7. Torn

As soon as I went to hit the gas to drive away, I was stopped. Stephanie came out and waved for me to come back. So, I shut off the car and walked right back in. She led me back to her office and made me sit down."So, how much have you accomplished?""Accomplished? Accomplished what?""I asked you to find out the weaknesses of the little group you have been hanging around.""Oh, I totally forgot.""Well, you must know a lot about them because for the past month you've been with them every moment.""Well… I guess but… well… what do you need to know this for anyway?""Because, I am the boss and I asked you to find out. Now tell me what you know.""Well, Cody is just dumb, he will fall for anything. And Randy likes women… a lot.""Hmm. Not bad. But wait… what about DiBiase?""What about him?""You're the one who should be telling me.""Oh, well… uh… I... don't know that much to tell you.""Well, from the video on the security camera it seems like you do.""What are you talking about?""See for yourself."She got brought over her laptop and set it on her knees. She typed in a code and turned it towards face went from pale white, to red. It was what happened in the locker room between me and Ted. After it was over she just stared at the screen."Never mind, I think I found my answer. And I expect by next month we will be meeting again and you will have more information for me."I didn't know what she was talking about but, I just really wanted to leave so I nodded and got up. I left and went home. I couldn't wait to just lie down in my bed. And I was so peaceful… until I got the call from Francesca and Nicolette telling me to sleep at Francesca's house tonight. So of course I went straight whole night was a blur. I wasn't paying attention to half the things they talked about. I had too much on my mind. It went from being a great day with Ted, to having it ruined by comments (which I did get an apology for), then enjoying my alone time with Ted, and that got ruined by Stephanie.I fell asleep first and didn't care if they wanted me awake or not. In my dream, I was with Ted. We were sitting down facing each other; my hands were on top of his. We just stared at each other. Then he leaned to kiss me and I pushed him back, then he tried again and I let him. After that I looked at my finger and there was a ring around it. It was on my ring finger. Then, I was in a house with Ted. And he kept saying that he loved me. It was the first time I have ever heard someone say that to me in a dream. It felt good to hear it. It felt like it was actually happening. But, I don't know why I liked the fact that TED said he loved me. It kept making me smile… then I woke up.……………………………………………………………………..As I turned over to see if it was morning or not, I heard giggling. I didn't know what was going on. I figured it was some stupid joke or something. I opened my eyes and saw them laughing… at me."What's so funny?" I said in a groggy voice."Uh… nothing. Why would you assume something is funny?" Nicolette said.I sat up and of course Randy and Cody were standing right there."Hi guys." I said waving to waved and then laughed. Why is everyone laughing at me? Is there something on me? I just don't get it, first Nicolette and Francesca, now Cody and Randy. What is going on?"Ok, seriously what is so funny? Why is everyone laughing at me?"They all exchanged glances. No one was answering."Uh, Britt … Ya know how you have that talking in your sleep problem?" Francesca asked nervously.I sat there and looked up at the ceiling. This is so embarrassing; I did not just sleep talk in front of Cody and Randy. "Are you kidding me? Did I seriously do it again?""Uh, do you mind telling us what you were dreaming about?" Francesca said laughing.I looked at Randy and Cody, then back to Francesca and blinked a few times. Hopefully she understood what that meant."Why would you ask her if she already said Ted a thousand times?" Cody face turned beat red. "Did I really… say… that?"I hear a clearing of a throat behind me, "Uh… yes, yes you did."My lifted my hands up to my face and tried to hide how red my face looked. It was embarrassing enough to know that Randy and Cody heard me, but it's even worse to know that TED heard me."Uh, ok… I'm going to get dressed and brush my teeth now…"I hopped up with my head facing down and walked into the bathroom."Oh my god. Why do I have to be so stupid sometimes! And the problem is that I really didn't know I was doing it! I can't stand myself sometimes! I'm nothing but a big embarrassment… if that even makes sense! I'm so stupid!""You're not stupid." I heard from outside the door."Why is it that you are ALWAYS the one to hear me talk to myself?""Because, I'm always around when you talk to yourself.""Great."After that I brushed my teeth and get dressed.=2 0I opened the door and (no surprise) Ted was standing there."Wow, you're fast… Anyway, what's on the agenda for today?""Well, it's Monday so what do you think the agenda would be like for today?""You're right… Uh… can you come with me to the arena today?""Sure… why?""I need the company.""You have Cody and Randy…""I don't think they are fully available.""I guess you're right… ok. I guess I'll see you later.""Oh… I'll pick you up… ok?""You mean you don't want to ride in the pink car?""Oh gee, I'll miss it so much. I'll pick you up at eight.""… Ok…"He left the house quickly and got into his car. I watched from the window as he drove away."I love you too Ted!" Randy said as he walked in."Shut up!""I don't know if we're ready for that yet, Ted.""Randy I'm warning you, I will hurt you.""Fine… Ted.""RANDY!"He stopped and left the room. He acts like a five year old. I don't get it. They ALL act like five year olds, teasing me and Ted as if we actually like each20other. They are dumb enough to think that.I left Francesca's house at around four because I had to get my stuff ready, and to be honest I didn't feel like being around any of them right now.I got home and fell asleep. When I woke up it was already six thirty. I had to take a shower and dry my hair and pack my stuff. Monday's are always hectic for me, even though we had off this week, I still feel I knew it, it was eight. Ted was outside waiting. I walked outside, locked the door behind me, and ran to the car. He was leaning against the car waiting for me. I went up to him and hugged him. Then we both got in the car. It smelt so good in there. It smelt like… cologne. It gave me the chills. As we drove I kept closing my eyes and smelling the really good smell. I think Ted finally noticed and laughed."Ok, do you smell something? Because, you keep smelling the air.""I don't know what it is, it smells so good.""Yea, I know it always smells like this. Everyone asks me why it does… and I don't even know.""It's such a seductive smell.""A what smell?""Seductive.""Uh… are you ok?""Yea, I can't help it… some things just make me feel this way.""Some things make me feel that way too…"I wasn't sure what he was talking about but the rest of the ride there I just kept sniffing. When we finally got there Ted took my bags for me and I walked next to him to the locker rooms. It felt weird letting him carry my stuff. It felt like we were a couple… which didn't… really… bother… me. Oh, no. Why does this have to happen to me?! I'm in love with my best friend! Come on! This isn't how I planned it! How am I going to even talk to Stephanie about him now?! I am now officially torn between work and love.