I sat shaking in my seat staring at the clock. It was Friday and there was five minutes left of class. I was about to die. "Okay class, I guess you can pack up. It's about time to go," Mrs. Garrison said putting papers in her desk draw. I grabbed my stuff and shoved it in my backpack.

"So I'll see you tonight?" Came a voice. I turned to see Kenny.

"Of course, 7:30?"

"Yeah, I might be a little earlier," he said as the bell rang. "Okay, well I'll see you then," he said touching my arm. "Bye."

"Bye," I whispered as he disappeared from sight.

"Are we walking home together? Heidi? Are we walking?" Craig asked. I snapped out of my daze.

"Yeah. I want to get home early though. I've got to find the perfect outfit for tonight."

"Oh yeah you're going. Want me to pick you up? You're on the way," he said as I bit my lip.

"I'm sorry, Kenny already asked me." His eyes looked sad and shocked all at once.

"Kenny?"

"Yeah."

"So that's why he pushed me," he said under his breath as he kicked the floor. "Fine, go with him. I'll go alone. Talk you later Heidi," he said storming out of the room.

"Craig, wait!" I called as he left my view.

I got home and threw my backpack on the couch. I ran to my room and pushed open my closet. My hands grabbed the shirt I bought at the mall. It was baby blue with a V neckline. The sleeves were flowy and it hung like a baby doll shirt. "Perfect," I whispered switching my shirt for the new one.

I reached into my bottom draw and pulled out a pair of jean shorts. "Again, perfect," I said pulling off my pants and putting on the shorts. I looked in the mirror. My hair was a mess. I grabbed it with my fingers and tired to see what it looked like up. Horrible. I brushed it a few times until it looked pretty. I lie on my bed and closed my eyes. Thoughts of me and Kenny filled my head. Such happy thoughts.

I fell asleep for a few hours until I was awaken by the sound of my doorbell. I shot up and raced down the stairs. Kenny was standing in my doorway. He looked so good. His hood was off exposing his gorgeous hair and beautiful eyes. He was wearing a plain white Tee shirt and a pair of jeans, yet I thought he looked more amazing then any other guy could ever.

"How Heidi, you look amazing," he said as I remembered what I was wearing.

"Thanks," I said turning red.

"We should probably get going now, we have to walk... my dad's car broke down again," his voice trailed off.

"Don't worry, that'll be better anyway," I said as he smiled.

"Heidi, who's that?" My Step Dad called.

"Jesus...Umm no one dad! I'm going for a walk, I'll be back later!" I shouted to him closing the door. Kenny gave me a bewildered look. "Don't ask," I said as we started off. I felt on top of the world at that moment. Nothing could make the night any better. A few minutes later we arrived at Kevin's house.

"Hey Heidi... and Kenny? Ohh! Thanks for coming. Everyone's already here," he said opening the door. It was true, EVERYONE was there.

"Hey Heidi!" Red said sitting on the couch next to Clyde. They were laughing as if they were drunk. Apparently they were having a good time. She hopped off the couch and walked over to me. "Let's dance!" she said pulling me into the middle of his living room.

"Red, what are you doing?" I asked as he she spun me.

"Having fun!" was her answer. She went to spin me again but instead threw me into a group of people.

"Sorry!" I said as they turned around.

"It's okay," they said as they sat around a closet. I watched as two people came out. I instantly recognized them as Lockie and Lola.

"That was two minutes," someone said as Lola started giggling. She and Lockie sat back down. I felt Kenny stand next to me.

"Two minutes in the closet?" he said looking at me. Did he want me to do that with him? My mind started to race.

"Well," I started before someone pulled me backwards.

"What the fuck do you think you're doing?" Craig asked me as I found myself in Kevin's kitchen.

"Just trying to have fun," I started.

"Two minutes in the closet?" he asked.

"Why are you so mad all of a sudden?" I asked growing annoyed at his constant interfering. "You got all upset when I said we couldn't go to the movies, you were pissed off when I said I was going to the party with Kenny, and you even talked down about him, what gives?" He looked a little stunned.

"I just don't-"

"Want me to get hurt I know!" I yelled. "Look, I know you care but I can figure things out for myself. You're a great friend Craig, but I think I can handle my life." He stood there unaware of what to say. I stormed out of the kitchen and grabbed Kenny's arm. I pulled him out of Craig's sight. He had no right to tell me how to live my life.