A/N Sorry guys! I was on vacation to Montana this week. This is a short kinda fluffy chapter. Lots of conversation, I tried to keep it as realistic as possible. Chapters 4 and 5 coming very soon! I also started a new fic called "All A Game". Look for it soon! Thanks for your awesome reviews!

"Ummm…" Eric stuttered.

"Hey Eric? Eric?" Calleigh called out. "Hey Scuba Boy you in there?"

"Yeah, I'm fine Calleigh," sputtered regaining his composure, "Calleigh what happened in there?"

Calleigh's face fell. "Look why don't we go to my house and we can eat…and talk," she sighed.

They arrived at Calleigh's place and quickly made their way inside. The two decided on pasta and silently started preparing dinner. After Calleigh put the pasta in two bowls, Eric put his hands on her shoulders and lightly spun her around to face him.

"Okay Calleigh," Eric said softly, "talk to me now."

"It's nothing Eric, he pissed me off and I hit him! It's no big deal!"

"It is a big deal Cal," he said gently, determined not to let the frustration seep into his voice. "It takes a lot to make you that angry ad even then you never ever hit people. Just open up Calleigh! That's all I'm asking! Talk to me!" he pleaded.

Eric took her hands in his and a look of confusion passed over his handsome features when he saw her wince. Turning her hands over, Eric stared at her bleeding, blistered, cut hands.

"Cal–" Eric started but stopped when Calleigh turned away, not wanting to see the disappointment on her best friend's face.

"Calleigh, we have to bandage this, don't even think about finishing dinner! I don't even want to know how this happened!" Eric ordered.

"Eric, relax! I'm fine! It's just a little cut!" Calleigh countered.

"Calleigh Duquesne!" Eric warned. "I'm your best friend Calleigh! Why can't you just let me help you?" Eric asked unable to restrain his frustration.

Realizing he wasn't going to give up, she sighed. "Fine Eric. Bandages are in the left cupboard. Do what you want, I won't say anything," she said resignedly.

"Even if I –" he broke off, turning her to face him again and covered her lips with his for a brief, sweet kiss.