Second Chances and Open Skies

"Yeah. I don't blame you." He took a drink of his beer.

"What about you, got a girlfriend? Wife?" Chris asked.

Luke shook his head, "Nah. Never even someone very serious. You know just casual stuff. Haven't really met the right girl yet."

She liked him and it made her happy that he was a potential boyfriend or plaything.

An hour later:

"Maybe we should start heading home." Chris smiled, "I'm sure you have to be up early!"

He nodded at her, the bar was starting to empty out.

He walked her to the door when they arrived at Jade's house.

"Thanks for everything tonight." Chris smiled.

"My pleasure miss." Luke grinned. They both leaned in slightly and shared a kiss.

They both went to their rooms (he at a different house) and went to bed with a smile on their face.


*&*

Ben awoke to Jade saying "OH FUCK" very loudly.

"Whaaaaat?" Ben groaned, his head hurt a little.

*&*

Chris woke up to a text from Luke. Was so nice to meet you last night. Can't wait to see you again soon, beautiful

"Chad will be flipping out!" She exclaimed as she hopped off the bed and started pulling on clothes.

"Jesus Jay. It's 6 am." Ben muttered into the pillow. He grabbed the blankets she'd accidentally pulled off of him and yanked them up.

"Benjamin! He is my boyfried. I work with him. He isn't stupid just because he's from the South!" She exclaimed shrilly.

"Shuddup and look at your fucking phone." He snapped, "I text him as you last night and warned him you were sick. Please come lay back down. All he said back was stupid text speak. A real man would said 'I love you' not fucking 'ily'. Jerk." He cursed for another minute until she climbed into the bed.

*&*

She grinned to herself. I can't wait either.

He smiled slightly and put an arm around her.

*&*

Maybe I can see you later this afternoon? Luke texted her.

She yawned and snuggled up next to him, "You're trouble love."

Ben nodded into her shoulder.

*&*

works for me. when and where?

He watched her start to fall back asleep.

*&*

I'll pick you up at three. Maybe I'll show you around

He was about ready to get up and start his daily routine.

899

sounds great. I can't wait!

He was going to go for a run with his sister like always. Ben wondered how Chris would react to him sleeping with Jade.

(*(

Looking forward to it!

Ben grabbed a pair of shorts and dressed quickly. After he put on his shoes, he barged into her room, "Come the fuck on."

"Ugh." She groaned, "Fineeee. Throw me that t-shirt!" She pointed.

He did so and then turnd away while she dressed.

"By the way thanks for ditching me last night douche." Chris muttered as she tied her shoes.

"Well." Ben said as a reply.

"You fucked my best friend." Chris responded.

"Basically." He said simply.

"Ugh BEN!" Chris scoffed.

"To be fair you have fucked both of mine." Ben pointed out.

Chris rolled her eyes, "You jackass. We are trying to get away from drama and scandals. But that's all you are making happen EVERYWHERE!"

"Yeah please I'm sure you'll be rolling around with that farm boy you were talking to in no time." Ben snapped

"That doesn't change what you did!" Chris sighed.

"I'm just saying it's not all always my fault! WE BOTH ran away from things!"

"Fine!" She snapped, "Lets just run. I'm gonna kick your ass." She laughed slightly.

The two ran for the next hour until they stopped at a diner in town.

"Fuck you!" Ben muttered. She was right and she'd beaten him. Again.

"You buy breakfast!"

Ben laughed slightly, "FINE."

The two went in and ate and talked.