Life in the Hills 3

Chapter Twenty Five - Over the Line

A hot summer was never heard of in the city of Denver until this year rolled by. The temperatures could be soaring but it didn't heat up Eve's cold life – in fact, it just continued to get colder and colder.

"You expect us to be your friends while you've been in California and not a single peep out of you?" Responsible for the angry fit was Hanna, a now former friend of Eve's – who was shrieking at the top of her lungs, with another set of Eve's former friends, Kayla and Chrissy, "You've moved to Beverly Hills and you think you've gotten all high and mighty and that your better than us so you decided not to call or email or text. Nothing! We've all called you, hoping to talk but all we got was your voicemail. We'd even wanted to web chat but you were busy with everything. Apparently, you didn't have enough time for your real friends."

Being batter with the rants and screams was Eve Torres. Looking forward to a much excited reunion with friends in Denver has turn much more unexciting in the matter of moments. The three friends weren't too happy with how Eve has treated them in the past and they've reached their tipping point.

"We've been your friends since middle school but when you left, you'd constantly say you'd miss us and wish we were with you. Apparently that doesn't matter because you've been having the absolute time of your life! It looks and sounds more like you've loved it now that us three were out of the picture and now you expect to come back and act like nothing happened?" Now this angry rant was coming from the short hair female known as Kayla, "Eve, I'm done with you."

"Count me in too," Agreed the much taller brunette, Chrissy, to Kayla's left, "I never want to see your ugly face again!"

"Let's add a little more to that," Spoke Hanna, the leader of the trio, "We're all done with you. We never want to see you again. Don't you ever come back to this city! We don't want you here so goodbye Miss Beverly Hills – enjoy your fabulous new life!"

The final grim words glued themselves right onto Eve's mind, as the trio began to walk away from her – leaving her alone on the streets of Denver. She was so excited to see them but once the anger rolled out – she knew what was coming along. Her only possible set of friends left were now gone along with the many others she'd lost.

Though classes hadn't begun back home, the rumor mill was twirling away in California.

Rumor number one went a little like this: Eve was leaving Beverly Hills permanently and was never going to come back. False – she was leaving Beverly Hills for a short time to visit friends, which as anyone can see backfired, but she will be returning right before the first day of school.

Rumor number two was the worst: Eve had planned on seducing Ted and getting him into bed though he was already taken by her former BFF Maryse. False - She never even remotely thought of that idea and it was Ted that had kissed her but that was completely blown out of proportion and look well it landed her; In West Beverly High's most hated list.

Now she was left alone – she had no one else excluding her mother and grandmother but the point of this trip was to rekindle the friendship she had with her friends but things don't always go as you plan.

Of course, she was feeling horrible than ever now and as much as you hate to admit if your wrong, she was. Once she was in Beverly Hills, she had gotten a new life and completely forgotten about the three girls. She couldn't even call because she was so caught up in everything and they eventually stopped calling and this is what happened – isolation and distance. Their friendship had completely crumbled.

If she hadn't heard any of the rumors or gossip, the only real friend she had was Kelly but she couldn't speak to her with the fear of being battered with rumors and false information.

Her phone vibrated; the name was familiar but certainly not one she'd call a friend right about now. A little hesitation rose when she decided to press send and accept the call, "What do you want Ted?" Was the harsh and cold greeting given to him.

"I don't understand the whole attitude – what's wrong?"

He was unaware of some of the most recent things that happened, except for the events on Junior night. Eve gathered up strength and revealed everything, in a unlike kind of Eve tone, "You want to know what's wrong? I've lost everything. I've completely lost everything I could imagine. I lost friends, trust and I've lost my happiness that I once have."

Still unaware of what exactly happened, Ted decided to ask away, "How is everything lost?"

"Shall we begin with Junior night? I lost Maryse as a friend because of what you decided to do. The kids in our school think I'm a complete slut because of what I apparently was going to do. I've been humiliated and I come back to Denver to see my old friends and they can't stand the sight of me and want nothing to do with me. So you tell me, what could be wrong?"

Even though she was in the middle of a park, she wasn't going to let the fear of others seeing her cry let her stop from crying – she balled out. She couldn't stop at this rate and Ted could hear it all and felt extremely horrible.

"I'm sorry Eve – this is my entire fault."

"Tell me something I don't know and why the hell are you even calling me? I don't get why you'd even want to talk to me."

Ted bit on his lip as he quietly waited at Los Angeles International airport – he too was leaving Beverly Hills for a little while, along with his younger sister – Riley DiBiase – and just what he told Maryse that night, he wanted to go see his father and take his sister along with him.

"I'm also leaving Beverly Hills for a little. I'm going to Virginia with my little sister. We're actually going to board really soon and I just wanted to call you to see how things are."

In a wise way, she said, "Well now you know so there's no other reason to talk to me."

Ted received the hang up on his line, just as he took a seat in the waiting area. His sister looked over and could see the look on his face. For a ten year old, she knew when something was wrong and something was surely wrong, "What happened Ted? Were you talking to your girlfriend?"

He looked down at his younger sister and tried to smile, "It's just an old friend – that's it. I just wanted to see how she was doing," He didn't want to be a person to bring the mood down in the situation so he wanted to keep it modest, "But are you excited to go back home?"

"Yeah, I miss Daddy a lot but are you sure Mommy's going to be okay with this? And Clark?"

Clark Hobart – was a referral to Ted's step dad. Wasn't the nicest man in the world but his mother still believed he was everything when he was really just a horrible human being all over. Ted needed to get out of their and finally, the two were this close. Once they were on the plane, there was no way to stop them from getting home.

"Yeah, mom knows and she's okay. We're just going to surprise Dad when we get there and trust me; we're going to have a lot of fun in Virginia Beach. Dad has the beach right on the water and we can do whatever we want."

The young one smiled and Ted could only hope he could keep his younger sister's promise.

The ripples of water washed along the shore, covering up her feet but would soon retract back into the sea. The wind brushed up against the shore as young Nikki Bella walked along the shoreline.

Occasionally, she'd kick some water and smiled. This summer wasn't panning out too bad so far – it had only been a few weeks into the summer. Multiple parties to attend, countless days on the beach and plenty of boys walking around; it certainly was at its peak.

There was only one boy that seemed to be a little out there – Dolph.

Apparently, he was super glued to her – every morning she'd see him and receive the daily advances and like every advance, she'd push him back and back to what appeared to never end. The farther he was pushed back was the more annoying he has gotten. Every morning she'll receive a stare – not directed at her face but two other assets that stood out on her body apparently.

A peaceful evening walk on the beach would not be ruined by him – but by a set of other individuals. Three surfers came running by Nikki, one of them knocking her over onto the wet sand and shallow water. Once on the ground, she yelped as her foot scratched up against a shell. Her head turned over and looked at the trio of idiots and like Nikki, she'd yell.

"You idiots! Too busy to even look at where the hell they are going. I swear, people are getting stupider by the day."

And the three didn't really take the threat seriously as they simply giggled away at the matter. While she remained on the floor, Nikki looked upwards and noticed a hand was extended. And who's hang could that have been? The one person she didn't want to see.

"You okay there?"

Quickly, she slapped away his hand and stood up on her own feet, "I'm completely fine and I can pick myself up, thank you very much. I don't need your help so don't worry."

"Listen, I was just trying to be nice and offer you a hand. No need to get all rowdy with me," Spoke the larger man, dressed in his swim shorts, "I saw over there how they just basically tackled you down like a quarterback. I don't think you'll do such a good job on a football team."

"As tempting as it is, I'm not interested in being a three hundred pound sweaty man. Not really for me."

He sighed with a laugh and proceeded to nod at the Bella's comment, "Shouldn't you be planning another big party? The last one was really good and me and the guys can't wait till the two of you throw another party."

"Well, the last party you were completely wasted. You puked in our toilet and lucky for me, I got to see the whole show! Yay!" Sarcastically, she'd toss her hands up in joy, "And then you told me I was hot. A bit flattered until you described to me what you wanted to do with me in your bed but luckily, I stuffed your face with bread before you could say another word. As it is every girl's dream to hear a guy's sexual fantasy about her."

"I wasn't that bad."

"Oh yeah, just like Alicia's weave isn't that bad. Face it; you really can't hold your alcohol. You're a light weight."

Hearing those words kind of took away from his masculinity. A man's masculinity was extremely important to him and you take that way and you feel like a woman. Plus, it makes him feel like a loser. Dolph didn't take the accusation lightly.

"Lightweight? I could go on for hours and be fine. Trust me, once I had a whole keg of beer to myself and I was nowhere near getting alcohol poisoning or throwing up. I can control myself and hold my alcohol. It was probably you who drank and you just made this up."

"No, I didn't. Actually, after a while I got some pictures of you. Nattie came by and we took some pictures with you. Your face was pretty damn priceless – it's like your eyes were red and you kept telling yourself you were sexy."

"Well, I wasn't lying," A cocky smirked emerged and Nikki just rolled her eyes.

"And the funniest part had to be where you told me that you and Jack had a bet that you could sleep with me that night but now, it's two weeks later and you have yet to sleep with me, no thank you by the way and this is not an offer to complete that bet, and I think you lost a hundred bucks."

Though she was a difficult girl, it was like a challenge to try and get to her, "What?" Deny deny deny – was his plan, "I never did such a I thing. I mean, Jack needed to borrow hundred bucks and he came to me and told me that his dad needed something and I was like you know you can ask me for anything bro and I just gave it to him. There wasn't a bet or anything. I don't know what you're talking about – you were probably drunk too."

"Whatever you say!"

As Nikki started to walk away from him, down the beach, he'd follow but he wanted a second chance, "Okay Nikki, I know we didn't get off on the right foot and you might think I'm a jerk but I hope we could maybe restart this whole thing – start fresh you know?" She stopped and turned to him, to see his hand out, "I'm Dolph Ziggler."

Giving him a blank stare, she quickly said, "Nikki Bella. Okay, goodbye," And turned right back around, walking away.

"Wait? Aren't we supposed to start fresh and get to know each other you know? After all, we're friends."

Again, she was forced to stop and she turned around, smiling at him, "I know plenty about you. You're a womanizer; you're a jerk, alcoholic and have the brightest hair color possible. I know too much."

"I'd like to get to know you too."

"All you need to know is that you're not going to get any of this," Showcasing her body and smirking once more, Nikki turned away and departed – finally not being interrupted and stopped.

Dolph stood there and only could think that Nikki was one amazing girl and there was something about her that he liked so much. The fact that's she has a sharp mouth and seems to be aggressive was more appealing and she seemed to be a girl who was difficult; but he was up for the challenge. Dolph always liked a few challenges.

Nikki returned to the beach house and saw Maryse minding her own business, a large shadow came through blocking the ever so strong sun rays from striking her body. Raising up her sunglasses, she saw the figure happened to be her next door neighbor, "Your blocking the sun, I hope you know that."

"Excuse me Maryse – here I am trying to help you protect you from skin cancer and other related skin diseases contracted by the sun. I'll move back out of the way and you can have all the cancer you'd like."

Taking to the side, Maryse grinned, "Why must you bring so much negativity onto me? I mean, I was doing just fine until you decided to show up!"

"I don't appreciate that," Snarled back the Miz, "And without me, you would probably be having the absolute miserable time here. Face it, the Miz brightens up everyone's day – no matter where he is."

Maryse laughed away, "You really think that?"

"No, I know that."

Nikki simply laughed in the background before she came forward, "So what have you two been up to while Dolph has been stalking me? Anything I should know of?"

"Miz was just leaving," Maryse stood up onto her feet and smiled, "And I was off to take a shower. Nikki, would you like to join me?"

Miz's eyes flared up based on Maryse's question. He titled his head over to Maryse than to Nikki who nodded, "I'd love to shower with you Maryse. But I was thinking more of a bubble bath?"

"I'd like a bath."

The two females linked arms and walked into the house while Miz, he stood there with an image etched in his mind that would not be leaving his mind any time soon.

Something was certainly cooking in the Cena residence. Men can screw up on a lot of things but they can, well John can and cooks one hell of a rack of ribs on the grill. In the kitchen, he wouldn't be too excited but a grill is a man toy.

On the Friday evening, he managed to cook something up for the family and one person who's only family appeared to be John's. Randy sat quietly beside the dinner table on the patio, staring at his beer senselessly.

The man was completely lost. He's lost just about everything he could think of. His life, his wife, his children and his family. Word had gotten out to both Randy and Stacy's family about what had happened and both families are upset with the man. Randy's own parents won't even talk to him after this all. His life has completely changed for the worse.

No word from Stacy at all. She was somewhere but he didn't know where. Randy didn't know if she was still in the city or maybe in a different state or perhaps a different country. He had not the slightest clue. For all he knew, she could be halfway across this country or not even in this country.

A weak sigh emitted through his lips as John came over to him, handing over a platter of burgers before him, "I know you're a well done type of guy so I put yours to the side and the rest are for Torrie and the kids."

"Thanks," He splurged out of lips. It was the most unenthusiastic tone John had ever heard. The whole Stacy leaving thing was certainly eating him slowly. Randy hadn't been seen like this in a long time.

"So you haven't heard anything from Stacy?"

"Not a word."

"Listen man, this is all going to be fixed. It's just going to take some time and we'll find her. We'll find Stacy, Emily and Connor. Torrie and I are going to help you and we won't stop until we find her and fix this whole thing between the two of you."

Hearing the reassuring words of his old friend certainly brought some faith back into Randy. He wouldn't settle for anything and he'd finally Stacy in time and fix this whole mess he had gotten himself into.

The reflection of the moonlight against the sea hadn't looked so beautiful before. The cool breeze brought the necessity of having a warm sweater. Lucky for Kelly, Cody had a big West Beverly sweater in his car for safe keeping.

Was she a horrible person? Spending time outside the hospital wear her boyfriend is in exchange for spending time with someone you love just as much as your boyfriend? These questions didn't have an answer.

Not too far away from the Santa Monica pier, Cody and Kelly walked along the shore line with the busy Santa Monica Pier sticking out behind them. It's been a much quieter summer than usual. Eve had completely disappeared without a trace and Kelly really only had Cody here and Maryse and Nikki sometimes – but mostly Cody was there.

Walking side by side, Cody took Kelly's hand grasping it tightly. She liked it but then she realized she'd be betraying Evan. Come to think of it, these last past few weeks she been betraying him by kissing another boy, sleeping with another boy and now holding hands with another boy. Didn't make any sort of sense.

Kelly snapped her hand away and of course, Cody didn't take it very well, "Why'd you snap your hand away like that? What's the matter?"

"This – this is what's the matter. We're whats the matter ."

"I didn't see you complaining about this when we kiss and when we –"

"Don't," Kelly stopped him from completing his sentence, "I know but it's wrong. Cody, I have a boyfriend who's laying in a hospital bed and hopeful will come out of his coma. I'm a horrible person. This is like worse than cheating."

He'd lie if he didn't feel bad himself. Evan was practically his best friend and he sat here doing this to him. It was wrong. It wasn't right and he wasn't being a good friend but he nor Kelly could control their feelings for one another. If they felt this way, they can't stop it. It's like it's meant to be.

"I understand what you're going through. Evan's my best friend and I'm doing this to him – my own best friend? It bothers me too but you're worth it. You're worth it all. I wouldn't change a damn thing because that's how much you mean to me."

Kelly slowly turned toward Cody, looking him cold into the eyes, "You meant that? Do you really mean that?"

"I do – I could never tell you anything more true than that."

Looking right up his crystal eyes, she leaned forward placing a soft kiss right onto his lips. Cody took the Blonde right into her arms, firmly wrapping them around her waist and accepting her kiss. Their thoughts collided and only one thing was on each other's mind…

One another.

A/N: I know, this was just HORRIBLE!
One of the worst chapters i've written for this story. Poorly written/Constructed.
It was mainly because it was a filler chapter. Not much really goes on here so i'm sorry!
Next Chapter, Senior Year begins! :) And A new Character comes in - any guesses? Clue: It was on one of my polls.
With school back on, it's much more difficult to update so i'm sorry if some of these are late and all.
Weekends/Days off are my best bets of actually getting something done.
And some have asked it there's a life in the hills 4 - to be honest, i'm not sure.
As i get deeper into college, i have less time to update and i'm getting no ideas :(
So i've ONLY been thinking of leaving Fanfic after this story is completed. It's only a thought and if it is, this story is not close to even being halfway finished just so you know. I have a feeling this story will go somewhere between the 50 to 60 chapters. YIKES! But there could be a chance for a life in the hills 4, just haven't really thought about it.
Just thought i should put it out there...
Thank you for the reviews - take care! xxxxx