Sorry I didnt update yesterday, it was a looooong day (I was at an 'Army PT' class at 6.45am, which was a killer as I'm sooooooo unfit! Plus I have a cold so it was that much harder, I got home at 11pm and I was tired, achy and had a stinking cold! Anyway, I hope you enjoy chapter 11, and thanks again for your reviews, it really does mean so much to me to get them!
I'll try and update every day, but sometimes i may not manage it, as life is really hectic at the moment!
Chapter 11: Secrets and Lies
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Saturday passed into Sunday evening slowly, and without great event for TJ and Spinelli, both upset about their argument; neither had spoken to the other, resenting the heated things that had been said. Things had been calmer for Vince and Gretchen, they continued to talk about their plans to keep their baby, and how they would tell their parents. Gretchen was currently on the phone to Spinelli, telling her telling about the initial argument between her and Vince, and how they'd agreed to keep the baby.
"So? What do you think?" asked Gretchen after she'd replayed the information.
"I'm happy for you Gretch, it sounds like you've both decided what you want. It'll be strange though, having a pregnant friend and all"
"Try being the pregnant one" laughed Gretchen "That really is strange"
"Have you or Vince told your parents yet?" asked Spinelli "or his parents?"
"No, I think I'm going to tell mine alone tomorrow, and Vince and I are going to tell his parents together" replied Gretchen "I'm dreading telling my parents, they're going to throttle me; they hate Vince as it is"
"What about the rest of the gang, when are you going to tell them?" asked Spinelli who knew just how much the Grundlers loathed Vince, and how this was based on his families lack of wealth.
"Tomorrow I guess. Look Spinelli, I've got to go my Latin tutor is here"
"Bye Gretchen" said Spinelli, hanging up her phone.
Spinelli turned her attentions back to her completed art project as a knock at her window made her jump; she looked over her shoulder to see TJ sitting in the tree outside. Spinelli was wearing one of Joey's old baggy t-shirts, she pulled it down further over her bottom as she stood up, putting on her dressing gown as she crossed the room.
"You know, I do have a perfectly good front door" said Spinelli frostily, opening the window and glaring at the person that had caused all her heartache over the past two days. Unsure why he was there, she continued in a sarcastic tone "What do you want? Are we going to compare our sex stories with Butch and Ashley Q? I've gotta say, I think i'll win, Butch and I got pretty wild"
"Look Spin, if you and Butch are an item, then I should be happy for you, and it's your decision whether or not to tell me and the gang. I really just want to tell how sorry I am about everything that happened the other night, I was way out of line and I was a complete jerk. Also none of the stuff I said about Ashley Q was true and I shouldn't have said it, so I'm sorry for that too" replied TJ sheepishly, if looks could kill Spinelli's death glare would have killed him instantly. TJ was still unsure whether Spinelli was going to punch him; and truth be told, he thought he deserved it.
"Yes, you really were TJ; we've been friends since I can remember and I can't believe how you reacted" said Spinelli with a sigh, before continuing in what she still hoped would be a natural tone, rather than a hurt tone "I know I was a bit of a bitch too, and I'm sorry about the stuff I said about Butch. But honestly Teej, did you genuinely think we were having sex? I really thought you knew me better than that"
"I know, and I really don't know why I reacted like that" lied TJ, in reality he knew he reacted that way because he was insanely jealous and the idea of Spinelli with someone else nearly killed him. TJ hated that he didn't have the nerve to tell Spinelli the truth; despite thinking he already knew the answer, he decided to ask his burning question "So are you and Butch together?"
"No, we're not. We're friends, nothing more. What the hell made you think that we were an item?" replied Spinelli, who felt relieved to voice her confusion, but couldn't deny she was disappointed. She was hoping TJ had reacted the way he had because he returned her romantic feelings, that was what had fuelled her anger and emotion; but apparently he didn't feel the same way, and that really hurt.
"It seemed that way Spin, I didn't think it at first, not when you'd said you'd had an interesting night, and needed a shower. But then I overheard the conversation between you and Butch, he wanted to talk alone, and then you were going on about last night and how were you going to keep it a secret, and between the two of you. Then you were saying that you weren't even going to tell me, he said you were an amazing person; and Spinelli, you were acting really secretive with him" said TJ, trying to justify his actions as relief flooded through him, he knew one day he'd have to deal with seeing Spinelli with someone else, but thankfully that day wouldn't be today.
"Oh" said Spinelli, thinking back to her conversation with Butch, and realised how it could be misinterpreted "I guess I can see why you thought that. I am keeping a secret for Butch, and it's really not what you think; but I can't tell you want it is Teej, please just trust me on this?"
"Ok" said TJ feeling relieved to have settled their argument "So who was that on the phone? It looked pretty serious?"
"Gretchen" replied Spinelli.
"Is she ok?" asked TJ with concern.
"Yeah, kinda" sighed Spinelli, hating that TJ was asking her something else that she had to hide from him "Sorry Teej but it's not my place to say; I think Gretchen is going to tell us tomorrow"
"Ok then" said TJ, clearly a little disappointed that Spinelli seemed to be keeping secrets from him, but at the same time, respecting her loyalty "I better go, see you tomorrow?"
"Sure, bye Teej" replied Spinelli, watching her friend leave, despite the fact they'd settled their argument, she still felt sad.
Meanwhile Theresa was sat in Gus's room, getting irritable as he'd ignored her for the past hour, instead playing war games on his computer.
"Gus!" she finally snapped "Is there any point you being here, or are you going to keep playing that stupid game?"
"You wanted to come over. I didn't invite you" replied Gus, not looking away from the screen.
"I've had enough of this Gus" snapped Theresa turning off his screen "I've put up with so much from you, and honestly I'm not standing for much more! Anytime we're in public, you're all over me, but when you're in private, you seem like you couldn't care less!"
"So what, I'm supposed to be into you the whole time?" snapped Gus.
"That's not what I'm saying Gus, what I'm saying is that it would be nice if you seemed genuinely into me!" replied Theresa in a calm tone, although she didn't feel calm in the slightest.
"Man, you girls can be so needy" said Gus, rolling his eyes and turning back to the screen and switching it on.
"GUS!" shouted Theresa, her temper starting to get the better of her as she turned off the screen again "I'm begining to wander if you're only with me to impress your friends!"
"My friends?" asked Gus, turning back to her.
"Yes, you always seem to want to compete with Vince and Gretchen, and you're always casting looks at your friends before you do"
"Ok, ok I'm sorry!" said Gus quickly.
"Well you'll have to do a lot more than apologise to make it up to me Gus, you need to decide if you're with me for me, or if it's just to impress your guy friends" said Theresa coolly "I'm going home, you can think about what you really want"
Gus watched Theresa leave and pulled out his phone, finding the number he wanted to ring.
"Hey Mikey" said Gus, as the phone call was answered.
"Why hello Gus"
"Mikey, do you want to come over?"
"Sure!" replied Mikey happily, "I'll be there in 10 minutes!"
Sure enough, just over 10 minutes later, Mikey arrived, knocking on Gus's bedroom door.
"Hello Gus, how are you this evening?" he asked presently, walking into the room.
"I'm good, had a fight with Theresa though"
"I can't say that surprises me" replied Mikey "You both seem like the perfect match, but something isn't right, maybe you like someone else?"
Gus stared at Mikey for several long moments before responding.
"Yeah, maybe..." said Gus finally "So, do you want to watch a film or something?"
"Sure Gus, that'll be great. Brokeback Mountain starts on channel 5 in 10 minutes"
"Sure, it's supposed to be a good film" replied Gus, sitting down next to Mikey and turning on the TV.
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So TJ is really jealous and hurt, thinking that Spinelli and Butch are an item, and that she's lying to him about it. Meanwhile Spinelli is totally miffed, unsure why TJ thinks that about her and Butch, and thinks that he's acting this way because they kissed. Both are furious with the other, and said things that they didnt mean in the heat of the moment! What will happen next? (and may I point out, that if you kill me, you'll never know what happens!). Gretchen has finally told Vince, he's all supportive and they're going to keep the baby! How will their parents react?
I really hope someone is watching these, just because they really are funny! Then again, maybe I have a childish sence of humour? Anyway, here is another one, similar to the last two, any cat owners should find it funny!
www. youtube .com/watch?v=s13dLaTIHSg
just copy and paste and delete the spaces, I hope you guys watch I nearly cried laughing when I watched this one!
Sonni: I wanted to make Vince supportive of Gretchen, thought it'd be nice :) Its kinda worked out for TJ and Spinelli, they've made up, but haven't told each other how they feel (lol do you want to bash their heads together yet?) In a way I agree that Spinelli should tell TJ, he would keep it to himself, but I thought i'd keep her a bit loyal, and it adds to the whole angst of the situation! I hope you enjoyed this chapter I've not seen Thursdays eastenders yet, going to watch it in a bit. I have heard about pat leaving, and i think its probably true, I hope they make her exit good! Amira is mad for wanting Syed back, she's just fooling herself, even if she does Split him and Christian up, its not like they'll get back together –she's missing a certain piece of anatomy that Syed is interested in!
Rose-Aki: Yeah, I thought the misunderstanding between TJ and Spinelli would make their relationship interesting, and add a bit more drama than the usual stuff that I usually write! Plus as you said, the jealousy showed how strongly they really feel for each other! I hope you liked the update!
Burton's Disney Princess: well it really was fight time! Fuelled by jealously and emotion! I hope that you like that they resolved it, even though they haven't gotten to the bottom of why they acted they way they did. More suspense to come!
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Big Cliffy Meanie x