Chapter 15: MISTAKES

The dance at Briarwood was still on. Xander and Clare are dancing with each other and Clare could see that Xander's mind was somewhere else. "Is everything alright?"

"Yeah, why?"

"You're pretty quiet."

"Well, people don't really talk while they're dancing."

"I'm not talking about during the dance. You also didn't say anything during the trip here. Not to mention, that you totally blew off Vida and Chip. Is there something going on between you guys?"

"No, nothing is going on. Everything is fine. I just wanted to leave the love birds alone."

"Since when are Vida and Chip a couple?"

"Well, since…uhm…"Xander stammers on Clare's question. He didn't want to tell Clare that he actually said those things, because he's jealous. "Since Chip asked V to the dance."

"Well, you asked me to the dance. That doesn't mean that we're suddenly an official couple."

"That's different."

Clare rolled with her eyes. "Xander, Vida and Chip are just friends. Don't take this personally, but it sounds to me that you're kinda jealous."

"Jealous? Me?" Xander shot in defense and started to laugh. "Clare, you're talking to Xander Bly here. I can get loads of pretty girls here."

"Then why did you ask me to the dance?"

Ooh, that was the question that just hit Xander's pride. He didn't know what to answer on that one, but as always, Plan Xander always had an answer ready. "Well…I…uhm…wanted you to show our school. You said you always wanted to see our school."

Unfortunately, Xander underestimated the sorceress in training. "I see. Then why is it bothering you so much that Chip and Vida are together at the dance?"

"It is not bothering me. Just watch me, if Vida and Chip are standing in front of me, I would have no trouble with talking to them."

"Xander?"

Xander turns around. When he saw it was Vida, he smiles, but when he saw that Chip was standing next to her, the smile disappeared and gave him a cold look. "Oh, it's you."

Vida rolled with her eyes. "Let's just go." She already turns around, but Chip stopped her from walking away and turns her around again, so she would face Xander.

"Xander, Vida would like to say something to you. Don't you, V?"

Vida sighs. She had to say it anyway. It was now or never. "It was all Chip's fault."

Chip's eyes widened when he heard that and his mouth felt open. "V!"

Xander and Clare looked at each other confused. "Pardon me?"

"Chip made a few mistakes these past days. He kinda misunderstood a few things."

"What are you talking about?"

"Chip told me about…this friend of yours who happened to have a crush on one of his best friend."

Xander knew about what Vida's talking about and looked at Chip with furious eyes. "You told her!"

"Well, I had to. She had to know why you were acting so strange."

"Oh great, you told her everything except the part that this friend had another friend who betrayed him by going out with this girl. Or did you leave out that part?"

"Xander, Chip and I are just friends. God, why do you always have to make things complicated?"

"Me? I don't know if you've noticed, but you're actually here with Chip."

"I'm not a mind reader, Xander. How was I supposed to know that you wanted to ask me to the dance? Why didn't you ask me right away?"

"I'm glad I didn't ask you to the dance. I mean that would have been a huge disaster."

"Ugh! You are still the same annoying person since the day I met you and you know what, you'll never change."

"Ditto."

"Guys, we are here to correct a mistake, remember."

"Oh, we are Chip. My biggest mistake is that I ever told you that I actually liked your DJ music, because I don't. I think you're horrible."

"Well, my mistake is the time when you were a tree, I should have left you in the forest with all those nasty creatures. Right with the dirt, where you belong."

"Oh, well, you know what? I lied about the fact that I didn't take your car last week, because I did."

"How about this? I lied about the fact that someone else made a scratch on your skateboard. I was the one who did that. The only mistake is that I should have broken it."

"My skateboard? My precious skateboard? It was you! That's it. We are officially no more friends."

"You don't have to tell me that twice."

Clare looked at Chip when she sees the 2 friends breaking up their longtime friendship. "This is horrible. Chip, do something."

"Come on guys, we've been friends for years. You can't end a friendship because of something stupid. This is ridiculous."

"You know what's ridiculous? That I actually felt in love with her in the first place. Now, that's ridiculous."

"Ditto."

Then Xander was speechless after Vida's answer. He couldn't believe what he just heard. Were his ears playing tricks on him? "What did you just say?"

Vida suddenly realized what she just said and for the first time, she looked away in embarrassment. She didn't want to look into Xander's eyes after her confession. "I said…ditto." Xander didn't know what to respond on that. "I…Like you I was hiding it. I was too stubborn to admit that…I…uhm…I might have feelings for you."

After Vida's confession, it was suddenly quiet between the 4 friends. Xander couldn't believe what he just heard. The one and only Vida Rocca, with who he has been arguing for years, admits that she actually has feelings for him. Then Chip decided to say something to break the silence. "The truth is…I thought you were talking about Madison."

"Madison?"

"I thought she was the one you liked."

"How the heck did you come up with that thought?"

"Well, you mentioned in your conversation Rocca and sisters."

"Why did you think I was talking about Madison in the first place?"

"I don't know. I guess I got confused. You know me." Xander had to smile and felt relieved when he heard Chip's explanation. "You're my best friend, Xander. I would never betray you. I'm sorry about everything."

"I'm sorry too, mate. I gave you a pretty hard time, while the cause was actually a small miscommunication."

"Friends?" Chip stretched his hand to receive a handshake.

Xander took his hand, but instead of a handshake, he gave his best friend a hug. "Friends."

"I pretty messed up things, didn't I?"

"Yeah, you did mess up things."

"Hey, if you were clearer about your problems in the beginning then none of this would have happened."

"Alright, my bad. Next time, if I ever tell you something again, I will give you everything in detail."

"Oh, there won't be a next time. Next time you have a problem again that involves girls, don't even tell me."

The 4 teens had to laugh. Clare was so excited that everything has cleared up. "Awh, this is so sweet. I'm glad that all confusions have been cleared up and everything ended well." She hoped that this would be a happy ending. Unfortunately, it's not, because a few seconds later, Nick joined them. "Oh, Nick, you should hear about this. We have great news."

"Oh, yeah? Well, I have some news too. Unfortunately mine isn't so great," He looked at Xander with serious eyes. "We need to talk."

Xander was confused. By the look of Nick it was something serious. He had no idea what he wants from him. Could it be about the very first confusion? Will Xander realize what he has done? More important, can this mistake be fixed?

End Chapter 15.

Muwhahahaha! A cliffhanger! Exams are finally over! Almost one with school and then I can enjoy my holiday! So...the last confusion will finally be confronted, but is it not too late to fix this? Will Madison finally find out about Nick's feelings for her? Or will this fanfic end up with Madison & Ben together? I will try to update soon, but I have to arrange a lot this week. Still gotta go to school for some meetings, plus I have to prepare everything for my upcoming birthday party next Saturday! Yeah!

Anyway, I hope you've enjoyed this chapter. I knew I just had to catch up with Xander, Vida and Chip. Nick will be in the next chapter (DUH!) and for all the Phineas lovers out there! He'll be there too! So stay tuned and don't forget to leave a review behind! Cheers!