Cruz sat down and was seriously good at listening. "Well.." She replied "If you did move on i mean.. You are good looking. And there are a lot of women who'd kill to be with someone successful and charming like you. You can.. I don't know?.. Have a little fun and fish?.." Lightning knew what Cruz meant. "Yeah but I don't want that. I don't want what Bobby has. I want someone, one woman. Who I can love and come home to, sleep in the same stupid bed, someone to share the rest of my life with!.." He frowned. Cruz hadn't had someone like that really. Not really. So she couldn't understand.
Lightning looked at her. She was so willing, funny, caring, young and beautiful. She put him first a lot and most of the time. "Cruz.." He called. She looked at him. Silent and listening.
"You wanna get married?"
Cruz was so shocked. Did he really mean?.. No.. He was drunk and hurting and alone. Weak. She frowned a bit answering "I.. You.. You've been drinking Mr McQueen... I mean in general? Sure." "Lightning. My name is Lightning." He corrected. Cruz sighed. "You've been drinking.. Lightning.. And.." "So you don't want to marry me now?" he asked. Cruz stared. She was shocked and surprised. Not to mention Lightning had been drinking. A lot. She sighed answering "I want you.. I want you so much.. I would absolutely love to be your wife but... I.. Don't even think you'll remember this tomorrow..." She frowned. But Cruz was smarter than this. As much as she wanted him, he was weak and alone right now. She stood up and walked to him. She kneeled down to be at his eye level before continuing.
"But I am here. I love you.. And anything you need me to be? I'll be. I swear it." "Than be my wife." He said. Cruz stared into Lightning's eyes. Was he to drunk? Say yes now or wait.. Wait.. Wait and see if this is him or the alcohol talking. "I want to.. I want to so badly. But I won't answer that tonight.. Besides you.." She turned away before continuing "You are ashamed of me. You don't even like being seen in public with me.. Not sense the affair we had before went public." Lightning sighed. He was trying to make sense in his head but everything mixed up and smelled of alcohol.
"Cruz.. It would be different this time." Lightning assured. But his breath smelled of the drinks he had been taking. Cruz smiled a little and held his face on her hands. "If you still feel this way tomorrow, than imI'm yours. Always and forever. But I would like to wait until you're out of this?.. State.." Cruz explained. "I don't trust drunk men.." Lightning placed his hands on her cheeks. Both holding each others faces, gazes. He brushed some of her hair behind her ear. Cruz shivered at his touch. "Do you even love me?" she asked. Lightning hesitated. Hesitated or just took a moment because his brain was messed up due to that drinking game.
"I could.. Learn to love you." He answered slow. Oh that's great. That's what every girl dreams of hearing, I could learn to love you. Cruz fronwed a little then stood up. "I love you. I love you Lightning.. I'm.. Gonna get you a cab. And I'll call tomorrow." She brushed her hand through his short golden blinde hair that was dimming some what. Kissed his forehead then left. Lightning didn't stop her. He would have but he was sluggish and just dizzy. A little dazed as he sat there thinking. Losing thoughts...
Lightning's phone rang. "Gawd shut up.." He groaned. Of course the phone wasn't going to. So Lightning sat up from his bed. He realized now that wait a minute? The party? Bobby. Crap. Lightning dropped his head into his pillow. But that didn't stop the phone. He grabbed it answering
"Hello.."
Hi.
Cruz. Lightning immediately sat up. Oh shit.
"Hey."
How you feelin?
"Uh.."
She giggled.
You wanna get lunch?
"Is it already that late? Seriously?"
Yeah. I would have called earlier but.. Thought you might need the sleep.
"I did.. Thanks."
So?.. Lunch?
"Um.."
Lightning wondered a moment. Did he ask Cruz to do what he think he did?
You there?...
"Yeah. Um sure.. Lunch sounds good." He rubbed his head. Had a little bit of a head ache. But more so he was sick and nervous. Did he really ask her to be his wife? Maybe he just dreamed it. Because that would be Crazy!
Great. I can pick you up if I need to.
"Um.. I think I'm fine um.. Cruz.."
.. Yes?..
He hesitated.
"Did?...We?.."
We didn't have sex or anything. I called you a cab..
"Oh. Well... Thanks?... But.. I was going to ask if we talked about... Something else.."
Like getting married?...
Shit. He did ask her. What did she say? He couldn't remember.
Did you still want to? Really?
"Uhh.." He thought a moment.
"I think we should talk."
Right... Talk.
Well that pretty much broke her hopes into pieces.
"Cruz I was drunk.. I was stupid."
So drunk you wants to marry me but sober you wants to be alone?
"That's not exactly what I said.. Why don't you come over and we can talk."
So not in public? Again..
"Cruz, stop that. I just think this is something to talk about in private. And face it, everytime we are together in public, eyes are on us."
Guess that's true.. Okay, sure. I'll be over shortly.
"Great, I'll see yo"- She hung up on him. Lightning stared at the phone. Seriously? How had he managed to piss a woman off already! Did he actually want to marry Cruz?.. Not so sure about that. But.. Could she be a partner? Oh god his kids.. What if Cruz wasn't good with them. Gosh he was thankful that last night didn't blow out of control! Ofcourse he didn't want Cruz. The woman he wanted didn't want him. She wanted... CHESTER! FUCK!
Lightning jumped out of bed and fell on the floor. Then got up and ran iver to his laptop. It took FOREVER to turn on nd he opened his email, or rather the account he crrated for Chester. Sally emailed him! Lightning sat down and hesitated. This was a potential mess. Lightning stared at it then clicked it, opening it.
Hey Chester. I got your letter. So your wife finally was giving you the chance.. That's great for you. I'm happy for you. I won't lie.. At first I was furious with that. I hated a woman I never even met. That's pretty crazy isn't it. It made me think of my ex. Lightning had been begging me to give hin a chance sense the divorce. I tried. I tried opening myself up to him and all it caused was chaos inside me. Bringing up so many bad memories. Lightning changed into a man I don't even know anymore. but you?
You reminded me of what I love about.. Being in love. Made me feel so perfect again. I'm happy for you. Your wife is a bigger woman than I'll ever be. Being able to forgive someone is easy. it's the moving on part that's hard.
I hope the best for you both. And thank you for taking me to the hospital. I did have to step down as mayor immediately but.. Other than everything turned out alright. I hope you come to visit some time. Thank you for showing me I can love again though. Thank you for making me feel something again.
-Sally Carrera.
Lightning sighed and leaned back in his chair. He made her feel something. Which was just a joke sense Sally had told him to his face, I feel nothing. He shook his head. Should he even reply? How was it that he was.. That Lightning was destroyed and Chester was her new love. Was it seriously just the image of his face that immediately pissed and hurt Sally? It didn't make all that much sense to him. He should have just told her. Told Sally he was Chester. But now Cruz.. Ugh.. Poor Cruz. She NEEDED to find someone who actually loved her. Why did she love him so darn much. Was it because he was her first? Her idol? Why? Lightning wasn't sure what to do, and the thing Bobby joked about... Kind of rang in his head.
Chester had Sally, so Lightning could have had whoever he wanted. Could he really? Chester and Sally, Lightning and Cruz? Nope, that would and could only end in disaster. Besides, Chester couldn't return now!? Chester had his imaginary wife back in his arms. What kind of jerk would leave his wife for someone... Right... Lightning did that. Geez.. Every thing he could think of made him feel stupid and look worse of a jerk. He needed help, advice. But.. After last night.. Cal was right.. None of them were friends anymore. Not even him and Bobby.. Maybe it was for the best anyway. They just didn't have that thing that bonded them together. Though Lightning wanted that back it seemed as lost as Sally now...
Lightning greeted Cruz at the door and she came inside kind of awkwardly. "So..." She said. Lightning smiled and pulled her hand, leading her to the kitchen table. They sat down together. Cruz already knew the talk was coming. Lightning was going to try and let her down easy which was already pissing her off. "So the marriage thing.." Lightning began. Cruz glared. "Let's do it." Lightning said. Cruz's eyes immediately widened. "What?.." She replied. Did she hear him right!? "Let's do it. Not right now.. Let's.. Wait and take our time into this. See how we do." Cruz raised a brow asking "You wanna date?" Lightning sighed and bobbed his head answering "Yea.. Just to make sure this is gonna work." "But.. I'm sorry, I just.. Am surprised. You mean in public and everything?" Cruz asked.
Lightning nodded explaining "Yes.. But not yet.." Oh her face looked mad. "Listen... Just not public until I tell Sally. I rather it come from me than.. Anyone else." Cruz thought a moment then nodded replying "I can respect that.." Lightning smiled. "And the kids. I have to tell them." "Well they know you've dated before. Shouldn't be that hard." She joked. Lightning sighed "Well.. I'm not worried about the twins really.. Just.. Colton knows your face.. And Sally.. Sally made sure he knows your face.." he admitted. Cruz raised a brow in asking "Wait? He hates me?" Lightning's eyed widened "Well.. I wouldn't say he hates you. Just.. He was kind of?.. Taught to.. Hate you.." he faked a smile. Cruz glared a bit with a sigh.
"It's alright. I'll teach him. He'll learn.. It'll take some time but he will learn to like you." Cruz nodded. Wow. This was happening. "Are you sure Mr uh.. Lightning?.. Because what if we do this and suddenly Sally wants you back?" Cruz needed to know. Though no matter what he said, the truth would come out if and when that happened. Lightning frowned a bit thinking. Wow.. He never thought of that. If he was with Cruz, possibly engaged! And Sally came back?.. The pain that would put Cruz in would be torturous.. And the embarrassment.. "Sally had her chance. She didn't take it." He answered. Cruz was surprised. Convinced? Not so much but she had this chance to be with Lightning. She knew he didn't love her though. But maybe she could make him fall in love. This would be different. Not just sex. She would be involved with his kids to. Actually the thought of that made her miss her own son.
"I.. Can't believe.. We're doing this." She smiled. Lightning smiled a little to as they looked into each others eyes. "Me either. Believe me." Lightning chuckled. Then he took her hand promising "This round will be different. No secrets, no lies, and real." Cruz snickered "I'm dating Lightning McQueen. I'm actually really dating you." Lightning rolled his eyes but she was cute. That sparky little cuteness lit up in Cruz. That's the Cruz he loved and wanted. This might actually be easier than he thought. Being actually wanted and loved by a woman could change a man. Rather than chasing a woman who kept pushing away and causing heart break...
Yay. i gotta say , all you guys have helped this story along and I love it! Thanks everyone. Now L has to tell S. Idk over dinner, just at her house, phone idk how yet but he's gotta tell her before he and Cruz start getting into this. Idk how i am even gonna have S react. But i have ideas. Along with other things returning.