Basically chapter 3. If you haven't read the chapter "2" Go read it on Cocobeforechanel's chanel! It's under the opposite name of mine "For a Pessimist I'm Pretty Optimistic" We tweaked the titles to make it more original. Hope you like it. Marisa's POV.

Disclaimer Time!:

Darren: Are you ever going to face the truth?

Kristina: What in the world are you talking about?

Darren: You don't own me or the Darren Shan Saga!

Kristina: I know, but I do borrow you.

E.N.J.O.Y =)

Steve. That sounded like an interesting name... and not to mention that he was cute. But, I was with Darren. I shouldn't flirt, but I've been feeling kind of "Pessimistic" as Kristina would say. I needed something to cheer me up. The show was about to start, but I was determined to have some fun; even if it involved some flirting...

"So, is this your first time seeing the Cirque?" I asked as I turned to look at Steve with a smile on my face.

" Not exactly, my friend Darren is in it," Steve said in a really innocent tone. It was weird that he said it in that particular way. I just chose to ignore it.

"Oh, that is a coincidence because Darren is a friend of mine and Kristina's," I said trying to add my friend into the conversation. Everyone hates being a third wheel type.

" What a strange coincidence indeed," he said then smirked a mischievous grin, it looked brilliant on him by the way.

"So I assume you..." Steve started then looked at Kristina, as if forgetting she was with us and then continued talking... "Two beautiful girls are here to see your friend?" He said then put his arm around my shoulder. I was just about to protest when Kristina nudged me.

"Sorry Steve, excuse us for a moment please?" Kristina said as she grabbed my arm while smiling slyly at Steve. She pulled me out of my chair and to a secluded area away from Steve.

"Yeah..."Steve said absently back to her, I of course only heard this faintly because we left our seats so fast.

"What in the world are you doing?!"Kristina asked me showing how upset she was. She never gets upset.

"What? I was about to protest what he was doing right before you ripped my arm off taking me over here," I said then laughed gently. "Also, he seems nice and knows Darren."

"Yeah, but something seems off about him still."

"Oh, come on live a little! He seems like the rebellious type, and you need that in your life." I said back to her in a matter of fact tone.

" Do I really need that? Or do you?" She said then smirked as if she accomplished something.

That is when I realized it. Maybe I really did need change, maybe I needed something different. She made me realize that I actually maybe kind of wanted Steve. I know it would be wrong, but I felt somehow torn between Steve and Darren. I loved adventure and Steve could give me that; but Darren showed me true love. I wanted the best of both, but nothing is ever that perfect. Should I give up what I have or might soon to be had with Darren all because I wanted something different. I mean I didn't even know Steve that well. But, then again who's to say that I won't ever get to know him... Kristina was already in her seat completely ignoring Steve, I looked at her and she knew what I was about to do. It was like I was apologizing to her ahead of time for talking to Steve, but I needed to know if I wanted something different. And maybe getting to know Steve would help solve that. Kristina rolled her eyes and smiled, I instantly knew what that meant. A silent " Go for it".

During the show I talked to Steve. He was humorous and didn't take much anyone said into completely serious context. He also was smart, which when people are humorous and hot usually means that they lack brains; but non Steve. He was brilliant. When I saw Darren on stage I noticed that something was wrong because of the look he gave Steve. It wasn't the look I would expect a friend to give another friend, it was more like a look of hatred than anything else. Steve glared at Darren, and while Darren's act was on it was uncomfortable with the looks they gave each other. When Darren exited the stage I whispered into Steve's ear...

" What was that about?" I asked being confused as to what just happened.

"Oh, nothing don't worry about it he probably was shocked about seeing me here that's all," He said then smiled. By this time the show was ending and as everyone screamed because of Evra's snake I was screaming silently in my head because a thought that I didn't want to think popped up in my head. A kiss from Steve, I don't know what came over me, but I kind of wanted a kiss from Steve. I looked up into his eyes and he looked back into mine, he was beautiful. I then seen Evra kiss Kristina from the corner of my eye, I looked for Darren then and didn't see him at all. But, no I thought coming back to reality. I would not do that to Darr- my thinking process was cut off by soft lips pressing against mine. Steve's to be exact. I was shocked and didn't respond this did not worry Steve one bit. He lingered on my lips for one more quick second then backed away from me. The smirk on his face said something of accomplishment. Well I got an adventure alright, just not one I was planning on taking...

" Goodbye Marisa, see you later," Steve said. His smirk got bigger. He then turned away and walked casually out of the theatre. I was left there in shock staring at the wall I was facing. Kristina walked up to me; being the angriest I've ever seen her.

" I saw what you did, I won't tell Darren," She said then added; " You didn't kiss back right?" She asked, almost in a pleading tone.

" If I did I wouldn't be this shocked now, would I. Come on you know me!" I said then walked in the direction of Darren and Evra trying to wrap my head around what exactly was going on.

What an adventure indeed.

Sorry about the shortness. R&R?

Lots of love,

Kristina