Chapter Seven: Nice Day

It had been around nine thirty that Gavin came to pick her up. When he had arrived, and gotten out of the car, Lacey could already feel the tension that bubbled up when Gavin and Ryan saw each other. The tension was so great that she felt awkward, just like Amber and Piper. The trio had no idea what to say or do because the two guys had taken to glare, and subtly insult each other. The girls had only looked at each other with certain looks on their faces.

It was only when Ryan's phone rang that the confrontation had ended.

"So how've you guys been?" Gavin asked after Ryan had sauntered away.

"Oh you know, just feeling a little awkward right now." Piper replied sarcastically.

Lacey sighed, and ran a hand through her raven colored locks. She made a mental note to never let Ryan and Gavin get near each other ever again. This might've been the second time, since she'd been here, that they met, but Lacey could already tell that they could never get along. However, the seventeen year old had to wonder what had happened for them to practically hate each other. She, and probably her two friends, could sense that something had to have happened between the two guys.

"Let's just go Gavin." Lacey suggested after making eye contact with Ryan. His eyes, and expression, told her that they'd talk later.

"Sure Lacey." Keeping his vivid forest green eyes on Lacey, he followed her to his car.

The day had started out so good before this altercation. When they had woken up, the sun was shining brilliantly, and the day felt warm and good. They also had the idea of maybe just chilling at Ryan's home before Gavin came. Obviously that wasn't going to happen now.

"Finally…he's gone." Ryan's voice sounded behind them.

"And yet, you don't sound all that happy." Piper noted with a raise of her eyebrow.

"He needs someone to kick his ass." Ryan stated coldly before walking towards his own home and away from Amber and Piper.

Gavin got on his nerves just as easily as Scarlett did. Ryan clenched his hand into a fist, and tried to calm himself down. That imbecile had no right to insult him! Who the hell did he think he was? Gavin Koser was nothing, but Ryan had to give the dude some props for stating very discretely that he was a numbskull. Ryan was no numbskull, and he could've easily pounded that cocky little bastard into the ground faster than a cheetah could take step in a frenzied run.

Ryan kicked off his shoes as he entered his abode, and jogged slightly up the stairs to his bedroom. Maybe a little nap would get his mind off of the dispute with Gavin. If there were anymore altercations, Ryan would probably end up blowing up in the person's face.

Once he opened his bedroom door, a smooth voice flowed through his ears.

"Hey there Ryan." Scarlett greeted with a slight wave of her hand.

"Scarlett." Ryan acknowledged with a slight frown. "How the hell did you get in here?"

Scarlett smiled slightly. She'd been bored, and had come over in hopes that she and Ryan could…have some fun with each other. Seeing him right now, however, the grey eyed blonde instantly knew that she shouldn't push his buttons…at least not to the fullest extent. Scarlett didn't want to be the target of his anger again. His temper had always seemed nastier when she was around.

Slowly, Scarlett crawled off of the bed, and sauntered slowly over to Ryan.

"You're so tense baby." She pouted lightly, and ran her fingers softly down his chest.

Ryan said nothing, but pushed Scarlett slightly off of him. He shot her a glare as he sat down on his bed. There was no doubt that he was not in the mood to see her. Why couldn't she, for once, ever just listen to him, and stay the hell away until he needed her?

"Answer my question Scarlett, how did you get in here?" Ryan asked slowly as his lips curled up into a scowl.

"The door was unlocked." Scarlett answered; the corners of her lips twitching into a frown.

Ryan was about to bark something at her, but he stopped when Scarlett had suddenly straddled him. He turned his gaze upwards, and met her grey eyes. Ryan saw the lust in them, saw the yearning, but he didn't care. All he wanted was for her to be gone.

"Get out." He growled, pushing her off of him.

"But Ryan-" The shorter of the two whined before she was interrupted.

"I mean it Scarlett, out."

Scarlett went to lean against the wall, and crossed her arms. There was a defiant scowl set on her glossed up lips, and her eyes shone with insolence. She wasn't going to leave until she got what she wanted, and what she wanted was just a simple fuck. Wasn't that hard to do, right?

"Make me!"

Scarlett suddenly let out of a shriek, and cowered down a bit when Ryan's fist collided with the wall right beside her head. She hadn't expected that to be his response. She had expected a more…sexual response, rather than an angry one. But there was no doubt now that she was scared, if not terrified.

"I'm not going to mess around Scarlett, get the fuck out…now!" Ryan shouted, making Scarlett flinch, and gaze at him frighteningly.

She didn't say one more word as she quickly scurried out of the room.

Ryan watched as she did so, and then sighed…he definitely needed that nap now.

Lacey and Gavin:

The duo had just got done with having some fun at the beach, and were now headed towards somewhere to eat. The slight tension from earlier that morning had dissipated and relaxation took its place. They had spent their time at the beach just splashing each other in the water, swimming, and playing tag. It was a good time to say the least.

"Lacey, you'd have to be an idiot to actually like him." Gavin snorted, taking a sip out of his soda.

"Come on Gavin, you promised that you wouldn't bring that up." Lacey muttered, a frown now marring on her features.

"I know, I know, but just how the hell can you like a jerk like him?"

Lacey's frown deepened, and she refused to answer. She only shook her head, and looked away. The place they were eating at had such a cheery feeling, and here she was feeling a bit gloomy. Taking a bite out of her burger, Lacey looked anywhere except at Gavin.

"Do you wanna go to the movies after this?" Gavin asked, with a slightly apologetic smile.

A pair of dark brown orbs met a pair of vivid forest green ones, and a small smile etched onto Lacey's features. How could she not return the smile? It was just so…adorable, almost, on his handsome features.

"Yeah, sure." She nodded her head, and quickly finished her burger.

About ten minutes later, they were leaving the diner, and driving towards the movie theaters. Silence had accompanied them to the car, and was now overcoming their sense to make conversation. Both of them were a bit lost in their thoughts. Lacey was thinking about certain things and people, while Gavin thought about Lacey…and how he was playing her a bit.

"So what movie do you want to see?" Gavin finally asked.

"Let's go see…Cars 2, or something." Lacey shrugged while offering a small smile as to lighten up the mood.

"You're such a little kid!" Gavin laughed.

"Can you blame me?" Lacey punched him lightly on the arm.

Gavin only smiled, and shook his head.

"This was a fun day wasn't it Lacey?"

"Yeah, it was." Lacey smiled.

Amber and Piper:

"You should definitely go do it." Amber nodded with a serious expression on her face.

"Why me?"

"Cause you're the oldest."

"…Oh Am…" Piper sighed, and shook her head.

What was the subject of their little debate? Why, who goes and feeds Taco of course. It was afternoon, and Taco hadn't been fed for a couple hours now. He needed to eat.

"Fine, I'll just go feed him." Piper grumbled.

The nineteen year old stood up, and walked towards the stairs. She slowly climbed the stairs, but kept her eyes trained on the TV. After a few seconds, Piper walked quickly into Lacey's room. When she opened the door, however, a scream nearly ripped through. Laying a hand on her beating heart, Piper breathed in an out while staring wide eyed at Ryan…who was grinning sheepishly at her.

"Sorry Pip, didn't mean to scare ya." He chuckled.

"How the hell did you get in here?" Piper questioned once she figured out what words to say.

Piper watched as he nodded towards the open window that looked out towards his own window.

"Ryan, next time, just give some type of warning that you're here. If you don't, at least don't stand next to the door like this." Piper crossed her arms.

"Sure thing."

"Anyways, I need to feed Taco."

"I already fed him."

Piper stopped mid stride, and looked back at him.

"Why are you here?"

Ryan shrugged. He really didn't know why he was here. Maybe it was boredom. Maybe it had been on impulse. He really didn't know. Besides, Lacey's room felt more…cozier in some aspect. Plus, if she came back during the night, she would get a nice surprise; him just laying her on her bed relaxingly.

"Well, just take care of Taco, and help yourself to anything in Lacey's room…almost anything." Piper smirked lightly, and then left the room.

"Feed him?" Amber questioned once Piper came back down the stairs.

"Yup." She answered as she plopped down on the couch.

*high five* :]