Chapter Two: Funny Franco

"I believe everything happens for a reason. People change so you can learn to let go. Things go wrong so you can appreciate them when they're right. You believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself. And sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together." - Marilyn Monroe

Song(s) for the chapter: Fix A Heart- Demi Lovato

Abracadabra- Jessie J

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"Andrew! Andrew stop it you're hurting me!" I screamed as my boyfriends grip tightened on my arms

"Shut the hell up Caroline! I asked you for one thing and you can't give it to me!" he yelled

Tears leaked down my face "Please stop. I'm sorry, I'm so sorry it won't happen again." I pleaded to him to let me go.

He finally let go of my arms. I tried to run to the front door but he caught me by my hair "Where do you think you're going? You aren't leaving me." he slurred gripping my hair tighter.

I shot up with tears streaming down my face. James ran into my room straight to me "Are you alright?" he asked sitting on the bed next to me holding me in his arms.

I was unable to speak so I just shook my head and sobbed into his chest. Finally after awhile I was calmed down enough to speak.

"I'm sorry I woke you up." I mumbled embarrassed

"It's alright, I don't mind one bit. Are you alright now?" He asked

"I'm fine now. Thank you."

James kissed the top of my head "If you need anything I'm down the hall. Goodnight Caroline."

That morning I woke up to the sunlight seeping in. Sitting up I stretched and walked down to the kitchen where James was already awake.

"Morning Caroline." James smiled happily at me

A smile spread across my face as he noticed me "Morning James. Listen about last night " I started

"It's alright don't worry about it. Have some breakfast I'm going to take a shower and change." he set a plate in front of me.

I thanked him and began to eat. Going through my phone I seen Seth texted saying he wouldn't be in town until the end of this week for the premier of the movie and I was going to stay with James. After I finished eating I put my plate and cup in the sink. Then went up the stairs to get ready. On my way to the room I ran into James who had only a towel covering him.

"I'm so sorry." I blushed looking at his body.

A smirk came across his face "Enjoying the view?" he asked

My face turned even more red as I hurried to the room. Getting out shorts and T-shirt I changed quickly brushed my hair and teeth then applied a little makeup.

"I figured since you are staying in my fortress for the week we should get you some pajamas." James said when I walked down the stairs.

"Shopping? I'm in let's go." I said walking out the door with him behind me.

James opened the car door for me which I wasn't use to guys doing for me.

"So do you have a boyfriend?" James asked

I shook my head "Nope I don't. Do you have a girlfriend?" I asked

"Not unless you count Seth then nope." he joked making me laugh

"Seth does act like a girl a lot." I said looking my phone at a text from my sister Charlotte.

After going in about six stores I was done with shopping for the day. From just six stores I had about twenty bags give or take a few. And the best thing was James carried most of them.

"I never realized how much stuff girls buy." James groaned putting all my shopping bags in the car.

Laughing I slid my sunglasses on my face "Hey I'm in LA might act like it right?" I asked

"Alright Miss LA how about we take break from the celebrity life style because I invited my mother and brother over for dinner." he said

I looked at the sky "Cool sounds good." I said

The drive to what I thought was his house was silent. When we pulled up to a house I never seen I furrowed my brows together "Um where are we?" I asked

"You'll see." James said getting out of the car and coming to my side opening the door.

Putting his hand on my back he guided me to the front door where he just walked in "Anyone home?" he yelled

"Didn't expect to see you anytime soon." a guy who looked like James said

"Hey I love seeing my little brother when I can. And I also wanted to introduce you to my gorgeous friend. Caroline Taylor." James said proudly

The guy stuck out his hand which I shook "Dave Franco. Nice to meet you Caroline." he said

There was no mistaking that Dave and James were brothers. They both had good looks, similar features and they were both very charming.

"Well that's all I came over for oh and to ask about dinner tonight. You're still coming right?" James asked

Dave nodded at his older brother "Yeah it's a family dinner. See you later Caroline."

I waved to him as we left "So you brought me over here to gloat to your brother that you and I are friends?" I asked

James got close to me making my back hit the car "Or maybe I wanted to show him what he couldn't have." he whispered making me get chills and my heart started to race "I'm kidding Caroline. Of course I was gloating."

"Fuck you Franco." I grumbled getting into the car.

"You could if you wanted to." he winked at me

The thing with James that I learnt now over just two days was that he could be sweet, caring, funny, serious and a little weird at the same time. I think that's why I'm starting to fall for him so quickly.

"Funny Franco, real funny." I said rolling my eyes

Reaching out to my hand he grabbed it "You know I'm kidding with you Caroline. Well sort of."

Turning on the radio I scanned through the stations and stopped when I heard Katy Perry's I Kissed a Girl.

When it ended I said "What are you making for dinner by the way?"

"We'll decide when we get back to my fortress." he said

I raised a brow at him "Why do you keep calling it a fortress? It's your house" I asked

"If you think about it saying lets go to James Franco's fortress sounds cooler then oh let's go to Franco's house." he said

Thinking about it for a minute I nodded "You're right it does sound cooler." I agreed.