe threaten to castrate him.

"Please dad, I haven't seen her in three weeks. I'll be back by ten," Eddie attempted compromising. Ben expected Eddie putting off his pleading for the car just awhile longer. Well at least until the trio made it into the house. Ben could tell how quickly this would turn into a debate, and he had a feeling dad would end up caving and letting Eddie take the car.

Ben couldn't say he cared enough to stick around to see how things would actually play out. All he really wanted to do was catch up with Piper. Neither his father nor his brother noticed him making a beeline for the stairs, and it was likely they wouldn't for quite some time.

After finally reaching his room his bag was quickly discarded by the door and he was settled back in his desk chair. Laptop open and ready to go, his fingers danced across the keys as he logged into instant messenger. He wasn't surprised to see her online, he had sent her a text the second his dad had put the car in park letting her know he was finally home. He was just about to send her a message when one came in from her.

PianoPiper: Hey Ben. How was the trip?

Ben hadn't even noticed the smile that now graced his face. Piper was like a glimmer of sunshine to him. He could rely on her to make him feel better if he was upset.

TheBenster: It was incredibly long. I'm surprised we all made it back alive.

PianoPiper: Come on it couldn't have been that terrible.

TheBenster: Oh but it was. Mostly my brother and dad fighting.

PianoPiper: Speaking of siblings fighting with parents. I can hear a fight starting downstairs. My guess would be about Trix's boyfriend coming over.

TheBenster: Do they not like him or something?"

PianoPiper: They don't know him. He's only been around once before, and they were gone for the weekend.

TheBenster: Do you like him?

PianoPiper: He's nice. I mean I liked him other than the time he kissed me thinking I was her.

TheBenster: Well that had to be awkward.

PianoPiper: It was.

TheBenster: What about me?

PianoPiper: What about you?

TheBenster: Would your parents like me?

PianoPiper: They'd have to meet you first.

TheBenster: Actually I think you'd have to meet me first ;)

PianoPiper: Soon. Look I have to go. I can hear Patricia stomping up the stairs, and I should probably go see what happened. Talk to you soon alright.

TheBenster: Bye

Ben let out a groan. He wanted to talk to her longer.

"So dad told me to tell you that its just you and him tonight," Eddie interrupted, barging into Ben's room.

"Are you ever going to learn to knock Mille?"

"Maybe but not today. Besides I have date, and you'll be here talking to internet girl."

"No. She had to go. I guess her sister and parents were fighting."

"Remember what I said about real girls? That still applies. They're more fun," Eddie winked, turning on his heels to leave.

"Use protection, I'm too young to be an uncle," Ben called after his brother.

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"So what happened with mom and dad," Piper asked after cracking the door to Patricia's room open.

"He's not allowed to come over so I'm going out."

"You know they're just looking out for you. I mean he paid for you to fly to America and then you broke up with him. And I mean you guys are you know. You could really get hurt."

"Piper we're fine."

"You guys are going to be two and a half hours apart for school. We're just trying to look out for you in the long run."

"It's hard to get hurt at this point," Patricia murmured. It was then that Piper noticed she had been fiddling with a ring on her left ring finger.

"Patricia! You're both 18 for heavens sake. You're too young to get married."

"We'll then it's a good thing we're not married yet. Just engaged," she snapped.

"Patricia."

"What's the big deal with it anyways?"

"You could change your mind. He could change his."

"Well what about you and Internet boy? What if you meet him and he's not what you thought? I know Eddie. I would trust him with my life. Stop spinning this like I'm the stupid one here. You're the one thats like in love with someone you hardly know," Patricia hissed. She was about to keeping going until the doorbell ringing stopped her. The doorbell that signaled Eddie's arrival.

Posted only after I asked twitter if I should update.

Would you guys hate me if I did monthly updates? I mean a few months I'll do more then one but idk. I'm just having a hard time writing. I'm like bored of myself...