C.C. McKenna
Ok dudes, here's my chapter eight. Thanks a lot to all of you who had reviewed. I'm sorry for being such an a and not giving you the proper aknowledgement.
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Inexperienced Love
Chapter Eight
"Ok girls, hit the showers" Samantha yelled at the top of her lungs. "We're ready for Tomorrow's game" The whole team had been running after the soccer ball all afternoon and now they deserved a good nice rest.
Phoebe sighed, bending down and placing both hands on her knees, trying to catch up her breath. "I swear to you Lexie..." She spoke between ragged breaths, "I'm going to die right now; I'm not that young anymore to be doing this running stuff"
"Oh, come on Phoebe, you just need time to get back in shape" Lexie bent down close enough to face her. "Are you ok?" Lexie tried to hide a smile, and worriedly placed a hand on her sister's back.
"Are you kidding?!" Phoebe swiftly straightened herself up. "I'm cool" She breathed.
"Last one to reach the showers buys dinner" Phoebe smirked and ran like hell towards the girl's dressing rooms; Lexie followed her closely, she wanted to win, but Phoebe actually beat her. The older sister had beaten the youngest fair and square.
"Ha!" Phoebe mouthed when she rushed into the dressing rooms. "I want Chinese!" Her loud scream was immediately followed by a mocking laugh as soon as Lexie made a hasty but delayed entrance behind her.
"Ok" Lexie sighed. "You won" She shoved her sister playfully. "That just shows you are not as old as you think you are" Lexie started undressing. "Let's hurry up, 'cause I'm starving".
"Yeah, me too, dwarf" Phoebe smiled at her own remark and also started to undress.
"Dwarf?" Lexie raised both eyebrows. "You're calling me a dwarf?" She walked slowly towards Phoebe. "Dude, I'm taller than you are; so who's the dwarf?" Lexie mocked.
"Just one lousy inch" Phoebe scoffed. "No one can tell the difference!"
"Uhu, sure, but an inch is an inch... I'll remind you next time when you try to get the Cheerio's box from the top shelf" Lexie added with plenty of sarcasm in her remark to make Phoebe throw a towel at her; Lexie raised an eyebrow and quickly jumped on her sister's back. "You're still shorter than I am" Lexie chuckled. Phoebe laughed and quickly started twirling around.
"Hey kids!" Karen interrupted her friends' wild and silly behavior.
"What?!" Both sisters replied at the same time, barely suppressing their laughs.
"Kevin is outside Lexie; I just saw him on my way in, and he asked me to tell you that he was going to be waiting for you" Karen handed each sister a towel.
"Yay!" Lexie jumped off Phoebe's back and ran into the showers. "He's here to see me Phoebe...he's here to see ME! ...am I lucky or what?" Lexie shouted. Phoebe rolled her eyes and followed her sister with a slight hint of disappointment in her eyes.
"There goes Chinese" Phoebe muttered.
Lexie finished showering and she was ready at no time. She quickly fixed her hair and headed for the door. "Phoebe, I'll be right back, I'll just go check up on Kevin and see what he wants...but don't worry, I'll tell him I've already made plans with you"
"Uhu" Phoebe garbled, zipping her boots and staring at the floor. "Don't worry about me," She whispered to herself. ""Go on...who wants Chinese anyway"
"Phoeeebe"
"Ok...All right, just go, I'll be waiting for you right here...I'm not moving" Phoebe smiled, pretending to be cool, but Lexie was no fool, she knew her sister was upset, and she was going to try to keep her happy.
"Hello precious" Kevin smiled widely when he saw Lexie walking towards him. She looked dazzling with her tight jeans and a very suggestive yellow top.
"Hi" She smiled shyly. "I didn't know you were coming"
"Are you kidding? I like you girl, I came to see you because I need you; I've been waiting out here for more than one hour; Can I take you to dinner" He bent down and softly kissed her cheek.
"Oh, I'd love to, but I'm afraid I can't... I've already made plans with Phoebe"
"Oh no, no, no, no; I guess you didn't listen to what I said; you can't do this to me; we're going to have a nice dinner and that's it" He gripped her arm and gave her a slight shake. Lexie widened her eyes, trying to understand Kevin's sudden strange behavior; her heart started beating faster. "We are going to a nice restaurant, you and I, no sister's allowed" Kevin spoke tactlessly but with his very own dominant way. "Come on, you like me don't you? Because I really do like you...a lot...so you're coming with me, aren't you?"
"Ok" Lexie barely whispered; she was afraid of saying no, afraid that he might have another reaction like the one he just had. "Let me go tell Phoebe...I won't take long" She moistened her dry lips and took a deep breath, trying to remain calmed. "I'll b-be right back"
He reached out and grabbed her arm before she left. "I'm coming with you" He spoke coldly. "And remember she's not coming with us"
Lexie nodded again but slowly drew back. "You have to wait here, you can't go in there, it's the girl's showers"
"Lexie, I don't have time for this" He gave her a harsh push and guided her towards the dressing rooms "Come on, move it" He muttered.
"Ok" Lexie whispered. "I'm going, I'm going" Her legs were slightly shaking but she managed to walk anyway.
"Good... and we're using your motorcycle; I don't feel like driving"
"Kevin..."
"I said you were driving" Kevin spoke harshly.
"Fine" Lexie rolled her eyes and started feeling uncomfortable as soon as she reached the girl's showers. "P-phoebe" Lexie called her sister's name, standing by the doorframe, deliberately blocking Kevin's entrance and visibility.
Phoebe smiled when she heard her sister's voice. "Be right there...did you get rid of him?" She asked as she stood in front of the mirror. "I'm almost done here, I just need a hair brush...do you have one?" Phoebe walked towards the door, smiling widely, "Chinese still on?...Oh, hi Kevin!" Phoebe's smile quickly vanished. "Lexie, why is Kevin here?" She whispered forcing a smile, while most of the girls inside screamed, covering their bodies.
"We came to tell you that we're leaving, I'm taking Alexia to dinner" Kevin spoke coldly; trying to take a pick inside the room.
"Ok smart ass, first of all, get the hell out of here" Phoebe swiftly shoved him back. Once they were outside, she pushed him harshly again. "You just can't come here and do as you please, these are the girl's dressing rooms, GIRLS, Kevin; I guess you know the difference between boys and girls...don't you?!"
"Hey!" Kevin grabbed Phoebe's wrist and held her tight. "Don't you ever dare to touch me again or..."
"Or what?" Phoebe held his gaze.
Lexie quickly intervened before he got violent against her sister. "Kevin" Lexie grabbed his arm and softly pulled him way. "Let's go...please.... Phoebe, I'll meet you back home" Lexie spoke avoiding her sister's furious look.
"No Lexie, you can not leave with Kevin" Phoebe tried to grab her sister's hand but Kevin pulled her away. Phoebe glared at Kevin and took a deep breath before spitting out her final warning. "You let go of her"
"Phoebe...please" Lexie begged.
"Whaaat?!" Phoebe sighed. "He's being a jerk"
"No, he's not...he's just...he's..."
"Being a jerk!!" Phoebe insisted. "Why are you defending him?"
"I'm not...it's just that we are making him angry...that's all" Lexie said softly.
"Ha!" don't make me laugh, I know him Lexie, he's a stupid jerk, and he thinks that owning half of San Francisco gives him the right to treat everybody like shit, or do whatever he wants...and I don't like him a bit!!"
"Shut up Phoebe! She wants to go with me so back off!" Kevin smiled, holding Lexie's hand tighter. "Right baby?" He asked sweetly.
Phoebe rolled her eyes. "See? He's sweet talking you! Come on Lexie, snap out of it!"
"Oh, fuck off!" Kevin walked towards Phoebe. "This is getting ridiculous and you've wasted my patience"
"Please" Lexie pulled Kevin away. "Let's just go" She was still nervous and scared, but she had to take him away from her sister's side before he could hurt her.
And may I ask who gave you permission to go with him?" Phoebe asked.
"You!" Lexie replied nervously while she was being hastily pulled away. Phoebe just stood there; looking at them, softly rubbing her bruised wrist.
Rachel and Sabrina came out of the dressing rooms, staring at Phoebe. Sabrina elbowed Rachel and they both smiled; they stood silent for a moment, scrutinizing Phoebe's slightest moves; until they decided it was time to go and join her.
"He's a sweetheart, isn't he?" Rachel asked as she stood beside Phoebe. "But your sister seems to love that archaic behavior of his... she's so stupid..."
"Shut up Rachel" Phoebe snapped back at her, still staring at her sister, watching the way Kevin held her tight, violently dragging her away. "Or better yet" Phoebe turned to face Rachel. "Tell me more about Kevin; maybe you know something I don't know"
"Sorry, I know nothing, or, to be more precise, I have nothing to say to you" Rachel cocked an eyebrow. "You figure it out." She mocked. "Now if you excuse me...." Rachel grabbed Sabrina's hand and walked away laughing, leaving Phoebe feeling angrier than ever.
Karen came out of the showers, carrying her bag as well as Phoebe's and Lexie's; "Phoebe, did you bring your sister's car or do you want a ride home?" Karen asked sweetly.
"No, I didn't, I came with Lexie, but now she's gone; can you believe her, she just left and didn't give a damn about me!"
"Yes, I heard everything, I mean, you weren't actually whispering, you know" Karen took Phoebe's hand in hers. "Are you ok?"
"No, but I will be" Phoebe smiled weakly.
"Come on, Michael is waiting in the car" Karen smiled and softly pulled Phoebe along with her.
"Michael?" Phoebe smiled. "Since when Mikey started driving?" She chuckled.
"He better not listen to what you're saying Halliwell; or you and I will end up walking our sorry asses back home" Karen sighed. "Dude, my brother is 20!" She snapped swatting her friend's shoulder.
"Whoa!" Phoebe smiled. "I guess I've been missing a lot lately, haven't I?"
"Uhu" Karen nodded, wrapping her friend in a big hug. "You'll never change...distraction is definitely a part of you"
"Yup. That's me all right" Phoebe smiled "But...Kary... what about Bryan? Why didn't he come to get you?"
"He went to the Laker's game" Karen shook her head. "That looser"
"Hey, Lakers are the bestest of the best!" Phoebe raised her voice and her finger, as well. "Go Bryan! He knows what's good when it comes to basket ball"
"Shit, I had to mention the 'L' word" Karen hissed. "Now, we're going to end up fighting all over again because of a stupid basketball team"
"Hey, who are you calling stupid?" Phoebe stopped walking and playfully glared at Karen.
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Kevin and Lexie were in a very expensive restaurant, comfortably enjoying a delicious crab salad with a bottle of red wine; they were alone, in a perfectly nice and special private room. It was one of his favorite places, and it belonged to his father. Kevin grabbed the napkin from his lap and tossed it on the table, immediately leaning forward reaching Lexie's hands and holding them tight inside his own.
"Lexie, I'm sorry for the way I acted back there; I didn't mean to; I was a complete jerk"
"Yes you were" Lexie replied softly, gently pulling her hands free. "And I'm still trying to figure out why" She added.
"I've been having problems with my father, and I guess I can't handle it well" He lowered his head and stared at the floor; his elbows rested on his knees. "I need your support, your understanding" He whispered, pretending to be miserable. "I need you"
"Of course, you know I'm with you" Lexie tried to lift his chin, to look into his eyes and give him some comfort, but she quickly pulled back her hand. "Calm down, everything is going to be ok" She softly patted his shoulder. Kevin nodded a couple of times, his eyes still fixed on the floor, hiding his triumphant smile.
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"I can't believe you actually let her go Phoebe!" Prue was pacing back and forth in front of the window, constantly checking her wristwatch. "At what time did you say soccer training ended?
"Seven" Phoebe whispered.
"Phoebe Halliwell, it's past twelve!" Prue yelled, nervously checking her wristwatch and glimpsing through the window again.
"For the twentieth time...I'm sorry Prue" Phoebe said.
"I'm sorry?...I'm sorry?!" Prue raised both hands to the air. "Is that all you have to say?"
"But they're friends Prue" Piper spoke with sarcasm, sitting on the sofa, and pretending to be calmed. "She'll be ok Prue, she's with a nice guy and she's a great driver; so, everything's cool" She grinned.
Prue glared at Piper and then at Phoebe. "Ok!" She hated what she was about to say but she took a deep breath and said it anyway. "I admit that I... I ... m-might, MIGHT!" she lifted her finger. "Have made the wrong decision about Kevin" She ended whispering her last words.
Piper cocked both eyebrows "Excuse me, but we didn't hear the last part" She smiled locking eyes with Phoebe.
"You're enjoying this, aren't you?" Prue narrowed her eyes.
"Yes" Piper smiled. "But still, it's not enough, you deserve worse for being such an ass"
Phoebe shook her head, but couldn't help herself releasing a small laugh. "Ok you two, break it up, we need to focus on Kevin. I think our little sister is falling in love with that guy... that's if she hasn't already" Phoebe took a deep breath. But we need to be very careful, I know her, she's going to go crazy when we tell her she can't date him anymore"
"Yes" Piper cut in. "She's a stubborn as you are Prue"
Prue cocked one eyebrow and glared at Piper. "Ha, ha, that's so funny"
"Well she is!" Piper mocked as she walked to the window, standing beside Prue. "But don't worry sis, we still love you...no signs yet?"
Prue smiled. "No"
"I say we talk to Kevin" Piper insisted, still looking outside. Suddenly, she jumped twice on the same spot, her eyes gleaming. "She's here!"
"Good, now she's going to listen to me" Prue frowned as she folded her arms on her chest.
"No, Prue, you're not going to say a word to her" Phoebe spoke sternly.
"The hell I'm not"
"Please, Prue, for once in your life, just listen to me and let me do the talking" Phoebe raised her voice; causing Prue to lift an eyebrow in response, obviously surprised by her little sister's determination.
"Ok..." Prue nodded. "Let's see what you can do Pheebs...I can hardly wait to see what you can accomplish" Prue sat down on the sofa and turned the TV on.
"I'm home" Lexie shouted as soon as she got inside the house. She tossed the helmet on the counter and grabbed a Dr. Pepper from the refrigerator.
"Living room" Phoebe shouted.
Lexie knew she was in big trouble, but she didn't care, she was madly in love with Kevin and for the first time in her life, the guy she liked was in love with her too. At least that's what she thought. She took a deep breath and walked towards the living room. "All right, spit it out" Lexie stood by the door frame, slowly whirling the key chain around her finger and waiting for her sisters to yell at her.
"Do you think you deserve to be spat at?" Phoebe asked nicely, while Prue cleared her throat, pretending to be interested in her movie.
"No" Lexie took a zip of her Dr. Pepper. "But I'm used to you screaming and yelling at me all the time" She smiled. "I'm like...how do I put this....'like an old sack you use for punching and releasing all your bottled-up pressure"
"Alexia, stop it"
"I'm just telling the truth"
"Drop that attitude missy!" Piper quickly stood up. "It's not getting you anywhere; and you better take a seat, 'cause it's going to be long"
Lexie rolled her eyes. "Augh...here we go again" She muttered; preparing herself for another lecturing chat. "Shoot" She slowly sat beside Prue; suddenly realizing her sister's lack of participation.
"Ok, missy" Piper finally decided to go first. "You have to understand that we are not mad at you because you went to dinner; we know Phoebe gave you permission" Piper took a deep breath. "We are mad at you because you don't seem to understand that you have a curfew to respect" Piper shook her head. "You are not allowed to stay out later than 11:00 PM, on weeknights!"
"But I wasn't doing anything wrong"
"We don't care what were you doing...well, actually we do, we care, but...what I meant to say is that...that you can't go around doing... doing ... doing whatever it is that you're doing!" She menaced raising her finger.
"Great!...that was great Pipe" Prue muttered, slowly shaking her head, staring at the TV and constantly flipping channels.
"What?!...Tell me WHAT exactly you think I was doing!" Lexie shouted, obviously annoyed.
"You tell me" Piper mocked.
"You don't trust me, do you?" Lexie stood beside Piper.
"Well, as a matter of fact...we do, we trust you; it's Kevin we don't trust"
"Oh, God, please Piper, you have to do better than that!" Lexie smiled, trying to hide the sarcasm in her voice. "It's not that you don't trust him...Why don't you just accept that You don't really like him!"
"Ok" Piper tightened her jaw. "Ok, I don't trust him and I don't like him either!... and you're being a selfish, stupid, and stubborn brat!"
"That's it!" Lexie threw the can of Dr. Pepper against the wall and glared at Piper. "Im getting the hell out of here; I'm out! Now you can all enjoy living this stupid, boring, Hitlerized bloody life of yours!"
"Ookay" Prue softly placed the remote control on the arm rest and slowly got up. "Am I allowed to 'talk' now Phoebe?"
"Yes!" Piper and Phoebe shouted at unison.
"Thank you" Prue softly nodded and slowly stood up. "Ok, young lady, first of all, you're going to calm down and show some respect for your older sisters, is that understood?"
"Yes"
"Fine" Prue smiled. "Now, tell me something, is Kevin your boyfriend?"
"No"
"Good" Prue nodded once. "Let's make sure he stays that way; Has he kissed you?"
"N-no... not that I....I think... NO!" Lexie snapped.
Prue raised an eyebrow and locked eyes with Piper. "Ok, We'll take that as a no" She cleared her throat, and gazed back at Lexie. "Now, let me tell you this, you can not just bail out every time somebody yells at you" She pointed her finger at Lexie. "You stand up and fight for what you think is right!"
Lexie raised her hands and looked heavenwards. "That's what I've been bloody doing ever since I came to this hous;, but it's three against one, and that is not bloody fair!" Lexie swallowed hard and took a deep breath.
"Ok, that's enough" Phoebe walked over to Lexie and held her tightly. "Let's go to our room, you need to calm down... did you have your medication?" She gently guided her up the stairs.
"Y-yeah" Lexie mumbled.
"Good, now you're going to bed, and that's it" Phoebe gently started guiding her sister to their room.
"Go ahead, take her" Prue shouted. "But you're grounded missy"
"She can't be grounded Prue" Phoebe snapped back. "We have a soccer game tomorrow morning"
"Fine, we'll all go to that game, but as soon as it's over you're coming home with us, no celebration, no nothing; you're staying home all weekend and you'll be staying home next week too!"
"But that's not fair Prue!" Lexie whined.
"Oh, you really wanna know what fair is?" Prue went after her sisters, clearly upset.
"No, Prue, she doesn't" Phoebe butted in. "Just leave it there; I will handle this" Phoebe smirked, turning to her baby sister. "Don't push it Lex" Phoebe leaned a little forward and whispered into her sister's ear. "Just drop it"
"But why does she always have to say the last word?" Lexie asked with annoyance.
"Because...because she's Prue, now drop it" Phoebe insisted, hastily pulling her sister away.
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"You're loosing ground, Lexie" Phoebe softly said as she tucked her sister into bed.
"No I'm not", Lexie held, staring at the ceiling, "shame can't say the same thing about my mind though" She pinched the bridge of her nose. "I think I'm in love" Lexie closed her eyes, hoping Phoebe hadn't listened to her last words.
"What?!" Phoebe´s eyes went wild, she wanted an explanation, but she knew she wasn't going to get one.
Lexie turned her back on Phoebe, pulling the comforter up to cover her head. "I'm tired, we'll talk about it in the morning" She whispered.