Love Begins with Fate

by Owens, Lindsey

  PJ’s lips moved over to Kelsey’s jaw and began to move down her neck as he began to weave his hands under her top. “How about to make it up to me you give me a dance?” PJ asked cheekily.

  “Okay?” Kelsey said slowly. What harm could a dance do? Slowly she stood from PJ’s lap and began to move her body with the beat of the music.

  Chapter 3

  Kelsey was having the time of her life as she danced around on the floor before PJ. He was grinning like a fool and when Kelsey began to dip between his legs, well, his smile broadened. She was making him go crazy with her sexy moves.

  Slowly, she began to shimmy up between PJ’s legs once more. Kelsey’s hands found their way to PJ’s shirt and she fought to pull it up and over his head. Turning around Kelsey shimmied herself down between PJ’s legs then slowly made her way back up pressing herself back against his chest. As the girl danced PJ took notice of the star tattoos along her rib cage and side of her hip and smirked.

  “Cute.” He whispered trailing a finger across the mark.

  “Thanks.” Kelsey said in a hushed voice. She never let anyone see that spot and she never had a man touch her like he was. If it wasn’t for Hannah making her wear the getup she was in nobody would have seen it… but right now she didn’t care.

  Kelsey had gotten the tattoos as part of a reward for winning her competitions. With each one she won she had added another star. It had quickly become an obsession for filled by the local tattoo parlor two towns over. Not even her mother or brother had ever seen them, only Hannah had ever heard of them. She smiled enjoying the felling of this guy’s hands on her.

  As Kelsey slowly pulled away, turned around, and began to stretch herself over PJ’s legs once again he smirked. PJ gripped onto Kelsey’s hips and trailed his hand up her bare thigh. Kelsey ground herself against PJ as he gripped her hips pulling her as close as he could.

  Kelsey may have not done much with boys before but she did know how things worked. She had seen movies and read books; she knew this dance was turning him on.

  PJ was harder than ever. He had never expected this girl to turn into such a vixen as she shimmied around him. Just watching her body move made him hard and when she took his shirt off, then began to grind on him, he wanted nothing more than to strip her down right here.

  Kelsey leaned in and trailed small kisses down PJ’s jaw and along his neck then back up. He groaned in satisfaction as she wiggled around him. Pulling her close he whispered “You’re so good at this.”

  Kelsey blushed closed her eyes and continued to move with the music. She was so in the grove that she didn’t hear a person screech until she was practically pulled away from PJ. “Okay!” Hannah burst out “It’s time to go now, by PJ.” She demanded. “Come on girlie.” She said tugging on Kelsey’s arm.

  “Hey!” PJ groaned. He refused to get up. He didn’t want to be seen walking through the club with such an obvious erection.

  “Sorry buddy, but it’s time for us to go, this…” Hannah said pointing between PJ and Kelsey, “isn’t going to happen.” Hannah laughed.

  “Thanks,” Kelsey waved over her shoulder before blowing a kiss “I had fun.”

  With that the two girls left the club. Kelsey was stumbling as they made it to the truck. “Give me your keys.” Hannah demanded one hand on her hip and the other sticking out waiting for the keys.

  “No, ya’re drunk.” Kelsey slurred as she walked over to the driver’s side.

  “Kelsey.” Hannah demanded “I am not drunk. You on the other hand are wasted, now pass’em over.”

  “Hannah bo banana fefi fofanana, Hannah!” Kelsey sang.

  “Yep wasted, trashed even.” Hannah sighed as she walked over to her friend and pried the keys from Kelsey’s hand.

  Grabbing her friend’s wrist, Hannah turned Kelsey around and pushed her over to the passenger side of the truck.

  Hannah slid into the driver’s side after she had buckled Kelsey up and closed the door. Kelsey had passed out, Hannah shook her head. Kelsey was such an interesting drunk. Hannah had lived in the house beside Ryder for years and she had become slightly obsessed with him but she wasn’t sure how Kelsey would react to that.

  Driving back the ten miles to Kelsey’s dad’s house, Hannah had debated on whether or not to text Ryder on Kelsey’s phone saying she would stay with her tonight. She wasn’t quite sure how their father would take the fact that Kelsey was drunker than a dog.

  Kelsey’s dad’s house won out and she parked in their driveway. Pulling Kelsey’s phone from her purse; Hannah search for Ryder’s number. Once Hannah found the right number she pressed talk and put the phone to her ear. It was late and she was sure that Ryder would be sleeping, but she could at least hope he would be a good brother and help her get her friend to bed.

  “Kelsey?” Ryder answered.

  “This is Hannah.” Hannah told him.

  “What are you doing with my sister’s phone?” Ryder asked curiously.

  “Well Kelsey’s passed out, we’re sitting in your driveway, would you mind…” She trailed off as she noticed the upstairs light flash on. She hoped it was Ryder.

  “You want me to bring her up?” Ryder sighed.

  “Would you?” Hannah smiled slightly hopeful.

  “No.” Ryder said as he hung up.

  “What the …” Hannah groaned as she dialed the number again.

  “What?” Ryder answered this time sounding a little angrier.

  “Just get down here and help out your sister.” Hannah barked. Her hand clenched slightly tighter on the phone and she could hear Ryder breath into the phone.

  “Ryder?” Someone whined from the other side of the phone line and Hannah frowned. He had a girl in his room no wonder why he wouldn’t help his sister. This was another reason why Ryder had never shown much interest in Hannah, she wanted more than a one night thing though they had had that once.

  “I’ll be back in a minute toots.” Ryder said. Hannah could hear shuffling before she heard Ryder’s voice again. “I’ll be down in a minute.”

  “Thanks” Hannah sighed in relief then she unbuckled her belt, opened the door, and walked around to the far side of the car. She leaned back against the pickup while she waited.

  Moments later, the door was yanked open and the porch light was flicked on. Ryder in nothing but shorts strode out into the night. Hannah sighed dreamily. In a way she felt lucky to be friends with such a gorgeous man’s sister and in another way she felt sad knowing she was afraid to tell her friend about her crush. “Hi” Hannah murmured.

  “Hey.” Ryder said as he walked up to the truck. “Thanks for bringing her back. How much did she have to drink?” He asked peering inside the window noticing Kelsey’s slumped form.

  “Not sure,” she paused

  “A lot I assume then?” Ryder asked. Hannah nodded.

  Ryder shook his head. His taught abdominal muscles flinched as he reached toward the door and Hannah fought the urge to whimper. “Keys?” Ryder asked.

  “Yeah” Hannah muttered as she held out her hand. When Ryder’s skin grazed hers taking the keys she couldn’t hold in her whimper any longer.

  “You’re cute.” Ryder chuckled. “Thanks again.” He said yanking the door open. Hannah watched as Ryder carefully unbuckled Kelsey and slipped his hands underneath her lifting her up with ease. She could see his biceps flex and sighed. “Goodnight.” Ryder prompted as he shifted Kelsey in his arms.

  Silence.

  “Well okay then… are you staying the night with Kels?” He asked.

  Hannah nodded her head frantically.

  “Okay then come on.” Ryder shook his head toward the door. He was still getting use to Kelsey’s presence in his home and getting use to Hannah’s strange behaviors. He had known she had lived next door but rarely did they talk, except that one fun night.

  Walking inside Ryder waited until Hannah was inside before locking the door and turning off the lights as he walked up to Kelsey’s room. After walkin
g up the stairs and down the long hallway, Ryder shifted Kelsey in his arms and pushed the door open. He walked over to the bed tipping Kelsey back into his body some so he could reach down and pulled the covers back before setting his sister down and covering her with the blankets.

  “Night” He said to Hannah before walking away.

  “Night…” Hannah replied nervously. Ryder just shook his head and walked down the hall. Hannah sighed in relief. Her crush on Ryder was going to start causing people to question her sanity. They had barely talked if at all since they had that special night nearly a year ago. Hannah curled herself up on the couch in Kelsey’s room with a blanket and went to sleep.

  Chapter 4

  Ryder had returned to his room and was no longer interested in his girl of the day. Telling her to leave he climbed into bed and began to think about Hannah. She was super cute if only hadn’t been Kelsey’s best friend. Then he shook his thoughts from his mind, his sister’s best friend was not a good idea.

  When Ryder woke the next morning, he viewed his phone and chuckled when he noticed a text from his friend.

  “You missed the most amazingly sexy girl ever.” - PJ

  He chuckled. Quickly moving his fingers over the keys Ryder texted back.

  “Awe that’s too bad, but Georgia was good fun until my sister came back drunk. Do I know her?” – Ryder

  “So when do I get to meet Kelsey?” – PJ

  “She’s not your type.” – Ryder

  “Too bad. Don’t think you know the girl. I didn’t even get her name.” PJ

  “Ha!” – Ryder

  “Man I can’t get her out of my head, the way her body moved and how sexy she was…” - PJ

  A few minutes later, Ryder figured he should go check on his sis. He walked down the stairs and into the kitchen. “Hello son.” Erik said from behind his newspaper.

  “Hey.” Ryder told him. With a slight smile, it wasn’t like his father was home much and yet he demanded Kelsey came here. Ryder loved his sister but he wasn’t sure if she would fit in here in the city. He figured that Kelsey’s strange behaviors along with her weird friend, but hot friend, Hannah, would both bring down his reputation, even if just a bit. He was still contemplating ignoring her but he hadn’t had her in his life for so long that he missed his sister too much to ignore her in school.

  “Are you going shopping with your sister today?” Erik asked.

  “Uh… I don’t think so.” Ryder cringed.

  “Ryder give her some help… it’s not like she’s been here much.” Erik offered.

  “Speaking of my sister,” Ryder said “I’ve got to go.” He grabbed a bottle of water from the fridge and a bottle of pills from the cupboard. He turned around and left without saying another word to his father. He wouldn’t see him around later today anyway. Erik was seldom home. Ryder had, at one point, wished he was able to live with his mother but then he wouldn’t have had the same experiences, friends, and fun he has now.

  “Knock, Knock.” Ryder said as he pushed open Kelsey’s bedroom door.

  Hannah was sprawled on the couch; she turned but still stayed asleep, while Kelsey didn’t even flinch. Chuckling Ryder sat down beside his sister on the bed. Pushing on Kelsey’s shoulder Ryder spoke again. “Kelsey!” he yelled.

  Kelsey rolled over groaning and nearly fell from the bed. “Dang, Ryder!” She whined back.

  “Sorry, I just had to do it. It’s not every day I get to see my favorite twin with a hangover.” Ryder chuckled. “Here, this will help.” He said sticking his arm out offering the pain killers and water bottle.

  ‘Thanks,” She said rubbing her head. Hannah had sat up from the couch and was glaring over at Ryder. “What happen last night?” Kelsey questioned.

  “Don’t know, you came home passed out. You should ask your friend over there.” Ryder shrugged and pointed his finger over at Hannah.

  Kelsey turned her head toward her couch and frowned. “Do I want to know?” Kelsey cringed, looking over to her friend.

  “You had fun…” Hannah muttered.

  “She talks!” Ryder yelled, as he stood up getting ready to leave.

  “Quiet.” Kelsey hissed.

  “Sorry Kels,” Ryder laughed. “I want to know what got you so wasted.” Ryder pouted.

  “I don’t remember.” Kelsey groaned “My head hurts.”

  “Yeah, hangover,” Ryder shrugged.

  “Oh I remember.” Hannah giggled. “But I don’t think you want your brother to know about it.”

  “Gotta hear it now,” Ryder chuckled, as he sat back down, lying back on his side watching Hannah intently.

  “Uhh…” Hannah mumbled.

  “Well, she’s silent now that it gets to the good part.” Ryder groaned. “Fine… I got to go anyway. Don’t forget to go shopping dad’s been complaining already this morning.” Ryder rolled his eyes as he walked out.

  “So…” Kelsey said as she walked over to the couch were Hannah was sitting. “Do I want to know?”

  “Probably not.” Hannah answered.

  “Yeah, figured so.” Kelsey replied in a duh tone.

  “Kels, don’t worry about it.” Hannah told her.

  Kelsey let out a huge sigh. “Yeah, I guess you’re right.”

  “Come on Kels…” Hannah said standing up. “Let’s go shopping,” Hannah clapped.

  Chapter 5

  Kelsey and Hannah dressed and made their way down stairs. “Hey Ryder,” Kelsey called looking around for her brother.

  “In the kitchen,” Ryder called back. Kelsey made her way to the kitchen finding her brother’s head in the fridge.

  “What are you doing?” Kelsey asked.

  “I’m getting a snack before I head to practice.” Ryder shrugged,

  “Okay…” Kelsey dragged out.

  “I have practice till three and then I’ll be at one of the guy’s houses for a while.” Ryder told her.

  “Oh, okay…” Kelsey yawned. “When will you be home?”

  “Uh… We’ll probably be busy. You know how it is.” Ryder told Kelsey.

  “Oh, uh okay. I guess I’ll eat dinner with Hannah then.” Kelsey frowned. “We’re going shopping, I’ll see you later.” She hurried out of the kitchen.

  Once she made it out to the truck with Hannah, Kelsey opened the door of the truck and slid in numbly. Hannah sensed the change of mood in her friend and began to wonder.

  “Kelsey, are you okay?” She asked cautiously. Kelsey had seemed fine before she went to talk to her brother but now, something was just off.

  Kelsey sighed, a tear slipped from her eyes as she slowly raised the key to the ignition Hannah reached over and grabbed her friend’s hand. “Kelsey, let me drive.”

  Kelsey nodded and slid toward the center of the truck while Hannah hopped out and raced around to the far side. “Come on Kelsey, talk to me.” Hannah said as she started the truck and pulled out of the driveway. Kelsey remained silent. Hannah sighed. Together the girls drove to the mall.

  The girls were walking through the mall, entering their third store, when Hannah just had to ask, “Kelsey are you going to pick something?” Hannah asked curiously.

  “Go ahead.” Kelsey murmured.

  Hannah’s face lit up and she greedily grabbed at clothing. “You should have said something sooner!” Hannah complained; her arms now full of clothing. “I guess we have to go back to a few stores.”

  Kelsey’s father had given her a credit card telling her to spend as much as needed on her wardrobe. “You should have known.” Kelsey muttered. She really wasn’t interested in changing her wardrobe but her father and friend had insisted. Hannah nearly died when Kelsey openly refused.

  Once the girls had purchased as much as they could in their hands they went out to the truck and dropped off the bags. “You want to get lunch before we continue?” Hannah asked. Kelsey simply nodded which made Hannah groan.

  Hannah snapped her hand around her friend’s wrist yanking them both to a stop. “Kels
ey.” She said in a firm tone. “I am demanding you tell me what’s wrong.”

  Kelsey frowned looking up at her friend’s worried expression. With a huff Kelsey spoke “I think my brother hates me.”

  “What?” Hannah chuckled. “He’s your twin you two are like …” Kelsey interrupted.

  “He’s not coming home for dinner… I’ll be all alone.” Kelsey whimpered.

  “Awe sweetie, he’s just having a guy’s night. I’m sure it’ll be better as school goes on. He’s not used to having a sister around.”

  Hannah pulled Kelsey into a hug. “Yeah I guess.”Kelsey’ murmured. “Thanks Han.”

  The two girls ate their dinner together then continued to shop; Hannah insisted her friend had a few more pieces to get before they left.

  When they were finished shopping Kelsey said goodbye to Hannah, “See you later Han.”

  “Later Kels, make sure you wear the outfit I picked out.” Hannah said as she walked toward her home next door.

  “Yeah, yeah, yeah.” Kelsey laughed softly.

  The girls waved bye to each other then Hannah made her way home while Kelsey went the other direction. When Kelsey entered the house she groaned. Kelsey stomped up to the house bags in hand and slammed the door as she continued up the stairs to her room, she was alone. She wasn’t in the mood for anything but sleep now at least at the ranch she had Annie to keep her company if nobody else.

  She made her way up to her room dropping the bags onto her bed. Kelsey had made sure to find a store with hair dye and bought something as close to her normal color than she could. She stripped down into clothing that wouldn’t get damage by the dye and proceeded to dye her hair.

  Deciding she needed to put away the massive collection of clothing, Kelsey pushed her ear buds of her mp3 player into her ears beginning to dance and sing to the beat while her hair was coloring. Once her hair was finished Kelsey washed it out and then wrapping a towel around her hair. She had pulled on her pajama pants and an old flannel since the house was cool. After changing her clothing she had taken out her contacts replacing them with her glasses and pulling her hair up into a bun.