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CHAPTER 7

A week later the back jeep pulled into the entrance of Trans. Con. Studios. Justin sat in the back and noticed two people playing soccer in the pouring rain.
"Look." Justin said pointing out the window. "There are girls playing soccer."
"Wow." Joey replied sarcastically.
"I'm impressed Joey, your not going to hit on them?" Lance asked.
"Nope. I'm with Lauren now." Joey said proudly. He parked the car and grabbed an umbrella.
"Ok, On three we run." Chris said. "JC you count."
"I…2…3…RUN!" They all raced out into the pouring rain. Their umbrellas didn't help and by the time the entered the lobby they were soaked. They walked into the cafeteria to get some lunch and were shocked to see Kelly and Sarah sitting at a table.
"Sarah?" Lance yelled across the room. Both girls looked up and waved. "What are you doing here? I thought you were at work."
"This is my work silly." Sarah said as she gave him a hug.
"We must have forgot to mention it to you." Kelly said turning to Chris. "This is why we all moved to Orlando.
"Where's Rachel?" Justin said as she searched the room.
"She's at home sick." Sarah said as she sat down to finish her lunch.
"No really where is she?" Justin asked convinced they were joking again.
"Right now she is probably bent over a toilet. Last night after you left she got sick."
"Oh." Justin mumbled showing his disappointment.
"Where's Haley? Does she work here too?" JC asked ignoring Justin.
"Yup, she is on her break now. I think she is outside with Lauren." Sarah said through a bite of a tuna sandwich. JC was out the door five seconds later with Joey close behind. Justin slowly walked out after them. Chris waved good-bye and grabbed a football before rushing out the door after them. As soon as they were outside they could hear Haley's voice.
"Ok! Kick the ball Lauren!" Haley yelled as she bent into a ready position. Haley and Lauren had been having a shooting contest to see who was going to jump in the mud before they went in. This was Lauren's 11th and final kick. Haley needed to block this to win.
"Ok ok ok, Hold you horses!" Lauren shouted. She smiled as she saw the guys walking up the hill to them. Haley's back was to them so she didn't see them approaching. They had a makeshift goal of two garbage cans for posts, so JC ran right through the middle grabbing Haley on the way.
"Hey, what the…?" Haley screamed wondering who was carrying her.
"Remember me?" JC asked as he placed her down in front of him. Haley gave JC a hug before turning around to see the other guys coming.
"Let's play some football!" Chris cried holding up the football.
"Ok! I'm on Lauren's team." Joey said leaning his chin on Lauren's shoulder.
"Ok. I'll be with the lovebirds." Chris walked over and stood next to Lauren and Joey.
"That leaves us." Haley said excitedly linking arms with Justin and JC. They walked to their side of the field and formed a huddle.
"Ok. I got Chris, Haley take Lauren and JC, you've got Joey." Justin directed taking charge.
"BREAK!" They broke their huddle and lined up in front of Lauren, Joey and Chris.

An hour later the game was tied at 21 points each. With a lot of teamwork between JC and Haley their team had pulled ahead quickly. Chris had complained after every touchdown pass so Haley and Lauren had switched teams. Chris's team pulled up the tie the game.
"Ok, Haley I'm gonna pass it to you. Watch out for JC." Chris explained to Haley drawing the play on his hand. "He's been covering you tight the last couple plays. Be ready to run." They broke their huddle and lined up in front of Justin, Lauren, and JC.
"2…42…Hut Hut Hike!" Haley sprinted pass JC and turned around to jump and catch Chris' pass.
"Yes!" Chris yelled right before Justin tackled him to the ground. As soon as Haley's feet hit the ground she was off towards the end zone. As she got closer to her winning touchdown she heard JC running behind her. He was gaining on her but she was only a few yards from the endzone. She jumped and reached her arms out right before JC grabbed her waist. They both fell on the ground and slid in the mud.
"Touchdown!" Haley cried as she spiked the ball while still on the ground. "I won, you lost! I won, you lost!" Haley sang her victory song to JC who had landed on top of her.
"Shut up girl!" JC yelled as they rolled around in the mud.
"You know I'm better than you are." Haley responded struggling to pin JC to the ground. The others looked on in amusement.
"You wish!"
"Ha! Say it Chasez! Say it!" Haley pinned JC to the ground. He tried to get up but her whole body was against his.
"I don't mind staying here." JC teased as he saw Justin appear above Haley. Right before Haley was going to smear JC with a glob of mud Justin picked her up.
"Hey! Not fair." Haley whined as Justin swung her over his shoulder. "I don't want to look at you butt! That's Rachel's job.
"Your right!" Justin said as he handed Haley to JC. "Look at JC's butt."
"Very nice! Very nice!" Haley said before cracking up laughing. JC walked up the stairs and into the lobby carrying Haley.
"Hi Lou."
"Hi JC. And who might be on your shoulder?" Lou asked noticing JC's muddy and soaking wet clothes.
"Hi Lou!" Haley yelled from her on position JC's shoulder.
"Haley I was looking for you." JC turned around so Haley was capable of talking face to face with Lou. "I don't need you anymore today. I'll see you next week."
"Ok." Haley said as JC started to leave. "See ya." Lou laughed as Haley bounced around on JC's shoulder.

JC pulled into the driveway and Haley immediately jumped out of the car. "Sitting in wet, muddy clothing isn't my favorite thing in the world." Haley said as she waddled awkwardly towards the house. JC laughed and mimicked her walking upstairs to her room.
"You can take a shower first." Haley said with her back turned to JC. This was his first time seeing her room. It was rather large and it displayed her unique personality. Posters of the Jackson 5, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Buddy Holly and other old 50 and 60's groups covered her walls. CD's were stacked everywhere and cases were filled to the top. He smiled when he noticed the 'N Sync CD on the stereo. Soccer bags, shoes, balls, and uniforms covered the ground near her closet. He turned around to find the connecting bathroom.
"I don't have any clean clothes." He said as he walked into the bathroom.
"I'll wash yours then. I have to do a load any ways." Haley called through the door. A couple minutes later JC opened the door wearing only his boxers and wifebeater. As he handed Haley his pile of dirty clothes he couldn't help noticing the smirk on her lips. Her eyes were straying over JC's body making him blush. When their eyes made contact she reddened and closed the door.
Minutes later JC stepped out of the shower feeling refreshed. He walked into Haley's room and sat on her bed. His clothes weren't clean yet so he still had on his boxers and wifebeater. He felt his eyes getting heavy while he raised his hand to his mouth to cover his yawn.
I'll just lie down for a couple minutes. Haley won't mind. This pillow smells like her. Ah. I wish it were she.
JC fell asleep hugging the pillow close to his chest.
"JC?" Haley whispered as she quietly entered her room. His clean clothes were folded neatly in her arms smelling Bounty fresh. She smiled when she saw him sleeping peacefully on her bed.
He looks so cute and innocent. DAMN! He looked good in those boxers! And how could he not like that chest and those arms!
Haley placed his clothes on the edge of the bed before entering the shower herself.
An hour later she exited the bathroom clean but sleepy. JC was still fast asleep on her bed. She got the blow dryer from the downstairs bathroom and started to dry her hair.
"HALEY! No Haley don't leave!" Haley rushed out of the bathroom to see who was screaming her name. JC was rolling around on the bed mumbling something.
"JC it's ok. Wake up. Come on JC." Haley sat on the bed next to him and shook him to try to wake him up. His eyes popped open and he searched the dark room. "JC it's ok." Haley said placing her hands on either side of his face. JC's breathing slowed as he relaxed at her touches. "I'm right here Blue Eyes. I'm not going anywhere." Haley's face was close to JC's as she whispered her soothing words. JC's arms wrapped around her back as he pulled her closer to him. She was surprised by his embrace but hugged back.
"It was so real." JC said burying his face in her hair semi wet hair.
"It's over now. You can go back to sleep." Haley pulled away from his hug and positioned herself on the bed next to him.
"Yeah, your right." JC lay next to her and wrapped an arm around her waist.
He is still shaking! Must have been some dream.
Haley turned to face him and took his hand in hers. "JC it is ok." Haley whispered in his ear. She felt his breath on her neck as he exhaled and his fingers stopped shaking. She rubbed his head and returned to her position next to him. She quickly fell asleep as JC pulled her closer to his body.

The next morning Haley woke up as the sun entered her room. She tired to move but JC's possessive arms were still around her.
"JC." She whispered as she wiggled. "JC I gotta pee!" She heard him laugh as he released her. She rushed into the bathroom and closed the door behind her. As JC sat up in bed he wiped his eyes and ran his fingers through his hair.
"Feel better?" he asked as Haley stepped out of the bathroom.
She smiled at him. "Much!" She sat next to him on the bed as he pulled to covers off his body.
"JC what was your dream about?" Haley asked as he pulled on his pants. He turned to her and thought a moment before answering.
"You were sitting on the beach and I was walking towards you. Out of nowhere Mike, I think it was Mike, came and grabbed you. You walked off with him as I ran towards you. He was yelling at you and hitting you but you still kept following him." JC turned to Haley as a tear dripped down her cheek. "Then he left and I tried to help you but you kept pushing me away. You were yelling at me and then you ran away." JC sat next to Haley on the bed as another tear appeared on her cheek. He tried to hug her but she got up and walked over to the other side of the room.
"What is it about me that is attractive?" Haley asked her back still towards him.
"Your gorgeous. Your smile brightens up the day, and your eyes are always sparkling. Your perfect." JC replied. Haley laughed a little at his comment before turning towards the mirror. She studied herself in the mirror, from her eyes to her hair.
"I wish, I wish I wasn't me." Haley said as she continued to look in the mirror. "Then guys wouldn't see me as a one night stand. They wouldn't whistle at me when I walk down the street. They just see my body. Never really caring about what I feel. Mike was like that." JC watched as she crumbled to the ground in tears.
"Haley, that's not true. I admit that I was first attracted to you because of your smile, your beautiful eyes. But I stick around because if I left I wouldn't be able to live, not without you. You make me feel special. Your smile and body only adds to your already beautiful personality. That's why I love you." JC kneeled by her and she fell into his open arms.
"I love you too." She whispered as she turned her head to look at him. "But I can't shout it from the rooftops yet. I know I love you but I'm still scared."
"Haley it's ok. I promise I'll be here for you." JC stood up pulling Haley up with him. He wiped away her tears and tried to get her to smile.
"How 'bout I take you someplace special tomorrow?" Haley nodded her head and he lightly kissed her forehead. "I'll call you later." JC left her room closing the door behind him.
I'm so stupid! Why can't I get Mike out of my head? I love JC but the thought of someone taking care of me!? Ah! I can't live like this!
Haley collapsed to the ground and beat her fists against it. She let the tears stream from her eyes as she ran her hands through her hair. Her door was closed but as Lauren and Joey walked by they head soft cries.
"I gotta talk to her." Lauren said letting go of Joey's hand. She knocked on the door and opened it when no one answered. "Haley, what's wrong?"
"Everything!" Haley said as she looked up at Lauren. "JC told me he loved me. I love him too but just thinking of getting close to someone again scares the shit out of me."
"Haley, I know you're scared. But what Mike did to you can't stall your life forever. You're getting stronger. I can see it! You told JC about your feelings. Now you just gotta tell yourself. Let your heart take over, don't think so much! Trust your heart."
"I have been telling myself that over and over again." Haley said as she paced the room. Joey's head peeked through the door.
"Can I come in?" he asked. Lauren smiled at him and Haley nodded her head. "I know this might not help but JC really loves you. I've never seen him like this. He comes home from being with you and he has this silly grin on his face." Haley smiled as she listened to Joey's words. "I don't know what happened to you but for as long as I have known you, you seem like the adventure type. If you love JC, close your eyes and go with it. JC's the kind of person who will catch you when you fall." Joey walked over and sat next to Lauren wrapping his arms around her. Haley smiled at the happy couple.
That could be JC and I!
"Thanks guys. I'm seein him again tomorrow. I'll try your advice."
"I'll talk to you later ok Hal." Lauren walked out of the room with Joey close behind.
Think Haley! No wait don't think with your head..your heart. You love JC but you're scared you'll get hurt. You won't! Trust JC. You know that he isn't like Mike. No on is. Mike had problems and he took them out on you. You'll never see him again. JC on the other hand…you'll be seeing a lot of him.

CHAPTER 8
"Hello?" Haley answered the phone hoping it was JC. A smile appeared as she heard his voice.
"Hey Babe."
"Blue Eyes…glad you called."
"I told you I would."
"You're right, so what's up?"
"Tomorrow, bright and early I'm waken you up and spending the day with you."
"All day." Haley whined sarcastically.
"All day…me and you."
"Ok. I'll see ya tomorrow. Is Joey there? Lauren wants to talk to him." Haley said as Lauren nudged her.
"Yeah, see ya later babe."
"Bye." Haley handed the phone to Lauren and walked upstairs ready to go to bed.
The next morning Haley woke up to a soft wet feeling on her forehead. She opened her eyes to a familiar blue.
"Ready?" JC whispered.
"Hmm. JC it's 6:00!" Haley exclaimed trying to whisper so she didn't wake up the whole household.
"I know, bright and early remember?" Haley shook her head as she rubbed her eyes.
"I'm gonna shower." She mumbled as she made her way over to the bathroom.
When she made her way out of the bathroom after her long shower she was surprised to see clothes lying across her bed. She looked at JC and laughed at his smile as he looked from the clothes to her and back to the clothes.
"Is this what I'm wearing?" Haley asked as she picked up the pair of shorts.
"Like it? I picked it out myself from your closet." JC said proudly as he stared at the clothes.
"Actually I do." Haley picked up the clothes and walked into the bathroom to change. "I'm hungry." She said walking out of the door.
"We'll get breakfast on the way there." JC said as he exited her room.
"Where might this 'there' be?" Haley asked
"I'll tell you in the car." JC teased as he closed the front door behind them. The rushed to the car and pulled out of the driveway.
"Ok so where are we going?" Haley asked as JC pulled on to the freeway.
"Disney World…MGM Studios…Epcot. You name it!" JC said turning his attention from the road to her. Haley smiled as she remembered a conversation she had with him about Disney World.
*FLASHBACK*
"I want to go to Disney World." Haley said as she walked along the beach. She turned to JC and smiled. "Can you believe that I have lived in Florida all my life and only been to Disney once! That was when I was four so it doesn't really count" JC laughed at her expressive face.
"I'll take you one day." JC said as he wrapped his arms around her.
*END FLASHBACK*

CONTINUE

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