Hey all! Here's a new chapter for you. Just another stepping stone--dates come in the next few chapters.
The next three chpaters will be a bit different. Each chpater will be a single date. It will come back together afterwards, but it's more effective plot-wise if each couple gets their own moment. The order will be: Sarah and Cody, Ashley and Randy, then Brittany and John. I had to put Sarah's first so Becky won't stroke out on me, haha!
Thanks to: x3BiggestCodyRhodesFanEverx3, JCEdgeRKO, and 101mizzpoet101 for reviewing. My faithful few, haha. Also thanks to riddicksno1babe for adding the story to your alert list. I hope you enjoy it!
This chapter is from Fall Out Boy. Enjoy and review. They're kind of dwindling so I don't know what you all are thinking.
The guys went back to their hotel to get ready for one-on-one time with the girls. The plan was to meet back at the house around five and leave from there. Randy wanted to take Ashley out for a nice dinner; he wanted to spoil her. Cody asked Sarah what she wanted to do and was pleasantly surprised at what an easy-going girl she was. They planned to order some take out and just relax at the house. John planned on taking Brittany out for a fun night. Nothing too fancy—he wanted her to feel comfortable around him.
The girls were back at the house getting ready for their dates. Sarah didn't need much work; she straightened her hair and threw on jeans and a fitted t-shirt. After she touched up her makeup, Sarah helped her friends with their hair as they gossiped. Brittany couldn't be happier for Sarah, "So when do you get to start?" Sarah braced herself for their reactions, "I have a flight in three days." Ashley stopped going through her closet, "As in three days from right now you're leaving for six months?" Sarah nodded her head and started on another section of Brittany's hair. "I want you two to come visit me at least once though." Brittany guaranteed they'd come see her and moved so Ashley could get her hair done.
Ashley had finally decided on a simple black dress and was now talking Brittany through her decision of what to wear. She kept picking out nice clothes until Sarah finally stepped in. "She's not going somewhere fancy, retard. He told her to dress comfortably." Ashley giggled, "Doesn't mean she can't look good though, right?" Sarah rolled her eyes as she reached for the curling iron. The trio finally decided on some fitted cargo pants and a white t-shirt.
Brittany turned to Ashley, "Ash, I know you are doing your hair right now, but since your hands are free could you do my makeup? I'm shaking so badly I can barely do anything." Ashley smiled and told her to bring it over. "Are you scared about what you're feeling for John or scared about how fast it's happening?" Brittany closed her eyes so Ashley could do them. "I'm scared to fall for him. I'm scared that I'm feeling all this for him already. I'm scared he's just gonna turn out the same way Matt did." Sarah stopped working on Ashley's hair for a moment and knelt beside Brittany. "Brit, he's a good guy. I think he really does care about you."
Fearing she would cry if she talked about it any longer, Brittany shrugged her shoulders. Ashley finished her makeup as Sarah put the finishing touches on her hair. The girls finished getting ready, and the guys arrived shortly after. Sarah met them at the door and told them Brittany and Ashley would be right down. Cody stepped forward and gave Sarah a CD, "I saw the Lady Peace album in your room. This one is their best." Sarah smiled and gave him a hug. "I can't wait to listen to it."
Ashley was the first one down the stairs. She had been ready when they arrived but had to calm Brittany down. Randy had to pick his jaw up off the floor. She looks amazing. Randy, open your mouth and tell her that. Tell her she looks nice. He finally managed to form the words, but when he told her what he thought, his voice started to falter. Ashley leaned into him, "You have the same effect on me," she whispered into his ear. At that moment Randy didn't know if he could make it through dinner without going completely crazy.
Brittany got to the top of the stairs and saw the interaction between Ashley and Randy. Oh, why can't it just be that easy for me? She walked down slowly, not trusting her legs as she stared at John. When she got to the bottom, John revealed a single pink rose. Sarah inwardly groaned—she never understood why people liked getting flowers. Brittany put the rose in some water and rejoined the group.
John couldn't believe how beautiful she looked in simple pants and a shirt. He hadn't taken his eyes off of her. Randy had his arm wrapped around Ashley's waist, almost as if he were silently telling the world to back off. Sarah was ready to have the house to herself now so she started pushing everyone out. "Well, if you four are done staring at each other, I'd sort of like to start my date." Everyone laughed and took the hint. Ashley grabbed a light cardigan in case the restaurant was cold. Randy held the door open as the girls said their goodbyes and left Cody and Sarah alone.
The two couples got in their respective cars and drove away. Sarah shut the door and turned to Cody, "Finally." Cody chuckled and pulled her towards him.
