"Thanks, Turner. O my God, I think I'm blushing. O my God. I cant believe I said that aloud." "What is it about you Dave?"

"Come on." Even though everything was going great so far, Dave was still nervous. What if Alli thought of him as a friend. He genuinely wanted to be with her. He just made up in his mind that if she didn't like him, he would have to accept that. He wanted her happy.

Alli wanted Dave to be happy as well. Out of all the girls to like, why did he choose her? She was like an emotional rollercoaster. Somehow though when she was near Dave, everything became clear.

At the Dot

Before they walked in the restaurant, Dave noticed Drew and Bianca. By the look on Alli's face, she did as well.

"You don't have…."

"No! Thanks for protecting me, but I have to do this for myself"

Dave knew she was right. "I'm proud of you." He looked at her lovingly and kissed her cheek.

"Thanks." As they walked in, Drew had to be noticed. "So is this your new boy toy. He cant do what I can do."

"Your right. He can do what you can and then some." Alli spoke up for herself and it felt great. Drew was awestruck. He couldn't believe she stood up to him. "Drew, baby, Im going to go the ladies room ok." Bianca quickly excused herself and left the table.

"Goodbye Drew."Alli soon joined Dave at the counter.

"It will only take a few minutes for our food to get ready. I saw what you did. It was really cool."

"I see what you are doing to Dave. Your pretty cool too. So, what happened to Adam today."

"I helped her with Fitz today." Dave said nonchalantly. "The way Adam talked about it, she made you out like Superman." K.C. said

"Man where did you come from?"

"The bathroom. Aren't we nosy Dave." K.C. said, his voice filled with suspicion.

"Let me guess. The same bathroom as Bianca?" Alli said. As if on cue, Bianca walked out of the ladies room and sat with Drew.

"Don't worry. What you do does not concern us," Alli laughed.

"Ok Bhandurner. Two bacon cheeseburgers, two chocolate shakes, and fries….$10.89. Dave handed Holly J the money. "Let's go." They both said and laughed


Dave's House

Finally they got there. Dav's parents were gone for the week on a business trip. It was the moment they both waited for. Soon the two friends were eating and talking about everything and nothing.

"So what did you tell your parents you were at?"

"I told them I was here but we were doing a media immersion project. I love my parents, but our religion is just so strict. It took a lot of convincing for my parents to even let me dress like this."

"Dang girl."

"Their getting better. They are letting me date outside my culture now. I think Save and Anya really opened their minds."

"So what are your parents like?"

"We are very close knit. My mom is so funny and the best cook ever. You have to come over when she cooks. My dad looks intimidating but he is decent.

"Alli, can I ask you something?"

"Sure." Alli already knew what he was gonna ask her. She was so nervous she couldn't look him in the eye.

"What do you think of me?" She just paused and found the courage to look in his eyes. Dave saw it on her face. She was scared. He was to forward.

"Im sorry Als."

"No!" She nearly screamed and grabbed his hand. "I like you Dave Turner. I really do. I was just scared that I might get hurt again. I don't want to get hurt. I want to care and be cared by you, Dave Turner. How do you feel about me?"

Dave soon played with her knuckles. "I really like you. You are mature and sophisticated. You are so driven. You know what you want out of life.."

"And you are funny, understanding, and a great dancer."

This was the moment they both were waiting for. Dave wanted to kiss her so badly but he didn't want to push her. Alli wanted to kiss him too. His lips were so inviting. She didn't care about the past. All she wanted was the present with Dave.

"Bhandari, are you sure?"

"Yeah, Im sure. Dave leaned in and kissed her gently yet passionately. Her hands went around his neck and his went around her waist and started rubbing her back. Both had dreamed of this for so long. They broke apart for air.

"I didn't push you, did I?" Dave asked as he played with her hair.

"No I wanted you too. That kiss was amazing Dave."

"I know Als. I know."

Dave couldn't help but smile. The girl of his dreams was in his arm and he wasn't going to let her go.

"So we are officially Bhanduner now." Alli grinned and kiss him again.

The End