Chapter 5

Ally and her friends got into quite a bit of trouble after the school found out (from piper and Leo) about what they did to pipers car. Piper would have stayed upset about the car for endless days, but Leo didn't let that happen. Every time she saw him, even if it was for the fifth time that day, she felt happy and cheered up, and all he had to do is flash a smile.

It has been two weeks since Ally made a move on Leo, and she has been keeping her distance from him ever since, but piper wasn't completely convinced that Ally has said her last word. But she didn't let that bother her; her car was as good as new, Leo and herself have been spending lots of time together, they developed a strong relationship.

One day, when Leo was absent from school, piper found herself having a conversation about Leo with her friend Caitlin.

"Well?" Caitlin demanded.

"Well what?" piper tried to sound innocent.

"Oh, stop it! You know what I am talking about... how are things with you and Leo?"

"We are just friends." Piper said simply, trying to sound as though she is satisfied with that.

"AND..." Caitlin wanted to hear more.

"AND that's all. We have great friendship, and we both would like things to stay the way they are at the moment."

"BUT...." Caitlin wasn't convinced.

"BUT nothing! We are staying friends. Besides, there is a girl he is interested in."

Caitlin seemed surprised at that.

"Really? What's her name?" she asked.

"He never really told me who she is".

Piper remembered the conversation she had with Leo the previous Tuesday. It went like this: "So, did you put an eye on some guy at school?" Leo asked piper, obviously trying not to sound too interested.

"Not really". Piper lied. She has put an eye on Leo the second she saw him, but telling him didn't seem like a good idea at the time. Then she asked; "And you?"

After a moment of silence, Leo answered; "Yes actually. She is very sweet."

Piper tried to keep her smile on. Leo talking about another girl seemed almost painful.

"I'm sure she is wonderful". Piper muttered.

"Oh, she is." Leo said with a dreamy smile, and at that the conversation ended.

Caitlin seemed disappointed again.

"And he never told you her name? You so have to ask him!"

"How would that matter?" piper asked.

"Well... since you are obviously aren't interested in Leo, except being a good friend of course, I was thinking of asking him out."

"Oh" was all that piper would mange. Caitlin can't be with Leo... she just can't! Piper thought.

But then it occurred to her; Caitlin was just pushing piper so she would go deeper with Leo.

"Chill girl! I was just kidding... Although I wouldn't mind going out with him, I don't even dream of stealing him from you!"

Piper was relieved, about half of the girls in school are after Leo as it is, and having her best friend after him too would kill piper.

The next day, piper walked into the lunchroom, and spotted Leo with Two other girls.

She walked over to him. As soon as he saw her he said goodbye to the girls, and walked over to piper.

She smiled at him, and then realized how many angry girls are looking at her for 'stealing' Leo from them.

"Hey!" Leo said.

"Hey yourself. Where were you yesterday?" piper asked.

Leo made a face, and answered sarcastically;

"I was at my house inspector!" he put both his hands up, and continued; "I swear I am not guilty!"

Piper giggled.

"Very funny Leo".

Leo laughed. "Sorry. I had the flue, but I'm all better now."

"I'm glad." Piper said honestly, and they set down at their regular table. Girls all over were still watching them hatefully.

"What's up with them?" Leo asked, looking around.

"Oh Leo, don't be so naive... they are all "madly in love" with you... "Piper said, and didn't realize she was bringing up the subject about the girl Leo likes.

"Well, you know I am only interested in one girl." Leo said, almost proudly.

"And when are you going to tell me who that girl is?" piper asked, trying to make it sound like it's nothing very important to her, but failing.

"Oh, I will tell you eventually." Leo said, and smiled at piper, then took a bite of his sandwich.

Piper looked around the lunchroom, knowing Leo is saying nothing more about that mysterious girl, which piper started to hate. She realized that girls were still staring at them with red fiery eyes. Or at least that's how that seemed to piper. She found herself worrying about her car.

Leo seemed to notice piper's concern, and said; "Hey, why don't we have lunch outside today? Doesn't seem like Caitlin is coming, and girls are staring at us like we're alliance, or rather some kind of very dangerous monkies."

That make piper laugh- which Leo loved doing, and somehow piper knew it. They walked out of the lunchroom, then out of the building, and set on a bench.

Piper realized how uncomfortable this situation was making her, and was desperate to find a subject for a conversation. She made a lame attempt;

"So... how did the tryouts for baseball go on Monday?"

"Not bed. It think I have a chance to make varsity, which means I will be making you come and see my games, otherwise I wont have anyone to cheer me.: Leo said, smiling.

"Yea, right. Leo, every girl in San-Francisco will be cheering for you."

Leo thoughts for a moment then looked at piper.

"There is only one girl in San Francisco I want to be cheered by." Said Leo's soft voice,

with his beautifully perfect mouth. Piper melted.

Then, the bell rung.

So much for being saved by the bell... piper thought almost out loud.

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