A/N: Okay, so I think I'll put in a new rule; the whole "I need 10 reviews before updating". I'll start this chapter up with at least five. And just because I get five doesn't mean I'll update right away, just so you know, but it will definitely speed up the process. Thanks to those who reviewed last chapter: DmslilAngel103, girl you don't know, Gabriella Somerfield, and Sakuto Uzumaki. Sorry I didn't go more in depth with the date; I wanted them to kiss so badly, I couldn't wait! Well, without further ado, here's the next chapter. I hope you like it, and please review!
Guess Who's NOT Coming to Guest Star!
Sonny's POV
Needless to say, that night had been one of the best in my life. I woke up the next morning wondering if it was all just a dream, praying that it wasn't. I rushed over to the studio and saw Chad standing in the parking lot. I walked over to him cautiously, trying to tell by his expression whether what I thought had happened really happened or not.
"Sonny," he greeted me in the usual way, his voice giving no clues.
"…Chad," I returned uncertainly. A smile spread across his face.
"Aren't you going to give me a better greeting than that?" Chad opened his arms, and I sighed in relief before running into them.
"I thought maybe it was a dream!" I confessed, feeling somewhat foolish as I did so.
"I always knew you dreamed about me," he smirked. "But I'm glad," he was quick to add. "So how should we go about the situation with Jackson?" Reality came crashing down. Jackson. So Random!. Tawni.
"I – I think we should do what you said. Where you act and pretend to be sad. And…we can just get this week over with, and wait for him to tell the reporters that he loves working on So Random! before revealing anything." Chad considered what I said before nodding and agreeing.
"You know, we're going to have to face a lot of questions when the truth comes out," he reminded me.
"Let's just worry about that when it comes to it," I offered. I didn't want to have more problems on my plate. "Now, remember – don't talk to me at all. And act depressed around your cast too, so they won't leak the secret. And stay away from Jackson!" I really, really hoped it would work.
Chad smiled, and I felt myself tremble a little. "Don't worry, Sonny. Chad Dylan Cooper is the greatest actor of our generation. Jackson Tyler doesn't stand a chance." I rolled my eyes, but grinned back as I did so before saying goodbye and heading to my dressing room.
Tawni was already there, applying her Cocoa Mocho Cocoa lip gloss. I took a deep breath before entering.
"Hi, Tawni!" I said excitedly, hoping that she had forgiven me. She flipped her wavy blonde hair over her shoulder dismissively and began to powder her nose. I took that to mean that she was still angry with me.
"Tawni…I'm really sorry about yesterday. Forgive me?" She didn't acknowledge me. "You're the prettiest girl I've ever seen, and Jackson Tyler should be glad to be dating you!" Well, the last part was definitely true. What a jerk.
Tawni smiled finally at that before turning around and facing me.
"Fine. You're forgiven. But on one condition. You have to tell me who your date was! And I'm positive I know him. There's no way it could be someone I don't know, I'm with you every day!" Great. Now what could I do? Tawni would definitely spill to Jackson, even if it wasn't on purpose.
"How about you tell me about your date? I'm sure you had a fabulous time." I was trying to use Chad's method of deflecting awkward questions. It actually worked.
"Of course I did! And he was a perfect gentleman, I don't know what you were talking about before," she said reproachfully. Well, hopefully it wouldn't be a long relationship, and she would never need to know about Jackson's evil side.
"I don't know either. I think I was so nervous about my date that I couldn't think clearly," I attempted to defend myself. And it was true, too. Chad had muddled up my mind.
"So, tell me about this date! Who was it? Where did you go? What did you wear?" Oops. I brought up my date again.
"Well…we went to this restaurant…and I wore some clothes…and I went with this guy," I said. Tawni laughed hysterically.
"Oh my gosh! You went out with Chad!" What?! How did she know that?!
"Pshhht, I didn't go out with Chad!" Curse my stupid voice. Why does its pitch have to betray me?
"Yes, you did. I know it. He likes you. And you like him. And you don't want me to know who it was. It was obviously him!" You know what they say about blondes being dumb? Not true at all. This blonde is way too smart for her own good. Or for my good, for that matter.
"Fine. But could you not tell anyone? I – I think it would make ratings for So Random! drop." What a ridiculous excuse. But the best that I could come up with under such short notice.
"Make ratings drop? No, silly! It would make them go up! And ratings for Mackenzie Falls would go up too, if that's what your boyfriend is worried about!" Boyfriend? Chad? That sounds so weird. Chad is my boyfriend. Chad Dylan Cooper is my boyfriend. Whoa. Just…wow.
"I – well – just keep it quiet for a little bit, okay? I might break up with him soon." I winced while I said it, but Tawni didn't seem to notice. My words were distracting enough.
"Break up with him? You just went on one date! Come on. Tell me all the details," she pressed me. Well, she already knew I went out with him. And I really wanted to go over the whole night again. Might as well just tell her.
"Okay, so he came at six to pick me up. I was a nervous wreck – I spent forever trying to decide on an outfit! And he had roses…they're sitting in my room right now, and they're just gorgeous! So we went to this really awesome restaurant, and the food was so good, and we had so much fun! And then…" I trailed off, somewhat embarrassed.
"Oh. My. God. You kissed Chad Dylan Cooper!" Tawni finished for me. I could feel the flush on my cheeks rising. She laughed at my blushing. "Join the club, Sonny!" I sighed, relieved that she didn't tease me about it, before the impact of what she said hit me.
"Wait, what? You kissed Chad? When?!" Okay, so maybe I was a teensy bit possessive. Tawni opened her mouth to speak, but she was interrupted by a deeper voice.
"The more important thing is, when did you?" Tawni and I both turned around to see Jackson Tyler standing in the doorway, looking as mean as he ever had. Oh God.
A/N: Another cliffie! This chapter started kinda slow…but I think it got much better by the end. I hope so, at least. Tell me what you think and review!
