A/N:Thank you everyone for your reviews,follow, and favorites! I LOVE YOU ALL! Sorry for taking so long to update, this semester my classes have given me a lot of homework, anyway here is chapter 52 enjoy!
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Chapter 52: Girl Talk and Confessions
After I get home, I flop on my bed and dial Richard's number and he answers on the first ring.
"Hey Kori, what's up?" he says.
"Nothing much, I was just calling to see if you wanted to go to dinner tonight", I say.
"Sure, I'll pick you up around 7", he says.
"Ok, sounds great", I say.
"See you soon", he says and hangs up the phone.
I scroll through my contacts and dial Rachel number, "Hello", she answers.
"Rachel, can you come over? I need some girl time", I say.
Rachel sighs, "I'll be there soon", she says.
The doorbell rings, I hope off the couch and answer the door, "Rachel!" I yell and give her a hug.
"Can't…breathe", Rachel says into breathes.
"Sorry", I say, "I'm just happy to see you", I say.
Rachel steps into the house and follows me to the kitchen, "I baked cookies", I say.
"Sure I'll try one", Rachel says, "Do you have any tea?" she asks.
"Yea", I say and start fixing some herbal tea.
"So what's going on?" you sound like you needed to talk", Rachel says.
"Yea, remember at the beach party, the punch I drank was spiked and this guy got made because I threw up on his shoes and Xavier came and rescued me and took me to Richard's house", I say.
"Wow", Rachel says.
"Yea, and I went to get frozen yogurt today with Xavier and he says that he still wants to be involved in my life, even if it means just being my friend", I say.
"Wow", Rachel says, "And how do you feel about all this?" Rachel asks.
"I don't know... I feel overwhelmed", I say, "I just wish Xavier and Richard could be friends", I say.
Rachel snorts, "That's not gunna happen", Rachel says.
"I know", I say, "What should I do?" I say.
"First I think you should tell Richard", she says.
"We are going to dinner tonight, so I was going to do it then", I say.
"Good, second, I think you should stay away from Xavier", Rachel says.
"Why?" I ask.
"I don't trust him Kori, I don't buy into his 'just be friends' crap, this is just some new agenda he is using to get into your pants", Rachel says.
I giggle, "He isn't trying to get into my pants", I say, "I think he really likes me", I say.
Rachel sighs, "I still don't trust him", she says, "Him and the wicked witch of the west aka Babs could still be conspiring together to break you and Richard apart", she says.
"He says he doesn't talk to her anymore", I say.
"Do you believe that?" she asks.
"I'm not sure", I say.
"Until you're sure, I think you should stay away from him", she says.
"Yea, you're probably right, the last thing I want to do mess up my relationship with Richard", I say, "It's just that I know there is good in him somewhere, I've seen it", I say.
"You always see the good in people Kori, but remember Xavier also has a dark side, that's the one he chooses to portray the most", Rachel says.
I sigh and consider Rachel's words, "Thanks Rachel, it's always good to hear your advice", I say.
"Anytime", she says, "Now I need a favor", she says.
"Sure", I say.
"Gar's birthday is coming up and I want to thrown him a party", Rachel says.
I gasp, "Rachel Roth wants to throw a party!" I yell in surprise a pretend to faint.
"Ha-ha Kori", she says.
"Sure, I'll help on one condition", I say, "You let me do your hair, makeup and pick out your outfit for the party", I say.
"Fine", she says, "I have a feeling I'm going to regret this", she says.
"You won't", I clap my hands excitedly.
After some party planning with Rachel I get ready for my date with Richard, I start doing my makeup and curl my hair into soft bouncy curls. I slip on my short red dress with a sweetheart neckline and my black stilettos. The doorbell rings and I grab my purse and go downstairs to answer the door.
I open the door and Richard is there dressed in a suit, his hair spiked as always and he has a single red rose in his hand.
His eyes go wide and his mouth drop as soon as he sees me "Damn, is it my birthday?" he asks.
I giggle, "I just thought I would look nice for my man", I say and take the rose out his hand.
"Now, can you stop drooling over me because I'm ready to eat", I say teasingly.
"Yes m'am", Richard says and we laugh.
"Did I mention how beautiful and sexy you look tonight?" he says as we order or dinner at a local French restaurant.
I giggle, "Yes, many times, did I mention how much I have missed you lately", I say.
Richard kisses my hand, "I've missed you too", he says, "I know this isn't the summer you imagined", he says.
"I know, but you're doing your best and it's not like I never see you", I say.
"I wish I could see you more though", he says.
"Once school starts you'll see me all the time", I say and Richard laughs.
"So how was your day today?" he asks.
"Good, I went to the library to fill out a volunteer form", I say, "And I went to get froyo…with Xavier", I say.
Richard twitches when I say Xavier's name, "You did what?" he asks.
"Xavier was at the library and he asked if I wanted to get some froyo with him, it was the least I could do to thank you", I say.
Richard snorts, "You could have sent him a card not go on a date with him", he says.
"It wasn't a date, it felt like an awkward lunch", I say, "I just thought I would thank him personally for saving me that night", I say.
"Are you mad?" I ask, even though I feel as if I already know the answer.
"A little", he says, "But I'm glad you told me", he says.
"So does this mean I'm forgiven?" I ask as I put on my best puppy dog pout.
Richard face breaks into a grin, "Yes", he says.
"Yay!" I say, "I knew you couldn't resist the face", I say and Richard rolls his eyes.
"Yea, yea", he says, and I laugh as we enjoy our dinner.
A/N:Sooo what do you think? Coming up in the next chapter is Gar's birthday party! please review,follow,favorite or all 3!
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