�You�re going out with Chris again?� Sa�iyda�s roommate Sandy asked.

�Yes, Sandy I�m going out with Chris again. What�s the big deal?� Sa�iyda asked.

�Nothing, it�s just that you�ve been out with him every night this week.� Sandy pointed out.

�So? I like him a lot.� Sa�iyda defended

�I was afraid of that. I don�t want to sound preachy�� Sandy started.

�So stop talking.� Sa�iyda responded

�But I think I should warn you. Chris is such a ladies man.� Sandy said

�Blah blah. Spare me.� Sa�iyda mock yawned.

�Sai, I work for him. I think I would know.� Sandy said

�I know you do. But with me Chris isn�t like that. He�s sweet.� Sa�iyda responded.

Know all about
About your reputation
And how it's bound to be a heartbreak situation
But I can't help it if I'm helpless
Every time that I'm where you are

Sa�iyda finished getting ready and left for her date. She got to the restaurant a few minutes early and sat at the bar to wait for Chris. When he got there, he spotted her instantly and walked over to her.

�Is this seat taken?� he asked.

She looked up. �Chris! Hi!�

�Hey Sai. You look beautiful as usual. Here, I got you flowers.� He said, handing her roses.

�They gorgeous! Thank you.� She replied blushing

�Anything for you.� He said winking at her.

She heard Sandy�s warning in the back of her mind but she pushed them out of the way. He hugged her and they went to sit at a table.

You walk in and my strength walks out the door
Say my name and I can't fight it anymore
Oh I know, I should go
But I need your touch just too damn much

�So�� Chris said once they got settled.

�How was your day?� he asked.

�Good. I got some extra writing in.� she replied.

�That�s good. I wanted to call you earlier, but Sandy told me you weren�t home.� He said.

�Yeah. I had an audition this morning.� She said.

�How do you think you did?� he asked.

�Pretty good. The male lead is such a jerk though.� She said, disgusted.

�I�m sorry.� He said, touching her hand.

She sighed. �Maybe I�ll give him another chance. I mean, you were a jerk in the beginning but look at us now.� She said.

�You thought I was a jerk?� he asked.

�Just a little.� She replied.

�Aw man. I thought I was special.� He pouted

�Oh Christ Chris. You know I love you.� She replied

�I would hope so. We�ve seen each other all week and all of last week too.� He said.

�I have a good time with you.� She confessed.

�Even though everyone tells you not to.� He added.

�I can make my own decisions.� She said.

She had heard all of the rumors about Chris. Of course they weren�t always very nice. She felt it wrong to judge him based on supposed truth. Some things were more obvious, like the flirtatiousness. Chris would always flirt with the female bartenders, waitresses, etc. She like a jerk stood there and watched him do it on multiple occasions. She knew that if she wanted some sort of chance with him, she would have to put her foot down. But every time he would flash that million-dollar smile, he had her.

Loving you isn't really something I should do
Shouldn't wanna spend my time with you
That I should try to be strong
But baby you're the right kind of wrong
Yeah baby you're the right kind of wrong

They ate dinner, casually having conversation. While Sa�iyda was in min-sentence, she noticed Chris�s eyes wander over to another beautiful young woman. She groaned inwardly and kicked him under table.

�What?� he asked.

�You know, focusing on the girl you brought here is nice.� She said.

�I�m sorry. How bout I make it up to you? We can have dessert back at my place.� He suggested.

�You amaze me.� She marveled

�Why?� he asked.

�Because. You�re not like any other guy I�ve dated. One minute I want to smack you, the next minute I want to kiss you.� She replied.

�Well I like the kissing me idea.� He said pulling her in for a kiss.

She smiled as they separated. �That�s the part I like best.�

Might be a mistake
A mistake I'm making
But what you're giving I am happy to be taking
Cause no one's ever made me feel
The way I feel when I'm in your arms

They paid the check and left for Chris�s apartment. The subway ride was short but enjoyable. Conversation between them came easily since both were very talkative. At last, they got to his apartment. It was a place where Sa�iyda had been often, especially that week. Every date ended in a trip there. While sitting on the couch for what felt like the millionth time, Sa�iyda began to think.

She really didn�t understand why no one wanted her with Chris. For the first time she was happy with her relationship. It wasn�t like her past few relationships where things were purely sexual. There was an element of that with Chris but there was also a sense of commitment. She was the only one he cared about.

They say you're something I should do without
They don't know what goes on
When the lights go out
There's no way to explain
All the pleasure is worth all the pain

After an intense make out session, they sat on the couch watching television.

�Chris?� Sa�iyda asked.

�Yeah babe?� he questioned.

�How do you feel about me?� she wondered.

�I really care about you. You�re such a great person. Most girls would only want to date me because I was Chris Trousdale the big star, but you�re not like that. You actually took the time to get to know me and like me for the person I am. Not for the fame I have or the money I make but for me. How does that sound?� he asked.

�Perfect.� She said, smiling to herself.

Loving you isn't really something I should do
Shouldn't wanna spend my time with you
That I should try to be strong
But baby you're the right kind of wrong
Yeah baby you're the right kind of wrong

The next few weeks were really crazy for both of them. It seemed that the more their relationship bloomed, the more trouble there was. After every fight she would get in, Sa�iyda would end up on Chris�s doorstep. One day when she got home from work, she got into a big fight with Sandy.

�How many times do I have to tell you that getting serious about Chris is a bad idea?� Sandy asked.

�How many times do I have to tell you to butt out?� Sa�iyda spat back.

�Don�t get an attitude with me. I�m just trying to help.� Sandy said.

�Well help me by minding your own business.� Sa�iyda replied.

�Do you really think he loves you?� Sandy asked

�I never thought he loved me. I�m not in love with him!� Sa�iyda exclaimed.

�You�re just another easy lay to him!� Sandy cried.

�Shut up! You don�t even know what you�re talking about!� Sa�iyda screamed

�Oh come on. He�s just like every other guy.� Sandy said.

�No he�s not. He actually cares about me, which is more than I can say about you.� Sa�iyda said, her eyes filling with tears.

�I care! That�s why I�m telling you this is wrong!� Sandy exclaimed.

�Whatever. I�m leaving.� Sa�iyda said, picking up her overnight bag.

�Where are you going?� Sandy asked.

�Away. I�ll be back in a few days.� Sa�iyda said, leaving the house with a slam of the door.

I should try to run
But I just can't seem to
'Cause every time I run you're the one I run to
Can't do without, what you do to me
I don't care if I'm in too deep

Sa�iyda took the subway to Chris�s, knowing that he would he would be there for her. She buzzed the buzzer and took the elevator up. By the time that she got to the door, he was waiting for her.

�What happened?� he asked, seeing her tear stained face.

�Sandy and I got into another fight.� She cried

�What did she say this time?� he asked

�That-that I�m just another easy lay to you.� She said

�What? You know that�s not true right?� he asked

�Yeah I know. I can�t believe she said that!� she said

�Me either. Come in baby. You can stay here as long as you want.� He said, ushering her into the house.

�Thanks. I only packed for about three days. Hopefully everything will blow over by then.� She said, hanging up her jacket

�Are you hungry?� he asked

�Nope, I�m good. I ate before I left the house.� She said

�Okay. Sit down.� He said, pulling her onto the couch

She let him hold her while she finished crying.

Know all about
About your reputation
And how its' bound to be a heartbreak situation
But I can't help it if I'm helpless
Every time that I'm where you are

�I was just thinking�� she said

�About what?� he asked

�Remember when we first met?� she questioned

�When you came with Sandy to the interview?� he asked

�Yeah. God, that was funny.� She said

�What? Why?� he wondered.

�Gosh, I hated you before then.� She replied

�Really?� he asked, completely shocked.

�Oh yeah. I thought you were so gay.� She added

�But you were so nice.� He said

�Yeah, when you came in, I was totally shocked because you weren�t what I expected at all. I mean, I thought you were hot.� She explained.

�Well thanks.� He replied

�No problem. Then you said my name was cool�I�m such a sucker for that.� She said.

�I�ve noticed.� He replied

�Shut up. Then remember when we posed for the picture and you hugged be extra close? And your hand was on my hip?� she questioned.

�Yeah. I thought you were so hot.� He said.

She smiled.

You walk in and my strength walks out the door
Say my name and I can't fight it anymore
Oh I know, I should go
But I need your touch just too damn much

The next few days were like heaven on earth for both Sa�iyda and Chris. IT made them realize how much they had in common and how true their feelings were.

�Hey baby?� Chris asked

They had just finished dinner and were hanging out. Sa�iyda had planned on going home that night to try and fix things with Sandy.

�Yeah?� she questioned

�I was thinking�� he said

�Uh oh.� She teased

�No seriously. I have an idea.� He said

�What is it?� she asked

�Would you like to move in here with me?� he questioned

�Are you serious?� she asked, her eyes wide

�Yes. These past few days have been great and I�d really like it if you stayed.� He said honestly

�Well, it has been great and I�m honored. Yes, I�ll move in.� she said

�I love you.� He said for the first time

�I love you too.� She replied.

Loving you isn't really something I should do
Shouldn't wanna spend my time with you
That I should try to be strong
But baby you're the right kind of wrong
Yeah baby you're the right kind of wrong

*Leann Rimes - Right Kind of Wrong

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