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C H A P T E R 6

Another crack of lightning was seen followed by a heavy strike of thunder. Their positions stayed the same. Noses almost touching, their breaths mingling with each other, and eyes never leaving contact. The wind brushed past them with a heavy gush making her shiver, but her icy glare never leaving his matching ones.

She was waiting, waiting for his reply, but he was saying nothing. His lips were shut tight and he suddenly didn't have the urge to yell at her anymore.

"Charlie!"

Her cry was exasperated; she was tired of waiting for him to speak. But as her voice rang through the air he stayed silent. She grew more and more inpatient by the second as he just stared at her with an unfamiliar look.

"Charlie, why the he-" She was ready to yell at him once again but she never got to finish her sentence because he swiftly had moved his hand behind her neck and pulled her in for a rough kiss. He took her by surprise to say the least, but something in her triggered. Something that made her kiss him back. Her eyes flutter close and she felt herself being engulfed in this kiss.

Her hands roamed freely up his chest and around his neck pulling him closer to her, suddenly wanting more.

She wasn't thinking; her mind had been shut down. She felt like she was on fire as they both continued to kiss passionately. His hands moved down her back and around her waist when he feels sudden electricity run through his whole body intoxicating him. She was intoxicating.

The rain was beating down harder by each passing second, but they didn't seem to notice their surroundings. Right now it was only him and her.

He had lifted her up effortlessly, lips never leaving hers, and she locked her legs around his waist. Her hands ran through his long wet hair carelessly as he pinned her against the brick wall behind Dante's.

Stella felt his tongue trace her lips hungrily and she opened her mouth giving him entrance. This is what he wanted; this is what he yearned for such a long time. He needed this as if his life depended on it, he needed her. He saw her there, their mouths only inches apart.

They were both breathing heavily from the rain raging down. Her beautiful eyes that he loves so much burning through his soul and he just couldn't hold himself any longer. He gave in. He gave into the sweet temptation that is Stella Yamada.

Meanwhile…

Mo and Erik were still waiting for their beloved friends to return. Mo was a tad bit relaxed after the comforting and reassuring words from Erik that their friends were fine and that they'll be back soon.

Erik was sitting across from her telling her about his life in New York and about his crazy adventures when he was younger with his friends. His stories were entertaining and quite hilarious, but she couldn't find herself enjoying them.

Her mind was wondering to Charlie and Stella and she mused over what they could be possibly doing. She would occasionally run a hand through her long locks and sigh softly.

A thunder was heard making the room's lights flicker. She was getting worried. What if something happened? Were they okay? She had to make sure they were. She rubbed her arms in a sign of worry and anxiousness.

"Uh, Erik, I think I'm going to go check on them." She slowly stood up feeling her legs grow weak and wobbly and she didn't know why the sudden feeling. He eyed her in disbelief.

"Are you insane? It's raining cats and dogs out there!" and as if to make his point crystal clear another crack of thunder was heard. She crossed her arms over her chest letting her delicate lips turn into a small frown.

"They've been out there for like what thirty minutes? What if something happened?"

He could see that she was worried. He might not have been sure of what or why, but he definitely knew that something was going on with these three characters and he was ready to find out what it was or what had happened.

He gently grabbed a hold of her hand and brought her back down to her seat. He slowly let go of her hand and sighed saying: "How about I go check on them? You stay here."

She really wanted to say 'no', but instead she shook her head and sighed in slight defeat after some time. She opened her mouth and let out a whispery "Okay…"

He gave her one last look before patting her shoulder and veering his way out the door.

She let her feet hit the wet pavement while untangling her arms from around his neck. She averts her eyes away from his with a look of pure disbelief and just plain shock at what just happened.

She doesn't know what came over her or what the heck came over him, but she knew it was wrong. Oh so wrong. She had just made out with her friend's fiancé and she felt terrible. Okay worse than terrible.

She could actually feel tears in her eyes. She wasn't here for this, this should have never of happened. It was all wrong!

She looked at Charlie with shocked and sad eyes. Not attempting to say anything, she shook her head and walked quickly away from him ignoring his cries of protests.

She wiped the tears from her eyes as she picked up her pace. She wanted to get out of here and finishing everything that needed to be done and head back to New York where things would be safe.

Where she would be safe from even the slightest possibilities.

She felt her body collided with someone else's which made her abruptly stop her run. She looked up at the person's face and gave him a fake smile.

"Stella what happened? Where's Charlie?" he asked sputtering out water that was falling in his mouth. "He's fine. He'll be back soon." Was all she said before continuing her journey towards the restaurant.

Stella was sitting at the foot of the bed staring at her hands. Her expression showed one of guiltiness. Mo was across the room flinging clothes everywhere looking for something decent to where for the night.

Apparently, Olivia and Wen wanted to see Stella tonight so they made a plan to meet up for dinner. Stella had reluctantly agreed to the offer (not that she had much of a choice.). It's not like she didn't want to see them (because she really did miss them), but she didn't want to see Charlie at the moment.

"Stella, you have to start getting ready!" called out the Indian beauty. Mo was standing in front of her full length mirror admiring her light blue dress. Stella rolled her eyes and plopped down on the bed. "But I'm tired!" she whined wanting desperately to stay.

Mo didn't say anything else as she dragged Stella's suitcase and slammed it on the bed and unzipped it quickly. Stella gave Mo a 'what are you doing' look. "Looking for a cute outfit duh!" Mo rolled her eyes at Stella and took out a gold strapless dress with a black belt around the waist. The dress went just an inch below the knees. "Oh my God you have to wear this!"

Mo's eyes were wide and she had a smile on her face that kept growing more and more (if that was even possible). "No." she replied simply. There was no way she was going to wear that! Remind her again why she even brought it. Oh that's right, that's for the wedding! Stella grimaced inwardly at the thought.

Mo pouted "Pwease! For me?" Mo tried giving her the cutest puppy look ever, but it never worked on Stella and Mo knew that. Stella shook her head and crossed her arms around her chest. "Nope."

"Come on, it can be like a wedding present or something!"

"It is for the wedding! And you actually want me in a dress as a wedding present? Are you that desperate in seeing me in a dress?" Mo nodded. "I'll tell you what if you wear this dress I um I'll buy you a new dress for the wedding." Her eyes were pleading and Stella felt immediately bad while looking her straight in her eyes. She at least owed her that, right?

Stella felt her heart tremble loudly in her chest as she bit her lip feeling vulnerable for a second. She felt bad and now staring at Mo she couldn't hide the terrible feeling in the pit of her stomach. She finally after some time sighed and agreed.

She had her arm hooked with her best friend as they walked across the road towards the restaurant.

Olivia and Wen chose to meet up at the Cheesecake Factory and of course Erik and Charlie were beyond ecstatic.

Erik grinned down at his best friend as she struggled not to trip in her 5 inch heels. Stella clutched tighter unto his arm while grinding her teeth muttering curse words under her breath. Erik chuckled "Stella, why are you wearing heels?"

"Don't ask."

The 'happy' couple was behind the two best friends. Charlie was quieter than usual and had a regretful look in his eyes. Mo was clutching his hand tightly trying to figure out what was wrong, but whenever she would ask he'd shrug it off.

They finally made it into the restaurant and not only two seconds later the place was filled with a gleeful scream. Stella twirled around and smiled when she saw her two friends walking over to her.

"Stella!" Olivia was the first to pull her into a bear hug squeezing her tightly. Stella laughed at her friend's attitude "Olivia!" Stella let go of her embrace and gave a tight hug to Wen. "It's great to see you, Stells!" said Wen the calmer and more collected one of the group.

Wen looked at the person next to Stella and smirk "And who might this be Stella?" Stella ignoring his smirk smiled and said: "Erik. Wen, Erik. Olivia, Erik." Olivia shook Erik's hand happily and so did Wen.

"Nice to meet you." They all said in unison.

"Well what are we standing here for? Let's eat!"

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