"It's kind of weird how people feel nervous about their lover after the first kiss; but I read in cosmo that us was natural" Amy said as she waited for Alex to finish up at her locker.

"Amy! We are not Love... You get the point." She paused, making sure that no one else could hear them. "How do you even know if we kissed?"

"Because you blushed when he passed you in the hallway." Amy paused for effect. "So, How was it?"

"We didn't.... Okay, so maybe it was a good kiss, but there wasn't anything else."

"Well I Know that. You're reserved, you're not a slut.... like I used to be."

Alex sighed, and looked up from her bookbag. Her friend looked ashamed. Alex may of forgiven her, but she wasn't quite sure if Amy was over it. "You didn't...."

"Oh, I was. There is no difference between me and Emma Nelson."

"No Difference!" Alex exclaimed. "Amy you are trying to change, and you're being really successful. You've found a boyfriend who loves you, you won't drink, and you're a good friend- if you'll let that Sully thing rest."

"Speaking of that Sully thing, here he comes." Amy pointed down the hallway and after making sure the two made eye contact, bounded off.

A clump of air caught in Alex's throat as she watched Sully advance closer to her. "Hey." He said.

"Hey." She repeated, before glancing at her shoes. Shit, Alex, Don't do this. He's a great guy, but you're stronger then this. DO NOT ACT DITZY.

"That was an interesting party last night."

"Yeah."

He looked calm as he spoke. "Anyway, I was just wondering since you're a great dancer and all- if you'd like to go to prom?"

"Prom? I don't know.... There's a lot going on...."

He looked into her eyes. "Please? If you don't go with me.... I'll have to go with the DJ, and I'll have to become an asshole again. Granted, it will be fun-"

"Going to the prom with the DJ?"

"Oh, sure. I'm pretty sure he can bust a move."

"I'd love to go," His face lit up,and she didn't want to dissapoint him, but.... "I'm worried about what Jay might do." Way to go, Alex.

"Well, I can protect you." Sully said jokingly, until he saw the expression on her face. "I was kidding. Relax. You can protect me. Think about it, Alex. Crap, sometimes I wonder if the bell rings at the most important times. Anyway, I'll see you during lunch, alright?"

"Sure. On the Green, right?" Sully smiled and left. Alex leaned against her locker. Things are looking up.