by Jera
RECAP: Liz got on the plane to London after saying good-bye to Lucky, but she got off and ran toward Lucky just as he was running toward her to stop her. Audrey finally decided to let Liz stay in PC with the Spencers.
By the time everyone got back to the Spencer house, it had seemed like a long day already even though it was only 4 o'clock in the afternoon. Lucky and Liz had laced their fingers together in the car all the way back from the airport. Liz couldn't believe that she was going to be living in the Spencer house. She was going to be living under the same roof as Lucky! The thought of it brought a smile to her face. She and Lucky might have shared a bedroom for a while, but officially living in the same house was something different. It was something she was sure she could get used to. Laura showed her the guest room when they got to the house.
Laura: This is going to be your room from now on. It isn't much, but you can do whatever you want with it. Decorate it anyway you like. This is your home now.
Luke: Well, as long as you are not planning on breaking the walls down or something.
Laura: Oh, Luke! ( pushed him out of the room along with Lucky) You guys go find something to fix, I'm having a girl talk with Elizabeth.
Lucky winked at Liz before he went down stairs with Luke. Laura closed the door and took Liz's hand. They sat down on the bed.
Laura: Honey, I know it isn't easy living without your family close by, I know that you chose to stay here because of Lucky, but I want you to know that Lucky is not the only one you can go to if you need anything. I am always gonna be there for you. And I'm sure I speak for Luke as well.
Liz: Thank you, Laura. You don't know what this means to me....I lived with another family before, but I know this is going to be different. And it's definitely not just because of Lucky.
Laura: ( smiled) Good. You know, Lulu is only 4 years old, it would be great for her to have a big sister here, and it would be great for me to have another daughter as well.
Liz: ( smiled) We'll see if you still think that in a couple of weeks.
They both laughed. Laura hugged Liz.
Laura: Is there anything you need? Your luggage must still be on the plane, huh?
Liz: ( laughed) Yeah, they are on their way to London as we speak...I hope Gram remembers to get them and send them to me. I have one outfit in the bag I had with me, and a few things I need. I can get by with that for a day, but I guess I'll need to go shopping tomorrow.( sighed) Once again, I didn't think before I acted. That's me. Miss spurt of the moment!
Laura: ( smiled ) Elizabeth, in this case, I don't think it would've mattered whether you thought of it or not. The result would have been the same. Even if you didn't get off that plane, Lucky would have run in there and got you out.
Liz: ( a little embarrassed) I guess we must have look pretty foolish running like that...
Laura:( patted Liz's hand ) No, honey. It was the sweetest thing I have ever seen. You and Lucky are really in love with each other.
Liz:( smiled ) Yeah, we are.....( blushed ) Were you....ever like that? You and Luke?
Laura: In our own way, yes. We always come back to each other no matter what happens. We might fight, we might even separate for a period of time, but we always manage to find our way back to each other.
Liz: I just didn't know it would be like this. Lucky is the most wonderful person I have ever known, and the best friend I have ever had. He touches me in a way no one can, he understands me in a way no one does. And when I am with him, I want to be better. I want to be better than I ever was even though he loves me just as I am. I just don't think I can live without him, and even if I can, I don't want to.
Laura: Elizabeth, Lucky has been through all kinds of things growing up with Luke and me as his parents. He has always been self-sufficient. You are the only other person I know that he really talks about his feelings to even when he wouldn't talk to us. And you are the only person he actually allows himself to need. And I am really glad that he has you by his side. You guys are going to grow up together, and learn together. And that experience is something very special, something no one can take away.
Liz: Yeah.....I know. I am really looking forward to everything I'm going to do with Lucky, every new experience we are going to share. I'm glad it's going to be Lucky. I'm glad to have him by my side.
Laura: ( smiled) Borrowing your own words, we'll see if you still think that after you've lived in the same house with him for two weeks!
They laughed. Laura hugged Liz, and left the room. Liz lay down on the bed, and closed her eyes. This was going to be her new home. Lucky was going to be right down the hall. She was going to have breakfast with him every morning. That would be something she was going to look forward to every day. When she opened her eyes, Lucky's smiling face was in front of her.
Liz: ( sat up)Lucky!! How long have you been standing there?
Lucky: ( Grinned) Not long, your door was open. What were you thinking? You had the most wonderful smile on your face.
Liz: Um....something about breakfast. ( blushed)
Lucky: ( sat down on the bed, smiled ) Yeah, I know.
Liz: What?
Lucky: I was thinking of the same thing.
Liz: Breakfast?
Lucky: Yeah, every morning. With you. And I won't have to climb the roof any more.
Liz:( laughed ) I thought you liked climbing. I can't get you to come through the front door!
Lucky: Well, I did like it. But only because you were there. Now I can just come knock on your door, not your grandmother's door, but your door.
Liz: That might take a little getting used to. You, coming through my door? ( looked back behind her) There is a window in here, feel free to use it if you feel the need.
Lucky: Right now, the only need I feel is to look at you, and hold you in my arms. I want to make sure you are really here.
Lucky tilted Liz's chin up with his hand, looked into her eyes. They were both smiling. He leaned down, kissed her softly, like he was afraid of scaring her away. Liz held on to him, she had one hand on his face, another hand in his soft-to-the-touch hair, she pulled him closer as the kiss deepened. Lucky slowly leaned forward, Liz leaned back slowly until she felt her back on the bed. Lucky was careful not to crush her with his weight, but Liz felt her heartbeat gettinng faster as she felt Lucky's body lightly, yet unmistakably, on top of her. She tensed for a second, a very short second. But Lucky had felt it. He lifted his head up, looked at Liz, and got up.
Lucky: I'm sorry. I am ......
Liz: Lucky. It's all right. Don't apologize for a wonderful kiss. I am not that fragile girl I was in all those months. I'm OK. Really.
Lucky: ( kneeled down in front of Liz, held her hand) Elizabeth, I want you to know that I don't want to do anything that would make you uncomfortable. And I would never expect anything from you other than the love you have already given me. Despite what you may think all the teenage guys want........
Liz: Lucky, you are not like any teenage boys. You are the person I trust most in the entire world. You are my best friend. You of all people would never ever do anything that would hurt me. I know that. SO take it easy on yourself. OK? ( leaned down and kissed Lucky)
Lucky: Elizabeth, you are amazing.
Liz: ( smiled ) I could say the same about you.
Liz pulled Lucky up and embraced him. They were just about to share another kiss when the door opened. Lulu rushed in toward them.
Lulu: Are you really going to live here now? Lisabes?
Liz: ( squatted down, smiled ) Yes, Lulu, I am going to live right here from now on. Is that OK?
Lulu: ( smiled ) YES! I like you.
Liz: ( hugged Lulu) I like you too, Lulu. I like you a lot.
Lucky:( squatted down) Hey, you two. Don't forget who is your favorite!
Lulu and Liz both giggled. They looked at each other, and looked at Lucky.
Lulu: My favorite. Lucky, Lisabes, and Nikolas! ( smiled)
Lucky's smile was a little unnatural at the mention of Nikolas, Liz lifted her brow at him. Lucky looked at Liz, and turned to Lulu, picked her up.
Lucky: All right, you traitor! I used to be the only favorite!!
Lucky proceed to tickle Lulu, Lulu gigled. Liz stood there watching them and laughed. Yes, this was going to be easy to get used to, she thought.
TO BE CONTINUED...................
