Wow, this is by far my longest chapter... again, I meant to get further in the story, but I was having so much fun with it! The beginning is in Sonny's POV, but most of it is in Chad's POV. I hope you enjoy this chapter. I want to credit Miss-Frenchie for a little scene idea in this chapter. As always, thanks for the reviews & alerts :) Please R&R!

Disclaimer: I do not own Sonny With a Chance.

SONNY'S POV

The rest of the afternoon went amazingly well. Chad and I really didn't argue much- shocker, I know! There wasn't a whole lot for us to do to kill time before the rehearsal dinner. We basically just lounged around the suite and watched shows and old movies on television all day. I can honestly say that I had a fun day vegging with Chad.

But then that reoccurring thought popped in to my head again; what if my plan didn't work and Heather saw right through us? Like I said before- usually when I get nervous, I eat; it's an emotional thing. But that afternoon the anxiety hit me harder and when we had room service deliver food to us, I only ate a few bites.

Chad took notice and mentioned it right away- probably because he wanted to gulp mine down after he finished his. He must work out because he eats a ton!

"Aren't you going to eat that?" Chad asked, motioning his fork to my plate of grilled chicken.

"I think I'm done," I said, miserably.

"Are you sure?" he asked. "I'll take it if you don't want it."

I shook my head no and said, "Go ahead." He then proceeded to pile the chicken on his plate along with his steak that he hadn't quite finished yet. "Thanks," he mumbled through bites.

He must be pretty comfortable around me to be able to stuff his face like that!

Now it was 5:00 in the evening and I was starting to feel really distressed. I began getting ready in the bathroom, but as I started to put on more make-up, I felt a little weak. I rushed my body to the bed and sat there for a moment.

"You okay?" Chad asked, concerned. I then realized that he had been in the bedroom using the mirror to get ready- he must have seen my moment of frailty.

"I think so," I fibbed. "Just feel a little weak."

"Probably because you haven't eaten hardly anything today," he said in a fatherly tone. He left the room for a minute and returned with some peanut butter crackers from the mini bar. "Here," he said, handing the crackers over to me.

"But I don't want them," I whined. I'm sure I sounded like a child just then.

"Just eat them," he demanded, but not in a controlling way; more in a worried sense. "Please?"

"Oh, alright," I gave in. "But only because you said please," I said, stuffing a cracker in my mouth. "You satisfied?" I asked, purposely showing my food.

"Sonny, you're so gross," he said in a playful tone. "Now get ready because I'm about to sweep you and your family off their feet," he winked, popping the color on his blue button up shirt.

CHAD'S POV

I gazed at my usually handsome self in the mirror. My hair was perfect, my shirt matched my eyes, and the brown leather jacket and dark jeans really made me look undeniably handsome. I was born for this role; playing the perfect boyfriend- I mean, perfect fake boyfriend. Remember Chad, this is all completely fake.

Sonny walked in to the bedroom to check herself in the full length mirror. She was wearing a frilly turquoise top and black short skirt with lacy black leggings and her tall black boots. She didn't dress so girly like most girls, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Sonny has always had an edge to her. She must have pulled her ponytail down because her hair was long and flowing; with a sparkly black headband in it. She looked so cute- darn it! I thought I was going to be the best looking one there!

"Alright Chad, do I look okay?" she asked sincerely. I was about to spout off another one of my sarcastic remarks, but then she added "Be honest."

"Yeah, actually, you look great Sonny. Your cousin will be so envious of you," I said, feeling my face blush. I had to look away to hide it.

"Thanks Chad," she said sweetly, her face blushing as well.

"Are you sure you're up for this?" she asked. Oh I know I am!

"Definitely," I replied, as we left the suite to head to the steakhouse.

As we got out of the taxi in front, we decided to consult before entering.

"Okay, Chad, I have warned you about all of my family's quirks; they're a little crazy, but I love them- well except Heather. I don't hate her, that would just be wrong, but she's just…"

I interrupted her rambling by placing my finger on her lips. "Time for talking's over," I said my famous line, receiving an eye roll from Sonny.

"Thanks again Chad for helping me. Just you being here makes this trip less lonely, seeing that my mom couldn't make it."

"No problem," I answered sincerely. "Are you ready to be Chad Dylan Cooper's girlfriend? For a weekend, I mean?"

"I'd be honored," she answered as I took her hand in mine.

When we entered the steakhouse, I really wasn't sure what to think- was it going to be ritzy, just bar-like atmosphere, what? It was kind of in between.

Sonny's hand was still intertwined with mine. I could feel the clamminess of them as she spotted her relatives. She lead me over to a huge table of people. I started to feel myself get nervous as we got closer. This was weird… Chad Dylan Cooper doesn't get nervous. Was it maybe that I actually wanted Sonny's relatives to accept me… like me even?

"Hey everyone, she waved, still with my hand in her non-waving hand.

"Hey Sonny!" several of them exclaimed and stood up to greet her with a hug. It was at this time she let go of my hand… now mine kind of felt… empty.

"Everyone, this is Chad, my boyfriend" Sonny said proudly to her relatives. I liked hearing her say that- but don't tell anyone!

"No way!" Lacey, the bride-to-be and her bridesmaids screamed. "You're, you're Chad Dylan Cooper!" Lacey squealed.

"Yes, that's me," I said as I grinned my million dollar smile. Then Sonny took me around the table to some of her relatives to chat for a minute.

"And this is my Grandma, Lilly," Sonny said sweetly, gesturing to an older, but friendly smiling woman.

"Well aren't you just the cutest thing," she praised. Then Sonny's Grandma reached up and pinched my cheeks for a few seconds- I slightly blushed, but that was covered up by the pinching. "You are such a cutie-patootie!" (A/N: I credit Miss-Frenchie for this idea)

I smiled and glanced at Sonny who looked severely embarrassed. "Why thank you," I responded coolly.

"And this is my Grandpa Joe," Sonny said, motioning to the old man sitting next to her grandma. He wore a baseball cap and glasses and had a huge smile on his face.

"Nice to meet you Chad," he said while shaking my hand. "I've seen you on Mackenzie Falls. Somehow I'm strangely addicted to that show." Wow, I guess my show really does meet above our targeted audience.

"Well I'm glad you like it," I acknowledged. Then Sonny continued to introduce me to a few more people; the bride and bridesmaids swooned over me- can you blame them? But the Maid of Honor seemed slightly unimpressed.

Eventually Sonny trudged over to the aforementioned attendant; it was Heather. Sonny was right, she really wasn't very friendly.

"Hi Sonny!" she obnoxiously hugged her, a fake expression forming on her face. "Wow, you have changed a lot!"

"Thank you," Sonny replied- almost as a question.

"I didn't say that was a good thing," she stifled. I saw a sad look on Sonny's face and wanted to wipe it away.

"Well I'm Chad," I introduced myself and shook her hand. "Sonny's boyfriend," I added.

"I know who you are," she snapped. Wow, this girl really wasn't pleasant. Then she proceeded to make a big deal out of her successful, but non-famous boyfriend; he was alright, but nowhere near the caliber of myself. Luckily there were two open seats at the other end of the table next to Sonny's grandparents, so we sat there, away from the bitter bridesmaid.

Everyone chatted during dinner; the steak was actually pretty divine. Sonny's relatives were a little crazy, but in a good way. I actually enjoyed conversing with them; I believe I schmoozed everyone- except hateful Heather.

"So, how did you two meet?" Grandma Lilly asked. I decided to let Sonny handle this one.

"Well, our shows are filmed at the same studio, and funny story- we actually met in the cafeteria there. When I met him I was dressed as Madge the waitress and Chad stole my yogurt," Sonny continued. Everyone laughed and seemed to think it was a fun story. Then Heather spoke up.

"I thought So Random and Mackenzie Falls had a huge rivalry," she proposed smugly.

"Well, we did, but we decided to bury the hatchet," Sonny quickly answered.

"Then how come you and Chad haven't publicly announced your relationship?" Heather harassed.

"Well because um," Sonny stumbled, so I rescued her.

"Because we want it to be private; not all over gossip magazines and have paparazzi follow us everywhere," I answered.

"So, how serious are you two?" Heather queried.

"Well, we're pretty serious," I projected. I decided to take over this conversation; I knew Sonny would fumble everything otherwise.

"Oh okay," Heather responded snidely as if she knew I was lying.

"So when did you realize that you were in love?" she asked; this time directed solely to me. What is this- twenty questions about Chad and Sonny? She thought she could crack Chad Dylan Cooper? Yeah right.

Sonny shot me a worried look. "Well, I always kind of had a little crush on Sonny because she's not fake like other girls," I said as if referring to Heather. "She's fun to be with and sincere and… adorable." It was then that I realized how easily this was coming to me- please do not tell me that I really feel this way! I brushed the emotions away and continued with the story. "After we had been dating for a while I took her on a midnight stroll on the beach where we had a picnic and…" I gave this whole romantic spiel of a dazzling date. I glanced over at Sonny; her eyes seemed glazed over, as if she was wishing this story was true. Finally Heather stopped with the questions and directed her attention back to her boyfriend.

Luckily everyone continued talking about random things and had several conversations around the table, so we were no longer in the spotlight.

I glanced over at Sonny and she mouthed "Thank you," to me. I replied with a wink. This acting like Sonny's boyfriend thing was becoming a cinch for me- I just had to keep convincing myself that it was all just an act.