Notes; Finally, a new update! Was meant to put this up yesterday, but I couldn't reach this computer since my daddy was on it. Anyhow. Thanks for the reviews on the previous chapter:) I was happy with them and I hope you're happy with this update. xx

Disclaimer; Don't own it! None of it! Except for Nathan and the plotline, sort of.

Chapter 8 – Misunderstandings.

The next morning Paige was woken up by the sunlight that streamed through the window and kissed her pale face gently. She pulled a small face and opened her eyelids slowly. What time is it? She thought to herself and took in her surroundings. She was lying on top of her covers, still dressed in the clothes from last night. One shoe was on her bed, but where was the other one? She sat up and rubbed her eyes with her forefingers and thumb. ''Paige?'' Her dad's voice sounded from the bottom of the stairs. She got to her feet quickly and walked over to her door, opening it slightly.

''Yeah?''

''Your mom and I are going into town to do some shopping, do you want to come?'' Paige bit her lip and glanced at her alarmclock. 11:00pm. Glen would be there soon.

''No thanks dad. Glen promised to come by later, but have fun you two.'' ''Okay, We'll see you in a few hours.'' Her dad's voice replied and a few seconds later she heard him walk away from the stairs. Paige let out a small sigh and closed her door again. She couldn't remember how late she had gotten home last night, but she did know that she felt exhausted. She guessed she had to live with it though, because she really wanted to see Glen. She needed to feel his arms around her when they hugged.

She opened her closet and took a pair of jeans and a black top out. She figured it was probably warm outside, but she couldn't be bothered to put on something that would reveal her legs. Paige took her skirt off and listened to the front door shutting. Her parents had left.

Which would mean that she'd have the house for herself for a couple of hours, and for Glen. Paige quickly changed her clothes and looked up when she heard a soft tick against her window. That had to be Glen, he always threw small stones against her window to get her attention. A smile spread across her face and she made her way over to the window. Like she had predicted, Glen was outside on the steps.

He grinned and waved when she appeared in front of the window. Paige waved back and opened her window quickly, poking her head out of it. ''Hey gorgeous.'' Glen greeted her, showing her a bunch of flowers. Paige let out a small chuckle and tucked her hair behind her ear. ''Flowers?'' She asked raising an eyebrow. ''Beautiful flowers for a beautiful lady. Come downstairs I want a hug.'' He replied still grinning. ''Suck up.'' Paige quickly said and then closed her window, smiling when she saw Glen roll his eyes.

She pulled her shoes on and rushed down the stairs, not wanting to wait any longer. She desperately needed one of his hugs. On her way to the door she nearly tripped over a pair of shoes, but she managed to remain standing and opened the door.

''Glen.'' She smiled. Glen smiled back and pulled her into a warm embrace, his head resting upon her shoulder. Paige raised her arms and looped them around his neck, gently pulling him closer. She felt him run his free hand down her back gently and shivered slightly. ''I missed you.''

Glen placed a soft kiss in her neck. ''I missed you too princess.'' He pulled away from the hug slightly and looked into her eyes. ''How have you been?'' He moved the flowers into his other hand. Paige shrugged. Alone, happy. Bored. Feeling guilty. She thought. ''Okay I guess. I've got some new friends at school and they're nice really.'' She brushed his lips with her index finger. ''Hmm. That's good.'' Glen smiled and kissed the top of her finger. Then he let go of her and handed her the roses. ''They're also from my mom, for your new room. Of course it was my idea, but you know what she's like.'' He grinned. Paige smiled and looked at the flowers. ''They're beautiful, thank her for me. Come in.'' She turned around and walked into the kitchen.

Glen closed the door behind himself and followed. ''You know the house looks really great.'' He stuck his hands into his pockets and walked into the kitchen. Paige put the flowers down on the counter and opened a cupboard. ''Yeah, you should tell my mom that, she'll be happy with it.'' She pushed herself onto tippytoes to reach the vase that she needed, but she was still too short. ''Damn it.''

Glen chuckled and walked over to her, ''Let me.'' He waited until she stepped away and then took the vase out of the cupboard, closing its door with his elbow. Paige watched him and smiled slightly, ''I should have a big brother. It's useful to have a man around the house when my parents are gone.'' She teased. Glen filled the vase with water and placed it on the counter carefully.

''Ask your parents if they want to adopt a brother for you.'' He told her, putting the roses in the vase. Paige smiled and wrapped her arms around his waist, leaning her head against his back. ''That's not even a bad idea. Don't think they'll agree with me, though. They have enough trouble with me alone.'' A small smile played on her lips when she heard him sighing. ''I won't argue with that.'' He carefully took her hands from his belly and turned around, facing her. Paige stuck her tongue out at him. ''You're meant to say that you don't know what I'm talking about. That I'm innocent.'' Glen wrapped his arms around her thin waist and kissed her forehead. ''That would be lying.'' He replied, holding onto Paige tightly when she tried to squirm out of his grasp. ''What's the magic word?'' He smiled when she gave up, giving in to his strength. ''Abracadabra?'' She put her best set of puppy eyes on and pursed her lips into a playful pout.

Glen raised his eyebrows. ''Nope.''

''Hokus-pokus?'' Glen shook his head and opened his mouth to say something else, but Paige cut him off by pushing her lips against his. ''Hmm.'' He smiled against her lips and returned her kiss gently, letting his hands run down to the small of her back. Paige ran her hands up his chest, smiling slightly when she felt his muscles tighten underneath them. She allowed him to push her against the counter gently and opened her mouth slightly against his when his tongue carefully licked her bottom lip. Their kiss deepened and Paige looped her arms around Glen's neck when a knock on the window forced their lips to part.

Paige licked her lips and held Glen's stare momentarily before shifting and looking past him. Outside, in front of the kitchen window, stood Nathan. Hurt was visible in his eyes and he held up one of Paige's shoes. Damn it. Paige bit her lip and let go of Glen who turned around. ''Who's that?'' he asked, looking at Nathan. Paige sighed slightly, ''That's.. well that's Nathan.'' She shook her head and walked out of the kitchen. Nathan disappeared from the kitchen window and Glen decided to follow her. Paige took a deep breath before opening the front door. The moment she opened it, Nathan's interrogation begun. ''Who was that Paige? Who was the guy you were making out with? I thought we were together?'' he said, obviously upset and angry.

''I – No Nathan. Last night, I mean you kissed me, but –'' ''But what? It didn't mean anything? Don't tell me you didn't know that I had fallen for you Paige, because I think I made that pretty obvious and now you're just making out in your kitchen with someone else like what happened last night was nothing!'' He threw her shoe down in front of her. ''Nathan, it was only a kiss. Glen..'' She sighed, how was she meant to explain this? ''Yeah?'' Glen appeared behind her. ''Baby, what's wrong?'' He placed a hand on her waist and looked at Nathan, raising an eyebrow. ''Baby?'' Nathan asked in unbelief. ''Are you dating him? You could have told me you had a boyfriend. Or are you some sort of slut who sleeps around with everyone? I wouldn't put it past you.'' He spat.

Paige opened her mouth to reply, but Glen beat her to it.

''Excuse me? Did you just call her a slut? Who said you have the right to come here anyway?'' He stepped in front of Paige, looking down at Nathan. His length now definately came in handy, but Nathan didn't show that he felt intimidated. ''I and your little girlfriend shared a kiss last night, but I'm guessing she's already kissed tonnes of guys since you two are together.'' Nathan replied, narrowing his eyes. ''Glen..'' Paige put her hand on his arm, but he shook it off and pinned Nathan up against the doorpost. ''I would watch my language if I were you mister or –'' he was cut off by Nathan's fist that came into contact with his nose. Paige gasped when she saw Glen back away from Nathan. ''Nathan!'' she cried. Before she could stop Glen the two started a terrible fight and she followed them into the livingroom, yelling, asking them to stop. ''Glen! Stop it! You're better than this damn it! Stop it!'' She grabbed Nathan's arm in an attempt to pull him away from Glen.

A sudden elbow that connected with her stomach made her gasp for breath and she stumbled backwards. ''Paige..'' Both guys stopped their fight when they saw her clutch her stomach. Glen's nose was bleeding and Nathan had a large bruise around his eye. ''Paige. I'm so sorry. Are you okay?'' Nathan walked towards her, but Paige shook her head. ''Get out.''

''But Paige..''

''Nathan. Just – get out.'' She held onto the arm of the couch for support and looked at him, the look on her face determined. Nathan sighed and shot Glen one last, angry look before making his way out of the livingroom. BANG. The front door slammed shut behind him, making Paige jump slightly.

Silence filled the room, until Glen broke it, hesitantly. ''Are you okay?'' he asked, inching towards her.

Paige changed her stance so she stood up straight and nodded her head. ''Fine. I'll survive. Damn it Glen. Was that really necessary?'' ''Well he started it! Should I have just stood there and let him hit me? Come on and hey, you're the one who kissed him.'' He argued, pulling a tissue out of the tissue box that was on the table. He carefully pressed it against his bleeding nose. Paige rolled her eyes. ''I didn't. I mean, yeah I did, but then he pushed me back in the sand and I just – stopped. I pulled back. We weren't together Glen I didn't cheat.'' She told him, walking into the hallway.

''I know that, but I can't help it. I love you, Paige. You know I do. You can't blame me for getting jealous.'' He followed her sighing slightly. ''Will you stop walking away?''

''No. You're bleeding and my mom will get mad if there comes any blood on the carpet. Follow me.'' She started up the stairs and Glen followed reluctantly. ''My nose is fine, it almost stopped bleeding.'' He told her, her hips in front of him forcing his eyes to watch them move. ''You just have to be right don't you?'' ''Go to my room and sit down.'' Her voice told him as she walked into the bathroom. Glen did as he was told and walked into her small, but cosy bedroom. The walls painted light blue and covered with posters of Metallica and several other bands that Paige loved. He smiled slightly to himself and walked over to her dresser. A small, bright coloured book caught his attention and he arched an eyebrow. 'My Diary' it said in red letters on the black cover. It was decorated with orange flowers and a small picture of Paige. Glen extended his hand towards it, curiosity taking over. ''Glen?''

He jumped slightly and turned around. Paige was standing on the doorway holding a wet cloth. ''Well? Go sit down.'' She told him, placing her hand on her hip. Glen chuckled. ''Yes mom.'' He took place on her bed and smiled when she walked towards him trying to hide her smile and failing. ''Haven't lost your sense of humor have you?'' She stood in front of him and carefully cleaned up his face. Glen flinched slightly. ''No. I told you I'm fine.'' He wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her down onto his lap. ''I have to ask you something.'' He said with a serious look on his face. Paige smiled and nodded her head, putting the cloth down.

''No I'm not going to stop worrying.'' She moved her arms around his neck and bit her lip when he shook his head. ''Not what I wanted to ask, although that wouldn't be so bad. Anyway, I just wanted to ask –- Well.. can we start dating again? Or do the whole 'friends with benefits' thing again, whatever you want to call it. I mean it's been a few months since we broke up and I still miss you as my girlfriend.'' He played with the back of her top and looked at her with a questioning look in his eyes. Paige hid her smile and placed a feather light kiss on his lips. Glen smiled and looked at her, ''Is that a yes?'' ''Hmm.'' Paige moved closer to him and kissed him again, a bit longer this time. ''I'll take it as a yes.''

She let out a small laugh and kissed him once more, this time not breaking the kiss, but making it more passionate when he kissed back.

TBC...

Notes; Done! Yeah, next chapter will be up within 2 weeks, I think. 2 weeks max. I promise, unless something else will come up and I won't have time to do it. Doubt that will happen though. Don't forget to review, reviews keep me going. Ciao! xx