No title number 2

How do you tell your best friend you love him, when he is dating someone else
(at school)
Tay: (Goes to her locker, see's eric) hey, you look like s**t
Eric: (Chuckles) gee thanks, good to see you to
Tay: sorry, so whats wrong? (grabs her books)
Eric: Just tired of all this drama goign on with mandy
Tay: sorry to hear that
Eric: thanks, so how are you tay?
Tay: i am fine i guess
Eric: just fine?
Tay: well....
Mandy: (sees them talking) Eric, are you coming or not
Eric: (sighs) ya i'm coming, see you later tay
Tay: bye (whispers) i love you
Jackie: (comes up behind Tay) why not just tell him you love him
Tay: Because. he is dating mandy, one of the most popular girls in school
Jackie: so? i know for a fact mandy flirts with every guy around
Tay: (walks into the classroom and sits at her desk) yes well, eric likes her, so ya
Jackie: Whatever :), i still think you should tell him
Tay: maybe, one day
(At noon, Manda and Colin join Tay and Jackie at her table)
Manda: god, this morning was hell, i swear, I hate my teacher

Colin: awe babe, this afternoon will be better, and after that, we can all go for ice cream
Manda: How is it, you know exactly what to say (eats her apple)
Colin: a gift i guess, So tay, do you plan on joining us anytime soon
Tay: (snaps out of it) hmm, oh hey colin, manda
Colin:you ok?
Tay: i'm fine (picks at her pizza)
Jackie: (sighs) she loves eric, her next door neightbor, but he is dating mandy, leader of the cool kids
Manda: Tay, Why not just tell him and get it over with
Tay: (looks at Mandy, who is flirting with jake) Because, it would not be fair, i gtg (throws away her lunch and leaves)
Jackie: You guys, She is so hooked on him
Manda: i know, and i hate seeing her like this
Eric: (Walks over to thier table) hey, can you guys give this to tay for me? (hands them a note) thanks (goes back to mandy)
(meanwhile, at mandy's table)
Eric: Mandy, hun
Mandy: (sighs) what now eric
Eric: why do you do this to me
Mandy: do what? (winks at jake across the room)
Eric: nothing never mind (thinking to himself) god, why can't i stop wishing i was with tay right now
Mandy: Eric, are you ok?
Eric: hmm? i'm fine, i got to get to class (kisses her cheek and leaves the room)
(Meanwhile)
Tay: (staring at the clock, when a note slides under her nose) huh? (reads the note: Tay: i hope your going to the dance friday night, i don't think i could bare it without you, love: eric
Jackie: what did it say? he just asked if we could bring it to you, and no we didn't read it
Tay: it dosn't matter (puts the letter away)
Manda: (comes running in) god, i thought i was gonna be late again
Tay: your just on time (teacher walks in)
(during the break, Tay writes a note back to eric telling him she is busy friday night and stick's it in his locker)
Eric: (opens his locker, note falls out) what the (opens the note and reads it: Eric, unforutally, i am doing something else friday night, love: tay) crap :(
Mandy: (stands by his locker) so, were on for this stupid dance friday right
Eric: it's not a stupid dance (slams his locker shut and walks away)
(Friday comes along, Tay is getting ready when she get's a phone call)
Tay: (answers it) Hello jordan
Jordan: Hey cuz, ummm we can't go to the movies tonight
Tay: (sighs) its alright
Jordan: Rain check?
Tay: of course, say hi to your mom for me
Jordan: will do
(both hang up and Tay decides to go to the dance)
Tay: (calls jackie) come on, pick up
Jackie: (Answers the phone) Hey love, whats up
Tay: i need you to pick me up
Jackie: wait, your coming to the dance?
Tay: why not, jordan ditched out on me at the last moment
Jackie: me and kyle will pick you up, and i'm glad you decided to come
Tay: ya me to, see you in a bit
(Both hang up, meanwhile, at the Dance)
Eric: (sighs) I need a drink
Mandy, ya, would you be a dear and get me one to, thanks (continues to talk to lacey)
Eric: Whatever (walks to the refreshment table, when he see's jake go to talk to mandy) i don't know how much i can take of this
Manda: Take of what? (hands him 2 drinks)
Eric: Mandy, every time i turn around she is with some guy flirting
Manda: so? why not give her up
Eric: Manda, can i ask you something?
Manda: sure, it's a free country
Eric: What do i do, i think i'm falling for tay, i mean, she knows more about me then even i do, but i dunno if i can hurt mandy
Manda: She loves you know, but she dosn't think it is fair to break up you and mandy
Eric: do you think i should tell her?
Manda: (shrugs) if you want, but honestly, go with your heart, it usually knows best
Eric: thanks manda, where is tay tonight, she said she was busy..
Manda: Her cuzin asked her out to the movies, but i don't think she is gonna to get to go
Eric: why not.
Manda: Jordan is colin's brother, and according to colin, Jordan is grounded for the weekend, something about coming in to late or something
Eric: i see, well thanks :) see you later manda
Manda: mhmm (watches him walk away) love is so painful sometimes
Colin: (comes to her table) hey babe (kisses her cheek) i just got some good news
Manda: which is? (fills up more drinks for people)
Colin: (leans on the table) Tay is coming tonight, after jordan called her, she called jackie and asked her to pick her up
Manda: That is good news :)
Colin: Come dance with me
Manda: Sure (get's jewel to take over refreshments)
(meanwhile, Eric is sitting with mandy, jake and lisa)
Eric: so...jake, how are you
Jake: i'm good, how are you mandy
Mandy: i'm good (giggles)
Eric: (texts tay. Tay, i wish you were here, Eric)
Mandy: who are you texting?
Eric: no one (closes his phone)
Mandy: uh huh, whatever (continues to flirt with jake)
Eric: (see's jackie coming in with kyle, and tay) she did come :)
Mandy: who?
Eric: someone (walks away)
Mandy: (follows him) who is this... Taylor? your left the table for her?
Eric: Mandy, shut up alright, why don't you go continue to flirt with jake
Mandy: excuse me... are you telling me what i think you are
Eric: Mandy, i never should of asked you out, all you care about is yourself and your friends, all you do is complain to me, and the moment i want to talk, you leave, so ya it' s over (walks away)
Jackie: Tay, you ok?
Tay: i'm fine :) i am gonna go say hi to manda
Kyle: alright, if you need us, we will be sitting some where necking (winks)
Jackie: keep wishing kyle, see you tay (Jackie and kyle walk away giggling)
Eric: (comes up behind her) you did come :)
Tay: (Jumps) ya i did, my cuzin ditched me at the last moment so i decided to come :)
Eric: well i'm glad
Tay: (blushes) Eric, i got your message by the way
Eric: and i ment it, i wish you were here, it just isn't the same
Tay: What about mandy
Eric: (sighs) She is flirting with jake
Tay: Sorry to hear that
Eric: its alright
Mandy: (comes over to tay and eric) so, i see everyone here is happy, Taylor, good to see you, though why you even came i'll never understand, and eric, this is for you (kisses him hard)
Tay: i'll leave you to alone (walks outside)
Eric: Mandy, what the f**k was that (pushes her away)
Mandy: do you honestly think, that i would let you go to that stupid s**t!?
Eric: Excuse me? since when do you care, aren't you and jake having your fun yet?
Mandy: what is that suposed to mean?
Eric: Mandy, do you ever wonder why you can't keep a bf?
Mandy: i can if i want to
Eric: right, you do it all the time, you date someone, but you flirt with everyone else
Mandy: so? is there a problem with that!?
Eric: actaully, there is, your leading them on, and the perosn your dating, starts to get angry and upset
Mandy: Do you know how hard it is, when everyone loves you
Eric: actaully, i do, alot of girls try to flirt with me, but i ignore it
Mandy: give me another chance eric, please. i love you
Eric:right, i bet you say that to all the guys (walks outside to find tay, finds her sitting under a tree) your getting sap on your beautiful dress (sits beside her)
Tay: oh well, it's just a dress (stares up at the sky) You know, i always used to look at the stars, and for every star i found, i would use it to name one of the reasons i loved you, i never actaully got to finish, because there were to many stars
Eric: I have this notebook, and in this notebook, is a list of all the things i love about you, it fills about 7 pages
Tay: (looks at him) so how are you and mandy
Eric: were done, i relaized i never should of asked her out
Tay: hmm (plays with her dress) i see
Eric: i was wondering, would you like to come with me for a burger and a shake?
Tay: i would love to
Eric: great :) (helps her help and holds her close,whispers) i think i love you
Tay: i think i love you to
(Tay and Eric run to his car and drive to a resturant)
Eric: is this place ok...
Tay: it's perfect :), i remember we used to come her when i was depressed
Eric: ya... it is still my favorite place, now wait here, and i will grab our food, then i want to take you to a special place
Tay: Alright, just remeber i need to be back by 10:30
Eric: we got plenty of time (chuckles, goes inside and get's their food, comes back out)
Tay: What did you get me...
Eric: Your favorites, strawberry milkshake, extra thick, and a cheese burger, with ketchup and mustard
Tay: you remembered :)
Eric: of course (Drives them to a private beach)
Tay: Your grandpa's private beach....
Eric: It is away from life, or atleast i like to believe it is (grabs the food and sits on the beach)
Tay: (sits beside him) so, can i hear the thing you love about me? (takes her food from him)
Eric: hmmm (takes a sip of his milkshake) your hair, it is so pretty and soft
Tay: (blushes as he tucks a piece behind her ear) what else?
Eric: hmmm, youe eyes, their like i can see into your soul, and the color goes great with your skin tone and hair
Tay: (giggles) your starting to sound like a woman :)
Eric: sorry (chuckles) then their's your laugh, like music in the breeze, and i love, how you care about people, even when they don't want you to
Tay: it is a gift, i care so much for people, even those who probably don't deserve it
Eric: mhm, and the last thing i love about you, is your cute little nose
Tay: i know it is embarrassing (sneezes) sorry
Eric: oh thats another one, your sneezes are so cute
Tay: Thanks for this eric, i really needed this
Eric: it's no problem :) you cold?
Tay: just a little (hugs herself)
Eric: here (puts his jacket on her) better?
Tay: Much :) (sniffs his jacket) it smells like you, and i happen to love the way you smell :)
Eric: so let's here the reasons you love me :)
Tay: (giggles) maybe another day, i have to be home in 20 minutes,, and it takes 15 minutes to get back out to the farm
Eric: (sighs) phone your mom and dad, tell them your staying in town tonight :)
Tay: What?
Eric: me and you can have a sleep over, it will be fun, i promise
Tay: and exactly where am i suposed to get pj's and stuff?
Eric: your right, what if we stop at your house, you pack your things, then come back to town with me :)
Tay: if your sure... and only if you promise no funny stuff
Eric: i promise :)
Tay: alright then (stands up and brushes off her dress) let's go then
(Tay and eric drive out to her farm)
Tay: Would you like to come in? my dad would love to talk to you (closes the car door)
Eric: sure :)
(tay opens the front door)
Tay: Mom, Dad, Charlie?
Megan: (yells from the living room) We are in here darling
Tay: (goes into the living room) Mom, Dad, i am goign to eric's tonight, to watch movies alright?
Gunther: alright sweetheart, hows it goign eric :)
Eric: It is going fine sir, everything ok around here?
Megan: oh, as good as can be expected
Eric: good to hear :)
Tay: i'll be back, i have to grab my stuff (leaves to her room with charlie)
Eric: so....
Gunther: Is it just gonna be movies
Eric; of course, my brother matt will be there with his gf to
Megan: i trust you eric, i know you won't do anything wrong
Eric: of course not, i happen to... love your daughter very much
Gunther: well just remember, she is my little girl, no matter how old she is
Eric: and i promise, she will be back in one piece
Gunther: your a good guy eric, i trust you to keep her safe
Tay:(comes back into the living room) i will see you 2 tommrow (kisses thier cheeks)
Megan: have fun dear :)
Tay: thanks mom
(Tay And Eric Arrive at his house)
Eric: Unfortually, Matt and his gf are here 2
Tay: its alright :), i like matt
Eric: More then me?
Tay: nah :)
Eric: Good answer (opens the door) hey dork, i'm home, and i brought home a prisoner :)
Matt: Tay, so good to see you hun (hugs her tight) how are you
Tay: i am good :) Hey ashley
Ashley:Hey tay :)
Matt: Ummm, Eric, me and ashley are leaving, were goign to her place, sorry dude
Eric: it's alright, we were just gonna watch movies anyway
Matt: Well, Then make sure you 2 behave :) and have fun
Tay: we will :) see ya matt, bye ashley. say hi to jasmine for me
Ashley: will do :) (Matt and Ashley leave)
Tay: Right... so now what?
Eric: now... we watch movies, and cuddle
Tay: (sits on the couch) remember, no funny stuff
Eric: of course not (puts on maid of honor, sits beside tay and cuddles her close) see, no funny stuff
Tay: haha :) i am glad we decided to do this
Eric: me to (wraps a blanket around tay)
(after the movies)
Eric:(streches) god, i think you broke my shoulder
Tay: (laughing, hits him wth a pillow) not my fault i got tired and slept on you
Eric: i was kidding, but i think it is time for bed
Tay: Eric... do you mind if i sleep with you tonight?
Eric: i thought you said no funny stuff
Tay: i know, but i really don't want to sleep alone :(
Eric: of course you can sleep with me, and i promise, only cuddling
Tay: sounds good to me :)
(next morning)
Tay:(walks up) morning eric
Eric: is it morning?
Tay: (giggles) your not a morning person are you
Eric: nope (rolls over) so how did you sleep
Tay: i slept fine :) (hands him a bagel with cream cheese) your favorite, to repay you for last night
Eric: Well your welcome (gets dressed) so, can i see you later?
Tay: call me later :) and we will see
Eric: all right (kisses tay and she leaves)
Matt: Eric, dude, why are you standing there lost in space
Eric:oh sorry, hey dude
Matt: your hooked on her (leans agaisnst the door)
Eric: i think i am, i mean, who wouldn't love a girl who brings you breakfast
Matt: don't hurt her eric, she has had enough pain for 2 people, anyways, were goign out to the farm tonight, you in?
Eric: maybe. we shall see. now get out of my room
Matt: Why you gonna... (Eric throws a brush at him, Matt leaves laughing)
(meanwhile, at tay's house)
Megan: Tay, some guy just arrived and told me to give you these (hands her a dozen white roses)
Tay: :O there beautiful (Reads the card: To a beautiful, wonderful girl, i know you love whites roses, so i sent you some to say thank you, Eric.)
Megan: who are they from?
Tay: (Laughing, shows her mom the card) there from eric :)
Megan: He is a sweet boy, let me put those is water for you (takes the flowers from her and puts them in water) beautiful :)
Tay: They are, (phone rings, answers it) hello eric, the flowers are beautiful
Eric: well i knew you loved white roses, anyways, i was wondering if you would come to the farm with me tonight
Tay: i would love to, it has been awhile since i seen heather and craig
Eric: then it is a date :), oh and matt and ashely are coming to, there bringing jasmine
Tay: then i am defently coming, should i bring anything...
Eric: how about one of your home made chocolate cakes?
Tay: sounds good to me, see you later then
Eric: mhmm, oh and tay i love you
Tay: i love you 2
(both hang up)
gunther: Who are the roses from?
Tay: (puts her book away) there from eric. i am goign to eric's mom's place, so don't wait up (kisses thier cheels and goes to get ready)
Gunther: She has growen up so fast
Megan: ya she has, i am pround of her (kisses him) let's have another baby
Gunther: you sure?
Megan: mhmm i am sure
(megan and gunther run to thier room laughing, eric shows up, goes to tay's room) it hasn't changed at all
Tay: (jumps) jesus eric, you scared me, and ya i know, it still looks good though :) (puts her summer dress on) is this ok?
Eric: it's perfect :)
Tay: alright then, let's go (goes down stairs and grabs her cake, her and eric drive to his mom's place)
Eric: tay, sam is here to (opens the front door) mom , dad were here
Heather: Eric, tay how lovely (kisses them both)
Craig: Hello tay still keeping my son in line?
Tay: trying to, remember he is like you, stubborn
Craig (chuckles) like father like son, hows is gunther and megan?
Tay: thier good, talking about having another baby
Heather: thats wonderful news :)
Eric: Where is sam and matt?
Heather: oh, sam is outside, and matt still hasn't arrived
(Tay and Eric go outside and find sam)
Tay: Sam (hugs him) i missed you so much, how have you been
Sam: Hello tay, i have been just dandy, and yourself?
Tay: I'm ok :) (sits beside him) so how is your family?
Sam: there doidng great, sila has her first tooth, and jordin is taking after me
Tay: and how is ian
Sam: a typical teenager, he isn't talking to me since i took away his keys
Tay: he will soon grow out of it
Sam: i hope so
Eric: sam.... are you goign to tell her?
Sam: (sighs) Tay, i am sorry about before, i never ment to hurt you
Tay: it's ok sam, i forgive you
Sam: Your not mad about it then?
Tay: no. i got over it, besides, you were right, he was an assole
Sam: he was killed, in action
Tay: omg, that is horrible, were you there to...
Sam: for awhile, then they shipped me back, bullet in my shoulder, and i never went back
Tay: (hugs him tight) i am sorry sam, that you went to war worried about me
Sam: its alright, thats what kept me going, was your letters every week
Tay: well someone had to keep you boys in line
Eric: Sam, were glad your home. and also. Tay has something to tell you
Tay: (sighs) Sam, remember that beach house you wanted? it was wrecked and stuff, but you said that no matter what, one day you would have it?
Sam: ya i rememeber, it was sold though
Tay: (hands him the deeds to the cottage) consider it a thank you gift, for being like my big brother all these years
Sam: Omg tay... i can't thank you enough
Tay: you can, by letting me use it sometimes?
Sam: of course you can, i love you tay, like a little sister, now then i must go tell mom (kisses tay cheek) thank you (runs inside)
Eric: i think, he is gonna be the happiest person on this earth, except me of course, now then, should we go inside for some of my mom's famous fried chicken and mashed potatoes?
Tay: let's go :)
(inside, everyone is gathered around the table laughing and joking with each other)
Matt: Hey lover boy, pass me the peas
Eric: F**k you matt (gives him the peas) pansy a*s
Heather: boys, languge, so tay, what have you been up to?
Tay: Just getting ready for graduation
Eric: she is on the honor role, and she is our class victorian
Heather: wow, congrads, You know, eric is goign to collage this fall
Tay: he has told me, i am goign to the same collage actaully, child care
Heather: thats fantastic, you can keep an eye on our boy
Tay: thats what i plan to do, well hope to
Sam: Mom, Dad, i have something to tell you
Heather: what is it sam?
Sam: Tay just gave me the deed to the cabin i was telling you about
Heather: Omg sam, it was one of your dreams to own that beach house, tay, thank you
Tay: He deserved it, and besides, you guys need some place to relax as a family
Craig: Tay, i speak for everyone, when i say thank you, for everything you have done for us
Tay: Your welcome, you guys are like my second family, you took care of me when i was younger
Heather: And we still feel like your our daughter
Eric: Matt, sam, i need to talk to you 2, and you to craig
Heather: Ahem, what about dishes and clean up
Tay: I'll help do dishes (picks up the dishes)
Heather: thank you dear (stacks the dishes in the dish washer) Tay, You know i love like a daughter right
Tay: Of course, and i think of you as my second mother (wipes down counters and the table) whats up?
Heather: (sighs) That beach house you bought, it has more then enough bedrooms, i want you to come when ever you feel like
Tay: Only if you call me if you need me to bring something out with me
Heather: of course, (hugs her) If it wasn't for you, sam wouldn't be here, so i have to thank you for that to
Tay: It was my letters, i told him not to do anythign stupid, but i learned that my ex bf was killed there, being stupid
Heather: well he got what he deserved, no one deserves to be in abusive relationship
Tay: i am just glad its over
(Ashley and jasmine come in)
Jasmine: auntie tay (hugs her) i got an a on my spelling test
Tay: congrads squirt :) she is a smart kid ashley
Ashley: that she is, tay, Heather, i have news
Heather: what is it dear?
Ashley: i'm pregant again (blushes)
Heather: oh well congrads (hugs her) another grand child, how nice :)
Tay: congrads Ashley (hugs her) i hope you will let me babysit
Ashley: of course i will, you do so well with jasmine
Matt: (comes into the kitchen with the guys) mom why are you crying? What did you 2 do
Tay: Matt, (hugs him) congrads
Matt: what was that for...
Eric: i think, ashley is having another baby (kisses her cheek) congrads ash
Ash: thank you (blushes)
Sam: I hope it is a boy this time (kisses her) congrads little one
craig: another grand baby to take fishing and to spoil. congrads love (kisses her forhead)
Ashley: Thank you all
Matt: (twirls her around) another little one running around, oh how i love you
Ashley: (laughing) I love you to
Matt: since everyone is here (drops to one knee) ashley jordin baker, will you marry me (shows her a engement ring)
Ashley: OMG yes (squeals) tay you wil by my brides maid right ;o
Tay: are you sure?
Ashley: i have no sisters and your my best friend, so ya i am sure
Matt: Eric, your goign to my best man, we always said if i got married you would be my best man, and i would be yours
Eric: of course
Tay: ashley, i will bt your maid of honor :) i am so excited for you 2
Matt: Tay, i love you
Ashley: Hey, your suposed to say that to me
Matt: no ashley, i adore you, i love tay like a sister, even when we were little, she would tag along and she was always on of us
Tay: ya, and the last time i hung out with you guys, i ended up with a wet t-shirt if i can remember
Matt: oh ya (chuckles) i sprayed you with a hose, because you were making fun of me
Tay: oh ya, i was calling you matty fatty (giggles) i'm sorry matt
Matt: its alright, i will just repay some day
Tay: fine, but no wet t-shirts alright?
Matt: Fine:), eric, i think you better get this lovely lady home
Eric: oh.. are you ready to go tay?
Tay: if you are
Eric: well, it was nice hanging with my family. but it time for us to go
Heather: Come visit us again tay, we always enjoy your company
Matt: and your cake
Ashley: (elbows matt) shut it
Matt: fine, sorry
Tay: its alright matt, i will bake an extra special small cake for you next time i come
Matt: sounds good to me
Sam: see you later tay, and i still worry about you (hugs her)
Tay: Thanks sam, i love you all, take care
(Eric and Tay leave and drive to her house)
Eric: Tay, do you mind if we sit by the lake for a bit?
Tay: sure
(Eric and Tay walk to the lake and put thier feet in)
Tay: is there something you wanted to talk about?
Eric: Sort of, Tay, i want us to be a couple, i love you
Tay: That sounds like a plan to me
Eric: really?
Tay: Of course eric, your sweet, funny, your family loves me, and i love you
Eric: one other thing though, Sam, he worries alot about you, so i gave him your cell number. i hope thats alright
Tay: Of course it is, Sam is like my big brother, and now i can talk to him whenever :) it was nice of you eric
Eric: (kisses her) There family, i have to be nice