Chapter 54: The Line Begins To Blur

Chapter 54: The Line Begins To Blur

The next morning Torrie was sleeping peacefully. She went to move her hand (which was placed infront of her on the pillow) but something was stopping it. She slowly opened her eyes and saw John's hand was covering hers with his arm around her preventing her to move. Torrie lightly smiled to herself as she felt a bit of weight come off her back. She looked over to John who had just woken up and removed his arm

''Sorry'' He said

''It's ok'' She smiled ''I'm gonna go for a shower'' She said getting and going to the bathroom as John sat there

Mean while at the Hardy's place the living room floor was covered in blankets and doona covers as four slept on the floor while Jeff was sleeping on the couch with Matt and Ashley on the floor underneath him. One by one their bodies stirred to wake up and said morning to eachother

''Mornin Kids'' Gilbert said as he walked through the living room and out the front door

''Who wants breakfast'' Shane asked as the others waved him off then he and Shannon went into the kitchen

Matt looked over to Ashley and cuddled up to her ''Mornin''

''Hi'' She said softly

''I missed this…waking up with you''

''Same''

''Jesus Christ. Why don't yous get a room or something'' Jeff said who was sleeping peacefully till that moment. He got up and walked in the kitchen

''Sor-ry'' Matt huffed as Ashley's phone went off. After a few minutes she hung up and got off the floor

''I have to go''

''Where to''

''Mickie wants to get some things before the party. I'll see you later ok'' She kissed him before leaving

At the apartment John unlocked the door and walked in the apartment with Torrie quickly following behind

''Yo'' He called out but got now answer. Then Torrie tried but again, got no answer ''maybe they're tired from the winter lovin'' John joked suggestively seeing the burnt out candles in the room

''That's gross, John'' Torrie replied

''What? They've done it before'' He shrugged as Torrie gave him a look ''Ok shutting up now'' John said has he went into his room

Torrie went to see if either of them where outside but stopped at the glass door

''Uh…John'' Torrie called out ''Do you know if the neighbors had a party last night''

''No. Why'' He said coming from behind her as Torrie pointed outside to the many alcohol beverages on the balcony floor

''John I'm getting a bad feeling about this. I mean both Randy and Stacy aren't here and with all that alcohol…what if something happened''

''I'm sure they're fine. They're probably gone to help with the party''

''I would believe that but what about the mess on the balcony''

''Those drinks have been in the fridge for months. Maybe they were testing them to make sure they're still good and ended up drinking it all. Or they had a drinking contest'' John said as Torrie folded her arms and looked at him ''Look why don't we wait till we get to the party. If they're not there then we can worry, ok''

''Ok''

''Good. Now go get ready'' John said as he walked Torrie to Stacy's room before going to his own

A few hours later the beach was filled with students plus others who weren't students (so much for the flyers being a ticket in). Aswell as drinks at a tiki bar and live local band playing on a small stage at the top of the beach.

As soon as Torrie and John arrived John spotted Randy sitting by himself on some rocks overlooking the ocean view

''There's Randy. Go grab us a log'' John instructed to Torrie before walking off. ''Hey man'' He said walking from behind Randy

''Hey'' Randy replied lowly

''You ok''

''Fine'' He grunted throwing a small rock in the water

''Where were you this morning. We got home and no one was there''

''I helped the boys bring stuff over. And who do you mean 'We'' Randy grinned

''Me and Torrie''

''Oh you and Torrie huh''

''Don't change the subject. So where was Stacy'' John asked as Randy's grin disappeared with a shrug ''Ok then. So what's with the mess this morning''

''What mess''

''The beer''

''Oh that. I had a little more then what I should've''

''You drank all that by yourself'' John asked but Randy didn't answer he just looked ahead at the water ''I'm surprised you're not hungover''

''Who says I'm not'' Randy looked at him pointedly then looked back down

''So your at a party hungover from the last night. That's not healthy man. That's a free ticket to a train wreak''

''So'' Randy shrugged

''So…'' John paused ''Is this because of Stacy. Usually you would've mentioned her a hundred times by no…'' John was cut off

''Stacy…isn't that part of my life anymore. She never has been''

''What are you talking about. I thought you loved her''

''She…I don't want to talk about it right now.'' Randy said looked around ''Torrie's waiting for you''

''Ok. But are you sure your gonna be alright''

''I'm fine''

''Alright. Don't do anything stupid'' John advised before getting up and walking over to Torrie who sat on a log infront of one of many campfires

''Is everything ok''

''I don't know. I wonder what happened to them''

''What do you mean''

''He was acting different. I think she did something to him''

''Like what''

''If I knew that I wouldn't be saying 'I think'''

''Oh'' Torrie said softly as she looked at the fire infront of her

''Do you miss this'' John asked

''Miss what''

''You know this? Sitting here talking like the good ol' days. Just hangin…together''

''Sometimes''

''What do you mean sometimes''

''Well I only think about it when I don't have anything else on my mind. And if you haven't noticed I've been a little pre-occupied lately''

''Oh right'' John said as Torrie looked towards some of the other groups on the beach ''Hey Stac'' He said as she sat near them only giving a weak smiled

''You ok'' Torrie asked as Stacy slowly nodded

''Look Stac, I spoke to Randy and…'' John stopped as Stacy looked at him. ''What happened last night''

''I…I don't want to talk about it''

''Why. What happened''

''John I said I don't want to talk about it ok'' Stacy snapped as the two just looked at her ''Sorry. I need a drink'' She got up and went to the bar

''Ok that was weird'' Torrie thought aloud

Further up the beach Maria sat in the sand drawing in the ground with a stick

''Hey there'' Said a voice that startled her. She looked up and saw CM Punk standing there

''Oh hi. Whatcha doin'' Maria asked as he sat next to her

''Well I was walking along and saw the prettiest girl sitting alone, looking sad while drawing in the sand. So I thought I'd see if I could cheer her up a bit. So what's wrong''

''Just relationship problems. I don't want to bore you''

''Try me'' Maria just looked at him

''Well I just broke up with John and he seems to have gotten over it pretty quickly'' She explained as she saw John with Torrie at the campfire

''I know how you feel. I just broke up with Candice and my room-mate is already inline for her''

''That's because you broke up with her so she could be with Jeff – Which hasn't worked out right. Anyway how is that the same thing''

''Cause you didn't know what you had until it's gone'' Maria looked at him surprised then gave a smiled, which he returned. Then Maria looked over at Randy and Stacy who were standing in separate groups glaring at eachother every now and then

''Wonder what happened with those two''

''Who'' Punk asked as Maria pointed her head to the two

''They used to be inseparable but all day I've notice They've been avoiding eachother. If looks could kill they'd both be underground. Possibly drowning – what with the ocean and everything''

''Maybe they need a break from eachother. Since living together they were always together''

''I know. It's just weird seeing them apart and looking at eachother like they're the Black Death''

''Yeah well anyway want a drink'' Punk asked standing up

''You paying'' Maria asked as he helped her up aswell

''Of course''

''Then yes please'' She smiled as they walked to the Tiki Bar

Awhile-later Stacy stood on the sand infront of the water in deep thoughts as waves lightly washed over her feet. She wrapped her arms around herself and rubbed up and down from the coldness you usually get at the beach. Hearing a giggle she averted her attention to the noise and saw Randy in the middle of a pile of other girls. If he had a red velvet robe and a pipe he'd look like Huge Hefner. Randy saw Stacy and noticed her for the first time since she had been standing there. He looked at her with intense eyes burning in her. Then some girl's ass got in the view as she stood in-between them front facing Randy. Stacy looked away and went to the log where Torrie John Mickie Ashley Jeff and Barbie sat.

''Hey guys'' Matt called out as he walked over with someone ''this is my room-mate Cody''

''I was beginning to wonder if you even had one'' Jeff said

''Yeah I thought you were one of those types that sat alone in their single-bedded room with nothing else to do but just show up at his friends dorms cause he didn't have anyone else'' Barbie joked but sounded serious. Matt looked at her a little taken back. That's the most words he heard her say in one

''Yeah…well…your blonde'' He said embarrassed that he didn't' have a comeback and sat down next to Ashley then some tall musclely guy walked up to them

''Stacy'' he called. She turned her head and saw

''Andrew'' She said surprised ''what're you doing here''

''Don't know. Found a flyer'' He held it up ''Can we talk'' Stacy nodded getting up then walked with him as the rest watched the fire infront of them in silence

''Does anyone know who that guy was'' John asked everybody who either shook their head or said no

''I called you last night'' Andrew said as he walked with Stacy along the beach ''but no one answered''

''Sorry. I had a bad night''

''Girl's night didn't workout as planned''

''Actually it was canceled cause of the storm''

''That's your idea of a bad night'' He asked

''No…It's what happened after. But if you don't mind I rather not talk about it''

''That's ok.''

A little up the back Randy was drinking from a glass bottle while looking around. Then he spotted Stacy with some guy he'd never seen before. He continued to glare at them watching her every move as she spoke. There was something about the guy he didn't like

''Um…theres something I've been thinking about for a while'' Andrew stopped them from walking a faced Stacy

''What is it''

''I was wondering if maybe we could…get back together'' He announced, as Stacy looked at him not knowing what to do

Meanwhile up the beach Jeff and Barbie were standing near the Tiki bar talking and getting drinks for the others when Shane and Shannon ran up.

''How'd the chick hunting go'' Jeff asked

''I think all the girls here are crazy…or their lesbians''

''So no go then huh''

''Nope. We'll just look around the campus during class''

''Every girl from campus is here…well except one, Candice'' Barbie noted

''Where is she'' Jeff asked

''Milwaukee. She'll be back in a few days''

''Well you never know. Maybe we could get some exchange students or something'' Shannon thought aloud

''You keep thinking that'' Barbie said. Shane walled up to her

''Hey Barbie, how bout you and me…you know'' He asked suggestively

''Ah no'' She answered while Jeff looked around the beach

''Hey'' Jeff called to Barbie and lightly tapped her arm with the back of his hand to get her attention then pointed further up the beach. Barbie looked up and saw Maria and Punk ''what's going on there''

''Don't know. But it looks like someone's out to the picture'' Barbie smirked hinting to Jeff who just gave her a 'Duh' look

A few meters away John and Torrie were still on the logs. Torrie was talking while John listened

''I mean this year has gone so fast and…'' Torrie stopped when she realized he wasn't listening ''John''

''Huh''

''Are you ok'' She asked slowly

''Yeah, Yeah. Sure fine'' He said looking to where he was. Torrie looked over and saw Maria and Punk

''Oh. I get it'' She mumbled ''It's probably nothing''

''Wouldn't worry me if it wasn't''

''Yeah sure'' Torrie teased then got up and dragged John up aswell ''Come on. Countdowns about to start''

Stacy stood still with the same shocked look on her face

''What'' she asked as the countdown started but she was a little occupied to care

''I still love you''

''I…Uh'' She didn't know what to say as they final numbers were yelled

''I'll show you'' Andrew said as the new years was brought in. He kissed her as the other couples did. Randy, who was watching the whole time, angrily through his glass bottle then, walked away hearing the smash

Maria and Punk watched the fireworks as the lights contrasted colours on their skin. Maria looked at him and smiled

''Happy New Year'' She said before kissing his cheek. He smiled at her as he put and arm around her and continued to drink

Torrie and John were looked at the surroundings around them

''Should we?'' Torrie asked. John looked around and grinned

''Why not'' He said as they pulled in and gave a quick peck. ''Happy New Year'' they said pulling away

Still in the same position Andrew noticed Stacy wasn't doing anything so he pulled away

''I…I'm sorry I have to go'' Stacy said then ran away leaving him there confused

Over at one of the campfires Jeff sat on a log, phone in hand as he watched all the couples from the campus celebrate

''Jeff'' said a voice behind him that started him and made him drop his drink. He turned to see Mickie sit down ''Ooh Sorry''

''It's ok''

''I just got a message from Candice. She said to say happy New Year'' She said waiting for his reaction which never came as he just sat their '' She said 'everybody' so I guess that includes you. I'm a little unclear on how this works''

''I was just thinking about weather or not I should send her one.''

''I think you should''

''Yeah but considering the luck we had last year if I do she'll get these ides then something will happen that makes us awkward around eachother. But then again if I don't she'll think somethings wrong or that we're fighting''

''Oh god'' Mickie breathed out in frustration ''I hope this year you will figure out what the hell is going on and stick with it'' Mickie finished her outburst as Jeff just sat calmly

''You and me both'' he agreed

''I though yous were ok''

''I don't even know if we are. I haven't seen her in a few days. Not since the day after Punk dumped her''

''Well I know she's feeling low right now. I sure if you send her something it'll make her feel better'' Mickie advised with a pat on the back ''I'll leave you to it. Just remember the way you spend new years is the way you'll spend the rest of the year'' She got up to leave Jeff to think to himself

For the rest of the night everyone started to mellow out and drink less before going back to the dorms. Because the dorms were closer then the apartment Stacy slept in her dorm with Torrie in Maria's bed who slept in Ashley's dorm. John left later then the girls so he went to the apartment not knowing if Randy was there or not. He was to drunk to care at that moment