Chapter 24

~ Karlie ~

-          How doesn�t it?, I asked after Buffy asked Bek.

-          Well, Lisa gave it to us and said Natasha gave it to us. I�m sure she had read it, but look, the envelope wasn�t opened. Well looked as though it had been opened before you guys read it and the writing matches the letter.

-          So? There are plenty of reasons to open a envelope with out anyone finding out., Buffy said to Bek.

-          Yes, but you all know Natasha well enough to know if she was going to seek legal advice on the matter. Wouldn�t you deliver it personally since she hates us so much? Not only that but wouldn�t it be typed, so it wouldn�t be lead back to you. Since she was black mailing you?

-          You sure you don�t want to be a lawyer?, I asked.

-          Nope! I hate them!, she said while shaking her head.

-          Your cousin�s just one., Dee laughed.

-          How we going to get Lisa?, Buffy asked.

-          Let her think we are freaking., I said smiling.

-          That all?, Dee asked.

-          Yup!, I said laughing.

* Later That Evening *

-          Ryan! How are you?, I heard my dad say as he answered the door.

-          Not bad. And yourself?

-          Good! Busy but good!, my dad said while  coming into the kitchen where I was.

-          Hey!, I said to Ryan.

-          Hello!, Ryan said giving me a quick kiss.

-          Well how was school for you today?, Dad asked Ryan.

-          Dad please., I sighed knowing what was coming.

-          Not to bad. Quiet but alright., Ryan said noticing that I didn�t want dad to talk about it.

-          Well, Karlie here has been just sitting around over at Angela�s.

-          Doing work dad�, I sighed.

-          Yeah right!, he said laughing.

-          Want me to go get it? Cause I sure as hell will!, I said as I stood up.

-          I�m joking! Sheeze!, he said.

-          Yeah what ever!, I mumbled.

-          Chill girl., Ryan said giving me a hug as we walked into my bedroom.

-          ARGH!, I yelled out throwing my arms up in the air.

-          Let him be. H e is cool., he said while wrapping his arms around my waist.

-          You don�t live with him Ryan., I sighed looking at him.

-          I know, but I could handle living with you.

-          What wake up to me with bed hair? I don�t think so., I laughed.

-          I wouldn�t care what you looked like, but you know those shorts you had on the other day.

-          Don�t go there!, I said pushing him while he laughed.

-          That dance that�s coming up., Ryan started.

-          Yes?, I asked looking at him.

-          Well it is fancy dress and would you like to go with me?, he asked.

-          Okay�, I shrugged.

-          But you hate school dances!, Ryan said shocked.

-          I�ll go if you want me to. But there�s one thing�

-          What?

-          I can�t dance�, I said.

* A Couple Of Hours Later After Ryan Left *

-          You want to learn some moves?, Buffy asked me as I talked to her on the phone.

-          You have seen me Buff., I said taking my pants off.

-          Well take some classes. Simple as that!

-          That�s easy for you to say! I mean you take some and I ain�t going to look like an idiot!, I laughed.

-          I�ll do it with you.  You have got flexibility, it is helpful.

-          And so is being a girl., I said sarcastically.

-          Look you only got to slow dance with Ryan. That�s all!, she laughed.

-          Buffy� Why do I have to be the one that is good at everything she does?

-          No one asks you to darling., Buffy said worrying about me.

-          I want to screw up! I want to be laughed at! I don�t know� just relax., I said looking out the window still in just my underwear.

-          There�s a class at the gym. It�s called �Funk�. Mixture of aerobics and dance, wanna try that?

-          Yeah sure why not?

-          Now get in your PJ�s and get some sleep., Buffy laughed before hanging up.

Chapter 25