chapter 3

Lucky Me

Over this one small 'date', I've really gotten to know Gianna and Jessica! Noel seems like he's having a good time with Jessica. Maybe he's forgotten about Aria, finally. My sister's never going to dump Mr. Fitz's sorry ass... She's like totally in love with him, and I don't know why. He's old and weird!

"Dude, I'm going to walk Jessica back to her place," Noel tells me as he takes Jessica's hand and she blushes. Noel and Jessica start walking back to her house, leaving me alone with Gianna. I guess I'll walk her home, then.

"Can I walk you home?" I ask.

"I'd love that," Gianna smiles.

"So your dad was trying to take pictures?"Gianna says. We were both laughing after I told her this little 'funny story' about something that my dad did.

"Yeah, he's such a weirdo," I laugh. "I love him, though. Even though he hurt my mom..."

"What happened with him and your mom?" Gianna asks.

I bite my lip. I feel so close to her right now, but I don't know if I should tell her my family history. She's not my girlfriend or anything... Sure, we hit it off today, but we're still just friends. I haven't asked her out yet, and we're not official. I'd love to make her my girl, but I don't know...

Gianna picks up on the awkwardness and says. "I'm sorry, I was being a bitch asking you that. It's none of my business."

"No," I shake my head. "It's not your fault. I don't mind telling you the basic part of it. My dad cheated on my mom, and they got divorced."

Gianna's hand immediately flew to take mine. I felt... comforted... Maybe telling her the brief summary was a good idea. She's making me feel better about it.

"Mike, I'm so sorry," Gianna whispers. "Life must be hard now."

"I've adjusted," I shrug. "Aria and I don't like what happened, but we deal with it. My dad's still with that woman that he cheated on my mom with. It was heartbreaking to see my mom after she found out what my dad did."

"Your poor mom!" Gianna's shocked. "Mike- you and are are so strong for how you've held together. And so is your mom."

"Thanks," I say. "Um. Well, this is your place, right?"

"Yeah," Gianna nods, "Thanks for walking me home, Mike."

"Any time," I smile. "So, is there any chance I'll see you again?"

"Definitely," Gianna smiles back. "I had a really good time today. Noel and you are really fun guys to be around. I think Jessica's into him, don't you?"

"Yeah. He used to be into my sister, but I think he's gotten over her thanks to Jessica," I smile. "My sister didn't see him that way, since she already has a boyfriend. It's good to see my buddy getting over her."

"That's good, because I think Jessica likes him back," Gianna says. "I'll ask her later."

"Thanks, if you want, you can let me know, and I'll tell Noel to ask her out," I say.

"Sure, anything to make Jessica happy," Gianna nods her head. "Goodbye, Mike."

"Later Gianna," I wave.

I shove my hands in my pockets, and get ready to leave. I don't know if I scored her or not, but I know that I do like her in some form or shape. She's just so... different from all the other slutty girls at Rosewood High. She's perfect. She's gorgeous but she doesn't flaunt it, she's sweet & not bitchy, and she makes me smile a lot. I get along with her easily.

Am I going to just leave right now? I always make a move! I should turn back right now, and ask her out. I should officially make her my girlfriend, or ask her out for another second date, where I can make it official. She likes me, right?

I turn back to her as she's entering her house.

"Mike? You're still here?" Gianna asks when she notices me. "Is something wrong, Mike?"

I just step up to her doorway, and pull her outside. I shut the door, and crash my lips against her. I'm trying my best to kiss her well, but I'm still nervous. What if she doesn't kiss me back?

BUT SHE DOES! Gianna kissed me back! She loops her arms around my neck and just deepens it. I can feel her hands running through my partially spiky hair. We've been making out for a little bit when she finally pulls back. I wish it lasted forever, though.

"I... Was not expecting that," she says, out of breath.

"Me neither," I say, my hands still around her petite waist.

We're just gazing into each other's eyes at the doorway. I finally break the silence by running my hands down to the very end of her waist, and then retreating my hands back to my sides.

"Alright. This is my serious goodbye," I say with a smile. "I'll catch you later, Gianna."

"For sure," she nods. "Oh and Mike..."

I turn back to her with hope.

"Yeah?"

"Do you want to hang out after our practices tomorrow?" Gianna asks me.

"Sure," I nod. "Do you wanna go to a movie with me, maybe?"

I feel more confident about this. She wouldn't have kissed me back if she didn't feel at least something for me.

"A movie sounds great," Gianna nods. "Alright, good night, Mike. I'll remember to talk to Jessica about Noel."

With that, I conclude this perfect night. Lucky me. I just made out with the gorgeous Gianna! I might actually be able to make her mine this time. I walk away from her house, my heart still fluttering. I wait at Noel's car. I know I lost his bet, but five bucks is totally worth going out with Gianna. I wouldn't take that back for a god damn stupid five bucks. That's just some pocket money and shit.