(A/N: I don't own Tracy Beaker or its characters. This is my first Tracy Beaker fanfic, so please be nice. Hopefully you will enjoy this story. Reviews are welcome. Thank you)

Carmen's Pov

I skipped downstairs to the kitchen where everyone was eating breakfast. A huge grin appeared on my face. "Happy Valentine's Day everyone!" As I took my seat in between Tee and Lilly, I noticed that no one was excited like I was.

"Don't remind us Carmen. Valentine's day makes want to throw up." Elektra groaned.

"Aw is it because no one decided to send the Grinch a Valentine's Day card?" Liam teased Elektra because of her dark attitude. She is hardly festive when we all try to celebrate holidays.

"Shut up Liam!" She yelled harshly. There was a chorus of 'oohs' around the room.

"I think Valentine's Day is sweet. We should do something instead of sitting around moping all day." Tee suggested. Mike walked in amused at the situation.

"I remember years ago when a social worker named Elaine decided to throw a Valentines party for the kids here back then. She thought that it would work out if everyone was paired up. Obviously it didn't but it turned out to be quite an interesting event."

Gus turned back a few pages, and read from his notebook. "Is that the same Elaine whom Tracy mentions in her book?"

"Yes it was Gus. Elaine the Pain. God she was annoying." Tracy laughed as she reminisced about her past.

"We could throw a party! It will be fun!" I burst out saying.

"Count me out" Elektra got up from her seat and left the table.

"Me too. A Valentine's day party sounds too mushy and girly for me." Tyler complained and left after Elektra. A few people agreed and left one by one. The only ones who sat down were: Tee, Sapphire, Gus, Harry and Jeff, Tracy, Mike and Gina.

"A party could be fun yeah?" Gina questioned.

"Gus? Sapphire? Why do you want to help out?" I asked.

"I have no new art projects, so I thought I could help out with decorations. Even if this party will turn out lame, it still needs to look nice." Sapphire declared.

"I need to take notes." Gus stated. That explains everything.

Jeff was quietly whispering something in Harry's ear.

"Jeff said he wants to help with food."

"I'm sure that could be arranged. You and Jeff can help me then." Tracy offered with a kind smile.

"We should pick out what to wear." Tee grinned. Both of us left the table and walked to my room.

No one's POV.

Meanwhile, the boys were playing a game of pool while Jody, Elektra and Lilly were watching TV.

"Will there be biscuits at this party then?" Jody asked

"Who cares? It's a dumb party that we will have to attend. I still won't go!" Elektra exclaimed.

"I can tell why you're grumpy about the party; because no one would want to go with you." Johnny teased.

"You will regret those words Johnny Taylor!" Elektra shot up and was ready to lung at Johnny, but she felt someone strong, pulling her back.

"Calm down Elektra!" Liam tried to sooth her. Once he felt that she was calmed down, Liam let go of her. For a second she looked at him. Behind the hatred and anger lied a weird emotion that Elektra never felt before. She thought of the possibilities of what she could've felt; but it was too disgusting for her to think about. Without another word, she stormed off to her room. Tension was hanging in the air, but no one was brave enough to ask what the situation about. Some things were left to remain unspoken.

"You both like each other. It's plain and simple. Why don't you ask her to this dumb party?" Rick said. Normally, he keeps a bit of distance and only says a few words in a conversation. It wasn't the fact he was scared or shy; he hardly opens up to any one in Elm tree house. There have been moments where he laughed along with the others, but since Kitty wasn't around, he felt there was no one to talk to. He felt empty. Tyler is a nice brother to him, but Kitty was… Kitty. They both opened up to each other when the world thought they were quiet. She was a good listener and he was trust worthy. He was the only one who could touch her.

"Me go with Elektra? Elektra and me? Together at a Valentine's party? Is your head screwed on right? She hates me and I hate her! The world is balanced that way!" Liam defended. Truth was: Liam felt the same way Elektra did when their eyes briefly connected. Neither of them would dare to admit it. Both of them were still unsure what they felt, even though they had a hunch of what it could mean.

"Oooh. Liam and Elektra!" Lilly giggled at the thought.

"Shut up!" Liam stormed off without another word. As soon as Liam left, Sapphire stood by the door to make an announcement.

"I know this will be a rubbish party, but we have no choice. The party is tonight, we all have to go. Oh and another thing… you have to pair up." After Sapphire marched off, the group of Elm tree kids were left with vexed expressions on their faces.

"I said it before, and I'll say it again: this party will be mushy and girly." Tyler complained.

"It could be alright. It would be an excuse to eat snacks that we couldn't touch." Jody piped in.

"But we have to pair up with someone." Frank moaned. It was the first time he spoke since the day begun.

"Oh come on! The only thing we all hate is asking someone. One of us needs to grow up and ask someone to this stupid party. Then everyone else would see that it's not a bad thing to do." Rick proclaimed.

"If you're so bothered and mature then why don't you go first? You're the one complaining about this and trying to get someone else to ask someone. Why don't you? Oh and here's a tip: No girl would want to be forced into going with you." Lilly argued folding her arms. Everyone nodded their head in agreement. There was no escape for Rick now. He should've seen this coming. He didn't want to look like a pathetic and scared wimp, but he didn't want to attend to the celebration all together. What was he going to do?

"I don't want to ask anyone!" Rick yelled.

"Because you are scared! Next time don't complain. You would have to learn that it's not easy and if you try and dish out what you can't take, it will make you feel worse." Lilly left the room with nothing else to say. The room fell silent after that. She was right, and Rick can easily admit that (in his thoughts). There is one girl Rick wouldn't mind asking, but it was hard for him to ask. That girl is…