Chapter 1
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"I'm Question Mark and I'm wondering what is true love?" Robbie Asked at the beginning of the radio broadcast. "I think true love is where, the person can't stop thinking about the other person, or they are together every day" Travis replied knowingly before looking over to Lily who responded with a somewhat thoughtful response "I think it's where you find someone with similar interests then you, and someone you know will always be there for you." Ray of course came up with what he thought was a thoughtful answer "I myself think its an opportunity to make out with a girl..." Lily gave him a light punch before replying "you would wouldn't you." "well the female race can't resist me at all" Ray responded before leaning back and tipping his chair over. Robbie could not stop laughing "it's not that they can't resist you, it's that you won't let them". As Ray got up he decided to find out what others thought "Very funny QM, but hey if you listeners are out there...what do you think true love means?" Travis held up his little black chalkboard that read "Cuteness on line 1", "Cuteness your on the air" Lily said into her microphone. "I agree with Smog, how can you even think about loving someone you don't spend a lot of time with or even think about very much?" came a sweet, young but mature sort of voice. Travis smiled happily that someone agreed with him "Thanks for agreeing, real relationships start as friends, and nothing can get more loyal than that". Ray was just about to speak before Lily cut him off "they can if you believe in love at first sight, but thats another topic." To change the subject Ray decided to introduce the next song "right and here is a love song that is one of my personal favorites here's "There Is" by Box Car Racer" He flicked the little silver switch in front of him to turn on the song, while Travis turned off their microphones.
OFF MIC
As Lily took off her headphones she decided to ask Robbie about the topic of the day "hey Robbie what inspired this topic?" He just shrugged and replied "Not exactly a Personal experience but just from what I've been viewing lately." Ray was getting a little nervous "Oh really?" and what have you been viewing?" Trying to cover his own butt Travis interjected and changed the subject "Ray must you pester everyone?" Ray just shrugged "I guess it's a gift..." Travis chuckled lightly "A gift you ever should of opened..." Robbie decided to break up all the sarcasm before it got serious "Isn't the song almost over? cause we should be ending the show soon." "Yes we are back on in 5,4,3,2,1" Travis replied pointing to wards the gang to put their headphones back on. Robbie took that as his cue that he could end the show "Thanks for all your opinions on what True Love means to you. Thats our show, see you tomorrow". Lily began to grab her books and some Cd's and put them into her book bag "Great show guys, I'm off to Mickeys to finish up on some homework." Ray took this as a golden opportunity to spend some time alone with Lily "need some help?" he asked hoping she would say yes. Lily just gave a light laugh "Not unless your in an advanced math class." Ray just looked at the floor "nope... but I could help!" Travis stepped in kind of pushing Ray aside thinking he could spoil Ray's chances and go for his own chance "let me handle this... Lily I am." Lily's eyes Lit up at the offer of Travis helping her because although she had never told anyone she had secret feelings for Travis "Thanks Travis that would be great, Want to go right now?" asking enthusiastically. Being a little surprised that she accepted his offer Travis nodded eagerly also secretly hoping that some day they could be more then friends "Sure let me get my stuff" as he opens the big Metal door and escorts Lily out of underground and to wards Mickeys.
BACK IN THE UNDERGROUND
As the Door shut Robbie just watched in amusement while still feeling bad for Ray before turning to him and saying "Looks like you lost your chance AGAIN." Ray nodded saddened and frustrated "It's hard for me Robbie... what does that guy have that i don't?" " high intelligence, sensitivity, maturity..."Robbie started to list "Shall i go on?" Ray shook his head "No, just shut it Robbie, god, I'm going down there right now and admitting my feelings..." "I'm sure you are" Robbie replied sarcastically. "Try me" as Ray retorted as he got up and left the underground leaving Robbie stunned but less then a minute later the door re opened and there stood an embarrassed Ray "I got scared..." Robbie started chuckling "See what i mean? How about we just go to Mickeys?" Ray nodded reluctantly "sounds good" as they grabbed their backpacks and coats while heading out of the underground, locking it up and heading to wards Mickeys.
INSIDE MICKEYS
Travis was busily helping Lily get her Math homework finished although she was having a few problems understand certain questions "So AB-D= 2?" she asked hoping she finally understood. He just smiled "Close but being that B is the deciding variable, the answer is 6." Lily just grinned as she finally understood the math problem "oh OK, gee without your help i would have never figured this out. How did you get to be so smart?" Travis shrugged " in the words of Ray, "It's a gift" Travis smiled and looked int Lily's eyes. Lily blushing as she look right back into Travis's eyes "well it's a gift thats going to help me pass the semester" she giggled. Travis couldn't stop staring into Lily's eyes "anytime you need help, come to me, if you go to Ray, you will fail" Travis joked. Lily laughed "Lily: awwww thank you so much Travis, The only thing Ray could help me with is if i was studying cartoons. Do i have something on face?" noticing that Travis was still staring. Travis spoke in a soft voice "no it's... it's your eyes, they tend to captivate a person..."he replied giving a small grin. Lily was now Blushing a deeper crimson red "awww your so sweet. I've never had anyone say anything so sweet to me before." Travis began to lean in a little bit closer "It's the truth Lily, you're gorgeous." Lily was about to lean in closer as well when Ray came running through the doors and sitting in between Lily and Travis, crushing Lily's math paper and her math book "hey guys!" Lily started to stutter "Ray your uh crushing my math papers. I shhhhould go home." noticing she was acting a little differently Robbie decided to ask "Lily are you OK?" figuring that Ray was not going to notice. Lily nodded "Yeah I'm um fine I just have to get home, my moms waiting for me." Travis was about to stand up "You want me to walk you?" Lily shook her head "um no, i will be OK. Honest. i will talk to you on line later OK?" Travis smiled "definetely.... talk to you later Lil." A few minutes later Ray looked to wards the doors to make sure Lily was completely out of sight before turning to Travis "What was that about man?" Travis just shrugged "I was helping her with her math Ray, unlike you, who can only help her with cartooning" getting up to get himself a Mango Chai tea. Robbie Noticing Travis is out of ear shot "I think somethings going on. Did you notice how red Lily's face was when you sat down?" " They kissed twice, I don't doubt for one second that something is going on. That's why, I'm going to Lily's right now"
Ray said as he got up and left just as Travis came and sat down "where's he going?"
"He's on his way to Talk to Lily, to see what was wrong with her. We know Lily pretty well and we know she would never act strange like that just because one of her best guy friends was helping her out with math. Unless something happened or was about to....." replied curiously. Travis was starting to get a little nervous "Robbie, I am in love with Lily, and if Ray hadn't showed up I can neither confirm or deny something would have happened." Robbie just shook his head in disbelief "Why can you never just leave things how they are? Everything was going fine between everyone. Life was just beginning to seem normal again now your going to start up with these feelings for Lily again?" "Robbie I never thought I would be fighting with you, the one who kissed the enemy twice and I never said a word! "Travis angrily shouted" Now that I may have fallen for someone, you have to be critical about it which is something I wouldn't have expected from you Robbie" he replied getting very worked up.
Robbie was in complete shock "Me Kissing the enemy had nothing to do with anything, because it was not hurting anyones friendship, I was not breaking anyones heart. I know it's not fair to you but you should be stepping aside and just letting Ray have his dream girl. Those two belong together, They have known each other since they were in diapers. Ray has liked her for as long as i can remember. why would you try to come along and try to ruin it for him, yes he's been stalling but instead trying to steal his girl you should be trying to help him achieve his dream." "Robbie, I can't just step aside and give up. My respect and Love for Lily grows to deep. I get so amazingly happy whenever I'm around her. "You never know when love will pull a sneak attack on you." and that's what is happening,
I'm not trying to "steal" Lily from Ray, i just want her to know she has options, and the fact that my affections for her won't go down the drain when another girl walks by. Robbie, as my friend I thought you would be a little supportive but I was wrong" Travis replied before getting up and leaving.
Robbie started thinking to himself "i would be a little more supportive if both my best friends weren't after another one of my best friends. It's not easy trying to see both points of view. It would be so much easier if both of them would just give up and go on with their lives. Oh well I've always been told Life isn't easy and now i see how true that is" as he gets up and heads home, it was getting dangerously close to his curfew.
AT LILY'S HOUSE
Lily began thinking out loud to herself "What am i going to do? i thought we were done with this drama. I thought the feelings of this crush were gone. I cannot possibly feel this way about Travis, he's my best friend. I mean it would never work out . We are from different worlds, but then theres Ray. Oh man i don't know what on earth I'm going to do." "well having a brownie never hurt" Ray said after only hearing her last sentence. Lily jumped as he startled her " How on earth did you get in my house?" Ray being a little offended "well, I knocked, Simone answered, said you were upstairs, so I came upstairs, look if you don't want me here that's fine." Lily shook her head " No Ray it's fine you just surprised me thats all. Sorry about leaving like that i just decided i wanted to finish my homework on my own." Ray nodded "oh well I'll come back another time, but I just wanted to give you something..." as he hands Lily the brownie. Lily smiled " Awww thanks Ray, and you can stay for dinner if you want, i can always finish my homework later."
Ray laughed "Okay, I can take you up on this offer... free food, who could resist?" Lily giggled "funny ray, so while were waiting for dinner we could chat on msn and listen to music if you want" just then the was a sound on the computer notifying lily of an instant msg.
Ohh it's "buddhaboi015" let me take a guess at who that is... Ray said a tad bit angered looking at the computer screen? "what's he saying Ray?" Lily asked anxiously. Ray looked in disbelief "he says something is "urgent" using his fingers to imply quotation marks so he wants you to call him at: 555-8721, Ray regretted giving Lily the number, but he couldn't bash Travis... yet "He tossed Lily the phone. She took the phone and dialed the number, the phone began to ring before someone finally answered "Travis is that you? what was so urgent?" Travis spoke softly but quickly "Lily... I am in love with you... I cannot imagine how I managed to scrounge up enough courage to tell you this, but ever since I laid eyes on you, I couldn't stop thinking about you... I dream of you every night, you have taken over my life... Lily, I love you, you don't have to feel the same I just thought I shouldn't hide it any longer" Travis hung up without explanation.
Lily hung up the phone and just stared at the phone with tears welling up her eyes "ooohhhh mmmuuhhhyyyyyy"
Ray moved over to her and put his arms around Lily to comfort her " what did swami want this time he spoke as he approached her" tears were overflowing from her eyes "Hhhhheee Cccccan't stttoppp thinking about meeee, hee saidddd hhhhheeeee'sss iiiin loovveee wiiitthh. Isss heee still on line?" Ray stood there in disbelief, he checked her buddy list, sure enough Swami was still on line "No, he signed off..." Ray said lying as he held back screaming. "Ray i really don't know what I'm going to do" Lily replied lightly sobbing. " I have only one piece of advice Lily. Go with your heart... it may not be as profound as something Swami would say, but I think it means something..." Ray builds up enough courage and kisses Lily's cheek before he leaves the Randall household. Lily is getting ready to go have a bath to relax when she hears the doorbell ringing
A/N Cassandra here, i hope you enjoyed this chapter. Amanda and I are working on this fan fic and each chapter together.
It seems better to combine the powers of your brain doing chapters together instead of separately. I hope you enjoyed this chapter and we hope to have another one up soon. I have finally managed to get this into story form and i hope you like it.