Cece woke up to the sound of the latest pop song, blaring out of her bedside alarm. She slapped her hand on the top of the alarm where the snooze button was located. It was shaped like an old fashioned boom box, colored bright pink, and was decorated with girly designs. It had been a present from Rocky at her 17th birthday, just a few days ago.

Cece lay on her back and stared up at the ceiling. It was great being 17, but at the same time she felt like everything was going by so fast.

Georgia Jones' voice sounded from the kitchen. "I've got doughnuts, but they're only available for those who are out here in the next 5 minutes!"

"I'M UP, MOM!" Flynn's voice came from his room.

Cece smiled to herself as she heard Flynn run into the kitchen. Some things never change. She listened to the conversation.

"Flynn! Go get dressed and brush your teeth first," Georgia demanded.

"Mom, it doesn't matter in what order you dress, eat, or brush your teeth, just so long as they're done," Flynn complained.

"My money bought my doughnuts which translates into my rules go," Georgia explained.

"Mom, Mom, nothing that sounds like school before breakfast, my brain will explode," Flynn countered.

Cece laughed as she got dressed. She chose a skirt and a fancier top than she would usually choose, not at all like her regular clothes. She had a reason for this. She was going on her first 'real' date today. Since she was 17 and had been getting consistent grades, her mother had given her permission after Jaden had asked her out.

Cece liked Jaden Ray. He was cute with mousey brown hair and gray eyes. She'd been working with him to keep up on history. He certainly made history more interesting. It was also not exactly unappealing that he was always saying how he was her biggest fan. He always watched the Shake It Up shows and was sure to give Cece a compliment or two after each performance.

Cece made her way to the bathroom and spent the better part of the time left before she had to go to school getting ready. She just couldn't seem to get a satisfactory result out of her hair and make-up. She supposed this was a common symptom of first dates, though.

"Did you die in there?" Flynn yelled through the door.

"Of course," Cece replied, sarcastically, as she exited the bathroom.

"You know, you probably just looked at yourself longer than he's going to look at you," Flynn winked. "There's only one doughnut left."

"I know where you hid that money you earned last week," Cece stuck her tongue out at him.

"Okay, fine," Flynn closed the door to the bathroom. "I left three doughnuts in the box."

Cece hurried to the kitchen and stuffed down a quick breakfast while trying to finish her homework last minute.

Rocky swung in from the fire escape as Cece finished stuffing her homework in her backpack. "Morning, Cece! Excited?"

"You can't tell?" Cece struck a pose.

"Nice," Rocky nodded her head in appreciation. "Jaden will love you."

"I would hope he already does," Cece quipped. "By the way, how are things with Carl?"

Carl was Rocky's on and off boyfriend for the past year or so.

"It's been okay," Rocky sighed. "We're more off than on, again."

"Oh," Cece decided it was best not to bring it up again. Rocky didn't look happy about it.

By the time they reached school, Tinka was standing in front of their lockers. "Rocky, you don't think your brother will change his plans about coming home for spring break, do you?"

"No, he's been pretty eager to get home," Rocky answered her.

Ty and Tinka were the steadiest and most in love couple that Cece knew. However, this was Ty's second year in a college on the West Coast. He and Tinka were currently in a long distance relationship.

That was one thing that had changed since Cece and Rocky had joined Shake It Up. Another thing was their relationship with Tinka. The three of them were friends more than anything else now. Although Rocky and Cece still did everything together, sometimes, Tinka would join them on their shopping trips or come along on a girls' day out.

Cece's relationship with Gunther was very different too. They were really close friends. It helped that whenever Gary Wilde needed a couples dance on the show, he chose them. They had a lot in common and could talk easily to each other. Of course, they still had their differences and that kept them at each other from time to time.

Speaking of which, Gunther strolled over and threw his arm around his sister's shoulders. "Hello, bay-beees."

"Gunther, I wasn't finished with my conversation," Tinka began.

"I know, I know, Ty this, Ty that," Gunther spun a finger around his ear with a knowing look at Rocky and Cece.

The girls giggled at his statement.

"Cece," Gunther waved her over and stepped away from the group of them.

Cece hurried over. "Yes, Gunther?"

"You know, Gary was thinking that we might do a couple's segment next week. You want to go somewhere and choreograph it?" Gunther tilted his head to the side and gave her a charming smile.

"Not today, I'm busy after school," Cece gave him her brightest grin.

"Ah, so this wasn't a hint that I should give you some attention and compliment your looks," Gunther shook his head as he gestured to her fancy clothes. "I thought you were just making sure that everyone still noticed you, even though you are so tiny."

"Gunther!" Cece pushed his shoulder gently in a playful manner. "No small jokes! I have a date today."

Gunther frowned at her. "With who?"

"Jaden," Cece fidgeted. "Who else?"

"Ah, yes, he asked me if I knew you well enough to know if you'd say yes if he asked you out," Gunther sighed.

"He did?" Cece exclaimed. "So, you helped give him the courage to ask me out!" Cece leaped on Gunther and hugged him.

"Actually, I told him that you would definitely say no and then probably humiliate him in public and never talk to him again. Wonder what made him change his mind," Gunther grumbled.

Cece pulled away and searched Gunther's face. Was he lying? Was he trying to be funny?

"Well, I have to get to class early today for some reason," Gunther gave her a toothy, clearly fake grin and walked away.

"What on earth was that all about?" Cece wondered.