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Facing the Future.

Chapter 4.

The months passed and it was now the last day before Ronnie and Drew left for GJ. After the whole fiasco at the bar nothing much happened during the rest of the summer. This morning found Ronnie and Drew practing some fighting techniques in the back yard. Ronnie was running at Drew at full speed, she lept into the air. She was about to hit him with a diving kick, until he moved out of the way. She landed with a thud. He helped her up and did a back flip, landing on his feet he ran to her and prepared to strike. She deflected the blow with skill and delivered a blow to his chest. With the sound of air rushing from his lungs, she stopped for a moment to let him catch his breath. She didn't notice the foot on the back of her leg until she was on the ground. "You were faking." She said as he landed on top of her.

"So what if I was? Besides how else would I be able to trip you. You are really on the ball today." Drew said as he looked at his best friend. Her face was flush and sweat was flowing down her face. He watched her lips as she took in breath after breath. Something in him reacted and before he knew it, he placed his lips on hers.

Ronnie returned the kiss before she realized who she was kissing. It lasted several moments, with their mouths pressed and their tongues fighting for supremacy. Until Drew pulled back.

"I'm sorry Ronnie. I don't know what came over me. Please don't be mad." Said Drew as his shocked expression showed what was going on in his mind. I kissed her. I shouldn't have, but I did. And I know that she likes butter flavored syrup with her waffles.

"That was wow, I mean what came over you? But don't be upset. I did return it after all." Said Ronnie trying to calm her best friend.

"So what do we do now?" Asked Drew.

"I have some ideas." Said Ronnie as she grabbed the back of his neck and pulled him in for another kiss.

There was someone else watching them though. That there was someone else watching the whole thing. Skye just stared in shock as she saw them kiss. Under her breath she whispered, "Bitch." and then vanished from sight.

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"Do we have everything packed?" Asked Ronnie as she riffled through her bag.

"Remember it's already at the apartment." Said Drew as he put his toothbrush into his back pack.

"Oh yeah. Well we better head downstairs." Said Ronnie feeling suddenly aware of his presence so close to hers.

"Yeah we better." Said Drew with a nervous glance at his best friend.

Making their way downstairs they were stopped by Skye. "So how was practice this morning?" She asked with venom dripping from every word.

"It was OK." Said Ronnie.

"OK! OK! You kissed him! I would have thought that it would be more than fucking OK!" Skye said with a tear rolling down her face. Before Ronnie could respond, Skye vanished.

"She saw us? I guess she did." Said Drew.

"Yeah. Great now I've got my sister mad at me." Said Ronnie.

"Why?" Said Drew.

"Because she liked you." Said Ronnie.

"Oh." Said Drew as he rushed back upstairs in search of Skye.

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Skye sat alone in her tree house. Her father built it for her and siblings when she was five. So many memories were in this area. It made her feel safe when she was down. Her thoughts were a jumbled mass as she put the day's events together. First she decided to head outside to see what Drew was up to. He was shirtless sparring with her sister. She was transfixed with his torso. So much so that she decided to stay and watch. But then it happened. Why did he kiss her? Sure they've known each other for freaking ever. But why now? Skye let out another raking sob as she relived those thoughts again. She was so wrapped up in her thoughts that it took her a few moments to register the fact that someone's hand was on her shoulder. She turned around to see him. "D-d-drew? What are you doing up here?"

"Looking for you." Said Drew.

"Why? I'm just a kid." Said Skye.

"Because I have to tell you something. I'm sorry." Said Drew with a serious look on his face.

"About what? You want my sister and not me. I mean why would you want me?" Said Skye with a mixture of sadness and self directed anger.

"Because of what happened. Hell I don't even know what happened. One second I've got Ronnie in a awesome take down. Then I'm checking for fillings. Now I feel like I've ruined two friendships." Said Drew.

"Two?" Said a confused Skye.

"Unless we start dating, Ronnie and I are going to be awkward towards each other. And you hate me right now for betraying you in your mind." Drew said with a hint of sadness.

"I don't hate you. I never will, you're the coolest person I know, well next to mom and dad." Said Skye with a chuckle. "And as for Ronnie, She's always dug you, she just didn't have the balls to tell you. And if you two ever break up, I'll be here." She said with a wink.

They spent the rest of the time laughing and hanging out until Ronnie found them.

"Skye are you OK?" She asked

"Yeah sis I am." Said Skye.

"I hate to do this but we need to leave for our flight." Said Ronnie to Drew.

"I'll see you this Christmas." Said Skye as Drew and Ronnie left.

Author's note

next chapter will be the first day at GJ. Romantic tension abound when two people share a house and feelings. Thanks for reading this.

Erik