Misunderstood }{ (C)

[Noel]

Liza had turned on some sad but soothing music, Kimber was just glad it wasn't Taylor Swift anymore. The petite girl was now hanging half way off her bed upside down. Staring at Kimber's feet she asked," Kim, do you think I was being too friendly with Caleb?" Kimber looked up from her cell phone. She'd been reading an email from her parents, saying they wanted to come visit. Flipping her long red hair over her shoulder she thought about her answer. She clicked her tongue against her teeth before answering," There's nothing wrong with being friendly with people. I just think sometimes you don't know where the line between friendliness and over friendliness is. And you run the risk of leading people on." Liza frowned (which ironically looked like a smile from her position) and mulled over this. Perhaps sometimes she got carried away.

"But I never thought of him that way. You know that," the brunette protested. THe blood was rushing to her head now, making her face red. Kimber gave her a scolding look before telling her to sit up. She didn't just to spite her friend. Before Kimber could answer her she heard voices. Well, a voice, outside the door. Both girls looked at the door. Liza sat up and instantly there were spots in front of her eyes. She held her head for a moment before glancing at Kimber. Kimber raised an eyebrow and Liza whispered," I don't want to get it. You get it."

"It's your dorm!"
"Please Kimmy? Please please?"

Kimber huffed and shook her head. But she stood up none the less and walked toward the door. She turned the knob, sticking her head out. She looked from her own boyfriend to the frozen Signal," Yes, how may I, the doorman of Liza Dean's dorm, be of service." Liza rolled her eyes. Honestly, she was hanging out with Blake too much now.

[Signal]

"Yes, I came to complain about the lack of mint on my pillow ms. I think you should... make it up to me..." Blake stepped forward, wrapping an arm around Signal and looking over the girl's shoulder. "My good buddy here has something he'd like to say to little ms flirty pants over there. By the way Liza! I know I'm a bad influence and all, but don't copy my moves!" He chuckled, realizing a little late that it was a bit in bad taste.

He slid his hand off Sig's shoulder and moved past Kimber.

"Well kiddies. Make. Up."

[Noel]

Kimber gave Blake an unamused look, but it didn't reach her eyes. She wanted nothing more then to make it up to him but she was dealing with a crisis at the moment. So instead she rolled her eyes before saying," I think you'll have to take that up with the maid service. She usually comes at night." She opened the door a little wider, looking at Signal expectantly. Why was he being so quiet anyway. The red head winced at her boyfriend's choice of words, looking over her shoulder into the room. Liza had her arms crossed and did not look amused.

Kimber hated to remind Blake but he was on sloppy ice with Liza. After the two blow outs they had had Liza was always a tiny bit wary of him. Sure, she loved the guy, he was her friend. But Liza hated him a little bit too. Looked like hate was winning at the moment. THe brunette growled," For the last time I wasn't flirting. I would never want to do anything to hurt Signal." She stomped to her desk chair and sat down, glaring at the wall. Kimber let Blake push past and motioned Signal to follow. Blake's command seemed to do nothing for the tiny girl who just turned her glare on him. Kimber bit her lip a brief moment before saying," Maybe we should...go."

[Signal]

Blake winked at the redhead as he walked past, cocking an eyebrow at the daggers that the brunette was tossing... Woah... Siggy poo was in for it.

And so the boy walked into the room, his head down... He looked like he was about to get lethal injected.

"I'm sorry Liza... I overreacted..." He looked at her slowly, expecting to get a look of sure fury.

"I'm an idiot... I'll make it up to you I swear..."

Blake stepped past the two, an awkward second of being between them as he briskly moved.

"You know... I think I'll hold you to that maid service remark, but this isn't the place," he whispered as he brushed past, closing the door behind them.

"Jeez... Either he's knocking her up or she's knocking him down. Fun stuff."[/size]

[Noel]

Kimber nodded, trying to catch Liza's eye. The girl had been silent the whole time. She hadn't really reacted when Signal walked in and started talking. Finally Kimber sighed, gave Signal's shoulder a squeeze, and walked out after her boyfriend. Taking Blake's hand she laughed a bit at his joke surprisingly. She shook her head before leading the way down the hall. "You know, some day your jokes are going to get you into a lot of trouble."

When they were alone Liza was still glaring at the desk silently. Finally after what seemed like forever she turned to him abruptly," I would never ever cheat on you. I know how that feels and I know that it sucks. And to accuse me of doing anything remotely near it makes me feel like you don't even trust or know me." She stood up and crossed her arms. She pushed some dark hair out of her face, sliding the back of her hand across her eyes to hide tears. She looked at him sourly," You didn't even give me a chance to defend myself or explain anything. You just told me to leave." She'd learned something in the few years since her first relationship. She needed a backbone if she was to get anywhere in life. And yes, she was starting to realize she needed to draw her line between friendly and too friendly more clearly. Maybe in neon. But she didn't deserve to be brushed off and not heard out. By anyone.

[Signal]

"Someday? Babe, my jokes get us in trouble eeeeveryday. Doesn't make em any less hilarious. I'm just that damned awesome." He gave a bright grin, grabbing hold of her and bringing her into a kiss. "So about that complaint to the maid service... Think they may open up early this evening?" He grinned coyly at her, feeling a bit bad that he was in a mood while his friends were on the brink of losing each other... how weird would that be?

Signal didn't move, rather just stood there with his hands in his pockets, completely stock still. He hadn't really ever been in a fight where he couldn't just punch the other out... This was hard... He swallowed, feeling the weight on his shoulders to reply.

"I got scared... I'm sorry. I don't know what I was thinking..."

[Noel]

Kimber rolled her eyes at his comment as they continued down the hall. She was sure Blake got in more then one fight because of his mouth, not just verbal either. She smiled against his lips anyway as they kissed. She couldn't help it. Sometimes he was so charming it disarmed even her. Pulling away she cocked an eyebrow. Her lips formed a sultry smile in response to his question before looking around the hall. She too felt a tad guilty for having so much fun when her best friend was a wreck. But sometimes you couldn't do anything else except be there for someone. They had to figure this out on their own. So she pulled her boyfriend by the hand toward the parking lot. She strode toward her car confidently," I their hours have recently changed, if we hurry you may just catch them."

Liza bit her lip to keep from crying. Turning away she walked toward her window. Shaking her head her voice came out broken," Why? I don't think I've ever given you a reason to have to be scared. I feel like I've always tried to make sure you trusted me." She felt her lip tremble a little and she pressed the back of her hand against her mouth. Had she not been a good girlfriend? Did she come off as someone not to be trusted? Her head tilted toward the ceiling for a moment before she turned toward him again. She sighed a little her chest shuttering as she did," Caleb was never ever interested in me. He has a girlfriend, one he wants to propose to soon. He...he's just a friend. I could have told you all of that if you had given me a chance."

[Signal]

Blake smiled devilishly while he was pulled away, he had no reason to wonder what was going on in that room. At the end of it, things will go back to the way things were, they always seemed to around here. He had other things to preoccupy himself with now though... One very fiery red headed girl.... mmmmm mmmmm

Signal looked up at her, frowning at her. "You've been great, you are awesome. It's not like you did anything wrong, I just sort of... lost it." He stepped over toward her, trying to look her in the eyes.

"I'm serious, I just saw the guy and then he was all flirty... Whether he has a girlfriend or not, that was what he was doing I thought... I'm sorry. I was wrong. I do trust you." He looked down at the ground again, taking a step back.

"If you don't think I deserve another chance, I understand... But I'd really really make it up to you if you let me."

[Noel]

The brunette took a moment to inhale deeply. She looked over at him before letting it out slowly. Okay, okay she needed to calm down and just take a time out. Running her fingers through her hair she shifted her weight. Tension was beginning to drain. "This was just...one big misunderstanding. Right?" She gazed at him hopefully. She'd never experienced Signal being jealous of other guys. She had lots of guy friends. So it had thrown it off guard. But he had just had a bad day, everything was blown up.

Liza bit her lip before nodding. She saw his point. Her talk with Kimber had started her thinking. Maybe she would...tone that down. She wasn't very mindful of her actions, she'd be the first to admit. "I guess I would be wary too if I walked into that blind with you and a girl. But nothing happened. Nothing will ever happen." She wandered closer to him. She felt bad that he felt bad then anything else. She hated fighting, especially with someone who meant so much.

She crossed her arms and looked at her own feet. Tilting her face up a little she asked," How?" Her hazel eyes were a little blood shot from crying earlier. The tip of her nose was red and around her eyes were a little puffy. Kimber had told her it was unfair that she could still look adorable while crying. She was right in front of him now. Closing the space she hated. Shrugging she looked off to the side," I dont want to be with anyone but you. And everyone deserves a second chance."

[Signal]

Signal nodded his head, his eyes locking onto hers. "A horrible misunderstanding by me. I feel terrible." He put his hands behind his back, taking a step toward her too. He wasn't used to this. It was all so foreign. He and Liza had been together for years now, they should have had all these fights before now, but they hadn't. They were just so perfect, well usually. Blake and Kimber had gotten in way more fights than he had, they made it look so simple to make up and just get it going again.

"I don't know how to make it up to you, but I'll keep trying until I do." He shrugged his shoulders, taking her hands in his. "Just tell me you love me, please? Just me and no one else." He knew the answer, but hearing her say it was sweeter than music to him.

[Noel]

"Me too. I hate feeling terrible." Liza ran both hands into her hair for a moment before dropping them. She stared at the space above his head for a moment. Sure, they had spats now and then. Like who was going to pay for dinner or which Star Wars movie was the best. But big fights? She knew they weren't really perfect but she honestly forgot that sometimes. She tried to think of the last time they fought and the only thing that came to mind was even before they started dating.

She nodded. Really he didn't need to make it up to her in some sort of big way. In a few days she would lose whatever hurt or anger she had left. It was who she was. She didn't hold grudges. She squeezed his hands," Of course I love you. Just you, no one could even come close." She smiled slightly before closing the distance between them and embracing him. Wrapping her arms around him she let her head fall against his chest.

[Signal]

Signal enjoyed the embrace, happy and relieved all at the same time. "Me too," he said lamely. Feeling terrible was well... Terrible. The boy grabbed hold of her hand and pulled her toward the bed, sitting down and looking at her.

"I got a call from Randall. He wants you to come to the island. Thinks that he'd like to meet you. What do you say?" He had a feeling she'd say yes, but hoped she wouldn't be too upset having to drop it on her after such a fight.

[Noel]

Liza let herself be lead along. She suddenly felt a little tired.Bad moods usually did that to a person. She always felt tired after fighting with someone. It took all the energy out of you. She flopped down on the bed and bounced a little before settling beside him. She was taken slightly by surprise by his announcement. She raised an eyebrow in response. She'd heard about his Uncle for so long she felt like she knew him. But he seemed sort of intimidating at the same time. But this was the first time Signal had mentioned him wanting to meet her. Suddenly she felt excitement crush whatever hurt feelings she had left.

"Yes! I would love to go," Liza exclaimed a little too loudly before putting a hand over her own mouth. She giggled slightly before shifting on her bed, tucking her legs underneath her and sitting on her knees. She stretched up and clapped her hands together," Islands are exotic. Besides I've wanted to meet Randall for a long time and see where you lived but I wasn't sure...well I didn't know if you wanted me to." She shot him a sheepish look before continuing to imagine the scenarios and possibilities.

[Admin Signal]

Signal was so glad to see she wasn't still upset with him... In fact, it blew over so quick, he didn't think he deserved it. Instead on dwelling on that though, he gave her a smile. "Good, we have a fall break coming up in a few days, so I figured we'd go then. You haven't made any plans have you?" He gave her a small smile, grabbing her hand.

"We'll have to get there by boat... Planes don't do well in Bermuda, but it'll be a lot warmer than it is here. May be a bit of a long flight too, but I'll keep you entertained." He smiled at her, still a look of relief on his face. Randall... was going to be a fun one.

[Noel]

If Liza would be honest with herself, she'd know deep down she was still a little hurt. He did after all tell her to go and leave. But she loved him and she hated fighting in general so she was eager to push it to the side. Why let one fight ruin something so great after all? She bounced a little while she thought out loud," Well no not really. I wasn't going to go home. The only thing I had plans for was to go christmas shopping with Kimber but Im sure she'll understand. We were doing it early anyway." She squeezed his hand and smiled widely back. She didn't want to tell him that for a minute there she thought she'd just go home and find comfort in her parents and sulk. It would have pleased her sister greatly to hear they were fighting.

"Thats okay I like boats. I never get sea sick." Liza looked across her room to her calendar to mentally count the days. She tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear and asked," How long would it take to get there anyway? Do you think it'll be warm enough to swim?" She looked over at him with an excited expression. She'd been iffy about swimming since the incident at the Lake. But her sessions at the pool were helping. Besides being with him she would be safe. California might be warmer compared to other places but it was still time to pack away her shorts. It'd be nice to be somewhere warmer. She titled her head a bit before adding on," Are you going to tell your Uncle we are coming or is it a surprise?"