Ghastly Familiar

By BeckyLynnetteCohen

Disclaimer: I own Anna Maria, Jean Claude, Samantha, Sydney and Savannah. That's it.

Chapter 16: Change of Heart?

"It's your turn again Anna..." said Erik.

"Yeah, I know... It's just a bit difficult to decide...." said Anna Maria.

"Ok." said Erik, looking out the window.

"My friend Chris would kill me, but I'll sing this anyway."

"So you did get another friend besides Ryan." said Erik.

Anna Maria shuddered. "Ryan is NOT my friend.... he's an asshole. Chris is just a dickhead."

"Dickhead is a new term of endearment?" said Erik.

"Yep!" said Anna Maria. "Also he could sit on me... Sydney used to call him the moose."

"Nice." said Erik.

"Anyway, this is to the brother I never had." said Anna Maria

We were as one, babe
for a moment in time.
And it seemed everlasting,
that you would always be mine.
Now you want to be free,
so I'm letting you fly,
'cause I know in my heart, babe,
our love will never die.
You'll always be a part of me.
I'm part of you indefinitely.
Boy, don't you know you can't escape me.
Ooh darling, cause you'll always be my baby.
And we'll linger on.
Time can't erase a feeling this strong.
No way you're ever gonna shake me.
Ooh darling, 'cause you'll always be my baby.
I ain't gonna cry, no,
and I won't beg you to stay.
you're determined to leave boy,
I will not stand in your way.
But inevitably
you'll be back again,
'cause you know in your heart, babe,
our love will never end.
You'll always be a part of me.
I'm part of you indefinitely.
Boy, don't you know you can't escape me.
Ooh darling, cause you'll always be my baby.
And we'll linger on.
Time can't erase a feeling this strong.
No way you're ever gonna shake me.
Ooh darling, 'cause you'll always be my baby.
I know that you'll be back, boy,
when your days and your nights get a little bit colder.
I know that you'll be right back, baby.
Baby, believe me, it's only a matter of time, time.
You'll always be a part of me.
I'm part of you indefinitely.
Boy, don't you know you can't escape me.
Ooh darling, cause you'll always be my baby.
And we'll linger on.
Time can't erase a feeling this strong.
No way you're ever gonna shake me.
Oh darling, 'cause you'll always be my baby.
You'll always be a part of me.
I'm part of you indefinitely.
Boy, don't you know you can't escape me.
Ooh darling, cause you'll always be my baby.
And we'll linger on.
Time can't erase a feeling this strong.
No way you're ever gonna shake me.
Oh darling, 'cause you'll always be my baby.

"Brother, or lover?" said Erik.

"Brother.... Definitely brother.... wouldn't touch him with a 39 and a half foot pole." said Anna Maria.

"Uh huh..." said Erik.

"You don't believe me do you?" said Anna Maria.

"Not really..." said Erik.

"He's my best friend Erik!" said Anna Maria.

"...Best friend..... pah." said Erik.

"You're jealous!" said Anna Maria. "You were jealous of Ryan when he took me out, and now your jealous of Chris even though you've never even MET him!"

"You would be too! If I had gone out with a woman who is prettier than you, you would be jealous too!" said Erik.

"Erik, I did not go out with him!" said Anna Maria, her voice getting louder.

"I don't believe you." said Erik. "I guess we have changed haven't we?"

"Yeah, you became worse than Ryan." said Anna Maria, under her breath.

"Don't you DARE compare me to that lowlife!" said Erik.

"Guess what, Erik? I just did!" said Anna Maria, gathering her CDs. "I'm going.... away. Maybe I'll call Chris and tell him what you thought! And to think I wanted you two to meet..."

"Fine. Do what you want." said Erik.

"Fine." said Anna Maria, leaving the room and walking to her car.