A/N: Sorry it took so long, i had to write one for more complications, and schools ending and finals are starting up. Once they're done it'll be more consistant. Thanks to all my reviewers! And Elizabeth, i'm into waiting until marrage too, you're not alone, thats a huge thing at my school, they just do it on the show so i copied them

"Ok guys, that's enough for today, we'll finish up the routine on Monday, have a good weekend" Mel said to the squad. A few 'laters' and 'see yas' followed. Melani sighed as she picked up her bag, totally exhausted

"Mel can we talk?" Allie said

She closed her eyes "Sure, I'm just exhausted" they both walked over to the bleachers and watched as the boys football team continued to practice

"So, how should I get Bradin to notice me, I mean I really really like him" Allie said

Turn into me, then he'll be all over you she thought "Umm, I don't know. I guess you need to act super sweet, and don't try too hard." She said, putting her now pounding head in her hands

"Well, you know people from Kansas, what was his ex like? So I can know what to do or not do. I assume he had an ex" she said

"Umm…yeah he did" she paused "Laura was smart, funny, athletic, cute and laughed a lot. He really cared about her, I think had he not moved they'd still be together."

Allie took this into great consideration "I could act like that, or I could just sleep with him, that gets all guys"

"He's not like that Al, he won't want to do that" she replied, lifting her head to look at her

"Is he a virgin or something, and don't play that. As good as you want to think he is; he'll sleep with me. You and I both know it"

Melani tried not to think of Bradin sleeping with Allie, even though they weren't dating, it was too painful "No I'm positive he's not a virgin, just go easy on him Al, ok? He's not used to the California lifestyle"

"I will, I promise, I'll be nice, I'll do him first" she said smiling

Melani rolled her eyes "Ok, too much information, that's my cue to leave. If you're here when James comes, tell him I don't feel good so I'm heading home. He can get me on my cell or my line if he needs me, k?"

"Totally will. I have pick out a dress for the dance, when are you goin?"

"Kelli, Lizzie, Lucas, Alex, Bradin and I are going tomorrow afternoon. Tell me what color your dress is and I'll get him something to match. Talk to ya lata" and with that she got up and started walking to her car.

Melani laid on her bed in the dark with soft music playing in the background. For some reason her head was pounding uncontrollably, but she needed the music to keep her sane. She heard someone open her door and come in. She knew it couldn't be Bradin because they came in her main door, not the side door he usually crept in through.

"Hey baby" James said sitting down next to her and kissing her forehead "You ok?"

"I just have a horrific headache and I don't know why." She replied closing her eyes and sighing. The song I'm With You played quietly in the background.

James looked at her and ran his fingers through her hair. "I'll let you sleep then, we can hang out tomorrow, ok?"

"You don't have to go, I'm ok. I know you wanted to hang out tonight."

"I'd rather you feel better, our talk really cleared up some stuff today, and I really shouldn't take you for granted, and I know I have been, for a long time"

Melani couldn't believe what she was hearing, he was being so sweet and nice, but part of her didn't believe that she had finally gotten through to him. She sighed. "No, here, I'll meet you half-way, you let me sleep for like an hour and then we'll go out ok?"

James smiled "How about I lie with you, then we'll see what happens" He gently stroked her soft brown hair.

The pain in her head had now spread to the tops of her eyes "Ok" she said, cuddling into him. "But I do want to do something, so don't let me sleep too late, ok?"

"Ok" he said and positioned himself so Mel's head was resting on his chest. He softly kissed her forehead "sweet dreams baby" he whispered as he watched her breathing slow down and steady out

Bradin walked down the beach, watching the sunset's reflection on the ocean. He loved the ocean, but the yellow/orange reminded him of back home. He must have been spacing out because he walked straight into Allie, who was walking the other way.

"Sorry Allie" he said "I wasn't really paying attention"

"It's ok" she said smirking "You can walk into me anytime"

Bradin laughed. He was used to girls from Kansas throwing themselves at him, after all he was the most popular boy there, but the Cali girls were different, and this one seemed to only want him "Smooth Allie"

She walked over to him "You know you like it Westerly" she said running her finger around the waistband of his shorts, looking at him innocently

"Allie, you're not as innocent as you want me to think, are you?" he said, matching her tone

Allie smiled "I can be whatever you want me to be" she said smiling

Bradin laughed "Nice Allie"

She smiled, still running her finger against him "What, I'm serious, I can do anything you want. It's one of my talents"

"Really?" Bradin said flirting back "And what is your best talent"

"I think it's too…um, risqué for your innocent ears" she said smiling "you're not used to the California lifestyle"

Bradin laughed "Well, how else am I supposed to learn if people don't tell me?"

Allie smirked "I could tell you, or I could show you"

"What happened to me being too innocent?" he said smiling

"Oh, right, well, I'll tell you then I'll show you, deal?" she said looking at him seductively

"Sounds good" he replied, not really sure what he was getting himself into.

She grabbed his hand and pulled him down the beach, a smile growing across her face.