Whoopiepiez- thanks for telling me about the word clumps and double spacing.....I guess fanfiction did that to my story...but oh well...

Melodie568- thanks for the idea...I wasn't sure what to do if it was Callie that everyone wanted him to talk to

'Example' - Thinking
"Example" - Speaking

"Braden?" Callie said. "Is everything okay?" she asked as Braden turned to her. He gave a heavy sigh as he stood up from where he was sitting. They both stood there having a staring contest before Braden put his head down.

Callie moaned and placed her hands on her hips as she practically sent death glares at Braden. "God Braden!" she almost yelled while throwing her hands up and stepping to the other side of him. "Why are you avoiding me huh?" She said turning her head. "Last week you came to me and we somehow have, what I thought was a friendly conversation!" Callie said harshly.

Braden was surprised at Callie's outburst; he still remained quiet so she could continue.

Callie's tone softened a little. She turned her head while hugging herself and said, "then after Sarah left you haven't talked to me at all, it's as if you were lying about being my friend." She let her arms fall back to her sides as her hair whipped around her face. Braden walked next to Callie and put his hands in his pockets as he tried to explain.

"Look, Callie I'm really sorry I've just been thinking a lot lately," Braden said while squinting his eyes to block out the sun. Callie looked at him for a brief moment and then turned her attention back to the ocean.

"About Sarah?" Callie asked, a hint of disappointment in her voice. Braden sighed and turned his head to the side, away from Callie. Callie shook her head gave a small sigh and headed off the rock.

"I'll see you later," Callie called behind her as her feet hit the sand.

Braden watched Callie walk off as he gripped his hands and growled.

'You idiot you could have told her the real reason why you're ignoring her' Braden's mind yelled

Braden thought for a moment before jumping off the rock and running towards Callie.

"Wait up," Braden called out to Callie but she kept on walking. "Callie would you just wait," Braden yelled before Callie finally stopped.

When Braden caught up to her she didn't turn her head, just stood there like a statue. Braden nervously stood behind Callie trying to catch his breath. After a few moments, which seemed like forever, Callie turned around.

"What do you want?" She asked bitterly. Braden looked at Callie her brown hair flowing with the wind. She stood there with her hands crossed and an angry but soft tone expression played across her face. As Braden was wondering about what he should say Callie sighed and waited

'Why do I even bother with him?' Callie asked herself. 'Because you like him, a lot' her conscience replied. Callie shook her head trying to convince herself that this was a stupid little crush, but she was losing that battle.

As Callie finally ended the little war in her mind she noticed Braden was looking at her. He didn't say anything so she just stared back. He looked a little different, he has been slumping ever since Sarah left but his posture was good. A smile was placed on his lips big enough to reach his eyes. His eyes, those gorgeous hazel eyes he was looking at her like she wanted him to (stole that from an episode but I thought it was a really good line). She regained her composure and stated to walk off.

"Can we talk?" Braden finally asked while gracefully taking Callie's hand and spinning her around. Callie just looked up at him and then walked with Braden's hand still clasped around her wrist.

The trip was silent, no the uncomfortable silence but a sort of natural silence a peaceful one. They walked a little longer until they reached Braden's beach home. By then Braden's hand wasn't holding Callie's wrist, he was holding her hand. None of them really noticed that they were holding hands, but if they did I'm sure neither would want to let go.

Callie let go of Braden as she walked to the picnic table near the hot tub. Braden walked to the hot tub and laced his fingers through the water.

"So, what did you wan to talk about?" Callie asked finally breaking the silence.

Yeah I finally got the second chappie...but there's a problem....my sis read this and she saw the episode where Sarah comes back and she thought I stole from the show...but I swear that I didn't .....I thought of this chappie and wrote it way before that show went on...but I couldn't upload because fan fiction wouldn't let me...

Having a little writers block...so it might take a while till the next chappie...if u have any suggestions I would appreciate it

Shanee