Chapter 14

Elizabeth was about to go stir crazy in the house. Stefan decided, just to be on the safe side, to ground her for one more week. But she was smart. Her school work had been slipping, and her grades were in a downfall. She wanted to force her father to put her at PC high for the rest of the school year, which was a little more than 3 months. He accepted, and she was starting there at the end of her punishment, which was in three days. Nikolas had been great through it all, spending as much time with her as he could, but still Elizabeth couldn't wait to get out of the house, and get some move on these legs of hers.

Monday was slow to come. Emily told her she would wait for her by the main entrance, and she didn't know if Lucky would be with her. She hoped so. These last two weeks had been the longest of her life, not being able to at least talk to him. Elizabeth took forever to choose what to wear, and she finally decided on her favorite pair of jeans and her favorite silk blouse.

Emily was by the entrance, but no sign of Lucky. Elizabeth smiled at her friend, disappointed not to see her boyfriend there to greet her welcome, especially since he hadn't seen her for the past two weeks. Em took her to her locker, and Elizabeth looked at the combination on the paper they gave her to open it. When she finally did, she found a red rose waiting for her. She smiled, happy to see that Lucky did not forget about her.

"-That's so sweet! Said Emily
-I know, I'll have to thank him! Answeered Elizabeth, putting her books in her locker before closing the door."

She jumped when she came face to face with Lucky, as soon as the door was closed. Without saying anything she took him in her arms. Emily was smiling, so was Lucky.

"-I missed you so much! He said, tightening the embrace
-I missed you too
-So, what classes you have in first? LLucky asked, taking her books from her.
-Let's see. I start in History, with MMrs. Thomas. After that, I have Arts, with -- she took her schedule from Lucky's arms-- Mr. Lockman. Then I have study hall
-Really? Me too! Said Lucky, with a bbig smile
-Cool deal pickles! Said Elizabeth. SSorry, old catch phrase! She laughed, as Emily and Lucky were staring at her. Then I have my lunch hour.
-Just as we do! Said Emily
-This is getting better and better!" The three friends were walking and talking, not a care in the world. Liz was feeling so good to be back to normal, in a normal school with normal students. Lucky was holding her hand, holding her books with the other, and his backpack in his shoulder. Elizabeth didn't say anything, but she thought it was cute how he was carrying her books. Lucky left her in front of her History class, giving back her belongings and kissing her softly. He told her to wait for him when it was over, he would walk her to Art class, since his music class was right next to it.

Elizabeth always loved History, even though it wasn't her strongest class. She loved how everything is link to the other by an event. It made sense to her. But, with History, she had to remember a lot of things, and it wasn't her strongest point. The class passed fast, and she waited for Lucky by the corridor. Chad, the guy she danced with, walked by her and they talked for a while. Lucky arrived soon after, and found them together.

"-Hey Rendell, I thought I told you to find your own fan club? Said Lucky
-Relax Spencer, no one's gonna steal heer away from you. I'll see you around Liz
-What's his problem? Asked Lucky, I waas only joking!
-I think he is mad because he asked me out and I refused. I told him my boyfriend wouldn't like it, and he seemed surprised when I told him it was you."

Lucky was uneasy about Chad Rendell. Ever since the jerk broke up with Cheryl a couple of months ago, he was trying to get all the girls in school. He wouldn't get Elizabeth that was for sure. Lucky wasn't over confident, he just knew how Elizabeth felt about him.

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Lucky was with Elizabeth outside his house. He had to make sure his parents weren't home. He opened the door, yelled for him mom, his dad, Lulu, but no one answered. He found a note of the kitchen table, telling him they had to go to North Carolina, Lesley were needing them, and they would be back the next day, after dinner if everything was OK. Lucky looked at the answering machine, no messages, that means his grandmother was OK, because if she wasn't, Laura would've called.

"-Coast's clear, my parents are gone for the week-end
-Really? To where? And they don't draag you along?
-They are gone to visit my grandmother in North Carolina, and my parents are cool.
-So, what should we do?
-Why don't we ask Emily to come over, wwe watch a movie, have some fun, she sleeps in my sister's bed and you sleep in mine.
-That would be great! But where will yyou sleep?
-In my bed! Where would I sleep?"

Elizabeth's smile grew large at the mention of Lucky sleeping in the same bed as she did. She ran to the phone and called Emily, asking the girl over for a fun night. But Em already had plans with Nikolas. Elizabeth told her she would call right back.

"-Emily can't come, she's doing something with my brother.
-Well, that's all right
-No it's not. If Emily's not here, howw am I supposed to tell my father I'm spending the night at her place?
-Damn! Can't she cancel her plans? -Why would she? She is going out with my brother Lucky, she wants to spend time with him, just as I want to spend time with you. Why don't we invite him too?
-No way, Nah.-Han! I don't want to speend my evening not holding you because he's there.
-Lucky, it's been a month since we wentt to the pool together. He knows I'm spending time with you. I don't think he would tell on us.
-I'm not trusting him Elizabeth. I knoow he's your brother and you love him, but I don't trust him. I just don't like him
-He's your brother too. Why don't you try to get to know him. Forget he's a Cassadine. Try to know him as Nikolas!
-Ok, call Emily, invite them over! Luccky said in a sigh"

Elizabeth clapped her hands together and kissed Lucky. She wasn't fair, she knew he would not say no to her if she pushed a little, but she really, really wanted to spend the night here. She was sure Nikolas would object, but it wasn't his business. Emily had called Nikolas, knowing Liz would call back and invite them and Nikolas said yes, after a little arm-twisting from his girlfriend too.

Nikolas and Emily arrived a little after 6, with the cold drinks. Lucky and Elizabeth would provide popcorn and movie. Lucky put the movie in the VCR, while Emily sat on the couch next to Nikolas. Lucky was upset because if Liz sat on the couch, there wouldn't be enough space for him. He just knew with Nikolas here he would spend the evening away from Liz. He sat on the easy chair, all the way down, and looked at the TV. Elizabeth came back from the kitchen with the drinks and saw Nikolas and Emily all cozy on the couch, and Lucky sitting by himself.

"-Sit straight"

Lucky looked at Elizabeth, and sat his butt touching the back of the chair. Elizabeth sat on him, her back on his chest, and her head on his shoulder. Nikolas was about to say something, but Emily put her hand on his shoulder, telling him by her touch to keep quiet. Nikolas put his arm around her shoulder and the movie started.

At some point, Lucky couldn't remember when because, with Liz on his lap, he couldn't concentrate on the movie, but she turned around, getting her legs on the arms of the chair, and started kissing him passionately. Lucky didn't respond at first, nervous about Emily and Nikolas there, but how could he resist her? They were deep into the kiss, getting more and more passionate, when they heard someone coughing. They slowly turned around, both of them looking up, and saw Nikolas standing there, in front of them. They even had opened the lights again.

"-Sorry to interrupt this bizarre way of communicating, but I'm taking Emily home now, Elizabeth, you coming?
-Emily, I thought you were sleeping herre tonight? Said Elizabeth
-You didn't mention it to me, but I donn't think it's a good idea. You can still stay here if you want. If your father calls, you're in the shower I promise.
-Wait a minute. Emily, my sister is noot staying here alone! Said Nikolas
-Oh come on Nikolas? Please don't telll our father! Said Elizabeth
-You guys can sleep here too if you wannt. Said Lucky. In the guest room. I don't mind."

Nikolas was about to say no, that he was bringing Elizabeth back with him, but he saw the three of them, pouting the lower lip, and looking at him with puppy dogs eyes.

"-Ok, Ok, prepare the beds!"

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