My Best Friend's Brother

7: Catching Up & Making Plans

Marie

I was in the middle of enjoying my dreams when I was awakened by a familiar Beyoncé song which also happens to my ringtone. f*****g Hell. Does no one let me sleep in this house? I grab my phone from the nightstand and answer it without bothering to look at the ID.

"What?"

"Who peed in your cheerios?" I immediately recognize that voice.

"Well if it isn't Taylor Kelly. I was starting to think one day you just woke up with Amnesia and forgot about me"

"Aww M, you're my bestie, how can ever forget about you? I've just been super busy. Finally, tour ended so I decided to catch up with you. How are you? I miss you!"

"I miss you too Tay. I was just kidding. I'm alright, How's Adam? Actually, I'm in London, I got that promotion I wanted and I really needed a break from NY so I'm here"

"That's great M. I'm really happy for you. Actually, Adam and I are in London these days as well. We should have dinner or something. It'll be fun. What do you mean break? Did something happen? Are you alright?"

"Well, I caught Sam cheating on me and dumped his ass right away-" I was interrupted by Taylor.

"No, that bastard. I'm going to kill him M! HOW DARE HE? f*****g PIG"

"Tay, calm down it's alright. I'm over him. I just don't want to talk about it. And other than that, you know about mum and dad's divorce and custody battle. I just couldn't take it anymore."

"I understand M. So, what about dinner then? Tonight maybe?"

"Don't get me wrong, I love you and Adam but I would be third wheeling with you guys and that's just awkward"

"Non-sense M! I'm picking you up and that's final! Give me your address!"

"I have got a place of my own, but I'm still somewhat in the moving process. I live with Emily’s older brother Karter. So, I'll ask him the address and let you know"

"Wait a guy, a British guy? I've seen Emily so I can only imagine how hot her brother is. How old is he? Is he single?"

"Hahah yeah, he's 29 and yes he is"

"Do you like him M?"

"Course I do!"

"You know what I mean"

"No, I mean I don't know, maybe?"

"SHUT UP. Okay tonight dinner at 8, I'll text you where and I want you to bring this Karter guy as well. I want to meet him"

"Tay, we aren't together, I can't just say that!"

"C'mon please for me? I'm sure he won't decline"

"Alright. For you. I'll see you tonight"

"Can't wait. Love you M

"Love you too Tay Tay! Byee"

"Byee"

And with that I hung up. Okay now I have to look for Karter and convince him to go on this dinner with Tay and I.

I get out of bed and take a quick shower. After I'm done, I grab my phone and head downstairs. Okay let’s look for Karter.

"Karter!" I call out. No response.

"KARTER!" I shout this time.

Karter

I just got out of the shower. A towel was wrapped around my waist and my hair and chest were still quite wet. All the sudden I hear Marie calling me!

"IN HERE!" I shout.

Soon I hear footsteps coming towards my room Marie walks in begins to speak.

"Karter, I need to talk to you-" she stops as she looks at me standing practically naked in front of her. Her eyes move from my chest to my face.

"Yes?" I ask with a smirk.

Marie quickly covers her eyes and turns around, "Jeez Karter, if you were naked in here why'd you call me?"

"I thought it was important"

"Well it is, so put some clothes on" I slowly walk towards her but she doesn't seem to notice.

I get close enough and lean in, my damp hair brushing across her face, "Why? Does it bother you?" A shiver goes down her spine and my smirk get bigger.

"N-no. H-Karter please p-put on some clothes!" She says all flustered.

I give in, "Okay fine! Give me minute" I quickly put on a shirt and boxers and then a pair of pants.

"Okay I'm decent. You can look now"

She turns around and peaks through her hand covered eyes. Once she says that I am clothed she removes both of her hands from her eyes.

"What did you want to talk to me about?"

"Well, are you free tonight?"

"Why are you asking me out on a date?" I ask with an amused smirk and raised eyebrow.

She rolls her eyes, "Well sort of I guess?" I give her a confused look. Is she asking me out? What's happening?

"So basically, one of my best friends is in town with her boyfriend. They invited me over to dinner tonight to catch up, which I really want to but I told her I don't want to their wheel with her. But she insisted and then when I told her I'm living in London with you she insisted on me bringing you as well so I won't feel like I'm third wheeling. So, what do you say? You don't have to if you don't want to" She says.

I smile at her, “Sure I'd love to! It'll be fun. If your friend is a nice person!" Marie's face lightens up and she hugs me and I hug her back then she pulls away.

"Thank you so much Karter!"

"No problem loves. So, what's your friend's name? And her boyfriend's?"

"Taylor Kelly and Adam." My eyes widen at her answer.

"Wait your best friend's with Taylor Kelly how?"

She lightly giggles, “I’ve always loved dancing so back in High School I got a summer job as one of Taylor's dancers during her Get Back World Tour, we've been close ever since. She's one of the few people after Emily who I trust and would do anything for" I smile at her care for the people she loves.

"Wow. I guess tonight will be fun!"

"Yup, you'll love them both! Be ready by 8." She says and peaks me on my cheek and leaves the room.

I'm left alone in my room, holding my left cheek where Marie had kissed me, smiling to myself like a love sick puppy. What are you doing to me, Marie?