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Chapter 15

"I can't possibly know what you mean." I lied

"Your mom told me about him, Kirsten." Maggie said

I sighed. "She let it slip." Maggie continued, "She was telling me about your lovely weekend at Erik's and how gentlemanly he was and then she said 'mask'. And it clicked."

"I'm sure she didn't mean to." I thought out loud.

"You don't think it's suspicious? A random guy in a mask wants to be your vocal coach? And how is he uber rich?" She questioned

I let out a long whistle. "Wow, she told you everything, huh?"

"Pretty much." She answered

"I don't know the details, Maggie. All I know is that he's is an amazing person and that mask is very real."

"Amazing, huh? Your mom said you made googly eyes at him all afternoon."

"Is...is that a bad thing?" I defended

Maggie gasped "You're smitten, aren't you?!"

I groaned. "It couldn't be helped!"

"What's so great about him?" The same annoying question was raised.

"Mags, can we discuss this when we have our sleepover? Please?" I begged

"Of course. You aren't angry with me, are you?" She asked

"No, I knew you'd wonder. It's alright, honestly."

"Okay, lover girl, what about Rory?" Maggie questioned

"I'm giving him a chance. He got snippy with me again, but I really wanna give him a chance."

"Soooo you're going to cheat on him." She summed it up

"Not really...kinda...no!" Well if this isn't confusing, I didn't know the meaning of the word. I continued "I'm not fully committed to Erik. I need to give him a chance."

"Honey, you are in for a world of heartache." Maggie said

"Everything is going to be fine, Maggie." I assured her. "I think."

"I'll help ya through it, I promise." Her tone was comforting

"Thanks sister. I think I'm gonna need it." I said with a laugh

Rory's POV

I sighed as I got my books from my locker. Surely, Kirsten will be angry with me because of my stupid, bitter, temper. Way to go Rory. Yell at the girl you're into. Smooth. She had every reason to be angry with me. Suddenly, Kirsten came up to up to me, a dark sadness in her brilliant green eyes.

"I'm sorry." She whispered

"Kirsten, don't be sorry. This is my fault, sweetie." I took her hand in mine.

"No. Rory it isn't!" Her eyes flashed. "I'm causing this! I'm just so busy, I've forgotten about us." Tears fill her eyes

"Hey hey hey." I took her face in my hands. "Do not say that. We've both been busy, but I'm the one who was pressuring you. Please don't say that, I'm begging you."

She sighed. "I'm sorry."

"Don't be sorry. I'm sorry." I kissed her hand gently. "Forgive me?"

She nodded, a tenderness in her face. "Only if you forgive me."

I hugged her close. "Of course, sweetheart." I could smell lavender in her hair.

She wrapped her arms around me, causing my heart to soar. I was one lucky guy. I had hurt her more than once, and she came back. I didn't deserve this.

Kirsten POV

It felt so good to be back in Rory's arms. When I was with him, everything melted away, it was just him and I. Erik seemed thousands of miles away. I hugged Rory tighter, longing for the warmth of his arms, to hear his heartbeat beneath his shirt. He entangled his fingers in my ponytail, and I thrilled at his touch. I snuggled closer, burying my face in his neck.

"I've miss us," Rory whispered, "being like this."

"I know, me too." I replied, feeling so guilty about what I had done.

"How have your vocal lessons been going?" He asked to my surprise.

I looked into his eyes. "Fantastic, thank you for asking."

He smiled. "I know it's important to you."

"You're too sweet." I checked my watch. "We've gotta get going, I'll see you at lunch?"

"Absolutely." He kissed my forehead.

I gave his hand a squeeze before turning in the direction of my class.

"Hey sweetie." Rory grinned as I reached our table. He quickly reached to pull out my chair.

"Thank you!" I giggled

"So are we still on for Friday?" He asked

"Well, of course! Wouldn't miss it for the world." I answered, finding that I was really getting excited about this date.

He beamed "Glad to hear that. My family doesn't stop talking about you. Alli practically worships you, she thinks you're a princess. Which of course you are." His blue eyes sparkled.

I giggled. "That's very sweet of you to say."

He raised an eyebrow, a playful smile on his lips. "What, don't believe me?" He whipped out his iPhone and showed me a sweet little video of Alli in a pink tutu. In the video he said.

"Who's your favorite princess?"

"Kwirsten." Came the reply with a cheesy grin

"She isn't a princess silly, she's my friend." Chuckled Rory

Alli did a dramatic twirl, causing her tutu to fan out. "She's a princess to me."

"Me too kiddo." He said and pecked her on the cheek as the video stopped.

I laughed lightly, wiping a few happy tears from my cheeks. "She's such a sweetie." I sniffed.

"She wanted me to make that video to show you." He smiled a brilliant smile.

"Let her know that I appreciate it, please." I said

"Of course. She'll be so pleased." He reached over and kissed my hand. "I can't wait til Friday."

"Neither can I." I meant what I said. Just then, the bell rang.

So yeah, I strengthened the Rory/Kirsten relationship. I really enjoyed both relationships, up the point I can feel the angst. So there ya have it! REVIEW LOVES!