Chapter 4 "Dates and Drumsticks"

"So… Do I get to drum to it now?" Raviv said. He had just finished listening to Aly's newest song.

"Yep! You ready?" Aly asked as she raised her guitar again. Raviv nodded his head and picked up the drumsticks. She began the song a Raviv came in at the perfect time. They played the song out together and ended out of breath laughing.

"Again?" Raviv said raising his eyebrows and flashing Aly one of his adorable smiles. She nodded her head and started again. Amanda and her mom heard the commotion and ran to the music rooms. They saw Aly and Raviv playing a song they had never heard, they and the rest of the band stood quietly listening to the song when it ended the band clapped their hands. Aly whipped her head around and saw her mother, sister and the band.

"Hey guys!" Aly said trying not to blush. "Do you mind if Raviv stays for the practice?" Aly asked. Amanda nodded her head and the band agreed. The drummer walked over to Raviv and took the stick from his outstretched hands. Raviv got up and took a stool next to Aly's mom. He sat and listened to the band practice. Stopping on occasion to fix a glitch in the song then starting back up again. They began to plan out new songs and do old ones for practice and fun. After the practice was over Aly ran to her mom and whispered in her ear. Aly's mom nodded her head and Aly walked over to Raviv.

"Since we both aren't doing anything tonight…" Aly said playing with her fingers nervously. "Do you wanna go see a movie?" Raviv was amazed at her courage. He nodded his head an Aly and Phil made their way out the door and back into the Mercedes.

"What do you want to see?" Raviv asked.

"How about Failure To Launch? I heard it was good." Aly said excited to be with Raviv again. They headed towards the mall's movie theater. Raviv parked the car and he and Aly walked into the movie theater.

"Two for Failure To Launch" Raviv said pulling out his wallet. He handed the cashier a twenty and went inside.

"Want anything?" Aly said glancing at the food court.

"Yea… You don't have to pay. I'll take care of it." Raviv said. Aly stopped him.

"No. You drove me home, sat and listened to my band practice and you bought our way in. It's my turn." Raviv agreed and they headed towards the food court. The shared a popcorn and got two drinks for themselves. They headed into the theater and sat down.

"Well we still have twenty minutes until the previews… Whatcha wanna do?"

"Well there is one thing…" Raviv said. Aly's heart sped up as he leaned in and kissed her cheek. She blushed and to play with her fingers trying to wear off the excitement. Raviv reached over and grabbed her hand forcing her to stop. He laced her fingers with his and calmed her down. She looked at her hand inside of his, then at him, and back again she couldn't believe it. Aly and Raviv chatted a bit until the lights dimmed and the previews came on.

"Shush!" Raviv and Aly heard from a few rows behind them. Aly rolled her eyes and laid her head on Raviv's shoulder. The previews ceased and the movie started. Aly and Raviv where playing there own game of thumb war in the seat divider.

"You know… there's something I wanted to do more." Raviv said leaning in towards Aly. She didn't hesitate. She leaned in also and tilted her head. Their lips met and both of them were blown away. Even if it wasn't the most passionate, Aly was still glad it happened. The lights to the theater came pack on and the credits rolled down the screen. Raviv and Aly threw the cups and popcorn bucket in the trash and headed out to the car, but not alone. Cameras were flashing as the fans realized it was them. They would wave occasionally and kept walking. They finally got to the car and sped off.

"That was a great movie…we should go again sometime." Raviv said.

"Yea… how about tomorrow?"

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