A/N: Ok, so the responses are good. A lot of Shane, a quite a few for Nate, and a little going either way. I've finally decided on the pairing and I think you'll be surprised who she picks... or who she doesn't. (No, it's not Jason)

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I woke up very confused. I had a very weird dream that I don't think really care to recall.

I looked at the clock on my nightstand. Four o'clock! I walked over to the window and looked out at the Gray's house. I was surprised to a light on. Being groggy from sleep, it took me a minute to realize whose light it was. Nate.

I stared at the window, almost hoping he would come over to it. When he appeared, I started to think that maybe I was magical. Then I sighed as he went to close his blinds.

The window was growing darker but suddenly he stopped. I guess he must have seen something. I stared at his window. Oh, he saw me! I freeze. What should I do? I look back at him. Yes, he's at his window staring at mine, too! I decided to try something. I waved my arms at him to make sure he was watching me. He waved back and I smiled. Next, I pointed downward with my hands. I waited but I didn't get a response. I walked out of my room and down the stairs, forgetting to turn off my bedroom light. I opened the front door and turned on our porch light. I can see Nate looking down at me. I beckoned him to come down here. I could see him nod his head and I felt butterflies stirring in my stomach.

'What are you doing?' I thought. I sighed and shrugged the thought away. I was too late now for rethinking this. Nate was crossing the street to my house.

"Hi!" I said, lamely.

Nate smiled, "Hi. Up late, aren't we?"

I nod, "I had a weird dream and I didn't really care to revisit it. Then I saw that you were up, too."

Nate sighed, "Yeah. I guess I got too much sleep while you were over because now I'm not even slightly tired. So, what are we doing out here anyway?"

I shrugged, "Talking, I guess?"

Nate nodded, "I can see that."

He took a seat on curb and I followed. I sat down beside him and was surprised when he grabbed my hand. I smiled and looked down at my hand. Our fingers were weaved together and I felt a blush play across my cheeks. I praised the night for being so dark. That would have been slightly embarrassing.

"Cute pajamas", he said. "They remind me of the ones you got wet."

I know I blushed at this. I had even realized I was wearing my pajamas again. Man, this boy seems to catch me a lot in my pajamas! I look over at him and suddenly realize what he's wearing. I smile wickedly.

"Yes, and those are some pretty hot boxers you have on!"

Nate laughed, "I picked them out just for you!"

I smiled, "Wow. I'm one lucky girl!"

Nate cocks his head, "Are you?"

I stop breathing. What was that supposed to mean? I looked at him with what I knew was an utterly confused expression. Nate laughed and let go of my hand. I instantly regretted looking at him like that. But wait, was he flirting with me?

I smiled evilly, "Were you flirting with me, Nate Gray?"

Nate smiled, "Maybe."

I laughed and grabbed both of his hands, pulling him up with me.

"I liked it", I said quietly.

We stared at each other. Nate smiled at me and pulled me closer to him.

"I did, too."

Nate pulled me even closer and before I knew it, our lips had collided. Shivers ran from the roots of my hair to the tips of my toes. I kissed him back and after a few minutes, we pulled away.

I smiled at him and sat down on the curb again. He sat down, too and wrapped his arm around my waist.

"Wow" is all I can find to say.

Nate smiled and looked at me, "Do you like me?"

I looked up at Nate and tried to read his face. It was, I could see, just an innocent question. I looked away from him and thought about it.

"I don't know. I'm a little confused."

Nate nodded, "I think I am, too. Hey, I think I'm going to go back home. You know, figure stuff out. Okay?"

I nodded, "Yeah, that's probably best. I'll see you tomorrow?"

Nate smiled, "Definitely! Good night!"

Nate pulled me close and quickly kissed me. He got up and faced me again.

"Sorry about that!"

I got up too, "Don't be."

I smiled at him sweetly and watched him walk back to his house. 'Do I like Nate?' I thought. One part of me was screaming at me to go after him and kiss him as if my life depended on it. I smiled. Though that would be fun, there was also another part of me that was thinking about Shane. I still really like Shane. I just couldn't figure out whom I liked better. 'Perhaps until you figure it out, you shouldn't flirt with either.' For once, I was going to listen to the voice inside my head. I decided that when I went over to the boys' house tomorrow, I'd spend the most times with Jason. Jason was safe. I knew I wouldn't fall for him. Well, I had already fallen for him, but in a brother-sister kind of way. I loved Jason like the big brother I never had, but really, really wished I did. Sometimes I just wanted to kidnap Jason and force him into my own family. But I'm not sure Mrs. Gray would be very pleased with that, nor would the rest of Connect Three.

I stared up at the Grays' house and watched Nate's light turn off. Shane's room was still dark. I was glad of this. I didn't want anything else to happen tonight. I was already confused enough. I looked at Shane's window for a little longer. I had a horrible urge to just grab a pebble and toss it his window, but I knew that wouldn't do any good. He would just come down here and if I was lucky (or unlucky, depending on how things would go), he would kiss me.

'Then you would have yet another thing to think about!' My brain screamed. I sighed and turned away from the Grays' house. It was like a poisoned apple. It looked so tempting from afar, but I knew nothing good would come of it. I walked back up to my house and opened the door quietly. I was halfway up the steps when the hall light came on. I looked up guiltily at my mom.

"Have a nice chat?" she whispered. I was relieved to hear from her tone of voice that she wasn't mad.

I sighed, "No…yes? I'm not sure. I think I'm caught in the middle of two boys."

My mom smiled and put her hand on my back, leading me back down the stairs and into our kitchen. This is our favorite talking spot. My mom opened the refrigerator and got out a carton of chocolate milk. She poured some into two mugs and put them in the microwave. I smiled. This was my mom's quick and easy way of making hot chocolate. We waited as the microwave warmer up our chocolate milk. It's kind of an unsaid rule that we don't talk until we get our hot chocolate.

The microwave dings and my mom takes out our mugs. She hands me mine and sits down at the table.

"So, what happened out there? I saw Nate leaving our house."

I nodded, "I woke up from an odd dream at four and looked out the window. His light was on so I beckoned him to come outside where we could talk. It started out as just talking, but then I started flirting with him and he flirted back. Then one thing leads to another and all the sudden he's kissing me."

My mom nodded to show she was following, "And you're not sure you like him, right?"

"Well, I do like him, but I feel like I may like Shane more. I'm not really sure. I'm going over there tomorrow and I plan to hang around Jason mostly."

"Sounds like a good idea, sweetie. You don't want to lead either boy on."

My nod, "That's what I was thinking."

I drink the rest of my hot chocolate and say goodnight to my mom. We walk upstairs together and go back into my room. I'm actually tired now. I turn my light off and slowly climb into bed. The hot chocolate was warming me up and making me drowsy. I knew I would only be a few minutes before I was asleep. I rolled onto my stomach and buried my face into the pillow. I felt my muscles relaxing and my body sinking into the bed. I was so comfortable that I feel asleep instantly.

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A/N: Ok. There's a little for the Nick lovers. Don't worry. If you didn't like Nick, there is going to be a little Shane later. For those of you that did like Nick, stick around, I might be nice and throw him in again (and by might, I really mean I will). ;)

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