Frozen

CHAPTER 36

Craig POV

Kate and I were lying in bed next to each other a few months after our fight. Kate was asleep, and I was thinking about how lucky I was to have her. I wanted to prove how much I loved her. I wanted her to move in. I thought about how great it would be if she were here all the time. Kate cracked an eye open.

"Craig, what are you doing?" she asked.

"I was just thinking…" I said.

She sat up.

"That's never good." She replied.

I laughed and kissed her.

"You're so beautiful." I said.

"Craig, I think you just might get lucky tonight," she said.

"Me too. But first…" I trailed off, searching for her present.

Kate watched me, amused. I found the box, and put it in her hands.

"Happy Birthday." I said.

"Craig, my birthday is tomorrow." She said.

"I know, but I couldn't wait." I replied.

Kate grinned at me and tore it open. She took out the bracelet.

"Craig, I love it." She said.

I put it on her wrist and kissed her. Kate smiled and hugged me. Suddenly, the phone rang. I groaned in frustration and answered it.

"Craig? It's Ash. I have to talk to Kate. It's serious."

I passed the phone to Kate, who took it.

"No, you can't be serious." Kate said.

A tear ran down Kate's cheek.

"No." she said.

Kate POV

I jumped out of Craig's bed. I yanked on my clothes, panicked.

"Kate, What is wrong with you?" Craig asked.

"My old best friend died, Craig. Her name was Zoe. I don't know if I've ever mentioned her. She was killed in a car crash. I have to go see her. I mean, her funeral. Everyone's going to be there! I have to go, Craig!" I yelled.

Craig wrapped a sheet around his waist and stood up.

"Kate, I'll go with you." he said.

Tears streamed down my cheeks as I shook my head.

"You can't go to LA. Your job, Craig." I said.

He wrapped his arms around me.

"I'm going Kate." He said firmly.

I fell on the bed and started to cry, as Craig checked the flights out of Canada.

Ashley POV

I ran to David's office for our little meetings in between his classes. He opened his door and smiled at the sight of me.

"Hey." I said.

He twirled me into his office and kissed me.

"I'm so happy." He whispered.

We kissed again.

"Um, Ashley, what are your plans for tonight?" he asked.

"Nothing, why?" I asked playfully.

"I want us to have dinner together. No hiding, no sneaking around, just us. Together." He said.

"I'd love to." I said.

He reached for my hand and stroked my fingers. I felt a rush of excitement rush through me.

"Kate has a funeral, and she won't be here for a week. I'm ready." I said.

David stared at me.

"Ashley, are you sure?" he asked.

"I want us to sleep together." I said.

David breathed heavily.

"I do too." He replied.

Craig POV

We were on a flight to LA. Kate was really shaken up about her friend's death. I wanted so badly to protect her. I was about to ask her to move in when we got the call. Why did this have to happen to her? Kate didn't deserve this.

"Craig, thanks for being here." She said.

"I wouldn't be anywhere else. You need me here." I said.

Kate slipped her fingers through mine. I kissed her other hand. She gave me a pained smile and fell back on my shoulder. Kate's head was rested on my shoulder, and I knew that Kate was mine. But I also knew who would probably be in LA. Ben, her ex fiancée. This time, I swore I wouldn't let my jealousy get in the way. But I couldn't help myself sometimes. He was her first time, her first love, and almost her first husband. But now Kate's happiness came first. No fights, and definitely no losing Kate to him.

Paige POV

I was cooking Spinner a homemade meal. I know, I'm no Suzy Homemaker, but it was a fun experiment. I was coming out of my kitchen with a tray of cookies when I heard Spinner's voice.

"Baby, I know. My job is hectic right now. I'm sorry. I'll make it up to you, I swear." I heard him say.

My heart froze. Who was Baby?

"Amy, stop. I have to go. Bye." He said.

I ran out of the doorway and threw the cookie tray in his face. Spinner winced in pain as the tray hit his nose.

"That's right. It should hurt! Amy is your girlfriend, isn't she, Spin?" I yelled.

"Paige, you didn't even hear the whole conversation!" he said.

"I heard enough!" I screamed.

I turned my back against him.

"Paige, Amy is not my girlfriend. You are. She is just a friend of mine. Everyone calls her Baby. It's her nickname." He said gently.

I turned around.

"Oh my god. I just threw a tray at you. I'll get ice." I said.

I gave him a kiss and ran for the fridge.