I put the I in lie (pafp)

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(Hey, I just thought I would mention I'm probable going to be really inactive until Christmas. I'll still be getting on and try to post once a day.
Also, For the plot. I got a little Idea, Ben's wife could get in touch maybe with some reporters. And tell them this whole tale about how Ben had been cheating on her with some tramp. So this big story comes out in the papers and such about the Cheating Ben and Tess. Possibly leading too fans and reporters harassing them for details. And possibly putting Tess down as the women who stole Ben from his wife. Making things a tad hard on the couple because Tess isn't used too. Nor can really handle the criticism from the people. )

Tess watched him carefully as he stood up, Heading to the hot tub and returning to her. In moments his arms enveloped her and she rested her head against his chest as she hugged him gently. Soon hearing his words, She began softly. "Its alright.. You don't need to apologize. " She told him gently, Repeating what she had told him before. Hugging him gently for a few moments before pulling away as he said he was fine. Eyebrows furrowing. He wasn't fine! He was bleeding! But she didn't argue against him. Just gave him a look as she following him towards the house. She was still a tad shakey and frightened, Staying mostly quiet and following more in his shadow. As if she was unsure to make a wrong move should she become the target of his yelling. She'd eventually figure out Ben wasn't like the other men she dated, But old habits died hard.

She stopped as they met his mother at the door. Resisting a laugh as she cupped his cheek to check his wounds, Though she knew she would have done the same thing had it been Eric. Still, A smile grew on her face. Watching him as he headed up the stairs before she glanced to his mother, Promising softly. "I'll take care of him. Don't worry! " She said perkily, Her fear subsiding now that the yelling at stopped. Though she was still cautious. Her gaze flicking back towards Ben as he headed up the stairs.

Following behind him and too the rest room. She then studied him for a moment before she hurried to her bag. She then returned after a moment with some pain medicine, Giving it too him and saying. "Here, It must hurt.. Luckily it doesn't seem too bad.. " She then looked towards the medicine cabinet. Picking some thing out to put on it before she looked for a bandage. Sadly she couldn't find any normal ones. Only the kind for children, And so she held up two boxes. Saying. "Do you want one a star wars one or a Scooby Doo one. " She asked, A joking smile growing on her face as she looked over at him.

She would personally say Scooby Doo. But that was just her. Turning to face him and stepping over to get a closer look at his cuts. She then frowned a bit, Asking gently. "I'm sorry Ben... I didn't mean to cause any trouble. If I had known she was coming over I would have stayed at a hotel or some thing... " Tess couldn't help but feel bad. Who knows, They might have been able to work things out better if she hadn't have been there. But no. It had turned into a screaming match and Ben was injured. If it wasn't obvious yet well.. Tess had never been some one for confrontation.

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(Thanks. I just didn't want you to think I had forgotten the thread or anything should i Go inactive! I've been busy helping my grandpa and dad with there music store. XP Plus My dad might be getting surgery soon so its all a mess going on! )

Tess frowned a bit as she listened to him. Opening her mouth to speak as she stood there, But then in moments he was gone. Leaving her behind, It seemed like he did this alot. Just left.. But Tess didn't comment on it. There was no one here she could mention it too! And so she let out a small sigh. Her gaze drifting down to the floor as she took a deep breath. Tess then set the boxes of bandages down before leaving the room. Deciding after a moment to go check on the boys, And so she quietly left.

Peeking into each room to check on them, Seeing Eric had done climbed into bed with Micheal she found herself chuckling and shaking her head, Making her way over and gently kissing Eric on his head and Micheal too before pulling the covers over them. Making sure each was sleeping soundly, For she simply had this need to take care of children. It didn't matter if they weren't her own. She wanted to take care of them. Tess after such proceeded to do a few more little things around the house before she decided to check on Ben. A while had past so hopefully he would be about finished.
Heading into the room. She snuck up behind him quietly, Wrapping her arms around him and giving him a hug. Gently kissing his cheek before saying. "Hey handsome? Whatcha doing? " She asked curiously, Her gaze flickering to his computer.

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(Hehe, Its fun. But I'm not a musician, I prefer sculpting little statues. But Woohoo! I'mma be off work for tomorrow and the next day! So I'll be on for a little while. <3 )

Tess found herself wrapping one arm around him and resting her other on his chest as she sat there. Smiling up at him, Though she found her eyebrow soon raising as he suggested dinner. Soon saying perkily. "First your bed, Then your hot tub. Now this? Are you trying to spoil me? " She teased and gently kissed him on the lips. Amusement glistening on her face. Dinner alone with him sounded nice though she had to admit. She loved the kids and all but she didn't get much time for herself some days! And so Tess soon told him. " Thats alright though, I like being spoiled. " She joked.

She snuggled up against him for a moment before she pulled away and climbed to her feet, Just in time too. Because guess who came bursting in? Little Eric. Racing over to his mother holding her phone, he reached up to her and said. "Mommy, Grandma told me to take this too you. Its Miss April. " Tess smiled at him and said. "Thank you Eric. " She then looked at Ben and told him softly. "I'll be right back. " Before stepping out of the room to talk with April. Though Ben had a fallen out with the women. Tess had been friends with her since she was a teenager, So one argument wasn't likely to change there relationship very easily.
Eric then looked over at Ben. Pouting softly before that changed to a smile and he asked. "Can you play drums? " He asked happily, Having noticed the Piano and such. Heading over and peering curiously at the man. Tess had said he was interested in drums before. So it wasn't super surprising that was his first question.

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Too say the boy looked excited.. Well it was a understatement. A big smile was on his face as he saw the drums, Soon saying. "Cool... " Practically bouncing as he stood there! As soon as he was shown the drumsticks he swiped them up. And moving over to the drums to play on them, Because what little boy could resist banging on some drums? He then said. "Yes Mr, Ben! Can you teach me? " He asked happily. Soon testingly hitting one of the drums to hear the sound before well.. He went all out banging on them. No real beat to it, But he was probable too excited to care. They'd need to get him a drum pad so he didn't make so much noise. He seemed like he really might be interest, The kids that were always had this starry eyed look to them.

And then Tess soon returned, Luckily she managed to see Eric first before she heard him, And so turned off her hearing Aid swiftly, Partially mute to the world. She began heading over and scooped up Ben's head phones to add a extra bit of protection. For Eric's drumming could probable hurt even some one with normal hearings ears! She then headed over and gave Ben a awkward smile as if she found this amusing before looking at Eric. She then moved her hand to sigh, As speaking was a tad difficult when not being able to hear. Not to mention Ben probable wouldn't be able to hear her over Eric any way. ' Is he teaching you to play? ' The boy, Who had a basic understanding of Sign language. As he had to when his mother was some what Deaf, Simply nodded before going back to hitting on the drums. Causing Tess to simply shake her head with a smile.

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Tess seemed rather surprised at him. But his explanation made sense so she soon smiled. Signing back to him. 'Thats good that you know this! I had to learn in case there ever was a emergency where my hearing aid stopped working and such. ' She explained. And then her smile widened what he gave her the thumbs up. Taking off the head phones only to replace them with her hearing aid. She watched Eric squeal. "Really! Thank you Mr! " Moving forward to hug Ben, Seemed the boy was starting to like the man. And then he was running off to wake the others. Tess simply smiled and shook her head as she watched him leave.

Her thoughts then moved to her conversation with April, Gazing drifting to Ben before saying. "Hey? Could I borrow the car? April called and said one of our friends, Amelia lost another gig, She hasn't managed to get one in two months I think... So April wants me to cheer her up.. " Tess explained, She then thought for a moment before saying. "You can come with if you want. You might like Amelia, She's a soloist ballet dancer and violinist. " Tess explained, Though Amelia was more into classical music you never knew! They could get along wonderfully. Besides, It would probable do wonders for Amelia's spirits if a rockstar came to help cheer her up. Ben also probable understood the pains of being a starving artist as well.

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Tess smiled at his agreement. Glad he would be coming with her, Who knows. Perhaps they could go some place nice after she met up with her friend. Hurrying off soon to go get dressed in some better clothing. She'd need to get more clothes soon though she figured.. She didn't have many sets here. Eric could maybe borrow the other boys clothing if he needed too.. Soon finishing up and brushing her hair. She headed down stairs right around the time Ben was going towards the front door. Hurrying to meet up with him.

Tess followed him out towards the car. Saying to him as she walked. "Amelia lives in one of those apartments by that old flea market. " Tess said, She figured he might not know the location of the apartments. But the market was a bit of a well known place around here. Stopping at the car and pulling herself in. She glanced over at him and smiled. "You'll love Amelia. She makes the best pumpkin pies and junk. Oh my gosh.. " she then probed his shoulder and said jokingly. "Suck up to her and we might be able to convince her to make us some. " She teased, Of course she was kidding! Though... Pumpkin pie was wonderful, Brownies were better.. Maybe she could talk Amelia into making them brownies? Amelia's diet ment she couldn't eat any of the sweets, So she normally just gave them to her friends during the holidays or birthdays and such.

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Tess found herself grinning that he knew where she was talking about. Saying happily. "Oh I know, Its a lovely place. Who knows, Maybe we could look around up there before we leave. " She told him, Watching as they pulled up to the place and he said to lead the way. Nodding swiftly, She soon got out the car and began leading him along. It really wasn't the kind of place that one would deem a nice area. Graffiti on the wall, The smell of smoke from some of the rooms. But no one bothered them, Not seeming to have noticed who Ben was, If they had it would be almost certain the two would start getting pestered by people. Stopping at a house, Tess then knocked on the door. Waiting there with a large smile.

Soon enough a young women, About 23 in age opened the door. From the smile on Tess's face this was clearly Amelia. The women was skinny.. And not in the pretty way, More anorexic. Dark circles showed under hey eyes. As if she was work out. Her left foot was a tad bandaged but the full damage couldn't be seen do to her slippers. This was clearly a women devoting every thing to her career. Even at the damage of her body. She did have a sweet looking face. As if begging any one who saw her to be her friend. With pretty blue eyes and short thick curly hair. She was also a tad short, Causing her to look up at both of them.
She clearly hadn't expected Tess to come over, But her face was in shock at the sight of Ben. Not saying Hello. Simply lifting up a hand to point at him. Looking to Tess as if making sure he was actually here as she said. "I-Is he? " She began. But Tess simply smiled. Stepping inside
Giving Amelia a hug she then looked to Ben and told him perkily. "Ben, This is Amelia. Amelia this is Ben. " Amelia still seemed pretty much in shock. And soon whispered to Tess. "He's shorter then I imagined.. " She said, Watching him wide wide blue eyes. She then looked around before moving out the way so he could come in.
The apartment wasn't to bad. She clearly kept it looking nice, And she had a old record player along with a few records to go with it on the counter. Her Violin sitting on its stand on the other side of the room. Which from the music books on the table and such she had been studying up on songs before they came over.

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Tess couldn't help but giggle at her friends reaction to the star. Tess herself was a tad surprised, She had never thought of Ben being that popular. She'd surely had never heard of him before the ladies started talking about him at school! Still her knowledge of rock stars was greatly limited. Except from what her friends at told her.. And even then she tended to zone out when they were talking about music, It was some thing she could never enjoy so it didn't interest her much!
Amelia seemed so excited, Her smile grew wider as he commented about her violin. She then told him. " A little.. Though My Ex would tell you I love the thing more then I loved her. " She joked, Her violin was a bit of her baby. Which was partially why Amelia was living alone now. Her previous girlfriends hadn't been to fond of the way she put her career before every thing else.

It was then she took in the fact that Tess and Ben were together. And a frown suddenly showed on her face. Noting the injuries. She then murmured, "Wait aren't you married. " She suddenly commented. A look of confusion coming over the girls face. Tess then quickly decided to clear things up by saying. "Him and his wife.. Had a falling out. " She said, Deciding to leave things at that. And Amelia took the hint not to ask to many questions. It would probable be all over the internet in a few days any way. She could find out more then! She then looked back at Ben and smiled happily. " Can I get you any thing to drink? Food? And place to sit? " She said, Clearly she was fan. That and she had a rockstar in her house. Who wouldn't be freaking out! She clearly was trying to keep herself from squealing in excitement and getting her camera to take a bunch of pictures.

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(Eek! Sorry for late reply. I've been busy at work, And trying to make a Halloween costume. )

The young women seemed rather surprised at the sight of the bruises. But she didn't comment on it, She wasn't going to get into such personal business. Besides, She was already happy enough! A star was in her home! Nodding and skipping off to her fridge, Well it seemed Tess and Ben had made her day!
As she left the room it didn't take long before Tess was next to Ben, Giving him a small kiss and smiling. When she heard Amelia call. "If you guys want any beer or any thing. I have some in the fridge, One of my neighbors gave them to me after they had some big party. " Tess seemed to perk up, Finally. She could drink, She then looked at Ben and teased. "You don't get one.. You didn't bring me home any last night. " She teased, Childishly sticking her tongue at him. She doubt he would want any thing any way. Not after his hangover!

Tess then called. "I'll take some, What kind you got. " Tess honestly wasn't that big of a drinker. Though she loved the stuff, She had a very low alcohol tolerance, And with her taking care of Eric most days she didn't get a chance. Soon reaching the fridge and peering in with Amelia. The two seemed rather good buddies for soon Tess said in mock anger. "You fixed cake and didn't tell me. " Giving her a light shove. Amelia soon laughed and said. "Oh no. My mom made it, She keeps forgetting I can't eat the stuff. I'd feel guilty for weeks! " She told him, She was very serious about her weight. Tess on the other hand had a lot of difficulty gaining weight as a child, So tended to eat a lot. Soon she said. "Your mom fixed Cake and you didn't Tell me! " She said, Playfully hitting Amelia on the shoulder and Amelia giving a teasing. "Owie.. "

Amelia then said. "Help your self to the fridge, Do please take home the cake. It'll just go to waste here. " She told them, Returning to Ben and passing him a bottle of water before she sat down. Tess was of course ruffling threw the fridge, Soon getting herself a slice of the cake. And one of the beers before returning. Sitting beside Ben and seeming rather pleased with her findings in the fridge.
Amelia simply giggled before turning her attention to Ben and saying jokingly. " Watch her, She'll get as drunk as a skunk if your not careful. " Tess though grinned and pointed at Amelia. Saying after she swallowed her bite of cake. "Hey! I resemble that remark! " Tess said, The two seemed very light and joking together. Amelia then continued. " So, Mr. Danver? How did you meet Tess? Did April introduce you two or something? "

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Tess smiled brightly as the two seemed to be getting along, Better then with April! At least one of her friends Ben seemed to like. When Ben moved closer she leaned gently against him, Taking a drink of her beer. Choosing to watch now rather then speak. Amelia was smiling and nodding in agreement to calling him Ben, And laughed at his comment about April. Saying. "Let me guess? She was being her normal self? Don't worry, She's a b*tch towards everyone. Don't take anything she said personal. " Amelia told him, It was just her thing really! When you got to know April she tended to act a bit better.

She seemed interested in his words. It did explain a couple things. Though she wondered how the boys took it, But she didn't ask. Instead she said softly. "Well, Take care of Tess then. If not I'll have to stop buying all your CD's. " She teased, It was then the door opened with out warning. A twelve year old poked his head in. Holding in his arms a younger girl. She was pretty small and sucking on a pacifier so couldn't be that old. He then said. " Ma'am... Dad and Mom are yelling again.. I'm going to my friends house.. Can you watch little sister? " He asked curiously. Amelia found herself sighing but nodding. Saying. "Alright, You be careful Kiddo. " She said, Standing up and heading over. It didn't take long before the boy was running off. Leaving his sister behind who seemed to know Amalia well enough that she didn't cry when she was taken by the lady.

Picking up the dark haired child, Amelia headed back over and said. "Sorry about that, There parents are a bit... Awful. So they tend to stay over here with me when there parents are drunk. " Amelia explained. Sitting back down with the little girl on her lap. She then introduced. "This is Zoey. " She said softly. And well, Every one just had to know that if there was a baby in the room. Tess was going to be there. Standing up and swiftly heading over, Leaving poor Ben behind as she scooped up the little girl. "Well hello there! " She said happily, The excitement clear on her face. Amelia just kind of moved out the way, As if she had expected this reaction. Tess soon returned to Ben. Though her focus was on the baby who she was oohing and awwing over. Amelia laughed at the sight before saying to Ben. "She does this with every baby. Don't worry. " She told him, Tess adored little things! What more could be said? And the little girl seemed to be liking the attention.