A/N Two chappies in 1 night! This is the life and times of an insomniac!
Anyway here we go!
Spinelli turned beet red, not believing what she had walked in on. It was Vince and his girlfriend Gretchen Grundler, going at it on the couch. She didn't expect anyone but TJ to be there, since TJ said Vince was usually out. It would figure she would walk in on something like this. She looked at her watch. 1:30 am. It looked like she was about to pull another all nighter. "I'm sorry you guys, look I'll just go. Maybe I can get work done in the car." She turned to go, but Gretchen stopped her.
"No, its ok, Spin. We know you have a key. We shouldn't have been out in the open like that." She adjusted the sheet she had wrapped around her body and looked at her friend, her face a deep shad of red. "We can go if you want. I know you need to get your work done."
"Yeah, Spin, we can go to Gretchen's. If you want you can even crash in my room." He looked her over with concern. "It looks like you can use some sleep. Let me just get dressed. Um, yeah." He blushed, realizing he was only in his blue boxers.
Spinelli was about to protest when they saw TJ come into the room, looking tired and confused.
"What's going on? I was trying to get some sleep, but I heard voices." He looked at Spinelli and smiled. "Hey, Spin. I take it you are having roommate trouble?"
"Yes, and if this paper doesn't get done, I will fail the class." Spinelli said, getting more stressed out by the minute.
"OK, we will go then." Vince reappeared, now fully dressed with Gretchen hot on his heels.
"Bye, you two," she said, blushing as she attempted to fix her shirt and pants.
After the two left, TJ looked at Spinelli and smiled. "I take it the Ashley clones won't let you study?"
"No, and its almost two in the morning and it looks like I get to pull another all nighter. Damn, Teej, you are so lucky you only have your TV internship this semester. Interning full time at MTV seems like a picnic compared to pre-law."
"Ha, ha, ha. Serving coffee to a bunch of snotty V. J.s is hardly glamorous. Plus I do take other classes, they just don't require as much work as pre-law." He patted Spinelli on the back. "Set up you laptop and I'll make us some coffee." He went into the kitchen and Spinelli searched for an electrical outlet for her computer. It was so sweet of TJ to stay up with her, especially when he had to be at the studio early the next morning. The two had always been there for each other, and Spinelli knew that she was in love with TJ, but she had no idea how to tell him. "I'll think of something," she thought as she began to type her paper.
In the kitchen, TJ was pacing back and forth, waiting for the coffee to finish. He felt so bad for Spinelli, having to live with those nasty roommates. Anyone who was mean to the girl he loved deserved to be shot. He loved her so much, but never said anything, in fear that he would ruin the amazing friendship they had. She had helped him through everything in life, and her kindness and support were what caused him to fall for her so hard. TJ fixed the two cups of coffee and walked back into the room, still thinking about Spinelli.
"Here you go Spin. Nice and strong, just the way you like it." He handed her a steaming cup and took a sip of his own.
"Thanks, Teej. You could go back to sleep if you want. I feel bad enough for waking you up. Besides, don't you need to be up early?"
"Nah, I actually have the morning off, which gives me more sleep time later. Besides I love keeping you company. After all, who was it that saved my movie presentation last year when my computer crashed?"
"I remember, we stayed up all night transferring the movie to my computer, and you ended up with an A in the class. Let's just hope we have this much luck with this paper." Spinelli pushed her dark hair out of her eyes and sighed. "But I'm with you, so I should have all the luck in the world. Being with you always seems to make things better."
"And I feel the same way about you. Especially after that incident in high school, where everyone thought I was gay and it caused me to not date for the rest of high school. Unfortunately, that dating luck has stuck with me throughout college. I'm destined to live the life of a lonely movie director, living with thirty cats in my studio apartment." TJ laughed bitterly.
"One lost bet and you're branded for life.' Spinelli giggled, remembering the incident in ninth grade, where she had bet TJ on who would get the highest score on the math Regents. The loser had to perform one embarrassing act in public. She had dared TJ to go into Kelso's dressed in drag, using a fake name. Unfortunately, Randal caught onto their plan, and told the entire school TJ was a cross dresser, ruining his reputation. Luckily his friends stood by him throughout the rest of high school after most of the other students shunned him. "And you will find someone, don't worry. And you can borrow my black push up bra anytime." She winked at him, and TJ hit her with a pillow.
"It was your clothes that got me into that mess!" TJ yelled, continuing to hit her with the pillow,
"Come on Teej, you know you looked sexy!" Spinelli laughed, hitting him with another pillow.
After five minutes of playing and laughing, the two finally settled back on the couch in exhaustion.
"See, you make everything better, Teej. I love you for it.' She leaned over and kissed him on the cheek, causing a tense moment between the two of them, wondering if they should go any farther.
"Um. I better finish this paper.' Spinelli stuttered, flushing slightly.
"Yeah, sorry for distracting you. I'll go in the other room if you want." TJ began to get up, but Spinelli stopped him.
"No, its, ok, stay. I like your company." She put the computer on her lap and began typing, leaning on TJ's chest.
As Spinelli typed, TJ stroked her hair gently, his love for her growing stronger as he watched her work. She was so dedicated, and such a great person that it made him fall in love with her every time he looked at her.
"You want more coffee, Spin?" TJ attempted to get up from under her. He looked down and noticed that she had fallen asleep. "Poor thing, she didn't even get to finish her paper." He finally got up and gently pried the computer from her hands and put it on a table. He put her on the couch, covering her with a blanket and gently kissing her on the forehead. "I love you, Spin," he whispered as he picked up her notebook and began to read over her notes.
A/N: Hmmmm, wonder what TJ is doing? Interesting chapter don't you think? I hope no one was offended by the whole gay thing, its based on something my faithful reviewer, LilVickiRyan wrote in a review in another story, plus subtly showing how stereotypes affect reputations. Thanks for the inspiration, girl! Anyway, hope you liked this and continue to read and review, just remember the golden rule, if you can't say something nice, don't say it at all, happy reading!
Spinelli turned beet red, not believing what she had walked in on. It was Vince and his girlfriend Gretchen Grundler, going at it on the couch. She didn't expect anyone but TJ to be there, since TJ said Vince was usually out. It would figure she would walk in on something like this. She looked at her watch. 1:30 am. It looked like she was about to pull another all nighter. "I'm sorry you guys, look I'll just go. Maybe I can get work done in the car." She turned to go, but Gretchen stopped her.
"No, its ok, Spin. We know you have a key. We shouldn't have been out in the open like that." She adjusted the sheet she had wrapped around her body and looked at her friend, her face a deep shad of red. "We can go if you want. I know you need to get your work done."
"Yeah, Spin, we can go to Gretchen's. If you want you can even crash in my room." He looked her over with concern. "It looks like you can use some sleep. Let me just get dressed. Um, yeah." He blushed, realizing he was only in his blue boxers.
Spinelli was about to protest when they saw TJ come into the room, looking tired and confused.
"What's going on? I was trying to get some sleep, but I heard voices." He looked at Spinelli and smiled. "Hey, Spin. I take it you are having roommate trouble?"
"Yes, and if this paper doesn't get done, I will fail the class." Spinelli said, getting more stressed out by the minute.
"OK, we will go then." Vince reappeared, now fully dressed with Gretchen hot on his heels.
"Bye, you two," she said, blushing as she attempted to fix her shirt and pants.
After the two left, TJ looked at Spinelli and smiled. "I take it the Ashley clones won't let you study?"
"No, and its almost two in the morning and it looks like I get to pull another all nighter. Damn, Teej, you are so lucky you only have your TV internship this semester. Interning full time at MTV seems like a picnic compared to pre-law."
"Ha, ha, ha. Serving coffee to a bunch of snotty V. J.s is hardly glamorous. Plus I do take other classes, they just don't require as much work as pre-law." He patted Spinelli on the back. "Set up you laptop and I'll make us some coffee." He went into the kitchen and Spinelli searched for an electrical outlet for her computer. It was so sweet of TJ to stay up with her, especially when he had to be at the studio early the next morning. The two had always been there for each other, and Spinelli knew that she was in love with TJ, but she had no idea how to tell him. "I'll think of something," she thought as she began to type her paper.
In the kitchen, TJ was pacing back and forth, waiting for the coffee to finish. He felt so bad for Spinelli, having to live with those nasty roommates. Anyone who was mean to the girl he loved deserved to be shot. He loved her so much, but never said anything, in fear that he would ruin the amazing friendship they had. She had helped him through everything in life, and her kindness and support were what caused him to fall for her so hard. TJ fixed the two cups of coffee and walked back into the room, still thinking about Spinelli.
"Here you go Spin. Nice and strong, just the way you like it." He handed her a steaming cup and took a sip of his own.
"Thanks, Teej. You could go back to sleep if you want. I feel bad enough for waking you up. Besides, don't you need to be up early?"
"Nah, I actually have the morning off, which gives me more sleep time later. Besides I love keeping you company. After all, who was it that saved my movie presentation last year when my computer crashed?"
"I remember, we stayed up all night transferring the movie to my computer, and you ended up with an A in the class. Let's just hope we have this much luck with this paper." Spinelli pushed her dark hair out of her eyes and sighed. "But I'm with you, so I should have all the luck in the world. Being with you always seems to make things better."
"And I feel the same way about you. Especially after that incident in high school, where everyone thought I was gay and it caused me to not date for the rest of high school. Unfortunately, that dating luck has stuck with me throughout college. I'm destined to live the life of a lonely movie director, living with thirty cats in my studio apartment." TJ laughed bitterly.
"One lost bet and you're branded for life.' Spinelli giggled, remembering the incident in ninth grade, where she had bet TJ on who would get the highest score on the math Regents. The loser had to perform one embarrassing act in public. She had dared TJ to go into Kelso's dressed in drag, using a fake name. Unfortunately, Randal caught onto their plan, and told the entire school TJ was a cross dresser, ruining his reputation. Luckily his friends stood by him throughout the rest of high school after most of the other students shunned him. "And you will find someone, don't worry. And you can borrow my black push up bra anytime." She winked at him, and TJ hit her with a pillow.
"It was your clothes that got me into that mess!" TJ yelled, continuing to hit her with the pillow,
"Come on Teej, you know you looked sexy!" Spinelli laughed, hitting him with another pillow.
After five minutes of playing and laughing, the two finally settled back on the couch in exhaustion.
"See, you make everything better, Teej. I love you for it.' She leaned over and kissed him on the cheek, causing a tense moment between the two of them, wondering if they should go any farther.
"Um. I better finish this paper.' Spinelli stuttered, flushing slightly.
"Yeah, sorry for distracting you. I'll go in the other room if you want." TJ began to get up, but Spinelli stopped him.
"No, its, ok, stay. I like your company." She put the computer on her lap and began typing, leaning on TJ's chest.
As Spinelli typed, TJ stroked her hair gently, his love for her growing stronger as he watched her work. She was so dedicated, and such a great person that it made him fall in love with her every time he looked at her.
"You want more coffee, Spin?" TJ attempted to get up from under her. He looked down and noticed that she had fallen asleep. "Poor thing, she didn't even get to finish her paper." He finally got up and gently pried the computer from her hands and put it on a table. He put her on the couch, covering her with a blanket and gently kissing her on the forehead. "I love you, Spin," he whispered as he picked up her notebook and began to read over her notes.
A/N: Hmmmm, wonder what TJ is doing? Interesting chapter don't you think? I hope no one was offended by the whole gay thing, its based on something my faithful reviewer, LilVickiRyan wrote in a review in another story, plus subtly showing how stereotypes affect reputations. Thanks for the inspiration, girl! Anyway, hope you liked this and continue to read and review, just remember the golden rule, if you can't say something nice, don't say it at all, happy reading!