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Dinner was actually decent but probably because Rebecca did most of the talking. The other three just listened…and listened. I think her talking was preferred because Gabriella knew something bad would happen if either of the three even attempted to talk to each other. Having already heard everything there is to hear about Rebecca's life story Gabriella rested her head against Dave's shoulder and fought to stay awake.

"Am I boring you Gabby?" Rebecca stopping in the middle of her sentence to look at her close to sleep friend.

Gabriella popped her eyes open and went back to sitting up straight. "No…no of course not." She could see Randy out of the corner of her eye, smiling.

Rebecca frowned as she got the attention of the waiter. "Can we get our ticket…my friend here seems to have no interest in what I have to say." The waiter smiled and nodded as he pulled their ticket out of his pocket book.

Gabriella waited until he was on his way. "It's not that I have no interest…I have just heard it already…over and over again." She let out a dramatic sigh knowing that it would piss off Rebecca.

The dinner being Rebecca's treat she put her credit card on top of the check for the waiter to pick up. "You know I didn't have to take my vacation time to come see you…but I was nice and did."

Gabriella shrugged still keeping a tired expression on her face. "It was just a suggestion…I never did tell you to actually come."

Rebecca looked at Dave first then turned to Randy. "Are you seeing how she's treating me?"

Randy looked at her as he set his glass of water back down on the table. "You'll get used to it…that's part of who Bella is…loving but yet so sarcastic."

Gabriella flicked her eyes at Randy hearing his nickname for her. Dave always called her by that name now but somehow when Randy said it, it always got to her.

Rebecca rolled her eyes. "I see…so I guess you two have known each other for quite a while then?"

Gabriella and Randy exchanged looks. "Yeah…" Randy paused to look at Dave who was actually not looking back at him. "I guess you can say that." He finished as he took another drink of his water.

I guess you can say that? What in the hell was that supposed to mean? Gabriella thought to herself as she found herself staring hard at Randy.

Rebecca waited until she had signed the credit card receipt before saying another word. "So, are we ready people?…" She darted a look at Gabriella as she stood up. "I know you are Gabby so don't say a word."

Gabriella put her hands up in defense. "Wasn't going to anyways but alright whatever you say boss."

Dave chuckled when Gabriella gave him a look as she pointed at Rebecca. After waiting for her to grab her purse Dave grabbed her hand and followed the other twosome out of the restaurant. He knew he hadn't spoken at all since they'd come out but he knew if he did it'd probably be something not so civil as what they were all trying to be for the night.

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Around twenty minutes later they found themselves sitting in a club up the street from where they had eaten dinner. And once again all found themselves sitting around quietly but at least this time there was loud music pumping through the speakers.

Rebecca rose up from her seat. "You people are putting me to sleep…I'm going to get a drink."

The three stared at Rebecca as she left the table. Gabriella felt bad for how the night was going but with how everything was between the three at the table she couldn't chance saying or doing something she'd regret and she knew that probably went for both Dave and Randy too.

"Did you want something to drink?" Dave asked finally speaking his first words for the night.

Gabriella turned to him with her head in her palm. "Mmm…a martini sounds good right now."

"What kind?" Dave asked as he stood up.

Without even realizing it Randy answered for her. "Green Apple." Dave frowned as he turned his attention to Randy. How in the hell did he know? Oh, that's right Randy had known her longer.

Gabriella just nodded her head and nervously smiled. "Yeah, what he said."

Dave leaned into her. "Will you be okay with him here?" Gabriella just smiled and gave him a kiss on the cheek. "I'll be fine Dave." With that he nodded his head and made his way up to the bar but not without giving Randy a warning look.

Randy looked over at Gabriella who had her attention on the people on the dance floor. "Sorry about that…I just unconsciously answered."

Gabriella gave him a half-smile. "It's alright…it was more of a surprise to me that you actually remembered."

Randy sighed as he turned the other way. "I remember a lot of things Bella…we've only known each other for what practically our whole childhood and now adulthood."

"Yeah, you can say that." Gabriella answered remembering his comment from earlier.

Randy scrunched his eyebrows as turned back to stare at her. "What is that supposed to mean?" He asked not realizing where she was coming from.

Gabriella just 'looked' at him as she leaned back in her seat. "Wasn't that your answer to Rebecca's question earlier at dinner?"

Randy thought back for a second and finally knew what question she was talking about. "Well, what the hell did you want me to say?…I just said it so she wouldn't continue with the questions." He tried to explain but from the look on Gabriella's face she wasn't buying it. Figures.

"Whatever Randy…you always have an explanation for everything…don't you know I stopped buying into them a long time ago." She wanted to scold herself for being close to tears.

Randy rolled his eyes in frustration. "Whatever then don't believe me…and what happened to being civil tonight?"

Gabriella laughed to hide the uneasiness in her voice. "I was talking out of my ass when I said that…cause I knew with you around nothing could be civil."

Randy put his hand over his stomach feeling like she just punched him in the stomach. Her voice was so cold and angry. "Yeah, fine make me the bad guy all the time…" He paused not knowing if he should continue but continued anyways. "at least I haven't always chose to play the victim my whole life." He had said it and couldn't take it back.

Gabriella popped her head up with fire in her eyes. Had he really spoken those words to her? Those cold harsh words. "You asshole…I cannot believe you just said that to me." She spoke surprisingly quite calm.

Randy felt guilty as he looked into her eyes. Yeah, they indeed showed anger but most of all sadness. He went to say something but was interrupted by a bright light shining in his eyes. What the hell?

Everybody turned to stare at Gabriella and Randy as the DJ started to talk. "Here we go people…doesn't this couple look like they need a little cheering up…" Randy went to protest so did Gabriella but never got a chance to as the DJ continued on. "let's slow it up a bit for these two…here's a little Nelly and Tim McGraw with 'Over and Over'."

The two made no attempt to move but soon found themselves being shoved out into the dance floor by the by standers who had watched them. Gabriella soon found herself hand in hand and arm in arm with Randy as the people around them continued to stare.

Cause it's all in my head I think about it Over and over again And I can't keep Picturing you with him And it hurts so bad Yeah, cause it's all in my head I think about it Over and over again I replay it Over and over again And I can't take it I can't shake it, no…

Randy sighed hearing the words of the song. Why in the hell did they have to match with what he was going through? This night was anything but civil but yet continued to be tough. He stared down at their hands entwined with each other. He had held her hand many times before tonight but tonight he actually noticed at how soft and gentle they felt. Being close to her he could smell the scent of her perfume. Subtle but yet so tempting. And her hair…her long brown hair flowing over her shoulders just perfectly.Oh god he thought to himself…am I in love with her? Am I really in love with my best friend?

Gabriella fought hard to hold back the tears that wanted to pour out. It'd been a long time since he had held her hand but she still never forgot how it felt. His large hands clasped over her little ones but yet they were and still so gentle. After all these years he still wore the same cologne but it was still as tempting as it was when they were younger. She looked up to find his blue eyes staring back at her. Those blue eyes that she was always able to get lost in…those blue eyes that she had dreamed about all those nights. She let out a soft cry before gently pushing away from Randy and running out of the club.

Randy was left standing alone in the middle of the dance floor. He saw a look in her eyes that he had never noticed before. He had to go after her. He had to know. Pushing through the crowd he followed Gabriella's tracks out of the club.

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