Okay, I'm writing this during daylight hours, so it should be better than the last one. If they're OOC, blame it on Lady Gaga. I probably shouldn't listen to her while writing this story… but I've decided something. Tell me if you disagree. I've spent the past few chapters trying to build on their friendship. Now I want to build on their sexual tension until they get together. What do you think?

Disclaimer: Master?

Yes Minion?

Can I be let out of this torture machine yet?Have we learned our lesson about letting TV stars with sparkly eyes out of the basement?

Yes, Master.

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Sonny's POV

I took Chad's hand and he pulled me out of the limo. I was immediately blinded by the bright lights of flash photography. I know I had a silly grin on my face.

"Chad! Chad! What's the thing you love most about Sonny?!" One reporter yelled and shoved a microphone in Chad's face.

Chad seemed unfazed and answered, "There are so many things, how could I choose?" and he smiled his heartthrob smile

"Chad! I hear there's a guest star on Mackenzie Falls next week! Who is it?" another reporter yelled.

"Some things must stay a surprise, but I think you all will be pleased with who it is. I know I was." Chad answered.

"Sonny!"

Did a reporter just call me out? Wow! That's a first….

"Sonny! I hear that dating Chad has driven a wedge between you and your fellow cast mates! Is that true?"

"Yes, I miss them a bunch. But I guess they never really loved me if they could just kick me out like they did…" I sniffed thinking about it.

Chad pulled me swiftly down the red carpet, ignoring all the other questions. A big, burley man checked our names off the list, and opened the door to the club for us.

The club was amazing! It was lightly lit by blue strobe lights. I looked at my arm and saw the glitter Portlyn had dusted on me earlier was making me look almost supernatural.

There were bodies pressed up against each other everywhere, dancing sexily. The music had a sultry, high-beat feel. I felt pleasant anticipation swell up in my stomach.

Chad laughed, and it startled me. This wasn't exactly a laughing place.

"What?"

"You look like a fairy!"

"I do not!"

"You SO do. It's that weird glitter. But I think the fairy look works for you. You look…hot."

"Thanks." I said, and blushed. CDC had just said I look hot.

We stood there watching others dance and a new song came on. It had the same sultry feel of the others.

"Wanna dance?" Chad asked.

"Sure!" I smiled. I love to dance!

Chad lead me to a clearing on the dance floor. He pulled me close to him. And when I say close, I mean close. We were pressed up against each other, and Chad started swaying to the beat. His movement forced me to sway too.

The pleasant anxiety feeling came back.

"Chad? Aren't we dancing a little….close."

"Not really." he said bending down to talk right into my ear, his breath teasing my neck. "Look around. Besides, we're supposed to be dating."

I looked around and saw he was right. All the other couples seemed to be grinding. At least we weren't doing that.

"But-" I started.

"But what?" he whispered into my ear, earning Goosebumps.

I'm not sure if it was Chad's closeness, or the atmosphere, but the truth came out of my mouth.

"I think I like it."

"Excuse me?" Chad asked, incredulous.

"Being close to you, I like it."

Chad smirked and I smirked back.

"Well God forbid you actually enjoy tonight." Chad's eyes glinted with mischief, which I knew was bad…. Or good. Depending on how you look at it. "I wonder if you would dislike grinding."

I saw his smirk before he twirled me around quickly to where he was behind me.

"Chad!" I yelped in protest.

"What is it, Sonny?" he asked from behind me, putting his hands on my hips.

"I…don't know…how to grind." I muttered, embarrassed.

I heard Chad chuckle, then said, "Don't worry, it doesn't take any skill. Just go with the flow."

"But-" I started before Chad interrupted me for the second time that night.

"Sonny, do you remember when you said you could be bad sometimes?"

"Yeah."

"Prove it."

I couldn't bare to turn down a challenge, especially from Chad. Or maybe I secretly wanted to try this.

Either way, I just decided to go with the flow, and it was as easy as Chad said.

Being that close to Chad was sweet torture. Part of me was perfectly content at that moment. The other part of me wanted more. The confliction only added to the wickedness of the situation.

After a few songs we were both hot and thirsty, so we went over to the refreshments table, hand and hand.

I grabbed a cup of punch and gulped it down. I gripped the table and tried to catch my breath. Chad decided to take advantage of my position, and put his arms on either side of my body.

"Admit it, Monroe. You enjoyed yourself."

"Make me." I smirked at him….flirting.

"Oh, you don't think I ca-

"Sonny Monroe and Chad Dylan Cooper."

We turned startled by the familiar voice. There stood a very smug Selena Gomez. She was wearing a silver dress and a smirk.

"Do you have something to say to me?" She asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Happy birthday!" I exclaimed, and ran up to hug her.

She laughed and returned my hug. I stepped back and took Chad's hand in mine.

"Thanks, but that's not what I'm talking about."

"Then what are you talking about?" I asked.

She gestured to our intertwined hands. Something in my brain clicked and I realized what she was talking about.

"You were right and we were wrong." Chad said, sighing.

"You got that right. Next time, remember it!"

We chatted for a while, then Selena finally said,

"Well, guys. I've got some other guests to attend to! Have fun!" and left us.

"She's so nice." I said.

Chad started laughing uncontrollably.

"What's so funny?" I asked.

"Nothing. I just have someone I want you to meet." Chad said, barely containing his laughs.

He lead me to non other than Aaron Carter. When I saw him, I wanted to kill myself right then and there. Apparently Chad had remembered about my young crush.

"Aaron, my man." Chad said, and patted him on the back.

"CDC! Great seeing you man!"

"Aaron, this is Sonny. She's a BIG fan." Chad teased.

"Well, I'm a big fan of yours too." Aaron said, making it seem suggestive.

"Thanks." I muttered, looking at my shoes.

"What do you say we get a hotel room later and I show you how big of a fan I am." Aaron said, putting a hand on my shoulder.

Chad slapped it away.

"NOT cool, man. Sonny is OFF limits. Leave her alone or I'll have to make you!" Chad took a half step protectively in front of me.

"Hey, hey. I'm cool man. Didn't know Sonny was your lady."

"Just BACK off!" Chad practically growled.

He snatched my hand and pulled me off in another direction.

"What was that about?" I asked.

"No one gets to make you feel uncomfortably except me. Besides, Aarons an ass." Chad said.

"Thanks." I said, touched by his caring.

"Anytime, Sonshine." he teased.

We sat watching the party for a bit, until Chad got distracted.

"Sonny, I really hate to do this to you, but would you mind if I left you for a second?"

"Of course not. But why?"

"I just say George, and I need to talk to him about something really quick."

"Okay, I'll be waiting." I said.

Chad ran off and I looked around for anyone I know. There, only a few feet away, were my cast mates, staring straight at me. And Tawni made a beeline toward me.

"Sonny, I can't believe you pulled that trick with the paparazzi!" Tawni screeched.

"What do you mean?" I asked.

"You made us into the bad guys! You acted like we hate you!!"

"But you do." I said.

"Sonny! I actually came to apologize!! Do you know how HUGE that is for me?!"

"You never tried to apologize."

"Yes, I did. But your boyfriend said that you didn't want to hear it!" she said, more calmly.

"But…Chad…never…"

"I came by earlier today to beg you to come live with me again."

"You did?"

"Yeah, Sonny. I miss you. I wasn't even mad about you dating Chad. None of us were. We knew it would happen eventually. We were just upset that we had to find out from some trashy tabloid. And then you lied to us and said you weren't dating him!"

"Tawni, I'm sorry. I see how that could look. But we really are just fake dating. Chad lied in an interview, and Mr. Condor saw it as an opportunity to get publicity. We couldn't say no!"

"Really?"

"Really."

"I'm sorry too, Sonny. I should have listened. When you finally do date Chad, though, please tell me."

"We're just friends Tawni."

We sat there in happy silence.

"Hug?" I asked, holding my arms out to her.

"Just this once." she said, hugging me.

We hugged for a bit before breaking away, grinning hugely at each other.

"Now, if you'll please excuse me. I have to go kill Chad Dylan Cooper."

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MUHAHAHA!!!! Cliffy! But I put a lot of effort in this chapter, so please review and tell me it was worth it.

Oh! I still have two essays to write before Monday. Queen of last minute, right? Well, today is my last day of volunteering, so I'll be able to get it done on time. Just in case you guys were wondering…and I'm going to see my crush in a few hours. Wish me luck!