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"So then he told me to meet him outside at the beach at eight o' clock," Gabi recounted the day's events to Sydney. Both girls were in Sydney's room lying on their stomachs across her queen sized bed. "He said he has a surprise."

"That's so romantic," Sydney said dreamily, her head resting on her arms. "You're so lucky, Gab."

"Me?" she asked with a giggle. "What about you? Cody adores you!"

"Yeah," Sydney agreed tucking a strand of silky blonde hair behind her ear. "But we haven't kissed, like at all. It's so slow with him, you know? One step at a time."

"But you're his girlfriend, right? That's pretty serious…"

"But Jake's already told you he loves you and you two have kissed."

"Because Jake's a weirdo," Gabi laughed. "He told me he loved me the day we met, of course he's not serious."

"I've seen the way he looks at you," Sydney studied Gabi with her pretty blue eyes. "He's serious."

Gabi shrugged and stood up off the bed. Sydney followed suit, with a stretch.

"So what do you and Cody have planned for tonight?"

"Nothing," Sydney shrugged. "Probably just the same old stuff, sitting there and talking to each other. He'll call me pretty, I'll say thanks, it'll be the perfect moment and then…we won't kiss."

"Aw, don't be sad," Gabi walked to Sydney's closet and started leafing through it. "He'll kiss you sometime…he just needs, um, a little nudge. Can I borrow this for tonight?"

Gabi held up a short green dress with spaghetti straps.

"Sure. And what do you mean a little nudge?"

"Well, a sign that you're ready to kiss him," Gabi said nonchalantly, gripping the dress in her pink painted nails. "Whether it's a look in your eyes, or a text of some sort, or a…a talk from a mutual best friend."

Gabi shot Sydney a knowing look, and Sydney shook her head violently.

"Gabi, don't you dare go tell Cody I want to-"

"Sorry, I can't hear you over the noise of me being an awesome friend, gotta go, love ya, bye!" Gabi said as she ran out of Sydney's room, not letting her get a word in edgewise. She walked to Cody's room next door and knocked.

"Come in," he called. She pushed the door open and found Cody sitting on his bed, guitar in hand.

"Oh, hey love," he greeted Gabi. "How's it going?"

"Good," she sat beside him on his bed.

"Pretty dress," he reached out and touched the fabric of the green dress Gabi was still holding.

"It's Sydney's," she said, and Cody nodded.

"I thought it looked familiar."

"Speaking of Sydney," Gabi cleared her throat. "How's it going between you two? Are you happy?"

"Never been happier," he said smiling as he rested the guitar up against the wall. "She's amazing, I like her a lot."

"Really? Enough to kiss her?"

"Yes, of course," Cody gave her a confused look. "Why?"

"You haven't kissed her, though," Gabi ignored his question. "Why?"

"Well, I dunno. There just hasn't been the right moment, I guess…Why? Has she talked to you about it? What'd she say?"

"Can't tell, girl talk is private," Gabi said with a smirk. "But I'll tell you what. If you kiss her soon, you won't regret it."

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Jake paced the beach nervously, waiting for Gabi to arrive.

"Okay," he took a deep breath, trying to put on his famous show of over the top confidence. What did he have to be nervous for? He was hot, and any girl would be lucky to have him…

But something was different with Gabi. She wasn't just another trendy video girl he wanted to have around because she was popular. He had real feelings for her, he connected to her in a way he hadn't a single other girl in his life. She was special, and she was different and she was-heading towards him right now.

"Okay," Jake mumbled under his breath. "I can do this."

"Don't you look picturesque?" she greeted him with a flirty smile as she walked up the beach. A light breeze in the setting sun pulled her floaty dress back as she walked and whipped her long, golden brown locks around.

"I like to think so," he murmured as she found her way into his arms. He hugged her tight and gave her a quick little kiss on her lips.

"You look beautiful," Jake pulled away a little to check her out. His eyes lingered on her curves, and she waved her hand.

"My eyes are up here," she teased, and Jake closed his own.

"Uh, I was…" he started, but she giggled and pushed herself back into his arms.

"I was kidding," she assured him. "I don't mind."

"So are you ready for your surprise?" Jake asked the color fading from his cheeks, and she pulled away.

"Yeah, totally," she looked out at the waves. "What is it?"

"Here," Jake reached into the pocket of his blazer and pulled out a tiny black velvet box, not unlike the ones wedding rings came in.

"Jake," Gabi said, her mouth going dry. "This isn't…I mean, not even you would-"

"No, I'm not proposing to you," Jake assured her with a chuckle.

"Good," Gabi looked immensely relieved. She took the box from his shaking fingers, and she gave him a funny look.

"Jake," she said slowly, scanning his handsome face with her brown eyes. "Are you nervous?"

"What would make you ask that?" Jake evaded her question and brushed a lock of hair out of his eyes. She caught his hand in midair and examined it.

"I thought so," she giggled. "You're shaking, why?"

"I guess I am a little nervous," he admitted.

"Why?"

"Open it, you'll understand."

He gestured to the box, and Gabi unclipped the latch on the box. Her eyes widened at the sight of what was inside, shining gold against the velvet.

"Jake," she breathed, looking up at the boy who was so much taller than her.

A promise ring.

Note: Okay, that was pretty corny, I'll be the first to admit. In truth, I had no plans for Jake's "surprise" so that was kind of a last minute thing. I hope you enjoyed it anyway and will review! And take the poll! 143!