Sooo sorry guys for not being around as of late... I have no excuse... I'm Lazy... and Tumblr has taken over my life. But I haven been filling a notebook with many ideas that I'm going to let flow into this chapter. So, I guess I'll say "MERRY CHRISTMAS"

Title is from Marie Digby's "Say It Again"


Hayley and Sterling stood outside on the patio, both looking up at the stars. They had been standing there for almost 30 minutes after 'The Talk' her father had with Sterling, Hayley was used to the way her father always tried to scare wannabe boyfriends. Sterling brought his head down and looked at Hayley as she continued to look up, pointing at constellations and mumbling to herself the names. It took her a moment to realize he was looking at her. "Take a picture, it'd last longer." She said aloud and smiled, she turned around and leaned on the fence of the patio and looked at Sterling, "So did dad scare you."

Sterling smiled and said, "Not really, He did use the 'I have a shotgun and a shovel, and I know where to hide the body quote', but didn't really scare me too much." He got closer and wrapped his arm around her."but he knows that I love you and I wouldn't do anything to you." he kissed her forehead, and saw her smile a little. "Are you sure you want to keep this a secret? Cuase I like being with you and I'd like to show it."

She looked up at him a little, "I would too, but what would happen if you-know-who found out about us?"

"You don't need to care about him," He said looking back up at the sky, "And what if he found out by himself? What? Do you not think I would be there to protect you. I've seen what he's done to you and I won't let it happen again."

She let out a small sigh, "I know, I know. How about we keep it secret for a few months?"

He looked back down at her, "Fine, Fine... Knowing Cori she's probably told Corbin, so I'll probably get a call from him in a few days."

Hayley moved closer, nuzzling her nose into Sterling's chest, and letting out a small yawn, "I like this. I like us."


Sterling and Hayley walked into set 5 for what they were told was an important meeting about the show. Hayley was terrified of what to come, but Sterling had a feeling that it's be alright. When they entered the room, Demi was sitting next to one of the executive producers and the rest of the cast was seated, so they took a seat. "Okay Cast, I've got some big news, but first I'll tell you that it's NOT cancellation." One producer stood up and said, as the room let out a collective sigh, "But Miss Lovato here has decided to leave Sonny With A Chance. So we had a meeting with Disney big-wigs and head honchos and we've decided to change the show's name to 'So Random' and it just be all about the sketch show." he went on to explain how they're also going to be looking for more actors to fill the void. Time fle by and the meeting lasted a little over an hour.

After it ended, Everyone started talking to one another. Demi approached Hayley and pulled her into a hug. "WOMAN, YOU! I'll miss seeing you everyday at work now."

"You have my number, text me when you get a chance." Hayley said as she pulled away from the hug.

"Oh and if I can't get ahold of you, I'll just text Ster, since it seems you two are inseparable." Demi raised an eyebrow and whispered, "You two are totally dating."

Hayley was taken back for a moment, looking and Demi with a shocked look on her face, "Um, is it that obvious?" She scanned the room to see if anyone noticed the embarrassed look on her face.

"Why? Are you worried it is? Cause you two are cute together." Demi reassured, "Heck, I've been hoping you two would hook up for MONTHS now!"

"I've been trying to hide it, I really don't want David to find out, I don't know what he'd do, after what happened between them." Hayley cringed at his name.

"To be serious, no, it wasn't too obvious, But that moment I dropped my pen, I saw his hand on your leg, so my brain went 'aww'." Demi explain, "But if that didn't happen, then I wouldn't have known."

Hayley smiled, "Well, that's good."

"What's good? If it's about the cookies over there on the table, I'd agree, I'm a sucker for chocolate chip cookies." Sterling said coming up from behind Hayley, with a cookie in hand.

"I'm gonna miss you Sterling, I hope we can work together again." Demi said with a big smile across her face

Sterling was headed back to Hayley's house, to drop her off. She turns to him and says, "Demi knows now."

"Demi knows what?" He looked a her, "Knows about us? Was it when I put my hand on your leg? Cause I was trying to be Sly and I was hoping nobody noticed and-"

"Ster, it's alright, It's just... I seems like people are starting to put two and two together." leaned forward and put her head in her hands. "We should just tell friends... Maybe." She searched her mind for her words, " Well, I mean, just close friends."

Sterling looked at her confused, "Wait, don't the 'close friends' know anyway?"

Hayley smiled crookedly and looked over at her boyfriend, "you've go a point there."

"and speaking of friends, when is Cori coming back into town?"

"Oh, goodness, I forgot!" Hayley hit her forehead with her palm, "She's coming next week, Corbin and I are going to pick her up."

"Okay good, so your 21st birthday still on for the 1st?"

She nodded, a big grin on her face, "YES! How would it not be on?"


Finally, the 27th came around, Corbin, Sterling, and Hayley sat in the boarding area, waiting for Cori's flight to come in.

"So, going on hour number 2, how long are we expected to wait?" Sterling asked as he sat between Hayley and Corbin. "Did they get a layover?, this 'four hour flight' seems to be tuening into almost seven hours."

"She'll be here eventually; She texted me about ten minutes ago and said 'almost here, about 2 turn off electronics' so probably in the next twenty minutes." Corbin explained, checking his phone for the umpteenth time.

The three sat there at gate 7 until they heard the intercom announced "ITC to LAX, Gate 7, Arriving now."

The approached the gate as people started to arrive, and Hayley was pleasantly surprised when no-one recognized them, Well until Cori got off... She quickly ran and dropped her stuff, jumped and kissed Corbin straight on the lips

Sterling laughed, holding out his arms, "Wheres mine?"

Cori didn't miss a beat, "Right next to you, and her name is Hayley." She smirked as she headed over to the said name giving her a hug, "But you'll have to wait a moment Sterling, I'm using her right now."

The four had their hugs and when they made their way out of the airport, and as they were walking to Corbin's car, Cori decided to spark up a conversation, "So, you two." she pointed to Sterling and Hayley, "How has this secret relationship been going?"

"Secretive." Hayley smiled


So Demi totally ships Hayley/Sterling, why not? they're too cute together.