The alternate ending is finally here! This replaces chapter 8. As a refresher this is when Lenny admits he like Laney.
"Lanes, he's not wrong….. I do like you." Lenny said without facing her.
Shock was written all over her face. She just stared at him.
"Was it that big of a shock?" Lenny asked. Laney thought for a minute.
"Actually no, I felt it during the entire time I was with you. I just never noticed it up until now," Laney said.
"Why didn't you notice it until now?" Lenny asked. He was facing her now. Laney thought for another moment.
"I guess it's because I wanted to deny it. We were meant to be rivals and I love Core," she finally answered. Lenny looked at her seriously.
"Do you really feel that way Lanes?" Laney was startled by his question. She wasn't expecting that.
"Do I still feel that way? I don't feel like we're rivals anymore however, I can't determine what you are to me. Everything was so clear before this. I loved Core and nothing else would change that. Now I don't know anymore." Laney buried her head in her arms. Lenny looked at her with caring eyes.
"Maybe this might help." he said. Laney looked up and before she can say anything Lenny was right in front of her. Their faces barely touched and Lenny's lips hovered slightly above hers. She looked into his eyes. They were filled with love and longing. Her face glowed pink.
"Tell me Lanes, do you feel anything from being so close to me?" Lenny asked. Her eyes were focused on his moving lips.
"I-I don't know." Laney stammered. She tried burying her face in her arms again but before she can, Lenny leaned in closer. Their lips locked and Laney's eyes widened. She didn't pull away though. Lenny parted earlier than Laney wanted him to.
"Do you feel anything now?" Lenny asked. His face was dead serious and his eyes gave off that longing look. Her insides twisted with unknown feelings.
"I still don't know. One day is too short. Can I answer tomorrow?"
"Sorry Lanes. I need to know now before I can't stop myself anymore." He sat down beside her. Their shoulders brushed each other. Being so close to him made her feel all fuzzy.
"Then, let me here those words. Those three words." Laney asked while blushing furiously. Lenny smiled warmly.
"I love you." he whispered quietly into her ear. He gently kissed her again, making Laney blush red instead of pink. He wrapped his arms around her and rocked back and forth.
"I never thought I would fall in love with you. It's unexplainable but I just love you so much. I don't care if our bands are rivals." Lenny said softly. They just sat there together, rocking back and forth. Laney finally made her decision. She turned to face Lenny and planted a kiss on him.
"I love you too Lenny." she said with a sunny smile. She hugged him back. It was Lenny's turn to blush now. A wide smile was stretched on his face.
Lenny stood up and offered his hand to Laney. "Let's go see what everyone else is doing." Laney took his hand. She was instantly swept off her feet once she stood up. Lenny was "princess carrying" her.
"Lenny put me down!" she commanded humorously.
"Not until we reach the kingdom my princess!" With a laugh Lenny carried her around the water park.
They were both laughing and smiling most of the way back to the main group. Lenny finally put her down but they walked arm-in-arm the rest of the way. They met everyone else near the entrance.
Corey noticed them first. "Laney there you are! We have to-," he was cut short when he saw their arms locked together.
"Laney, what's going on?" Shock was practically written on his face. Carrie was soon next to him, giving Lenny a scowl.
"Good news Core, Lenny and I are a couple now!" I said happily. Just to prove it I kissed Lenny's cheek.
They stared at us in silence. Carrie was the first one to speak.
"Lenny, get away from her. She's an enemy!" Carrie was trying to pull him away. "We need to practice for the battle." That was when she caught his attention.
"What battle Carrie?" A sly grin formed on her face.
"A battle against Grojband of course. It's time to decide who's the best so why don't you just drop that slutty bassist and join your real friends. Decide now Lenny. Your band that has always been there or a girl you just got today?"