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A/N: Dear readers, reviewers of all ages, I'd just like to say that since I've realizes the chapters aren't THAT long to begin with, I'll be answering back to reviews right on here from now on. :)

Kary2156: Don't worry I love Alex's mom too. Lol. I guess the behavior must just run in the family I suppose. And yes Eric did have a little moment of weakness there. I mean he can't COMPLETELY hate them forever though, right? And don't worry 'bout it, all the 'explaining' will be sure to take part in the next chapter. ;)

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**Arianna's POV**

"I got it!" Alex exclaimed as she reached my phone first and pulled it off the charger.

"Well don't just stand there, answer it!"

"No way! I ain't getting yelled at. You do it." She said and thrust it into my hands.

I couldn't believe I was literally bracing myself to press a freaking button, but here I was, hesitant, already almost flinching at the oncoming scream I knew you be flying out of the receiver as soon as I pressed the 'answer' button. Well here goes nothing. I pressed the 'answer' button and put it on 'speakerphone' as time seemed to stop with both of us waiting for something to come out.

"Hello? Ari, are you there?"

"Dad?"

"Oh thank god! We thought you were Mrs. P." Alex breathed out.

"There you are girls. I thought I was getting crappy reception again. I swear you'd think there was a better cell phone tower out here but noo, just the same old cheap piece of crap." He rambled.

"Seriously, Ari. I just love your dad's way with words sometimes, so elegant, refined, regal almost." Alex chuckled.

"Tell me about it."

"Anyways, I called because I just overheard both of your mothers talking and I wanted to get to you before she did, if you know what I mean. So what's this talk about you getting sick, kiddo? Are you alright?" he asked switching to worried dad mode like nothing.

"Yeah, about that dad. It was just…"

"It was just a joke Mr. P. I guess I just got bored over here for a sec. and wanted to pull a little prank on my mom. Guess I didn't think she'd take it so seriously."

"A prank? Well, god damn! I sure hope they laugh at that too." He chuckled as I mouthed a quick 'thank you' to Alex for just saving us there.

"Well it was kinda funny I guess." She said trying to laugh at something that obviously wasn't that hilarious. "Hope they thought so too."

"Well, I'm gonna have to say good luck trying to convince them of that. Oh and speak of the devil, here she comes right now. Hey, honey."

I could've sworn we both paled a bit right then. I know it sounds so stupid to be scared of your mother OVER THE PHONE. It's not like she's gonna come through it and get you, right? Well, thank the gods for that because we'd both be running away by now if she could. Let's just say my both of our mom's are two of those nice, considerate, loving ladies that actually care about their family… as long as you don't piss them off, then all hell breaks loose and there ain't no one to help you. Trust me, I know what I'm talking about.

"Don't you 'hey honey' me, mister. Who are you talking to anyways? I just got off the phone with Claire and you will not believe what she told me… Grant, who's on the other side of that phone call darling?"

God my mother sounded ticked off. Please save us dad. Please save us.

"Calm down, sweetheart." He tried in vain.

"Give me that phone." She snapped and there was a bit of rustling going on before she spoke into the phone directly at us. "Arianna. What is going on? And don't you even think of leaving the room! Get back in here Alexandria."

I looked over to the door and I have know idea how my mom knew, but there was Alex walking back into the room after apparently trying to make a run for it.

"Some friend you are." I snorted as she slouched back over with a look on her face that all but screamed 'Damn it!'

"Hey, I love you, but I don't want to die. You're mom's kinda scary when she's pissed." She whispered so said scary mom wouldn't hear us.

"Arianna. I asked you a question. Now what's this I here about you getting sick? I don't even need you to tell me it's a lie, I know it's a lie. I want you to tell me what's really going on there. And you better tell me now and tell me the truth, or so help me I will get on the next flight out of this damn place and be there by morning. Do you hear me?" she snapped.

"Come on mom. Don't be silly. You know you wouldn't really do that. Think of all that money you'd be wasting if you did." I tried reasoning with her.

She sighed a bit realizing the truth. "You're right, I'm just over reacting."

"Yeah, tell me about it." My dad suddenly interrupted in the background somewhere.

"Will you shut up, Grant!" she snapped and me and Alex had to cover our mouths with our hands to keep from laughing to loudly.

"Ugh." She sighed before taking a deep breath and sounding a lot calmer. "Now listen, the both of you. I don't know what you've and frankly I don't really care. Just think of this as a warning, or pass, or whatever. I'm going to forget I ever heard anything and you're going to make sure you fix whatever it is you're doing so no one's the wiser when we get back. Okay?"

"No way? That awesome, Mrs. P. So we're good?" Alex blurted out.

"Yes, Alex, we're good. But you two better listen and listen good. If I have to hear one more thing, anything at all, we're catching the first flight straight home and you two are going to be telling me exactly everything that happened, I don't care if I have to beat it out of you. Understand?"

"Yes ma'am." We both said at the same time.

"Good." She said suddenly cheerfully like she just hadn't threatened us or something. "Have a good night girls."

"'Night, mom."

"'Night, Mrs. P."

The line went dead after that and we both let out a deep breath as Alex turned to look at me with a weirdly smug little smirk.

"And you said I was overreacting that time I said your mom had some serious anger issues."

"Oh shut up." I said throwing my phone on the bed and heading for the door.

"You know it's true. So how does your dad do it? I mean really." She kept going.

"How the hell should I know." I shrugged.

"Hey, maybe he's one of those guys that likes it…"

"Hey! No! Just no. Jesus Christ! I don't even wanna think about that now, or ever for that matter." I snapped, making a face.

"Hey, I am just saying." She shrugged, chuckling at my reaction.

"Yeah, well, that's still gross. Why don't you talk about your mom and …" I started to snap back before I caught myself.

Five years ago, back before Alex and me had even started high school yet, her dad went on this business trip to New York. The only problem was that his one-week trip turned into a month long one, and the only reason he even came back was to back up his own personal stuff. The bastard didn't even care to let anybody know. The only reason we all found out was because my parent's had invited Alex, her mom, and two brothers to come camping with us. We were just dropping them off back home when he came lugging his crap outside. What an asshole. He spat some crap about his mind having been opened to the bigger possibilities out there for him. The truth was he found a twenty something year old dumb blond with fake boobs and a nice ass that said she's give him anything. He walked out on her whole family like nothing and didn't even blink. Sure Alex acts like she doesn't care, and has a big mouth just like her brothers, but I don't even have to look anymore to see the pain in her eyes whenever she sees a 'happy' little family walking by or something.

And then here I am, running my mouth and saying that. I felt like slapping myself at the moment. I know I didn't mean it, and I know she knows it too, but that's really no excuse. I'm supposed to be her friend and watch out for her not be the one to bring her falling down.

"Alex." I stopped right before leaving my room and closed the door slightly. "I am so sorry. Don't listen to me, I wasn't even thinking."

"It's okay." She said softly. She was looking at the floor; sounding like someone had just killed her puppy. "Don't worry about it. I know you didn't mean it."

"No it's not. I never thought I'd be so stupid to be the one saying something like that, and I'm sorry for that."

"You're not stupid." She whispered with just the hit of a smile. "You were just being you. I shouldn't have been teasing you like that any how."

"So? A friend doesn't say that no matter what. You should be kicking and slapping me right now." I said ashamed.

She suddenly crashed into me pulled me close. "I would never do that. I love you too much ever really hit you. Fool around, sure, but that's about it. …and thanks for saying sorry." She whispered.

"Any time." I hugged her back before she composed herself and pulled back.

"Come on! Let's go bug the crap outta those two vamps!"

"Alex." I complained.

"What? Plus it's not like they probably can't hear us as it is." She reasoned before dashing out the door.

There really wasn't anything I could do anyways. The fact that she was right just made it that much more true. Oh well. I wonder what'll happen down there. I have a feeling there's going be a lot of sharing to do.

**Arianna's POV**

I made my way downstairs set on bugging the hell out of those vampires, just like I'd said. Well, actually just Eric. Sure he's a total ass and gets way too pissed off at everything for his own good, but he's really hot. Not to say Godric's not, but I think I'd rather leave that for Ari to deal with. Plus, Eric's short temper will be just that much more fun to pick at.

As soon as reached the bottom and jumped off the last step both heads turned my way. It's not like I really thought something else would happen but the fact that neither said anything was a little annoying. I mean seriously how quiet can you get. It's just like when Ari gets into her little reading sessions and 'needs quiet' all the time, gees. And yes, to answer your question, I did jump off that last step, what of it?

After about an entire minute of us just staring at each other I made up my mind. I inwardly smirked as I looked at my rather tall, blonde victim. It was time to have some fun.

"So, how's it going? You two having fun down here?" I said, even though I was really only looking at Eric.

No answer.

"Well, please. Don't both go off talking all at once." I said, and at least Godric smiled slightly this time, Eric just looked the other way.

"Aww. Don't be like that Eric." I teased plonking myself right next to him on the couch and leaning against the armrest. "I won't bite."

He finally looked at me but just raised his signature eyebrow in response.

"So tell me, what brings the infamous Viking to beautiful phoenix, Arizona, more specifically known as Ari's house?" I went on.

This time I swear a vain was about to burst or something as he turned a full out glare on me.

"Do you think for one second that if we knew that, that we would still be here?" he snapped. "Why do you think we haven't just left you two…"

"You know, you're kinda cute when you're all angry like that." I interrupted him with a smile plastered on my face.

"What?" he said looking rather confused.

"You heard me. You know, I bet that's probably why he get's all those women, huh?" I said directing the last part at Godric before looking back at Eric. I'd also like to point out that said ancient vampire looking at us was looking very amused at the moment. "I mean, look at yourself. Do you ever smile?"

"Why you little…"

"Come on, Eric. You can do this. Turn that frown upside down." I smiled, slightly singing the end.

"What the hell are you doing?" I suddenly heard say, trying hard not to laugh, and not the only one by the look on Godric's face.

"Oh you know, having fun with our friendly neighborhood Viking." I smiled widely.

"Actually, we'd like to ask the both of you some questions." Godric said just as Eric looked like he was about to lung forward, which only made me want to smirk. Mission accomplished. "It could help us figure out why we're here."

"Why not." Ari said taking a seat in the only other place available right now. Now, que blush.

"Egh. Sounds okay." I said and looked over just in time to see Godric look at Ari as she started to blush slightly.

"Wonderful." He said, and I'm not a hundred percent sure if he was referring to our answer or to a certain somebody he hasn't taken his eyes off.

'Oh I bet this was about to get good.' I smirked.

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