Chapter 2: The Chase Begins

It had been a few weeks since Brenda and Brandon made their little wager about Kelly, and Brenda was feeling pretty good. Kelly was still a little stiff towards her but that was to be expected. Kelly had asked Brenda last week if Brandon was available. Brenda told Kelly that her brother had left a girlfriend back home in Minnesota, which wasn't exactly a lie, Sheryl had been Brandon's girlfriend back home, Brenda just omitted the fact that they'd ended their relationship.

Brenda wasn't about to shoot herself in the foot so to speak by letting Kelly know that Brandon was not only available but also interested in her. So now, Brenda was going to hang out with Kelly and Donna at the beach. Granted, the weather wouldn't exactly allow for swimming or sunbathing but it would still give Brenda a chance to see Kelly relaxed.

The little white outfit Kelly chose to wear looked so good on her. Brenda could almost even forgive Kelly for ditching her and Brandon at the beach. Brenda decided to let Kelly feel bad about it for a few days before she forgave her. Kelly, groveling in her own special way, was such a cute sight to see and it was also very sexy.

Monday at school, Kelly grabbed Brenda into an empty classroom and forced her to listen to her.

"Brenda come on I've apologized about Saturday at least 20 times already, are you ever going to forgive me?" Kelly's voice was imploring and sad. She really did want Brenda's forgiveness. There was something about Brenda Walsh that just made Kelly want to be her friend. She had a feeling that Brenda would be a good influence on her.

"Kelly what you did was not cool." Understatement but it was a start.

"I know I know and if you can forgive me I promise to make it up to you."

"Forgiveness will take some time but I am willing to consider it. You can start at lunchtime." Brenda smiled, letting Kelly know she was going to forgive her just not right away.

They left the classroom and walked down the hall together. Kelly was wearing a pink blazer that Brenda had to admit looked very good on her. When Kelly noticed Brandon heading towards them she turned to Brenda, "so I'll see you at lunch?" There was still a little hesitation in her voice like she was scared that Brenda would change her mind.

"Yeah." Was all Brenda said as she watched Kelly walk away. Then she noticed her brother heading towards them.

"You know Brenda, I think we're going to make it here after all."

"Yeah, I think so too."

Brother and sister turned around and headed towards their next class, just happy to know that things were going to be ok.

"So, how goes the little project we have going?" Brandon finally asked, his voice low to prevent eavesdroppers.

"Pretty good. I have her right where I want her."

"Yeah? Even after the little ditch move she pulled on Saturday?"

"Oh yeah, she's really very sweet Bran, definitely worth the time it's going to take."

"Good to know Brenda, good to know."

They reached their next class and headed inside to pretend to learn. Lunchtime was definitely going to be interesting.