Taking a Deeper Look

By Takari AAF

Chapter 4- Hitting the One You Love

Disclaimer: I don't own Passions or any of the characters in this story so far. I would love to own Fox, but I don' think that is going to happen anytime soon :(

A/N: Thanks to all my loyal reviewers^_^ you guys/girls are so totally awesome! And I'm sorry it took me so long to update.

Lady Lenna: I heard that they were dating in real life too, but I'm not sure if it's true. I hope it is though^_^

Crystal Unicorn: Thank you^_^ so nice! I'll try updating Mending a Broken Heart really soon!

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"WHAT THE HELL?!" Ethan shouted in rage.

Theresa and Fox immediately bolted awake at the sound of Ethan's voice.

"Huh? What's going on?" a groggy Theresa asked.

"Theresa, how could you?" Ethan asked, practically yelling.

Hearing Ethan's voice, Theresa's eyes widened in surprise. "Ethan?! Is that really you?" she asked in disbelief.

"No Theresa, it's the tooth fairy, Of course it's me! Now what in the world are you doing in L.A. and most importantly why the hell are you in bed with Fox! Of all people!" he yelled.

"Hey, you don't have to yell at Theresa like that!" Fox exclaimed, speaking up for her. "She isn't hard of hearing ya know!"

"You stay out of this Fox!" Ethan raged on.

Gwen gasped in shock. She had never seen Ethan this angry before.  What has gotten into you Ethan?! Why are you acting this way? Is it because you still have feelings for Theresa? Gwen pondered in her mind.

"Ethan, don't yell at Fox. He hasn't done anything wrong," Theresa said.

"Hasn't done anything wrong? That's a laugh. He did something wrong all right, he was born," Ethan yelled, his words directed at Fox.

Anger boiled up inside Fox. "That's it Ethan! I've had enough your damn mouth!" Fox shouted. He swung and punched Ethan in the mouth, knocking him back against the wall.

"ETHAN!" Gwen exclaimed in fright. Ethan felt something wet running from his mouth. He reached up with his left hand and touched his lip. Looking at his hand, he saw a scarlet liquid streaming down his hand. It was blood.

"Dammit Fox!" he yelled getting back up. He clenched his left fist and ran at Fox. Suddenly, Theresa stepped in front of Fox. It was too late for Ethan to stop. The blow hit Theresa right in the middle of her stomach.

"THERESA!!!" Fox screamed.

Theresa fell over on the floor, doubled over in pain.

Just then, Whitney and Chad stumbled in the room.

"What's going on.." Whitney paused in mid-sentence when she saw Theresa lying on the floor.

"Oh my god, Theresa," Whitney shrieked. She ran over and crouched down on the floor next to Theresa.

"Theresa, honey, what's wrong? Are you okay? What happened to you?" Whitney asked frantically.

But Theresa didn't say anything. Tears streamed down her face as she tried to ignore the pain that spread through her body.

Gwen rushed over and bent over next to Whitney.

"Oh no! Theresa, are you okay?" Gwen asked, sincerely concerned for Theresa. Theresa managed to shake her head.

Ethan stood there, amidst the group huddled around Theresa. His mouth was open, eyes wide with disbelief. He was too stunned to move. I couldn't have done it. I would never hurt Theresa. It must have been Fox that hit her. Yeah, that's right. It was Fox. That dirty bastard, Ethan said in his mind, convincing himself that he hadn't hit Theresa. (A/N: what a loser, huh?-_-)

"Fox, how dare you hit Theresa!" Ethan shouted, fully believing that Fox had hit her.

Everyone turned to look at him.

"WHAT THE HELL, ETHAN?!" Fox shouted, not believing he had heard right.

"That's right, you heard me. You hit Theresa!" he yelled.

Gwen stared at Ethan. She couldn't believe he was lying like that.

Whitney and Chad looked at Fox. "You hit Theresa?! What the fuck is your problem man?" Chad asked pissed off.

"How could you hurt her?!" Whitney yelled.

"Woah, you guys have it all wrong! I didn't hit Theresa! It was Ethan!" he exclaimed.

"No it wasn't, Fox. Gwen saw it, didn't you Gwen? Tell them he did it," Ethan commanded.

"No Ethan, I won't! You hit her in the stomach! How could you blame it on Fox!?!" Gwen shrieked.

Ethan was about to say something, when Theresa groaned. Everyone turned their attention to her.

"Theresa are you in pain?" Whitney asked, concerned for her best friend.

Theresa shook her head. "I'm okay, I'm fine," she said grimacing.

Whitney shook her head. "No you aren't."

Theresa tried standing up, but fell back down.

"Sweetie, let us help you," Whitney said, taking her left arm.

"I'll help too," Fox said, getting her right arm. They carefully pulled Theresa up.

"You need to lie down, Resa," Fox said. Whitney nodded. "Let's lay her down on the bed."

"Here, I'll move the covers down," Gwen said, pushing the covers down to the foot of the bed. Whitney and Fox sat Theresa down on the bed and made her lay down.

"Better?" Whitney asked.

But Theresa didn't say anything, nor did she shake her head.

"Theresa? Theresa? Answer me!" Whitney said frantically.

Theresa ignored Whitney's frantic pleas, and stared at Ethan.

"Why Ethan, why?" Theresa asked, softly.

Ethan his mouth to speak, when Chad cut in.

"Don't waste your breath on him, Theresa," Chad said, giving Ethan a cold look.

"No, I want to hear what he has to say. Would everyone please leave?" Theresa asked, sitting up on the bed.

Everyone was hesistant to leave, but they did. One by one they filed out of the room. "We'll be right outside," Whitney said as she walked out last, leaving Ethan and Theresa alone in the room. Ethan shut the door behind Whitney.

"Theresa, I didn't mean to hit…." Ethan started to say, but was cut off by Theresa.

"Save it, Ethan. I'm so tired of you sometimes. I love you and I always will, but you have no right to try to control my life. If I want to be friends with Fox and share a bed with him, I will. Every night you climb into bed with Gwen, and you have sex with her. I sleep in the bed with Fox one time, and we don't EVEN do anything like that, and suddenly, I've done something wrong. Well, it doesn't work like that Ethan!" Theresa exclaimed, raising her voice.

Ethan didn't think she would ever speak to him like that. He was surprised by the tone in her voice.

"Speechless, Ethan? Well that's a first. Now, I would appreciate it if you would leave, and tell Fox to come in," Theresa said, stressing Fox's name.

Ethan could feel his blood boil. He turned to go out the door. One thought ran through his head. I'll get you back Theresa. I won't let Fox have you.

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*Few minutes later*

Fox opened the door and walked in, shutting it behind him.

"Hey Resa, how are you?" Fox asked, concerned.

Theresa put on a smile. "Doing better. I just wanted to thank you for standing up for me earlier. You are a great friend, Fox," she said, stretching out her arms for a hug.

"No you are the great friend, Theresa," he said, hugging Theresa.

Letting go of Theresa, he said, "It's good that you are over Ethan."

Oh, I'm not over Ethan, Fox. My plan has just begun. I will have Ethan back real soon, with your help that is, Fox. Ethan will be mine, Theresa said in her head.

"Yep, it is," Theresa said.

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*2 hours later*

A young woman with long blonde hair stood outside the Crane Apartment, wearing a black tank top and red leather pants.

"I hope I got the right address," the woman said, looking at the apartment # on the door and the one on the piece of paper.

"I can't wait to see you again, Foxy."

To Be Continued..

 ~ a/n: sorry it took me so long to update. I started school a few weeks ago and have been swamped with work. Anyway, I know this chapter really sucked. Sorry. Anyway, review if you liked it.