AN: Thanks again for all the reviews! You guys are the best and as I
promised, here is the next chapter to Twists of Fate!
Chapter 9: Same Old Thing, Just a Different Day
It had been about three months since Blake left. He unfortunately was unable to visit for Christmas, but he sent the group their gifts and Christmas cards. He was in Florida now and busy as ever with twice a day practices, school tutoring on the road and the upcoming races. He and Tori emailed each other at least once a week and talked on the phone once a month. He also kept in touch with the others via email and he talked to Hunter once a month whenever he would talk to Tori. They would talk on the last Friday of each month since the Bradley house was used for movie night every Friday night.
Dustin and Tori continued their 5:00 am ritual of riding. Tori was already now riding a 250, much to Dustin and Hunter's surprise. Tori saved up money and bought her own bike from Storm Chargers. She got a good discount of course because of Dustin. He was starting to show her a few tricks here and there whenever they went riding. Tori and Hunter would ride whenever he didn't have class. The two were becoming really good friends in the passing months.
It was Friday night and everyone was huddled in the Bradley living room. It was Dustin's turn to pick up the movies from the rental place. He picked up American Wedding and Ice Age.
"Why Ice Age dude?" Shane asked his goofy roommate.
"Because it's my favorite man! That Sid sloth thing is cool and the movie kind of reminds me of us." Answered Dustin who was now receiving strange stares from everyone.
"And exactly how does this movie remind you of us?" Cam questioned from his position on the recliner in the corner of the room.
Dustin looked up at him from where he was on the floor and said, "Because they are a herd, a weird herd, but none the less a herd. We're a team, a weird one at that, but we are still a team right dudes?"
Everyone had to laugh at the fact that only Dustin could compare them to a herd of animals. "Only you, Dustin can do such comparisons," replied Tori who was sitting on the couch with Hunter.
"I agree," Shane added. He was seated on the other recliner. "So, what's on the menu for tonight?"
Tori and Hunter were the cooks in the group. They either cooked that night or they would order pizza or Chinese take out. "Well, what are you guys in the mood for?" Tori asked.
"How about some Walking Tacos, dude! I haven't had those since we were kids Tor." Dustin requested.
"Walking tacos? Dustin, what in the heck is that?" Shane wanted to know.
"Bro, it is awesome! You take a small bag of Fritos, crush them up a little, open the bag, add taco meat, and whatever you like into it. I like mine with sour cream, tomatoes and lots of cheese. Oh yeah and you eat it with a spoon. Dude, I am telling you it's an awesome movie night meal because you don't need plates and you can eat it right in front of the TV." (AN: Walking Tacos are great!) Dustin said as he rubbed his hands together in excitement from the thought of his favorite childhood dish.
"Yeah guys, it is good. So, what do you all think?" Tori asked.
"Yeah, I'll give it a try," replied Hunter. "I have some bags of Fritos in the cabinet and I took out some ground beef this morning, just in case you guys wanted to make nachos or something. I guess it's basically the same thing."
"Cool, I'll get into the kitchen and start cooking." Tori said as she got up off the couch.
"Here, let me help you," Hunter replied as he too got up off the couch. Dustin seized the moment and bounded onto the couch. He was tired of sitting on the floor. The rest of the guys decided to watch the sports channel in the mean time.
After the Walking Tacos were served Hunter popped in Ice Age per Dustin's request and settled on the floor next to Tori. Later into the movie everyone fell asleep minus Dustin, who was still awake and content on the couch. When the movie ended he debated on whether or not to wake everyone. He decided against it and turned off the TV and got comfortable on the couch and fell asleep.
An hour or so later Tori was dreaming of Blake and the last time they were together. She had fallen asleep beside him with his arms around her. She missed him so much. Her dream seemed so real because she could swear that she felt strong arms around her. Hunter who was sleeping beside her on the floor felt another body next to him and instinctively placed his arms around the warm body. All of a sudden his senses were assaulted by the smell of salt water and something light and sweet. It kind of reminded him of how Tori smelled whenever she was near. Tori who was still lost in her dream turned over and snuggled closer to the person that was holding her. She settled her face in the crook of his neck. He smelled familiar, but not quite like Blake. This scent was more distinctive. 'It smelled a lot like Hunter-- Hunter?' she thought. Hunter at the same instance was thinking the same thing, 'Tori?' The two then jolted awake.
AN: Don't you just love cliffhangers? By, the way Walking Tacos is a real dish. They are great for movie nights or sleepovers.
Read and Review please! If any of you were trying to review this story as an unsigned reviewer, you can do so now since I realized that I had my account set up to not receive them. Oops!
Also check out my last installment for my Valentine's Day fics. It's called, "If Only For One Night." It's a Dustin/Tori pairing.
Chapter 9: Same Old Thing, Just a Different Day
It had been about three months since Blake left. He unfortunately was unable to visit for Christmas, but he sent the group their gifts and Christmas cards. He was in Florida now and busy as ever with twice a day practices, school tutoring on the road and the upcoming races. He and Tori emailed each other at least once a week and talked on the phone once a month. He also kept in touch with the others via email and he talked to Hunter once a month whenever he would talk to Tori. They would talk on the last Friday of each month since the Bradley house was used for movie night every Friday night.
Dustin and Tori continued their 5:00 am ritual of riding. Tori was already now riding a 250, much to Dustin and Hunter's surprise. Tori saved up money and bought her own bike from Storm Chargers. She got a good discount of course because of Dustin. He was starting to show her a few tricks here and there whenever they went riding. Tori and Hunter would ride whenever he didn't have class. The two were becoming really good friends in the passing months.
It was Friday night and everyone was huddled in the Bradley living room. It was Dustin's turn to pick up the movies from the rental place. He picked up American Wedding and Ice Age.
"Why Ice Age dude?" Shane asked his goofy roommate.
"Because it's my favorite man! That Sid sloth thing is cool and the movie kind of reminds me of us." Answered Dustin who was now receiving strange stares from everyone.
"And exactly how does this movie remind you of us?" Cam questioned from his position on the recliner in the corner of the room.
Dustin looked up at him from where he was on the floor and said, "Because they are a herd, a weird herd, but none the less a herd. We're a team, a weird one at that, but we are still a team right dudes?"
Everyone had to laugh at the fact that only Dustin could compare them to a herd of animals. "Only you, Dustin can do such comparisons," replied Tori who was sitting on the couch with Hunter.
"I agree," Shane added. He was seated on the other recliner. "So, what's on the menu for tonight?"
Tori and Hunter were the cooks in the group. They either cooked that night or they would order pizza or Chinese take out. "Well, what are you guys in the mood for?" Tori asked.
"How about some Walking Tacos, dude! I haven't had those since we were kids Tor." Dustin requested.
"Walking tacos? Dustin, what in the heck is that?" Shane wanted to know.
"Bro, it is awesome! You take a small bag of Fritos, crush them up a little, open the bag, add taco meat, and whatever you like into it. I like mine with sour cream, tomatoes and lots of cheese. Oh yeah and you eat it with a spoon. Dude, I am telling you it's an awesome movie night meal because you don't need plates and you can eat it right in front of the TV." (AN: Walking Tacos are great!) Dustin said as he rubbed his hands together in excitement from the thought of his favorite childhood dish.
"Yeah guys, it is good. So, what do you all think?" Tori asked.
"Yeah, I'll give it a try," replied Hunter. "I have some bags of Fritos in the cabinet and I took out some ground beef this morning, just in case you guys wanted to make nachos or something. I guess it's basically the same thing."
"Cool, I'll get into the kitchen and start cooking." Tori said as she got up off the couch.
"Here, let me help you," Hunter replied as he too got up off the couch. Dustin seized the moment and bounded onto the couch. He was tired of sitting on the floor. The rest of the guys decided to watch the sports channel in the mean time.
After the Walking Tacos were served Hunter popped in Ice Age per Dustin's request and settled on the floor next to Tori. Later into the movie everyone fell asleep minus Dustin, who was still awake and content on the couch. When the movie ended he debated on whether or not to wake everyone. He decided against it and turned off the TV and got comfortable on the couch and fell asleep.
An hour or so later Tori was dreaming of Blake and the last time they were together. She had fallen asleep beside him with his arms around her. She missed him so much. Her dream seemed so real because she could swear that she felt strong arms around her. Hunter who was sleeping beside her on the floor felt another body next to him and instinctively placed his arms around the warm body. All of a sudden his senses were assaulted by the smell of salt water and something light and sweet. It kind of reminded him of how Tori smelled whenever she was near. Tori who was still lost in her dream turned over and snuggled closer to the person that was holding her. She settled her face in the crook of his neck. He smelled familiar, but not quite like Blake. This scent was more distinctive. 'It smelled a lot like Hunter-- Hunter?' she thought. Hunter at the same instance was thinking the same thing, 'Tori?' The two then jolted awake.
AN: Don't you just love cliffhangers? By, the way Walking Tacos is a real dish. They are great for movie nights or sleepovers.
Read and Review please! If any of you were trying to review this story as an unsigned reviewer, you can do so now since I realized that I had my account set up to not receive them. Oops!
Also check out my last installment for my Valentine's Day fics. It's called, "If Only For One Night." It's a Dustin/Tori pairing.