Quinn rang the doorbell of the Evans house. She tapped her foot as she waited for the door to open. Finally, after waiting for what seemed like a century, the door was thrown open by an enthusiastic Stevie.
"Quinn!" he said, embracing the girl. "You're here! They've been waiting for you," he said as he led the girl into the living room.
"Oh hey Quinn," said Sam turning around from his seat on the sofa watching a basketball game. "We may have a slight issue… Well the parents decided to go out for a romantic trip to this tavern in Pennsylvania because it's their anniversary and Logan and I are stuck babysitting. I'm sure you don't want to—"
"Oh shut up!" said Quinn cutting the blonde boy off. "You know I love the kids! Why don't we just bring them along with us?"
Logan smiled and looked at his brother. "How did I just know this was what she would suggest?!"
Grinning, Sam replied, "Well I guess it's settled then. I'm so glad I don't have to miss out on spending time with you!"
Even though Quinn loved hearing that from him, she couldn't help but wonder something. "So, eh, how's it going with Mercedes?"
"Thanks for asking," he said happily. "I think it's wonderful, like I've never had such an honest and loving relationship with someone before," Sam continued, obviously not noticing the fact Quinn was looking down. "She's just amazing and so laid back, and I really think we have a potential future together. I love her so much. So much more than I ever loved any other girl." There was absolutely no way that phrase wasn't intended directly for Quinn, as Sam focused his gaze on the girl. The poor girl pretended not to know what was going on and provided Sam with a demure smile.
"I'm glad you two are happy. I'm glad you're happy! It's great that you've found your dream girl, your ultimate source of happiness," Quinn responded.
She then turned to look at Logan who rolled his eyes. They all walked out of the house, Quinn with Stevie holding her left hand and Stacy at her right. She really did love children, and one day she wished she could have a child of her own, if she, of course, ever found the right man, which she at this point sincerely doubted.
Once seated in the car smushed between Stevie and Stacy, Quinn felt her phone vibrate. She smiled when she saw who the sender was. It was none other than Mr. Styles.
H: Hey Quinn!
Q: Pleasure to hear from u again :)
H: And a pleasure that u replied! So listen, I'm gonna be in Lima and I actually have some Coldplay tickets to their concert in Indianapolis. Maybe I won't have to go alone? ;)
Quinn internally felt herself shriek. Coldplay!? That concert was like sold out within 10 minutes. But she couldn't be desperate. She had to maintain her cool.
Q: Hmmm… Maybe you won't. When is the concert?
H: Saturday at 1 PM. I can pick u up at breadsticks, of course after a nice, little date ;)
Quinn felt like she had something planned that day. Well, no plans, but there was something in the back of her head bothering her. Whatever. She couldn't think of it and she surely wasn't going to miss out on an exclusive concert with a cute boy.
Q: I guess that will work… :)
H: Swwweeettttt ;) I guess I'll see you then!
Q: I can't wait :)
Quinn put her phone back into the purse. The single life was suiting her quite nicely.
The trio, accompanied by the duo of cute blonde children, hopped out of the car into the parking lot of the Lima Mall. Quinn grasped the hands of Stacy, who then proceeded to grab her older brothers hand. Almost eerily like a family, Sam grabbed Stevie's small hand and looked over to smile at his friend. Her heart began to beat faster with every step they took. Sam would make the absolute perfect father – emphasis on perfect. Gosh, she could stare at his eyes for a lifetime. And those lips, oh my goodness those plump, pink, luscious, downright kissable lips of his. She almost melted when he flipped his golden locks, but was finally knocked out of her daze when she bumped into Logan who was walking in front of her.
She dropped Stacy's hand, realizing that Logan must really have been feeling like a fifth wheel. Looking at Logan, she saw him present her with one of his ever-famous eye rolls again, and then to top it off, his even more famous smirk. "Let's just go to Nordstroms and get this over with, okay?" he said, addressing the crew.
Quinn busied herself by staring at the windows of the passing stores, careful not to get questionable thoughts about Sam again. Anthropologie. Forever XXI. Victoria's Secret, which she was almost dragged into by Logan. Macy's. And then she saw something that caught her eye in the window of Urban Outfitters. It was a sleeveless cut off tee with the Viva La Vida album cover. The shirt would be perfect for the upcoming concert, so she excused herself from the group and quickly purchased the garment, pleased with her find. While in the store, she had also spotted an old vintage turntable and for some reason felt the urge to buy it, even though she had only one vinyl in her house. It was a vintage Beatles record that the Evans had given her for Christmas. Yet, she just couldn't say no to the bright blue color and beautiful golden handles, so she purchased the $120 beauty. She probably wouldn't even find much use for it, but she knew that her conscience would not allow her to leave the store without it.
She caught up with the group at the tables outside the food court, the two kids happily chomping on their soft pretzels and occasionally sipping their milkshakes. Sam presented her with a hazelnut iced coffee, her favorite. She couldn't help but grin at the fact Sam knew her order, and sat at the chair opposite from him, right next to Logan.
"So," Logan asked, "What did you just have to buy?"
"Ummm… just some personal stuff," she didn't want to explain her stupidity in buying the turntable, "Oh and this Coldplay tee shirt! I'm going to their concert on Saturday! This guy invited me, and I was so happy because conveniently like nothing else important was going on that day!"
Still pretty excited for the musical experience, the bubbly Quinn didn't happen to realize that Sam's expression changed from one of happiness to sorrow. Sam lips quivered as he attempted to smile.
Logan was quick to respond though. "Actually Saturday is…."
But he was cut off by his older brother who glared at Logan. "Actually Saturday is supposed to have amazing weather so it would be perfect if the concert is outdoors," Sam said, obviously trying to hide something.
Quinn disregarded the fishiness and shrugged. "It's indoors but I'm sure it'll be great regardless!"
