o_O You know your weekend is full when you don't have 5 minutes to update your story. So sorry about that! AND I didn't even get a chance to update in the middle of last week. :( That's cuz I didn't work on this story much, I was working on my one-shot. Therefore, I have a surprise for you all! You get your treat at the end. :D

"Well, Joseph Matts, now that we ran down each other's hedges, do you know any good landscaping companies?"

Joe seemed to relax as I dropped the topic of his name. "Nah, but I'll pay for replacing your hedge."

"No, I couldn't let you do that! I thought we agreed that this made us even."

"Well, you ran into my hedge, but I ran over your hedge. It looks like a pancake!" He said, turning around to look at my hedge. I grabbed the opportunity to snatch out a pocket mirror to check my face. I looked fine, just a little red from the laughing. I managed to stuff the mirror back into my pocket before Joe turned to look at me again.

"Yeah, well, now I know what I'll be eating for dinner!" I said, flashing my prize-winning smile at him. He laughed again, and just like before his eyes lit up. I felt my heart flutter against my chest, which totally took my by surprise. My brain stopped to look at what was going on in my chest, so my mouth took charge and said something before my brain could stop it.

"If you really do want to make it up to me, why don't you take me out to dinner some time?" I gasped, mentally slapping myself the moment the words left my lips. WHY had I said that?

Joe didn't seem stunned at all, just nodded and smiled. "That would be a great idea! My number's 555-3315! Text me later, okay?"

"Will do! My number's 555-0653!" I yelled after him as he took off down the driveway. I smiled and tilted my head as he jumped into his car, backed out of my hedge, and kept driving down the street. He waved to me as he passed, so I waved back.

My eyes tracked Joe's car down the street until it turned the corner. Sighing in contentment, I turned to my flattened shrub. I'd have to call some landscaping company to do something about it, but at that moment I just wanted to relax.

I shut the door firmly behind me as I walked into the living room. Plopping down on the couch, I checked the screen of my phone; two new texts.

hey chey! :) so gr8 running in2 u the store 2day! do u wanna grab some coffee 2mmorrow or smthng? ~'Tony 'Dilla

Good afternoon, Cheyenne Reiyne. We would like to invite you to our reunion of the '06 class graduation. It will be located at the Wilcox High School in two Saturdays, at 5:00 P.M. Dress is semi-formal. We hope to see you there. Thank you. ~The WHS Committee of Class Reunions

I smiled at the two different writing styles of the texts. Anthony hadn't changed his style at all since high school, which was somewhat comforting to know. I quickly replied back, agreeing to his plans.

I looked at the invitation to the class reunion. It was Friday now, so it would be in 8 days. I knew I hadn't made any plans since coming to Sacramento, but did I really want to go? Sure, it would be nice to see the five or so friends I had had in school, but was it worth it to meet all those bullies again? I really didn't think so, but now I'm a new person. No more Shy-Anne. No, I was just Lexi now, and I needed to prove to them that I was a strong individual. Taking a deep breath, I replied that Cheyenne Lexi Reiyne would be able to make it.

Just as I hit 'send', another text lit up my screen. It was from Joe. Surprised and entirely happy, I quickly opened it up.

Hey Lexi! How about, instead of eating your pancake hedge tonight, I take you out to dinner?

I beamed to myself as I read and reread the text. I've never seen a text from a guy with perfect grammar before, but it was a nice change. Suddenly, I realized something; the text didn't have a signature. Funny, everyone I knew had a signature, but why didn't Joe?

I pushed the thought to the back of my mind, deeming it entirely unimportant. I responded quickly and jumped up in delight. I found my best friend from high school, I was going to see all of my old classmates, AND I already had a date lined up! Could life get any better?

THAT was shorter than usual. :( Meh! Anyways... I FINISHED THE ONE-SHOT! And I published it since I feel TERRIBLE for not being able to update Name's Memory this weekend! Link: .net/s/7982151/1/Heart_1. Enjoy, leave feedback, favorite it, and all that jazz! :D But don't subscribe, since it's just a one-shot. I know the title's a bit misleading when it comes to whether there will be more or not, but the title will explain itself. :) You guys are the ones who motivate me to keep writing this, and I really appreciate all the feedback! See you later!