Hi! I've been away for quite some time and I admit I was attacked by a major writer's block. It's one of those things where you know where and how the story's going to end but you just need to point out the finer details to get there. I've had so many ideas attacking me but I decided exactly how I want this to go and it should be smooth sailing from here on out!

Note: This chapter is void of ANY Spashley. You don't need to read it if you don't want too but some points are valid, especially for the third installment I'm about to embark on. I'd read it anyway! :)

Thank you all for your kind support and patience. -heart-

Enjoy this exceptionally short filler. :)

81.2 - Girl Talk

Sammy's PoV

"Rock star Alex Carlin will be performing on next week's debut of RJ Live. RJ Live is a new entertainment source that will be chalked full of live music, interviews with today's hottest celebs and your one stop shop to everything musical.

Alex, who just finishing the last leg of her world tour, will be signing autographs after the show.

RJ, New York City's most wanted DJ selected to host the new show RJ Live, has recently said that she couldn't think of a better artist to have kick off her show than the Canadian sensation.

Tickets have been sold out for quite some time but if you want to get your hands on one, it's not too late! If you're a fan of music, live entertainment and Alex Carlin please visit our website on details of how you can win the last few tickets here at our studio."

"She's sure making a comeback." Carmen smiled and got up from the couch in my small studio apartment.

"Yeah." I smiled a little and turned off the TV. "Ever since she's returned to North America, she's been in every magazine. She definitely redefined herself."

"I think she just found herself again." Carmen glanced at me with a small smile. "I've watched a few interviews with her and she seems really happy Sam, that's awesome."

I nodded and followed Carmen into the small kitchenette. "Aren't you going to be in New York next week?"

Carmen cast me a side glance before opening the fridge. "Did you want to come crash at my hotel to go see your ex girlfriend?" She asked while grabbing a beer and tossing me one.

"No." I laughed and shrugged. "Alex made it very clear that she's not ready for any of that yet, especially not with me."

Carmen chuckled and tossed her beer back before smacking her lips together. "Okay so you don't want to go see her but you want me to?"

"No." I shook my head and followed her back to the couch, plopping down on it with my legs thrown over the back, my head nearly hanging off the edge.

"Come on babe, you're obvious. You've always been obvious it came to your feelings and Alex." Carmen positioned herself to face me.

"I suck." I mumbled and she crawled over my body, lowering herself down onto it.

"You're a victim of love. You don't suck." She whispered and kissed my neck lightly. "And I know your heart doesn't belong to me," she pulled me up and I settled on her lap, "but I'm selfish. You're sexy as fuck and I want you."

"I shouldn't even be doing this with you anymore Carmen," I groaned with guilt as she traced the small of my back with her fingertips. "We broke up weeks ago."

"Booty calls are my specialty." She said calmly and claimed my lips gently before pulling back. "I don't see the harm in finding peace and lust within each other until we find our way."

Carmen always had a way with words. The break up was more than mutual and definitely ended on good terms. We were both just so lonely that the break up happened to come with a few long hot nights along the side.

"You know," Carmen sighed when I slid off her lap and turned to face her, "this whole thing just made me realize that I'm really not cut out for being in a long term relationship. You gave me a run for my money though Sam." She smiled softly and ran her finger down my cheek before picking up her beer and taking another sip.

I gave her a quick kiss on the cheek and stood up after slamming my beer back. "I'm heading to bed," I paused and motioned her to follow me.

I wasn't ashamed of myself for being with Carmen in a sexual way. We had to admit that was over half of our relationship. The sex was unbelievable and yes, she was sweet and thoughtful and highly romantic, but in the end that all led up to sex.

Thank you, sex.

I miss you, sex.

I'm bored right now so let's go have sex, sex!

Carmen loved sex.

Tucking herself in on her side of the bed, she poked me slightly in the ribs. "I love you Sam, you know that right?"

I turned to face her and propped myself up on my elbow. "I know and you know the feeling's mutual."

"When Alex does come around and she does come to her senses, you two are going to be so inseparable." I could see her smiling softly, her eyes sparkling in the dark. "But damn Taylor, I'm going to miss your fine ass in my bed."

I smirked and kissed her lightly on the lips. "Good night Carm."

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Jaiden's PoV

"What's with all the depressing music lately?" Lucas asked from my desk. She scrolled through my music and then looked back at me on the bed.

I shrugged, biting the edge of my pencil. "Just feeling it."

"Oh," she frowned before swinging the chair around so she was facing me completely, "why? Am I whining about my parents too much?"

I laughed softly and sat up, closing my math book. "No Luc, you've been a wonderful distraction. Besides, I'm happy that you're spending all of your free time with me."

"Yeah?" She grinned and crossed her legs. "Well you'll be happy to know that I have nothing to complain about today. Except for the fact that I miss my mom."

"Aw, she'll be back tomorrow evening. I think she's missing you guys just as much, if not more. She has four people to miss, you have the one." I smiled softly. "She's going to be really surprised to know that everything Ashley owns is stuffed in your basement."

Lucas laughed. "It's just until they can figure out where to put the rest of her things. Dylan already has a bed and Matthew doesn't need a big bed yet. I think it's really cool that the people who are renting from Momma aren't making a big deal out of not painting over my bedroom wall."

"I'd be so laying the smack down if they so much as scratch that wall up." I said seriously and it caused her to laugh again. "So our birthdays are coming up, what do you think we should do?"

She thought about it for a moment and then shrugged. "Not sure. What's it like turning twelve?"

"You'll definitely feel older," I winked and threw a pillow at her, "but it's also kind of a big deal; especially since you'll be a grade six senior."

"I think I just want to have a movie day. With my family, you and Hadley." Lucas nodded firmly, like she already had her mind made up.

"Really?" I raised an eyebrow. "You're not gonna milk a party for all it's worth?"

"Nah." She shook her head. "Maybe Had can sleep over but that's about it."

I smirked a little. Her 'girlfriend' Hadley had been pretty high on her conversation list. I had the privilege of taking them to a movie or two while sitting a few rows back with Eliza.

"Wish I could have Lize sleep over on my birthday." I mumbled and ran a hand through my hair. I caught her grinning at me. "What?"

"That's the first time you've mentioned her in over a week." Lucas said lightly. "Are you two okay?"

Eliza was having issues with her parents. They were starting to become more forceful and stricter when it came to her spending time with me. Turned out they realized I wasn't just an experiment for their daughter when news reached them that there was an ex girlfriend in their daughter's past.

I'd see her at school and there'd be times when she was so loving and wanting to cuddle but then there were moments when if I touched her, she'd act like I was burning her. I was getting a little tired of the push away trips she was putting me through but I cared so much that I held onto hope that maybe she'll just let me be there for her.

"Her parents don't like me, they don't like my parents and they don't like yours." I stated honestly. I've never held back from Lucas, she was far more advanced in her age then most kids I went to school with.

"Because we like girls?" She batted her eyes innocently before sprawling out on her stomach next to me. "I'm sorry."

"Don't be," I sighed and closed my eyes, "you're not the one forbidding me to see her."

"Liza will come around, she likes you a lot." Lucas assured me with a famous Carlin head tilt. "Hey Jai, are you going away in August for school?"

"Probably, though I'm not sure where. I was thinking U of M, stay within two hours of here so I can come crying to you when the next girl breaks my heart." I nudged her a bit with a grin.

"I'll kick their asses." Lucas sat up with a serious look on her face.

"So should you pay me for swearing?" I teased and she giggled. "Fine, I'll give you a freebee but don't you start letting that potty mouth get out of control around your parents."

"Got it!" She saluted and went back to the computer. "You promise if you do go away somewhere far, you'll write to me every day?"

"I'll call you every single night." I got up and kissed her forehead. "Trust me Lucas, you're the only real friend I have and I wouldn't screw that up, ever."

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