Chapter Three: A Step in a New Direction

Once they had all the luggage and instruments loaded into Kathy's purple SUV, they climbed in. It was Kathy driving, with Dougie in the passenger seat. LilB was next to Danny in the next row of seats, and Tom was with Harry in the back.

"This place is so... sunny," Harry said, amazed. He was staring out the window at the sunny blue sky.

"Well, you'd better get used to it, Mr. Judd," Kathy grinned as she started the car. "Because tomorrow at ten, we're hitting the beach. And I expect all four of you to get awesome tans."

"A tan would definitely add to my appeal," Danny said, leaning back in his seat and his arms behind his head.

LilB looked at him, raising one eyebrow. "Uhm, dude, you're hot enough without a tan. Trust me on this one."

"Really?" Danny said. "Dougie, this girl is awesome."

"Told ya," Dougie looked back and grinned. "So, Kathy, how was your last week of Junior year?"

"Ugh, don't even ask," she said, rolling her eyes. "Finals in Honors Trig., Honors English II, and AP Chemistry, all in one day. If you want to know the truth, it was evil."

Tom gaped at her. "Are you a bloody genius or something?"

"I try," she replied.

"Pretty much yes," LilB said. "She is too smart for her own good. And she overthinks EVERYTHING. And she wears dinosaur underwear."

"Uhm, TMI LilB!" Kathy yelled.

Dougie looked over at her with a small smile. "You wear lizard pants?"

She blushed a deep cherry red. "Yes."

"That's pretty awesome."

She smiled as she turned on her blinker to turn onto Harbor Avenue. "Wow, you guys picked a flat right next to the lake."

"It's so pretty!" Tom said, excited. He leaned over Harry to look out the window.

"He's a bit..." LilB searched for the word to say.

"Immature," Danny replied.

"Odd," Harry added.

"Tom-esque," Dougie concluded.

"I was gonna say awesome, but that works," LilB laughed.

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Once the guys were all settled in their flat, they settled down to watch "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World". When the part with the "bass battle" came on, Dougie was bouncing up and down in his seat. Kathy cuddled against his side and he put his arm around her shoulder. Tom, Harry, Danny, and LilB all grinned at each other, realizing what was happening.

Dougie was falling in love again.

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Author's Note: Awwwwww I love kathy and dougie! 3! love it? hate it? review it! love you all!