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The Hills: St. Barth's Style

After I left the hospital, I went straight to Noelle's home. Mr. and Mrs. Lange welcomed me back, and mentioned that it was hard for them to listen to Noelle complain about me being in the hospital. I laughed; I could only imagine how she was acting. I went upstairs and made a beeline straight to Noelle's room, Josh by my side. When I opened the door, I saw Kiran, Taylor, and Noelle, helping her pack her clothes.

"Reed!" exclaimed everyone. They all gave me hugs and said "Welcome back." I sat down on the bed next to Josh. I was suddenly aware of the girls staring at Josh and I, thinking what the hell just happened here? All was quiet for a few moments, until Josh took the cue and said "I'll be downstairs Reed," all the while giving me a full kiss on the lips. Right when Josh shut the door, Noelle said:

"What the hell is wrong with you, Reed? That boy didn't even bother to call you! And you dumped Upton for him?!" Noelle burst out.

"WTF?! You dumped Upton? OMG!" exclaimed Kiran.

I was dismayed. They were mad at me going back with Josh? Upton was the one who left me and ran after Poppy! However, Josh came from the States just to make sure I was fine. Even though he has a girlfriend (Don't think about that Reed) he still said that he loved me. I was about to say something when Taylor broke in.

"Guys, Reed has every reason to hook up with Josh. Upton is such a player and he left her, remember?" Thank God Taylor was on my side. She looked at me and smiled. "I happen to think it was extremely nice of Josh to come all the way from Easton just to see Reed. Even if he has a girlfriend." My heart stopped. Why oh why did she have to mention that?

Noelle glared at me. "You're hooking up with Josh even though Ivy is still with him?" she said venomously. She kind of scared me but…she was right. Technically, he was cheating. I didn't even know if he was still in contact with Ivy.

But I wasn't going to have that. "Look, we both love each other, ok? It seems weird, but after everything that happened…" I paused. "It wasn't real. The dating other people and stuff." I was referring to the fact that Sabine had drugged me so I would have sex with Dash, just to ruin my relationships with Josh and Noelle. Noelle's face hardened a bit, but it went back to the cool, composed way.

Kiran and Taylor gave each other looks, and resumed helping Noelle pack. There was a moment of awkward silence. "So Kiran…what's next for you?" I asked. I was secretly hoping that she would start jabbering.

She faced me and her face lit up. "I will be heading to London because…" She looked around.

"Because?" I pressed. Taylor and Noelle were listening too.

Kiran pursed her lips as if she was holding something back. "I'm going to be the face of Burberry!" she screamed. Kiran was going to be the face of Burberry? This girl was seriously getting somewhere; I was kind of glad I was friends with her. It would be cool to tell people you're friends with a super-model.

All three of us went to hug Kiran and congratulate her. Taylor then said, "I think we need some champagne for this special occasion!" They all sat down, except me. "I'll get it" I said. I wanted to talk to Josh. I quickly realized I didn't know where they put the champagne at. "Taylor, can you come with me?" She agreed, but got up a little reluctantly. As we headed down the hall, Taylor said "Isn't that so cool? She'll get even more free clothes now that she's the face of something. I mean I wonder what she…"

I wasn't really listening to Taylor because when we passed up my room, I saw a moving shadow. A big, dark shadow. Oh no, someone is in there…

"Reed? Hello Reed?" asked Taylor. I turned around. She was already by the stairs. I realized I was shaking a bit. "You go ahead, Taylor. I have to get something from my room." She looked at me uncertainly and went down the stairs. I faced my door. It's ok Reed. It's probably Josh, waiting to surprise you.

Yeah right.

My hand was already sweating and shaking from fear. Slowly I opened the door. As I opened it all the way, I was relieved it wasn't my stalker (I knew I had one), but it was quickly replaced by dread.

Upton was in my room. He was in my room, pacing back and forth.

Oh shit. I froze. Suddenly, I remembered Josh was downstairs, waiting for me. Everything was a lot more complicated now. A lot


haha sorry i had to do a cliffhanger! i thought i wasnt going to be here today, but i am so i posted this one up. i know the last chapter kind of sucked but... what do you think of this one? reviews will be greatly appreciated.

i know i hate upton too, but it is private after all, and there has to be some drama :)