Erik silently pleaded with her not to scream as he looked into her eyes. He saw Hate and hurt in those sparkling sapphire blue eye he loved so much. She snapped her head up as Britney and JC asked what was going on. Erik panicked but was relieved when she said that she was just thinking and he heard them turn around.
She got down on the floor saying that she wanted to take a nap down there. Mana told her friend that she was a pretty weird girl, just getting a thank you as she slipped down , her face facing Eriks. Her hurt and Anger were replaced by Love and Happiness as she hugged him. She cried and whispered 'oh my gods.' Everyone just brushed it off as that she was still sad 'bout Erik and didn't do anything. Justin peered over ( couldn't see Erik 'cause he hid again ) and told her that they would be at the hotel in 20 min. and asked if she could make rehearsal. She look down at Erik through the covers. After taking a deep breath, she told Justin yes, as she look at his confused face. She pretended to go to sleep. She looked up once more and told him to stay turned around, as Erik peeled off the covers and brought her face to his with his right hand......
They broke apart and Erik stroked her face. He wanted to be with her badly , and vice-versa. Both realized that Mana and Chris were gonna kill Erik as soon as they saw him. Terri couldn't bear that. She stroked his shaggy hair back as they kissed again. Two passionate kiss later, Chris stopped suddenly to avoid hitting a deer.
Erik yelled in pain as his arm hit the floor of the van and Terri screamed as she sat up in the front seat. Erik realized his mistake as Terri yelled at Chris. Terri saw rage fill Mana's eyes as everyone darted out of the van to open the back door. She knew Erik couldn't hide now for everyone had heard him.
out in front of the hotel ( they were there after Chris stopped suddenly) Mana threw Erik onto the ground as Terri was being held by Chris. She had genuine fear and concern in her eyes. Erik cradled his cast as Mana ran into the hotel to fetch her gun with everyone watching him. She remembered leaving it in the van, so she double-backed and got it out and loaded it while Terri screamed and begged her not to kill him.
Mana told Erik not to move. Erik he nodded silently, breathing fast and trying not to scream from the extreme pain in his arm. Mana fired a practice shot just whizzed passed his head. She laughed as her friend struggled in Chris' strong grip as he walked her towards Erik. Mana told him to get back, he obeyed but, saw Terri's tear-filled eyes staring up at him and decided to put her beside her friend.
Chris - Mana, you're upsetting Terri.
Mana- ( not turning around ). She'll live. ( turns her head and sees her friends eyes ) I'm sorry but this lying sack of bull sh*t has crossed our paths for the last time. Don't give me that look. You knew this was gonna happen. ( Terri kicks Chris but he does not let go and just tightens his grip ) I should have killed him earlier. You're not pregnant with his child so there's no reason he should stay alive.
Erik - I DO love her. You know it psycho bitch. Just get over the fact that she loves me too. ( she turns angrily and steps towards him ) What are you gonna do ?.
Terri - Mana Please !!!!!. He's telling the truth. I love him. Put the gun away please.
Mana- This asshole is just using you can can't you see that ?!?!?!?!. He just wants to fuk you again so he can get you under his charm !!!!!!. He wouldn't know love if it hit him in the face. Don't even try to save his pathetic little life.
Terri screamed curses at her friend. Mana didn't even care that she loved Erik. Nothing could come between them. Mana just shouted back that she would leave the group if Terri ever saw Erik again. She glanced at her friend and told Chris let go of her. She told Terri that she could say goodbye then she would 'consider' letting him 'live'. Terri thanked Mana and scrambled over to Erik and hugged him tight as both sobbed happily. I Love You's were exchanged. Chris walked over to the couple. They kissed as Mana flared up again. One more kiss and hug were exchanged as Chris took Terri away from her beloved. She fired but Erik managed to get out of the way, as Terri told him to run for his life.
Erik got shot at but ducked out of the way. Mana and Terri had been throwing curses at each other. Mana threw curses at Erik. When she let them say goodbye, they kissed and hugged and exchanged I Love You's twice before Chris pulled Terri away. Terri to Erik to run for his life. He got up and faced Mana, panic in his eyes. He told her to stop this, knowing that police cars could be coming any minute. Chris knew Mana was getting out-of-control and let go of Terri to restrain her. After managed to pin her down a 2nd time , he told her Erik to beat it before he got killed. Erik looked at Terri then ran. He stopped to double-back and hug her tight, not wanting to let go of her ever again.
Erik reluctantly parted from her as his beeper vibrated. He ignored and hugged her again, both sobbing and saying that they would definitely see each other soon. He got out his beeper and cell phone and called his pal Eric Lively who was very worried about his friend. Erik told him where to pick him up then hung up his phone. He stroked Terri's face as he kissed her. They broke apart and Erik ran to the meeting place as Terri watched him until he disappeared.
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Chapter Twelve