Hey! I know it's been a while since I've updated, I've been kinda stressed. Its all good now though. I have chapters 10 and 11 in my notebook ready to post, i just have to type and post them. Other than that, all I have to say is PLEASE REVIEW (I give shout-outs to my reviewers) and enjoy the newest chapter of Fed UP.
That night we left the club earlier than we originally intended, so we got to my apartment at about 1:45. We were all a little off because we did have some drinks, and because of this Tulio refused to let Eli drive us home so he called and payed for a cab to drive us back to my place. He truly is too sweet.
When we got back and settled in we agreed that we would all wake up at about 10:00am because our flight is at 2:00pm. "How do we know what to wear, like what do you think the temperature will be because isn't New York always colder?" Tina asked slightly slurring her words. She was, in fact correct, I for one had traded many of my warmer clothing for tank tops and shorts I really only had a few things in store for colder climates "We need to go shopping there. We don't have time to go in the morning, so we can just pack a few things for now but save room for clothes we buy there." I suggested, there's this forever21 that has four floors and I have wanted to go there for some years now...yeah I kind of enjoy shopping now, sue me. "I know they have a bunch of stores in time square. We can get a bunch of clothes for the week we're staying." I added hopefully. I felt as if I were talking to no one. "So technically we just have to pack some underwear and toiletries?" Nicki asked, I kind of felt relieved that she was at least listening. I nodded.
That just leaves Eli, I looked at him expectantly and he rolled his eyes. "I'm not a girl, I only wear sweats, jeans and occasionally shorts. I don't need to go shopping, I have everything I need here in your apartment." I smiled it's true he did leave most of his stuff here, and I had extra suit cases... "So heres the plan," jay said from the couch looking very annoyed, "tomorrow we get up, go to our places get the shit we're taking and leave...if I'm wrong please correct me in the morning when I'm not sleep high." We'll finish that in the morning. They fell out in my living room a little while after watching t.v. I went and curled up under Eli's warm body.
- The next day -
That morning I called my mother super early know that she would be up, and asked her if she could pick us up so the girls could get their things. My mom happily agreed to drive us, she had a town and country so all of us and our luggage could fit comfortably.
My mom was nice and stopped at everyone's apartment so they could get their things, and use their own luggage. Soon we were on our way to they airport my mom however, thought that she would use that time to talk to me.
She created the most awkward atmosphere. My mother continued to try to persuade me to change my schooling plans. She complained throughout my undergraduate years, and even now while I'm in law school, that I should follow in her footsteps and become a teacher.
It's not that I don't like children, because I do. I just don't want to be responsible for a strangers child. "Bella, its a fun and beautiful experience. you are giving knowledge to the next generation. You very well could teach the future president. Please just consider it? Please baby." This is getting ridiculous.
"Mom, I love you and admire your occupation. However, I do not want to be a teacher, I want to be a lawyer. So will you please respect my decisions and in return I will respect yours. Thank you." I said respectfully and sternly. That shut her up real quick. I really don't like being disrespectful to my mother, but sometimes I wish she would let me be. Charlie, much to his opposition, lets me make my own decisions. Although I sometimes do make stupid decisions, like the tattoo on my neck that I got last year. It's a small butterfly, cute, but not worth the trouble.
The ride continued in total silence, Renee periodically looking in the rearview mirror. Tina asleep in the passenger seat, Nicki reading "The Giver" and Jay playing on her iphone. Eli looked a little drowsy laying under me, we were laying down in the third row of seats. He then looked up at me, staring at my eyes looking deep in thought. He's been doing that a lot lately, and every time I ask him about it he just shrugs, or shakes it off.
I really care about him, probably more than he does for me. I know it's wrong but, he is so... I don't know. He makes me feel all squishy and fluffy inside. I wont say love because the last time I threw that word around I get hurt...bad.
By the time we made it to the airport Eli was asleep under me, I found his rhythmic breathing under me very soothing for the hour and a half drive. "Okay, were here. Enjoy New York." Renee said. Despite what happened she was in a relatively good mood. "Bye Mrs. Dwyer. Thank you for the ride." Nicki said as she stretched outside of the car while the rest of us just grunted our thanks. "Don't forget mom, we come back at about 4pm next Saturday. I'll call you to remind you."
"Your mother really had a change of mood since the beginning of the ride" Tina whispered in my ear as we were grabbing our things out of the back. "Yeah, well she told her off in such a respectful way." Jay said stage whispering into Tina's ear.
"How would you know? You had you ear buds in the whole ride," I said to her. She rolled her eyes and said, "Yeah but I didn't have music on." Everyone chuckled at her explanation.
We met up with Tulio at the gate. He gave us our tickets. "Thank you guys for coming." He said as if we would let him pay for everything and then we not show up. "Thank you for inviting us." Jay said flirting with him. They kind of have a thing, it's just not official, he always seems reluctant about it. I guess you could kind of say they were on the same boat as Eli and I. I've talked to Jay about it, she claims that Eli loves me, or at least really likes me. I haven't seen any signs that he's interested in me, other than the fact that we're sometimes 'intimate.'
I was so deep in thought, I didn't notice Eli was talking to me. "Bella, its time to board the plane. You okay?" His eyes were full of concern. Maybe he did care about me, I just didn't realize it... I don't know. "Yeah, I'm fine, just thinking" He looked in my eyes as if he was searching for a lie.
When we boarded the plane I was suddenly tired. As if all the stress of school and life and general is finally leaving my body for a short time, and I'm just now feeling the effects on my body. Either way I took a nap, and was out from the time we lifted off, till we landed in New York.
When, I awoke Eli was grabbing his jacket, "Oh, your up I was just about to wake you." I really didn't want to get up, I was cozy in my seat. "Bella, we have to go now if we want to go shopping in times square." "I thought you we're gonna bring clothes you already owned." He chuckled at me for having slurred my words. He seemed to understand though. "Well, I kinda wanted to go with you, hang out a little bit with you guys." He took my hand, and led me to the plane exit.
We found the rest of our group inside waiting for us by the luggage carousel. Tina winked at me, and Tulio chuckled, I then noticed what they were starring at. They were gawking just because Eli and I were holding hands. I blushed and released his hand. He then pulled me back in, grabbing my waist, I blushed even more and shoved him off. Causing him to chuckle in my ear. They just starred and watched this interaction. I looked to Nicki and pleaded for help. "OKAY! Time to call the cabs." I had to roll my eyes at her, she was always so obvious.
We collected our bags and dragged them outside while we waited for the cab that Tulio called. "I decided to get a van instead of cabs, I thought it would be easier." Tulio said. He is so nice and he doesn't really acknowledge it. I'm sure we could have payed for the trip ourselves but he wanted, and practically begged to let him pay for all of it. The only thing we have to pay for is, the clothes we buy here.
"Bella the van is here, are you sure your feeling okay?" Eli asked, his eyes full of concern he has the most beautiful emerald green eyes. If I could I'd stare at them all day long. "Yeah, I'm fine I just got lost in though I guess." He rolled those sexy eyes, and helped me into the van. "I already put your bags in the back while you we're spaced out looking high." I ignored Eli's jab at me and thanked him anyway.
The van was similar to my mothers, the same amount of seats so instead of me and Eli laying across the back row, with me on his stomach as we were before. Jay sat next to us in the back, Nicki and Tina occupied the two seats in the middle, and Tulio was in the passenger seat. I really didn't like these seating arrangements, now that I know that jay may or may not be listening to music.
Trying not to be ungrateful, I didn't say anything and put head on Eli's shoulder and he ran his fingers through my hair. "Are you okay beautiful, you seem of," Off? I felt fine... Maybe I feel a little unsure of myself. The thing is I don't know why, maybe I forgot something back at the apartment.
"Bella, I'm very worried about you." He whispered urgently in my ear. I am fine, I'm fine he's just blowing things out of proportion. He, like myself, does it all the time. Today is no different. I don't know why I have been feeling so overwhelmed.
"Dammit Isabella answer me." That broke it. That broke through my inner monologue. He has never done that before. He didn't yell at me, in fact he spoke very calmly, but he spoke using the bass in he throat. That's what caught my attention. Not the sound, but the vibrations that were traveling through his stomach. My head was on his shoulder, and that sound startled me.
I could feel the eyes of everyone in the car on us, they were being discreet, but I could feel it. "Elijah, I am fine. I just have a lot on my mind." I lied. I don't know what I felt, I'll just push it back, it's not important. I really don't want to ruin the trip. He is still looking at me skeptically, but left me alone. I say Jay and Tina look at me, with a face that obviously meant that we would talk later...
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