Lucy's POV

I pulled up to Ian's house around 8:40 and it looked packed. Tyler and Ashley must have invitied just about anyone but maybe having this big of a crowd will be a good thing. Well it's now or never lets do this I checked my hair and makeup in the rear view mirror hurry and touched up my lip gloss and walked towards the house. I could hear the music from outside so figured there was no point in knocking so I just walked in and I was right the house was crowded. A lot of people I did know were there but there was also a lot of people I didn't know. I stood there scanning the room trying to spot Ian I wanted to say hi to him first but I couldn't see him and next thing I knew Shay and Julian ran up to me and were dragging me to the kitchen.

Shay: Yay you made it! as she wraps her arm around my waist.

Lucy: Of course I couldn't miss it.

Julian: Well you made it just in time for taking shots come on.

when we get to the kitchen I scan the room for Ian but still no sight but Ashley, Keegan and Tyler were in the kitchen pouring shots.

Ashley: Luc! I didn't know you were here

Shay: She needs a shot Tyler make sure to get her one

Tyler: got it. here you go.

I take the shot. Looks iike i'm going to be drinking wether I want to or not.

Keegan: Cheers!

we clink our shots together and take them. it was vodka one my least favorite liquors. It burned going all the way down I walk to the other side of the kitchen and open the fridge and pour myself a glass of wine to hopefully take the taste out of my mouth then I pull ashley over to me.

Lucy: hey do you know where ian is?

Ashley: no last time I saw him he was in here grabbing a beer...

ashley made a face and I know ashley well enough that she wanted to tell me something but was hesitating

Lucy: Ash what is it?

Ashley: um. well I had no idea she was going to be here but Sophia showed up.

and as soon as I heard sophia's name my heart dropped. Sophia and Ian have had a on and off relationship for a while now but as far as I knew then they weren't together and hadn't been for a few months according to Ian they really weren't even keeping in contact. But if she's here then maybe they were going to get back together. Great. But I tried to smile knowing Ashley was watching me.

Lucy: Oh that's cool. Glad they are talking again.

Ashley: Luc you don't have to lie to me. It can bug you.

Lucy: Well it doesn't.

That was a huge lie. But before we could continue the conversation Troian walks up to us.

Troian: Hey my lovely ladies have any of you seen the new home owner? I have a gift for him.

Lucy: Hey. Nope I haven't seen him but I could help you look for him?

Hugging Troian I was glad she showed up I have been wanting to spend time with her for a while now. And even if sophia was here I wanted to find Ian and spend time with him.

Troian: ok lets go find him. she hugged ashley then grabbed my hand as we weaved our way through the house.

when we got to the living room we spotted Ian on the couch sitting right next to Sophia. Great my heart dropped again. They were laughing and talking to each other. yep I thought to myself they are totally getting back together.

Troian: There he is... with Sophia. Wait I thought they weren't spending time together anymore?

Lucy: Don't ask me I have no clue.

She gave me a half smile. Troian could tell when I was lying and also knew when to not press me on something. She was still holding my hand as we walked towards the couch.

Ian's POV

There were a lot of people in my house but I was glad that everyone was here and having a good time. I was sitting next to sophia on the couch talking about her latest trip to new york my relationship with sophia was complicated to say the least we decided about a month back to just be friends and since then we hadn't really even talked. But one of our mutual friends invited her.. I wasn't really upset about it... it was just a little awkward and I really wanted to focus on talking to Lucy if she ever showed up I still hadn't seen her and I wasn't going to text her about it. So hopefully she will show up. Hopefully. And then as I look up I see her standing there with Troian standing across the room.

And she looked amazing. The black dress she was wearing was hugging all of her curves in all the right ways. her hair was down and curled exactly the away I loved it she is beautiful although she looked sad.. All I wanted to do was walk up to her and hug her and tell her she looke stunning. But Sophia was still talking to me about her trip so I had to turn back to Sophia and listen to her.

I kept peeking out the side of my eye and finally saw them walking towards us. Thank god hopefully that will give me a reason to get away from her. I say excuse me to Sophia then turn and smile at them finally seeing lucy crack a half smile. I would have to find out what's bugging her.

Troian: Hey harding. I brought you a house warming gift I left it on the kitchen table with the rest of them but you need open it soon because you will love it!

Ian: Aw well thank you. You didn't have to do that but I will open it as soon as I get a chance!

I gave Troian a quick hug and then turned to luc.

Ian: Hey Luc i'm really glad you made it.

Lucy: you kidding me harding? I couldn't miss this.

she smiles at me then gives me a hug. Finally it feels like we are back to normal. I wish this hug would never end I wish I could hold her forever and kiss her. But unfortunately I can't she pulls away all to quickly.

Troian: Well I need a drink so.. Luc you wanna come with or stay with Ian?

please stay with me.

I see her hesitate and look at sophia who was staring at me..

Lucy: Um ill go with you I need a refill

Damn. my heart sinks

Lucy: But Ian could we maybe talk in a little bit?

her half smile kills me.

Ian: Yeah of course luc.

and just like way to quickly she walks away. sophia grabs my hand and continues to talk.

Lucy's POV

well I guess that could have been worse all I really wanted was to stay there and talk to Ian about anything.. but Sophia was making it all uncomfortable so I figured having a few drinks spending time with my friends would give me some more time to decide exactly what I wanted to say to ian.

A hour had passed during it I had a few drinks with all the girls. We played some card games as a a cast minus Ian. Sophia was not giving him any space it was really annoying. By now I had probably a little to much alcohol in my system and everything was getting pretty fuzzy which gave me extra confidence. I excused myself to go find Ian I wasn't waiting any longer. She had him long enough.

I found him on the couch still talking to her except this time he looked uninterested and bored. I didn't hesitate at all I walked straight up to him and put my hand on his shoulder.

Lucy: Hey Ian can I talk to you for a minute?

that boyish charming smile I loved spread across his face.

Ian: Sure luc.

Sophia: Yeah I'll scoot down there is plenty of room.

she instantly starts to move closer to ian so I can sit on the other side of her. Sophia is nice and all but there is no way that's happening. Not to mention as she moved closer Ian seemed to pull farther away.

Lucy: Actually I was wondering if we could talk somewhere more private?

I put my hand out for ian to take.

Ian: ok luc.

he smiles at me and puts his hand in mine as he stands up he turns to sophia and says sorry then we start walking away.

Lucy: so where could we talk that's more private?

Ian: Well we could go to my room no one should be in there.

Lucy: Ok sounds good lead the way.

I follow Ian up the stairs to the end of the hall. He's still holding my hand and I never want him to let go.

we enter his room and he has us sit down on the end of his bed. his huge bed that looks so comfy I just want to lay in it.

Ian: So what's up luc?

Lucy: Nothing really I just wanted to spend some time with you.. no one has really had a chance to.

Ian: Yeah Sophia has been pretty over bearing tonight

I can't help but smile at the fact that it sounds like he doesn't really want to be with sophia and that hes still holding my hand. I take a deep breath before I ask him my next question.

Lucy: So about Sophia are you two getting back together..?

his brow furrows as he sighs and looks straight into my eyes.

Ian: no were not. I didn't even know she was coming it was a total surprise. Trust me if I was even considering getting back with her lucy you would know.

i half smile as he stares into my eyes. All I want to do is lean in and kiss him..

Lucy: Ian.. things have been a little awkward between us. And i'm sorry for that.. you are one my best friends and we have always been there for each other. And honestly I have been avoiding you lately. And I shouldn't have done that I feel like i've missed so much the last couple of days.

I take a deep breath because I really just jumped into this conversation. I look up at him and he is just staring at me.. finallly after what seems like forever he breaks the silent.

Ian: we are close luc we've always been close. And I have noticed that you have been distant lately and I didn't want to say anything because I figured you needed time. But why have you been avoiding me? you can tell me anything.

he scoots closer to me

Lucy: I don't know how to say this.. Ever since me and Chris split up I have been really stressed out but when me and you would spend time together everything that was stressing me out just vanishes as usual because when i'm around you everything just becomes easier.. you make me relax which I love. Except I have always just felt a friend connection with you. But lately my feelings seem a little bit stronger then just friends.. and that's why I have been avoiding you. Because not only am I scared to basically say I am falling for you.. but because you are my best friend and you aren't feeling the same way about me could ruin our friendship.

I look down because I can't and also don't want to look at him I take a deep breath.. I can't believe I just said all that but it feels like a weight has been lifted not hiding it.. now i'm just scared on what will be said back. What's going to happen to us.

next thing I know I feel his hand on my face tipping my chin up so i am looking at him.. he's staring right at me. God he's so handsome and his eyes look like they are full of love.. and then both his hands go to each side of my face and slowly he starts leaning towards me looking into my eyes the entire time. And I can't help it I lean in towards him until our lips touch each others and the whole world melts away this is all i've ever wanted.

Ian's POV

I wasn't sure what I was expecting Lucy to say but i was not expecting to hear what i just heard. She just told me she was falling for me.. and my heart is full of hope and happiness never in a million years did I think she was going to tell me she was falling for me but what shocked me is that she didn't think I had the same feelings for her. But trust me Lucy Hale I do.

She keeps looking down while I process everything. I don't want her to look down and feel ashamed I want her to look at me I want her lips on mine but I can't seem to speak.. So i decide to just go for it. I lift her head up and finally our eyes meet and as soon as they do I can't hold back any longer I go in for the kiss i have been waiting for the one not in front of a camera being directed.. And to my happy surprise she leans in and meets me. And it's perfection.

Ok so hopefully this chapter was alright.. things will only continue to pick up and get better.

Any advice or thoughts/ideas are welcomed.

I have free time today so maybe I will try to at least start the next chapter before I get more busy.

Thanks guys.