"New Love Found"
Disclaimer: See chapter 1. I also don't own Eric McKnight but I do own everything with the exceptions stated in chapter 1.
A/N: Takes place day after previous chapter. I also apologise to my loyal readers for not replying to reviews, I didn't know to do that until I received feedback on my reviews that I left other authors on their stories. Keep reading please and no flames please! "Bowl Rider" is a ten-pin bowling alley in case anyone is wondering.
Chapter 15 – Bonding and a New Friend
Kira awoke with a start and looked beside her for Conner only to find that he wasn't there. She was about to panic, but realised that he was in the other room with all the boys after what had happened the previous night. Just then, she noticed that Melanie was awake. She looked at the clock and saw it was about 10am.
"Good morning Mel."
"Morning Kira. How are you this morning?"
"I'm doing OK, just used to sleeping beside Conner."
"I know the feeling. I mean I'm used to sleeping beside Eric."
They kept talking until the rest of the girls woke up. When they were all dressed, they headed downstairs to get breakfast and watch some TV. Kira sat on the couch stretched out and the rest of the girls sat on the various chairs and on the floor.
After an hour of watching TV, they heard the boys stirring upstairs, but they kept silent. Just then Conner came downstairs clad only in his boxer shorts. He didn't notice the girls as he was still half asleep.
Kira looked at him, then at the rest of the girls and said, "Girls, I'm getting all hot and bothered. A gorgeous hunk has just walked in with only a little layer of clothing on him."
The rest of the girls laughed and then Lea said, "Well, I'm getting all hot as well, but he's not my type."
Conner realised that they were all talking about him and went through beside them grabbing a pair of trousers from the dryer and putting them on. He sat down beside Kira on the couch and kissed her on the lips. He then said, "Did you enjoy the view Babe?"
"Very much so, Baby."
He turned to the others and said, "What about the rest of you?"
The girls laughed and then Mel spoke up, "Well, it is a nice view, Con, but you are my future brother-in-law, Jade's future brother-in-law and our friend, you are not our type." She looked up at the door and caught sight of Eric and said, "Now, HE is my type. Hello Love."
Eric laughed and replied, "Hello to you too Doll."
Just then all the other boys came downstairs and greeted their other halves followed by Pam who started making breakfast, while Conner got up to get a t-shirt on.
He returned to the living-room and sat back down next to Kira and asked the others, "What will we do today?"
They decided to stay in Pam's for a few hours before deciding on what to do in the afternoon. They at and watched TV with Pam and talked.
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The afternoon started with a bang. Pam asked, "What are your plans for this afternoon? It's such a beautiful day."
Before anyone could answer, there was a knock at the door. Mel got up to answer it and saw Drew at the door.
"Good afternoon Drew. What brings you here?"
"Good afternoon Good Looking." Drew then laughed at the expression on Mel's face. "I'm sorry Mel, I just couldn't resist. I know you're taken. Anyway, I was just wondering if Kira or Conner were in?"
Mel laughed and said, "Yes, they are. Come on in."
Mel and Drew headed into the living-room where the rest of the gang were. Mel saw Eric's eyebrows rise at the sight of Drew and introduced them.
"Eric, Love, this is Andrew Kerr, Kira and Conner's friend, but he gets called Drew. Drew, this is my boyfriend, Eric McKnight."
At the mention of Drew's name, Eric got up from where he was sitting and came and stood next to Mel and put his arm around her. He then put his other hand out to Drew and said, "hi Drew, nice to meet you. I'm glad that you think Mel is good looking, but she's mine and I don't share."
Drew laughed and said, "I'm glad you don't. I wouldn't either with a beautiful girl like Mel. However, when I knew that she was taken, I knew that I wouldn't have a chance. You're a very lucky guy to have such a good looking girl as Mel."
"Thanks. I know I'm lucky and I thank you for backing off and not pursuing her."
"I wouldn't do that to you or Mel. I value friendship too much to do that."
He turned to Conner and Kira who were watching with amusement as were the rest of his friends and Pam. He smiled at them and sat on the floor and said, "anyway, as to why I'm here. I was wondering what everyone's plans were for today and this includes Eric and Mel."
Eric spoke up first, "Well, Mel and I don't have any plans except to go back home and spend the day together."
Drew turned to his friends and asked, "Tommy? Hayley?"
"Tommy and I have no plans for today."
"Neil? Jade? Lea? Gaz?"
"Nothing for Neil and I, Drew. I don't know about Lea and Gaz."
Drew turned to Gary and waited. Gary then said, "Nothing for us either. Why?"
"I'll tell you in a minute." He then turned to Sam.
"Sam? What about you and Ethe?"
"Nothing planned."
"Last but not least, Con? Kir?"
Conner and Kira looked at each other, then back at Drew then Kira replied, "Nothing. Why?"
"Well, I was wondering if all you wanted to come bowling with me as the others are busy and I'm bored."
They all nodded, but Kira said, "I can't bowl while I've still got my cast on, but I'll watch."
Drew nodded. "How many cars do we have?"
Conner spoke up. "We have my Mustang which will be Kira and I, Mel's car which can hold six other people so that just leaves four people left to get a car."
"Con, we also have my Jeep as well; if I go back to Hayley's and pick it up I can take the rest with me."
"Ok, we'll sort out cars when you get back. Do you want a lift?"
"Please."
"OK."
Tommy gave Hayley a kiss at the same time Conner gave Kira a kiss and both left to pick up Tommy's Jeep.
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About an hour later, Tommy and Conner both pulled up in the driveway. They got out their cars and headed into the house.
Once in the house, Tommy said, "Right, I've got my Jeep, so we can go. Hayley will come with me, so I can take three more."
Conner nodded and said "Kira and I are in the Mustang, Eric, Mel, and five others are in Mel's car. So who wants to go in the jeep with Tommy and Hayley?"
"I will."
"So will we."
"OK, so that is Drew, Sam and Ethe with Hayley and me in the Jeep, Gaz, Lea, Neil and Jade with Eric and Mel in the Sedona and Conner and Kira in the Mustang."
Drew nodded and they all set off.
x
Half an hour later, they arrived at "Bowl Rider" and went inside. Drew paid for their games and they all got their shoes except for Kira then headed to their lane. Conner set up the names in the computer and kissed Kira then started playing.
An hour into their time, Kira needed the toilet, so she looked around and saw that everyone was busy watching Tommy bowl, so she managed to get up with the help of her crutches and headed to the ladies.
When she came out of the stall, there was a girl standing there waiting on her.
"Hello."
"Hi. You must be Kira."
"That's me. Who are you?"
"My name's Alison Walker."
"Nice to meet you. What can I do for you?"
"Stay away from Drew Kerr. I have a huge crush on him and would like to go out with him."
"Well, I can help you, but Drew and I are not going out with each other, we are just good friends. I'm engaged to Conner McKnight."
"Oh….well, I'm sorry to have bothered you. It's just a guy that I know told me that you fancy Drew and want to be his girlfriend. I know Drew from my street and I have always fancied him."
"Who would this guy be?"
"Trent somebody."
"I see. I know who exactly you are talking about, but you have nothing to worry about. He is just jealous because I dumped him and started going out with Conner. He doesn't like the fact that I am no longer his girlfriend. In fact, come with me and I'll introduce you to my friends and my fiancé and perhaps get you with Drew as well.
"OK, if you're sure."
"I am."
With that, Kira and Alison headed back to Kira's friends. When they arrived, everyone was looking for her. Conner was the first to notice her.
"Babe, where have you been? I was getting worried about you."
He then helped her sit back down and Kira replied, "Sorry Baby. I was in the bathroom when I got waylaid."
She then turned to Alison and motioned her towards her. She then turned to the others and said, "Guys, this is Alison Walker, she is a friend of Drew's, or rather, she lives in Drew's street."
She turned to Alison and said, "Alison, this is Conner McKnight, my fiancé, Neil McBride, my twin brother, Jade Spencer, his fiancée, my friends Tommy Oliver, his girlfriend Hayley Johnston, Ethan James, his girlfriend Samantha Dodds, Gary Smith, his girlfriend Leanne O'Neil, Drew Kerr, Conner's twin brother Eric McKnight and last but no means least Melanie Watson, Eric's girlfriend. Leanne gets called Lea, Gary gets called Gaz, Ethan gets called Ethe, Samantha gets called Sam, Melanie gets called Mel and Hayley gets called Hayls."
"Hey Alison."
"Hey everyone."
Drew then came across and said, "Ally, what brings you here?"
"I had a message to give, but I was given the wrong information, but it's sorted now."
"OK." Drew then turned to the rest and said, "Let's carry on bowling."
Kira looked at Alison and said, "You and I will just watch, but I will do that other thing the now for you."
Alison nodded and walked away a little bit. Kira turned to Drew and said, "Drew, come here for a minute, please."
"Sure Kira, what's up?"
"What do you think of Alison?"
"She's gorgeous and I have fancied her for a while, but she was after one of my mates for a while."
"Well, she happens to fancy you as well and has done for a while."
Drew's face lit up with the news and he walked over to Alison out of hearing range of everyone and said, "How are you doing Ally?"
"Fine thanks, Drew. Yourself?"
"Pretty well. Better with the good news I have just received."
"Oh?"
"A little bird tells me that you fancy me and have done for a while?"
Alison blushed and nodded. Drew continued, "Well, I fancy you as well. I was wondering would you like to be my girlfriend?"
"YES!"
Drew laughed and kissed her then they headed back to the group.
"Guys, Alison and I are now together."
Everyone cheered and Drew sat down beside Kira, pulled Alison on his lap and kissed Kira on the cheek and said, "Thanks Kira."
Kira nodded and then heard, "OI! Drew! Get your hands off my fiancée!"
She laughed and said, "Don't worry Baby, I'm yours for always."
Alison then sat down beside Kira as drew got up to continue bowling and they got to know each other pretty well.
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A couple of hours later, everyone had finished bowling and their drinks, so they headed out to the cars as they were all skint. Conner turned to the others and said, "Kira and I are heading home. See you guys later."
They nodded and said, "Bye Con, bye Kir."
With that, the Mustang pulled out of the car park.
Mel said to Alison, "you can join us in my Sedona and I'll drop you off at Drew's."
"OK, thanks."
Tommy turned to Drew and said, "I'll drop you off first then." They all got in the cars that they came in except Alison, who went with Mel.
x
First stop was Drew's house where Tommy and Mel dropped off Drew and Alison. They said goodnight and drove off to drop off everyone else.
Tommy's car
Tommy was first to drop someone off. He drove to Sam's house and stopped the car. Sam and Ethan jumped out and Ethan turned and said, "I'll be a few minutes." Tommy nodded.
Ethan walked Sam to her door and kissed her goodnight and said, "Goodnight my love. See you tomorrow." Sam nodded and went inside. Ethan returned to the Jeep to be dropped off next.
x
After Tommy dropped of Ethan, he turned to Hayley and said, "Gorgeous, do you want me to drop you off or are you coming to mine tonight?"
"Yours Sexy."
Tommy nodded and drove home with the woman he loved.
Mel's car
After dropping off Alison, Mel drove to Leanne's house first to drop her off. When she arrived, she stopped the car and Leanne and Gary jumped out and Gary turned and said, "I'll be a few minutes." Mel nodded.
Gary walked Lea to her door and kissed her goodnight and said, "Goodnight Sweets. See you tomorrow." Lea nodded and went inside. Gary returned to the Sedona to be dropped off next.
Mel then drove to Gary's house and dropped him off. He said goodnight then went inside. Mel then drove to Neil's house to drop him and Jade off. She then switched the engine off and said, "Goodnight Neil, Jade."
"Goodnight Mel, Eric."
"Thanks guys. See you later."
Once Jade and Neil were inside, Mel turned to Eric and asked, "Ours or Conner's?"
"Conner's. We haven't spent much time with just them."
Mel nodded and headed towards Conner and Kira's house.
x
After Conner and Kira had left "Bowl Rider", they headed home. They parked in the driveway and entered the house. They noticed that Pam was in the living-room watching TV, so they joined her.
"Hello you two. Good night?"
"It was quite good Pam. We went bowling and stayed for a few hours and had drinks at the bar. Well, only Hayley had alcohol as Tommy and Mel were driving and the rest of us are underage. We also got Drew out with someone, it was one of his friends and she is now one of our friends."
"That's good."
They continued to watch TV, then Pam noticed Mel's car coming up the driveway.
"Mel and Eric are back. Let them in Conner."
Conner did so and went back into the living-room.
"Hello Eric, Mel."
"Hi Mum."
"Hi Pam. We were wondering could we stay here again tonight? We've not spent a lot of time with just you, Conner and Kira."
"Of course."
They sat for a while longer, and then headed off to bed. Eric and Conner went into Eric's room while Mel and Kira went into Conner's to get Kira ready and in bed.
Twenty minutes later, Mel went back through to Eric's room and said, "Con, you can go through now."
Conner nodded and said goodnight to his brother and Mel and headed into his room. Mel turned to find Eric already in bed, so she undressed and joined him.
"Goodnight Doll."
"Goodnight Love."
They kissed each other and settled to sleep. Meanwhile in Conner's bedroom, Conner got undressed and joined Kira in bed.
"Goodnight Babe."
"Goodnight Baby."
They kissed each other passionately and snuggled together to sleep the night away.
