CHAPTER 2

"Got everything, Stephanie?" asked Steve politely as his girlfriends' sister stepped out of the car. Her car was in the shop, so he, of course, was the first to offer to pick her up from work. He sometimes had a hard time being away from DJ, who had just graduated from college that spring and was now working a full time job. He loved how Stephanie was always around, as her job had reasonable hours. He knew that as much as his life changed, Steph would always be the same. She would always be living in the penthouse. She would always be around if he needed her. There was something comfortable about the fact that she still had some stability to her life while his was becoming so different.

She had grown up a lot since he had first met her. Now, she had shiny, long blonde straight hair that glistened in the sunlight. She had bright blue eyes that lit up every time he saw her. She had a beautiful figure and facial features that made her smile more gorgeous then ever before.

"Thanks, Steve!" Called Stephanie in her cheery voice, interrupting Steve's dreamy daze. She walked into the house, leaving Steve alone in the car.

Steve began to think about it. Sure, DJ was great. She was cute. She was smart. She was nice and loyal and he never had to worry about her, because he knew he could trust her.

Stephanie was just her kid sister. Surely he couldn't ever love her the way he loved DJ. I mean, she was 5 years younger. And she was at a completely different time in her life. Surely there was nothing between them.

But he couldn't get the image of Stephanie out of his head. She was like his angel. He felt like he could tell her things he wasn't comfortable telling DJ about. She was so relaxed and so easy to talk to, and never expected anything, not like other girls. Other girls expected him to kiss them, to say "I love you" a tiresome amount of times and to shower them with affection.

But Stephanie was different. She was just so wonderful.

But how could he ever have her?

No, he thought sharply. I have DJ. I shouldn't be thinking like this! DJ is the girl of my dreams.

But he couldn't help feeling that that was no longer true.

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"DJ's on her way home." Stephanie announced as she hung up the phone. She looked over at Steve, who was sitting at the table, looking straight at her, not even eating anything for a change.

What's up with him? Stephanie thought. Usually he's thrilled to see DJ.

"Steve?" Stephanie said again. Maybe he hadn't heard her.

"What? Oh, erm, yeah. I'm…glad." He stood up, and it seemed like he was almost in a hurry to leave the room. "Have a nice night, Stephanie."

"What's up, Steve?" Stephanie asked, concerned. Maybe he had gotten in a fight with DJ. Oh, poor thing. That must be what this is about!

"Is everything ok between you and DJ?" asked Stephanie.

Steve looked up at her thoughtfully. Finally, his chance to get her! He could tell her right then and there that everything was not ok, that he didn't love DJ anymore. But how could he do that to DJ? She would be so hurt.

"Ah…well, not really." He said, finally. "We…broke up."

"Oh, Steve." Stephanie said, her voice full of compassion. "I'm so sorry." She walked across the kitchen and gave Steve a tight hug. "I hope I still see you around."

"I think you will." He said, leaning in slowly for a kiss. Stephanie, thrilled, reacted quickly and leaned in farther. Their lips enfolded together, and she felt like she was floating on a cloud. He was so wonderful. And after all this time, she was finally kissing him.

That was nothing compared to what he was feeling. He was soaring high above the sky, so in love. He knew deep down that it was wrong to be passionately kissing Stephanie when he hadn't technically broken up with DJ yet. But he couldn't help himself; she was his angel. His sweet little angel.

And their tongues twirled in harmony together, they both knew the truth: they were meant for each other. It had to be fate that had brought them together.

Steve pulled away, and said, "Stephanie…you…I…please…" but he couldn't finish his sentence. She put her fingers to his lips, silencing him. She knew what he was trying to say. she could feel the energy between them.

Right astheir lips enfolded oncemore for anotherpassionate, serious kiss, the back door opened.

DJ was home.

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A/N: sorry to leave you in such terrible suspense. I just figured this was the best place to end the chapter.

There is going to be more coming: back to Michelle and Aaron's problem, An inner conflict for Steve, a breathtaking new romance for Stephanie and a rift between DJ and Stephanie's sisterhood.

Things are going to be very, very interesting.

Tell me what you think!