Summary: Alex's parents are offered the chance to make their little sandwich shop into a franchise. The company who want to franchise them is in California. Suddenly, Alex's boring summer turns into an adventure! What famous three boys are living next door? CONNECT THREE? NO WAY! Alex falls hard for Nate Gray and Nate is crushing on Alex. What happens when certain people, like Hannah Montana and fate, try to tear them apart? Will Alex go home heartbroken? Will she get her first kiss? Will she lose her virginity? If Nate Gray has anything to do with it, she will! Oh, they aren't wizards!

Rating: M

Author: UtterlyRandom

Disclaimer: I'm only saying this once...I don't own Wizards of Waverly Place or Connect Three or Jon and Kate Plus Eight or any of the Jonas Brothers songs. I own nothing you recognize.

Note: This story is OOC. Because when I wrote it two years ago, people actually enjoyed how different authors personalized the characters instead of stealing personalities from the writers. If you don't like how I write it, don't read it. You're not worth my time and I don't want to hear you whine about how it's not exactly like the characters from the TV show. I am an individual who thinks on my own. Not a copy cat. Okay? Okay. Glad we settled that!

Warning: THIS CHAPTER HAS SOME MATURE THEMES! I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU READ THIS! READ AT YOUR OWN RISK! THIS IS THE REASON WHY THIS IS IN THE 'M' SECTION!

Chapter Name: BB Good

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Nate sat in the backseat of Theresa's black Malibu. He was wearing a pair of skinny jeans and an Abercrombie and Fitch shirt that Justin wouldn't wear. Probably because it was too cool for him. Alex sat in the front and threw Nate a baggy hoodie, a Mets baseball cap and her own Aviator sunglasses.

"Don't you have a Yankees hat?" He asked hopefully. Alex shook her head and Nate sighed. He pulled on the hoodie and put on the hat. He pulled up the hood on the hoodie and slipped on the Aviator sunglasses. "How do I look?" He questioned.

"Um...ugly." Alex said. Theresa smacked Alex's arm. Alex rubbed it as Nate glared at her.

"What do you mean, ugly?" He asked hotly.

"Well, usually, you look hot, but today you look normal and you aren't normal so you are ugly." Alex explained, making complete sense.

Nate shrugged, just going along with it. Which was wise, seeing as both Theresa and Alex were fine with the reasoning. Girls. Can't understand them, and you probably don't want to. Nate smiled and shook his head as they pulled into the Sea Port Foster Care parking lot. They got out of the car and walked into the reception area.

"Hello, welcome to Sea Port Foster Care. Are these two foster children?" The woman asked. Nate and Alex looked around before Alex realized what she meant.

"Hey, Nate, my mom's gonna put you in foster care. It won't be long until you get put up for auction." Alex joked.

"Why?" Nate asked once he realized she was joking.

"Duh, Nate. Teenage girls, buying you." Alex smirked as Nate paled and his eyes widened in horror.

"Okay, that's enough. Nate, you obviously aren't going into foster care. Alex, don't tease your boyfriend." Theresa ordered. She turned to face the lady. "No. We're here to pick up Marshall." Theresa told her. The lady nodded.

"Okay. He's with the other children waiting for breakfast. You may go get him." They lady said. Theresa led Alex and Nate through the halls, looking for the cafeteria.

"This is torture! I can smell it. Heck! I can practically taste it! So, where is it?" Nate moaned. He was so busy whining and complaining, he bumped into a little boy.

"Watch where you are going, dude!" The boy said.

The rockstar in disguise raised an eyebrow at the small child. He was a chubby little boy with curly light brown hair, almond-shaped brown eyes that crinkled at the corners and chubby cheeks. He wore faded jeans that were ripped at the knee and a untucked, plaid button-up shirt. The boy completed the look with scuffed up Nikés.

"You remind me of my brothers." Nate remarked as he finished appraising the boy.

The boy rolled his eyes. "For all you know, I could be your brother."

Nate raised an eyebrow in amusement and snorted, "Not likely. They would've given up Shane or Jase before giving up a cool little guy like you!" The kid huffed and walked away.

"Hey, hey, hey! Whoa! Slow down, little man! What's your name?" Nate asked.

"Frankie Jonah." The boy continued to walk.

"Well, can you show us where the cafeteria is? We're here to pick up someone."

"Sure. Follow me." Nate motioned to his girlfriend and her mom and they followed Frankie down the halls and to a huge crowd standing outside a set of double doors that Nate guessed led to the cafeteria.

"Look! There's Frankie!" A kid called. A whole bunch of kids suddenly surrounded Frankie. He seemed like a little celebrity. Yep, he could definitely be related to Nate and his brothers. He pounded fists, gave guy hugs and the girls high fives.

"Next time I see you, giving you a high five." Nate sang softly.

"Cause hugs are overrated, just F.Y.I." A little girl sang. She smiled at Nate and Alex. "Hi! I'm Lori! That's my favorite Connect Three song! I wanted the CD, but I couldn't afford it." She said, looking sad.

"Hey, I'll be back soon. I'll bring you a CD. And a surprise." Nate said, crouching down to look her in the eyes.

Lori's big blue eyes widened. "Really?"

"Yeah. Hey, have you seen a little boy named Marshall?" Nate asked.

"Yep. He's the one talking to Frankie. He's Frankie's right hand man in all trouble making." Lori laughed.

"Good to know...hey! Marshall!" Marshall looked up and stopped talking. He ran over to Theresa, Alex and Nate.

"You came! You came! Yes!" By this time, Frankie had joined them.

"Wait...you're taking Marshall?" They nodded. Frankie glared at them. "I shouldn't have told you where the cafeteria is!" He stomped into the cafeteria, followed by the other kids. Marshall stared after them, the light in his eyes disappearing quickly.

"Do you want to say goodbye to them?" Alex asked, nudging the young boy.

He shook his head. "No. I just want to leave." He mumbled.

"Come on, Marshall. We're going to Dunkin' Donuts and then we'll go shopping." Theresa said, leading them out of the foster care center. Marshall and Nate made a face, as neither of them liked shopping, while Theresa and Alex gabbed about all the places they wanted to go. Marshall got his backpack and Theresa got a whole bunch of copies of Marshall's health history and things like that. Then they left Marshall's temporary home and friends behind.

xXx

Nate ate his Boston Cream doughnut in a circle, saving the pudding center for last. Alex did the same with her Apple Crisp doughnut, but without the pudding. Marshall wolfed down two chocolate donuts with sprinkles as Theresa ate a bagel. Who in their right mind gets a bagel when they go to Dunkin' Donuts? They all gulped down their milk, well, Marshall didn't. He blew bubbles instead, staring sadly at his milk carton.

Alex handed her newest family member a napkin and Marshall took it from her wordlessly and wiped harshly at his face. Nate shrugged as Alex shot him a puzzled look.

"We're going to have tons of fun, Marshall. Trust me." Alex tried to console the boy.

"Are there any kids on the street where you live?" The child asked, hanging his head and sighing.

Alex looked at Nate, who shook his head. "Um, no. Not really."

Marshall stood up from his seat to throw away his napkin and still full carton of milk. "I miss my friends."

Nate ruffled the other boy's hair. "You'll make new friends, dude. Besides, I'm sure you'll see your friends again someday."

"Are you all done?" Theresa asked, checking the time on her cell phone.

"Yes, mom. Let's go shopping!" Alex cheered as she snatched Nate and Marshall's arms and linked them with her own and skipped toward the exit, dragging the groaning and complaining boys with her. Alex smiled to herself. She had almost forgotten how much fun it was to make others miserable. She made a quick mental note to resume the habit. After all, what's the fun in having a little brother if you can't prank the kid?

xXx

By the time they were done shopping it was 8:00 P.M. They had bought Marshall several pairs of jeans, plenty of shirts, three pairs of shoes, a couple of jackets and lots more. They also bought a dresser, a bookshelf and a toy box. He had a whole bunch of toy cars, a CD/Radio/Cassette player, LEGOs and lots of other toys. Nate and Marshall were exhausted, but shopping thrilled Alex and Theresa. Nate hurried home right after they were done. Alex and Theresa helped Marshall settle in while he checked out the house.

"This is a really big house!" Alex heard Marshall shout from downstairs.

She smiled. "Hey, Marshall, what color do you want your room?" Alex called to the first floor.

"Orange!"

"Uh...what about blue? Maybe sky blue or pale blue."

"Or clear!"

"I don't think so. Maybe sea blue?" Alex asked.

"Yeah! Can I paint it?" Marshall questioned, climbing the stairs toward her.

"I don't think so. Maybe." Alex smiled and ruffled his hair. He grinned at her. His smile was wide and showed all of his teeth. Alex couldn't help but smile at the boy, his dimples were just adorable. Alex noticed a light sprinkling of freckles over his nose and a small scar on his right jawbone. Marshall looked around him in awe.

"I didn't think that your house would be this big! I live in an apartment." Marshall said, looking sad.

Alex knelt down to Marshall's eye level and placed her hands on his shoulders and squeezed lightly. "Hey," Marshall looked up into her brown eyes. "You lived in an apartment. You live here, now. And it's not my big house, it's our big house." Alex corrected him with gentle sternness. Marshall smiled and Alex hugged him.

xXx

Nate stepped out of the shower and shook his head, flinging water droplets off of his brown, springy curls. He grabbed a towel and wrapped it around his waist and stood in front of the bathroom mirror. It was fogged up. He wiped it dry with a window wiper and brushed and flossed his teeth. He applied deodorant and aftershave and walked back to his room, leaving a trail of water. He walked to his dresser and pulled out his dark red boxer briefs. His hand drifted toward his towel, preparing to drop it when he heard a wolf whistle. He spun around and faced his window. Alex was leaning out of her window and smirking at him. He immediately blushed.

"What the heck are you doing? I don't watch you change!" He yelped, grabbing his towel.

Alex laughed. "Relax, Nate. Besides," She lowered her voice and Nate had to step closer to the window to hear her. "It's not like I haven't seen you naked before." Nate rolled his eyes.

"Well, I'm not putting on a show for the whole neighborhood, so I'll see you later." Nate wiggled his fingers at her and pulled his curtains shut before going back to getting dressed.

The brown eyed teenager pulled on his dark red boxer briefs and his black socks and a white wifebeater. He slipped into a pair of black skinny jeans and buttoned his bright red dress shirt and tied his white tie and buttoned his black suit jacket halfway. Nate put on his plaid white, black and red Converse and then called his driver. It was time for his surprise date with Alex.

xXx

"Ms. Russo? It's Nate. Can you tell Alex to dress up? Just tell her that you're taking her out to dinner or something." Nate said.

"Of course. Are you taking her out?" Theresa asked.

"Kinda."

"Okay, sure. How dressy? Like, fancy dinner dressy or movies dressy?"

Nate made a face. Who knew that girls had a degree of dressiness?

"I think she looks great either way, but maybe a sundress or a skirt or something. But no high heels." Nate ordered.

"Okay. I'll tell her." Theresa said.

"Alright. I'll be by around nine."

"Okay, see you then, Nate."

"Bye, Ms. Russo." Nate replied.

"Bye, Nate. And call me Theresa." She said kindly.

"Sorry, bye."

"Bye." They hung up and Nate picked up a big bag and his guitar. It was time to prepare for his date.

xXx

"Honey, get dressed, okay? We're going out to eat." Theresa said, tapping her knuckles on Alex's room door.

"Okay." Alex called and Theresa opened the door. Alex was pulling on a baby tee.

"No. Put on your baby blue sundress with the white pullover. Oh, and those white sandals." Theresa said. Alex nodded and took off the shirt. Theresa smiled and shut the door. Nate was the perfect boyfriend. All this time she had thought no boy would be good enough for her daughter. It figured that the only boy good enough for Alex was a rock star. She shook her head as she walked downstairs. A marathon of Jon and Kate Plus Eight was about to start.

xXx

Alex rushed downstairs. "Mom? Marshall! I'm ready!" She called, stepping into the living room. She blinked. Theresa was on the couch in her pajamas and Marshall was curled up next to her, also in pajamas. "I thought we were going out to eat." She said, confused. Theresa opened her mouth as the doorbell rand.

"Get the door, honey." Theresa said. Alex rolled her eyes and walked into the hall and opened the front door. She gasped and her jaw dropped.

Nate stood on her front porch in red, black and white. His curly brown hair was messy, as always, but somehow seemed sexier tonight. His skin glowed in the moonlight and he stood on her porch like an angel. And he was. He was her guardian angel. He had a small bag in his hand and a red rose in his other hand. He held out the rose. Alex, her hands shaking, took it.

"I had the thorns cut off, that way you wouldn't hurt yourself." Nate explained.

Alex couldn't breathe, let alone speak. Nate just smiled at her. Then he handed her the bag. Alex took it, wordlessly, and pulled out a box of chocolates. Now, that would be a normal gesture from a boyfriend to a girlfriend...if it weren't for the fact that the chocolates were imported from Switzerland. Alex felt her throat close up and her eyes filled with tears. Nate paled and stepped forward, his brown eyes full of concern.

"Oh, God! You're not allergic to chocolate, are you?" He asked, worried. Alex shook her head.

"No. I'm just...surprised. Nobody's ever done anything like this for me before. And look so...and act so...you are..." Alex stammered. She covered her mouth with her hand and shook her head. Nate smiled and hugged her as she began to cry into his shoulder. Thank God for waterproof mascara.

"Oh my gosh, Nate. I don't know what to say. You are the sweetest, nicest, caring and most thoughtful boy I've ever met." Alex blubbered through her tears.

"Or dated?" Nate asked.

"Or dated." Alex agreed.

Nate offered her his trademark look, squinting his deep brown eyes and curling his soft, pale pink lips into his amazingly hot small smile. Alex smiled back and Nate slipped his hand into his pocket and pulled out a white rectangular box. Alex took off the lid and Nate pulled out a pure silver bracelet. She stared at it. Written in diamonds were the words, 'My Sunshine'. The silver chain also had a diamond in the center of each link. Alex felt tears in her eyes again as Nate clasped the bracelet on her wrist. He pulled a small pack of tissues out of his back pocket and held them out to the crying female with a fond smile.

"Nate, you are way too sweet!" She said, taking the tissues. The teen just smiled and slipped his arm around his girlfriend's waist as she wiped away her tears. "I'll be right back." Alex informed him before she went into her house and put the rose in a vase and threw away the tissue.

"Mom, I'm going out with Nate, okay?" She called.

"Yeah, be home by ten and call if you're going to be late." Her mom answered.

"Will do!" Alex responded as she shut the door and joined Nate on the porch.

"Hey, come on." He said, intertwining his fingers in hers. He pulled her toward the beach. A salty sea air rose from the waves and Alex shivered. "Are you cold?" Nate asked, pulling her body into his.

"No." Alex answered, shivering again.

"Then why are you shaking?" Nate whispered huskily into her ear.

Alex trembled. "It...it's not because I'm cold." She hesitated, biting her bottom lip as she thought.

"Then why are you shivering?" His breath tickled her neck, giving her goosebumps.

Alex leaned in toward him, her mouth by his ear, almost touching the sensitive appendage. "Because you keep doing this." She replied breathily into his ear.

Nate shivered. "Point taken."

The wavy haired brunette smiled and rested her head on her boyfriend's shoulder. He let go of her hand and slipped his arm around her waist and pulled her closer. Alex sighed and put her arm around his waist. Nate smiled down at her and kissed the top of her head. They walked toward a huge beach blanket spread out on the deserted sandy beach. There were lit candles flickering in the salty breeze around the perimeter of the blanket and there was a picnic basket and a bag. Alex gaped and looked up at Nate, her chocolate brown eyes wide with incredulity.

"Do you like it?" He asked softly and Alex nodded. He sat down and helped her sit down next to him. Alex's cocoa eyes began to get misty again. "I've never seen a girl before who cried so much because she was happy." Nate grumbled playfully and smiled when the fifteen year old blushed.

"Well, don't get used to it because this is a one-time thing. It must be the Californian air that makes me all...emotional."

Nate playfully rolled his eyes. "Uh huh. Your emotional state is because of the air in California and not because of the awesome rockstar you're dating."

He held her hand and looked into her eyes. "Hey," Alex shivered and looked into his brown sugar orbs. "I never said that it was a bad thing." He murmured, his face slowly getting closer until their eyelashes intertwined. Alex closed her own eyes and touched her lips to Nate's.

A moment later, they pulled back. Nate stared into her eyes for a good minute before he blushed. "So...ah, I got food." He said, being unnaturally loud. Alex nodded and looked around. "I got us desserts because it's so late in the day for a real dinner. You don't mind, do you?" He asked, rummaging through the picnic basket.

"No. Dessert and breakfast are my two favorite meals." Alex said. Nate smiled and handed her a white cake box. Alex took off the lid and smiled. In the box was a personal ice cream cake, like the kind you get from Dairy Queen, but this one was more expensive. The frosting was white and had blue confetti on it. 'Alex, I'll Forever BB Good To You' was written in purple gel. Alex had to blink the tears away quickly.

"Nate...I don't know what to say." Alex said, her eyes welling up with tears no matter how hard she tried to banish them from her eyes.

She shut her eyes as tears began to run down her cheeks. Nate kissed her tears until they stopped. He kissed her lips and she could taste the sweetness of Nate and the saltiness of her own tears. Nate pulled away and handed her a silver fork and grabbed one for himself. They ate the entire cake together. As soon as the last bite disappeared, Nate threw the empty box, the silverware and the used napkins into the bag, along with the picnic basket. He pulled his guitar out of the shadows and tuned it.

"Okay, this isn't a new song, but the last CD didn't have a whole lot of love songs...anyway, this is for you Alex." Nate said softly, playing the opening chords to When You Look Me In The Eyes.

"If the heart is always searching,
Can you ever find a home?
I've been looking for that someone,
I'll can't make it on my own.
Dreams can't take the place of loving you,
There's gotta be a million reasons why it's true!"

When you look me in the eyes,
And tell me that you love me.
Everything's alright,
When you're right here by my side.
When you look me in the eyes,
I catch a glimpse of heaven.
I find my paradise,
When you look me in the eyes.

Alex began to cry as Nate sang, his eyes never leaving hers. She couldn't tear her eyes away from the beautiful sight of him playing so amazingly on his guitar, his sweet voice washing over her, warming her from inside out, from her head to her toes. He made her feel so wanted and special, how could she have ever cheated on him?

"How long will I be waiting
To be with you again?
Gonna tell you that I love you,
In the best way that I can.
I can't take a day without you here,
You're the light that makes my darkness disappear!"

When you look me in the eyes,
And tell me that you love me.
Everything's alright,
When you're right here by my side.
When you look me in the eyes,
I catch a glimpse of heaven.
I find my paradise,
When you look me in the eyes."

Nate closed his eyes as he belted out the next verse. Alex took it as an opportunity to wipe away her tears. Nate strummed away on his guitar, getting lost in the music.

"More and more, I start to realize,
I can reach my tomorrow,
I can hold my head up high,
And it's all because you're by my side."

Nate opened his eyes again and looked into Alex's eyes. He smiled to her as he sang and Alex offered a quavery smile back. It was the best she could do because she felt like bursting into tears.

"When you look me in the eyes,
And tell me that you love me.
Everything's alright,
When you're right here by my side.

When you look me in the eyes,
I catch a glimpse of Heaven.
I find my paradise,
When you look me in the eyes.

When you look me in the eyes,
I catch a glimpse of Heaven.
I find my paradise,
When you look me in the eyes."

"Alex, do you know why I call you 'Sunshine'?" Nate asked softly. Alex shook her head. "It's because you are the light that makes my darkness disappear." Nate whispered emotionally, taking her hand in his. Alex swallowed hard.

"Nate, I don't know what to say." Alex replied. Nate leaned forward, his eyes boring into hers.

"Just look me in the eyes, and tell me that you love me." He said. "Alex smiled and looked into his squinted brown eyes.

"I love you. And everything's alright." She said. Nate pulled her in between his legs and she leaned her back against his chest as he sprawled out so that they were reclined, looking at the moon's reflection on the waves.

"As long as you're right here by my side." He whispered into her ear. She smiled and closed her eyes and snuggled up into him.

xXx

"Nate, where are we going?" Alex asked as Nate pulled her down the busy city sidewalks.

"You'll see!" He called over his shoulder. Alex laughed as people stared at them. Well, it wasn't every night that a famous rock star pulled his girlfriend through the busy night life sidewalks. Or maybe it was. After all, they were in California, the home of movie stars, supermodels, famous musicians and people trying to break it big into Hollywood. Alex was so lost in her thoughts that she ran into Nate as he stopped suddenly.

"Where are we going?" Alex questioned, looking at the tall brick building in front of her.

"Hold on, you'll see in a second." She rolled her eyes. Nate pulled out a key and unlocked the door. He pulled Alex behind him and led her to an office. He walked right in and grabbed a Manila envelope off a desk and pulled her out of the building. He locked the door and grabbed her hand again and took off down the busy walkways.

"Now where are we going?" Alex asked.

"Home. Well, my house." Nate answered. Alex followed him in confusion. They stopped in Nate's backyard. Alex collapsed on the grass. "Oh, no. Not yet." Nate said warningly, shaking a finger at her. Alex sighed and stood up. Nate grabbed a huge ladder out of his shed. He carried it over and leaned it against the side of the house. "Come on." He said.

Alex slowly shook her head. "Why not?" Nate asked, holding the envelope in one hand and the side of the ladder in the other.

"I'm afraid of heights." Alex stammered, looking at the roof, trepidation radiating in her eyes.

Nate jumped off the ladder and landed in front of her and reached for her hand. She winced when she realized how clammy her own hand was and tried to pull away and wipe her hand off on her dress, but her boyfriend wouldn't let go.

"Hey, look at me, okay? Don't look at anything but me, alright?" Nate said, finally letting go of her hand as he went to climb up first.

Alex quickly wiped off her hand on her dress and put her foot on the first rung, but when she looked up at her boyfriend's butt crawling up the ladder, she froze. "I'm sorry, Nate. I can't." She said, shaking her head as she crossed her arms, trembling in fear. Nate climbed back down.

"Wait right here, okay? Don't move, I'll be right back." He ran into his house.

As soon as her boyfriend was gone, Alex sat down on the freshly cut grass. She wished she could be brave and climb the ladder, but she really hated heights. Anything from ten feet and up. Including flying, but she had had to do that. She buried her head into her hands. Ugh. I'm such a wuss. Nate probably thinks I'm a baby. She thought sadly to herself.

Nate shut the back door behind him. "Jason? Jason? Come here! I need your help with something!" He called, running down the hall. "It's about Alex!" He shouted, pounding up the stairs. Halfway up, he ran into someone running down the stairs.

"Whoa!" Nate spun his arms in the air, trying to regain his balance. Unfortunately, gravity was winning. He tensed every muscle in his body and waited to topple over and fall down the stairs. Instead, he was jerked forward by the front of his shirt. Nate grabbed the shoulders of whomever he had ran into. He looked up.

"Shane." He stated grimly.

Shane let go and stared into his younger brother's eyes as Nate removed his hands from Shane's shoulders.

"Jason broke all of his guitar strings again, so he's at the Guitar Center, buying new ones." Shane stated with a roll of his dark chocolate eyes.

"Oh, was he playing I Am What I Am a little too crazily again?" Nate asked, trying to be casual and not get mad at his older brother.

Shane shook his head. "No. He was playing Hello Beautiful." They stared at each other and then burst out laughing.

Once they had caught their breath, Shane glanced at Nate. "So, what's up with Alex?" He asked.

Nate got angry all over again. "Why is it that she is the first thing you think of?" He demanded.

Shane held up his hands defensively. "Hey! You came in here yelling for Jason about needing help about Alex. I'll help." He said and Nate sighed.

"As long as it gets her on the roof." Nate shrugged, walking back downstairs.

Shane grabbed his shoulder, preventing the younger male from retreating. "What? Why are you taking Alex on the roof when she doesn't want to go on the roof?" He asked.

"Look, I'll explain later. Just help me out, okay?" He asked. Shane thought for a moment before he nodded and followed Nate out of the house.

Alex looked up and saw Nate and Shane slowly sauntering toward her. She stood up. "He's supposed to help me get over my fear of heights?" She asked incredulously, wondering if not being afraid of heights somehow ruined those few peoples judge of character.

Nate nodded. "Yes. I'm going to climb up first. Shane will be right here to catch you if you fall." He said. Alex still looked wary. "Alex." Alex looked back at Nate. "You know how I don't trust Shane?" Shane made a noise of indigence as Alex nodded. Nate walked over to the ladder and climbed up the ladder. He was sixteen feet in the air before he jumped off the ladder. Alex let out a high-pitched scream as her boyfriend's slender body plummeted to the ground.

"Nate!" Shane yelled as he ran past Alex and caught Nate bridal style before he hit the ground. Nate smiled up at his older brother and then at Alex.

"You can trust him!" He announced as he slid out of Shane's arms. He began to climb the ladder again. Alex looked at Shane, whom had fallen to his knees in shock. Alex tapped the top of his head and he looked up at her.

"I trust you." She said simply, before she began to climb the ladder. Shane scrambled to his feet and stood at the base of the ladder, holding out his arms.

After Alex was on the roof, Shane joined them. Alex held onto Nate's shoulder and he slipped his arm around her waist for balance. She put her left hand on Shane's shoulder. Nate nodded and Shane put his arms around Alex's waist. They walked to the tip of the roof. They eased Alex onto the roof until she was sitting down and then they sat down, too. Nate pointed out a star directly over their heads.

"See that star?" He asked.

"Yeah." Alex replied suspiciously, her heart pounding as her cheeks flamed in anger. He made her get on a roof to look at a star? Nate handed her the Manila envelope. Alex opened it and read out loud, "Star number 5,674-a-lot-of-other-numbers has been adopted by Nathaniel Nicholas Gray and has been named Alexandria." She stared at Nate. You bought me a star?" Nate nodded.

Alex threw her arms around his neck and hugged him. Nate hugged her back, staring at Shane over his shoulder. He nodded slightly and Shane threw his arms around both of them. Alex and Nate laughed.

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The next chapter may come in two parts. For those who like this story no matter how bad it sucks, thanks. I love you.

Chapter Ten: Sorry

Summary: "Well, I know what to give you. How about we get some ice cream, huh, Marshall?" Shane asked. Marshall nodded and ran towards the car. Alex gave Shane a small smile and then turned around.

"Hey, you're coming too, Alex." Shane put his arm around her shoulder and Alex leaned into him, her head resting on his chest as he led her to his car. He made Marshall get out of the front seat and peeled out of the driveway and onto the street. Nate watched from the living room window. He glared at the tire marks Shane left on the road. Frankie appeared beside Nate.