March 16, 2012

Penny stood against the counter in the green room at the arena eating a slice of the left-over pizza from when she had gone to lunch with Brie, Nikki, Daniel, Nick, and Drew. Stu, Alicia, Heath, Eve, and Drew were also in the room, waiting for the house show to start. Ranch dressing dripped down from the corner of her mouth as she took a bite and Drew chuckled, teasing her, and getting Stu's attention, he said, "That's a good look for you."

As Penny wiped it away with her napkin, she raised her middle finger at him.

He grinned, "When and where?"

Penny rolled her eyes and threw her trash away. "I have to go get ready," she said, before kissing his cheek and exiting the room.

Brie was waiting on the other side of the door, "Well?" she prompted, "Is it working? Is Stu getting jealous?"

Penny shrugged, "I don't know. He certainly noticed though."

"It's just a matter of time before he's doing anything he can to win you back."

"I'm really not sure about this. It just doesn't seem like a good idea to me."

"Nonsense."

March 21, 2012

In the week that followed, whenever they weren't alone, Drew and Penny did whatever they could to make it seem like they were a real couple, especially whenever Stu was around. Even Phil believed his sister had moved on. "So, you and Drew are really together?" he asked, while they made dinner.

Penny paused for a moment before turning to look at her brother, "Is that a problem?"

Phil shrugged, "No, I guess not."

"Good."

"What is it with you and foreigners anyways?"

"What's that supposed to mean?"

"First Stu, then Tate, now Drew. Who's next, Stephen or Justin?"

Penny chuckled, "I don't know. Maybe it's the accents."

There were a few minutes of silence, the only sound was the boiling water for the fettuccine noodles. Then, Phil said, "Did you know Stu and Alicia are dating?" Penny dropped the cup she was washing. Phil turned to look at her, suspicious. "Is everything okay?"

Penny nodded, "It slipped. I'm fine. How'd you find out they were dating?"

"I seen them holding hands, and Alicia was being all touchy girlfriendy to him."

"Oh."

"You don't care though, right? I mean, you and Drew are dating. And it's been how long now? You've both moved on."

"Right. You're right." Penny smiled, taking a deep breath. Phil smiled back.

Maybe Phil didn't believe she and Drew were a couple after all.

Author's Note: Can someone let me know if it's just me, or is Chapter 14: Their Plan, not working? Every time I try to view it in anything other than the live preview it's not there.