Title of the Story: Second Chance in Disguise-Chapter 8

Author's Penname: Alyssa Smith

E-mail: If you leave your e-mail and say something along the lines of "would you contact me when the next chapter's out", I'll do just that.

Disclaimer: If I owned A Walk to Remember, would I be forced to write fanfiction instead of the actual book? I don't think so. But, since I don't want to get sued(I'm only 13!), I'll just say it, I don't own A Walk to Remember. But, I do own Selena, Tera, and the queen of death.

Author's Note: I just noticed a very bad error in grammar near the end of the last chapter, when I meant to say "hear" I said "here". Oops! Oh well, now you know(I was in a hurry!). Also, I looked at how many reviews I got over the weekend and I was amazed. So, I will try to get more out during the weekday.   

       Jamie and Landon got off the bus that took them to tutoring and got into Landon's car. "Ok Carter, what is your surprise?" Jamie asked as she buckled her seat belt.

      "If I told you, then it wouldn't be a surprise. Ok, would you mind if I blind-folded you?" Landon asked.

       "Umm, I don't know," Jamie said. Her father had warned her boys like Landon had 'expectations'. Could she trust him?

       "That's OK. It just would've added more suspense. But, during the last minute I'll cover your eyes with my hands, what about that?" Landon asked sensing her apprehension.

        "Ok, let's go," Jamie said with a smile returning to her face. They drove along for a while and Jamie tried to figure out where they were going. So far, she couldn't see anywhere special that their destination could be. 'Hmm, where is he taking me? It seems like we're going to the border, but why would we got there?' After time passed, Jamie realized she really was heading for the border. In fact, she was now there as Landon slowed down the car and pulled it to the side of the road. "Why are we at the border?"

          "Hey! You're not supposed to know that. Ok, don't get out yet," Landon said and got out of the car. He went around to open Jamie's door. He took her hand and helped her get out of the car. Then, he put both his hands over her eyes. "Ok, stand right here," Landon said as he put one leg on one side of the state border, and one leg on the other. "Open your eyes," Landon said. Jamie's eyes opened. She looked down.

          "I don't get it," Jamie said confused.

          "Well, I was thinking about that list you told me about last night at dinner and so I decided to help you. Jamie, you're in two places at once," Landon said. Jamie stood there for a moment and then Landon's words hit her. She turned around smiling and jumping up and down.

          "I'm in two places at once! I'm in two places at once! That was on my list. Thank you Landon!" Jamie said and hugged him. Landon hugged her back with a tight grip.

         "Ok, so what's next on your list?" Landon asked. They spent the entire weekend trying to check off more things on Jamie's list. One by one, the list got shorter and shorter and Jamie's happiness grew greater.

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          It was Sunday night and Jamie was exhausted. 'Good thing I got all my homework done on Saturday night' she thought as she plopped down onto her bed to read a book before bedtime. Just then, the phone rang. She picked it up. "Hello?" Jamie said.

         "Hey Jamie it's Gina. Where have you been all weekend? I tried calling on Saturday when you got back but no one was there. Then, today after church you disappeared with Landon. Where did you go?" Gina asked.

         "Well, on Saturday, Landon took me out for a surprise. Then, on Sunday he did the same. Can you believe what he did Gina? He's been helping me complete my list. The first thing he did on Saturday he helped me complete the "to places at once" number. He put one of my feet on one side of the state border, and one foot on the other. He is so sweet," Jamie said.

           "You spent the whole weekend with Landon Carter and it wasn't about the play. Landon Carter, sweet? I never thought I would hear both of those words in a positive sentence. Oh my, argh, Jamie, you are falling for him. No, you shouldn't. Jamie, it's Landon. It's probably some weird trick with his friends," Gina said freaking out.

            "Ok, so I spent the whole weekend with him. He asked me to and I didn't really have plans. No, I'm not falling for him. We're just hanging out together as friends. No, I don't really believe that it's a trick, I believed that before but now I think that's wrong," Jamie said suddenly coming to Landon's defense. "He's changed Gina. Suddenly he's not acting jerky, and you know what happened when I approached him with his friends? He talked back and had a conversation. And the list, how do you explain it? You think if it was some weird trick he'd be trying so hard? He's doing well Gina, he's improving with his lines and he succeeded in tutoring those kids. Would he try so hard if he didn't lik…" Jamie babbled but trailed off.

            "like you? You really have fallen for him Jamie. I can't believe you. But, I'm your friend, so I'm behind you 99%," Gina said.

            "99?" Jamie said playfully.

            "Alright, alright. With the list, I'm behind you 110%. There, happy now?" Gina asked.

            "Much. Thank you for supporting me Gina," Jamie said.

            "No problem. So, tell me every juicy detail. Starting with your date on Friday night," Gina said.

            "Juicy detail? What are we, back in middle school? Hey, it was not a date. I think, well ok so we ordered the food, right?" Jamie began. The girls talked for another hour just like 6th grade girls at a slumber party. They giggled, they laughed, they divulged secrets, and talked about guys.

              Jamie looked over at the clock. It was 10:00. "Gina, we've been talking for an hour. I think it's best we hang up. I'll see you tomorrow," Jamie said.

              "Ok, I'll see you then. We have to talk more," Gina said and then the two said goodbye and hung up. Jamie turned over, turned off the lights and went to sleep.

              'Maybe he does like me. Maybe.'

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            "Excellent touch with the list. He really is a keeper," Tera whooped. She was sitting in her chair and eating a bowl of popcorn.

            "That's nice to know. Tera, I want to talk to you about something," Jamie said. It had been bugging her all day.

            "Sure, what's up?" Tera asked.

            "Tera, how exactly does your job work? And why do you do it. I mean, how did you get the job instead of being like me. And the queen, does she really decide like everything? You know, I was told a bit about how everything worked when I came here, but there are some things I don't get," Jamie said.

             "I can't tell you that," Tera said, suddenly becoming solemn.

             "Well then, do you expect me to just live with curiosity? Why can't I know?" Jamie asked.

             "Hmm, if you want, I could schedule you with the Queen to ask her questions," Tera said thoughtfully.

             "I'd really appreciate that," Jamie replied.

Author's Note: I stated in a previous Author's Note that I wouldn't write on vacation. Well, I will try to come out with something, but it might end up like once a week. Therefore, as noted in the "e-mail" part up there, if you want to know when I update, just say so in your review(don't forget to supply the e-mail addy). ~Alyssa