Raven and Marshall's night had been amazing. She had never truly felt this strong for a boy in a long time. Parker was definitely a strong presence in her life, but he never made her feel the way Marshall did. Marshall made her feel beautiful even in her worst moments. He had seen her beat to a pulp and still told her everyday that she was the most beautiful girl in the world.
This time, however, Raven was going to be smart and not rush things with Marshall. The sex discussion appeared and Raven told him that she wasn't ready. Marshall told her that he would wait for her as long as she wanted. Now a huge ton had been lifted off her shoulders.
After their date, Marshall drove Raven back to the house and placed a gentle kiss on her lips. He watched her as she walked up the steps and turned the corner.
Raven walked down the hallway feeling like she was on cloud 9. Her heart was beating faster and slower at the same time and it made her feel wonderful. She was trying to be quiet, however, not to wake up Chelsea. Raven walked into the room and slowly closed the door.
"Hey Rae! How was the date?" asked the quite awake Chelsea.
"Damn Chels…I thought you would have been asleep by now." Raven said as she jumped back.
"No of course not. I decided to wait for you until you got home! So…..how was it?" Chelsea was excited to hear about Raven's first time out since the "incident."
Raven jumped onto the bed with Chelsea and lay down next to her. She put her head on the pillow next to Chelsea and looked at her best friend.
"Chelsea I think I'm falling for him." she said with a huge smile on her face. "I don't know what it is, but I can't stop thinking about Marshall."
"Well Raven, remember that you need to take it slow this time. You remember what happened last time when you rushed into things." Chelsea didn't want to always be the one to make Raven feel bad, but she also wanted to protect her from ever having something like that happening to her again.
"I know," Raven said, "we talked about it and he told me he would wait for me."
"Well than that's great Rae." Chelsea was happy for Raven, but was also upset that Eddie had lost his chance to tell Raven how he felt. She knew he truly loved her but would risk his happiness for hers. She wanted Eddie to tell Raven, but he wouldn't ruin her happiness with Marshall.
"Well I'm off to the shower! Goodnight Chelsea!" Raven said as she kissed her lightly on the cheek and jumped off the bed. Raven skipped to the bathroom and giggled as she opened the door and walked in.
Chelsea got up out of bed and quickly made her way out the door and down the hall to Eddie's room. She had to let him know that this was his last chance to tell Raven how he felt. It was now or never for him.
"Eddie?" she asked as she opened his door. She didn't know if he would be asleep or not.
"Yeah?" she heard a faint whisper answer her.
"It's Chelsea. Can we talk?" she asked.
"Come on in Chels….." Eddie shifted himself up in bed and opened his eyes to look at Chelsea. "What's wrong?" he asked.
Chelsea sat on the edge of his bed, afraid to tell him of the news. She grabbed a strand of her hair and played with it among her fingers. She couldn't look him in the eye to tell him what went on.
"Chels….anytime you twirl your hair you are afraid to say something. You can tell me anything you know." Eddie got up and sat down next to Chelsea and put his arm around her shoulder.
"Eddie…." Chelsea started.
"Yeah?"
"Raven thinks that she is falling in love with Marshall." There. She said it.
Eddie felt his heart fall into the pit of his stomach. He felt nauseous and upset at the same time. His Raven was falling for another guy. He would never feel his lips against his, or touch her soft skin. He would never lay with her on the couch watching movies, or walk hand in hand with her along the beach. His love for her would only be etched in his mind.
When Chelsea noticed he had not said anything yet she checked to see if he was okay.
"Yeah I'm fine Chels. I just wish I wasn't such a bitch and told her sooner. Now she will never know that I would have loved her harder than anyone ever could." Eddie dropped his head into his hands and let the memories of Raven flood into his brain.
"Hey guys, what are you doing?" Raven asked as she peeked into the room. Her hair was damp and her skin was still glistening with the water from the shower.
"Hey Rae!" Eddie pretended to be happy. "How was your date?" He hated asking, since he had just seen them making out on the beach.
"It was amazing. You guys….I think Marshall is the one. I really think I could love him."
Eddie felt like jumping out of the window at that very moment. He was trying to think of something else to say when Raven interrupted him with another conversation.
"Did you guys hear about that party at that girl Sarah's house? She said it was a basement party and wanted to know if we wanted to come. Do you guys want to come with me and see what it's all about?" Raven asked.
Eddie was too upset to party, but thought that it could be some time for him and Raven to spend some more time together.
"Sure Rae, I will go with you. Chelsea you up for going?" Eddie asked as he looked at a surprised Chelsea.
She was shocked that he even wanted to go but decided to tag along as well. "Of course….do I ever say no?" she giggled.
Eddie knew that Raven probably invited Marshall, but decided to ask anyhow if he would be tagging along.
"Oh Marshall said he can't come tonight. He has to watch his little sister tonight so he can't go out at all." Raven said as she made her way back to her bedroom to change.
Eddie was thrilled that he would be able to spend some alone time with Raven. He felt like jumping up and down at that very moment.
Chelsea giggled as she looked at the expression on Eddie's face. "Now is your chance." She said as she made her way out the door to follow Raven and change.
I have to look hot tonight for Raven he thought to himself as he dug through his drawer looking for something to wear for the party.
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Eddie finally found a good outfit for the party that night. He had just bought some new ripped jeans from Hollister, along with a white turtleneck sweater. He felt confident in his appearance. Raven always told him she loved him in turtlenecks, so why not wear it tonight?
Chelsea was the first to come down the stairs. She had her hair up in a high ponytail, and was sporting dark jeans, with a white tank top under a jean jacket.
"Eddie you look great! Raven is going to love that sweater on you!" Chelsea exclaimed.
"Yeah, that's why I bought it." Eddie replied back.
Eddie turned around just when Raven decided to walk down the stairs. She was looking gorgeous that night. She had her hair all curled and pulled into a clip, and was wearing some ripped jeans from Hollister as well, and a tight black tub top.
Raven screamed when she saw the sweater that Eddie was wearing. "You look hot Eddie!"
Eddie thought he would embarrass himself if he told her how he felt then and there. He very quickly replied, "You look gorgeous as always."
"Awww….thanks Eddie! Alright you guys let's hit this party!" Raven walked out in front of both of them and made her way to the car. Eddie and Chelsea followed closely behind.
The drive was pretty quick to the party. Chelsea quickly ran out of the car when she saw Alec waiting in the driveway for her.
"Hey Chelsea!" Alec said as he ran to her and pulled her into a deep hug.
"I missed you." Chelsea said back into the hug.
With that, Alec took Chelsea's hand and led her inside, leaving Eddie and Raven to fend for themselves.
"Well I guess its just you and me Eddie." Raven said as she grabbed his arm.
"That's how it should be Rae." Eddie replied back as they made their way to the front door.
Before Raven could knock on the door, she saw V appear and run out to greet her.
"What the fuck happened with you and Parker! Now he isn't allowed within 100 feet of this neighborhood. What shit did you start now with him?" V was angry as hell for what she thought Raven did to Parker.
"Uhh shut the fuck up V." Raven could not believe she just said that. "Parker beat the living shit out of me that I was put in the hospital, so now he is probably going to serve time. I don't give a shit what you think okay? I'm with Eddie now so back off bitch!" With that, Raven pushed V aside and walked into the house.
"Damn girl!" Eddie started, "you sure told that bitch! Haha…although she thinks we are together now!" Eddie was actually glad that someone thought they were both together. He wished they were.
"Well….if people think we are together then maybe they will think Parker just doesn't want to be around us. Can you just pretend to be my boyfriend for one night?" Raven asked.
Eddie wanted to scream "I have always wanted to be your boyfriend!" but then he quietly assured her that it was no problem.
"You're the sweetest Eddie!" Raven said as she planted a soft kiss on Eddie's cheek.
"Aww Rae you know I have your back! Now come on let's go and enjoy the party."
Eddie and Raven made their way into the living room and hit the dance floor right away. Raven felt comfortable with Eddie and wanted to show him off to everyone so she decided to dance as dirty as she could. She grinded all over the boy, until Eddie knew he couldn't take it anymore.
"RAE!" Eddie said.
"What's wrong?" Raven asked as she pushed away the wet hair from her face. She and Eddie already had worked up a sweat from all their dancing.
"You can't keep dancing like that on me or….you know…." Eddie was embarrassed to say it so he just pointed down. Raven giggled and pulled Eddie into a hug.
"Oops. I'm sorry Eddie…..I just didn't think I could turn someone on like that. How about I get us something to drink?" With that, Raven made her way into the kitchen leaving Eddie alone on the couch.
Chelsea appeared later with Alec and sat next to Eddie.
"Hey Eddie, Alec and I are going to get some dinner. Do you and Rae want to come along?" asked Chelsea.
"No thanks Chels. Raven told everyone that I am her boyfriend so we have to make sure everyone sees us together." Eddie said with a smile on his face.
"Okay Eddie." Chelsea smiled back. "Just don't think too much into this. You know how Rae feels about Marshall." With that Chelsea got up off the couch and walked over with Alec to the front door and left.
Raven came back a few minutes later with the drinks she got and sat back down next to Eddie.
"Was that Chelsea I just saw leaving?" she asked.
"Yeah…..she and Alec wanted to get some dinner, so I guess it's just you and me now Rae."
"Great! Well….this way….people will think we came together and really are seeing one another. I don't want them to know about what happened with Parker and I." Raven got a nervous look on her face when a fellow party-goer looked back at her once she said Parker's name. Eddie saw this and made sure everyone could hear him.
"Baby…you know that he wasn't good for you. But I am……I Love you Raven." Eddie knew that Raven knew it was just for show, but in his heart….he really meant it. Those words were spoken from his heart. After he had said that, another girl from the party approached Raven.
"I heard you cheated on Parker! What's up with that bitch?" The girl shoved Raven as she went to stand up.
"Back off bitch!" Raven yelled. "You don't know anything and it's none of your business."
"Parker is my boy okay? I'm not going to let some stupid slut mess up his vacation. You think you're too good for him?" The girl looked as if she would punch Raven, until her date told her to calm down. Raven then saw the boy whisper into the angry girl's ear, "I heard that Parker beat the shit out of her. He also raped her too….she got hers." Both snickered and then walked off. The girl managed to get another "whatever slut!" in and left.
Raven felt like she was going to throw up. Those two were actually glad that she got beaten and attacked. Eddie could tell that Raven was upset, so he put his arm around her shoulder and rubbed her back.
"Hey Rae…don't let them get to you. What's done is done. Let's just enjoy the party okay?" Raven nodded and decided that this was her night to hang with her best friend; she would be sure to party it up with Eddie that night.
After about an hour, and about 8 shots of vodka later, Eddie was getting the feeling that he should take Raven home. She had begun to trip a lot and slur her speech….so Eddie decided that that was enough drinking for one night. Raven however, would have another way.
Eddie went to reach for Raven's arm when she said, "Eddie let's go sit in the make out room." She grabbed his sleeve and pulled him into the adjacent room across from them. Raven pushed Eddie down on the recliner and positioned herself onto of his lap.
"Raven what are you doing? You're drunk come on….you don't mean this." Eddie wished she had, but knew she was being persuaded by all the liquor.
"Eddie…I want people to think we are together. So shut up and kiss me!"
With that, Raven pressed her lips to Eddie's as she caressed his face. Eddie couldn't believe he was kissing the girl of his dreams finally. He knew this was wrong, but wanted to feel Raven on him as long as possible. Raven slid her tongue into Eddie's mouth as she shifted in the chair, causing Eddie to get excited. "Stop!" he said, as Raven grinned and shifted again. She passionately grabbed his face and pulled it towards his. He could hear the soft moans escape her lips. Eddie lightly pulled up Raven's tube top to reveal her tight stomach. He put his hands on her back and pulled her closer to him; afraid he would lose her if he didn't hold on tight enough. Their session felt like it went on for hours.
As Raven went to unzip Eddie's jeans, Eddie heard a loud "JESUS!" He quickly pulled away from Raven and looked to see where the sound was coming from. He then saw Marshall standing in the doorway with Chelsea behind him. Marshall looked as if he would cry; he couldn't believe Raven was kissing Eddie. Eddie automatically felt guilty and went to chase after Marshall after he stormed out.
"Take Raven home," Eddie said to Chelsea, "she is really drunk." Chelsea glared at Eddie as she watched him run out the door to Marshall.
Eddie saw Marshall looking for his keys in his jacket outside by his car. He decided to tell him what was going on.
"Marshall….look man….we were drunk….well Raven was. Look, I'm sorry if I kissed her but I couldn't help it. She came at me and I couldn't resist. Honestly she is totally smashed and wouldn't do anything like that if she was sober." The Eddie said the words that he hated to say…. "She likes you too much man. She told me she was falling for you."
A small smile stretched across Marshall's face as he hit Eddie on the shoulder.
"It's okay man….I know Raven is gorgeous and I would want to kiss her on any chance I got. No hard feelings. Do you think I can take her home?" Eddie said yes, and watched as Marshall ran up the stairs to help Chelsea with a stumbling Raven.
Eddie felt completely guilty about what happened. He couldn't believe he took advantage of Raven like that. He knew she couldn't hold her liquor and he still pursued it with her. The question in his mind was how far would I have let it go if Marshall didn't come in? He decided to walk the long way home; knowing that Raven would be mad at him the next morning, he decided to walk slow and think of the story to tell her.
Chelsea was given a ride home by Alec. He decided to bring her back to his place to watch a movie before the night was over. Marshall told Chelsea he would bring Raven back home. He helped her into the car and gave her some hot coffee that he had made earlier.
"Here you go Raven, this should help with the hangover." He pushed the hair out of her face and rubbed her cheek as he let go of the cup.
"Thanks….I guess I didn't take it easy on the drinking tonight did I?" she asked embarrassed.
"It's okay…I know you're going to want to party…..but why do you go to extreme's to get completely trashed?" he asked.
"I got used to it when I was with him….I'm sorry…I really want to change for you." Raven felt the warm tear fall down her cheeks as she put her head down.
Marshall put his hand on her leg and looked her in the eye and said, "Don't change at all for me. You're perfect Raven. I just want you to be safe that's all." Raven smiled and put her hand on top of his. She couldn't believe how reasonable Marshall was being with her. She wanted to scream to him then and there that she loved him but couldn't find the right words to say.
"I'm going to take you home okay?" Marshall asked.
"Okay thanks. Hey Marshall?" Raven asked back.
"Yeah?"
"My Aunt Lo is out for the night…do you want to stay over?" she hoped by all means he would say yes.
"I would love to Raven." With that, Marshall started the car and drove back to the beach house.
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Once they got back to the house, Raven and Marshall hoped out of the car and made their way into the house. Raven saw Chelsea and Alec and Eddie chilling on the couch and decided to say goodnight before heading up the stairs.
"Hey guys! Marshall is going to stay over…..don't tell Lo though okay?" she pleaded.
"No problem Rae! Alec was planning on staying here too….so you can have the room to yourself and we will take the guest room." Chelsea replied back, as she got up with Alec.
"Night you guys!" With that, Chelsea with Alec hand in hand, made her way up the stairs and into the conjoining bedroom next to the one she shared with Raven.
Eddie didn't know what to say yet. The silence definitely was uncomfortable. Should he say something or leave and let be? Raven just kept looking at him with a weird expression on her face. She seemed like she wanted to say something too, but couldn't. Before he could say anything, Raven said, "Night Eddie!" and ran up the stairs with Marshall.
Eddie fell back onto the couch and felt horrible. Why didn't he just tell her before she ran upstairs with Marshall? He knew what would happen with them tonight. He couldn't believe he was losing Rae…all over again.
Raven led Marshall into her room and went into the bathroom. Marshall took off his hoodie and sat on her bed. He was a little nervous about what Raven would want to do, but he knew he loved her and was ready for this. Raven emerged from the bathroom wearing a tight black tank top and her pink pajama pants. Her hair was down and loose and her make up still looked fresh.
"You ready for bed?" Raven asked as she got under the covers. Marshall took that as his cue to get undressed. He took off his shirt, exposing his muscular physique, and also took off his pants to be left only in his boxers. He climbed into bed next to Raven and snuggled up next to her. Raven turned around to face him and kissed him lightly on his lips.
Before thinking, Marshall blurted out, "I love you Raven."
Raven felt the tears come to her eyes when she heard those words. She had been waiting to hear them from someone she actually loved back. Raven responded, "I love you too Marshall." He pulled her into a passionate kiss as he positioned himself on top of her. He kissed her lips, cheeks, neck and chest as he made his way down to her stomach. When he lifted up her shirt Raven stopped him.
"Are we ready for this?" Raven asked. She wanted to be, but was he?
"I'm ready Raven. I've never loved anyone and this just feels right."
Raven kissed him again lightly on the lips and looked at him and said, "I'm ready too."
Marshall took that as his cue to take off her tank top and slowly pull down her pajama pants. Raven slipped off his boxers and waited for their moment. Marshall leaned down and lightly pulled her's down as well. He looked at her once more and said, "You're beautiful Raven." Then it happened. Marshall entered her slowly and lovingly. Nothing at all like Parker did. She felt loved with every moment they were together.
The sex was amazing. It seemed to last for hours. Raven felt the sweat from their bodies pour off of them. As they both neared their climax, Marshall looked her in the face and told her, "Raven you're my first."
"What an honor." She said in her sexy voice as they both finished together. Raven couldn't stop panting and Marshall was breathing heavily as well. She felt free of every burden that was on her chest about Parker. She was in love with Marshall and nothing could change that.
"That was amazing." Marshall said as Raven giggled. "Can we do it again sometime?"
"We better!" she joked back.
"I think we should try and get some sleep now Raven." He responded.
"Yeah we should…..goodnight Marshall." She kissed him on the lips and turned over on her side.
Marshall scooted into her and kissed her back. "Goodnight Raven. I love you." With that, they closed their eyes and fell into a deep sleep. Little did they know that Eddie walked in a couple minutes later, to find a naked Raven and Marshall cuddling. He knew what happened.
"Forget it…..Rae's in love." He turned off the light in Raven's room and closed the door.
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