Title: Love…Or A Lack Thereof
Author: LettyToretto
Rating: M+
Summary: Lately, Anne Marie’s been hanging out with a certain football player. Lately, Eden’s been having some strange dreams and it could get her into trouble!

Disclaimer: Sadly, I Do NOT Own Any Characters From Blue Crush.

“Anne Marie! Anne Marie! Wait!” The olive-complexioned, dark-haired beauty yelled.

“Eden, go away. Just leave me alone.” Anne Marie yelled over her tanned shoulder. Her long, blonde hair blew in the warm ocean breeze as she walked quickly on the sand. She didn’t care that she’d left her flip-flops on the porch. She didn’t care that her board was still in the garage. Anne Marie didn’t even care that she’s left Penny, her little sister, in the house with friends. Right now, anything was better than the sight of Eden.

“Anne Marie, please, stop!” Eden yelled. She ran up beside Anne Marie and put her hand on the blonde’s shoulder. Anne Marie snatched away from her and walked faster, only to be pinched by a sand crab.

“Damn it!” Anne Marie plopped down into the sand and Eden sat down beside her. Eden grabbed hold of the foot that Anne Marie was rubbing and massaged it gently.

Anne Marie’s eyebrows furrowed and she was adamant about remaining furious with Eden.

Flashback (five minutes earlier).

Anne Marie walked into the house that she shared with her two best friends and little sister, grinning from ear to ear. Eden looked up from the television and glared at her.

Lately, Anne Marie had been spending too much time with a certain football player and Eden was not keen on it.

“Eden, don’t start!” Anne Marie said while hanging up her keys and slipping her flips flops off.

“You’re losin’ it, man! Anne Marie, I waited!” Eden explained.

“Eden! Don’t start! I’m sorry I missed practice.”

“You didn’t just miss practice. You missed half-pike.”

Anne Marie’s eyebrows rose in shock and her eyes widened.

“Yeah, exactly! You’d know that if you weren’t out banging some Division two football player!” Eden hollered.

Anne Marie slapped Eden across the face and ran out of the house, infuriated.

End Flashback.

Eden was staring at Anne Marie, reliving the moment just as Anne Marie had been doing only seconds ago.

“I’m sorry. I just—I miss us, Anne Marie. The way we used to be before Mr. Football came into your life. We used to ride waves for fun, not as a job or as a punishment. We used to be so close.”

“Eden, we’re still the same. It’s just that I’m seeing someone now. We’re still friends. Always and that’s never going to change. What’s been up with you lately?

Eden got up and began pacing. She rubbed her temples and Anne Marie looked at her with a confused face.

“Jesus Christ, Anne Marie!” Eden yelled, frustrated. She kicked the sand and pulled her dark mess of curls into a low ponytail at the nape of her neck.

“What Eden? What have I done? What do you want?” Anne Marie pleaded, just as frustrated.

“You! I want you Anne Marie! Jesus!” Eden yelled. She dragged one hand down her tired face and sighed.

Anne Marie stood up and limped over to Eden. She took hold of Eden’s face and traced the outline of her assumed-Hawaiian features with her fingertips.

“Eden…”Anne Marie said softly. Eden closed her eyes and sighed.

“Why didn’t you tell me? We’ve known each other for years, Eden.” Anne Marie replied.

“Exactly! What did you want me to say ‘hey Anne, we’ve been best friends since the fourth grade, I think we should--.” Anne Marie cut her off with a kiss, slow and passionate.

Eden kissed her back and simply hoped that what was happening at this moment wasn’t a dream or an intense fantasy….


To Be Continued.


Please R&R. It’s My First Fanfic EVER.! Be Cruel, Be Honest, Be True.

-LettyToretto.

Disclaimer: You know the deal. Blue Crush characters belong to their respective owners.

Chapter 2

“Eden! Eden! Eden wake up!” Penny shook Eden awake as she lay restlessly on the couch. Eden sat up and rubbed her eyes and dragged a hand over her face.

“What, Penny?” Eden asked.

What the hell, Eden though, damn it! I dreamt that? It wasn’t real?!

“Has Anne Marie come home yet?” Penny asked.

“Penny wasn’t I asleep? Seriously!” Eden responded.

“All right. All right. Well, what’s for breakfast?”

“Pen, I’m so not your baby sitter today. Make a peanut butter and banana sandwich or something.” Eden replied.

“Too bad you are my baby sitter. Well you were supposed to be until you fell asleep on the couch. I thought Anne Marie was home because you were saying her name in your sleep. I thought you were talking to her. That’s why I came in here.” Penny said.

“What time is it?”

“About quarter to eleven.”

“P.M.?”

“No, weirdo AM. Anne Marie’s been gone all freaking night.” Penny said. She looked at Eden with a strange face.

“Eden are you drugged?” Penny said, waving her back and forth in front of Eden’s face.

“No, smart ass.” Eden grabbed Penny and threw her on the couch just as Lena came in.

“Eden!” Lena yelled.

“You didn’t wake me up! We’re gonna be late for work. Where’s Anne Marie?”

“First off, it’s Sunday. We don’t work on Sundays.” Eden said.

“Yeah and Anne Marie didn’t come home last night.” Penny interjected.


Penny and Eden watched a few cartoons and surfing shows until they got bored. Penny suggested that they hit the water and Eden was for it. They grabbed their boards and were on their way out when Anne Marie walked in the door carrying breakfast foods. A huge grin was plastered on her face.

“Hey ladies. How’d everything go last night? Was Penny okay, Eden?” Anne Marie said and put her hand on Eden’s shoulder.

Feeling her body tense up, Anne Marie took her hand off of Anne Marie’s shoulder and gave her a confused look.

“Eden, are you okay?” Anne Marie inquired.

“No, she’s drugged.” Penny laughed.

“Pen, I’m not drugged. Shut up!” Eden said and chased Penny out of the house.

“What about breakfast?!” Anne Marie yelled after them.

“Later!” They both yelled back in unison. Anne Marie rolled her eyes and sat the food on the table.

Two hours later…

Penny and Eden walk back to the house with their boards in tow.

“All right, E, tell me what’s up?” Penny suddenly spoke up.

“What do you mean?” Eden asked.

“Look, I may be young but I’m definitely not stupid. I wasn’t born yesterday you know. You’re totally crushin’ on Anne Marie, aren’t you?” Penny said. Eden gasped and stopped in her tracks. Eden pulled Penny by her arm and looked at her.

“What are you talking about?” Eden inquired.

“Oh come on, Eden. It’s obvious. You’re jealous of this screw-up Matt guy. You get mad when she’s away with him and you don’t talk to anyone until she comes home. For the past three weeks, you’ve been talking in your sleep. Things like ‘no, Anne Marie’ and ‘my Anne Marie’. So, are you going to tell me what’s up?” Penny asked.

“Oh my God. This is so embarrassing. Who else has heard me say things in my sleep? Has Lena heard me? Anne Marie?” Eden interrogated.

“No. You know they both sleep hard.”

“Penny you have to swear not to tell anyone.” Eden said.

“What’s in it for me?”

“Penny!”

“All right. All right. I’m only kidding. Your secret is safe with me, E.” Penny said.

“Thank you, Pen.” Eden breathed a sigh of relief.

“Besides, I’d rather she be with you then him.” Penny smiled at Eden and walked ahead of her to the house, leaving Eden to her own thoughts.

wow, that was great! totally loved it....u need to write more, i wanna know whats gonna happen next!

i am officially a fan of you now LT! lol

LOL. I'm Working On Chapter 3. Hehe.!

Chapter 1:
“You’re losin’ it, man! Anne Marie, I waited!” Eden explained. - "This is bull*h*t.", lol, sorry, had a little flashback of my own there...killer scene though, you had to love it. “Yeah, exactly! You’d know that if you weren’t out banging some Division two football player!” Eden hollered. - Eden so got her on that one and I think it's safe to say she doesn't really like our boy Matt, haha; Eden kissed her back and simply hoped that what was happening at this moment wasn’t a dream or an intense fantasy…. with poor Eden's luck, I'm going for fantasy, girl couldn't catch a break at times with people.

Chapter 2:
Dream! So knew it, lol, you got to have the dream sequence before you can have anything real in most things with a set-up like this. Dang, the little kid is busting on her, that's just so sad. Lol. When you get called out by a middle-schooler it's time to give it up. At least Penny approves though so that should give Eden some confidence...like getting a parents permission or something.

It's definitely interesting and with your writing has tons of potential I'm sure; you could definitely see something between Eden and Anne Marie, what is was is up to the viewer of course, but I'm interested to see where this goes and how you have things turn out for everyone. You've got the characters down as well which is always a plus, will be checking back in for the upcoming updates.

Awww.! I Feel So Accomplished. LOL. I'm So Glad You Like It.

And Yeah, That's The Easiest Part For Me Is Channeling The
Characters. The Hardest Part Is Getting It Written Down And
Having The Scene In My Head On Paper.

Will Update Soon.


Promise,

LettyToretto.

Bump.

[For New Chapter.]

Chapter 3

“So, Eden, what’s been up with you lately?” Penny urged at lunch.

Penny, Anne Marie, Eden and Lena all sat around, watching TV and eating Chinese take-out.

“Nothing. I’ve been fine.” Eden said. She looked around to make sure no one was looking at her. Once she saw the coast was clear, she looked at Penny and shook her as if to tell Penny to quit it.

“No, something’s wrong. I can tell. You’ve been acting really strange. Mainly towards me.” Anne Marie acknowledged. Shock flashed across Eden’s face and just as quickly as the expression appeared, it faded.

“No, I’m just worried about pike and all. You’re spending way too much time with Matt and not enough time practicing.” Eden said.

“Eden, don’t start.” Anne Marie replied.

“Whoa. Déjà vu.” Eden murmured to herself.

“Yeah, Eden. You’ve been hella distant lately.” Lena agreed.

“Guys, I’m fine! I am. Really.” Eden explained.

Okay, so, yeah it was true. Eden was in love with Anne Marie but she didn’t want Anne Marie to find out about it over Chinese take-out with her little sister and their best friend around. Eden wanted to wait until pike to tell Anne Marie how she felt.

“Let’s do something tonight.” Lena suggested.

“Yeah, like, let’s go to a club.” Penny added.

“Uhh, Penny, you wish.” Anne Marie said.

Penny rolled her eyes. “Well, can I at least go to Lailani’s bonfire tonight?” Penny asked, exasperated.

“No.” Anne Marie replied.

“Yes.” Eden said at the same time.

Anne Marie and Eden looked at each other. Eden’s expression urged her to let Penny go. If Anne Marie kept the leash on Penny any tighter, Penny would end up in a mental ward beating on a damned drum!

“Fine. You can go.” Anne Marie gave in.

“Yes! Thanks Eden!” Penny said.

“As long as you have a ride there and back.” Anne Marie smirked.

“No problem. I already have a ride.” Penny told her.

“Oh, so you just knew I was gonna say yeah.”

Penny shook her head. “No, but I was hoping.”

Penny sat her shrimp lo mein down on the table and went to find an outfit.

“Well, ladies, I guess it’s just you two tonight. I have a date.” Lena told them.

Anne Marie squealed in excitement and asked, “With who?!”

“Do you remember Jake?” Lena asked Eden.

“Jake. Jake. Jake.” Anne Marie said. She was trying to put a face to the name.

“Jake from Cuba? The one who moved here to Hawaii because he just “wanted a change of scenery”?” Eden asked.

Anne Marie snorted. “Criminal.”

“Oh stop it, you two.” Lena said. They all laughed because they figured it was true.

Jake had moved to Hawaii about two years ago from Cuba. He told everyone that he just wanted a change of scenery. The only two places that he’d ever been in the world were Cuba and New York City.

Though he knew English extremely well, his thick Cuban accent made it hard to understand some of the things he said.

That didn’t really matter though because he was the most gorgeous man that anyone had ever laid eyes on. He was, in fact, hotter than most of the native men who lived near them.

“Well, I’m happy for you even if Eden isn’t.” Anne Marie said.

“What’s that supposed to mean?” Eden shot back.

Anne Marie shrugged. Eden rolled her eyes and focused her attention to the TV for the remainder of the afternoon.

Before Lena’s date, the four girls hit some waves with the other local surfers. It seemed, to them, that not long after they hit the water, it was time to get going. Jake was picking Lena up around six and Penny still hadn’t found an outfit for the bonfire.

Around eight-thirty…

“All right, guys, my ride’s here!” Penny said as she came out of her room.

“Penny, please behave. Don’t do anything that you wouldn’t do if I was there. And-.”

“Anne Marie, lighten up on her. Sheesh!” Eden said.

“Thanks, E.” Penny replied.

“And remember, there’s no sex like safe sex.” Eden joked. Anne Marie punched her in her arm and Eden laughed.

“What? She knows I’m kidding.” Eden remarked, rubbing her arm. Anne Marie just rolled her eyes and Penny smiled.

“Right back at ya!” Penny said. Eden looked up and threw a pillow at her.

The pillow missed her by a half an inch as she ducked out of the door, leaving Anne Marie and Eden alone.

yay i found it...with a little help from Rain Toretto so i love it and cant wait for more

Haha. Awww Good. See, RT Is My Official
Promoter.! LOL.

well we all need one lol

Haha. True True.

More Tomorrow Now That I Have A Feel Of What
I'm Writing. LOL.

Aww, it's my detailed paragraph fee....I love it! :D *Gets into agent mode* :shades: But Doll, just so you know you didn't have to whip this up so fast, I mean come on, what I do I look like to you - a publisher? I'm your friend baby, don't forget that alright! You look fabulous by the way. *Hits fake bluetooth ear-piece* Talk to me! *Whispers* Call me, we'll do lunch. *Heads off to review.*

(Side note: I am fully aware to all of those out there who thinks that's a cheesy bit that I'm very much of a lame humor type person, but hey - someone has to be. :) )

Lets see now, a review; hmm, we've got.....

Poor little Eden, sure she might really be into the girl, but she's also trying to really help her as a friend too and she's just dissing her both ways right now; poor Eden probably doesn't know which to be more frustrated about - that she's keeping a secret or that her friend is dissing her when she's putting all her extra time into trying to help her achieve something she's always wanted. Here Eden is trying to help Anne Marie be the best she can be and just because she's better than Eden at times because she told her in the movie she kicked her butt she thinks she can slack off practicing against everyone and still be okay, oh yes, definitely frustrating for those trying to help.

Lol, Lena - such the surfer stereo-type, but you just got to love her! “Well, I’m happy for you even if Eden isn’t.” Anne Marie said. “What’s that supposed to mean?” Eden shot back. oohh, now we getting into the fight zone; “Right back at ya!” Penny said. Eden looked up and threw a pillow at her. - lol, Penny so has Eden right where she wants her, information or not she's killing her with the comebacks it's great.

Love the update really, I can't wait to see what you have in store for everyone coming up; if Anne Marie doesn't start focusing on the surf though I have a feeling that little hit she took in the film is going to happen again, girl's getting way too confident now and that always leads to trouble in an enviroment like the ocean where anything can happen. Or worse yet for Eden, she goes out there to try it all again, even though she admits Anne Marie is better, and does well but ends up being the one hurt because of someone being over-confident like Anne Marie and hitting her or their board hitting her...oh there's just so many possiblities and of course I can't wait to see what happens when Matt actually steps into the picture; true Eden likes his friend (Faizon Love), but it doesn't mean she really has to like him so much all the time, if ever. Oh which, if you do bring in the friend, can you have a piece with him and Penny again - they were so cute in the movie. :) I just wish they'd left that scene with him and Eden competiting pretty much in the weight room in as well, that was killer; loved the way Michelle looked like "Damn!" when he picked up the heaviest set and got into the 'All right lets do this!' mode in keeping up with him and even impressing him a few times, that was great. Lol.

Anyways, great update, loving it - can't wait for more! :D

" -OMG, I Have Never Seen The Deleted Scenes.! I'm Such A Lame.!"

Do You Know Where I Can Find Them Online.? I Lost My BC DVD. OR
I Think My Little Sister Has It. And If She Does, I'm SO Sure She Doesn't
Know Where It Is.

I tried the whole Youtube thing and didn't see it there, but yeah, it's in the deleted scenes; it's where the girls go up to the gym in the hotel to work out and that's where Anne Marie and all them first meet the guys really. Lena and her are doing the treadmill and Matt comes up on the one next to them and does this whole "look/flirt" thing with Anne Marie and it's like a montage thing mostly. Eden is doing weights and Faizon's character sees her and picks up more pounds and presses them like he's kind of trying to impress her and she is at first it seems, but then they turn it into a little competition next and finally it's them doing their reps together, just with Eden's weight being a lot less than his of course.

Then one of their friends, a receptionist, comes up and flags them to get off everything because the manager is coming and they have to get back to work so they totally book it out of there and of course by the time Matt looks back over Anne Marie and Lena are gone so they can bang on the glass to get Eden's attention so they can get back to work before they get caught. And of course Lena being Lena when they're running down the back stairs has to do a pause and check out the butt of the guy passing them heading up to the gym - so her character, it was great.

Again, no luck on the actual clip online, but if you can find the DVD it's in there...with commentary too, but not like you need it for the scene honestly; it pretty much speaks for itself.

Sorry, I couldn't find you an actual video to work with, maybe someone else knows where to find one though.

No No, Dun Be Sorry, That Helped A Lot. I Just Have To
Find My DVD. LOL. It Sounds So Funny. LOL.

Thanks So Much Babe.!

Chapter 4

Eden and Anne Marie sat on the couch watching TV. To Anne Marie, it was just another night hanging with Eden.

To Eden, it was an awkward night with a crush.

Abruptly, Anne Marie laid her head on Eden’s lap and her legs and feet were outstretched along the length of the couch.

She took Eden’s hand and opened palm up.


”What are you doing?” Eden asked her.

“I’m gonna read your palm.” Anne Marie replied.

“You know I don’t believe in that stuff.”

“Neither do I. Shut up.” Anne Marie said. She looked up at Eden and smiled.

Eden smiled and Anne Marie continued to examine Eden’s hand.

“Well, it looks like you’ve been being ultra-bitchy towards your best friend and she wants to know why.” Anne Marie told her.

Eden rolled her eyes and looked down at Anne Marie. She knew that if she didn’t tell Anne Marie how she felt now, she’d wuss out and never be able to tell her.

“Anne Marie…” Eden said painfully.

“What? What is it? Talk to me, E.”

“I am. This is hard for me.” Eden said. She was practically whining.

“Well, why don’t I make it easier for you?” Anne Marie said. She sat up on the sofa and looked at Eden.

“I like you too.” Anne Marie smiled. “Correction: I love you too, Eden.”

All of the air that had been helping Eden’s heart to pump seemed to become very thin. She couldn’t believe what Anne Marie just told her.

“You mean like a friend, right?” Eden said when she was finally able to speak again. Anne Marie shook her head no, still smiling at Eden.

“But you’re dating Matt.” Eden responded. Anne Marie shrugged her shoulders and waved her head as if Eden had asked her if she washed the dishes.

“Anne Marie, what do you expect him to just be okay with this?” Eden asked.

“You think too much. Right now, I want to just worry about you and I. Not Matt. Not pike. Nothing else.” Anne Marie replied.

Eden sighed. This was what she’d wanted for the longest time and now, she couldn’t do anything except worry about how everyone else would be affected by their love.

Though Penny was okay with them being together, what about Matt? Lena? Would everything remain the same? Would everything change?

The questions that ran rapidly through Eden’s mind like an Olympic runner must have read upon her facial expression.

“Don’t worry about anyone or anything right now. In time, E. We’ll cross those bridges when we come to them.” Anne Marie reassured her.

Eden, though still a little skeptical, agreed and Anne Marie grinned and opened her arms for a hug.

Eden smiled, let go of all the inhibitions that seemed to rule her life and hugged Anne Marie.

“Now that the emotional tension is out of the air, we can focus on the sexual tension.” Anne Marie joked.

Eden laughed and rolled her eyes. “I’m tired of these stupid TV shows. Let’s watch a movie.” She said.

“All right. I’ll get the popcorn.” Anne Marie said as she hopped off the couch.

Eden watched Anne Marie prance around the kitchen in her short shorts and cut-off tank top. She was Eden’s dream girl…literally!

After Anne Marie made the popcorn, she came back to the living room and handed Eden the bowl. Eden was lying on the couch and she placed the bowl of popcorn on the floor.

Anne Marie lay on the couch with Eden with her back against Eden’s front as they watched a romantic comedy on DVD. Anne Marie took Eden’s arm and wrapped it around her waist and played with her fingers.

Eden smiled and before long, they were both asleep on the couch together.

“Rise and shine, sleepyheads!” Penny yelled loudly. Eden and Anne Marie jumped a little and when they realized where they were and how they were sleeping, they sat up on the couch.

Anne Marie yawned and stretched and Eden stood up.

“Oh my gosh! Did Lena see us?”

“No, she went straight to her room after her date last night. She didn’t get in until about two in the morning.” Penny responded.

Eden breathed a sigh of relief. Penny gave them a look of suspicion and Eden shook her head.

“It’s not like that, man.” Eden answered her silent question.

“But it will be.” Penny said. “Now, get up. You have to go to work.”

“What about school?” Eden asked.

“It’s my summer break. Remember?” Penny replied.

“Duh, Eden!” Anne Marie teased.

“Shut up! You probably didn’t know that either.” Eden said.

“I didn’t but so what?” Anne Marie told her. Eden hit her with a pillow and Penny gracefully bowed out of the room.

Suddenly, as they were about to kiss, Lena walked into the room.

“Good morning loves! My date went amazing last night!”

“Tell us all about it on the way to work!” Anne Marie said.



To Be Continued…


*Honestly, this is NOT the best chapter that I’ve wrote so far
But it’s something. :)

i am craving more seriously! i think i have a new addiction and its getting mad crazy now!
i so happy that anne marie felt the same way bout eden though...but caint wit to see what happens next. whooo, im excited:D
you really have captured the characters so well from the movie though, i love penny she is just soo funny and cheeky.
cant wait for the next chapter LT! love it

Yaayyy.! Thanks Kellz.! More TO Come Soon.!

OMGI totally love it!!!!

:P

About time for some girl on girl fan fics!!

:lol:

Very nice loves. Great for your first fic. Much better than my first one. Can wait for more! :D

love it cant wait for more

YOu remember the other day on youtube I said you that I'll read your Blue Cruch fanfiction and guess what ? I kept my words , I've read it and I love it What Can I Say moreover ? No seriously you're very good I love your job go on like this

OMG!!! Yay! I ADORE femslash...ESPECIALLY Blue Crush femslash :wub:

You're doing an amazing job LT...can't wait to read more!!

Awww Thanks Guys.! Hehe. You All Make Me Feel
Good About Writing This Stuff.!

Aww poor Eden, things are already starting off bad for her, talk about being in an uncomfortable position - the girl probably doesn't know which way to turn; “Anne Marie…” Eden said painfully. - aw, this doesn't sound like a very good beginning for our hero, then again, you got to have a struggle before you can get your happy ending so I get where you're coming from doing this to her. Still feel for her though. :P “Correction: I love you too, Eden.” - oh wait, could it be...could Eden finally be getting a break in things? Haha. “Anne Marie, what do you expect him to just be okay with this?” Eden asked. she's worrying now? Oh Eden, what are you doing to yourself here?! :lol: Oh my gosh, I love Penny in all of this; her constantly busting Eden for things is so funny! Even though Lena hasn't seen anything yet, or that we think she hasn't, I think she'll be like Penny and be cool with it for the most part, after all, the girl only thinks about 3 things: eat, sleep, and surf. :) Okay, sure there's a guy in there or two at a time, but mostly it's just those three...she's a very easy going person, you have to enjoy that.

And you know, as happy for Eden as I am, I kind of got the feeling that's it's going to be one of those 'to-good-to-be-true' things just because it's a little early still and Anne Marie hasn't run into Matt since she said she loved Eden, things could always change when that happens; who's to say she doesn't try and go and have it both ways you know? Oh, yes, the "calm-before-the-storm" as they say...it's a classic. :) Nice addition and I of course can't wait for more; look forward to it soon!

Yaaay.! Thanks Lovebug.! Glad You're Loving
It.! More On The Way.

Siempre.

my craving is getting worse! i cant eat nor sleep!

:hitself:

LT HELP ME...I NEED TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENES NEXT!

LOL

LOL. All Right Guys. I'll Post A New Chapter Tomorrow.
I've Had A Bad Case Of Blue Crush Writer's Block. LOL.

It's cool, you can't rush perfection after all; besides you still got our fabulous Fast & Furious fanfic going so it's not like we can complain too much. ;) Ha. Believe me, as long as you just don't forget about this little gem we'll all be cool. Do look forward to the next update of course, but then again - when don't we? :)

LOL. Thanks For The Promotion Again RT I
Truly Love You Babe.! Haha.! And Of Course I
Can't Forget About Blue Crush Guys.! I Can't Just
Leave You Guys Hanging.!

Chapter 5

Life appeared to be the same. Work was the same as usual. Boring and disgusting. Or “freaking nasty” as Eden would put it.

Though Anne Marie wanted to tell Lena about their discovery of love, Eden wasn’t ready. She wasn’t even sure if she’d be able to handle a relationship right now.

“Eden! Anne Marie! I’m going to Room 318! Let’s go!” Lena yelled from the door of Room 316.

“Coming!” Anne Marie yelled back. She was putting the finishing touches on the bed. Eden was wiping down the mirror in the bathroom and when she was finished she walked out and walked past Anne Marie.

“Are you gonna avoid me all day?” Anne Marie hissed.

“I don’t know what you’re talking about. I’m not avoiding you.” Eden replied. She put on a fake smile that meant nothing to Anne Marie.

“Look, Eden, I tell you how I feel and all of a sudden there’s no response? Correct me if I’m wrong but that just screams avoidance.”

“Anne Marie, it’s not like that. I’m just…I don’t know. Anne Marie, I just need time to think.” Eden said.

Lena appeared in the doorway to the bedroom where Eden and Anne Marie’s little argument was taking place.

“Ladies? 318?” Lena interrupted.

“Yeah. 318.” Eden said. She walked out of the bedroom and to the doorway of the room. Anne Marie put the rest of her cleaning supplies and dirty bed sheets onto the cart and wheeled it out of the room with Lena behind her.

Eden looked over her shoulder, hearing the door to their previous room shut, and unlocked the door to Room 318.

“What. The. Fuck,” yelled Eden as the door shut behind them.

“That’s disgusting.” Lena looked around at the distorted room. There were clothes, bathing suits and trash all over the place.

“Oh, god, why do you hate us? Why do you give us the shitty rooms?!” Lena whined.

“Let’s get started.” Anne Marie spoke up.

After working, Anne Marie, Lena and Eden all agreed that they needed to blow off some steam by surfing.

“I can’t. I have to go check on Penny.” Anne Marie said.

“Anne Marie?”

“What?”

“I need you to let go of that leash that you have Penny on. She’s fine.”

“Remember last year right before pike?” Anne Marie huffed.

“She went to a party! Big deal! We used to party like that all the time.”

“Yeah, well, now look where we are. Folding back duvets for wannabe, know-it-all tourists.” Anne Marie replied.

“Look, Anne Marie, ever since you started hanging out with that big shot football player, you have a problem with how we live. You act like we don’t have insurance or clean clothes and running water.” Lena said.

“Yeah, you’ve been baggin’ on our lifestyle pretty bad, Anne Marie.” Eden said.

Anne Marie looked at Eden in disbelief. Eden shrugged feeling as indifferent as if she was deciding between apples or oranges. As Anne Marie took the keys out of the ignition, she explained herself.

“Lena, look, I love you guys. I don’t have any problems with how we live. I mean, I wish we had a little more money to get a little more stuff done but that’s it. I’m not baggin’ on anyone or anything.”

“Yeah, well, start acting like it.” Lena said.

Eden opened the door and she and Lena got out of the car and walked towards the front door. Penny was sitting in a beach chair writing in a notebook. She looked up at Eden and Lena.

“Trouble in paradise, huh?” Penny responded to their facial expressions.

“Not now, Penny.”

“All right. All right. Sheesh. Anne Marie your boyfriend called.”

“When?”

“About an hour ago. He wants you to meet him at the beach when you get off of work.”

“Shocker, right Lena?” Eden asked sarcastically. Lena rolled her eyes and the two girls walked into the house.

Anne Marie plopped down on the gravel next to Penny’s chair and put her head on Penny’s lap.

“What am I doing wrong?”

“It’s not you, kiddo. It’s Eden. She’s confused. She just needs some time to think.”

Anne Marie lifted her head up off of Penny’s lap and looked at her.

“When did you get so wise?” Anne Marie asked.

Penny smiled down at her older sister. “I’ve always been this wise.”

wow peny actully is being pretty dead on here love it cant wait for more

Haha. Chapter 6 Will Be Posted Tomorrow.

Chapter 5

“Anne Marie, it’s not like that. I’m just…I don’t know. Anne Marie, I just need time to think.” Eden said. - oh you're killing me here, you know that right? Lol, first she's all for it, then she's not sure, now she...she....oh who knows anymore! I can't blame her though, Anne Marie still hasn't ran into Matt again nor have they really came out and told anyone so it's easy to be together when no one really knows, the real relationship comes when everyone else finds out and if they can deal with being faithful to one another; Matt - that is so going to be a key factor for Eden seeing if Anne Marie's real about them or not I think. “Oh, god, why do you hate us? Why do you give us the shitty rooms?!” Lena whined. - :lol: Lena. “Yeah, well, start acting like it.” Lena said. hmm, seems even Lena is noticing a change in Anne Marie, again, it's about the Matt thing...which life does she really want? Penny smiled down at her older sister. “I’ve always been this wise.” - have I said lately how much I love the character of Penny in this story? Lol, little kid rocks!

Nice new addition, can't wait for the next! :)

Awwww I love the Penny/ Anne Marie bit at the end. How cute. :D

Chapter 6

“Eden, I need to know! Was I only a crush to you?”

“No, Anne Marie.”

“So what was it? Did you feel like you loved me and then when you got me, you realized that you didn’t want me anymore?”

“No!”

“So then what is it?!”

“Anne Marie, what do you expect life to be easier?! You have a boyfriend! We’ve got used to a certain way of life. We can’t just change everything just because of how we feel about each other. We can’t be selfish.”

“Yeah, but we can’t ignore how we feel about each other either, Eden!”

“You think I don’t know that?! Do I seem completely heartless to you?”

“Yes! You’re pretending that we’ve never met before.”

“Anne Marie, you’re being overly dramatic. I’m not acting like that at all.”

“Oh really?”

“Yes really. You’re letting your emotions get the best of you.”

“Right now I really want to choke you.” Anne Marie said matter-of-factly.

“I know. I’m sorry.” Eden said. She pulled Anne Marie close to her and hugged her tightly. She heard Anne Marie sigh and felt her body relax.

“Look, Anne Marie, right now, I just get a too-good-to-be-true feeling when I think about us being together. I mean, yeah, I’ve wanted this for a long time but it’s all just really confusing.”

“Maybe you’re right. Maybe we should think things through before we act on our feelings.” Anne Marie said. Eden nodded and Lena finally walked out of the bedroom. She’d gotten in the shower and her hair was wet. She came out dancing to the music that blasted out of her headphones.

She plopped down between Anne Marie and Eden on the couch, oblivious to the argument that had just taken place. She pulled her headphones out and turned the TV on.

“There’s a new episode of The Fairly Oddparents on and I can not miss it.” Lena said. Anne Marie laughed out loud. Leave it to Lena to watch a Nickelodeon kids cartoon.

Eden smiled and Penny came into the house with her notebook in her hand. She looked as if she’d lost something and was frantic to find it.

“What’s up, Pen?”

“Nothing.” Penny said. She stood in front of them and leaned over the coffee table, lifting up papers and looking through them.

“What on Earth are you looking for?”

“I can’t find my working papers.”

“Penny, you’re thirteen! You don’t have working papers.”

“Exactly! And I feel as though the state should lower the working age a little bit. I mean, I’d love to work this summer.”

“Who is he?” Anne Marie asked.

“Who is who?” Penny asked innocently.

“Who’s the guy?”

“There’s no guy.” Penny insisted.

“Oh yes there is. There’s no way that you’d want to work anywhere in Hawaii for minimum wage unless there’s a guy involved.”

Penny sat down on the couch. Or rather, she lay across Anne Marie, Lena and Eden. She put her hands behind her head and sighed.

“So, his name’s Anthony and he works at the auto shop on the boardwalk.” Penny admitted.

“I knew it! Spill it.”

“We met at the bonfire and he’s really cool. He likes cars but he loves surfing more. He’s really into working because he wants to save up for college.”

“College? How old is this boy?” Anne Marie asked.

“Sixteen.”

“Hmm.” Eden said.

“What?” Anne Marie inquired. Eden was clearly pondering on what to say.

“That’s how old your first boyfriend was. Right, Anne Marie?” asked Eden.

“I don’t remember.” Anne Marie said. She was so ready to change the subject.

“Yes you do!” Lena interjected.

For the rest of the day, they talked about past boyfriends and such. Penny got to hear some really embarrassing stories about Anne Marie, Lena and Eden.

Before going to sleep, Penny asked Anne Marie if it would be okay if she dated Anthony. Anne Marie smiled and sat on the edge of Penny’s bed.

“You’re my little sister and I don’t think I’ll ever be prepared to see you date. But, if you really like this boy, I wouldn’t mind if the two of you went out a few times.” Anne Marie said.

“Good. Thanks, Anne Marie.” Penny said.

“As long Eden, Lena and I meet him first.” Anne Marie said before Penny got too excited.

Penny rolled her eyes and smiled. “Fine.”

“Good, now, go to sleep.” Anne Marie said and walked to her bed.

Before falling asleep, Anne Marie shook her head, remembering how life was at Penny’s age.

Awwww. :P

Cuteness.

Chapter 6

“You think I don’t know that?! Do I seem completely heartless to you?” - aww, their first real fight, this is getting interesting. :) “Look, Anne Marie, right now, I just get a too-good-to-be-true feeling when I think about us being together. I mean, yeah, I’ve wanted this for a long time but it’s all just really confusing.” - yeah, especially since you gave in so easily Anne Marie; good on Eden I say for being realist about the situation and knowing that it's not so easy yet, I mean she still hasn't told Matt so no telling what's going to go on there. “That’s how old your first boyfriend was. Right, Anne Marie?” asked Eden. “I don’t remember.” Anne Marie said. She was so ready to change the subject. “Yes you do!” Lena interjected., lol, they are so about to get her into trouble I bet. :) Ha, poor Eden's past relationships are probably filled with the little dude always trying to hit on her, can't think of his name right now, but the one at the beginning of the movie who was like 'Hey, Anne Marie, tell Eden to let me hit that!' - lol, you remember, the little curly haired guy? He always tried to get with her.

Nice little addition, I really like the "discussion" Eden and Anne Marie had...very much something you could see them doing and I don't feel that's over because of, well - again, the whole Matt thing, but nice part anyways. :) Can't wait for your next! Really awesome fic you got going here.

Bump.

[For A New Chapter.]

Can't wait! :D