Hey...so i told you it wouldn't take me so long...and that it would b up within the week...but i for some reason don't think there is a lot of interest in this story so if i don't get enough reviews i'm just gonna stop writing this story...so if u want me to keep going plz plz plz review...

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Michelle stood in front of the mirror and for the 50th time checked to make sure she looked good. She wanted to look good for Tony...a part of her was still mad at him, but a part of her still loved him, and she wanted the part of her that was mad at him to go away. She grabbed her coat and headed for the door.

Tony walked into the restaurant and got a table for two. He knew he was the first one there because he was 20 minutes early. He just couldn't wait any longer. He wanted to start over with Michelle right away.

Tony checked his watch again...okay Tony...keep your cool...12 minutes...it's not like she's late or anything she still has 10 minutes...okay 12...she'll be here...keep calm...smile...breathe in... breathe out...1...2...3...4...5...6...7...8...9...10...he smiled, breathing in and out and counting to 10 always calmed him down. It made him feel better. Less nervous.

Michelle flattened her skirt, touched her hair nervously one more time before heading into the restaurant. She was 5 minutes early...but she didn't mind waiting. She walked in and to her surprise Tony was already there, at a table by the window...waiting for her.

"Hey Chelle"

"Hey Toto...I don't think we're in Kansas anymore!"

Tony laughed...he was glad Michelle was happy and using old jokes...he had always hated her calling him Toto...but he thought it was cute...and well, he had to admit that the Kansas thing was kind of funny...

He got up and gave her a hug. "I missed you..." he paused for a moment...he was having trouble stringing a sentence together. "So much..." he paused again, making sure he said all the right things. "More than you could imagine."

"I know... I spent the last 2 months trying to get over you, to forget you...but it just wasn't working."

Tony pulled out Michelle's chair. When she sat down he pushed her in and walked over to his seat.

Tony thought things were going pretty good but he was still nervous. He scratched the side of his face, his old nervous habit.

Michelle watched Tony scratch his face for the 3rd time, she knew he was nervous, but so was she. She knew that nervousness would fade...they would fall back into the groove before too long...she had so much faith in their friendship...they just had to...she didn't know what she would do if she lost him again.

They finished dinner and decided to go for a walk. They walked along with barely any space between them. But there had been times when air couldn't fit between their two bodies because they were walking so close together.

It was chilly outside and Michelle started shivering. Tony took off his jacket and put it on Michelle's shoulders.

Michelle smiled her huge gorgeous smile at Tony. "Thanks Tony." He couldn't help but blush. She was too beautiful when she smiled.

Michelle noticed Tony turn red when she smiled at him. She pretended not to notice him...she didn't feel like teasing him right now; she had already done that once tonight and she didn't want to go to overboard.

Tony smiled at Michelle who was deep in thought.

"Hey Chelle...what are you thinking about?"

"Nothing really...just thinking about how much I missed this...just you and me..."

Tony took Michelle's hand in his own and started rubbing her hand with his thumb.

"Hey Michi...do you want to go watch a movie at my place? We can go rent one...and grab some popcorn while we're at it... "

"Sounds good...why did you call me Michi?"

"I don't know...why do you not like it?"

"No...no I like it...its just that you had never called me that before..."

"I know...I just thought that Michi is a really pretty name...Chelle is just as pretty...but I felt like trying something new out..."

"Tony...I like whatever you decide to call me"

"So Jim-Bob it is?"

"I love it"

"Okay Jim-Bob, so do you want to meet at the movie store by my place?"

Michelle laughed. "Sure Sally...sounds good to me"

"Michelle...that's not very nice...calling me by a girl's name..."

"And calling me Jim-Bob is nice then huh?" Michelle giggled. She liked when they started teasing each other. It was fun.

"Sorry Chelle..." Tony laughed. "So Chelle, we'll meet at the video store?"

"I'm just going to stop off at home first; I want to change into some sweatpants."

"I'll just follow you, that way we'll get to the video store at the same time"

"Okay Chelle...popcorn's ready...movie ready?"

"It sure is..."

"I have no idea how you talked me into a chick flick"

"What's wrong with You've Got Mail? It's a great movie"

"Fine, Fine..."

Michelle popped the movie in the VCR, pressed play and plopped down next to Tony. Michelle squeezed Tony's hand lightly in appreciation for letting her choose the movie.

Michelle put her head down on his shoulder and he put his arm around her. Even though they had decided to start as friends, they were still very close, and they were comfortable with each other.

When the movie finished Tony used the remote to turn off the TV. It was only 10:30, but Michelle had managed to fall asleep. Tony picked up Michelle and carried her to his bed. He gently laid her down and tucked her in. He gave her a quick kiss on the forehead and headed for the couch.

As much as he would like to put his arms around her and hold her tight all night, he didn't know how she'd feel about it so he thought it would be best to just deal with the couch for a night.

As soon as Tony's head hit the pillow he was out like a light. Throughout the night he dreamed of the good time he had with Michelle.

So...did you like it...yes? no? maybe so? well either way...review so i know if i should continue...if i don't get enough reviews i won't continue...thanks 2 those who reviewed my last chapter!!

Chapter 13: Waking up