If I Give You My Heart

Chapter 4: How We Ended

"MADDIE!"

Bailey was now shaking Maddie's shoulders and still got no response from her. All of the sudden, London lightly smacked Maddie's head.

"What the hell was that for?!"

"You were staring into space!" London stated.

Maddie rubbed her head, "That seriously hurts, you know!"

"Actually, you were staring at… that guy," Bailey said, pointing.

London's eyes followed where Bailey's finger is pointing. She quickly recognized the guy and gasped, "Oh my God! Isn't that the merit scholar who kissed you?" she asked, turning to Maddie.

"Yeah…"

"You mean the guy who I was on a date with at the art museum?" London recalled.

"Okay, what?!" Bailey was now confused. "Did you both date him?"

"His name is Trevor," Maddie sighed, "He was the "geek" who asked London out back at the hotel. He was there because of a Merit Scholar Conference. They went out on a date at the museum and I helped London to "survive" on that date but it didn't work out."

"Okay…" Bailey trailed off, "How did you end up kissing him?"

"He caught me coaching London."

"Then, they were arguing about something - with big words and they just kissed!" London explained.

Bailey turned to Maddie, "So, you dated him too?"

Maddie sighed, "Just for a week." She continued to wipe the bar table, "But then he had to leave."

-x-

"It's such a beautiful night, isn't it?"

Maddie and Trevor were walking hand in hand around Liberty Park near the Tipton Hotel. It was around 8 in the evening and there were only few people around - mostly couples. The park was lighted with the bright full moon and shimmering stars, spread across the night sky.

"Yeah, I know," smiled Trevor as he gazed up the sky, "It's hard to believe to see so many stars at night in a city."

They stopped at an open meadow and sat down. It had a pretty amazing view of a wide garden. And most of all, they were the only people around.

Maddie rubbed her arms, keeping herself warm as a small breeze encircled the meadow. As the perfect gentleman, Trevor took the initiative to take off his jacket and wrapped it around Maddie's shoulders. She gave him a warm smile, "Thank you."

He smiled back. There was an awkward silence between them; Maddie decided to speak.

"So, what time are you leaving tomorrow?"

"9 in the morning."

There was another silence.

"I'm really gonna miss you," sighed Maddie, looking at Trevor with her watery brown orbs, "I wish you didn't have to leave."

He took her hand and stroked it with his thumb. "Me too," he said, meeting his eyes with her. "I really had so much fun with you this week." He paused, "Aside from the conference and the lectures."

"Will you ever come and visit again?"

"I have no idea," he replied, "I mean, Florida to New York… is pretty far away."

"I guess." She looked down. She was trying to hide the fact that she was about cry by sighing. Trevor placed an arm around Maddie's shoulder and moved closer to her. He gently lifted her chin up; a single tear managed to escape her eyes. She gazed in his blue pools, "We will see each other again, right?"

"Someday… maybe," sighed Trevor whilst wiping her tears. "But I can't make any promises. I don't want you getting your hopes up and mine for nothing."

Maddie nodded and didn't dare to say a word. She couldn't understand why she was incredibly sad about Trevor leaving. They've only been going out for a week - and boy, it was a lovely whole week. He took her at the hotel restaurant on their first official date. Three days ago, they spent the afternoon at this park where he made her a lovely picnic. You can't really call it a 'date' when Zack and Cody are there. They were in their skateboards and Trevor insisted on joining them; he was amazing! He was like Tony Hawk - only better looking. He and the twins tried to teach Maddie; However, it got nowhere. Trevor also got her a pass to hear his speech in the conference which she obviously went to. Although, they made a "no commitment pact" between them, they made it seem like they were in a real, serious relationship.

-x-

Bailey snapped her fingers at her, "Maddie!"

She flinched, "Yeah?"

"You seem to really like this guy," said Bailey.

"Not just like." She shook her head. She then stepped outside the bar, carrying a tray with glasses of smoothies. Bailey and London looked at each other with wide eyes. They followed her.

"You love him?" asked London.

Maddie gave a slight nod whilst handing out the drinks.

"Oh my, God, that sucks!" Bailey exclaimed, "You guys love each other then, he left you?!"

"He had to. He has school. That's why we made this "no commitment pact"," explained Maddie, "And by the way, I did love him. What I didn't know is that if he felt the same way."

"Well, why didn't you tell him?" asked London.

"What's the point? He had to leave, anyway. I didn't wanna make the situation more complicated."

"Well, do you still love him?"

Maddie shook her head, "I don't know."

"Go and talk to him," Bailey suggested.

She gave her a look, "Excuse me?"

"Come on, talk to him."

"Look, I am not talking to him! Besides, it's been over two years now, I bet he can't even remember my name."

Maddie started walking toward the juice bar. She was so busy arranging the drinks on the tray that she accidentally bumped into someone.

"What the -"

She spilled the drinks all over the guy's shirt. "Oh my God!" she shrieked, "Oh God, I'm so sorry, sir! I didn't mean to -" She looked up at the guy, mesmerized. He had the same look as her.

"Um…" Maddie trailed off, "I'm really, really, sorry." She started picking up the tray and the glasses. Luckily, they were made of plastic.

"That's fine." He tried drying his shirt up. "Just try to be more careful, okay?"

"Yeah, sure," she said, standing up. "Um, let me get you a towel."

She hurried back at the juice bar and set the tray in the sink. She was right. He'd forgotten about her. But she obviously hadn't.

He followed her at the bar and sat on one of the stools. She handed him a white towel. "Here you go."

"Thanks." He started wiping off his shirt, "Say, you look kind of familiar. Have we met before?"

She looked at him and sighed, "'I'm the one who's been talking about you all day and I can't listen to your drivel for one second.'"

He gave her a confused look.

And then it hit him.

-x-

"Pay no attention to the woman behind the wall," said London.

"Who are you and why are you insulting me?" asked Trevor.

Maddie scoffed, "I'm London's brain!"

London nodded.

"I'm the one who's been talking about you all day and I can't listen to your drivel for one second!"

-x-

"Maddie?"

"Hi Trevor."

A/N: YAY! Another chapter is done! And thank you so much for the reviews! I've got more than the previous one! Please keep them coming. I live for them. lol

Anyway, I've decided to post my favourite movie and TV show quotes at the end of each chapter. Just for fun. xD Feel free to read them and have a laugh.

Dr. Green: How about I order everyone the Moroccan chicken?

Phoebe: Oh, I-I don't eat meat.

Dr. Green: It's chicken.

Phoebe: Yeah, I don't eat that either.

Dr. Green: I don't understand you lesbians.

From: Friends - The One with the Striper