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Crash and Burn> chapters 14-16

I stormed into the room I shared with Agata and Dorothy, and already at the door I almost fell as I tripped on one of the bags lying across the floor. We left them there just before we all went to the restaurant for a little reunion.

- Damn it! - I hissed and kicked the bag with all my might. It helped, so I kicked another one. And another. Just as I thought I could actually get used to kicking these bags, someone cleared their throat. I froze and slowly turned my head to look at Agata’s bed. And well, there she was. With Kian. Or should I say: under Kian. Agata had her shirt unbuttoned and Ki was already shirtless... They were both red faced now, as

I obviously interrupted something, but it didn’t stop them from staring at me in a strange way.

- Sorry- I said indifferently and left the room as quickly as I entered. I was in a desperate need for a deserted place where I could get all the anger out of me. But as for now I was standing helplessly in front of the door to our room, thinking hard where I could run and hide for the rest of my life.

- Hey Kate! - I heard somebody squeal and sure enough, there was Dorothy running toward me through the hall. - Guess what happened!! You’ll never believe it! – she was literally jumping with joy, making my head spin even more now.

- I don’t know Dorothy. What happened? - I asked emotionlessly. She probably felt defended but I couldn’t care less now.

- I assume you don’t feel like guessing...- she stressed the word ‘assume’, looking me into the eyes but

I looked everywhere but her. - ...so I’ll tell you anyway!- she paused, probably to make a stronger impression on me with her next statement. - Bryan and I are finally together!!

She jumped with joy once more, almost clapping her hands and I finally managed to let out a little smile.

- That’s SO great, D!- I gasped and we hugged. At least two out of the three of us were happy. – I’m really happy for you. And I mean it. - I said and hugged her even tighter.

- Kate? -she pulled away and looked at me. -You don’t look as happy as you claim to be. What happened?

- I’m just tired, that’s all- I lied and started walking to the lift. -I’ll go and get some fresh air.

- Congratulations! - I smiled at her once more and entered the lift. I still could see Dorothy staring at me with concern in her eyes as the doors were closing.

That was just my luck. On my way out of the hotel I first almost bumped into Bryan...

- Hey big guy! I just heard the big news!- I exclaimed and hugged him – Congratulations!

I left him standing there, smiling to himself and continued my ‘escape’. But just as I sighed with relief, my eyes met Shane and Anya in the lobby, holding hands and laughing at something. Unfortunately, they spotted me as soon as I tried to walk out of the hotel, unnoticed.

- Kate!- Anya waved and walked up to me. – How is he doing? Is he feeling any better?

I smiled bitterly. –Oh yes. He is doing much better.

Anya frowned. –And YOU? Is something wrong?

- I’m perfectly all right. Just need to take a walk. I’ve never been to Cologne before, you know. – I smiled at her and with that I went off. I was never any good at lying, it was pretty obvious. And Anya didn’t believe me either, but I didn’t care. I had to get away from all of them, no matter how much I liked or even loved them. I had to be all alone, at least for a little while.

I tried to gather all my thoughts as I was walking along Rhine.

His words still echoed in my head, no matter how hard I tried to get them out and forget about the whole thing.

‘It’s not right Kate’ he said as he pulled away ‘we’re just friends’.

Why wasn’t I surprised? Maybe because it wasn’t anything unusual for me? A very long time ago I got used to the fact that the guys I was interested in never paid any attention to me, and the guys that were interested in me had nothing to get my attention.

‘...and so the story continues’ I thought as I kicked a little stone into the water. I sat on a bench and wrapped my arms around my legs.

He never said he didn’t want me because he still couldn’t get over Rachel. Or because he was still too depressed after his grandfather’s death to have any sort of a relationship just now. It would be much easier for me to handle if he had said just that.

I was just a friend. But even being a best friend wasn’t making it any easier for me. I couldn’t help the fact that I wanted more. But what did I say to him then?

I laughed out loud as I remembered my own words: ‘You’re right, Mark. Let’s just forget about it’

He nodded thankfully, very relieved. ‘I’m sorry. I got carried away’ he whispered, avoiding any sort of an eye contact with me. Not even mentioning a reassuring hug or touch.

Yea, let’s just forget it. It should be easy.

Not.

I almost jumped when someone tapped me on the shoulder.

-Anya...- I smiled at her. Surprisingly, I wasn’t upset seeing her here, interrupting my thoughts and seeing my little misery. I think I just got onto the stage when I needed someone to talk to.

- How about a little girl- talk? - she offered.

- I’d love to- I sighed and smiled at her. She sat down right next to me and poked me in the arm.

- So..? Talk, girl!

- Uh, I don’t know where to start...

- At the beginning?- she said seriously, obviously trying to help me out.

- It’s the end that worries me most...! - I sighed heavily as I remembered the ‘after- kiss’ events and then laughed hysterically. – Briefly said, I’m in love with a guy that wants me only as his best friend and nothing more. Tragic, huh?

Anya just shook her head. – Did he tell you that? Or did you figure it out by yourself?

- He told me that. – I paused - Hey, at least he was honest to me.

- I think you should give him some time, Kate. He’s not feeling very well now, you know what I mean.

- I thought so as well An, but he never mentioned it. He said we are just friends and suggested we should leave it this way.

She looked at me sympathetically when I said simply:

- It’s not the time he needs, it’s a girl who’d love him. And whom he would love back...

Chapter 15

I was sitting in my room alone, slightly bored. After a few attends to watch TV, I got out a book from my bag. The book that I took from home not really believing I’ll be needing it. Unfortunately, the situation has changed, as the rest of my friends didn't really feel very sociable that night. Let’s just say that Anto and Nicky, who shared rooms with either Kian or Bryan, had to get themselves a new room...

I haven’t seen Mark since our unfortunate talk earlier that day. I have done a lot of thinking for the last few hours and decided to go and talk to him, but I didn’t really have the guts to do it. I knew I was being a total coward but still, acting normally after all that happened seemed impossible.

I was a little surprised as I heard a knock on my door. I had no idea who could that be: it wasn’t hard to guess that all the couples were „busy” in their rooms since we all decided to have a night in. It couldn’t be either Anto or Nicky ‘cause they both settled for the hotel bar. Could that be...?

-Mark...- I gasped as I opened the door and noticed a tall figure behind it.

He smiled shyly at me.

-Can I come in?

I was in a state of shock for a few seconds, so it took me a while to answer his question.

-Ah... of course - I let him in and closed the door, watching him sitting on my bed.

He glanced around the room and then smiled slightly.

-It’s very tidy in here.

I smiled back at him –Oh, you know... I already lost two of my roommates, so there’s no one left to mess this room anymore.

I frowned as he blushed when I mentioned Agata and Dorothy.

-That reminds me... I hope you’re not angry that I came here?

-Of course not! - I shook my head vigorously.

-That’s great.... ‘cause I didn’t feel very comfortable in my room anymore.... - as he was saying this, he turned a deeper shade of red. I didn’t get it at first, but then I remembered that Mark’s room was just in between Agata and Kian’s and Bryan and Dorothy’s rooms...

I had to put a hand on my lips to hide my smile. But he noticed it anyway and frowned.

-Kate... it’s not funny! I can hear them making out! – I totally cracked up at this point, ignoring Mark’s angry looks and the fact that he was getting redder and redder.

-I... I know...I’m...sorry- I was laughing so hard now that tears started forming in my eyes. Looking at angry Mark made me laugh even harder.

-Well...- I started, wiping my tears away- we’re not really safe in here either... Shane and An are sorta next door...- I giggled watching Mark’s eyes widening.

-There’s no escape then... They’re like... the worst! - he said in a fake, terrified voice, obviously noticing the funny side of it all.

I sat down right beside Mark on the bed, still giggling, but then got up straight away. He looked at me, surprised.

-What’s the matter?

-It’s a BED- I said uneasily.

-So?- his eyes got wider and I almost saw a big question mark in his eyes.

-Remember what happened when we were both sitting on the same bed? – I said blushing a little.

It was his turn to laugh.

-You know Kate, I CAN resist you..!

I smiled, not wanting to admit defeat.

-I don’t think that’s possible!- I exclaimed and finally sat down beside him. –I’m doing it on your own risk!

He laughed once again. –It’s great to have you back...

-Yea, you too- I smiled to myself as we hugged tightly. I was afraid it was never going to happen again, but fortunately, I was wrong. On the second thought, I couldn’t let him win this ‘bed thing’ that easily...

-You see, you’re starting already!- I exclaimed, taking his hands off my back. –You better get yourself a bucket of ice cold water and THEN you can come back!

He surprised me by getting up straight away.

-I’ll be right back!- he exclaimed and with that, he ran off. He didn’t leave me much time to get out of just another shock, ‘cause he came back a few seconds later, holding something in his hand.

-I didn’t find cold water but I’ve got this!- he shouted and showed me... a video. –It’s „The Matrix”!

I jumped out of my seat at this title. – You have to be kidding me! It’s „The Matrix”!!

He frowned and looked intensively at me. –Didn’t I just say that...?

-I LOVE that movie!- I exclaimed with excitement, ignoring his confusion and tore the video off him.

-Can we watch this now? Please...?- I looked at him with puppy eyes.

-Well...- he pretended to hesitate- I thought that we were just going to watch the pictures on the cover and maybe read the intro on the back, but on the second thought...

-Brilliant Mark, just brilliant- I looked at him and started clapping my hands – You actually told a JOKE!

He shot me an evil look and put the videocassette into the VCR. We then settled comfortably on my bed and watched the movie. Halfway through it Mark got up and turned it off, just as another of my favourite scenes was about to come up.

-What are you doing?!- I screamed at him but he didn’t move.

-If you’re gonna say ‘he’s SO hot’ one more time, we’re done with this movie for today!

-I can’t promise anything.- I said firmly, trying to hide my laugh.

-Okay then- Mark turned it on once again and sat back down. – Besides.... I’m way better looking then he is!

Oh, that was enough. I just started laughing hysterically. –In your dreams!- I exclaimed and threw myself on the bed. –That was the best joke I’ve EVER heard!

Mark tried hard to hide his laughter. – This is it, Kate! You’re gonna get it this time!

With that, he grabbed a pillow from my bed and threw it at me. I stopped laughing, surprised, and just as I was about to hit him back with another pillow, I heard something that made me freeze with my hand in the air.

-Oh God, I can’t believe it...- Mark sighed deeply and tried to hide his head in his arms, but it obviously didn’t help. I gotta admit, the noises coming from Shane and Anya’s room were kinda loud...

All I could do was sit there and laugh...

***

Mark went back to his room about 1 a.m. Not much later Dorothy came back, which has really surprised me.

-What are you doing here?- I asked, turning the lights on and looking at her face filled with happiness.

-Don’t I live here?- she asked back, with a big smile on her face.

-I just thought you were going to stay with Bryan tonight...- I winked at her.

-Not yet!- she winked back and headed to the bathroom.- He’s not gonna get so lucky just yet!

I laughed a little and laid back.

-And what you’ve been doing tonight? Anything interesting?- she shouted from the bathroom.

-Well, kind of... We were watching „The Matrix” with Mark... and listening to the strange voices coming out of Shane’s room..!- just remembering Mark’s face in that moment made me giggle uncontrollably

Dorothy’s head popped out from behind the door. –Sounds like fun...- she then pulled a disgusted face.- You know, Ki and Agata are not much better!

-Oh, Mark had told me how he had to leave his room before the moaning from his neighbours’ rooms has gotten louder and more intense!- I laughed and watched Dorothy’s head popping out once again.

-He has heard us?!- her eyes widened and she turned red.

-I think so... it just shows how much fun you lot had!- I cracked up laughing for the millionth time this evening.

-Oh shut up Kate!- she threw a towel at me and I squealed.

-It’s wet!- I threw it back at her but she dodged it. – By the way... do you guys have some OTHER plans for tomorrow?

-I think so – she walked out of the bathroom, drying her hair with a towel. – We should go out clubbing finally!

-What a relief!- I gasped – I thought we’re gonna have the same boring routine every night: snogging, snogging, oh and let’s not forget- snogging!

-Very funny Kate!- Dorothy said amused.- Although I wouldn’t have anything against it!

-I bet you wouldn’t...- I sighed and went to sleep.

Chapter 16

- ...picture me all over you... picture you all over meeeeee.......baaaaby you’re the star of myyyy private movieeeeeee...!

I opened my eyes and sat up straight on my bed, trying to shake off bad memories of the nightmare I just had. But just as I woke up properly, I realised it wasn’t a dream- Dorothy WAS singing „My Private Movie” under the shower...

I sighed heavily and rubbed my poor head that was tortured at that point by Dorothy’s loud attempts to sound like Shane. It was hardly bearable, but I somehow put up with it as I got up and started to look in the closet for some clothes to wear. But when she started to sing with bass...

- Dorothy!- I squealed and covered my ears.- Have mercy!

A few minutes later the water in the shower stopped running and Dorothy’s head popped out of the bathroom.

- Morning- she exclaimed happily. – I didn’t know you were up already!

I smiled bitterly and said with a big doze of irony in my voice:

- Well, I wasn’t until you decided to hurt my hearing a few minutes ago!

- Oh, temper, temper!- she laughed at me and disappeared again in the bathroom, leaving the doors half opened. – You’re just jealous of my talent!- she added jokingly and started brushing her teeth.

I sat on my bed again with a pile of clothes I just got out of the closet and looked at the clock.

It read 7 a.m. and I started to wonder if any of the guys was up yet, but I quickly got rid of that thought. As far as I knew they had a few interviews coming at 9 o’clock, so they still had plenty of time to get up.

Dorothy finally got out of the bathroom in her dressing- gown. It wasn’t hard to notice how cheerful she was today- she just chatted away like no tomorrow, not really caring if I was listening to what she was saying or not. I watched her running around the room in the search of a T-shirt, a pair of her favourite jeans, finally the hairbrush and her lipstick- and continuously talking. I couldn’t help but smile widely.

It didn’t happen very often to see her radiating with happiness like that. No doubt about it, my best friend was in love.

As I took a shower and got dressed, we both headed downstairs to the restaurant to have breakfast. Just as we thought, none of the guys or the girls was there yet. We sat down in a corner of the room and waited for a waiter to arrive.

- So...- I began, smiling cheekily at Dorothy.- What happened last night, huh?

She froze with the menu in her hand and- just as I expected- she blushed.

- You don’t hesitate too long to ask that kind of questions, do you?- she shook her head with disbelief, but I could see a smile playing on her lips.

- Of course not!- I exclaimed and put down my menu. – Besides, you won’t fool me honey, I know you’re dying to spill the beans on me!

She sat back in her chair and smiled sheepishly. – You know me too well!

I just laughed in response. The waiter came and we ordered our breakfast.

- Kate...- she started as he went away. - It was amazing!- her eyes got dreamy and I couldn’t help but smile. – We were just sitting there and talking for a couple of hours about everything. He’s just perfect: funny, sweet, handsome and smart... – she drifted off, smiling like no tomorrow. – Not forgetting the fact that he’s a brilliant kisser, too!

I laughed at that. – So what made you come back to our room instead of staying with that smart, handsome and good- kissing guy?

- Well, I was just being merciless!- she smiled with triumph and bit a piece of toast that the waiter has just brought together with the rest of our breakfast.

Just as I was about to eat, I noticed Agata coming into the restaurant. I waved at her and she smiled, approaching our table. But just as she saw Dorothy, she made a move as if she wanted to turn around and go away immediately. Dorothy had a similar reaction to see Agata. Nothing new there...

- Hey Agata!- I greeted her as if nothing has happened. She sat down beside me and smiled, not paying any attention to Dorothy, who suddenly lost her appetite...

- Hey Kate.- she greeted me back, completely ignoring Dorothy. - What are you having?- she asked, peering into my plate.

- Oh, nothing special...- I smiled. – Some toasts and orange juice. I’m on a diet, you know...

Agata frowned and took a menu from the table.

- Well, I’m not having any of these, I won’t torture myself!- she said firmly and ordered some eggs with bacon as soon as the waiter arrived.

- Yuk!- It was Dorothy’s turn to frown with disgust. – I wouldn’t eat that for anything in the world!

Agata obviously sensed a good opportunity to tease Dorothy, ‘cause she smiled evilly.

- Good for you! You sure need to count the calories..!

I just knew Agata won’t get away with that and unfortunately, I wasn’t wrong...

Dorothy had pure anger in her eyes as she got up from her seat. I could swear she’d slap Agata any minute now...

- What’s your problem?!- she hissed in her face, but didn’t get any reaction in return. Instead, Agata just sighed deeply and looked Dorothy straight in the eyes.

- I don’t have one. But it looks like you do. – she said firmly. At that point I was almost down on my knees, praying that they wouldn’t start a catfight in this place.

Dorothy obviously calmed down a bit now, because she sat down back at her place, but that wasn’t over yet.

- Damn right I do!- she exclaimed and paused. I could tell that there was something she didn’t want to talk about.

- Yea? And what is your problem?- Agata looked more curious then angry now. I admired her for staying so calm. And I must say I was getting more and more curious as well.

Dorothy turned her gaze away as if she got ashamed all of a sudden, but then she looked at Agata again.

- I just don’t like the way you mess up with other girls’ boyfriends!

- Excuse me?!- Agata almost shouted, obviously not less surprised then me. I wanted to cut in, but finally decided to leave it all to them. It was none of my business after all.

- I saw the way you were flirting with Bryan that night we all went to the club! It was the same night you met Kian for God’s sake!- Dorothy exclaimed angrily, striking her fist on the table.

I looked at Dorothy with disbelief. She was sure of every word she was saying.

Then again, I could tell from the look on Agata’s face that she was surprised with Dorothy’s accusations as much as I was.

- I have NO idea what are you talking about!- Agata finally said, shaking her head. She wasn’t angry anymore, she was so shocked that even I could see that none of the things Dorothy said was true.

- Oh, please!- Dorothy rolled her eyes. – I saw you and Kian at the bar flirting like no tomorrow while I was dancing with Bryan. Then I went to the ladies’ room for a few minutes and it was obviously enough time for you to chat up Bryan as well, ‘cause when I got back you were flirting with him! You didn’t even care that I was fancying him! And just to imagine that poor Kian was too busy getting the drinks for you two to notice what you were up to!

Silence fell between us. I had a huge chaos in my head. I just didn’t know what to believe. I glanced at Agata. She was shaking her head with disbelief.

- That’s not true..! - I heard her whispering. – not true at all..!

- Oh yea?- Dorothy noticed that she was close to win that fight over Agata, so she attacked her some more. – I saw you both smiling widely at each other and at one point you were laughing so hard at one of his jokes that somehow it made you touch his chest! What a good excuse, huh? - Dorothy was still really mad, but at that moment I saw tears shining in her eyes. She eventually blinked them back and continued in the same, accusing tone.

- And you know what was the worst..?- she pointed with her finger in Agata’s face, who was staring at the table. – that later on you were acting like nothing happened! Even when I got back and interrupted your little flirt with Bry or when Kian introduced you to us! I couldn’t believe how tricky a person could be!

That was getting less pleasant with every second. ‘That’s it’ I thought. ‘Now they’re never going to get along’. I decided to cut in after all. I just couldn’t believe all of this and I still had some pieces of the story missing.

- Dorothy, are you sure you’re right? I didn’t see that and I’m pretty sure I watched you and Bryan on the dance floor...- no matter how hard I tried, my attempt to ease the tension failed.

- I wish I was wrong, Kate.- Dorothy said looking angrily at Agata.- But you couldn’t see that. You walked out of the club with Mark then, remember?

How could I forget? It was the night he told me about Rachel. So Dorothy could be right after all...

- Agata..? Is this true?- I questioned her. She still didn’t look up, it seemed like she was thinking very hard about something. I was really surprised when she smiled widely.

- Now I remember!- she exclaimed, not really paying any attention to our puzzled looks.

Before I could ask Agata what was that she remembered, I froze. I saw a familiar figure standing in the restaurant’s door and as soon as the person noticed us, he waved and headed our way.

- Bryan...- Dorothy mumbled.

He walked up to the table we were sitting at and sat beside his girlfriend.

- Morning everyone! - he flashed us a wide smile. – Morning sweetcheeks! – he turned to Dorothy and gave her a long and passionate kiss on the lips.

- Mmmm....- he smiled after they pulled away.- I wish you could stay with me yesterday... – he said cheekily and Dorothy laughed.

- Be patient...- she whispered and kissed him again.

- Ahem!- I cleared my throat. –People are trying to eat here, you know!

They both smiled sheepishly but Bryan’s face lit up soon after that.

- I’m starving!- he exclaimed and looked at our plates. Just then a waiter brought Agata’s order.

- Oh, I’ll have what Agata’s having, it looks delicious!

I almost burst out laughing but calmed down immediately after Dorothy shoot me a look that could kill.

- What’s the matter, darling?- Bryan noticed that something was wrong with Dorothy and he looked really concerned. But before she could answer him, Agata cut in.

- Bryan, do you remember the night I met Kian and the rest of you guys? At a club in Warsaw?

Bryan’s face lit up once again and he looked at Dorothy, smiling widely. – How could I forget? We had so much fun there, hadn’t we sweetheart?

Dorothy smiled back at him weakly but wasn’t as ecstatic about these memories as he was. – Yea, we did.

Agata kept on questioning Bryan, who sensed that something was wrong with his girl.

- Do you remember when I approached you? When you were dancing all alone and waiting for Dorothy to come back from the ladies’ room?

Bryan laughed out loud at that thought. – Yea, I do! It was mad- I was in such a good mood that I danced on my own! But then you came and ruined my good mood!- he laughed even more.

Agata joined him and they both started laughing. Dorothy was as puzzled as I was. I just still couldn’t figure out what was it all about!

- Do you mind telling us what are you laughing about?- I asked them curiously.

Bryan looked at me, still amused.

- Well, Kian was getting some drinks for him and Agata and she decided to find out a little more about him, while he was too busy to notice...

Agata cut in, smiling widely. -... I noticed earlier that Bryan was one of Kian’s mates and I wanted to ask him... well... if Kian was serious about me. Or if I was going to be just another girl that a charmer like him chats up at every club he goes to...

Bryan laughed again. – Yea, and she got me a bit upset, ‘cause I don’t like when a nice girl comes up to me and asks about my friend! So I decided to take advantage of the situation and tell Agata some juicy gossip about Kian...

At that moment they both started laughing hysterically. I smiled as well. I knew already that Dorothy got a really bad impression of what Agata and Bryan were doing together and I felt really relieved.

Bryan was almost choking on his words, ‘cause he was laughing so hard. – So...I told her about his worst defects...

- ...but I was laughing the most when Bry mentioned Kian’s obsession about his hair... that was brilliant!- Agata couldn’t stop laughing and it was contagious. I was now so relieved I joined both of them and laughed really hard. Even Dorothy smiled, but she obviously felt really stupid right now.

- I’m so sorry Agata- Dorothy said shyly. – I was such an idiot to think you flirted with Bryan...I’m sorry.

- You what?!- Bryan exclaimed, surprised.

- It’s okay.- Agata smiled back at her. – If I only knew why you hated me so much..!- she let out a little laugh.

Dorothy blushed. –I feel so stupid now. Friends? – she stretched out her hand to Agata over the table.

- Friends!- Agata smiled widely and shook Dorothy’s hand. I sighed with relief.

- What is it all about?!- Bryan exclaimed, still puzzled.

- I love you. – Dorothy said and kissed him on his lips.

- I rest my case...- Bryan smiled and leaned toward her. They kissed long and passionately before Bryan whispered in her ear: - I love you too.

Agata and me exchanged the all-knowing looks and smiled at each other. –Awwww...- we said in unison.

Half an hour later Anya, Shane, Nicky and Kian joined as at the table. Kian was extremely happy to hear that Dorothy and Agata finally got along, although no one wanted to tell him why they didn’t like each other in the first place. Dorothy has simply forbidden all of us to say a word about it, she felt stupid about the whole situation already. I was so happy about the fact that they were friends finally that I was now acting like Dorothy this morning. I got so chatty all of a sudden that after a few minutes everyone was fed up with me. They sighed with relief as Mark appeared in the restaurant, as they thought that he was going to be the one to put up with me.

- Good morning everyone- he said and sat down beside me. He looked a bit sleepy.

- What’s the matter Mark? Didn’t you sleep well?- I asked cheekily, remembering the ‘problems’ Mark had with his neighbours before he came to my room.

Mark looked around the table and frowned. – Very funny, Kate. I get sick just by looking at these people.- he frowned even more and I started laughing really hard.

-Oooooooh Maaaaark.....- I moaned, doing my best impression of the noises we both heard last night. Mark smiled at me, understanding my ‘cruel intentions’ and joined the game.

- Kaaaaaaateee babyyyyy...- he said it in such a deep, sexy and loud voice that some people sitting in the restaurant started staring at us.

Everyone at our table, excluding Mark, Nicky and me blushed hard all of a sudden. But the three of us had brilliant fun watching them. Anya found something interesting on a napkin that was laying in front of her, Shane started to look for something under the table, Kian tortured the food on his plate with a fork, Agata was looking out the window as if she found something really interesting there, Dorothy shot us her famous looks and Bryan was very busy softening the invisible folds on her T-shirt.

- Kate, have you seen so many red faces at one table before? – Mark was laughing mercilessly at them, but I can’t say I was any better. I was laughing so hard that I suddenly lost my balance... and fell off the chair.

That was the moment everyone was waiting for: they started cheering and laughing at me, finally having their little revenge.

- Look, what you’ve done Mark...- I complained, sitting on the ground and trying hard not to laugh along with them. – My bum hurts because of you! – I pointed out and accepted Mark’s arm when he helped me to get up.

- Here, let me rub it so it won't hurt anymore... - he offered and my eyes got wider as he placed his hand in the air behind my back, ready to keep his promise.

- Don't you DARE touching it! - I screamed and hid behind Shane.

- Come on Kate, just this once! - Mark laughed and followed me.

- You both are just perfect for each other! - Anya said shaking her head and the rest nodded, agreeing with her words.

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