Chapter 6: Rooftop Party

"Where exactly are you taking me?" giggled Courtney.

"I heard there was a rooftop party at Geoff's apartment near Central Park. I thought you'd want to go." said Duncan as they ran down the street.

"Want to go? Of course I do!" she said excitedly. Her face fell, "but wait. His parties are usually late at night. My dad told me not to get back any later than nine."

"Yeah, but you can round out you're old man. He sounds like he's wrapped around your finger." he said with a smirk.

"I guess... I am his one and only." she said with a smile, "but can we slow down a bit? My legs are starting to feel like jelly. We've been running for at least a mile!"

"Aw, Princess is getting tired? Well then..." he said as he lifted her up, "Let's get a move on!"

"AAUGH! Duncan! That's not what I meant!" she shouted.

"Quit you're whining! We're almost there anyway. Besides," he said quietly, "I think you kinda like it."

"Oh shut it." said Courtney while her cheeks tinted pink.

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"Yo, Duncan! Dude! You made it to my party! How's it goin'?" said Geoff as Courtney and Duncan walked into Geoff's apartment.

The room was large and very modern. There was a bar at the far end of the wall closest to them, and in the other room was a giant billiard table. In the other part of the room, all of the castmates from the Total Drama seasons were sitting on couches, chairs, and beanbags. They were all talking and laughing, including Heather. Even Chris was there with the camera crew all invited.

"Doin' great, dude. Me and Princess have had a lot of fun these past few days." he said as they bumped knuckles.

"Nice to see you, Geoff. You're apartment is beautiful!" said Courtney as she gave him a hug.

"Thanks, dudette. My parents are helpin' me with part of the rent, but it's all good!" he said with a smile. "Hey, guys! Duncan and Courtney are here for the party!"

Bridgette, LeShawna, Owen, and Gwen were the first to come and see them. Owen opened his arms and ran into them with a crushing hug.

"GUYS! HOWSIT GOIN'? I HAVEN'T SEEN YOU SINCE LAST YEAR! THIS IS AWESOME!" said Owen in his usually happy manner.

"Okay, Owen, you might want to give them some room to breath," said Gwen, "how are you guys?"

Owen let go of the couple and smiled at them.

"Better now." said Courtney as she hugged her waist. "See you guys in the other room."

Courtney, Bridgette, LeShawna, and Gwen all went into the other room, leaving Owen, Geoff, and Duncan alone in the entryway. Owen skipped into the other room to join the others. Geoff leaned in with a smile on his face.

"FUN, you say? What sort of fun? Huh? Huuuuuuh?" said Geoff with longing in his voice.

"Dude! Not THAT kind of fun! I'm takin' it... slow." said Duncan with a whisper.

"Oh, dude. I getcha. Playin' it safe is the thing to do, man!"

"Listen, don't tell anyone. I don't want them to think I'm a sissy," he said as he crossed his arms, "and I am NOT a sissy."

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"Duncan! Where are you taking me NOW? I was in the middle of talking with Gwen and Bridgette!" she said as Duncan led her up the stairs.

"Cool it, babe. This is really sick! You're gonna love it!"

"I hope so." she grumbled.

Duncan had pulled her away from the couch and was now leading her up the stairs to a really high-up room. When they finished all of the walking, Duncan opened up the door at the top of the stairs.

"What's so great about a—oh, my god! This is... this... it's beautiful!" breathed Courtney as she stared at the surroundings around her.

Duncan had opened the door to the rooftop of Geoff's apartment. It was basically empty, except for some chairs, a beat-up green table, beautiful plants, and the two of them. Around them, the sky had gone dark and was now dotted with stars, including 'Courtney and Duncan's' star. The apartment was really high up, so when Courtney leaned over the edge, she could see all of the lights of New York. It was just like looking off of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Duncan looked around too, and was also amazed by its beauty.

"Duncan... this is incredible. How'd you find it?" she said in amazement.

"Oh, nothin' special. I was just snooping around for a closet when I happened upon this place." he said as he pulled up the two chairs.

"A closet? For what?" she said, not taking her eyes off of the sky.

"I needed to find a private place for us to make out."

"Duncan!" she said as she smacked his arm.

"What? You know you want to... and what better place than in a closet?" he said as he leaned into her chair.

An idea, no, a devious desire, popped into her mind.

"Oh, no." she said with lust in her voice, "closets are WAY too cramped to hold me." she said as she rolled her body.

"Uh... yeah. I guess so." he said with a confused look on his face.

"And they're also SO boring. A place to kiss should be... romantic—and hot." she said as she got out of her seat.

"Yeah. Sure." he said with a nervous voice.

"A rooftop filled with stars, lights, and a really cute guy is where a girl SHOULD kiss a boy," she whispered as she sat on his lap, "don't you think, Duncan?"

Duncan caught on.

"You're right. What was I thinking—a closet is no place for lovers." he said as he rubbed her back.

"You never think—you just act." she whispered as she started to kiss his neck.

The next thing they knew, they were kissing on the pavement of the rooftop for what seemed like forever, but was only for about ten minutes. They were in total bliss with one another until Geoff and the others walked up to look at the scenery. They all heard them, and were all whispering and trying not to laugh. Geoff felt like saying something, so he did.

"Way to go, dude! Alright!" he shouted at them. They didn't notice at first, at least not until Chris came up with some equipment.

"We're getting this on tape, aren't we? This'll make for a GREAT commercial!" said Chris as he ran over to the two. They both got up from the floor, both blushing a little. But they weren't too embarrassed. Courtney dusted herself off, and joined the others. Geoff came over to Duncan and gave him another fist-bump.

"Yes, dude!"

"Toldja she wanted me." he said with a smirk.

"No doubt, dude!" he said as he walked over to the edge with Bridgette.

"Hey, Duncan! I just called my dad. I told him why I wasn't home yet... but he said to come home now." Courtney said as she walked back over to Duncan.

"Well, every party's gotta end sometime." he said as they walked over to the others.

They said goodbye to all their friends, promising to keep in touch. They walked back down the steps and stepped outside into the October air. As they ran down the street to Courtney's house, they both felt the night was perfect. She kissed Duncan goodbye and walked into her house.

"Hi, mom and dad. How're you guys?" said Courtney in a sing-song voice.

"Great, sweetheart." said her dad with a smile.

"Did she just refer to us as 'mom and dad'?" said Mrs. Dalai.

"Goodnight!" said Courtney as she ran up the steps. She slipped on her nightgown and pull her covers over her head. Her dad walked into her room and sat on her bed.

"How'd it go sweetheart?" whispered her dad as he pulled back her hair.

Courtney told her dad everything (minus the kissing). She was so happy she got to see everyone again; she said that she wanted to stay with Duncan forever. He was so nice to her, she loved the way he teased her, and he was so fun. Her dad smiled at her.

"Well, you're only 18, so you're not getting married for a few more years... but I'm fine with this boy. Don't worry about you're mother... she really does love you." he said as he kissed her forehead.

"I know. Goodnight, daddy." she smiled.

"Goodnight, sweetheart."

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