"I know it’s hard to believe Lucky, but someday you will find someone who will make your heart skip a beat just by her smile. Also, you will find yourself loving her more than you thought possible."
Then, today, while he was with Elizabeth at Kelly’s, drinking hot chocolate, Bobbie said to him;
"What a beautiful smile!"
Could it be possible? Could Elizabeth be the angel Bobbie was talking about? But his heart still belonged to Sarah. Even though he was always with Elizabeth, he missed Sarah like crazy. Like now, being alone in his room, his body was longing for Sarah’s. They were together everyday for the past year, how could he make that go away like she did? Did she ever love him like he loved her?
Without even noticing it, his mind came back to Elizabeth. What was she doing? Was she remembering their day too? If he had known girls were complicated, at least to his mind, he would’ve stayed away from them forever. He wanted to call Liz, just to talk, but he didn’t want her to think it was more than friendship. Cause it wasn’t.
Then why couldn’t he get her out of his mind? Why did he want to go to her house just to look at her again? Why would he give anything just to hear her laugh, see her smile? Why was he so confused about everything?
"-Snap out of it Spencer, you are just friends with Elizabeth, nothing more, so stop thinking about her"
Lucky was feeling guilty to think about Elizabeth so soon after Sarah had dumped him. Wasn’t he supposed to be mourning the lost of his love, and not fantasizing about her baby sister? He didn’t know why Elizabeth was getting to him like that. No one had ever touched his thoughts so complete;y after so short time.
After a while, he heard the phone. He didn’t know for how long it has been ringing, but he got up to answer.
"-Cutest guy residence, cutest guy speaking! He said with a laugh
-Hi Cutest guy, I just want to speak to Lucky please! He heard
-Are you saying that I’m not cute? He said, pretending to be offended
-Exactly! Now, can I speak to Lucky or not?
-IT IS LUCKY!
-I know silly! Are you busy?
-Not really, what can I do for you Mademoiselle?
-Well, I think that I forgot my wallet in your pocket. Remember, I didn’t want to lose it so you put it in your coat?
-Oh yeah hold on, I’ll check"
Lucky’s heart was racing a hundred times a second, he could feel it all the way to his ear.
"-Got it!
-Great! Do you mind if I come over to get it?
-What? Now?
-Well I might need it! Are you going somewhere?
-No but...
-Are you expecting someone?
-No
-Then what’s the problem? I won’t stay long I promise
-Ok, here’s my address"
Lucky passed the next half hour to clean. He made his bed, cleaned the floor, even took a quick shower. He NEVER acted that way for Sarah. Not to look like he was waiting for her he opened the radio and took a book. He had just lied down on his bed when he heard a soft knock on the door. He got up, opened the door and Elizabeth was standing on the other side of the doorway. She smiled at him, and Lucky felt his heart stop for a second.
"-Oh no! He said to himself"
He got out of the way so she could come in. She took a look around, before facing him again. He was standing there, looking stupid when she put her hand up. He looked at her hand, not knowing what to do.
"-My wallet? She said, smiling
-Oh right! Sorry, he answered in a little laugh. Here you go"
He took the wallet from his chest of drawers and put it in her hand, his fingers gently brushing hers. She smiled at him again, and he smiled back. For the second time today, they were standing in front of each other, not knowing what to say.
"-Well, I promised I wouldn’t stay long so I better be going
-Oh, I don’t mind if you stay, we can just hang out.
-Sure? I better call Gram then, she is expecting me right back"
Lucky gave her the phone, happy that she decided to stay. He went to sit on his bed, wanting to give her a little privacy, even though it was impossible in his tiny little room. He hear all her conversation, even though he wasn’t listening.
"-Hi, it’s me — Can you tell Gram I won’t be back right away? — What do you care? — YOU dumped HIM remember? — Oh go to hell. Will you tell Gram or not? — I don’t want to get into this right now Sarah — Of course I know he doesn’t like me that way you think I’m stupid? — BYE SARAH!"
Elizabeth angrily hung up the phone, then smiled at Lucky, who was looking at her.
"-I’m sorry, shouldn’t be mean to your phone. She said in a little laugh
-No problem, was that Sarah?
-Yeah, wanted to talk to her?
-No, I’m just wondering what she said that got you so upset that’s all
-Oh it’s nothing, I’m used to it. Maybe I should go, I invited myself over here, I shouldn’t overstay my welcome
-Oh don’t be silly, you are welcome here anytime. Now, what did she say to get to you like that?
-Nothing, it’s embarrassing
-I won’t laugh at you, I swear
-Well, it’s because... Aw forget it. I’ll see you around. Thanks for finding my wallet"
Before he could say anything, she was out the door, and running downstairs. He went after her, calling her name, but she didn’t answer. Lucky took his coat and followed her, just to make sure she got home safe.
When he saw her getting in her grandmother’s house he waited until he saw the light in her room open, and he saw Elizabeth going to her window. That gave him an idea.
Elizabeth laid down on her bed, put her head on her pillow and started to cry. Why did Sarah had to ruin everything, yet again? Every time Elizabeth though something good might happen in her life, her sister had to go ahead and break her dream. Why did she had to go and read her journal? Why did she had to go and mock the day she spent with Lucky? Of course Elizabeth knew she didn’t have any chance with him, she never could compete with Sarah and never would, but at least she could’ve been friends with him. But Sarah said that he was paying attention to Liz because he was on the rebound of his relation with her, and that he would’ve never talked to her otherwise. Sarah should know, after all, Lucky was her best friend. Had been for a year anyway! She started to cry again when she heard a knock. Couldn’t be she thought, it came from her bedroom window. A couple of seconds passed and she heard it again. She turned around and saw Lucky, standing there. Scared the hell out of her. She got up and opened the window, letting him come in.
"-What are you doing here? Ever heard of a door?
-I didn’t want your sister or grandmother to see me. Elizabeth? Have you been crying?
-It’s nothing, just bumped my knee and it hurt. What are you doing here?
-Well, I wanted to know what was bothering you, and here, there is no chance for you to think you overstayed your welcome, so start talking woman
-It’s nothing Lucky, I fought with Sarah, spent my life fighting with her
-Maybe but I know this time is about me.
-My, don’t we have a big ego!
-Come on Elizabeth, "you dumped him? I know he doesn’t like me that way I’m not stupid?" What was that about?
-Ok you really want to know? Sarah said that the only reason you are hanging with me is to get close to her
-Now who has the big ego? Elizabeth?
-Yeah?
-Did I know you were her sister when we met?
-No
-Did I know you were her sister when we talked at Kelly’s?
-No, Not at first but when did you walked me home? Kissed me good-night? Took me ice skating?
-When I realized how much I liked the girl I met in the park named Elizabeth I-don’t-remember-her-stupid-name.
-You really like me?"
Lucky didn’t know how he got into this mess. He wanted to get out before it really got our of hand and he’d say something he’d end up regretting. He took her hands in his, took and deep breath and said
"-Yeah I do like you Elizabeth, you are a great friend. No matter what your sister says, I like hanging out with you. You are fun, you make me laugh, and I know you have a great time with me too, so why don’t we just let her out of this and just be friends ok?
-Thanks Lucky, you must think I am a baby
-No, but an insecure little lady. Now, I better get out of here before your grandmother sees me!"
Elizabeth watched him go and thought to herself;
"-Insecure? I’ll show you who’s insecure mister Spencer!"
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