Hey again! So I had to get this chapter up now because I'm going to post another one on my Birthday! I'm going to tell you how old I am, on my actual birthday so.. until then it doesn't matter! I got a few really good ideas but one really got me excited and I just had to go with it. Because two people suggested it, they got to read it first-hand and I hope they liked it! Those two are LittleMissMia123 and Munchkin Jeeves! Thank you everyone who did give me ideas!
And one more thing;
To answer your question Munchkin Jeeves, yes there will be more Lily and Carlos! That's actually what the chapter I'm posting on my Birthday will be based on!
On with the story, now!
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Skylar slowly stepped infront of the full- body mirror, hesitant of what she might see in the reflection. Her image came into view, shocking her. Ignoring the fact that Lily had grown a strong disliking to James, the brunette was oddly excited to help Skylar prepare for her date with him.
She had pinned back a strand of Skylar's curls, leaving the rest in their ever-present ringlets. A light coating of black mascara and eyeliner was placed around her bright eyes; the dark colors contrasting with the light of her eyes and causing the blue to pop. A thin layer of powder pink lip gloss shined on Skylar's lips. Skylar wore black skinny jeans, black flip flops with her toes painted a soft yellow. Her ocean blue tank top ruffled down the front, the small golden heart of Skylar's neclace barely reaching her chest.
The blonde faintly smiled at her reflection, more than pleased with Lily's careful work. "Lily," Skylar called, sitting at the foot of her bed. Lily entered the bedroom, smiling in approval of her own work.
"How did you do this?" Skylar asked, gesturing towards herself. Chuckling, Lily shrugged, "I don't know, it just," she paused, earning a glare from Skylar " ... It just came to me." Lily finished, smirking at the blonde. "You're a jerk, and I'm going to the kitchen to wait." Skylar stood up, rolling her eyes at Lily's fake- dissapointment-pout as she passed into the kitchen.
Silent, blood churdling minutes passed as the clock ticked on; Minute after Minute. Breaking the silence, a hollow knock filled the apartment. Before Skylar had brought herself to her feet, Lily stood in the open doorway, arms crossed over her chest.
"Hurt her, I'll kill you. Keep that in mind."
Lily warned, her voice ice cold to match her words. James smirked and rolled his eyes, yet slightly threatened by the strength of the brunette. "Lily: Chill." Skylar chuckled, placing a hand on her friend's shoulder. Skylar smiled to James, waving slightly before returning her attention to Lily. "Dinner is in the fridge, just warm it up and you can eat it". The brunette giggled and nodded, waving to the two before running off towards the living room.
James' eyes once again landed on Skylar, this time, remaining. "Are you ready?" Skylar nodded and smiled as she followed James out the door. The two walked through the Palmwoods, sometimes waving at fellow residents. The car ride to their destination was filled with small chatter, ranging from the crazy antics of the other three members of Big Time Rush, to the resent happenings home in Iowa. James asked about Elliot Stark, Skylar's nose immediatly crinkling in disgust. He chuckled, smiling at her hatred.
Skylar moved her gaze from James to the road infront of them. As the convertable continued to move forward, a small patch of metal fencing cought Skylar's attention. Soon, the full picture came into sight. Skylar's eyes widened as a rusty looking merry- go- round became en-larged. Next a rusted see-saw, and finally; A rusted swing set.
"Are we-" Skylar began, facing James as he cut her off, "A park just like the one back home? Yes." Her eyes widened, a faint smile gracing her lips. James parked the car, the engine becoming silent. The two sat in silence, James carefully watching Skylar's face. Her irises shined, her dimples showing with her bright smile. "Are you ready to go?" James' voice was soft as he leaned closer to her. She smiled; her eyes never leaving the forgotten playground.
"Let's go."
James took Skylar's hand carefully, pulling her along with him as he raced towards the swingset. The soft dirt beneath their feet slid and crumbled under their weight as the two long-time friends shoved eachother by the shoulders in attempt to knock the other down, or at least off balance. Both out of breath as they reached the swings began to laugh, smiling at eachother. "You're seriously out of shape," Skylar giggled, smirking as James playfully glared. "And you're still a jerk." James' remark cought the blonde off guard, the shorter teen crossing her arms over her chest and jutting out her bottom lip.
The two sat in joking silence for minutes, sneaking laughter filled glances eachother's ways. " ... Will you stop with the adorable pout face?" James pleaded, finally facing Skylar. She cocked an eyebrow, a faint smirk growing on her lips, "You think my pout is adorable?".
Rolling his eyes at her mock-vain-ness, James released an exasperated sigh, "That's all that processed through that thick skull of yours?". Smirking, Skylar nodded and leaped off of the swings. "Pretty much."
He rolled his eyes once more before quickly following Skylar across the playground to where she sat atop of the monkey bars. Slyly making his way up the rusted steps, James plopped down beside Skylar, allowing his feet to dangle in the air. The silence engulfed the two teens, the only sound being the gentle wind rush through the trees above their heads.
Hesitantly, Skylar faced James, an automatic smile finding her lips. He faced the road infront of him, his eyes slightly squinted in concentration. James' lips were pursed and his jaw set. What brought the smile to Skylar's face though- was not only the returning expression from their childhood when James would be deep in thought- but at the way his hair was shaken, some tossed to the opposite side of his head.
Not able to stop herself, Skylar reached out and gently ruffled James' brown locks. She giggled as he faced her, a child-ish grin set on his face. "Your hair was always like this when we were kids," Skylar mumbled, faintly smiling. James returned the gesture as Skylar continued on, "I miss it." Her last three words came out in a whisper, eyes softening as she gently fiddled with the strands in her hands. James smiled once more before nodding in agreement.
Once again the silence filled the air, the two locked in eachother's stares. A faint smirk found James' lips as he quickly leaped down from the Monkey Bars and starting in a dead run across the playground.
"Come get me, Sky!"
He called out behind him. Skylar supressed a giggle as she leapt off the Monkey Bars as well, racing after the singer.
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Sooo, my next update wont be until Thursday- which by the way is my Birthday! I'll tell you how old I am, at the end of the next chapter!
Thanks for reading!