Chapter 21:

She arrived exactly ten minutes later.

"Hi." She said shyly.

Brian whisked her into his arms and pressed his lips against hers. Mandy knew she should have pushed him away but her lips moved with his.

"What was that?" Mandy asked gasping after the kiss.

"I'm sorry."

"Do you like me or not? I really need to know."

"I do like you. I want to be with you but there are just some things I can't tell you."

"Why not? You can trust me." Mandy said touching his arm.

"I know I can. I just can't tell you. If I did then you probably wouldn't like me so much anymore. But I promise you I'm a better guy than I used to be."

"Okay."

"Okay?"

"Okay I believe you."

Brian kissed Mandy eagerly. She smiled and kissed him back.

"I hate to ruin this wonderful moment but where does this leave us?" Mandy asked pulling away.

"I was hoping this means you're my girlfriend. But before you answer this would mean we would have to be a secret, at least for now."

She stayed silent for a moment thinking but then answered. "Yes I'll be your girlfriend."

"I feel like I'm asking to much of you."

"No I get it. Everyone has their secrets, but if this is going to work no more starting now. I want to know the real you."

"Deal."

They quickly kissed again and hugged. Brian came home and had a goofy grin on his face. I saw it and rolled my eyes. Little did I know that the cause of this goofy grin was my best friend. My dad and I still haven't talked about Brian being back. So I was still mad at him. I guess it was time to talk.

"Casey can we talk?" my dad asking standing in my doorway.

"No." I said bitterly.

"I know you're still mad but we need to talk about this."

"What's there to talk about? You let the guy who used to hurt me right under your drunken nose back into my life. He may not be hurting me now physically but his presence is emotionally hurting. Don't ask me to act like everything's okay."

"Honey-" he started.

"Just let her hate me. I deserve it. I ambushed her." Brian said coming in.

"See dad? He wants me to hate him, so just let me."

"No! God damn it we are a family! Now both of you stop it!"my dad yelled.

"Get out!" I yelled back pushing them both out and slamming the door.

Brain was upset. He wanted to see Mandy again.

"What are you doing here?" Mandy asked opening her window.

"I couldn't be home." He said coming in.

"Why what happened?"

"My sister and dad got into a huge fight."

"About what?"

"Me."

Mandy knew she couldn't ask why so she just held him. He looked deep into his eyes and then kissed her. She and kissed him back and he deepened it and pulled her into his lap. The moment was soon interrupted by Stephen walking into the room. "Mandy I-"

They both stood up quickly and looked at Stephen nervously.

"What the hell is going on here?" Stephen yelled.

"Stephen-" Mandy started.

"Get out! And stay away from Mandy!"

"Stephen stop! Let me explain!"

"I don't want to hear whatever lame excuse he gave you about why he hurt you. I want him out now!"

"No!"

"Get out!"

"Stephen be nice!"

"Why should I? He hurt you!"

"Well we're fine now okay? So back off!"

I know the last two chapters have been pretty short and I'm sorry! I have the next few chapters written on paper just not typed…I'll try and type them soon but I need at least one review before I post anymore (:

That isn't too much to ask for I don't think so…review please and tell me what you think!