WHERE: Breadsticks WHEN: 8ish, Saturday September 11 2010 WHO: Santana and Chris WHAT: A romantic date ended with a song in the park Santana had spent hours getting ready for her date with Chris. She’d dressed, redressed, sent pictures of herself from her phone to Brittany to get opinions. Finally, she’d settled on a red mini dress and killer red stilettos . She left her hair down, flatironing...

...which the boys get to know each other better. Notes: Many thanks to sangueuk for her beta services. ♥ Epilogue Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end. -Seneca Chris stared at the phone, willing it to ring. He knew it was ridiculous, that Karl was busy but he missed him. They’d lived in each other’s back pockets for what seemed like months. Having Karl not in...

...have the chance to confess his long-harbored feelings for Jared, but it so happens that his best friend, co-star, and object of his romantic affection is as straight as they come—or is he? Meanwhile, Chris has a little secret of his own that he has managed to hide from Steve throughout their three-year long relationship; what happens when that secret comes to the surface? Previous Chapters : Chapter...

...have the chance to confess his long-harbored feelings for Jared, but it so happens that his best friend, co-star, and object of his romantic affection is as straight as they come—or is he? Meanwhile, Chris has a little secret of his own that he has managed to hide from Steve throughout their three-year long relationship; what happens when that secret comes to the surface? Chapter One * Chapter...

...relax for a while before bed. Today, though, had been different; all of the sidelong looks and casual touches were building up into delicious anticipation. No sooner had they reached their rooms than Chris dumped his bags and opened the door connecting his to the one next door, knocking lightly. Karl grinned and motioned Chris in. They wouldn’t even have to satiate any gossipmongers, who wondered...

WHO: Alec and Chris WHAT: Footballers, shot callers WHEN: Friday Morning WHERE: Alec’s Office Chris took brisk steps getting through the gym. He’d been told to see coach McDowell for anything related to Football and that’s what he was going to do. It was high time he got back into a normal routine and there was nothing more normal to him than football. He took a deep breath as he approached the...

... We advance on our journey only when we face our goal, when we are confident and believe we are going to win out. -Orison Swett Marden Athens was beautiful. Exploring it with Karl was the most fun Chris had had on the trip. He discovered in addition to all the other geekiness, Karl was a bit of a mythology geek. It made sense, considering Karl had been Cupid in Xena and Hercules, but it was still...

WHO: Chris and Lauren (and a little Casey) WHERE: WMHS classroom, WMHS parking lot, Lauren’s car, Lima Coldstone Creamery WHEN: After school, Thursday, September 9, 2010 WHAT: Milkshakes/ice cream and children! When the final bell of the school day rang, Lauren said goodbye to Jasper and Cassi headed over to where Chris and Casey were seated. She flashed them both a flirty smile and leaned...

...Their flight had arrived in Tokyo in time to get to the hotel by early evening; they were heading out with the others for dinner rather than staying holed up playing video games or watching movies. Chris and Karl had just exchanged their spare room keys, Chris’ London experience having started another tradition, as that way they knew they could always count on access to their rooms if they needed...

WHERE: Chris’ grave WHEN: Very late, Wednesday September 7 2010 WHO: Santana and Chris WHAT: More talking? Santana had had a very shitty day and when she had shitty days, there was one place she’d gotten into the habit of going...Chris’ grave. She knew he wasn’t in it so it wasn’t exactly the same, but she went anyway. When she got there, she sat on top of his grave - something she’d avoided like...