Shh it's a surprise (open)

[Mallory Johnson]

"No." She took his arm and marched him back to the couch. "You are failing as a friend right now" she said sternly. "I want to hear all about it. NOW." She crossed her arms and waited.

Sammi and Mal swapped glances and moved closer.

[Liam Grayson]

Liam just smiled and laughed, he knew it would be hard hiding it from her. "Yes, I'm on a date with her, met her in the soccer field, sometimes we go to restaurants, other times, we cook food together, plus she is also pretty good at video games.. I'm not even capable of winning against her." Liam said, thinking about that day, it was funny, he never really knew that girls also play video games, he got his ass handed a couple of times in video games, with all sort of bets.

[Mallory Johnson]

"That's adorable!" She clapped. She was happy for him. "But you should really do some recon work on your girlfriend before betting on things like video games. The girl is a major jock...just like that one" she gestured to Mal who raised an eyebrow. "of course she's going to beat you at a mere video game" she laughed. She lowered her voice, her eyes sparkling mischieviously. "And how far have you gotten with her? Come on, my status as a friend needs to get me some juicy details!"

[Liam Grayson]

Liam just looked at her, he couldn't control it, as he was laughing, that clapping just made Maggie look different then the fighter Maggie he knows. Though he didn't realize she would have that sparkling in the eyes, he just looked at her calmly, wondering if it was such a good idea to feed that curiosity "I don't think I can discuss much details." Liam said, smiling at Maggie. As he got up from the couch. "Marcus need a hand?"

[Mallory Johnson]

Maggie tried to follow him into the kitchen. "Wait, you have to" she began but was stopped when her path was blocked by Sammi and Mal.

Sammi raised an eyebrow. "Going somewhere, Russell?"

"Ooh look who's all tough." Maggie's lips tugged upwards but she forced her face to remain impassive.

"You want me to be tough, I will. I was hoping it wouldn't get there. You need to back off. Liam doesn't have to tell you everything that happens between him and Becky. So back. off."

"Make. Me." Maggie spoke just as slowly, each word coming out as a hiss."

Sammi took a step forward but Mal got inbetween them. "Uh...little help out here, guys."

[Liam Grayson]

Liam just entered the kitchen and was helping around by cutting some vegetables until he heard Mal's voice, he looked at Marcus both guys sighing at the same time. As Liam stepped in to see Maggie and Sammi. If they were living in some kind of cartoon world, fire would be sparking between their eyes right now. Liam just put the palm of his hand on his forehead. "Maggie.. Sammi no fighting please..." Liam just said, looking at Marcus for some help. Liam wished Becky was here she would know what to do and maybe she could reveal some more information on the relationship they have, since girls tend to talk about a lot of things.

[Mallory Johnson]

Maggie and Sammi glared around Mal but said nothing.

Mal sighed in relief. "Thank you so much guys. I didn't know what I was going to do. They literally are two seconds from a cat fight."

"We can hear you" Maggie reminded her.

Marcus took Maggie by the arm and led her away, leaving Liam and Mal to deal with Sammi.

[Liam Grayson]

Liam was grateful when Marcus took Maggie away from Sammi, Liam soon looked at Mal, wondering what they could do to calm Sammi down. She always seemed to get that way when Maggie was around. "Never understand the rivalry between you two... no worries.. I won't try to get you two to be friends...though if.. you know the fighting could stop..for a while.." Liam just said, after all it was his house and he was completely healed.

[Mallory Johnson]

"I will never be friends with her" Sammi said sharply. "And I'm sorry Liam. I really am. But I can't be here. Not with her here." She shook off Mal's arm and left.

Mal stared after her for a moment. "I can...I can go and get her back if you want, Liam. She should be here for your party."

[Liam Grayson]

"Yeah Mal. .get her back and.. let's try to keep em.. away from each other." Liam just said, as he looked at the door, he was a bit sad that Sammi went away because of this, though he knew that Sammi and Maggie couldn't get along, they would never get along even if they were the only humans living. "I hope Becky will come, so far, she is great with this kind of stuff. Plus.. I do miss her.."

[Mallory Johnson]

Mal chuckled sympathetically and put a hand on Liam's shoulder. "Becky might be coming later, don't you worry about it. And I'll be right back with Sammi." She slid her feet into a pair of clogs and hurried outside.

Marcus and Maggie reappeared from around the corner. Marcus lifted an eyebrow. "Liam, what did you do, man?"

[Liam Grayson]

Liam just looked at Marcus and shrugged. "Didn't do anything, plus you know how Sammi gets." Liam just said, walking toward the kitchen to help him out with the cooking. "No worries Maggie, you'll get the details, probably from Becky when she comes here, or from me." Liam said smiling, as he resumed cutting the vegetables. "You doing the special sauce Marcus?"

[Mallory Johnson]

Marcus shrugged. He couldn't argue with that. "Sure, I'm on it" he called over one shoulder beginning to prepare the sauce.

Maggie rolled her eyes but didn't push the issue. Clearly, he wasn't comfortable with the idea of gossiping...yet. "I'd rather get the details from you" she reminded him. Then she sighed reluctantly. "Ok, ok...what time is Becky getting here?" She actually liked Becky. And Mal wasn't that bad either. They were sporty girls so they weren't all hair twirly and screeching.

Mal dragged Sammi back into the room. "We're back...and we're staying." She gave Sammi a pointed look before adding casually, "Oh and Liam, there's someone outside looking for you...I think you'll want to go see who it is." She gave him a knowing smile.

(PS - how far have Liam and Becky gotten? lol I need to know so I can have Becky be all gossipy once Maggie demands info haha)

[Rebecca Dawes]

Becky leaned againt the front of her cherry red sedan, keys in one hand, waiting for her boyfriend to come outside. She had spotted Sammi and Mal in an argument just as she had parked. Cutting the engine and stepping from the car, she had approached them and found out that they were in a discussion about why Sammi should go back inside. Becky had lived across the street from Mal for her whole life which meant she was across the street and to the left one house of Sammi for the same amount of time. Their three houses made a crooked triangle. And although Sammi and Mal were closer friends, the three of them told each other everything. So Becky was easily able to get the feel of what was going on. "You should go back" she advised Sammi. "Liam's your friend. Just forget about Maggie." And Sammi had listened.

"Oh, and when you're there, tell Liam I want to see him out here for a minute" she added with a small smile, returning to lean against her car.

[Liam Grayson]

Liam finally finished cutting the vegetables, he looked over at Marcus to see if he needed help but both guys could cook. Liam took a bag of Tostitos chips and put them on a metal plate, he put sauce on it and eventually cut some cheese. Putting something else as well to give it that Nachos restaurant taste as he put the plate in the oven. Liam heard the door opening and went to check. He could see Mal and Sammi getting in, he just smiled and listened to Mal, he was about to go back until she said someone was waiting for him outside, he turned and saw Mal's face, which meant Becky was here. He practically ran to the door, opened it and went outside. He looked at Becky and just smiled. "I missed you." Liam said with his usual smile, his eyes also seemed to sparkle, he was always happy when Becky was around.


(Huh normal couple thing haha, hands holding, kissing, the usual stuff couples do haha)