Ok, here's chapter 10! I know it took a little longer to get out than
usual, but I had some schoolwork I HAD to catch up on.
Lilmisswriter: Don't worry; I am getting back to the triangle right away. Though part of me is beginning to feel that this story is less about C&L and more about how the whole gang is affected by this one decision. Anyway, I'm glad your enjoying it, no matter the focus.
Wrrrrrrite: All I can say to your question/concern without giving to much away is hang in there! I have an ending kinda sorta worked out that I think everyone will enjoy.
Disclaimer: I don't own BMW, or the town of Drums, PA
"Thanks Again Eric" Cory said, as he and Eric traded keys
"You better be thankful" Eric replied with mock seriousness, "You do realize that this means I have to drive around your old hunk of junk for a week?"
"Yes, and you're the best big bubba in the whole wide world for doing it!" Cory laughed, putting the key to his brother's car on his key ring.
It had been about a month since the night Cory and Eric had driven Lauren home from Philly. John Adams was closed for spring break, and Cory was headed up to the tiny town of Drums, PA to spend the week with Lauren. They had been planning this get-together from almost the same day they parted. The long-distance relationship thing was tough, but he felt they were weathering it well, and couldn't wait to see her again. As excited as he was though, he was also very nervous, because this trip would be the first time he was going to meet Lauren's family.
Meeting the parents, ouch! Never easy, but in his case harder than for most, because he'd never really had to do anything like this before. Topanga's parents and aunt had known him all his life, and the majority of that time he'd pretty much been dating their daughter/niece. So this meeting really had him a bit freaked out. What if they don't like me? What if they meet me than forbid me to date their daughter? What should I say? What should I wear? Should I bring them a gift? All these lovely thoughts and more had been flying through his head ever since Lauren had invited him to dine with her family when he came up. She kept assuring him that everything was going to be fine, but for some reason he just couldn't believe her. It wasn't just for your normal reasons either, he knew that somehow. He was well aware that he'd think she was just trying to calm his nerves, but he could since that it was more than that. It was almost, he mused, as if when she reassured him, she was also trying to reassure herself. That was the part that really scared him.
"No matter what happens with her parents" Cory thought "I am going to enjoy spending this week with the woman I love. I won't let anyone or anything interfere with that."
"Well, thanks again Eric" and so saying, he threw on his jacket and went to head out the door. It was a long way to Drums, and he was getting off to a late start. "No problem, have fun, and don't do anything I wouldn't!"
*Meanwhile Across Town*
"Are you sure I look ok?"
"Girl, you look like a million bucks! This guy isn't going to know what hit him!"
"You're my best friend, you're required by law to say that."
"So what if I am? It's true! Now stop fidigiting and get your shoes on. He's going to be here any minute."
"Ok, ok, I'm getting! Thanks again for helping me get ready for this" Topanga said to Angela as she slipped on her favorite pair of black boots "I don't know how I'm ever going to repay you."
"You can repay me by going out on this date and having a wonderful time! It's all I ask, really. It would make my poor heart so glad."
"Stop it!" Topanga collapsed in a fit of giggles on the bed "I keep laughing this hard I'm going to start crying and ruin my mascara!"
Ding Dong!
"He's here!" Angela and Topanga cried in unison, a look of fear and anticipation coming over both of their faces. Then realizing what had just happened, they burst into another fit of nervous giggles.
Ding Dong!
"Ok, ok, we're coming!" Angela cried out "Can't even give a girl time to have a good fit of laughter. Where's the humanity?!"
"No idea. Come on, let's get down there before I chicken out completely"
With that they exited Angela's room and went to answer the door, behind which Topanga's first post-Cory date was waiting.
And so the stage is set. Chap. 11 coming soon, I am planning on putting in both the visit and the date, but it might end up being just one or the other, I never know until I start writing where I'm going to finish. R&R!
Lilmisswriter: Don't worry; I am getting back to the triangle right away. Though part of me is beginning to feel that this story is less about C&L and more about how the whole gang is affected by this one decision. Anyway, I'm glad your enjoying it, no matter the focus.
Wrrrrrrite: All I can say to your question/concern without giving to much away is hang in there! I have an ending kinda sorta worked out that I think everyone will enjoy.
Disclaimer: I don't own BMW, or the town of Drums, PA
"Thanks Again Eric" Cory said, as he and Eric traded keys
"You better be thankful" Eric replied with mock seriousness, "You do realize that this means I have to drive around your old hunk of junk for a week?"
"Yes, and you're the best big bubba in the whole wide world for doing it!" Cory laughed, putting the key to his brother's car on his key ring.
It had been about a month since the night Cory and Eric had driven Lauren home from Philly. John Adams was closed for spring break, and Cory was headed up to the tiny town of Drums, PA to spend the week with Lauren. They had been planning this get-together from almost the same day they parted. The long-distance relationship thing was tough, but he felt they were weathering it well, and couldn't wait to see her again. As excited as he was though, he was also very nervous, because this trip would be the first time he was going to meet Lauren's family.
Meeting the parents, ouch! Never easy, but in his case harder than for most, because he'd never really had to do anything like this before. Topanga's parents and aunt had known him all his life, and the majority of that time he'd pretty much been dating their daughter/niece. So this meeting really had him a bit freaked out. What if they don't like me? What if they meet me than forbid me to date their daughter? What should I say? What should I wear? Should I bring them a gift? All these lovely thoughts and more had been flying through his head ever since Lauren had invited him to dine with her family when he came up. She kept assuring him that everything was going to be fine, but for some reason he just couldn't believe her. It wasn't just for your normal reasons either, he knew that somehow. He was well aware that he'd think she was just trying to calm his nerves, but he could since that it was more than that. It was almost, he mused, as if when she reassured him, she was also trying to reassure herself. That was the part that really scared him.
"No matter what happens with her parents" Cory thought "I am going to enjoy spending this week with the woman I love. I won't let anyone or anything interfere with that."
"Well, thanks again Eric" and so saying, he threw on his jacket and went to head out the door. It was a long way to Drums, and he was getting off to a late start. "No problem, have fun, and don't do anything I wouldn't!"
*Meanwhile Across Town*
"Are you sure I look ok?"
"Girl, you look like a million bucks! This guy isn't going to know what hit him!"
"You're my best friend, you're required by law to say that."
"So what if I am? It's true! Now stop fidigiting and get your shoes on. He's going to be here any minute."
"Ok, ok, I'm getting! Thanks again for helping me get ready for this" Topanga said to Angela as she slipped on her favorite pair of black boots "I don't know how I'm ever going to repay you."
"You can repay me by going out on this date and having a wonderful time! It's all I ask, really. It would make my poor heart so glad."
"Stop it!" Topanga collapsed in a fit of giggles on the bed "I keep laughing this hard I'm going to start crying and ruin my mascara!"
Ding Dong!
"He's here!" Angela and Topanga cried in unison, a look of fear and anticipation coming over both of their faces. Then realizing what had just happened, they burst into another fit of nervous giggles.
Ding Dong!
"Ok, ok, we're coming!" Angela cried out "Can't even give a girl time to have a good fit of laughter. Where's the humanity?!"
"No idea. Come on, let's get down there before I chicken out completely"
With that they exited Angela's room and went to answer the door, behind which Topanga's first post-Cory date was waiting.
And so the stage is set. Chap. 11 coming soon, I am planning on putting in both the visit and the date, but it might end up being just one or the other, I never know until I start writing where I'm going to finish. R&R!