I've got to admit that I knew this chapter wasn't going to be as long as I thought it was going to be. But again this is one of those "filler" chapters. But I feel I needed that something in this chapter…

title is from "Gravity" by Sara Bareilles

"You should apologize." Cori said simply as she watched Hayley pack for going back to LA. "Hell, Sterling packed up last night and flew back."

"Apologize for what?" She said as she stuffed a shirt into her luggage, "'Sorry Sterling, didn't mean to not say that I love you back, sorry, I have a boyfriend.' How does that sound?"

"You don't need to say that, just tell him that his friendship is more important than starting a relationship."

"We are not starting a relationship, and I am not Demi and he is not Joe." She folded a pair of shorts and through them into the suitcase also. "Besides, I'm with David."

"So I guess this would be a bad time to ask…" Cori started

"Ask what?"

"If I could go with you back to LA…" she quickly pulled a packed suitcase from around the corner. "Just for two weeks?"

"What about work?"

"I told them my biological mother who I never met has found me off the internet and would love to spend time with the daughter she gave up…"

"But your parents live in Jersey?"

"I couldn't tell the truth…"

"What, that your famous friend is flying you out to Hollywood so you could meet celebrities."

"But that just sounds so fake…"

"Well, if you already told them that great lie… I guess you can come with me for a few weeks.

Cori jumped in the air with a swift move of her arm breathed "Yes!"

Hayley looked at her, "And please, god almighty, don't do that in public. I love you, but if you did that in front of David, I'd be slightly embarrassed."

Cori rolled her eyes, "fine, I thought since I'm your best friend, that would give me a free pass to embarrass you."

Hayley smiled, "Fine, I guess I can let you be yourself," she then laughed as she put the last few things into her bag. "So you're ready to go then?"

As Cori and Hayley were departing their plane and as they exited the terminal, Hayley recognized a familiar face.

She went running over to him, dropping her bags at his feet before throwing herself onto him in a hug. "David, I didn't know you were going to be here!"

"Yeah, Sterling called me a couple hours ago and told me when you guys were getting into town, so I thought I'd surprise you." He spun her around, "And I'll tell you now that I'm really sorry about what happened at the premiere

She quickly kissed him to silence him, only to be interrupted by the clearing of someone's throat. Hayley pulled apart, slightly embarrassed.

She looked back at Cori, "Sorry 'bout that…" she turned back to David, "Hun, this is my bestest best friend in the world; Cori Douglas." She then tuned to her friend, about to open her mouth to continued introductions

Cori folded her arms, "Why do you insist on introducing me to your famous friends when I already know who they are?" she questioned as she turned to David, "And I know who you are David Henrie." She stuck out her hand and shook his.

"Alright, now that everyone knows everyone, lets head back to the house." Hayley imputed as David threw her bag over his shoulder.

Hayley gave David a kiss as he was leaving after helping them pack their stuff into the Bainbridge household.

"Nice to see that you finally made it back..." Lloyd said standing in the doorway to the kitchen, noticing the guest, "And you brought a Cori."

"Hi Lloyd… I guess someone should've called and warned you."

Hayley turned to her friend, "Remember, you're the one who asked last second."

Cori laughed, "oh yeah, you're right… this was a spur of the moment thing."

"Yes, thank you Captain Obvious." Hayley whispered with a laugh.

Her dad came out of the kitchen, "and why didn't David stay? I'm making dinner."

"Oh, he had to get back to work." Hayley answered.

"Oh, okay… do you want to invite Demi or that Sterling boy over?"

"Na, I think it'll be me and," She threw her arm around her friend, "Cori-chan here… like we haven't spent enough time together anyway."

Cori smiled. She had a feeling that this was going to be a wild ride of a vacation.

So, I had to bring Cori to LA… wait for the wackiness to ensue!