Chapter 10- Invitation to the Hamptons

"I'm going to the Hamptons for the weekend." Boone said as Shannon walked into the kitchen.

She shrugged nonchalantly. "Good, have fun."

Boone pushed a plate of bacon her way.

Shannon wrinkled her nose, "What are you trying to do? Get me fat."

"You're not fat."

"I'm getting fat." Shannon complained.

Boone sighed, "Whenever you talk like that I think…"

His voice trailed off.

Shannon slightly raised her chin, "You think what?"

Boone shrugged, "You've had problems with eating before."

"You don't know that, stop coming up with random shit."

Boone rolled his eyes. "I know Shannon, when you were seventeen, you're dad had to send you to some facility."

"Well, that was like forever ago…so don't pretend like you care, and by the way I'm fine. Not like you would notice though, because you're so busy with that woman."

Boone picked up a piece of the bacon and then took a bite. "Shannon…I was going to ask if you wanted to come with us."

Shannon raised an eyebrow, "What is this some kind of trick?"

Boone shook his head, "No why…"

"Because your mom practically threatened to move me out of this house herself, and then Isabella wants me gone…and I'm sure you feel the same."

"I'm not sure," Boone stood up and walked over to the kitchen so he could wash his hands.

Shannon sat back and watched him. "I like that shirt on you."

Boone smirked, "Sure you do."

"I do," Shannon reached out and ran her hand along the fabric, and then playfully smacked his cheek. "So are you serious?"

Boone nodded, "Why would I lie."

Shannon shrugged, "Because I have been a total bitch to you despite everything that you have done for me."

Boone stared back at Shannon. "So you notice how you treat me?"

"You're not nice either,"

Boone smiled, "I'm a helluva lot nicer than you…so are you coming to the Hamptons are not?"

"Of course, but I can't promise that there won't be a fights between Isabella and I."

"About that…I want you two to get along."

Shannon raised an eyebrow, "Boone I love you, but are you kidding?"

Boone blushed, "I must be…I think my mom's right and I need to see a psychologist."

Shannon rolled her eyes, "I hate your mom and she hates me…I can't believe she blames me for breaking up my dad and her relationship."

Boone leaned against the counter, "Well you kind of did."

Shannon scowled, "No I didn't."

"Yeah you did."

Shannon looked away. "She never liked me."

"No, remember how she used to have to tear us apart all the time."

Shannon smiled, "Yeah, I remember her speeches like yesterday…Shannon Marie Rutherford, you're not supposed to kiss Boone, he's your step brother now…but I kissed you anyways…and damn did I like it."

Boone looked down slightly embarrassed. "So um…"

Shannon bit her lip, "And I still do."

"Okay Shan, go ahead and get ready."

Shannon playfully pushed Boone against the sink. "I need to find a boy."

"What do you mean,"

"New York City is such a fun place…but for some reason I find myself sitting here and pining over…some loser."

"Is that loser me."

Shannon shrugged, "I'll always feel something for you, but I'm not sure if you're worth my time anymore."

Boone raised his chin, "Okay,"

Shannon looked down sadly. "Well I'm going to get ready for the Hamptons."

"Okay,"

Shannon rolled her eyes as she walked away.

"Hey Shannon," Boone said.

Shannon turned around to face him, "Yeah,"

"There is a guy out there for you."

"I don't just want any guy Boone…what kind of girl do you take me for."

Boone sat up, "Well, I was just saying…"

Shannon raised her hand. "If it's not obvious, then…just forget it."

"What?" Boone asked walking over to her.

"If it's not obvious…then you're…God, I can't do this."

Boone's eyebrows furrowed low over his pale blue eyes. "What is it Shan?"

Shannon stared back at him blankly. "I'm leaving."

"What, you have no money…"

"I'm going to move in with Charlie and Claire."

"Shannon this is insane…"

"I thought you didn't want me here."

"I did say that, but I don't mean it, I want you to stay."

Shannon scoffed, "Yeah right pretty boy."

"Pretty boy?"

"Shut up Boone, it's so true." Shannon walked towards the back.

Boone ran after her. "Did Charlie and Claire agree to letting you move in with them?"

"I didn't ask yet, but Claire is so nice, I'm sure she'll say yes."

"And what are you going to do? Eat them out of house and home, and not to mention Claire has a child Aaron, I don't think they can afford to take care of another one."

"I thought you didn't want me to stay?"

"I do!"

Shannon stared back at him in surprise.

Boone closed his mouth, Did he really just say that?

Shannon smiled back at him. "Well if you insist."

"I um…" Boone scratched his head.

Shannon hugged him.

Boone hugged her back. This was all wrong, but he didn't care now. Shannon had a cycle, she was nice for a couple of days, and then she would be mean as the devil days later. She made loving her so impossible.

There was a knock at the door.

"I'll get it," Shannon offered.

Boone slowly let her go.

Shannon walked towards the door. A smile was spread across her face, because she loved when she got along with Boone. Oh God, she sounded like some love struck fool. Shannon opened the door, and wasn't the least bit surprised to see Isabella staring back at her. Isabella's dark brown hair was pulled back in a pony tail and she had Gucci shades on.

"Hey," Shannon mumbled.

"Hi," Isabella returned just as coldly.

Shannon walked towards the back.

"Hey Boone," Isabella said.

Shannon crossed her arms, and watched as Isabella pulled Boone into a kiss.

Boone seemed hesitant.

Shannon watched him suspiciously. His eye opened and he glanced at her briefly. As soon as he realized that Shannon was looking at him, he turned away.

Shannon raised her chin. Boone was uncomfortable kissing Isabella while she was around.

Isabella pulled away seconds later, "Are you ready for the Hamptons? A whole two days, of just you and me."

Boone nodded, "I'm ready for it."

"Me too, we both need some alone time." Isabella said kissing Boone on the nose.

It was time for Shannon to burst this bubble. "Actually Izzy…is that what you like to be called?"

Isabella stared back at Shannon in disdain as if she wasn't supposed to be talking to her. "You can call me Isabella,"

Shannon giggled wickedly, "Well Izzy, my lovable brother invited me on your trip to the Hamptons."

Isabella turned to him shocked, "Boone you didn't."

Boone nodded, "Actually I did."

Isabella's lips grew thin as she seemed to be holding back some negative comment. "Fine,"

"You're okay with this?" Boone asked.

Isabella didn't look at him while she nodded, "Sure, whatever."

"It's going to be so much fun!" Shannon added.

Isabella glared back at her, "Yeah…fun."

(Thanks for the reviews Kristen and Saraiyu! Sorry it took so long to update…but I have been having writer's block with this story.)