Chapter 10: Best Friends

Paul looked over at Laura and pointed through the window. "We'll eat over at Tonys Pizza, if that's alright with you. Looks like the only food place around here." Paul said taking his seatbelt off.

"Oh yeah, that's fine." Laura said smiling and opened the door. She looked at Paul as he got out, he looked perfect, from head to toe.

He was wearing a sleeveless blue shirt, nothing fancy written on it, and nice dress pants that were a mixture of gray and blue.

Laura got out of the car, and to her surprise, Paul grabbed her hand as they walked into Tonys Pizza. She felt butterflies in her stomach, it was a good, yet awkward feeling. She just wasn't used to that feeling at all. Paul led her over to the counter as the man behind the counter looked at them, asking what they would like. "Two slices of Sausage pizza." They both said in unison. Paul and Laura looked at eachother and laughed. "….With Coke." Laura said at the same time Paul said '….With Pepsi." Laura laughed, "Almost." Paul said as they grabbed their food and sat at the table by the window.

"So tell me Laura, who am I going to be fighting within the next few days, ms. Creative team writer." Paul said taking a bite of his first slice of pizza. Laura took a bite of her first slice and laughed. "Well, it just so happens, your one of my favorites, so I guess you'll be in good hands."

Paul shook his head. "Judging from your ringtone, I knew I had to be one of your favorites." Paul said laughing. Laura blushed a little and wanted to kick herself for not remembering to change her ringtone.

"Laura, you're a good friend." Paul said completely out of nowhere.

Laura looked up sipping her coke soda. "Hm?" She said a bit confused.

"You haven't really known me that long. But you listened to me in the car, you let me ramble on, your just a great friend. I just wanted to thank you." Paul said finishing off his first slice of pizza.

Laura swallowed the sip of coke that she had in her mouth and put her cup down. "It's really no problem Paul. I'm glad to do it. I've been having a fun time…" She said looking away, not wanting to make eye contact.

Paul sat back in his chair. "I'm full after one slice." He said laughing and patting his stomach. Laura looked at him and laughed right away, "Actually, me too."

"Well, it's 2pm, we don't need to be at the arena til around 4. What do we do to kill time for two hours." Paul asked smirking.

The two got up from their seat and walked hand in hand, out of Tonys Pizza. They had no idea what they were going to do for two hours, but they went ahead and got into the car.

Lauras cell phone rang as she looked at her phone, and picked up, the caller ID not showing up. "Hello?" She said quickly.

"Hey Laura, you slut. This is Ashley."

Laura gulped and tried not to look at Paul. "Listen, you are NOT going to ruin things between Paul and I." Ashley yelled.

"Theres nothing left between you two…you know that you slut. Now please go away." Laura hung up and acted as if nothing just happened. Paul stared at her confused. "Mind telling me what happened?" Paul asked.

Laura sighed. "Promise you wont be mad?"

Paul raised his eyebrow. "Yes.."

"I sorta…yelled at Ashley, she called your cell when you went to get gas, I picked up and told her to stay away from you and leave you alone." Laura said tears welling up in her eyes.

Pauls face went from confused to happy. "Laura…" Paul placed his hand on hers. "That was nice of you actually. I don't like telling people off, especially females. Even if they've done something so terrible to me. I just cant seem to hurt anyone. I love being the nice guy, but at the same time I hate it."

"Paul, don't hate being the nice guy. I cant explain it, but your honestly, the nicest guy I've ever met." Laura looked up and into his eyes, and felt her tummy tingle, she looked away quickly.

Paul smiled instantly. The look he gave her was enough, he didn't need to say anything else, she just smiled right back at him.

"Your one of my best friends already, Laura." Paul said taking Lauras hand again.

Laura faked a smile and sighed. 'Just a friend..why not more?' she thought to herself.