A/N: Ah! See, I knew you all wanted the original ending! :D Haha! Italics is where the original ending is! :D
When band practice is over, and all our instruments are put where they belong, Kacey and I are the last to leave. "You chickened out..." she says. "Well, you basically threw me under the bus. What did you think I'd do? Come clean like it was nothing?" Kacey doesn't answer. I guess she really did think that. "It doesn't matter anyway. I'm just going to let it play out," I say. "You'll regret it later on..." Kacey says in a sing-song voice that means she's definitely right. "I know..." I chime back, sarcastically. She leaves before me and I grab my bag and leave the band room.
I thought I was fearless. But no one is.
As I leave the band room, I nearly bump into someone. All I see is their feet. That pair of black, shiny ankle-boots is too easily recognizable. I swallow the urge to gulp and look into the chocolate brown eyes I know to be Zander's. "Oh, hi, Zander," I say. Way to go, Stevie. That's what you were supposed to say! My mind yells sarcastically. "Hey, Stevie. I was just coming back. I forgot my picks," he says. I nod my head. "Hey, that song you presented was really good. I know you didn't want to say it before... but who did you write it for?" he asks.
To sway him of the topic, I go back into the band room pretending to not have heard him and pick up his pick case. I hand it to him and say, "You're writing a song for tomorrow?" He seems amused and says, "I know you're avoiding me, Stevie. Who's it for? Come on, I won't laugh..." he assures. No. You won't. You're right. You'll probably run away. My mind screams. "Is it for Justin?" he asks. I shake my head. My palms grow sweaty and I try think of a good lie. "Please?" he begs, giving me his best puppy-dog eyes.
Oh kill me now. I whine mentally. I swallow the lump in my throat-man this is annoying, these feelings! I look at the floor, studying his shoes. "Stevie?" he says, waving his hand in front of my face. I swallow again and whisper, "you." He doesn't reply.
I look up, and before I can register his expression... or anything else, he's kissing me. It's a slow, sweet kiss... and it makes me dizzy. When he pulls away, I can't move. He kissed me. What does that mean? "You like me too?" I ask. He nods his head. "Since I first met you," he says. "Same here..." I say. I'm still sweating, and all I can think is Thank Lord for deodorant. I thought I was fearless... but no one is.
But Zander, now that he knows-and feels the same-makes me feel fearless. Like I'm walking on air, no strings attached or magic clouds under my feet... whatever those fairytales would use. It's just this feeling in me.
I can't believe I freaked out so much over that. I thought I was fearless!
A/N: How'd you like this ending? Is this one (the original) better than the ending you read first? Let me know which one you liked most! :D