"Oh tell me this shirt isn't awesome" Sam said holding up the Sktzo Stylz RFR shirt. It even has her name on the back with each letter in a different color.
"It's not awesome" Ray said.
"I think it's awesome. What about m… I mean the Question Mark shirt?" Robbie said almost saying my shirt. Sam looked around they were alone.
"You have got to be more careful, Robbie" Sam said.
"I know, sorry" Robbie said mentally beating himself up.
"It's ok. You know what I think I'm going to get one. What's your favorite color?"
"Orange. Why?" Before he could finish Sam grabs a Question Mark shirt in Brown with Orange lettering.
"I've got one thing I'm buying, now let's move on to music"
"You're going to wear a Question Mark shirt?" Robbie asked in disbelief.
"No I'm just going to buy it and admire it in my closet from time to time" Sam says sarcastically
"I don't think Swami's going to like that" Ray said sounding like he was warning her.
"I don't think he likes you calling him Swami" Sam fired back.
"Oooo" Ray said shaking his hand like it just got burnt. "This one bites"
*-*-
"Travis you have to tell her."
"I can't. You know that. Plus, what about Ray?"
"I sent Ray an email last night assuring him of our friendship. I think he gets the point and he's given up. Plus I've been dropping hints that I like you."
"Really that's funny because I like you too." He says kissing her again.
"Travis, how did we end up in this mess?"
"Let's see you were playing that Flaming Lips song and you whipped your hair around" he said dramatically.
"Shut up" she said playfully
"I looked into your eyes and said "I think this is yours" and handed you you're notebook"
"Stop it!" Lily's beginning to blush
*-*-
"Flaming Lips yes!!!" Ray shouted. "I've been waiting for this CD to come in"
"The question is do you have the cash?" Robbie said knowing all to well that money and Ray don't spend too much time together.
"Actually I do." Ray said matter of factly and headed over to the register to purchase the CD as if to prove something to Robbie, maybe even to himself.
"So, how are things with you and Travis?" Robbie said shifting his weight looking a bit uncomfortable.
"Ok I guess. Why do you ask?" She said turning to him.
"Well umm I…"
*-*-
"Ok fine, now how are we going to do this?"
"What?"
"Tell Sam"
"Uh-uh you're on your own there."
"Thanks"
"For real you have to tell her soon. What happened to being true to yourself?"
"I know. I just feel so torn, she's sexy and flirtatious. When I'm with Sam I feel confident like I can do anything, a total adrenaline rush. Actually I do things I wouldn't ever think of…"
*-*-
"I umm…I...I was just concerned"
"Mmmm, you sure it's not because you have a thing for me?" Sam said raising an eyebrow at him with a little smirk.
"What??!! No…umm…I…umm…Travis and you…umm…how'd you know?"
"A girl can always tell. Don't worry I think you're cute too." She said running a finger under his chin and gives a wink as she walks over to the next row.
"I got it see" Ray said jogging over to Robbie.
"That's great Ray" Robbie said keeping his eyes on Sam.
"Hey man, give it up. She's with Travis you can't go there"
"She said I'm cute" He said smiling touching his chin where Sam's hand was.
"She's flirt and you know it. Forget it Travis and Sam are going to be together for a long time my friend" Ray said patting him on the back.
"I don't know about that"
*-*-
"What about when you're with me?"
"I feel calm. Like I can be myself and that's ok, whether it's loud or quiet, Smog or Travis or even Miss C and that's freeing."
"So you have to choose then"
*-*-
"What are you talking about they're in love!" Ray asked.
"Lily likes Travis and I think Travis has a thing for Lily"
*-*-
"Lily. You know that I choose you."
"Then you've got to tell her. Plus, I think Robbie likes her"
"You sure? What about Kim?"
"I don't know but I so would rather see Robbie and Sam together than him with Kim"
*-*-
"Travis and Lily? No way Man"
"I totally see it the way they look at each other. Plus, where are all these 'intros' they've been taping?" Robbie asked.
"That's a good question" Sam said from behind them.
"Uhh how long have you been standing there?" Robbie asked a bit embarrassed.
"Long enough to hear your Travis and Lily debate"
"I'm sure its nothing" Robbie said trying to settle her nerves.
"I think it's time we pay them a visit"
"I don't think that's a good idea" Robbie said.
"Let's Go" She said firmly.
"Uhh I think I'll just hang out here for a while" Robbie said trying to swallow the lump in his throat.
"Oh-no. You're coming with me" She said and grabbed his wrist pulling him out the door with her.
"Hey guys wait up!"
*-*-
"Listen to this song I wrote."
"Okay" Travis said taking a seat on the big red couch as Lily propped herself up on the table.
*-*-
"I still don't think this is a good idea" Robbie said still dragging behind Sam.
"Look if nothing's going on then we'll just hang at the station if not Travis is going to get it"
"You can't hurt Travis" Robbie replied.
"Yea, violence is not the answer" Ray said barely keeping up with the two of them. "Well that is unless it was you and Lily and you were wrestling in the mud…On top of each other….Ripping each other's clothes off"
"Ray, please okay? I'm not in the mood for this"
"Ok, how about just in water then?" Ray asked sounding almost hopeful like it was actually a possibility.
*-*-
"You wrote that for me?" Travis asked standing up placing his hands on Lily's thighs.
"Yea, last week. Did you like it?"
"I loved it" he said leaning into kiss her.
*-*-
"Why is the station so far away!!!?" Sam said picking up the pace while still holding on to Robbie. The guys are running now to keep up with her.
"This is going to be sooo good" Ray said.
*-*-
"Travis?" Lily said pulling away from him. "I don't want to sneak around anymore"
"Lily, you know I can't tell her"
"Well we can't be making intros for ever"
"I don't know Lily. I wish I just had an excuse to break up with her"
"I'll give you one" Lily said as she kissed him deeply. As the tongues rapped around each other the room seemed to spin with them in the center. Their heads were spinning as their lips became more intoxicating to each other.
"Travis!!!"
*-*-
"Come on"
"I think we'll wait up here for you" Robbie said after Sam had finally let go of him and rubbed his wrist.
"Speak for yourself, I've got to see this" Ray said stepping away from him.
"No you're coming too. Plus, this was your idea." She said grabbing his arm again and headed down the stairs. "Travis!!!"
"Sam, let me explain…"
"What's to explain!? You were making out with her!"
"I was going to tell you. Sam, you know that I like her…"
"So!! I like Robbie but you don't see me making out with him!!"
"What?" Robbie said nervously.
"Huh?" Lily and Ray said.
"Well that's just great"
"I know you're not getting mad at me because I like him. You're the one who's cheating!"
"She's got a point there Swami" Ray interjected.
"Don't call me Swami! And stay out of this!"
"We're done, Travis!"
"I didn't want us to end like this"
"Oh how'd you want it to end? Did you want me to catch you sleeping with her? Or should I wait for the wedding invitation?"
"He's trying to talk to you. Why you just listen to him?" Lily said.
"Why don't you shut up?! You've got some nerve smiling in my face and acting like you didn't steal my man you slut."
"Don't talk to her like that"
"Don't talk to me, you jerk" Sam says as she lounges at him but Robbie puts his arms around her waist holding her back but she still tries to hit him.
"You don't want to do this"
"O yea how about this" with that she tilts her head back and kisses Robbie putting her hands firmly on both sides of his head so he cant move his head. At first he's shocked then he let's go of her waist and she turns around facing him but he pulls her hands down from his head and pulls away.
"This isn't right. Not like this" he says almost in a whisper.
"Robbie, always doing the noble thing" Sam said smiling at him then turning her attention back to Travis. "We're done for good this time Travis" and then gives Lily dirty look and leaves pushing past Ray.
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I've been lying/ To
keep you from this pain/ Now you're crying/ And I know that I'm to blame/ And
I'll miss you/ But it's over now/ I'm so sorry/ That it has to be this way/ Please
don't hate me/ But there's nothing you can say/ To change my mind/ I've got to
go (Where's the guy that I fell for/ He wanted more and more)
Bye bye Boyfriend/ It's
time that I be on my way/ Bye bye boyfriend/ I used to like the way you'd say/
Baby back it up/ Lay down what/ It was fun but it couldn't last forever/ Bye
bye pretty boyfriend/ It's time to pack it up/ Baby cause it's over now
……Lately everything you do and say is messed up/ Things have changed - down is up/ we're outta luck and Baby I'm so sorry/ That it has to be this way/ Please don't hate me/ But there's nothing you can say/ To change my mind/ I've got to go
Bye bye Boyfriend/ It's
time that I be on my way/ Bye bye boyfriend/ I used to like the way you'd say/
Baby back it up/ Lay down what/ It was fun but it couldn't last forever/ Bye
bye pretty boyfriend/ It's time to pack it up/ Baby cause it's over now
Never put the effort into things that really count/ with a word here and a kiss there could've changed the way it's turning out/… Hands working fingers moving eyes wide shut/ And baby I'm lonely though you're right in front of me/ You controlled me/ that was that girl I used to be/ Gave up myself but that's over now
Bye bye Boyfriend/ It's time that I be on my way/ Bye bye boyfriend/ I used to like the way you'd say/ Baby back it up/ Lay down what/ It was fun but it couldn't last forever/ Bye bye pretty boyfriend/ It's time to pack it up/ Baby cause it's over now
From "Bye Bye Boyfriend" by Fe Fe Dobson
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