Disclaimer: I do not own anyone you recognize. I only own Charlie and my friend owns my other oc Elizabeth.
Note: I don't know if I'm spelling the names right of the guys that are at Bass Camp later in this chapter, but if they're misspelled I'm sorry. I don't know if John has a dog or if it's named what I named it. Remember IT'S FICTION!
Chapter 2John half expected her to tell Elizabeth that they'd all been nice but him. He was very surprised when Charlie had told her friend that everyone was cool.
"I still can't believe you let them believe I was a dude. Are you smoking something Lizard?"
"Nope…it was just too much fun to let them make asses outta themselves by assuming things. Besides your real name is a guy's name also. Charlie why didn't you wear the outfit I suggested? What is it with you and jerseys?"
"What's wrong with what I'm wearin? It's my favorite jersey and hat. If I wanted to look like a priss like all the other brats where I lived then I would. I however choose to be comfortable in jeans and jerseys or T-shirts."
"Well I am getting you in a skirt or dress before you leave in two weeks…"
"What the fuck ever…"
"You act like I can't do it."
"You'll play dirty to do it…specially since ya know my one weakness."
"Yeah…hey guys for future reference Max here can't turn down a dare."
"Really?"
Charlie turned to look at Marc and it was almost like she could hear the wheels turning. Marc did have an idea. He noticed that both Chaos and John had been staring at the woman and decided to have a little fun.
"So Lee…I have a small dare for you."
Charlie turned to Elizabeth and lightly hit her arm.
"Damn you Lizard…you just had to tell them that. Ok Trademarc what is it?"
"I dare you to go over there and kiss Chaos. I'm not talking a little one either…I want some tongue included in that."
Elizabeth knew exactly what her boyfriend had up his sleeve when he met her gaze and motioned to John in a way only she'd understand. She nodded her head and watched her friend's actions.
"So Lee ya gonna take my dare?"
Charlie flipped off Marc and walked over to where Chaos was sitting on a black leather couch. She smiled as he seemed kind of shy somewhat. She leaned down a little and placed one hand on the side of his head on the back of the couch and the other she placed on his cheek. She gently rubbed his cheek for a few moments before moving her hand to the back of his head bringing his lips to her own. As the kiss progressed, Chaos pulled Charlie to where she was sitting on his lap comfortably. After a few moments Charlie pulled back and smiled at Chaos.
"Damn boy…"
Chaos's laugh was soon joined with everyone in the room…everyone but John that is. Elizabeth looked at John and could tell he seemed mad and maybe even a little jealous. She leaned over so she could whisper in his ear.
"You know why your cousin dared her to kiss Chaos and not you right?"
"No why?"
"Wanted to see how you'd react. I told him I thought you and Max would get along really well. Once he met Max he knew I meant I wanted to maybe hook yall up. He knew if she got along with all your friends that step one was done. If you looked mad before, during, or after the dare than we'd go to step two…dumping Max off on you with an excuse that he and I want a night alone since we haven't had one in awhile."
"You really think her and I would work?"
"I think you're what she's been looking for in a man and she's what you've been looking for. Plus if yall hook up than maybe she'd move down here. No matter what you may possibly hear if her mother calls her cell phone she doesn't have a boyfriend."
When Elizabeth noticed John looked confused she began to explain what she meant and about Connor.
"Wow…"
"What are you two talking about Lizard?"
Elizabeth was a little surprised as Charlie sat on John's lap. She noticed neither seemed to pay it too much attention…it was almost like it was an everyday thing for the two.
"Well I know this is your first night and all…but well…"
"Let me guess you and Trademarc want some alone time? Girl it's alright. If I had a man I'd probably want the same thing. I know you and him have both been too busy to go out…so go have fun."
"What about you though?"
"CC can stay with me."
"CC?"
"Yeah I'm gon call ya that. They all call ya Max and Trademarc calls you Lee. I like to be unique. So it's CC."
"Ok."
"Ya sure about her stayin with you John?"
"Lizzie she's right. You and Trademarc have been too busy. Go out and have fun…get naked…"
Charlie laughed out loud and then playfully hit John's shoulder. Later that night after arriving at John's house, John and Charlie were horsing around. John was chasing Charlie all through the house after she'd hit him with a pillow.
"I'm gonna get you CC. Just give up already."
"No way sucker."
John finally tackled Charlie causing him to land on her facing her. When Charlie looked up at John it seemed as if time stood still. John looked into Charlie's blue eyes and began leaning down towards her. Just as his lips were about to touch hers his rotweiler, Killer, began barking at them wanting to play too. Charlie moved out from under John and as soon as she was standing her cell phone rang. She groaned as she recognized the ring tone she had for her mother. She sat on the couch and answered it.
"Hello mother."
"Charlie Lynn where are you?"
"Mother I told you I was coming to Massachusetts."
"Oh yes right before you hung up on me."
"Mother I told you when you called that I was busy packing."
John watched as she began to rub her temples in frustration. He had thought Elizabeth might have been exaggerating with how bad Charlie's mother was, but now he knew she wasn't. He walked over and sat next to Charlie and began rubbing her back. She looked into his eyes and mouthed thank you.
"Sorry mother what'd you say?"
"I asked where you were there."
"I'm in West Newbury mother it's a little less than an hour from Boston."
"Is that where your boyfriend lives?"
Charlie sighed in frustration. She didn't want to mention anything about her pretend boyfriend in front of John. But she knew her mother wouldn't leave her alone until she answered.
"Um yeah mother this is where my boyfriend lives."
"What does he do?"
Charlie noticed John was trying to get her attention and told her mother to hold on a second. She made sure the phone was muted so her mother couldn't hear their conversation.
"Yeah?"
"Lizzie told me about your mother and the whole pretend boyfriend thing. If she asks you anything about this boyfriend you can use me for your answers."
Charlie was a little shocked. He was offering to help her lie to her mother.
"John no I can't do that. I'm going to tell her the truth."
"Well I was actually hoping maybe I might…well that you and I…well fuck Charlie would you go out with me?"
"Really?"
"I know we just met and all but something about you intrigues me and I'd like to take ya out."
"Are you sure?"
John nodded and she smiled before returning back to her conversation with her mother.
"Ok sorry mother I had to get something for John. What did you say earlier?"
"I am guessing John is the boyfriend."
"Yes mother."
"So what does this John do?"
"He's a professional wrestler mother."
Charlie heard her mother scoff and wanted to scream. Her mother was one of those people who thought she was so much better than everyone.
"Charlie Lynn…"
"He's also got a music career as well."
"Charlie Lynn Maxwell! This is why you couldn't date Connor? For some Neanderthal?"
"Mother John isn't a Neanderthal. He's a wonderful man. Just because he isn't some doctor or lawyer or something doesn't matter to me. His career is just as important and good as those."
John couldn't help but smile as she defended him. He knew then what Elizabeth meant by Charlie being what he was looking for. He was coming to realize Charlie had the qualities he was looking for.
"Well you'll realize soon enough what a mistake this is. Do your father and I get to meet this John?"
Charlie wanted to scream and yell at her mother and the disdain tone she had in saying John's name.
"If you want, but that's something that he and I will discuss. He's very busy and if we decide to introduce yall then we'll have to see when he has free time."
"Excuse me young lady? Did you just say if you decide? Are you trying to tell me you don't want to introduce us? I'm your mother I have every…"
"No mother you don't. I'm a big girl now and guess what…IT'S MY LIFE NOT YOURS!"
John sat shocked as she flipped her cell phone shut and set it down. He sat closer and it was like anger was just radiating from her.
"You ok baby girl?"
Charlie looked at John and he could see the tears in her eyes as well as anger. He pulled her into his arms and began to soothingly rub her back.
"I just ugh! She irritates the fuck outta me. She treats me like I'm five instead of how old I really am. She thinks she can still control my life no matter what I say. I think I'm going to go and get my cell phone number changed…maybe move too…"
"Are you sure?"
"Hell I want to. If it's the only way I can get through each day stress free…than yeah."
"Where would you live?"
"Well Lizard wants me to move here or Boston. Ever since she first came here she keeps telling me how much I'd love it here."
"Well if you decide to do that I can help you find somewhere to live."
Charlie couldn't help but be a little glad that he didn't ask her to move in with him. It was way too soon to even think of that.
"I'll talk to Lizard about it tomorrow."
"I thought she was exaggerating about your mom."