Radio Rebel

Perfection

Chapter 1: Jacket

The room was bright and people were all around them, but it felt like

everything didn't exist. His brown eyes looked into hers and they felt a connection. They both were smiling and held each other close while dancing. Her arms wrapped around his neck and his hands placed on her waist.

Tara's life was getting better and better. She finally accepted herself for who she was and gained the confidence that was buried inside of her. She used to feel like just a face in the crowd that no one would remember, but things were different now. She finally let that person inside of her break those chains and throw the mask she was hiding behind to the side. She didn't start the show only for her...she did it for the many other people who felt lost.

"Tara..." she heard Gavin say and she melted a bit inside just by hearing her

name. His voice was soothing and addicting. Her heart started pounding faster within her chest. "I'm sorry." She then looked at him bewildered.

She became all nervous again hearing those words. Sorry for what? The question

was poking at her mind. Her mind started running to all of the possibly conclusions and she was not liking it. She prayed he wouldn't say 'I'm sorry, this isn't going to work out.' For years and years she wanted to be with him.

"What...What are you sorry for?" she choked out nervously and tensed in his arms. What if the perfect night would be ruined?

"I'm sorry it took me so long to realize you. To realize how much you mean to

me." she noticed it was tough for him to get those words out, he was looking at the ground the entire time he said them. She then placed her hand on his cheek and made him look her in the eyes. Those brown eyes looked back. Her mind went blank.

"Gavin...it doesn't matter to me when you realized me or not. I know you care

now and nothing will change that. The past is in the past, and I just want to focus on the present. Being here with you, right now, is the best feeling in the world." she said with a smile. Those words she said she didn't need to think...her heart just spoke the words for her. That sweet smile came back to his face. Oh, how she loved that smile.

"You're right. If I could be dancing with anyone right now, I'm glad it's you. You taught me so many things over this past week...things I'll never forget. When I thought I was alone, you were the one who was there for me. I hope you know I'll always be there for you too." she then started blushing wildly. She couldn't stop. She opened her mouth ready to respond and before she knew it he was leaning in to kiss her. The boy of her dreams and even more was about to kiss her. She couldn't believe it. She then closed her eyes and leaned in towards him. He gently pulled her closer their lips inches apart planning on closing the gap between them...she was nervous, she never kissed a boy before, but this wasn't just any boy. This was Gavin. The guy who was always kind to her and made her worries fade away. There foreheads were now pressed together, lips even closer. They both desired each other.

"Tara!" she heard someone shout from behind her interrupting their moment. She sighed and Gavin let out a small laugh. Gavin then moved the hand that was touching her cheek and took her hand. He grabbed it without a thought, like it was the most natural thing to do in the world. She got this tingly sensation through out her whole body. The boy she was crushing on for years was holding her hand...

"Hello, Mrs. Adams. It's very nice to finally meet you, I'm Gavin. " Gavin said and released his grip from Tara's hand to shake her mothers. Tara was silently praying that her mother wouldn't embarrass her. She already has been through enough humiliation over the past eighteen years.

"Trust me, I know who you are." Her mother said with a laugh. Tara knew what

was coming next. Her bones inside her body were shaking. She was going to be even more embarrassed than usual. Her mother always had the worst timing at saying things.

"Mom...why did you come over here?" she said as politely as possible, cutting her mother off. She just wanted her mother to shoo so she can finally get the chance to get to know Gavin better. She had been crushing on him for more than ten years, she felt like she was truly in love with him. She just wanted a chance.

"I was just going to tell you that Rob and I are leaving and were wondering if you needed a ride?" that was the least thing Tara wanted to hear. She just wanted to dance with Gavin the whole night and hated the idea of it ending short. Gavin was one of those people who helped her crawl out of her shell. She finally got the opportunity and strength to break out of her shell and didn't ever want to reenter. That shy girl would always be a piece of her, but she loved showing her true self. Speaking her mind and not letting anything stop her was this whole new experience for her that she didn't want to let go of. She was tired of being in the dark.

"Actually, Mrs. Adams, I was hoping I could walk Tara home, if that's alright with you?" Gavin said and flashed Tara a smile. He was such a gentleman. Her heart was pounding faster and she felt like flying. She felt so blithe inside. Tara looked at him her eyes so bright , the lights from above reflecting in them.

"I think I'm liking him already..." Tara's mom stated and then walked

over to Rob. Tara turned to Gavin slightly blushing with embarrassment.

"I'm sorry ab-"

"No, need to say sorry. Moms are moms." Gavin said with a chuckle. What

was it about him? He just knew exactly what to say.

"Please, you only got a bit of her right now, wait till she eavesdrops on

our conversations. She's probably going to ask me all the deets when I get

home." She said laughing back while pushing a strand of hair behind her ear.

Tara loved her mom, but her mom and her were two different people. Her mom was

a chartreuse type of girl and she wasn't. Tara was a more deeper person than her mom. Tara looked at things differently, but she was thankful that her mom always supported her though the choices she made in her life. Her mother tried. She might not of always gotten it, but at least she tried.

"I think I can survive..." Gavin said with a smile and held out his arm for her. This made her blush even more than before. Her body got all heated and she was wordless. He was a perfect gentleman and the way he looked at her made her know that he would never do anything to hurt her. She took his arm and lightly giggled.

They quickly said a goodbye to their friends and on the way home Tara ended up having Gavin's jacket draped over her shoulders. They couldn't stop talking. Anything that came to their mind they could talk about. They understood each other perfectly. They connected on so many different levels. They laughed, they smiled, and they talked seriously about things as well.

"So...I guess this is it." Gavin said walking Tara up to the porch of her house. Tara was bummed that the night was ending, but glad this new chapter was opening. Being there with Gavin felt so right.

"I guess so..." Tara said quietly as their eyes met. His deep brown eyes put her in a trance as they both made direct contact. His eyes were warm and so inviting. She felt dizzy looking into them...like she was walking on air. Next thing she knew they were both leaning in again. Gavin gently brought his hand up to her cheek. They both felt an electric shock run through their bodies just by the smallest touch. They were so close they could feel each others breath. They both were nervous. There was tension in the air.

They heard a door creeping open and they both quickly jumped back shocked. They both looked to see who it was and it was Tara's mother...or in Tara's head she was now called 'the moment killer.'

"Hello, Mrs. Adams."Gavin said nervously hoping Tara's mother didn't get a glimpse of what almost happened on the porch. Truth was, he could be very shy like Tara and embarrassed easily. Tara and Gavin weren't so different that way. Gavin still looked at himself as that awkward kid with a guitar jamming out with his buddies in his garage. Gavin was an adorkable guy.

"Hello, Gavin." Mrs. Adams said to Gavin directly with a grin on her face and then turned to Tara. " Tara, sweetie, I think it's time to come inside." Tara nodded and turned her attention back at Gavin.

"Goodnight, Tara." Gavin said and put out his hand for her to shake. She thought the gesture was cute and giggled as she shook his hand.

"I'll see you soon, Gavin." Tara said back with her best smile. Gavin nodded and started walking down the stairs and then Tara discovered that she still had his jacket. The jacket that smelled of his cologne that engulfed her in pure bliss.

"Gavin, wait!" She said running down the stairs of the porch. He turned around and looked at her puzzled. "You forgot your jacket." She said taking the jacket off putting her hand out to give it to him and he just looked at her.

"Keep it, I'll get it later." he said with a smile and turned around and walked off. Tara just looked at him dazzled as he disappeared into the darkness of the starry night.

So, there's a little intro. Sorry, I haven't been on, I have been dealing with some personal stuff along with school, but now school is OUT and I am ready to write! I have so many stories in mind and I can't wait to get them down on paper for y'all. I also have video's in mind for those who are into my youtube channel. Also, who's excited for the Radio Rebel DVD release on the 19th? I know I am! Pick up that stuff.