C.C. McKenna

Inexperienced Love

Chapter Seven

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Ok, Faith Kingsley, you caught me! I wasn't sure who was going to be Prue's boyfriend; I chose Jack first because only peanut2lb can write Prue-Andy perfectly well; but then I said to myself:

"Myself, you don't even like Jack, so, to hell with him, and try Andy, and let's see what happens..."

Thanks for letting me know about my mistake....I've corrected it already.

CC McKenna

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"Did you have fun last night Baby?" Prue asked while all four sisters were together at the table, having breakfast.

Lexie swallowed her cheerios and nervously cleared her throat. "Y-yeah, it was ok" She stammered glancing at Phoebe.

"And at what time did you get here... did that guy... Kevin, bring you home?" Piper asked, obviously annoyed as she poured some syrup on her pancakes. "Did he try to kiss you or anything?" She went straight to the point.

"Well..." Phoebe butted in. "Actually..."

"Yes, Kevin brought me home" Lexie kicked Phoebe's shin under the table to keep her quiet.

"Actually what?" Prue asked warily staring at Phoebe.

Phoebe smiled widely. "Actually, I was quite awake waiting for her, and she came in at about 1:00 AM"

"Good" Prue nodded. "One is good"

"Uhu" Piper hissed. "One is good, but the kissing question is still on"

Lexie cleared her throat, maybe for the third time during breakfast, and shoved another spoonful of cheerios into her mouth, trying to gain some time to think about her answer; a good answer that could obviously fit Piper's expectations.

"Soooo?" Piper cocked both eyebrows and puckered her lips, still waiting for a response.

"Of course not" Lexie swallowed hard. "W-why would he kiss me? I mean, w-we're just friends" She smiled and stepped on Phoebe's foot; Phoebe suppressed a grunt; she wasn't even talking, but Lexie just wanted to make sure she kept her mouth shut.

"Good" Piper sighed. "And you better stay that way"

"Yeah...ok" Lexie pushed her bowl aside and quickly stood up. "May I be excused?" She stared at her sisters, one by one, waiting for their approval.

"S-sure" Prue replied softly. "Where are you going?"

"Out for a ride, I'll be back shortly" Lexie wiped her mouth clean with the cute pearl napkin Piper had placed on the table and walked towards the back door.

"Don't take too long, cause I need your help" Piper said before her sister went out, and narrowed her eyes, waiting for the young girl's protests.

Lexie stopped on her tracks and turned to the table. "My help? What could I possibly do to help you with? I can't cook!"

"Oh we'll think of something... see... we're having a small reunion in our house tonight, and I need all the help I can get" Piper smiled.

"Fine" Lexie agreed as she grabbed her helmet. "Do you think I can invite Kevin to this 'reunion' of yours?" She jumped on the counter and started playing with the helmet.

"Yes you can" Prue was quick to answer, ignoring Piper's annoyed face.

"Cool!" Lexie jumped off the counter and ran outside. "See you later dudes!" She yelled before driving off.

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"Come on Lexie, sit down with us" Prue scooted over closer to Andy leaving enough space on the sofa for her sister to plunge in. Andy smiled delighted for having Prue so close to him.

"Yeah Lex, come sit right here" Andy smiled trying to convince her as well.

Lexie stared at the couple and shook her head. "I think I'm going to bed, but you two enjoy yourselves" She smiled, placing her Dr Pepper on the center table.

"Oh no, no, no, no" Phoebe walked in just in time to hear Lexie's words. "You're staying with us" Cole smiled at Lexie and winked an eye.

"We need to get acquainted" He grabbed Lexie's hand and guided her to the sofa in front of Prue's. Lexie rolled her eyes but accepted the offer anyway.

"Oooh, I hate that jerk!" Prue whispered to Andy, leaning closer to him, covering her mouth trying to be discrete.

"And you hate that jerk...why? Exactly" Andy smiled. "He seems to be a nice guy... maybe a little older than your sister, but cool"

"Really? maybe you're right, it's just that he was supposed to be here at eight and it's past eleven!" Prue snapped.

"Oh" Andy whispered. "I see, but let's stop talking about them and start talking about us; what do you think?" He kept whispering. Prue smiled and softly kissed his lips.

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"Don't leave Kevin, stay with me a little longer" Rachel pulled the sheets over and covered her nude body.

Kevin zipped his pants and smiled. "I can't beautiful" He hurriedly started buttoning his shirt. "I need to go to Lexie's house... she's expecting me, and I'm late as it is already"

Rachel hissed with annoyance, slamming both hands on the bed. "I don't understand why you have to keep this charade going, that girl, Alexia, is such a looser..."

"Because I like her," He replied plainly. "Maybe, when I get what I want, I'll... dump her, but for now, you're going to have to learn to be patient"

Rachel laughed. "I can't even imagine you liking that kid; but in case you need my help, just let me know" She spoke between laughter. "I'll do whatever's necessary, just to get her off your mind and off your pants"

"Patience, beautiful, I'll let you know if I need you; but for now, I think I can handle it"

He leaned over and kissed her. "See you in campus" He winked an eye and left Rachel's room. Her parents were in the house, and they knew Kevin was in their daughter's room, but they didn't seem to mind: Rachel had always done what she wanted. She was a spoiled, rich child; always getting whatever she desired; and Kevin was now her biggest 'craving'.

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Piper came out of the kitchen with a pitcher of margarita and saw her youngest sister's sad, depressing face. "Come on Lex... baby... it's not the end of the world, besides, we knew he was a jerk" Piper tried to cheer her up. "Come on, I'll be your date, who needs men anyway; well, that's if we can call that dork a man!"

"Piper, enough!" Phoebe scolded her as she sat next to Lexie. "Go make some more margaritas please" she shook her head and wrapped her arm around Lexie's shoulder.

"Don't worry sweetie, I'm sure he must have a real good reason for not showing up tonight" Phoebe gave her sister a nice sympathetic smile while Lexie managed to barely lift a corner of her mouth. Tension was growing thicker in the suddenly silenced living room, but the doorbell unexpectedly interrupted it.

"I'll get it" Piper smiled mockingly, leaving the tray on the table. Lexie got up from the sofa and released some air. She knew it was Kevin, and so everybody else for that matter.

"You have the nerve to show up?" Piper spat as soon as she opened the door. "You're three hours late buster!"

"Well, hello to you too Piper" Kevin scornfully replied. "Are you going to let me in or do you want me to leave?"

"Jerk! Just because my sister has been eagerly waiting for you doesn't mean you can come in and act like if nothing happened" Piper tried to slam the door on his face but he swiftly shoved it back.

"Let me talk to her, please, I owe her an explanation" He tried to sound concerned.

"Listen dork, you might fool Lex cause she's just a 'young girl', do you get that? 'a young girl'" She emphasized each of the last three words. "But be sure as hell you are not going to fool me!"

"He's not trying to fool you and he's not fooling me" Lexie interrupted. "Please let him in" She placed her hand on top of Piper's at the doorknob and gave it a gentle squeeze. "Please?" Lexie whispered. Piper sighed and annoyingly slid aside to let him in, crossing her arms before her; frowning.

"Thank you Lexie" Kevin turned to face Piper and smiled with mockery. Lexie grabbed his hand and pulled him inside, slowly guiding him to the living room.

"Andy, Cole, this is Kevin" Lexie smiled broadly, holding his hand.

"Hello" Kevin greeted, bowing his head. "Prue, Phoebe, sorry for being late"

"It's ok" Phoebe replied sweetly. "You're here and that's what matters; Do you want a drink?"

"Sure" Kevin smiled squeezing Lexie's hand. "Whiskey, straight, no ice"

"Hey... friends don't hold hands," Piper stated as she entered the living room. "A little more respect here, please," She hissed. Kevin reluctantly released Lexie's hands as the latter blushed.

Lexie, I need to talk to you...alone" Kevin whispered in her ear.

"Sure" Lexie smiled, clearing her throat at the same time. "Let's go to the conservatory"

Piper glared at Kevin, wanting so much to strangle him, but Prue quickly distracted her sister's gaze.

"Piper...She's going to be ok, he's got lots to apologize for, that's all" Prue smiled. "Come here and have another margarita with us" Prue patted the sofa twice and waited for Piper to join them as she lovingly leaned her head on Andy's chest.

"Oh ooK" Piper reluctantly whispered, rolling her eyes with defeat and slumping herself on the fluffy sofa, right next to her grinning, half drunk sister.

As soon as they entered the conservatory, Kevin gently guided Lexie to the loveseat and sat her there. "Lexie, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to be this late" He grabbed her arm and softly ran his thumb on the back of her hand.

"It's ok" Lexie replied softly. "You have no commitments towards me whatsoever" She smiled pulling her hand free. "You don't have to apologize"

"I know" Kevin replied softly. "But I want to" he added firmly, enjoying Lexie's blushing face. "It was my old man's fault... he asked me to do a last minute check-up on some papers and I just couldn't say no" He chuckled inwardly while Lexie stared aimlessly at the floor. Lexie's heart jumped inside when Kevin softly kissed her hand and listened to his words; deep inside she wanted to hear a real, valid excuse; and Kevin had just given her one.

TBC