Part 3
Belle found Mimi in the girls restroom sitting on the sink counter. Belle hopped up next to her.
"He's jerk. You know this Meems. Why are you letting it get to you?"
Mimi stared at her shoes, "Cause I am so tired of being the buddy. Why can't I be the one that guys flirt with and take out? All I get to hear is rude jokes and comments about other girls."
"I think that in Brady's hormone clouded head, he was flirting with you. I've never seen him be like that to anyone else."
Mimi looked at her, "Yeah?"
Belle nodded.
Mimi laughed, "I'm such a mess. How do you deal with me?"
Belle laughed too, "Cause you deal with me."
"Do you have any gum?"
"I think so," Belle said rummaging through her matching purse. She held up some gum and gave a piece to Mimi.
"Thanks, Belle. By the way you look great tonight."
Belle got teary eyed, "Thanks, Meems."
They hugged and then Mimi sent her on her way before she started crying too.
Belle walked back to the table and poked Brady.
He turned to her, "What?"
She gave him a look, "You need to go apologize to Mimi."
Brady rolled his eyes, "Relax, Belle she's fine. Your taking it the wrong way."
Belle put her hands on her hips, "I'm telling you right now, Brady Black! You need to say your sorry! She's in the bathroom." Belle had to yell the last part out cause Shawn had physically picked her up and moved her away from her brother.
Brady sat there. 'Sh!t, what have I done now,' he wondered.
Brady took off his boxing gloves and walked towards the bathrooms. He leaned his forehead against the door before opening it and sighed.
Mimi was still sitting on the counter, now she was chewing gum. Mimi heard the door open and thought it was Belle, "It's okay, go back to Shawn."
"Now why would I do that?" Brady said.
Mimi's head shot up, "What are you doing in here? This is the GIRL's room, Brady."
"Look, Meems. I'm sorry about what I said earlier. I know it upset you and I don't know why I said it."
Mimi wasn't giving in, "Oh, you know exactly why you said it. Because you have to look like the big shot in front of everyone else. Because why would I mind? I'm so starved for attention, I'll take anything, right? Why can't you just be nice every now and then?"
Brady sighed, "Wow. I bet you've been wanting to say that for a long time, huh? You want the truth, Mimi?"
Mimi nodded. Boy did she ever.
"Well the truth is that you scare me."
Mimi scoffed, "I scare you?"
Brady cleared his throat, uncomfortable, "Yeah, you do. I mean you used to be my little sister's best friend. Just a little punk that hung around me. Now your this gorgeous creature that has some how found its way into my world."
Mimi was speechless.
"Meems, when your not around I'm thinking about you and when you are around I can't think at all. I guess, I've been such a jerk because I wanted to keep you away. But I don't want to do that anymore."
Mimi eased off the counter and Brady approached her. "What do you say, Meems? Wanna give it a go?"
Mimi didn't answer she just leaned up and kissed him for all she was worth. Brady matched her fervor, sliding his tongue in her mouth and tasting her strawberry bubble gum.
Brady and Mimi broke apart when they couldn't breathe. Brady was now chewing her gum. Mimi smiled shyly at him. Now she didn't know how to act around him.
Brady grinned and threw his arm around her shoulders, "Come on. Let's dance."
****
Jason and Chloe were still on the dance floor having the time of their lives. They were reenacting the dance scene in Pulp Fiction. Chloe threw her head back and laughed, "I never knew I could have this much fun!"
Jason smiled, "Me either."
Finally the song ended and a slower one took it's place. Jason held out his hand and Chloe accepted. He pulled her close and Chloe rested her head on his shoulder.
Her thoughts were filled with him. He was so different than he usually was.
Chloe was starting to see a side of Jason Welles that she liked very much. He had opened doors for her all night and got them punch and he hadn't once complained about dancing with her. Chloe smiled and snuggled a little closer.
Jason grinned to himself and looked down at the top of her head. He hadn't known that she could be so fun to be with. Jason had always thought that she was stiff and boring, but tonight she was like a different person. She told dirtier jokes than he did! Jason chuckled softly, Yep things were starting to change.
"Chloe?" Jason said softly.
"Yes, Jason?" Chloe said, lifting her eyes to meet his.
"Would you go out with me sometime?" He asked while staring into her eyes.
Chloe smiled, "I'd love to."
Jason broke out with a big grin and slowly leaned towards her.
Chloe closed her eyes and awaited his lips.
Their lips met in a soft, teasing embrace. Jason slowly applied pressure and Chloe opened her mouth to him. His tongue swept in, claiming her as his own.
When they broke apart, the two stared at each other. "Wow," they said in unison.
****
Phillip watched from the refreshment table. He watched his ex-girlfriend kiss his best friend, and felt a little surprised. He didn't feel as hurt as he should have.
The curly brunette at his side caught his attention.
Jan looked at him, "I know it's hard to watch that Phil. When Jase and I first broke up, I couldn't stand to see him with anyone else. I thought that I still loved him and I do, but now its a different kind of love. Things will get better, I promise."
Phillip looked at her, "Okay, Dr. Ruth. Where is Jan and what have you done to her?"
Jan laughed, "I'm serious Phil. I wasn't always a raging b!tch. I have feelings too. I just buried them for so long so they couldn't be hurt anymore. As you know, I don't exactly have the best home life."
Phillip sighed, "For so long, all I knew was Chloe. She's pretty much the only girl I've dated and now that we're not together, its like I don't know how to be."
Jan grasped his arms and turned him towards her, "Just be you Philly. That's all you have to be."
Phillip looked down at Jan and for once saw her for what she was. A strong, vibrant woman who was also scared and alone. Phillip pulled her into a hug. "Thank you, Jan. Thank you for being a friend to me."
"Your welcome, Phillip."
"Hey, you wanna grab a burger sometime?"
Jan smiled, "That would be great. But for now, let's dance!!"
****
Belle stood off to the side of the dance floor with Shawn's arms wrapped around her from behind. She smiled and watched all the couples.
Brady and Mimi were dancing closely and stealing kisses every now and then.
Jason and Chloe were dancing and talking a mile a minute.
Phillip and Jan just held each other and looked into each other's eyes.
"Well, I see that your awful proud of yourself," Shawn whispered in her ear.
Belle shivered, "Well, I am the best matchmaker, this side of the Mississippi."
Shawn chuckled and placed a kiss on her neck.
Belle practically purred, "Shawn if you keep that up, everyone is going to wonder where we are."
Shawn smiled, "Let them wonder."
No one noticed the young couple sneak out the side door. They were too wrapped up in each other.
The End! Hope you all enjoyed it! Happy Valentine's Day!