Hey everyone! Sorry my updates are crazy far apart! Life is crazy but here you go! Happy 4th of July tomorrow!

Chapter 14

Up leaned forward and stopped an inch away, their noses brushing. He placed his free hand on her cheek and waited for her to close the gap. It was him asking her permission, he didn't want to do anything she didn't absolutely want. Taz searched Up's eyes trying to see what he was feeling, not sure if she should take that leap again. Staring back at her was blue eyes full of adoration and slight nervousness. It was everything she needed. Taking a deep breathe Taz's last thought was this could be it.

"SHIT!" Johnson exclaimed as he opened the door to step out into the living room. The pair on the couch sprung apart almost too opposite ends, their faces bright red. Will might have laughed if he didn't feel so bad. He had heard their laughter from the bedroom earlier and hoped they were finally completely ok with each other again. He knew they how in love with each other they were but something always seemed to get in their way before they could confess it. Now it was him who got in their way. He didn't mean to! He was just surprised that's all! He wasn't prepared to walk out and have them be that close.

"Sorry! Sorry!" he apologized and ran back into the second bedroom. Up cleared his throat and rubbed the back of neck while Taz bounced her knee and stuttered, " Um I … I'm …. Uhhhh …". She was rapidly looking for a way out and spotted it in the kitchen. "I am going to get ice!" she shouted jumping up to grab the bucket and sprint from the room. The slamming of the hotel door signaled to the others to emerge from their rooms. Up now had his head in his hands and was obviously berating himself. AJ looked to Sarah who shrugged, they had been a tiny bit distracted while they were um… unpacking. They looked to Will who shook his head as if to say just leave him alone. He knew Up wasn't ready to talk about his feelings with Taz let alone the rest of the group. A little confused Andrew went to cheer him up.

"Hey big bro, you wanna go out on the town tonight?" Up lifted his head and slowly smiled at his little brother, "What did you have in mind?"

"Well, how about dinner, dancing, and a little exploring?" AJ responded getting nods of approval from both Sarah and Johnson. "Sure sounds good. I think I'll go jump in the shower and get ready then." Up reasoned leaving the room.

Sarah spoke after he was completely gone, "If you don't want to talk to Up about what happened that's understandable but I know Taz. She needs to talk about it or it will overwhelm her. So you guys get ready and I'll go find Taz." With that she swept from the room leaving a since of finality behind. "She is scary when she takes charge, good luck with that dude." Will pointed out and laughing at AJs worried facial expression. "Oh it's so on William" he challenged and chased Johnson with a couch pillow.

Meanwhile, Sarah finally found Taz. She was sitting back against the ice machine hugging the ice bucket. "Taz? Darling, what happened? She questioned joining her on the floor. Taz glanced at her and scoffed " Did you and Andrew have fun unpacking? You guys make out like teenagers." Immediately Sarah's hand flew to her neck covering the fresh hickey.

"I told him not to do that! He is dead when I get back!"

"It's a good thing I am getting ice! Don't worry; I'll help you cover it with makeup. It's kind of cute, mostly gross, but cute." Taz reasoned.

"Ok weirdo, now what happened?" Taz started playing with her hair and told Sarah what occurred between her and Up. "Damn it William! He has the worst timing sometimes. How are you feeling about it over all?"

"I feel…" Taz sighed deeply almost tiredly, "scared. I want him so much and that's terrifying." Sarah took her hand, "That's what love is supposed to feel like, terrifying in the best ways. You just have to give it a chance and see where it goes."

"I know it's been a year since the party and the incident with that tramp." Taz practically spit the last part, "but we are just getting back to being comfortable around each other like we used to. I missed us. I don't want to have it messed up again." She finished staring into the ice bucket like it held all of the answers. Sarah felt the conflicting emotions coming from her and grabbed her second hand. "Hey look at me." Taz looked up, "Everything while be okay. There is an easy fix." Taz's eyes widened in disbelief, "Yeah, like what?"

"Do what feels right, for you and between the two of you. Do what makes you happy, whether that be jumping Up when you get back to the room or taking it super slow. I know you don't think he loves you like you love him but you guys were just about to kiss! It means he obviously has feelings and the fact that he was basically asking your permission proves how good of a guy he is. He would never do anything he wasn't sure that you wanted. The signs of feelings are there you just have to let them lead you guys together, the speed of which you arrive is your decision."

"You're right, thank you. I knew I kept you around for a reason." Taz responded and the pair hugged. "Now let's go get sexy for our night out!" Taz has a face splitting smile just as Sarah hoped and they ran off to the room.

Sooooooo How was it? Please review! Next chapter is really fluffy and somewhat sexy so there's that! Love you! ~ Catie :)