A/N: Here's chapter 9, I would love to have some reviews!

Chapter 9

A Budding Relationship

Ava sat on the back porch reading a book when Johnny came out to do the same thing. The two sat in silence pretending to read for about five minutes, and then at the same time they got up.

"This is ridiculous," Ava said.

"You're telling me!" Johnny replied.

"Listen," Ava began. "I have to tell you something. I want to, I mean if you do, then I want to, to, to give our relationship a second chance. It has been a while, and I think I still love you."

"I think I still do too," Johnny replied.

"Good. Do you want to see a movie sometime?" Ava asked.

"Is tomorrow afternoon good for you?" Johnny asked.

"It's perfect. I can't wait," said Ava as she walked into the house.

Johnny pumps his fists in the air, and then settles down to read his book.

Jay and Erica are walking on the beach. It is early morning.

"Do you remember the day we met?" Jay asked.

"Yep, we were at a surfing competition," Erica answered.

"You beat me," Jay said regretfully.

"No I didn't, I creamed you!" Erica exclaimed while playfully punching Jay's shoulder.

"Hey!" Jay cried.

"What?"

"Remember our first date?" Jay asked.

"How could I forget? We sat facing the water at some very fancy French restaurant that I still can't say the name of. The food was great," Erica remembered.

"These last few weeks, when you were staying with me, I realized how much I want to wake up with you next to me. I love you and want us to spend the rest of our lives together. Erica Spalding, will you marry me?" Jay asks as he kneels in front of Erica.

"Of course! I love you!" she exclaims and kisses him.

"Come on, let's go tell Ava," said Jay.

Ava and Nikki are in the kitchen making lunch.

"School starts next week! I'm so excited," Nikki exclaimed.

"Later today, we have to go to the school for a tour.

"Will Simon be there?" Nikki asked.

"Dr. O'Keef will probably be there, but you are to treat him like the principle, and not your aunt's ex boyfriend."

"Okay, okay, I'll go find Bradin and Derrik to tell them that lunch is ready," said Nikki as she left the kitchen just as Jay and Erica walk in.

"Ava, guess what?" Jay said.

"You'll never guess," said Erica.

"What?" asked Ava.

A/N: There's some Ava and Johnny for those who wanted it. More will come soon! Please review, thanks a bunch!