Chapter 3

Rachel's P.O.V~

I woke up that morning, feeling quite refreshed as I stretched myself in my bed. It was still quite early as I doubted that Cory was up by now.

I didn't call mom yesterday.

I quickly picked up my phone as I silently cursed myself for not remembering. I probably forgot because of all the 'excitement' from yesterday.I sat up in my bed as I pressed my phone to my ear. I came to my feet as I went in the hallway and made my way down the stairs as quietly as I possibly could.Finally she picked up as I heard the ringing stop.

"Goodmorning"

She replied, with her voice that was slightly raspy, "Goodmorning honey. How was your da-" I cut in, "I'm so sorry I forgot to call you yesterday. I think I got carried away with all the excitement." She questioned, "What happened?""Ms.Williams and her family had planned to go on vacation for three weeks, and she forgot to remind me. Though I was surprised she already made plans for me so I wouldn't be in the house alone," I answered.

"Well, okay. I understand that and I guess that's fine. So where are you staying right now?" she continued. I responded as I leaned back in the couch, "I'm staying at her eldest son's house right now."

"What is he like?"

"Well, he's pretty funny and he's very kind. He cooks and he has a pretty nice place. He's not up as yet, I'm sitting in his living room at the moment."

"Sounds like a nice young man," she stated. "When you say it like that, you sound like an elderly person, Mom," I said laughingly.

"Forgive me for not being up to code on today's 'young people slang'." I laughed as she made that last comment.

From there on, I asked about her day and what was planned for today. Later on I heard footsteps coming down the stairs as it appeared that Cory had woken up.

"Woah!"I laughed as I looked up at Cory's bed head which made his hair sprawl in strange directions.

Mom questioned, "What's wrong?"

"Oh nothing wrong Mom. Cory just woke up, his head looks like a COMPLETE mess."

I heard her laugh weakly on the other end as Cory looked at me with his mouth jokingly hanging slightly open, pretending to be offended.

"Alright, I'll call you tomorrow mom."

She replied, "Sure, alright. Goodbye dear."She hung up the phone as I looked back at Cory who now sat at the counter reading a book. It looked like the same one from last night.

He started, "You didn't have to stop on my account."

"Oh no, it's okay. I want to let her get some rest."

He nodded as his head returned to his book.I got to my feet as I walked over to him and leaned against the counter top.

I questioned,"What's that your reading?"

"The Bible."

Makes sense.

I turned my head in somewhat curiosity.He continued, "The first thing when I wake up and the last thing before I sleep."

"Alright."

I walked into the kitchen as I started poking around in the cupboards looking for something to eat, allowing him to continue his reading. The morning's warm light shined through the windows giving off a heavenly glow that casted itself upon the countertops.Just then, as I reached the fridge I saw a large bag of pancake mix.

Just what I was thinking.

I pulled out the heavy bag, almost losing my balance, as I plopped it onto the countertop.

I could see Cory peak at me from behind his book due to the sudden sound.I bent down to get to a cupboard which I was sure I saw frying pans in beforehand as I could feel Cory's eyes on me.

Like what you see?

I chuckled as I became sure of what was happening.I stood up with the frying pan as I set it on the stove.

"What's so funny?" he questioned from afar."Oh, nothing," I replied with my back to him.I didn't mind him checking me out. The roles were reversed last night anyway.

As soon he was finished with reading as I saw him take his place beside me.He started, "You want some help with that?"

"Uhhh.... yeah. I can't seem to find the-"

Cory quickly pulled opened a drawer and pulled the object out. He questioned, "Spatula?" I looked at him smiling as I took it from his hand.

"Thank you. And maybe some-""Pam?"he held up the spray can to use to grease the pan.

"Butter would suffice."

He nodded as he went to the fridge for the butter. As I was moving around, I noticed a small, black radio. I searched for the 'on' button as I quuckly pressed it and an announcer's voice came on.

Announcer: "Today, I'm feeling blessed and thankful to be alive. So imma just play a song which embodies how I'm feeling!"Within moments the song started playing loudly on the speaker.'I'm walking on Sunshiiiine!'

I chuckled as I started bobbing my head to the beat.Cory immediately responded as he started two-stepping to the music. I switched positions with Cory as he took the bowl to mix, while I started putting the butter to melt.

Just then the chorus rounded again as I spun on the spot.In response Cory playfully took me by the waist as he spun me in his arms. This prompted an entire dance routine as we easily left the uncooked meal untouched partaking in fun. I couldn't help but feel my heart flutter as his hands took hold of mine.

What was that?

We stood dancing while holding hands as he pulled me from left to right. We both stood laughing, enjoying ourselves, as the joyous music played. The music seemed to be infectious as suddenly I felt wide awake.After a couple of minutes, the song came to its completion as Cory and I pulled away from each other laughing.

With the help of four hands at work the pancakes were finished in no time, and Cory and I took our seats at the table.Once we finished, Cory started making his way upstairs to bathe and get ready to film.

"Around what time am I allowed to come bother you?"

He chuckled as he paused on the steps and looked back at me.He answered, "Maybe after eleven, and then afterwards we could go out for lunch and I could show you around."

"That sounds great."

-a couple hours later-

I wore a knee high, home dress as I remained sprawled out on the couch watching the television as it had just passed eleven.While watching, my mind kept drifting back to this morning, Cory playfully guiding me in his arms as we both enjoyed ourselves.

There it was again.That flutter. Subtle but still noticeable.

I rose from the couch as I made my way upstairs and to the room.Cory sat in silence as he clicked away at his systems.

"Hey"

He didn't hear me as he sat with a white headset on his head.He wasn't talking, so it appeared that he was editing at the moment. I pulled a chair out as I placed it next to him and took a seat. Soon enough he acknowledged my presence and spun around to see me as a smile quickly spread across his lips.

He took off his headset as he started, "Oh I'm just editing the new video right now. I'll be done with this part in a bit."

This 'part'?

"How long do you think it'll take again until your completely finished?"

"Maybe until five or six this afternoon, and then I would have to start the rendering for the video, along with some other stuff-" he responded while mumbling the last part.He started rubbing his temple with two of his fingers.

I felt bad for him. Him having to spend so much time just to upload one video.

"Come, maybe it's time for your break.."

He sighed, unwilling to move from the computer.Slowly I pried each finger off of the mouse, -which he didn't resist- as I then started tugging at his arm, -which I didn't mind- as I felt at his firm muscles.

Finally he responded in defeat, "Alright let's go."He rose from his seat as we soon both disappeared into our separate bedrooms to change.

I decided on a black leather pants with a Navy, long sleeved, v-neck that exposed just a touch of cleavage. I wore black heels and my hair in a high bun and left a couple strands of hair to fall in front of my eye. I wore a dark red lipstick as I carried a small black hand purse and wore silver hoop earrings.

I heard a light knock on the door. It was Cory as I heard his voice soon after: "Rachel? You ready? I'm gonna wait down stairs."

I heard him make his way down the stairs as I took one last look at myself in the mirror.

It's ite.Let me not keep Cory waiting any longer.

I opened the door as I proceeded to make my way down the staircase. Once I reached the bottom step I could see Cory turn to look at me as he stood in a blue jeans and grey t-shirt.His eyebrows raised as he took in my figure and my outfit. I could see his eyes slowly scan me from my heels up to my high bun.

He started, "You look good."

I waved him off as if it was nothing much.

He continued, "No, you look goodgood. Like you look like a whole TEN, and me standing next to you, makes me look like a negative three." I laughed at his response as I could feel my cheeks burn.

Cory opened the front door as he replied, "Come on, go get yo fine booty in the car."

I shook my head laughing as I exited the house with Cory.