Hey guys! Sorry it's been a little while! I've had kind of a block. This is kind of a filler chapter, but I've been waiting to write it since I've started the story. Hope you like it!


Chapter 29: You and Me

Reid and I continued to watch the movie in silence. Chase had left my head for the time being. Just as the credits began to roll, the door opened and Caleb, Sarah, Kate, and Pogue came filing in. They were laughing at something, but stopped when they saw us. Everyone was silent. Finally, Reid got up.

"Well, I guess it's time for me to go. Thanks for the lovely evening," he gave me an over-exaggerated bow. I giggled.

"Yeah, thanks. It was fun," I replied as he left with Caleb and Pogue, after they gave each of their girls a goodnight kiss, of course! The moment the door closed, I was bombarded with questions.

"O-M-G! What happened?" Kate shrieked.

"What did you two do?" Sarah went right along.

"Did anything happen?"

"Does he like you?"

"What went on?"

"Whoa, whoa, whoa," I rose my hands up to shield me from any other questions they had.

"We just ordered food and watched a movie," I explained. Kate's disappointment was obvious.

"Oh," Sarah mumbled.

"And…" I got their attention, "He asked me to go to the concert with him in the park on Friday!"

Kate squealed. Sarah squealed. I squealed. The three of us were jumping on my bed like little girls. I was happy and so were they. I was actually excited…until I remembered about Chase. What would he plan to do there?

"Oh, Ever, I'm so happy for you!" Sarah hugged me. I chuckled. After our little celebration, we settled into bed and fell asleep.

The next morning, I was up early. I showered and pulled on my uniform. Then, I spent some time on my phone before heading to class with Kate and Sarah. Once we got there, I was about to take my usual seat by Kate and Sarah when someone grabbed my arm. I turned to face Reid.

"Hey," I smiled.

"Hey, um I was wondering if you'd wanna sit by me," he was looking at his feet.

"Sure," I replied. I turned to tell Kate and Sarah, but they'd already heard.

"Oh please, just go!" Kate whispered, pushing me towards Reid with Sarah nodding behind her. I took my place beside him and that was where I stayed all week.

Friday afternoon, Kate and Sarah made me skip my last class to go shopping. We each bought a new pair of jeans. I bought a sequined hunter green tank top and military jacket. Sarah bought a gray floral tank while Kate bought a black and white striped tee. I must say that we looked quite 'rockerish.'

The guys picked us up at six. We ate a quick bite at the diner before heading to the concert. The park had a huge concert stage set up. People had spread out picnic blankets to sleep on. There were candy, pretzel, and drink booths in case people got hungry.

The guys began to spread out blankets under a tree. Once they were done, the three girls sat.

"You girls need anything to drink?" Caleb asked us.

"Um I'd like a Sprite," Sarah answered.

"Dr. Pepper!" Kate called.

"Yeah, I want a Coke, please," I decided. Caleb nodded and dragged Pogue with him to go get them.

Reid took his place beside me. I was expecting an awkward sensation to overcome me, but nothing came. It actually felt…right, being beside him. For the first time, I felt like I was home.

Caleb and Pogue returned a few minutes later with our drinks. Caleb handed me mine and I took a sip. Just as they settled down, the concert began.

It was really cool! It was a nobody band, but they knew songs from everyone. People actually went up and started suggesting songs. As the night went on, the songs began to get slower and slower. Eventually, guys began to lead girls onto the dance floor. Caleb and Sarah and Pogue and Kate were a pair of those…leaving me, Reid, and Tyler.

Just as I was beginning to feel awkward, Tyler spoke up.

"So, I think I'm going to go ask that lovely girl over there to dance," he excused but not before winking at me. I blushed. He knew…Reid must've told him something. Reid and I sat for a little longer. Finally, he rose from the blanket and offered me his hand.

"May I have this dance?"

I smiled, placing my hand in his.

"Yes, you may," I replied as he led me onto the floor, well the grass more of. Just as he slipped his arms around my waist, the band started to play You and Me by Lifehouse. At first, we just swayed to the music. After a while, however, Reid took my right hand off of his shoulder, and began leading my through some dance steps. Taken by surprise, I stumbled at first.

"Reid," I choked out, looking into his eyes. He looked down at me, but never stopped twirling and spinning me.

"People are staring," I mumbled, a little self-conscious of my lack of rhythm. He looked around, then back at me.

"Staring at what?" he asked innocently.

"Us," I replied, glancing around. He smiled as he twirled then pulled me back to him.

"Well, then, how about we give them something to really stare at," he whispered mischievously. Before I could ask what he meant, he leaned down and kissed me.

At that moment, I felt bliss, pure and utter happiness. This was where I belonged. Right here with Reid. This was home.

He pulled away and we began just swaying again. Even though we'd stopped the twirling, my world felt like it was still spinning. But it was a good kind of spinning…a good kind of high.

I don't remember the rest of the night. I just remember feeling bliss and happiness. Everything that I'd been worrying about just melted away. And as I lay my head down to sleep that night, I felt ready for anything my nightmares had in store for me. Not even Chase Collins was going to ruin this for me.


So, Ever and Reid are together! What does this mean for them? And what will Chase have to say about it? R&R!