Chapter 9

They stepped off the bus in Cameron, Shane looking around for his friends. Destiny saw them first. There were 3 guys and a girl. The girl was holding a sign that said "Shane Helms" on it. Destiny would have recognized them anyway just because Skittle Man was standing there with a goofy grin on his face.

"I think that must be your welcoming committee!" Destiny pointed. She saw the smile spread across Shane's face.

"That's them all right! Come on ya have to meet them." He walked towards them Destiny following him

"Hey Sugar!" The girl hugged him tightly.

"We were worried about you. How was the trip?" She said

"It was good. We had fun didn't we Destiny?"

"Yeah, we did Just Shane."

He introduced her to them. Amy gave her a hug, whispering in her ear. "I hope you stick around, I get tired of being the only girl in this group!"

Jeff shook her hand. "Wow! Now I know what scenery Shane was talking about!"

Destiny blushed. "Thanks, Skittle Man."

Jeff groaned "And a smart-ass too! Lovely!"

Amy grabbed Destiny's hand "I like you already! Let's go eat!" They went out and piled into the car. Destiny squeezed in the back seat between Shane and Jeff. They joked and laughed as they drove.

They went to a diner and as they ate, They were all laughing and having a great time. Amy leaned back and watched as Destiny blended into the group perfectly. Cracking jokes, teasing Shane and Jeff sometimes too. Amy also noticed the look on Shane's face when he looked at her. For a change Amy wasn't worried about him. He had a tendency to pick the wrong girls. Destiny excused herself and normally Amy would have gone with her but she wanted to talk to the guys. Amy watched Destiny walk towards the bathroom

She smiled at Shane, "I like her! She is great Shane!"

"I knew you'd like her. She is incredibly sweet, and funny as hell."

"Well I talked to Matt after you called and we already got a room ready, now all we have to do is convince her to stay with us."

"SHHHH, here she comes." Jeff said.

"Well guys, it has been great meeting all of you, but I have to find a hotel. Can you guys recommend a decent place that isn't too horribly expensive?" Destiny said.

Amy pretended to think "Hmmm let me see... I know the perfect place!"

"Where?" Destiny asked.

"Chez Hardy!"

"Huh?"

"With us silly!"

"Us?"

"Yeah, me and Matt, and Skittle Boy lives there too but we'll lock him in the basement if he doesn't behave!" She grinned menacingly at Jeff.

Jeff held up his hands in mock innocence "Who me?"

Destiny laughed and said "I couldn't possibly impose on you guys like that..."

Amy said "Who's imposing? I seriously need help keeping this bunch in line!" She rolled her eyes. "You would not believe some of the stunts they have pulled!"

The guys almost in unison said "Who? Us?"

"See? Four against one! Please help me!"

Matt spoke up, "Seriously Destiny. We all think you are fun. And if Shane trusts you that is good enough for us. You'll probably be there a lot anyway! You don't know anyone else in town right?"

"True"

"So what else are ya gonna do?" This from Jeff

They all took turns convincing her to stay. Even Shannon who said "I've been around this crew long enough to know, you might as well give in or they will hound you to death until you do!"

"Ok, Ok! I'll stay!" Destiny threw her hands up in defeat.

"Yippeeee!" Yelled Amy.

"Let's just have a big slumber party tonight!" Amy suggested

"Yeah!" Jeff agreed. So they did.