Radio Rebel

Perfection

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I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE CHARACTERS.

Gavin headed towards his next class. He only had a little amount of time to get there. He was still smiling from his conversation with Tara. He didn't know why he was so worried. Tara and him had a connection, nothing that he would do would break that bond.

All of a sudden he felt a tight grip on his arm that yanked him back. This incident shocked him. He was thrown off completely. He then was faced with the person who did it. He thought it was Moreno getting ready to holler at him for not being class earlier. He figured she would still be bitter from having the students turn against her at MORP, but it was someone completely different. The person he was face to face with was familiar. It was Audrey.

"Audrey, I can't talk now, I'm going to be late." Gavin said trying to get by her, but she kept moving in front of him. For a short little thing, she was persistent and strong. She wasn't going to let him get away so easily. She had words that needed to be said. Like it or not, Gavin would have to listen.

"Tell them your locker was jammed or something." Audrey said and Gavin groaned.

"Do you know how ridiculous you're being?" Gavin was now extremely irritated. Usually, he was reasonable, but this was too much for him.

"So, are you saying making Tara happy is ridiculous?" Audrey stated crossing her arms and looked at him. Her eyes narrowing down on him making him feel the judgement.

"Audrey, don't twist my words like that. You know I would do anything to make Tara happy. I am just saying– " Gavin started, but then was suddenly cut off by the sound of the school bell. He sighed with impatience.

"Just answer my question, did you ask her out or not?" Audrey responded immediately after the bell. Gavin couldn't even get the chance to complete his sentence. Audrey wanted to make her point loud and clear.

"Yes, I asked her out..."

"Good, now, where are you taking her?" Audrey said coming closer which caused him to squirm. He knew that anything he said would be considered 'wrong' in her eyes.

"I was thinking pizza and a movie."

"WRONG." Audrey then made a buzzer sound. Just as Gavin predicted...

"Why not? Food is a good way to start a conversation. Especially if we see the movie first. Then we could have something to talk about."

"Gavin...I doubt Tara would be okay with having her first kiss in a pizza shop."

"Maybe I should let you organize the date instead." Gavin snapped back. All of this was beginning to stress him out. It was like Audrey was the writer of his life. Creating the perfect fairy tale. He was surprised he wasn't in a suit of armor yet.

"Gavin...this has to be from you. It would be more meaningful. Again, this date has to say something."

"...I don't think nuts can talk." Gavin said with a laugh trying to lighten the mood. He then got a glare that made his laugh just a faint memory. "It will, Audrey. I just have to think of something. I can handle this."

"You better." With that Audrey left and Gavin rushed to class...

Gavin was sitting in his class and was gazing out the window spending a lot of time in his own head. Audrey's words kept stewing inside his brain. He was impatiently tapping his pencil against the desk again and again repeatedly. He couldn't stop. He was proud of himself that he finally took the step forward to ask Tara out on another date, but this date had expectations. Expectations he had to live up to. He couldn't let it fall apart drowning him.

What was he thinking of exactly? He was thinking about how he was going to set up this whole romantic moment and woo her. Make an impression on her and let her know that he is the one for her. He was just waiting for that bell to ring signaling lunch. He needed to go outside and take in the fresh air. He needed to put in his headphones and make the whole world around him disappear. He crossed his fingers that, that relaxing would form some idea.

When the bell did go off, he ran out the door. His throat was getting dry and he could feel his palms sweating. With one look at him, you could tell that he was nervous. It was so easy to tell that he was acting differently. He had to disguise it though, when he was around Tara. He didn't want her to catch onto anything that was happening. If she knew what was occurring, the whole plan would be ruined...well, not the entire plan. He still didn't even know what he was going to do for most of the plan, but that wasn't the point. The point was that he had to think. Had to think really hard about everything. If he made one imprudent mood, all of the dominoes that were being perfectly aligned would tip over.

On the other side, Tara was exiting the doors of the school and headed towards their regular lunch table. She couldn't contain her excitement about it all. She never had been in a real relationship before and didn't know much, but with Gavin, she didn't think it would be that hard. They both cared about each other and that is what mattered most at the end of the day. She sat next to Larry and Barry and was beaming as she searched for Audrey. She had to tell her all the details about how Gavin asked her out. Tara's heart was flying. She could feel the beats getting faster. Just even the thought of it all, had that effect on her. She was all giggly inside. It was a new feeling and she loved it. She hoped it would be a feeling that would be around for a long time.

When Audrey finally arrived at the table she was wearing a smile on her face and fixed her red specs that she has grown attached to. Fashion should be functional. Audrey was definitely a little eccentric, but that is why her friends loved her. All of her friends weren't afraid to be who they were. Tara has a special bond with her friends. They could relate to each other and talk about anything. They were the people that Tara could confide in most.

"What's up with you, Smiley?" Audrey said asking Tara casually. She knew the real reason, but had to play it off like she didn't. She didn't want to give Tara any ideas. She wanted Tara to be surprised by the moment she was going to have. Wanted Tara to be unprepared for it. Wanted the pieces to fall just in place for her friend.

"Guess what! Guess what!" Tara said jumping up and down in her seat. Larry and Barry looked at their friend with confusion. They never saw Tara so energetic and vocal like this. Never saw her unafraid to let the whole school hear her voice.

"I don't know, what?" Audrey said with a shrug.

"Gavin asked me out!"

"Not to interrupt, but didn't he already do that?" Barry said as he started snagging food off his brothers tray. In response, Larry smacked his hand away. Tara would never understand how boys could eat so much.

"It's different. This is there SECOND date. The first was just an introduction." Audrey quickly responded. She was such a romantic at heart. The drama side definitely influenced the way she perceived things. " and that's so great that he asked you out! How did he do it?"

"Well, we were on our way to class and then–"

"Talking about me?" Tara immediately froze when she heard a deep, manly, and familiar voice that came from behind her. She closed her eyes and then turned around to see Gavin.

"Uhhh...h-hi." She said barely making out the word. He always showed up at the worst times possible.

"Mind if I sit with my beautiful girlfriend?" Gavin said with a smile which made her blush. Gavin didn't mind that she was talking about him one bit. She didn't say anything bad about him, so there was no reason to be angered at her.

"Not at all." Tara said and moved over and Gavin took the spot on the end across from Audrey. He could once again could feel her gaze. Those eyes pouring into his skin. He felt more and more uncomfortable by the second. He knew Audrey had good intentions, but nothing he would do would make her stop.

"So, I was wondering if I could walk you home from school?" Gavin said as he reached for Tara's hand intertwining her delicate fingers with his. Feeling the smooth skin on her hand. He loved the warmth of her hand in his.

"That sounds great. I would really enjoy that. Planning on carrying my books then, too?" Tara said with a laugh that made him melt inside. It was so beautiful. So adorable. It was the best sound he had ever heard.

"Maybe." Just the presence of Tara made everything in his life light up. She made him feel something he never felt before. Something that made him want more and more of it. He knew that he could not live without her now.

All of a sudden Gavin's phone went off signaling that he had a text message. He took it out and looked at the screen then he read the name. He should of knew. His eyes went up from the phone to Audrey. It was from her. He assumed texting was another skill she obtained. Gavin opened the text and read it when Tara wasn't looking. He took in every word:

"Don't make a move later."

The text message clearly said. It was as direct as possible. He then nodded at Audrey in understanding. He wouldn't mess this up.

"Tara, I have to go meet Gabe. I'll see you later?"

"That sounds great." Tara responded not leaving contact from his eyes. With that, Gavin left. He had to do this right. He wanted Tara to know how special she was. If giving her that fairytale first kiss was the way to do it, he would. Her happiness mattered most.

I GREATLY apologize for my lack of updates. school started. I'm trying my best. I will make sure I'll update more. promise. this story has a lot more to tell. (:

for those who are still following the story, thank you so much. I really appreciate it. (: