Just a quick note, Elizabeth is Katie's sister, not mom or anything. Sorry for the confusion! And I'm in the hyper-I-feel-like-talking-and-never-shutting-up mood and I felt like saying hi to all the reviewers from the last chapter.
English-Foxlette-Ironically enough, I didn't realize that the whole towel thing was from your story. I mean, I did, but I didn't. I wrote it from my own experience, and then I uploaded and went through it for one last check, and while reading it, I thought 'Wait, this sounds familiar.' Then I thought, 'WHO wrote this? I know someone did.' Now I know. Yeesh, I'm dumb. Very, very dumb. I think it's because I ran into the wall and flipped over one of my friends, resulting in my other friend crashing on top of me today. Anyway, thanks for your wonderful reviews!
Luvin-it-I'd help you with your homework, but I suck in Spanish. Ok, so I'm getting an A, still, I doubt I'd be much help. Science sucks. I have to study for a test on electromagnetic waves. Yuck. Thanks for reviewing! Keep up your story! I love it!
Pia O' Leary-I hate the last chapter. Bear with me here, I'll get to the drama. Thanks so much for your reviews.
Mini Moose-I got my Oliver shirt at Hot Topic. Glad you like my story!
sumeR's Girl-But I wanna be a baboon! They're cool! Wow, I'm stoopid. Thanks for your fabbity-fab reviews!
Chenelle-May Roger die and go to hell. Well, I can't kill him off. You'll see why if you read my next story. Shh! You didn't hear that from me! Keep up your story. If they don't get together soon, I'm gonna go crazy!
Banana-princess93-Sorry about your spacebar. That really must suck. My eyes were watering by the time I got finished reading your review but many thanks!
Crying Pixie-I would kill to wear Oliver's boxers. I know! I'm going to steal them! I will go to Scotland and steal Sean Biggerstaff's boxers. Ooh baby! LoL I used to love the movie Mulan when I was younger. I think it was because of the whole "I'm an Asian chick and I kick ass" thing. Thanks for reviewing!
Leioa15-Sorry for confusing you, but Elizabeth is Katie's sister, not mummy. I guess I should have clarified that a bit more. Anyway, thanks for your reviews!
Kathy-Of course they still tease each other! What's a relationship without a little fun? Thanks for reviewing!
Lady of Masbolle- ::blushes:: Thanks so much!
Shadow-n-the-dark-I know, I know. Oliver, in a pink towel? Very interesting, I know. And I know exactly what you mean about missing school. I never would have that I, out of all people, would actually miss school. And yes, Elizabeth is Katie's sister. Thanks for your review!
FairyPrincessofBurkinaFas-No! Don't pop! You won't be able to read the rest of the story if you pop!
Doodleflip-No problem, there's stories where I haven't reviewed in I can't remember how long. Thanks so much!
ArtemisPotter-Sadly, Roger will not be dying in this story. He's done for. But, feel free to come up with your own scenario and kill him off. Well, you better not, actually, you'll see why in the far future if you continue reading my stories.
Aquitaineq-There indeed will be Elizabeth bashing!
And Arin, my favorite penguin, Gilmore Girls, Invader Zim, and MXC obsessed best friend-Since when am I your Korean whore? I thought I was your Korean bitch! Which is it? Help me! I'm clueless as to Through Our Eyes. I'm getting ideas for my new story, but I don't really wanna start it until it's done, along with Broken Glass. I know, I know, I'm such a dumbass. At least I'm not as dumb as Justin Maxi-pad Ringley. God, I can't believe he did that. Love ya byotch!
"I said, I've gotta be honest. I've been waiting for you all of my life. For so long, I thought I was asylum bound, but just seeing you makes me think twice."-Dashboard Confessional
Oliver knocked on the bathroom door. "Katie?" he called out.
"What?"
"Can you come out here for a second?" He heard her sigh and the bathroom door swung open as Katie emerged, still wrapped in her towel.
"You better have a good reason for th-" she stopped. "Liz!" she said. "What-what are you doing here?"
"Oh, Katie!" Elizabeth said, rushing forward and hugging her sister as Katie desperately fought to keep her towel up. "It's so awful! Drew and I broke up!" And she went into pathetic sobs, her make-up beginning to smear.
"Oh, I'm sorry," Katie said, still clutching her towel. "He really seemed……………interesting."
"Well, the worst part of it is, he kicked me out!" Elizabeth sobbed. "And I had to quit since we worked together and that'd be so awkward! And, I can't go stay with Mom and Dad! They'll just say 'I told you so!' I don't have anywhere to go!"
Katie caught Oliver's eye and gave him a look. He nodded and Katie sighed. "You can stay with us," she said. "Until you find a place of your own."
Elizabeth squealed. "Thank you so much!" she said. "I knew you'd understand."
"Now, let go of me," Katie said. "My towel's about to fall." Elizabeth released her. "Oliver, will you make Liz a cup of tea while I get dressed?" Oliver nodded and disappeared into the kitchen. Katie went back into the bathroom and quickly got dressed. "I suppose you can sleep in my room," she told Elizabeth. "I'll sleep on the couch." Elizabeth nodded and dragged her bag into Katie's room.
"I'm going to take a nap," she announced. And she shut then door behind her. Katie sighed and sat down at the kitchen table.
"You're sure this is a good idea?" Oliver asked her.
She shrugged. "What else am I supposed to do?" she asked. "She's my sister. I may not be particularly fond of her, but she's my sister. You don't mind do you?"
Oliver shook his head. "No," he answered. "As long as she doesn't eat all my crackers."
"Liz is all about dieting," Katie said, rolling her eyes. "She won't even touch them."
"Well that makes one of you," Oliver teased.
"It's just…………. I don't know," Katie said. "I mean, she's dated guys and lived with them before, but she's never asked for my help. Why is she asking me now?"
Oliver shrugged. "Maybe she's just trying to be nice."
"Nice?" Katie repeated. "By showing up unexpectedly asking to live here?"
"Well, maybe she's trying to make up for lost time," Oliver suggested.
Katie sighed. "I guess," she mumbled.
"So then," Elizabeth sniffed. "He told me he didn't want to be with someone who doesn't care about him. How mean is that? I cared about him! I even gave him a birthday present!"
"You mean you never gave presents to your boyfriends on their birthday?" Katie asked, handing her a tissue.
Elizabeth stared at her. "Why would I?" she asked.
"Never mind," Katie said dully.
"But it was just so awful!" Elizabeth went on. "I loved him!"
"Well if he didn't love you, he's not worth it," Katie said. "You have to find someone who you can be with and know everything is right. You have to know you can trust them with your life and that there's nothing better in the world and nothing will become between you. Just because you're compatible doesn't mean you're in love. You have to know you are. Don't settle for the one you can live with, settle for the one you can't live without."
"What about you?" Elizabeth asked. "When Roger cheated on you and you broke up, were you upset?"
"More like relieved," Katie said. "I knew he was being………………. unreliable and I was glad to be rid of him."
The door opened and Oliver came in, carrying several bags. He pulled a box out of one and tossed it to Katie. "Yay!" she cheered. "Cookies!" She opened the box and stuffed some in her mouth. "So where do you think you'll work now?" she asked Elizabeth.
"My friend Jen said I could probably work in her shop," Elizabeth replied. "And then I'll get a place of my own." Oliver sat down next to Katie and took a cookie from her, resulting in her smacking him on the arm.
"Well, I have to get going," Elizabeth said. "I'm meeting Jen. Hey, would you mind if I went to dinner with you two?"
"No, it's OK," Katie said. "Just don't talk to the reporters."
"Katie?"
"Hnnnug?"
"Wake up."
"What is it, Ol?"
"You're falling asleep. Come on, get up." Oliver helped her up and led her to his room. "You sleep here," he said, helping her into bed.
"I'm fine on the couch," Katie mumbled. "Honestly."
"No you're not," Oliver said. "You'll cramp your neck. I'll sleep on the couch. You stay right here." He pulled the covers over Katie, who was almost asleep again.
"Oliver, wait," she mumbled. "Stay with me." Oliver nodded and lay down next to her and laughed. "What's so funny?" she asked.
"Katie, you're sleeping facedown," Oliver laughed. "How can you breathe?"
"I don't know," she mumbled. "If I stop breathing, turn me over."
Oliver laughed. "Night, Katie."
"Night, Ol."
"Pancake?" Katie asked as Oliver entered the kitchen. Oliver nodded and Katie chucked a pancake at him. It flipped through the air and smacked him on the side of the head. She went into a fit of laughter as Oliver looked up, dazed and confused. He chucked it back at her and she ducked as it sailed past her. "A perfectly good pancake ruined," she said sadly. Elizabeth breezed into the kitchen.
"Good morning," she said in a singsong voice. Katie rolled her eyes and levitated a plate of pancakes in front of her.
"What time is practice?" Oliver asked.
"Three," Katie responded. "Maybe if we play well, Steve will let us out early."
"Not if you steal Mike's broomstick again," Oliver said.
"He was bothering me!" Katie said simply.
"So you stole his broomstick?"
"Well, he started it!"
"You sound like a 3 year-old," Oliver laughed. Katie rolled her eyes and threw another pancake at him.
"So, Liz," Katie said. "What are you doing today?"
"Just hanging around," Elizabeth said lightly.
"I thought you were getting a new job," Katie said.
"Jen isn't sure if she can give me one," Elizabeth said.
"Well, there's plenty other places to get one," Katie told her as she smacked Oliver's hand away from her plate as he made a grab for her pancakes.
"I know, but I want a job that I can like," Elizabeth said. "Not everyone can play pro quidditch."
"You could work in the twins' shop," Katie suggested. Elizabeth snorted.
"Oh, right," she said sarcastically. "That's what I want to do for a living."
"I'm going to get dressed," Katie said, rolling her eyes. She got up from the table and disappeared down the hallway.
"So, Oliver," Elizabeth said, examining her nails. "You really like my sister."
"Well, I wouldn't be living with her if I didn't," Oliver said.
"You know, she was really serious with that Roger guy," Elizabeth said.
"I know."
"She still loved him long after they broke up."
"I know."
"She was practically obsessed with him."
"OK."
"They were totally good for each other until he cheated on her."
"OK, I know," Oliver said, getting up to clear his plate away. "Why are you telling me this?"
"Well, it's just, you know, she could still love him," Elizabeth suggested, getting up as well.
"I don't think so," Oliver said. "She seems pretty well over him."
"Are you sure?" Elizabeth was now standing up against him.
"Yes, I'm sure," Oliver said, stepping away from her.
"Because you know, she could be using you."
"Why would she do that?"
"Well, you know. You're the only reason she got on the team and now, she's living with you."
"She has a lot of talent," Oliver told her. "She's a great Chaser."
"She could be using you for other things," Elizabeth suggested. "I mean, anyone who dates you automatically becomes famous." She leaned forward towards him and he backed away again.
"Get off," he snapped. "Katie-"
"Who cares about Katie?"
"I do!"
"Well, you shouldn't," Elizabeth snapped. "Katie doesn't deserve any of what she has."
"I don't?" Katie swept into the kitchen. "Get out," she snapped.
"But, Katie-"
"No, get out," Katie repeated again. "I really thought you wanted my help. Even though I didn't want to help you, I did, because you're my sister, and that's what sisters do-they help each other out. I thought you really were trying to do something right for once. But instead, you try to live with me and seduce my boyfriend! You're no sister. You've never done anything for me, and I'm sick of doing things for you, so get out."
Elizabeth huffed and stormed into Katie's room, returning with her bag. "Fine," she said as she reached the door. "But it's true. You don't deserve anything. You get everything, and I get nothing. You've got fame, fortune, a career, a boyfriend, you've got it all, Katherine, and what do I get? Nothing."
"That's because you don't try!" Katie said. "You let your boyfriends support you and when they dump you, you try to blame it all on them! You're 27 years old, Liz! Get a life! I found mine, why don't you find yours?"
"I DO have a life!" Elizabeth said.
"No you don't," Katie said. "You don't even know who you are."
"And you do?"
"I didn't for a while," Katie said. "I was lost with nothing to turn to, but I found it. I found myself. Why don't you do the same?"
"I've been doing fine!" Elizabeth shouted.
"Liz, you dated a stalker!"
"Only once! I didn't know better!"
"He was a STALKER, Liz! A stalker who collected women's knickers! Who knows what else he could've done to you!"
"Why do you care?!"
"The point is, you need to open your eyes," Katie said. "Open your eyes and find a life for yourself."
Elizabeth pulled the door open. "Fine," she snapped. "I'll go find a life of my own, but it won't include you!" And she slammed the door behind her.
(Wow. That certainly took long enough. I hope this didn't seem boring. I think it did, personally, but to each his own. Anyway, update will be ASAP and thanks for reading!)
