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I turn around, you're there again
And suddenly you're gone
I wanna get to know you
But I don't know who you are
You're the kinda girl
Who'll make me start to lose my mind
I wanna get together
But you're oh, so hard to find

Bradin ran his fingers through his hair like a comb, trying to make it look presentable.

"Uh oh." said Christie.

"'Uh oh' what?" asked Bradin.

Lucas smirked. "Let me guess; The girl over there talking on the phone?"

Christie snorted. "No way. It's the tall blond with the book."

"Wow." said Andrew, checking her out. "I'm not even straight and I think she's hot."

Bradin sighed irritably. "You guys know me WAY too well. So...You won't mind if I..."

Christie laughed and shoved him towards the girl.

"I'll be right back." said Lucas. "I'm uh...I'm just gonna go say hi to someone."

He took off in the direction of the girl on the phone.

"So," whispered Andrew. "You ever going to say anything to him?"

"Who, Lucas?" asked Christie. "He's cute, but totally not my type. And if you ever tell him I said he was cute, you're going to die."

Andrew sighed. "You know I'm not talking about Lucas."

Christie opened her mouth and then shut it again quickly. "Is it that obvious?" she asked.

"Not to everyone. Just to me." he said. "But I've got a double advantage. I'm your brother and I'm gay."

I see you when I'm at the Starbucks
As you're walkin' out the door
I see you when I'm renting movies
When you're leaving the store
I need an opportunity
There's something I want to ask
I never seem to ever get the chance

Bradin made his way across the crowded store towards where the girl sat. He had just worked out what he was going to say when, deedlee-deedlee-deedlee-deedlee. He sighed and took out his phone, contemplating breaking it before answering.

"Hello?"

"Do you know how surreal it is to turn on the TV and see your nephew smiling back at you?"

Bradin smiled. "Hey, Aunt Ava. What's up? How is everyone?"

"Everyone's fine. Jay's out giving Derrick his daily surfing lesson. He's getting pretty good. Nikki and Cam just left to go see a movie. Johnny's at the restaurant, so Susanna, Colby and I were just thinking about going shopping. Listen, I can't talk long. I just wanted to find out when you were getting in on Friday."

Bradin sighed. He had been dreading this. "I...uh...I don't know if I'm gonna be able to make it. Marjorie roped me into something. I'm sorry."

There was silence on the other end.

Bradin sighed. "What?"

"I didn't say anything." said Ava.

"Yeah, well you have a way of not saying anything that's almost as loud as my mom's was."

"Well I'm sorry Bradin, but everyone was really looking forward to this, especially Nikki and Derrick. They haven't seen you in almost two months. You know how important it is to them."

"Look, it's important to me too, but my life's really complicated right now. If I can get out of this, I promise I will. Listen, I have to go. I'll let you know about this weekend. I love you, Aunt Ava."

"I love you too, Bradin. Be safe."

He hung up and turned back to find...

The chair was empty. Bradin looked around the Starbucks, seeing if maybe she had just gone for a refill or something. It wasn't until he looked outside that he saw her.

She was getting into a red Jeep.

He tried to force his way across the crowd to the door, but by the time he got there, she had already pulled away.

What's your name
What's your name
Oh, I really wanna know
You've got me goin' crazy
And I want you more and more
Oh hey, this could be something real
I've gotta let you know the way I feel
What's your name
What's your name
Oh, I really wanna know
Cause every time I get there
That it's right before you go
Oh hey, if only you could see
I wanna get to know you
And to get you knowing me

Bradin sulked back over to where Christie and Andrew were sitting. Lucas was still talking to phone girl.

"Any luck?" asked Christie.

Bradin shook his head. "My aunt called and by the time I got off the phone, she had left."

"Hmm...That sucks." said Andrew. "Hey, maybe it's for the better. She might be a bitch."

Christie smacked him on the arm. "Gay guys are supposed to be sensitive." she scolded.

"Actually." said Andrew. "We're supposed to be bitchy and sarcastic. But oh well."

Lucas sprinted over with an idiotic grin plastered on his face. "Her name is Anna. I got her number! Any luck on your end, Bradin?"

Bradin shook his head. "Nah. Look, I've got some stuff to do. I'll catch you guys later."

Christie and Andrew jumped up and grabbed his arms.

"Oh no you don't, Bradin Westerly." said Christie.

"That's right." said Andrew. "We refuse to let you go off and sulk. We are going to go have fun."

"Come on." said Christie. "You're driving."

I see you at the mall
You're hangin' out with all your friends
I'm ready, gonna make my move
You go before I get the chance
You know you got me trippin'
Thinkin' 'bout you day and night
But I can't get to know you
If you don't know I'm alive

They went from Starbucks to the mall and spent the day just goofing around. Bradin even seemed to enjoy himself. They got lunch at the Food-Court and then caught a movie.

It wasn't until they were leaving that disaster again struck.

"I thought it was TOTALLY ridiculous." said Christie. "I mean the whole motorcycle chase seen has been so overdone in movies."

"I agree." said Bradin. "But I still..." his voice trailed off as he looked over at the Food-Court.

There was no mistaking that hair and that blouse.

"It's her." he said.

True enough, the same girl was walking with two other girls.

"I think she's leaving, dude." said Lucas.

Bradin took off, weaving through the crowd. There was absolutely no way he was going to miss this opportunity.

"Hey, aren't you Bradin Westerly?"

He skidded to a halt as a young guy and a kid cut him off.

"Uh...Yeah, but I..."

"Cool! I saw you surf at the Dr. Pepper Pro. Could I have your autograph?"

Bradin quickly took the pen and piece of paper being thrust at him and signed his name.

"There ya go."

"Could, uh, my brother have one too? He's really into surfing."

Bradin signed a Harry Potter book (Why that, who knows) and took off again, looking wildly around the food-court.

Just then, a red Jeep zoomed past the glass mall entrance.

Bradin could have screamed with frustration.

I see you when you're at the beach
You know, you're loading up the car
I see you when I'm at the concert
Then the lights go dark
There's something I've gotta find out
If I ever get the chance
There's only three words I wanna ask


What's your name
What's your name
Oh, I really wanna know
You got me going crazy
And I want you more and more
Oh hey, this could be something real
I've gotta let you know the way I feel
What's your name
What's your name
Oh, I really wanna know
Cause everytime I get there
But it's right before you go
Oh hey, if only you could see
I wanna get to know you
And to get you knowing me

Oh, oh yeah, no, no, no, no
Oh, now wait up
Oh no, don't go away now
Too late, I missed your name girl
Oh no, don't go please
Cause I'm the one you need

Oh no, don't go
I've got to tell you
How bad I want ya
All I need is a chance
So give me an opportunity to ask

The twins and Lucas again stopped him from running off to brood by bringing him to an open-air concert on the beach.

"Now, I want you to forget all about her for the duration of this concert." said Andrew. "It's a local indie band, but they're actually fairly good. Trust me."

"You just like the drummer." said Christie with a smirk.

Andrew threw his hands up. "Hey, what can I say? I'm a sucker for band guys."

They spread their towels out and sat down.

A few minutes later, the band got up on stage and started to play. Bradin found himself enjoying the music.

It wasn't great, but it was alright.

Suddenly, "Excuse me, are you saving this spot?"

He looked up and did a double take.

No...way.

"Uh...N-No." he stammered. The girl in the pink blouse smiled and spread her towel out.

Bradin couldn't believe it. He had tried to get close to her all day long, and now, here she was sitting next to him.

"Um...So, you like this band much?"

She thought a moment. "Mmmm...Not really. But the drummer is my cousin."

Andrew, who was clearly eavesdropping grinned when he heard this. Bradin nodded. "That's pretty cool."

He swallowed hard and turned back towards the band. The girl cocked her head slightly. "Haven't I seen you somewhere before?"

Bradin blushed furiously. "Uh...Do you watch much surfing?"

The girl shook her head. "No. I never really got into it. Hey, were you at Starbucks on sixth today?"

Bradin smiled. She had noticed him. She had actually noticed him. "Uh...Yeah, actually, I was. I'm Bradin, by the way. Bradin Westerly. What's your name?"

What's your name
What's your name
Oh, I really wanna know
You've got me going crazy
And I want you more and more
Oh hey, this could be something real
I gotta let you know the way I feel
What's your name
What's your name
Oh, I really wanna know
Cause everytime I get there
But it's right before you go
Oh hey, if only you could see
I wanna get to know you
And to get you knowing me
What's your name
What's your name, girl
Oooh, oooh yeah