(A/N: Sorry I'm taking so long to update. I'm just real tired and stuff. I feel un-inspired and do you know how annoying that is? Hope you like it even though something I can't quite put my finger on is wrong. Oh. And may I point out that I've only gotten 3 hours sleep today? So please be understanding and don't yell at me for- yeah.)

Disclaimer: Everyone (except Rachael) belongs to Meg Cabot.

CHAPTER 12

LITTLE SECRETS

"So,"

Doc said, after carefully swallowing whatever he had shovelled in his moth before.

"Where'd you go?"

I smiled at Dopey across the table, a silent thank you for telling Jesse about 6 flags. Except, instead of grinning back as if to say you're welcome or something he started chocking. Seriously. You try thanking someone for their efforts and it comes over as such a big shock for them that they can't even swallow properly.

Everyone ignored him.

"Six flags."

I grinned happily.

"Really?"

Even sleepy seemed impressed.

"Even though he's pretty old I think I'm starting to warm up to him," Andy declared.

I grinned at him. I hadn't shown them the necklace he had given me yet. I didn't want to either. It would be my own little secret. I probably sounded pathetic, but it made me giddy thinking that I had gotten it from Jesse. Jesse. The same old Jesse who, as a ghost, would never even think about hugging me, he thought we weren't made for each other. Well, he probably doesn't think we're meant for each other now that he's alive either, but he will. Some day. I hope. But whatever. That was not the point. I didn't feel like sharing it with anyone just yet. Of course, my mood changed when I slipped up stairs after dinner, and saw Rachael sitting on my bed, a grin plastered on her face.

"Hey." I said tiredly. I'd had a great day, don't get me wrong. But being outside from 11am till 6am is tiring. Even if you're having so much fun.

"Hi! What's wrong?"

"Nothing" I said, surprised. "Why?"

"Well, you seem a bit down, that's all."

I yawned.

"Nah. Just tired. Anyway, how did your meeting with lover boy go?"

"Who? You mean Paul?"

No duh.

"It went great."

"And…"

"Well, he's not mad at me if that's what you mean."

That's not what I mean. What I would have liked was full detail maybe? But whatever.

"That's great."

She smiled.

"How long have you two been together again?"

"About a month now, I think."

I grinned. Paul had told me that if they managed to stay together for another 3 months, that he was willing to risk brining her back. He wanted to bring her back a week ago, but I told him it was too soon. I was trying to get him to wait for half a year, and he went bezerk. So we had to agree to 3 months.

"What are you grinning about?"

Then she gasped.

"What? What's wrong?" I asked in alarm.

I looked in the direction she was pointing in, and my gaze fell on my necklace. The one I'd gotten from Jesse.

"Oh my God."

I grinned.

"Suze… what…? I mean… YOU'RE SO LUCKY!"

"I am, aren't I?"

"God, I'm so envious!"

"Hey," I reassured her, "wait another 3 weeks. You'll see."

Maybe that sounded kind of bratty or snobby, I don't know, but Rachael didn't notice. Or maybe she did.

"I don't need anything from Paul. I love him. That's all that matters to me."

"Sorry." I muttered.

For some reason, I felt guilty.

I think Rachael noticed I was feeling uncomfortable, since she said:

"So. Ever planning on taking it off?"

"Only when I go swimming or in the shower."

She giggled.

"Suzie is in lo-ove, Suzie is in lo-ove!" she sang in a sing song voice.

Just then someone materialised behind her.

"Who is Suze in love with?"

(A/N: Please review! And sorry it took so long to update such a boring chapter… )