Phanfreak2000- Yes, he sure is Erik. Because Josh is soooooo sweet! She is alot more confused than Christine, I think. If you have read the book, Christine doesn't ever love Erik. She tells him she does, so that he will let her go.
Sirius All Punked- YES, LET THEM PAY! I'm glad that you like it, and here you go. Now you can read more!
Gerry ISU Chick04- Josh is a little whimpy, but I think that Raoul kinda is too!
India Pyro- He isn't just getting into his part. He really does love Annie!
Maska- Hehehehehe... "Under his spell"... yup, that's how he got me to first right this phic... I mean, I write it of my own free will.
Keeper Music Night- I think you will make up your mind about who you like better after you read Chapter 26 RoSeQuEen- I love Jayden, don't get me wrong, but I just really like Josh. He makes me laugh, plus he sooooooo sweet.
Maluruloki- "Swimmingly", eh?
Chapter 25- Boyfriend?
Annie knew that Jayden must be mad at her, and so she left quite promptly with Josh, as her car was in the shop. As Josh drove her home, she repeatedly apologized for her rudeness in the cemetery, and for kissing Jayden. He said the he understood. "I know how it feels to just get caught up in the moment." HE said, grabbing her left hand with is right one, and driving with his other one.
"I know…" She said, feebly. "I just wanted you to know that I don't love Jayden the way that I love you." he smiled, still watching the road. He knew she was watching him. "Josh," She almost whispered, "I do love you…" She said, and he turned his head to face, her. They where at a stop light.
"Annie, you know that I love you, too." He smiled. "But, it may take a while for you earn back my trust. Although if you keep looking that good, it may not take half as long." She smiled.
Josh pulled into Annie's driveway and let go of her hand. Annie picked up her bag and began to get out of the car, when she felt Josh's hand pull her down again. He leaned over to her, and kissed her firmly on the lips. She returned the kiss, but pulled away quickly, knowing that her grandmother was watching from the window for her, and that she wouldn't be pleased.
Annie stood in the driveway, watching Josh pull out of the driveway. She waved until she couldn't see him anymore. Then she turned, sighing and walked up the walkway and opened to front door.
Her grandmother was waiting, as Annie had predicted. She lifted her eyes from the book she had been 'reading' and asked her granddaughter, "Who was that? Who dropped you off, hun?"
"Josh." Annie answered, simply. Then she added, "He is my boyfriend." Boyfriend. The word didn't seem to fit just yet, but it sounded better than it had three days ago. "It won't be long before it sounds perfect." Annie thought.
"Your 'boyfriend'?" Her grandmother asked. She raised her eyebrows in distaste and annoyance.
"Yes." Annie said. She turned, but then decided to explain a little. Turning back to her grandmother, she said, "Josh was the little boy that I used to play with when father was performing." Then she hurried up to her room, without further explanation.