When we got back to the house that night it was pouring down rain and thunder and lightning everywhere. The four of us were sitting in the dark living room. The only light was comeing from the tv. We were watching an old black and white horror movie Lizzie had picked out. Lizzie and I sat one one of the couches. I was turned sideways, and Lizzie was laying against me with the back of her head resting on my chest. Miranda and Chris were sitting on the other couch. Chris didn't seem to be paying much attention to Miranda. He just kept his eyes on the movie.

All of a sudden the lights flickered. Then they went out comepletely. Lizzie squeezed my arm. "Does anyone have a light?" I asked. "Yeah." Chris lit a match. We were able to find a flashlight and some candles. After setting those up I turned to Chris."So, are you gonna spend the night?" I asked, I don't think I should. I'm not sure if Miranda likes me. We've hardly talked this whole time." He said looking over at her. She was talking to Lizzie. "Well, maybe you should try harder. How about you come over tomorrow?" I said. " Okay." He said. Then he left.



After he was gone I went over and sat by Lizzie and Miranda. "So what do you think?" I asked Miranda. "He seems nice, I guess." She said. "I wouldn't mind seeing him again." I wasn't sure if she was serious, or if she was just saying it to make me feel good. She got up and went to bed. Once we heard her door close I turned to Lizzie and said, "Sooo...What do you think?" She looked down at the ground for a few seconds before answering. "I think what you did is sweet. I just hope he doesn't end up hurting her." She said looking up at Miranda's room. "Me too." I said. I was beginning to wonder if bringing Chris back here was a good idea. "I think we sould go to bed too." Lizzie said getting up. "Good idea."I said. I looked at my watch. It was one in the morning.

I followed Lizzie to her room. I could hardly see anything. The only light in the room was coming from a small candle in the corner. Lizzie laid on her side on the bed. I layed down on the other side facing her. "I love you." she said looking me in the eyes. "I love you too." I said. She put her arms around me and pulled herself close. "I wish that things could stay like this forever." She said just before she fell alseep. Little did I know that my whole world was about to change.