The Boy Next Door Catch A Ride, a total drama series fanfic

A/N: I'M BACK!!! WOO-HOO!!

So here's the low-down: The last half of senior year was kicking my butt, so I really needed to focus on my schoolwork. So, I had to take a break from writing *tear* and that's why this story was on hiatus. That, along with some terrible writer's block, ugh. But now I've graduated and have plently of free time (that is, until I go to college in January). I've got lot's of ideas for this story, and might possibly have another chapter up tonight, if not tomorrow afternoon. This is kind of just a filler to move the story along, but it's still important! So ENJOY!! (:

As the last bell of the school day rang, the students erupted from the building. It had snowed again that day, much to the dismay of the many students who had to drive in it. They made their way to the parking lot, brushing snow off their windshields and windows.

Gwen walked out into the parking lot, sighing at the sight of her car, covered in a thin sheet of snow. She opened the back door of her car, throwing her bag into the backseat. She reached under the driver's seat, taking out a scraper, and slammed the door shut. She began the task of cleaning off her windows and windshield, like the others around her.

"Gwen!"

Gwen turned to see Trent running toward her. She smiled and stopped scraping her car as he made his way over.

"Gwen! I'm glad I caught you before you left." Trent stated.

"I'm not leaving anytime soon. Incase you didn't notice, there's a snowbank on my windshield." Gwen joked, brushing the layer of white powder off of her car.

"Here, I'll help you." Trent said, setting his backpack on the ground. He began wiping the snow off of the other side of the windshield with the sleeve of his jacket.

"So what was so urgent that you had to catch me?" Gwen asked, scraping the last of the snow off the car. Trent shook his sleeve clean of snow.

"Feel free to say no, but I was hoping I could catch a ride home with you. My mom can't make it because the roads aren't cleared yet." Trent asked timidly. Gwen let out a small giggle.

"It's no problem. And don't be afraid to ask, really. You live next door." Gwen replied with a smile. Trent smiled back, picked up his bag, and opened the passenger side of the car. Gwen got in the driver's seat, throwing the scraper into the backseat. The Volvo started up, blowing warm heat through the car, much to the enjoyment of the two teens inside.

Gwen pulled onto the main road, making sure to drive slowly due to the un-plowed roads.

"So do you drive at all?" Gwen asked, focusing on the slippery road ahead of her.

"A car, not yet. But who needs one when you've got your motorcycle license?" Trent replied excitedly. Gwen let out a small laugh and smiled.

"That's awesome! You should show me sometime." Gwen suggested.

"Same day you hear me play guitar, I suppose." Trent said, turning to Gwen with a smile.

"Definitely." She stated. "You mind turning the radio on? It's too quiet in here." Gwen asked. Trent leaned down to the stereo, looking through the multitude of buttons and knobs. He pressed the number 1, which turned on a pre-set station. The music began bumping through the speakers.

"I love this song!" The two said almost simultaneously.

"No way! This is my favorite song." Trent stated, turning the volume up. He began to softly sing the lyrics, tapping his hands on his lap to the rhythm.

Beauty queen of only eighteen
She had some trouble with herself
He was always there to help her
She always belonged to someone else

Gwen giggled as she listened to Trent singing. Even as softly as he was singing, he sounded great. Gwen wondered how he would sound paired with his guitar.

I drove for miles and miles
And wound up at your door
I've had you so many times but somehow
I want more

Gwen joined in at the chorus, tapping her fingers on the steering wheel.

I don't mind spending everyday
Out on your corner in the pouring rain
Look for the girl with the broken smile
Ask her if she wants to stay awhile
And she will be loved
She will be loved

Tap on my window knock on my door
I want to make you feel beautiful
I know I tend to get so insecure
It doesn't matter anymore

The two laughed together, dancing in their seats to the music.

It's not always rainbows and butterflies
It's compromise that moves us along, yeah
My heart is full and my door's always open
You can come anytime you want

I don't mind spending everyday
Out on your corner in the pouring rain
Look for the girl with the broken smile
Ask her if she wants to stay awhile
And she will be loved
And she will be loved
And she will be loved
And she will be loved

As the bridge of the song approached, Gwen raised her voice, belting out the lyrics.

I know where you hide
Alone in your car
Know all of the things that make you who you are
I know that goodbye means nothing at all
Comes back and begs me to catch her every time she falls

Tap on my window knock on my door
I want to make you feel beautiful

Trent sang softly, as he looked over at Gwen, who was completely absorbed in the music. He hadn't quite met a girl like Gwen, someone who could let loose and not be embarassed about herself. And he liked it.

As the song ended, they approached their street. Gwen rolled the car to a stop along the side of the road in between their houses, and they stepped out of the car. She sighed as she looked over at her own house. The driveway was covered in snow, once again, and she knew she would be the one outside getting rid of it.

"Looks like I'll be busy all night." Gwen said sarcastically, leaning on her car. Trent joined her, leaning on the hood next to her. The two shared a laugh.

"Maybe not if you had some help.." Trent stated, smiling at Gwen. She smiled back.

"You are a life saver!" Gwen exclaimed, pulling Trent into a bear-hug. Upon realizing her actions, she quickly released Trent, blushing as she stepped away. Trent smiled.

"Let's get to work, shall we?" He asked, making his way over to her driveway.

"We shall." Gwen replied, walking beside him.

A/N: And that song would be 'She Will Be Loved' by Maroon 5. Sooo? What did you think? I know it's nothing impressive, but I promise it gets better! I've got a lot of ideas working in my head right now. So do what you do best and REVIEW! :D

-Evie