The rest of the ride to Jamie's was rode in a comfortable silence. I was thinking about what Jamie had last said and she was in her own thoughts- a place she often visits.

When we reached her house, Jamie invited me to sit out on the swing she had in her back yard; she explained to me that she wasn't allowed to invite people into the house when her father wasn't home. Jamie told me to make myself at home, as she quickly went into the house to make a pitcher of lemonade. I waited patiently for her return as I made myself at home on the rather large swing.

Jamie soon came out with two cups of lemonade, and walked over to the swing that sat beside the sea bay. It was a hot day and I was happy Jamie made lemonade; besides being my favorite drink, it was much needed in the hot temperatures of the afternoon.

After a few minutes of watching the water drift by us in a graceful wisp, Jamie turned to me and studied me for what seemed like an eternity. When she finally said something, a large breath exhaled from my lungs, from which I had been holding it.

" So… " She said looking down at her lap, " What did you want to talk about?"

" Well…" I took a moment to gather myself and spoke what had been on my mind for a long time, " Jamie, I wanted to talk about us. What's on your mind? What are you thinking? Where do we go from here", I said in a gentle voice, wanting her to feel my confusion.

" Well… I think we should just forget about the past and move forward. Start again. Keep the good memories but forget the bad. I think we both deserve a fresh start." Jamie said curling her lower lip over her top one and shaking her head to assure her decision.

" I think that sounds great " I said, happy I was getting a second chance.

" Um…" I said turning towards Jamie, my legs now dangling off the swing, " Would you like to go out with me tomorrow… to dinner, or a movie… whatever you want… just to go out." I said with a meek smile, hoping Jamie wouldn't say no.

" I'd love to!" She said with a giggle and a smile that made the sun seem dull.

" Great… how about I pick you up at 6." I said with excitement.

" That sounds perfect "

" Ok then" I said starting to feel uncomfortable, " Well, I better get going, I didn't tell my mom that I wouldn't be home right after school" I said looking into the distance where I could see the sun beginning to set.

" Why don't I drive you home… no sense in walking home when I could just drive you." Jamie said getting up and taking the glasses into the house.

" Um… ok… sounds good" I said gathering my things and making my way to the car. It was already unlocked so I settled in and waited for Jamie.

I showed Jamie the way to my house and she said from the outside that it looked lovely. I thanked her for the ride home and was able to leave the car when a feeling came over me that took control of me. I leaned over the seat and gently kissed Jamie on the cheek.

" I'll see you tomorrow" I said with a wink.

" Ok" Jamie said quietly but with content.

I closed the car door and walked up the walkway to my house. I heard Jamie's car chug away and all I could think about was how I wanted to impress Jamie on our date tomorrow.

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School went by in a blur the next day and I couldn't wait for 6. Once school ended I made my way to Jamie's locker to help her to her car- I wanted to be as much as a gentleman as possible.

" Hey Jamie" I said tapping her on her back as I approached her locker.

" Hi Landon…" she said almost startled. I could tell I surprised her, but she seemed happy to see me.

" What are you doing here??"

" Well I came to walk you to your car… " I said matter of factly.

" And why would I need you to walk me to my car? " Jamie said lifting her brow at me.

" Um… because I just wanted to help you to your car… you know, be a gentleman and stuff " I said uncomfortably.

" I'm just kidding Carter. I'm glad you found me… I'd love for you to walk me to my car. Sometimes I just can't help playing with you… it's so fun to watch you squirm. " Jamie said as a bunch of giggles escaped.

" Ok, HAHA… very funny…lets go so we can beat the crowd " I said taking the pile of books in Jamie's hands so I could hold onto one of her hands.

And that's how we walked out of school, her hand in mine, my hand in hers. I loved Jamie and whether she knew it or not, I couldn't deny my feelings for her anymore.

A/N: Ok Ok… I know, not one of my best chapters, but I kinda needed it to get the ball moving again. Sorry for the delay in updates, I promise to get better with that sort of thing. I really don't like how this story is going… just seems like a repeat of the many other Lamie stories out there, so I think I'm gonna wrap the last chapters up quickly… and maybe make a Shandy story, or just focus more on my other story. One way or another, thanks for all of your help! Much Love…

xo K M xo