Hey all thanks for being patient with me, i was planning on posting this chapter last week but i got a little bogged down with my course work. Even though i was highly disappointed with Tuesday night's episode, i hope you enjoy this chapter. Please review and let me know what you think.
Getting There is Half the Fun
Ch. 3: Hotel, Motel, Holiday Inn
"looks like this one will have to do" Drew said pulling into a run down motel with the name "Cupids Arrow" flashing in Neon pink. I flashed him a wary look that screamed what the hell are we doing here.
"All the other hotels at this exit are full" he said reading my mind.
I rolled my eyes, and looked out the window to take in the full effect of the motel.
"sit here, I'll run in and get a room. Be right back" drew said. Before I could interject he was out of the car and bolting into the front lobby. I watched as he talked to the odd looking man behind the desk.
"this place creeps me out " I said aloud. Just then I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket making me jump a little. I pulled my phone out of my pocket and swiped the screen to find a new text message from Eli!
Eli 3
13 Mar 2014
"Hey Clare, I hope you haven't left for home yet. I probably won't be able to make it back in time to meet up with you. Lenor and I have a lot to work on so... I guess I'll see you when I see you?"
I clicked the screen close button and shoved my phone back in my bag. I honestly couldn't believe that he was going to bail on me like that. I know we aren't dating, but I was hoping that this weekend would change all that. I knew I shouldn't have gotten my hopes up. I sat there in silence for a few more minutes before I couldn't hold back any more. The tears started rolling down my face. As I sat there sobbing into my hands I hadn't noticed Drew making his way back to the car.
"what happened?" he asked looking at me completely dumbfounded
"this trip was a blatant waste of time " I said trying to compose myself.
"I have no Idea what you are talking about, the motel is a little sketchy, and we have a flat tire but the good news is we have a room for the night. It's good thing too because that creepy guy in there said its supposed to start raining any minute now"
"That's nice" I said wiping my tears with the palm of my hand. Not really listening to anything Drew was saying.
"We are in room 201" Drew stated dangling the key that was attached to a baby cupid key chain.
" I thought all motel rooms were equipped with magnetic Key cards" I said sneering at the ugly cherub.
"oh dear God, could this place be any cheesier?" I asked taking in the full effect of the motel room. The walls were covered in a crazy heart print wallpaper, there were red drapes over the single window that opened to the parking lot. There was a small television sitting in the corner of the room on a brown wooden TV stand that looked like it belonged with everything else in this room... back in the 70's.
"Drew do you see something wrong with this picture?" I asked gesturing around the room with my arms.
" yeah, it's kinda cheesy, but I got this room for super cheap, I told the guy behind the desk that we were on our honey moon and got a flat. So he upgraded us to the honeymoon suite for no charge!" he smiled dropping his bag on the floor before he plopping on the bed, resting his arms behind his head.
" Drew you dink, so that's why there is only one bed!" I huffed " you are so sleeping on the floor"
" you are really not going to share the bed with me?"
"No!" I stated crossing my arms
"Fine, but im laying on the bed for now" he said pressing buttons on the television remote.
"Fine, I think im going to go take a shower" I said grabbing my bag and heading toward the bathroom
The bathroom was just as horrible as the rest of the room, on a happier note the shower did look clean. I pushed back the bright red velvet shower curtain and turned on the water. I stood there for a few moments trying to find the perfect temperature. Once the water was where I wanted it to be I stripped down and hurried under the rushing water.
I had to admit after a long day a nice hot shower was pretty great. I stood there for what seemed like forever letting the water run through my short hair and down my back. I tried to clear my mind but all I could think about was how this trip was a waste of time and how much I wished I was back on campus far away from everyone. After a little crying and the water turning ice cold I decided it was best to get out. Stepping out of the shower I wrapped a towel around myself before I entered the little sink area that separated the rest of the room and the bathroom. Digging through my duffel bag I realized that I had forgotten to pack a pair of pajamas.
"Crap" I said a little too loudly
"Everything alright Edwards?" Drew called
"No, not really." I said stepping around the corner in only a towel. "i forgot to pack pajamas, is there anyway I could borrow a shirt and maybe a pair of boxers?" Drew turned and I swear his jaw hit the floor, which caused me to blush a bit. After a moment of awkward glances Drew finally broke the silence.
"Here you go" he said handing me a blue Degrassi football t-shirt and a pair of plaid boxers.
"thanks" I smiled meekly before retreating to the bathroom
a few minutes later I emerged feeling squeaky clean.
"I ordered pizza while you were vacationing in the bathroom" Drew smirked
" what kind?"
" pepperoni and pineapple just how you like it. I put the money on the counter over there. If I'm not out of the shower before the delivery guy gets here will you pay him?"
"sure" I nod plopping down on the bed. Just then a loud boom erupted from outside.
"sounds like its about to storm" Drew shrugged before he went into the bathroom.
I sat there flipping through the channels trying to find something, anything remotely watchable; but all I could come across was Jerry Springer. I turned the TV off and grabbed the book out of my bag. I was halfway through a new chapter when there was a rasp at the door.
"who is it?" I asked through the closed door
" Nick's Pizza" the woman's voice answered.
I opened the door to find a petite brunette standing in the doorway holding a pizza bag that was almost bigger than she was.
" how much do I owe you?" I asked
"large pie, and a 2 liter of cherry coke. Total is $16.03." I grabbed the twenty off the table and handed it to her in exchange for the food and beverage.
"keep the change" I said. She smiled at me gratefully before I closed the door. I placed the food on the bed and went over to the bathroom door.
"Drew Pizza is here" I said knocking on the door. Before I could knock again the door swung open. I couldn't help but blush a little as I took in a half naked Drew, he chest glistening with left over water droplets. He was wearing a pair a dark gray sweat pants that hung low on his hips.
" Um, the pizza is here" I repeated turning my head away from him bashfully.
"are you blushing Edwards?" he asked with a chuckle walking toward the bed.
"No, I'm not blushing! It's just, It's just, a little warm in here" I followed behind him "have you ever heard of a shirt?"
"Why does this make you nervous?" he asked gesturing to his upper body
"no, I just don't know how appropriate it is, I mean we hardly know each other"
"well I can change that" he handed me a paper plate and a cup full of pop.
" Drew I am not one of your little girlfriends, there is no way im going to make out with you"
"That's not what I was suggesting, Get your head out of the gutter Clare"
"okay, so what are you suggesting" I asked grabbing a slice of pizza before sitting next to Drew on the bed.
"Have you ever heard of the game Liar Liar?"
The next chapter will be the liar liar chapter, hope ya'll enjoyed this as much as I have enjoyed writing it. Please review, i love reading your thoughts and feedback on my stories.
Much love KJ
