So it has been forever since I last updated and I wish I had more ideas about what to do... but I really don't.

Some how I will manage though!

I started like 3 other fanfictions I will be uploading as well!

Thank you to everyone who has stuck with this and thank you to the people who haven't. You all make me want to finish this!

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When Stephanie walked away Carlos was more than just a little confused. His mind was a hive, humming with activity.

Oh, the things they could do!

He walked to class slowly and with a cat-that-ate-the-canary smile. He knew that when he saw the guys that they would know something was up. Quite frankly, he wasn't in the mood to deal with them. Or rather he didn't want them to ruin his good mood. He could already see Lester harassing him and Tank with a smug smile that made it seem like he knew everything. Bobby would just assume the worst and Hector would mumble something in spanish and blush.

He needed new friends.

He steeled his features and prepared himself. His mask was flawless and his friends said nothing. Inside, he was skipping and singing and smiling like a fool. He managed to keep it hidden till the last hour of the day. Luckily, the others were in other classes. He was smiling and wiggling in his seat. He sat on the edge of the small metal seat, ready to run from the room to get to her.

A shrill bell rang and the halls filled with chatter.

Carlos was the first out of the classroom and though he didn't run, his steps were quick and light and he flowed through the crowd effortlessly. He went out to the bleachers were he usually met the guys and Stephanie after school. He wasn't surprised when she was absent. However, ten minutes later, when he saw Mary Lou coming towards them, he was worried.

Where was Stephanie?

Mary Lou came up with a sad smile on her face and her arms over flowing with books.

"Steph has to work today and they asked her to come in right after school. She told me to tell you that she is sorry and she would have come to say bye but she honestly didn't think she would make it to work on time if she did. She also said that you could come visit her around 6."

Her words were hurried and she looked very uncomfortable. He knew she wasn't the type to be easily scared off. Carlos looked at the guys and they all looked rather unhappy and rather menacing. He gave them a look. They uncrossed their arms and smoothed the harsh line of their faces to vacant masks. Carlos sighed. It didn't help at all. They were all too big and too damn intimidating. Poor girl wasn't used to this. He had seen her boyfriend; he was a nice guy and about average size for someone on the football team, which wasn't tiny, but he paled in comparison to Carlos. Next to Tank the poor guy would look like a scrawny freshman.

He gave Mary Lou a small smile and thanked her.

She scurried off.

Carlos wasn't really sure how to spend his free time without her. Steph had worked her way into his daily life without him noticing. She never minded spending time with his friends and the guys certainly weren't opposed. She had worked her way into everyone's heart and she hadn't even tried. She never really asked about joining them... rather, they invited her happily. She would joke with them and tease and if they got out of hand she put them back in line. She was one of them now.

Carlos didn't know if he liked that or not. However, it was nice not to have to choose between his girl and his friends. Because despite how great she was he would pick the guys. The only problem was that he had to fight his friends for time alone with her now. Damn boys were everywhere. Not a moment of solitude. And he would take her home but he doubted they would get alone time there either. His parents loved her.

He decided to just go work on some cars until 6. He was under cars for hours. He was greasy and his clothes were stained with oil. His hands were dirty. His clothes smelled like the auto shop. It was 5:50. He didn't have time to go home and shower and make it Steph in time. He got on the bike and raced to the tasty pastry.

Steph was leaning against the brick wall outside. She smiled when she saw his bike. He parked and walked over to her.

"Grease monkey is a good look on you." She trailed a delicate finger over his arm. She fingered the dirty fabric of his wife beater. "Dirty and exposed muscles... I can't complain." She pulled him closer by his shirt. "I could live without the smell though." She leaned up and kissed his jaw.

He smirked and pressed her against the brick, a hand on either side of her face. He captured her lips and devoured her. She was flush against the wall and his body. He pressed against her so completely. They stayed like that for minutes; kissing and exchanging touches. They broke occasionally for needed air. They lost themselves in the moment; his work weathered body pressed against hers, her sweet sounds being swallowed by him, his body shielding him from the world beyond them.

A soft beeping stirred them.

"I have to go back to work." She whispered against his lips.

"You're mine on Saturday. We're gonna tread no." He growled and placed a grueling kiss on her lips before pulling away, getting on his bike and speeding away.

VOILA! A LONG AWAITED UPDATE!

Unfortunately, the reason for me being able to update isn't joyous but fear not... more will come!

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