Chapter 13 P1 : Introductions

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Hey guys,sorry for taking awhile to update.I've got a job now :D and pretty much preoccupied.I might have made mistakes here and there since I was rushing.

Anyways,enjoy this chapter.

This is Part 1.

Sterling's POV

"Babe,I'm going to be late." I pushed Rachel off me as she attacks me with kisses.I giggled and smiled.

"No,not yet." Rachel leaves hickeys behind and the dark marks on my neck are really hard not to notice.I had to lie to Mom and Dad about it and Blair just watched and laughs.

"Cmon,it's my second last day at the centre." I protest and Rachel finally pulls away.She gives me one last kiss before I stepped out of her car.

"Hey Sterling.." Eric greeted me with hesitation,which I clearly understood.After that whole awkward,'My girlfriend is Rachel Green."

"Hey Eric.How are you?"
"I'm good.How about you Sterling?" He was clearly talking about things with Rachel.

"'Same here." I said,and both of us went in,still feeling a little awkward.

The same old people,not much different.I looked around to see if April's here since Jack is coming in soon.

I lingered around the snack table,since she always happen to grab a snack here,waiting if she'll come by.I spotted Brian and walks up to him.

"Hey Brian,have you seen April?" I ask,looking around the room for her.

I looked at Brian who was a gloomy mess.Usually I prefer to use the word mess to describe someone as being a hot mess but this is just like Luke when we broke up.

All red puffy eyes,messy hair,poor diet and his eyes specifically showed that he lost all hope.

"And why are you here again? I thought you were done with community work like 2 weeks ago?" I added,making it worse.

"I..uh..I don't know,you know.She's not replying my texts or calls and I just...fucking...Jesus." He starts cussing at himself and walks off to another direction.

Okay...that was not resourceful.I'll check up on him later.Maybe I'll ask Luke about it instead.

"Hi everyone,today we are going to something fun and getting our hands dirty.We are going to the garden!" He announced and I quickly took my seat.

Everyone was pretty much half dead,only because no one really wants to be here.

He looks at my direction and I smiled,encouraging him.

"A lil dirt would be hurt,would it now?" He added,and he gathered everyone upfront and lead us to the garden.

It was just across the street and kept in a very clean and well-maintained manner.

"Just find a partner and do some gardening.The volunteers will help you out and just go have some fun." Jack lets us go and I was pretty excited about it.

Most of the community work we've done so far are packing of items or organising events such as the fundraiser.Being out from the community centre helps to focus on other things like Rachel and my family.

"Partner up?" Eric offered,handing me a shovel.

"Am I here to bury you?" I joked and Eric playfully points a finger gun at himself and shoot,
playing dead.

"Let's get some carrots and collect the vegetables."
He suggested.

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"I gotta say I was pretty surprised that you're dating Rachel Green." Eric said and I don't see what's the big deal.

"Why is everyone surprised that I'm dating her?"I
replied,getting annoyed.

"She's a Green.You've got at least know that her family is well known and I've heard that they're dealing with drugs and shady stuff." He said in a low voice,making sure not to be heard by others.

I hardly find that hard to believe.Rachel who is a sweet,amazing and kind person is related to a presumable drug family.

"That's not possible.Rachel is different." I argued but honestly I haven't really asked Rachel about it.

"I guess,I just want to look out for you." Eric admits and I smirked.

"Going soft on me?" I nudged him,and he rolled his eyes,taking the shovel off my hands,raising it up in the air.

"Maybe..." He teased and I swiftly move close to his face.He was startled and I grabbed the shovel back.

"Too bad." I replied and I could see him grinning to himself.

Hours later,everyone pretty much got everything done and we were pretty tired.

"Okay,good work guys! You're dismissed and grab a snack if you like." Jack announced and everyone went back to the centre,grabbing their belongings.

That was tiring but fun.I got to dig some vegetables out and plant some fruits to the dirt.

I looked at the time and I was going to meet Rachel and Blair for dinner.

I was about to rushed back when I saw Eric,walking out by myself.I feel a little bad and I kind of like getting to know him.

"Hey,do you want to have dinner? I was going to introduce Rachel to Blair today but maybe I could introduce you to Blair too." I nudged him and he stroke his chin,playing dumb.

"Cmon,it'll be great and Blair is single so..." I arched my eyebrows and he gave in.

"Fine..but on a scale of 1 to 10,how hot is she? Cause I want to know." Eric blabbered and I laughed as we walk back to our cars.


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"So whose coming to dinner now?" Rachel asked,putting on her earrings.

"Rachel and Eric." I replied,checking my outfit in the mirror.I was wearing a red top and a white skirt,
it's not my daily look but I wanted to dress up a little.

"Whose Eric? Have I seen him before?" She added,and I rolled my eyes.We walked down the stairs and someone knocked on the door.

It's them.Ok,I'm nervous.

"Maybe,just act cool and I really want you to get along with Rachel." I said and walked towards the door.

"And I might have told Eric you're single and hot." I mentioned and Blair turned to me,except that I opened the door already.

She closes her mouth and smiled at both of them.

Rachel was in all black outfit,which was pretty attractive and Eric was in his plain white tee and denim jeans,holding his jacket.

"Hey." Rachel comes by my side and gives me a kiss.I smiled and looked at Blair,who was still getting used to the whole idea of it all.

"And you must be Blair." Rachel extend her hand and Blair hesitantly take it.

"You must be Rachel." Both of them stare at each other for awhile before Blair pulls away.

"I'm Eric." Eric stepped up and extending it to Blair,who was now speechless.

"I..uh...hi there.Hi Rick..I mean Eric." She stammered,taking his hand.Eric chuckles and both of them stare at each other.

What is it with the stares today?

"Shall we go? We can choose where to eat while we drive." Rachel declared and everyone starts to make their way to Rachel's car.

Eric fall back behind,and went to my side.

"Your sister is hot.Amazing." He whispers and I let out a small laugh.

Rachel drove and I called for shotgun.I wouldn't want to be behind while my girlfriend is in front.

Wow,girlfriend.It is really true,huh?

"So where do you guys feel like eating? Sushi? Italian? Mexico? Some good old diner?" Rachel listed as she drives us past rows of restaurants in downtown.

"We had sushi yesterday and Blair ate Mexican food yesterday.How about..." I trailed,thinking to myself.

"How about De La Cruiz? It's pretty fancy and they serve different kind of dishes,coming from Italian to Asia." Eric points out,and everyone nodded.

"You have good taste,Eric." Rachel compliments,taking a glance in the mirror.

"Isn't De La Cruiz means of the Cross?" Blair pointed out and everyone rolled their eyes.

Rachel made a few turns before arriving at the restaurant and Eric wasn't kidding.It looks real fancy,people in line wearing dresses and their suits.

We stepped out and let me tell you that the queue was long.

Rachel heads to the front,and we got no choice but follow her.She started talking to the waiter as he was stationed out front.

"Miss Green and friends,this way please." The waiter opens the door for us and it earned us some stares from the crowd lining up.

"Okay...that's-" Blair looks at the waiter and back to Rachel,speechless again.

Like I said,being a Green has its perks and being with a Green too.

We settled in and skimmed through the menu.

The options were limitless,each section had different kind of food coming from different countries not the mention the fusion food as well.

We ordered the food and now it was awkward,I forgot about this part.

"I've heard a lot about you,Blair." Rachel started,arranging her utensils.
"Yeah...same here." Blair crosses her arm,feeling a little bit defensive.

"Well,we have quite a few things in common.
Nachos are my comfort food,I like rock and I used to play football." She explained,and Rachel gasps.

"Wait,really? You don't look like the type.." Then,before you know it,you're being left out from the conversation.I looked over at Eric who felt a little out of place.

"Hey...you alright?" I asked and he nodded.
"Let's talk too." I decided and we start talking about other things.

"Wait,you're a barista? I didn't know.So that coffee from Starbucks,was that you?" I realised and he nodded,chuckling.

"Yeah,it's been only a year but I love making drinks and coffee too." He added and I smiled.

"Well,I guess I should've known.The plain white tee,dark hair and green eyes.Typical barista look."

"I heard green eyes.That's me or at least that's what Blair nicknamed me." Rachel joins in and laughs.

"I thought you wouldn't tell her!" Blair whined and I shrugged my shoulders.

"I'm not saying that we shouldn't stop using the nickname..." I teased and Blair laughs now.

"Oh...you're gonna regret that." Rachel whispered in my ear and I saw the flicker in her eyes.Hunger.

Not just hungry for food,but for me.

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