Author's Note: Whew, I'm finally posting again!  I'm sorry that this took so long to get out but I got caught up in a new story and I've been working on that.  Anyway, here's the next chapter, which deals with Sunshine's time as a football player and Homecoming.  Please excuse my lack of knowledge about homecoming (my high school didn't have Homecoming.  My guess is that it's a football game and then a dance.)  Oh, someone mention that we need alumni for Homecoming.  Since I have no clue about this subject, please excuse my lack of knowledge.  If someone would like to educate me as to what Homecoming is, that would be great.  Anyway, enjoy!

Disclaimer:  I don't own the Titans but I do own Kirsten and anyone else you don't recognize.

Chapter 6: A Magical Night

Sunshine's POV:

            Homecoming was a new experience for me.  At my old school, we didn't have Homecoming but at TC Williams, apparently it's a big deal.  And since Kirsten and I are dating, Petey assumed that we were going together.

            "So, Sunshine, you taking Kirsten to Homecoming?" he asks at lunch.

            "I don't know.  I haven't asked her." I say, taking a bite of my sandwich.

            "Ya got to get with it, Sunshine.  A girl's gotta know." He says.

            "I guess that I probably should.  You got any advice, Petey?"

            "There's a question you don't want an answer to, Sunshine!" Rev says as he smiles at me.

            "Of course I have advice.  You bring her flowers and then you ask her if she wants to go to Homecoming with you." Petey says.

            "I guess that means I'll be stopping by Bertier's house today." I say.

            Petey smiles, "You're finally getting the hang of things, Sunshine."

            I smile at him and go back to eating my lunch.  Later that night, once I'm done with practice, I get in my car and head to Kirsten's house.  I'm nervous but not really nervous.

            I ring the doorbell and Mrs. Bertier answers the door, "Hi Mrs. Bertier."

            "Hello Ronnie."

            "Is Kirsten home?"

            "Yeah.  She's up in her room; I'll go up and get her.  You have a seat okay?"

            I smile, "Thanks." I say as I sit down on the swing on the porch.  It's a beautiful night out in Virginia and I watch as the sun sets.

            "Hey Sunshine." Kirsten says, sitting down next to me.  She has Gerry's varsity jacket on and it's huge on her.

            "Hey." I say as I kiss her cheek.

            "It's so pretty.  I like to sit out here sometimes and just watch the sun go down.  My dad and I used to do it all the time."

            "Do you miss him?"

            "When he first died, I did but now he's a part of me and I know he always will be." She says and leans her head against my shoulder.  I wrap an arm around her waist and pull her close.

            We sit for a few minutes before I lean down, "Petey said that I needed to act soon."

            "So now you're listening to Petey?" she says and laughs, "Now, what did Petey say to do?"

            "Will you go to Homecoming with me?"

            "Of course!  I was assuming that we were going together." Kirsten says and smiles at me.  I lean down and kiss her gently.

            I pull away and sigh, "I've got to get home since I haven't started any of my homework."

            "I'll let you do that.  Coach Boone can't lose one of his quarterback."

            "No he can't.  Good-night Kirsten." I say as I kiss her gently and get off the swing.  She gets up and leans against the railing as I walk down to my car.  I wave at her before I drive off.

            She said yes!  Good, now I can stop worrying about it.  But now, I have to worry about corsages and tuxes and transportation, and oh yeah, the game.

Kirsten's POV:

            It took me and my friends about two weeks to find my dress.  It's a deep purple which I love against my light skin and brown hair.  Sunshine asked me what color my dress was and he said that he was going to surprise me when I saw him for the dance.

            Seating with my friends, I watch as Rev goes down.  I quickly stand up, trying to get a better view and make sure that Rev is okay.  He's hurting, I can tell and it looked like he was just broadsided.  Not that doesn't happen often in playing football but I can tell that he's really hurt.  I quickly rush down the bleachers and stop at the edge of the fence.  Please God, let Rev be okay, I pray.

            I see Rev getting up and the crowd lets out a cheer.  The doctor leads him off the field and I see Coach Boone motioning for Sunshine to get off the bench.  He pulls on his helmet and I call out, "Sunshine!" as he turns around to look at me, "Go get them!"

            He smiles and gives me thumbs up.  I watch as he goes out into the field and talks to the team.  I go back to my seat and then watch as he leads the team.  I scream as he throws pass after pass and then finally, the Titans win the game.  I run down the bleachers and jump over the fence and find Sunshine in the crowd.  His blond hair is sticking up and he's all dirty but he has a gigantic smile on his face.  I hug him tightly and then smile up at him, "That was amazing!"

            He leans down and kisses me gently, "I'm glad you thought so, Kirsten."

            I let go of him and hug Gerry, who has a huge smile on his face.  I high-five Petey and hug Blue, Louie, and Alan.  They are all so happy.  After shaking hands with the other team, they head to the locker room.  Sunshine grabs my hand and I turn to look at him, "What's up?"

            "You go home and get ready and I'll be there in about an hour, okay?"

            "Okay." I say as I kiss his cheek and smile at him, "Great game, Ronnie."

            "Thank you.  Now, go get ready!" he says, going into the locker room.

            I find Mom and we head home, where I take a quick shower and then blow-dry my hair.  Mom helps me pull it back into a bun with strands of hair hanging down.  I put on some make-up before taking my dress off the hanger and pulling it on.  Putting on my high-heeled strappy shoes, I look in the mirror.  I smile, everything is perfect.

            I head down stairs where Mom takes pictures of me.  Gerry comes home and quickly changes into his tux so that Mom can get some pictures of us together. 

            Gerry leaves to pick up Emma and I wait for Sunshine.  I hear the doorbell rings and Mom answers it, "Hello Ronnie.  You look handsome tonight."

            "Thank you.  Is Kirsten ready?"

            "Yes, I am." I say and step into the entrance way.  Sunshine looks so handsome in his tux.  His hair is falling in his eyes but I think it looks cute.  He steps over to me and kisses my cheek, "You look beautiful."

            "Thanks Sunshine.  You don't look so bad yourself."

            "Here this is for you." He says, handing me the corsage, tied neatly in a plastic box.  It's white roses with baby's breath.

            "Thank you." I say, "Will you pin it on me?"

            "Of course." He says and takes it out of the box before pinning it on me.  I take his boutonnière off the table and pin it on him.  It's a single white carnation and it goes great with his black tux.  Mom takes a few pictures before shooing us out the door.  Sunshine takes my hand as he leads me down to the…horse-drawn carriage.

            "Oh my God, Sunshine!" I say as I stop and just look.

            He smiles, "Do you like it?"

            "I love it." I say as I kiss him gently, "Thank you."

            He helps me in and then settles in next to me.  I wrap my shawl around me and then look at him, "This is wonderful."

            "I'm glad you like it." He says.

            Before long we are the hotel where the dance is held.  I can see people going and I smile.  I can't believe I'm here.

            Sunshine helps me out of the carriage and we then head inside.  It's beautiful inside and I wave to people I know.  Sunshine and I take a seat at a table with Alan, Blue, Louie, Gerry, and Julius their dates.  Emma doesn't look happy but Gerry and Julius are laughing and having a good time.

            After dinner, the dancing starts.  I drag Sunshine out to the dance floor and we begin to dance.  He's not bad and I dance with most of the Titans and a few slow songs before the last song comes on.  Sunshine takes me hand and pulls me close.  I smile and lean my head against his shoulder and just let the music take up away.  Sunshine leans down and kisses me gently.

            Tonight has been a magical evening and I don't want it to end. 

Sunshine's POV:

            Homecoming was amazing.  When Kirsten and I danced to the last dance, something was different.  I realized right then and there that I was in love with Kirsten Bertier.  I love everything about her, from her smile to her eyes, to the way she walks to the way she laughs.  I just have to find a way to tell her.

            Sitting in the living room watching TV, I hear a knock at the door.  I get up and find Petey standing outside my door, "Hey Petey."

            "Ronnie." He says.  Something must be wrong.  Petey never calls me Ronnie.

            "Petey, what's wrong?"

            "It's Kirsten.  There's been an accident." He says.

End Chapter 6.

            I finished another chapter.  Now, what happened to Kirsten?  Please read and review.  Thanks!!!