Hey guys, so firstly I just want to tell you guys thanks for all the reviews. I'm happy you guys love it are want more but….now here's where I may sound a little mean, but please don't be mad at me…..

You guys need to chill!

Haha, sorry. I guess I forgot to put this in because I usually write it on all my stories and I forgot to tell you guys. I'm a weekly updater. I usually do one every Friday Saturday night/ Sunday update. I'm sorry, but I have 3 stories that I'm writing at once. But don't worry. After this I'll be posting another one this week because then I'm going away for my sister's wedding for 10 days. I'll be in Aruba, so most likely I wont get wifi. If you're wondering why the hell it's in Aruba it's because that's where they met. Anyhow, I'll be continuing this story now! Oh and by the way, everybody that wants Brandon to get jealous, I've got the whole story set, so if it doesn't happen now, probably expect it later on. Hope you enjoy!

Chapter 10: Let the Awkwardness Begin

It was officially summer break for everyone. The sun shone bright, the beaches were calling out to every child and even adult everywhere…and my heart still beat two paces faster than it ever had before.

Brandon had kissed me.

HE kissed ME.

We never even talked about it since. Sometimes I run into him in the hallways of the house, and I'll stumble over my words. He just disregarded me completely and kept on walking. Sometimes I even heard a chuckle coming out of his mouth. Once, I even caught him smirking. He confuses me so much. Does he like me now? Was he just caught up in the moment? I never even told the girls yet because I know for a fact that they would probably take it to the next level and think it were more than it actually is. It's not like I'm lying to them or anything, I just haven't brought it up. I know I'll end up telling Bloom sooner or later, she's like my gossip guru.

Every night, every day, every moment, I think about that moment when our lips locked. The feel of his lips on mine. Sometimes I even felt my lips, as if to see if he truly did kiss me or if it was just a dream.

Besides the kiss, I've been pretty busy this summer. The girls and I didn't bother getting jobs. We like to have fun! My summer has been with them most days, and I went to the beach with Melanie a few times. College starts in August, so we got out of school earlier than we usually do this year. We have June and July to do just about anything we want! Brandon will be moving into his new apartment soon. After the summer he's moving in. He's already got the rent worked out and everything. Somehow, he managed to pull together the money. It may be the fact that his parents are freaking loaded but…..

"Stella, come down for dinner!" Melanie called

I ran down the stairs and took a seat at the full table. I stared down at my plate, knowing very well who would be starring across from me.

"Stella sweety, is something wrong?" Melanie asked

I looked up, giving her a smile.

"No not at all, just thinking about things I'll miss about highschool"

"Oh yeah? But college will be fun. It'll be a new adventure. And don't worry, Brandon will be there too" Melanie said

I gulped. He will be, wont he? Oh great….

Suddenly, Sammy started to cough like a maniac.

"Hey, Sam, don't die dude" I said slapping his back

"Shut up, Stell," He said emphasizing on Stell

"I have asthma you moron" He said rolling his eyes

"Since when?" I asked

"Since before you moved in. You know, the glory years" He said

I glared at him

"Oh, Sammy, you have an appointment with Dr. Briar next week" Melanie said

"But that's all the way in New York, mom. I don't want to go during the summer" Sammy whined

"I know sweety, but don't worry about it. It'll be 1 day, and your Father and I are both going with you" Melanie said

"Fine" Sammy huffed, crossing his arms in a childish way. Sammy's usually not this childish. He must not like Dr. Briar

"Stella, the doctor is far away. Harry, Sammy, and I will be staying the night so I leave the house in your capable hands. Brandon will be here too so you won't be alone" Melanie said calmly

My adrenaline picked up. Alone in the house with Brandon? Alone! No way!

"But..my dad will be here too so don't even worry about it" I said with a reassuring smile. I'm not sure who I was reassuring though…Melanie, or myself?

"Late night shift" My dad said with a shrug

Oh no. I have to stay overnight with Brandon? Of all people! Brandon!?

Let the awkwardness begin…

The week went by in the blink of an eye, completing the very first week of summer vacation. The girls and I walked around town, and hung out together most days. Some days we didn't fell like going out so we just stayed at a house and watched movies. Boring, right? Nope! Not with my friends it's not. You see, sometimes it's the people that make the place. If you're with people that bring you joy it's okay to just sit in the house.

It was Thursday, the day the house would be empty, and I would be alone with Brandon. Maybe it's time I just go out and say it. You know like, "Hey Brandon we should probably talk about that kiss sometime, right?"

Well, it won't go like that but we'll have to talk sometime, right?

Melanie, Harry, and Sammy had 1 small suitcase each, containing enough clothing for 1 night. The 3 head outside to load the car, so I decided to help them. It was about 6:30, and the sun was still out, one of the many indications that summer was in full blast!

"Stella, you know I trust you more than anybody….sort of. So just make something for dinner, and please, no wild parties" Melanie said

"Mel, you can trust me" I said reassuringly

"No you can't! Have you ever seen her cook before? She'll probably burn the house down, or Brandon will suffer from food disease…OR BOTH!" Sammy exclaimed

"Shut up asthma, ever hear of microwavable food?" I asked narrowing my eyes

He stuck his tongue out then followed after his mother. I shut the car door after him, then I waved as the car drove away.

"Bye!" I called waving

Once they were completely out of view I went back inside. It's time for me to just man up and just get over it. It's just a kiss! Why am I flipping out? Oh, that's right, because it was with Brandon Sheilds!

You know what? No. I can talk to him. I CAN. I don't need to bring up the kiss, so why should I. I just have to act as normal as I can.

I entered the kitchen looking around for something to eat. I started looking through the freezer, trying to find something at least decent enough to eat for dinner. Finally setting my eyes on a bunch of microwavable soups

I closed my eyes taking a deep breath.

"Hey Brandon!" I called

Brandon walked slowly and silently into the kitchen.

"What kind of soup would you prefer? Chicken noodle or vegetable?" I asked

"Vegetable" He said simply, smoothly lifting himself onto the counter

I took 2 vegetable boxes, going over to the microwave. As I unwrapped the packages and put them in the microwave I could already feel the awkwardness of the room. I set the microwave timer for 10 minutes, then I stepped back. As the agonizing silence flooded my mind, I found myself gazing around the room, as if I found interest in stupid things like counter top's pattern, or even the clock on the wall. I started to suck on the spoon that was in my hand. The silence was freaking killing me!

"So…" I said hesitantly, finally breaking the silence.

"So" He said simply

"About that thing last week" I found myself blurting. No! I'm getting off plan! The plan was not to talk about the kiss. The plan was to just get through one decent conversation with the boy. IS THAT TOO MUCH TO ASK? God I'm an idiot….

I looked at the floor boards after I said this, extremely embarrassed. I took one glance up at Brandon, who was smirking.

"You mean the kiss?" He asked, showing clearly that it didn't embarrass him to talk about it

"Uh, yeah.." I said awkwardly, blushing a deep shade of red

He chuckled lightly. Oh boy, that can't be good.

Suddenly I found he was hopping of the counter, making his way towards me. I remained silent, but I could already feel my palms getting sweaty, and my heart beating faster. Brandon put his right hand on my cheek, leaning in close to my face.

My breath caught in my throat. Oh dear god, is he going to kiss me again? Is he? Oh man I kind of hope he does….

"I assure you Stella, that kiss meant absolutely nothing" He said, pulling away with a laugh

My mouth flew open. He was…he was messing with me?! Oh hell no!

"You…jerkwad!" I cried, pointing a finger at him accusingly

"How many times must I repeat this, jerkwad isn't a word" He said, pinching the bridge of his nose

"Don't you start with me!" I exclaimed holding the spoon I had in my hand up to him. Almost like a sword.

Brandon just laughed, leaving the room all together. That little…..

I waited for the soup to finish but I'm kind of an impatient person. I know it myself, so it's okay for me to say it. I decided to go to the bathroom to check my hair.

I really don't get Brandon. One minute he's angry at me, the next he's kissing me, now he's teasing me, I mean come on! What is he, pregnant? Honestly!

I went back into the kitchen, hearing searing noises from the microwave. Shoot! The soup!

"Oh god, oh god, oh god, oh god, oh god" I said going to the microwave. Just as I suspected. The soup exploded. Oh well this is just great!

I opened the door of the microwave, and soup started to pour out along with the half empty plastic bag that had exploded. The soup ended up spilling all over the spot on the floor near the microwave.

"No, no, no, no, no, no" I said picking up the hot bag, totally forgetting it was a HOT BAG!

"YYYOOOOWWW!" I yelped dropping the bag back on the floor. The liquid that was left in the bag spilled all over my left foot! To top it off I wasn't wearing shoes…or socks! The hot liquid spilled all over my delicate skin.

"OOWWWW!" I screamed. I started to hop around trying to get the hot liquid off.

"What the hell is going on?" Brandon asked, storming into the kitchen. His eyes grew wide when he witnessed the scene before him. There was soup everywhere! In the microwave, on the floor, ON MY FOOT!

"Oh for the love of god, hand me a dish towel or something!" I screamed at him frantically

"Stella" He groaned. He came over to me, suddenly picking me up bridal style.

"Okay, in what way are you helping me?" I asked as he carried me to the bathroom

He sat me down on the counter, running freezing cold water on my burn.

"Ahhhh, now I see" I said, relieved from the searing pain

Brandon rolled his eyes, smacking his forehead.

"Only you, only you Stella, could mess up microwavable soup, and get hurt in the process" Brandon said shaking his head, a short laugh coming out of his mouth.

"Shut up" I said, crossing my arms

"Good thing for you I was here. Honestly, what exactly were you planning on doing? Hopping around until it stopped hurting?" Brandon asked

"I…don't know, I usually just play it by the minute. If you haven't noticed yet I'm not exactly a plan ahead girl…ESPECIALLY WHEN YOUR FOOT IS FREAKING BURNING TO DEATH!" I screamed

"Oh please, it's just soup. Don't be so dramatic" He said

"Good thing I'm becoming a doctor with that spaz in the house" Brandon said under his breath, as he dug through the cabinet for something

"Hey, I heard that" I said

"You were supposed to" He said

Brandon finally pulled out what he was looking for. He pulled out white bandage wrappings. Brandon started to carefully wrap the white bandage around my wounded foot, stopping by my ankle.

"Thanks" I mumbled

"Huh? Didn't hear you" he said with a smirk

"THANKS!" I yelled, crossing my arms

Brandon picked me back up, settling me back down on the floor.

"Don't put to much pressure on it" He told me

I nodded

"Well, I better go re-make dinner" I said, about to leave

Brandon put his arm in front of me
"I don't think that's the best idea. I'll go make dinner" He said

"Thanks" Is said with a smile

"No, thank you, for not remaking dinner. Now that would truly be torture" He said leaving

Just when I thought he was getting nice, BOOM! He opens his mouth and says something stupid and rude.

I went upstairs and decided to change into something more comfortable. I put on pajama pants and a tank top. I put my hair up into a ponytail, then I went back downstairs. I sat down at the table, in my usual spot. The air smelt delicious, almost as if Melanie was in the kitchen cooking. It smelt delicious, that is, until I actually saw what he was making!

"What the heck is this?" I asked, looking down at the meal Brandon had prepared

"Well, since I was such a spoiled kid growing up," He said, smirking. I had called him spoiled..before he kissed me.

"We went to France for summer break. I learned how to make this dish" He said

"Well I'm not eating this…brown mushy thing. It looks like mud" I said

"Fine starve to death. See if I care" Brandon said, digging into his mush

"Fine!" I exclaimed. I picked up my fork, lightly poking the meal before me.

"God Stella, it's not going to eat you!" Brandon yelled

"I was just checking" I said

Bravely, I took a forkful and just shoved it down. This can't be worse than the week old sandwich Musa had dared me to eat once, can it?

I started to taste all the flavors. The sweet taste of the ingredients…it actually tasted really good!

"Oh my" My eyes sparkled

"Told you" He said

I started to pile it into my mouth, savoring each bite. When I was done, I looked up to see Brandon's unfinished plate.

"Hey, Brand, can I have some of your mush?" I asked
"Okay 1, no. 2, it's not called mush, it's called-"

"I don't care, I'm calling it mush. Sweet, delectable mush" I said

Brandon half grinned.

"Seriously, I think I'm going to go personally hug every person in France for this" I said

"I don't usually say this to girls, but you're a pig" He said calmly

"Well!" I said, crossing my arms

"What? I'm being honest aren't I?" He asked

"Haven't you ever heard the saying, if you've got nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all. Because every teenage girl wants to hear that they're a pig. Gee Brandon, you sure are a charmer" I said

He rolled his eyes at me.

I got up collecting the plates. I started to walk into the kitchen to do the dishes, but Brandon stopped me.

"Let me" he said, taking them from me

I raised an eyebrow, but hey, when somebody offers to do the dishes, you must always gladly accept! I went to go sit on the couch. I snuggled up in a blanket, watching T.V. After a half an hour, Brandon walked out of the kitchen. When I saw him, I just laughed. No, I more than laughed, I hysterical laughed. Brandon was drenched in water and detergent!

"Not a single word" He said, shaking his head

"You do know that the water is supposed to go on the dishes right?" I asked through the laughter

"Haha, hilarious" He said with a glare. He lifted his shirt off, tossing it into the hamper.

"Dishes are…man, they're hard" He announced, sitting on the couch.

I kept my eyes glued to his face rather than his shirtless figure. It's so hard though!

That's when I realized something.

"That was the first time you ever did dishes, wasn't it?" I asked pulling a little detergent out of his hair

"This was my first time" He admitted

There was a long silent pause. I looked up at him.

"Okay, what gives? Why are you active nice to me again?" I asked

"What are you talking about?" He asked

"You did the dishes for me? You made dinner?"

"Well, you said I was a spoiled rich kid, and you had to do all the work. So I decided to try to do the dishes" He said, getting up. He approached the stairs, then turned around.

"I guess you are better than me in more than just art" He said, then he kept walking.

I smiled, getting up.

"Hey Brandon" I said

He turned around, meeting my gaze. I walked up to him, suddenly feeling a new found courage.

"Thank you" I said softly, then I kissed him on the cheek.

I kept walking on, going up to my room. A kiss? Really? Great job Stella, way to make a bad situation worse, and that worse situation worser….okay worser can't be a word can it? Well…I'm making it a word! I don't give a crap if worser isn't technically grammatically correct.. I say, what the fudge. I just kissed Brandon Sheilds, worser can be a word!

Hey guys. So I hope you enjoyed. I'll update sometime this week.