Hi guys, so heres chapter 3... sorry I took so long updating but I have had a really busy few days, and I'm only going to get busier. I have state exams coming up in a month, and really need to study for them, so the next chapter might be a little delayed... Sorry again and I'll try and keep yous all up to date on the story. Oh and thank you for the reveiws, they were really sweet and I love getting feedback from you guys! Bye!

Stevie's POV

We hadn't been in New York for more than an hour before we were befriended by the

very excentric Kacey Simon, or our landlord. She hardly looked like a landlord, dressed in what can only be described as New York fasion. She was the same age as myself, and we surprisingly got on quite well. She asked us what had brought us to New York, and after giving her our backstory, she insisted that Nelson and I accomplany her on a true New York night out. I was a bit wary, but Nelson agreed, saying what could be the worst that could happen. We soon learned that the crazy night out on the town was a pizza night at her boyfriend's apartment, which suited us fine.

When we arrived at the apartment, I couldn't initially see inside, due to the massive stack of pizzas Kacey was holding. Once who I believed to be her boyfriend took them, we walked inside. I couldn't see who the guy was due to the pizza boxes, but his voice was awfully familiar. I walked into the living room to see a few people. Kacey was now sitting on another boys lap, giving him a quick peck on the lips. Her boyfriend obviously. The other was a very pretty blonde, who was waving nervously at... Nelson? Pizza boy finally turned around and I almost fainted when my eyes locked on to the chocolate coloured pools that belongs to...

"Zander?" I asked cautiously.

"Stevie?" He asked taking a step closer, a very big grin threatening to make its way across his face. I found myself smiling too, before being lifted into a huge bear hug by Zander. "I thought I'de never see you again", he said putting me down, keeping his arms wrapped around my shoulders. "Same here." I looked up into his familiar eyes, seeing a mix of emotions. After a moment, he began to lean in, much like the incident in the cafe. I began to lean in aswell, but was stopped by someone clearing their thought. We both turned around, seeing our friends staring at us like we were mad. From the corner of my eye I saw Zander give Kacey's boyfriend, who was the one to clear his throught, a semi-dirty look. "You two, um, know eachother?" Nelson asked, giving me a look.

We spent the next half hour explaining to them how we met while I was still au-pairing in France, leaving out the almost kiss and post-meeting depression. We were sitting on the couch, the same position as the cafe, still not knowing the meaning of personal space. After everyone got to know eachother, an insane amount of flirting between Nelson and the blonde, who I later learned was named Grace, and half the stack of pizzas, we put on the first movie. Kacey and Kevin had claimed the oversized beanbag. Nelson and Grace sat awkwardly on the loveseat, while Zander and I shared the couch. Halfway throgh the movie, I felt Zander's arm on my shoulder. I smiled to myself before resting my head in his chest.

I woke up the next morning, panicking slightly when I didn't recognise my surroundings. I tried to sit up, before realising that it was nearly imposible due to the strong arm wrapped arond my waist. I looked behind me to see Zander, sleeping soundly, with a smile on his face. I carefully removed his arm from around my waist, before sitting up. Zander's body shifted, but his eyes stayed closed. I took my phone out to check the time, and realised that Nelson and I were really far behind on our sightseeing. I walked over to Nelson, shaking him up. "Come on, we have to go now, we're supposed to be on a boat on the river right now!" I say, causing Nelson to jerk up, before looking longingly at a sleeping Grace. I wrote a quick note, before grabbing my jacket and following Noah out of the apartment.

Zander's POV

I woke up from a sound sleep to feel slightly empty. Had I dreamt it all? There was no sign of Stevie or Nelson anywhere. I stepped over the empty pizza boxes and cushions trying to remember what had happened. I remembered seeing Stevie again, holding her in my arms, her falling asleep on my shoulder, but where did she go? I was about to think that I was going mad when I folded piece of paper caught my eye. I walked over to the table, sitting down, holding the note in my hands. I took a breath before reading the note.

Sorry for leaving without saying goodbye, but Nelson and I are really behind on our whole sightseeing. Thanks for the amazing night first night in New York :)

Stevie x

At least I didn't imagion it, but still no way to contact her. I will have to pay more attention to Kacey and find out where the apartments are. I began to clean up the apartment, as everyone else slowly woke up one by one. Once we were all awake, and the apartment was clean we decided to go out for breakfast. I noticed Grace had the same look I presume I had when I woke up.

Once we got to the diner, everyone turned to look at me. They all were wearing the same crazy look. "Soooooo, what was going on with you and Stevie last night?" Kacey asked, wiggleing her eyebrows as they all leaned across the table to hear, I gulped before starting. "What are you talking about, we're just friends. I got excited when I saw her because I thought I wouldn't see her again. We're just friends!" I said, hoping they wouldn't see through the lie. Not my lucky day. "Oh shut up, you like her, like like her. We saw you two on the couch, and it's quite clear neither of you know the meaning of personal space. And what about the two of you almost about to make out when you saw each other. You like her, don't try to deny it." Kacey really should think of going down the road of law, she is very good at getting her points across, and I have to admit, speaking the truth. "Okay, I like her, but what can I do? I don't have her number, and I don't even know if she likes me back. She's in New York, probably forgotten about me already." I say, looking into my empty glass. "That's not true, and she so likes you back! And newsflash, I have all her details including her phone number." Kacey said as our food arrived. "Ring her now and ask her if she wants to do something tonight." She finished, handing me her phone. "And ask if Nelson wants to go out as well!" Grace shouts before going beet red. We all laugh as I scroll down to Stevie's number. I take a deep breath before hitting the call button. "Put it on speaker!" Kevin shouts, right before Stevie picks up.