Hey guys, I am officially back. Sorry for the super long wait, we had to extend the vacation because…well I cant explain it. Anyways, I am back so I'm trying to get into my usual routine. I missed like 2 weeks of school, so I have lots to catch up on. I'll try to post Infinitive 9 tomorrow but no promises. I'll try during the week, but it's hard with school and all. I just need like a week to get myself back into work mode then expect weekly updates as usual.

Author's Note: For anybody that knows the Anime, yes I am staying true to the anime…but I'm also making it original. Scenes from this chapter has NEVER been in the anime, and in the anime Kotoko (Or Stella as she is in my story) was never good at anything let alone art.

Chapter 11:

Last night had been…different. It was awkward, but at the same time I liked spending time alone with Brandon. Brandon really confuses me. The kiss meant nothing? NOTHING? I just find it hard to believe that he really means that. I felt something when I kissed Brandon, something special. Even though that was my first kiss…and his too….I still feel like it was the most amazing kiss I'll ever get. Auughh, it's hard enough for me to figure out my own feelings, now I have to figure out Brandon's too!?

I was sitting by the window of my bedroom, looking toward the gate. I was waiting for Melanie, Harry, and Sammy to arrive back from their trip. I was going to the beach with the girls today so I was dressed for the beach. I had on a pair of red jean shorts, and a white v-neck top. Underneath I had on my red strapless bikini, one of the many things Melanie has bought for me since I got here. I removed the bandages from around my foot from the day before, revealing a healed foot. The only thing was that my foot still looked pretty red. Nobody would notice my foot though, so it made no difference to me. I was wearing sandals, had sunglasses sitting on the top of my head, and I had my hair up in a high bun.

After 30 minutes of watching, I finally went downstairs to find Brandon. I found Brandon at the kitchen table reading some book.

"Hey Brandon, when did your mom say they were coming back?" I asked, going to the fridge

"Not for another hour" Brandon said

I poured myself a bowl of fruity pebbles, then added milk. I propped myself up on the counter, beginning to eat.

"Why are you dressed like that?" Brandon asked, raising an eyebrow

"Going to the beach" I said simply

"Why?" He asked

"Because that's what normal people do when it's summer time" I said

Brandon rolled his eyes at me, continuing with his books. I hopped off the counter, putting my cereal down. I walked over to him.

"I'm sorry, but not everybody is obsessed with their grades" I said

"I'm not obsessed" Brandon said

"Ha! Brandon, you're hilarious! Seriously, it's time you put fun before learning" I said

Brandon stood up.

"I am fun, I just don't bother wasting my time on useless things like the beach" Brandon said

"The beach isn't useless" I said

"Yes it is. It's time consuming, and useless. Studying is the more practical thing to do" Brandon said, and with that, he went toward the door. He was about to leave, then he stopped.

"And for your information, I'm going out tonight" Brandon said

"Where?" I asked

"Well that's none of your business now is that" He said, an amused look on his face

Yeah well…you have fun with that" I said, then I crossed my arms uncaringly

"Whatever you say" He said, rolling his eyes

"We're home!"

Our heads both snapped toward the door, which had just sprang open revealing Melanie and Harry.

"Melanie!" I said, going to hug her

"You guys are home early" Brandon said

"We anticipated more traffic than there was" Harry said

"Never mind that, how was your weekend? Did you throw a party?" Melanie asked, but she was kidding about that party part.

"It was…okay"

"Okay?" Melanie asked

I started changing the subject, knowing what her next question would be. Probably, "What did you guys do?". I would hate answer that.

"So where's the little snot- tot! I said tot!" I asked, referring to Sammy

"Over here" I heard Sammy say. He was carrying in all of the luggage at once, which looked pretty heavy.

Brandon took 2 suitcases from him, leaving him with 1. Brandon's so strong….

Stop! I agreed I don't like him anymore! The kiss meant nothing! Didn't it…?

"Hey, how did it go?" I asked

"Fine" Sammy grumbled

Suddenly, my phone buzzed. It was a text...from Musa.

"Girl, I have the biggest surprise in the world!" It read

"What?" I texted back

"Come outside" Musa texted back

"…..?" I texted back

"Who is that?" Melanie asked, noticing my confused expression.

"Musa, she told me to go outside" I said, walking toward the door.

That's when I saw it. What you ask? Well nothing really just a CHERRY RED CONVERDIBLE PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY! NOT TO MENTION ALL MY FRIENDS SITTING IN IT!

My eyes gaped, and I screamed.

"Holy crap! Tell me this isn't-"I said to Musa, who had a pair of keys in her hands.

"Oh but it is" Musa said

I screamed again, this time Musa, Bloom, Flora, Tecna, and Layla joining in.

"Oh my god! How did you afford this?" I asked

"My parents got it for me! For getting into college!" Musa exclaimed, with a jump of excitement

"Oh my god, this is…this is incredible" I said looking at the car in amazement

"I know! And check this, it had 6 seats, enough for all 6 of us!" Bloom exclaimed from the front seat. This convertible seated 6, unlike most. The front seat had 3 seats, and the back seat had 3 seats.

"My parents bought it special like this knowing we'd use it a lot" Musa said happily

"WELL LET'S GO!" I cried hopping into the front seat

"Where?" Musa asked getting into the drivers seat

"Anywhere!"

We went straight to the beach from there. I didn't even say goodbye, I just left. Of course I texted Melanie that I left, just so she wouldn't flip out. The sun was shining brightly and the beach was packed. The girls and I had gone in the water so we went back to our towels to dry off.

"The water is amazing" Flora sighed as we all lay on our towels.

"I know. So what's the plan for tonight girlies?" I asked

"I don't know, I mean now that we got that car we can really do anything we want" Bloom said

"We can stay out late" Tecna said

"We can go anywhere we want" Layla said

"We can go to Vegas!" Musa exclaimed

We all looked at her with our eyebrows raised

"Well we're not going there" I said with a laugh

Everybody joined in, even Musa.

"What's Brandon up to?" Flora asked me

"That hunk of boring? Well he claims he's got plans tonight, but I seriously doubt it" I said

"Why? He's was like the most popular boy in our school. I bet he's invited to parties every night of the week" Musa said

"You're probably right, but if I know Brandon he's probably studying or something" I said with a snort

They all shrugged, laying back down

"Holy crap guys, is that Brianna!?" Bloom exclaimed lifting her sunglasses up

I looked over to where Bloom was looking and sure enough there was Brianna, the most popular girl from our (old) highschool. She was brunette, tall, slim, and just about everything any girl wanted…not to mention she's a Class A smarty pants. All that plus a bitchy personality…

"Oh great" Musa groaned

"I hope she doesn't see us, she might want to talk to us" I said, trying to shield our faces. Suddenly Brianna turned, her eyes focusing on us.

Oh great.

"Crap she's coming this way" Layla said

"She smile and wave" I said through gritted teeth

"Bloom! Tecna! Hey you guys!" She said, ignoring the rest of us. She probably doesn't know any of us except Bloom and Tec because they were in the same class for 4 years.

"Hey…"

"Hey Brianna…"

The 2 said looking up at her

"I had no idea you were friends with Laura, Kayla, Macy, and Sara" Brianna said

Ouch.

"Uhhh..actually it's Flora, Layla, Musa, and Stella" Tecna said pointing to each of us

"Oh sorry!" Brianna said

"Ha…no problem…" I mumbled

"Bitch" Musa coughed, low enough so only Layla and I could hear

I stifled my laughter

"Actually Stella, is it?" Brianna asked

"Yup" I said, looking up

"I actually do know you. You're the one that lives with Brandon Shields, right?" She asked

I sighed.

"That's me" I said

"Can you do me a favor and tell him that I'm really looking forward to seeing him tonight" She said with a smile

Tonight? Wait so Brandon wasn't kidding, he actually had plans? What kind of plans are these exactly?

"Do you also want me to tell him that you have a crush on him?" I asked sarcastically

Her eyes bulged

"Oh my gosh, would you really? I was going to tell him, but I get so nervous-"

"No! I was joking! Jeez…" I said

"Okay, well, see ya!" She said with a wave, then ran off

"God I hate her!" Musa said when she was out of hearing distance

"I second that Macy, and what does she mean 'tonight'?" I asked

"It's probably some party we're not invited to" Bloom said

"Whatever. Let those obnoxious jerks party, while we cruise around in my car" Musa said

"Yeah!" They all cheered, but I remained silent

Tonight? I guess it could be a party…but what if it's more? Or..or even if it is a party, things happen at parties. Brandon could…..

Why do I keep doing this?! I want to stop loving him but I cant! It's like, it's like when I think about Brandon my mind turns to jelly. Now I know there isnt much going on inside my moronic noggin, but my whole body just seems to freeze up. I just wish I could stop loving him. I wish I couldn't find somebody else, somebody better.

But I cant. I never will.

Brandon is the one I want, and I just cant help that.

"Stella, are you still thinking about Brianna?" Flora asked snapping her fingers in front of my face

"No!" I screamed immediately

"Yes you are. Do you…do you still like Brandon?" Musa asked

"Well…."

"Oh I knew it! I told you guys!" Bloom exclaimed

"Can you blame me?! I've been living with him for almost a year! I cant get myself to not love him" I said

"I get it totally. It's like if I were ever trapped in a room with that hot guy Riven, I'd probably be like that too" Musa said

We all looked at her

"Riven? He's a total jerk" Layla said

"So is Brandon! And so is Nabu, and so is that guy Bloom likes Sky" Musa said

I groaned

"Why are we so attracted to jerks?!" I exclaimed

"Oddly enough, they're all friends with Brandon, and they all played football with him" Musa said

I raised an eyebrow

"What are you getting at Muse?" I asked

"Maybe if you ask Brandon….?" She asked wiggling her eyebrows playfully

"No way! If you like him, you have to approach him. It's the only way" I said

"Darn. Well it was worth a try" Musa said

Tecna and Flora looked at each other.

"Isnt it great not having crushes?" Flora asked

"It's paradise" Tecna said with a smile

"Please, I've seen you guys looking at guys" Bloom said nudging Tecna playfully

"Like who?" Flora asked, hands on hips

"Heeelllliiiiaaaaaa" I sang

"Shh!" Flora said jumping at me

We all laughed

"Chill Flo, nobody heard me" I said between laughs

"I'm sorry, but I don't want anybody to know, okay?!" She said

"Okay" I said

"And for you Ms. Tecna, I've seen you stare at that guy Timmy, more than once before" I Bloom said

"Oh shut up" Tecna said, crossing her arms

After the beach, Musa dropped me home at around 4.

"I'm back!" I called

"Hey sweety!" Melanie called from the living room. I went to the living room so I could say hello quickly, then head upstairs to take a shower.

"Hey Mel" I said

"Where are you off to tonight?" She asked

"The girls and I decided we wanted to go miniature golfing. I'm not sure why, we're just in a golfing mood" I said

Melanie laughed

"Okay, have fun. What time do you think you'll be back?" She asked

I thought for a second

"1ish?" I said

"1ish? Man you guys must be having a pretty intense game of golf" She said

I laughed

"We'll probably go to a movie after or head back to Bloom's house. But listen, if I'm not back before 2 I'm staying at Bloom's house overnight, okay?" I said

"Okay" She said with a smile

I went up the stairs and the weirdest thing happened. Brandon's door was open. Brandon's door is never open, his door is always closed. I walked in to see why it was open.

"Hey Brandon" I said, finding him by his desk typing up who knows what on his computer.

"Can I help you?" He asked, not looking up

"Your doors open" I stated

"I had no idea" He said sarcastically

"But why is it?" I asked

He finally looked up, smiling smugly

"I left it open so I would confuse you and make you come in here. Seeing your face IS the highlight of my day after all" he said

I glared, putting my phone down on his desk for a second.

"That's extremely rude you know" I said sitting on his bed

"Hey, don't get sand on my bed" He said

I sat up

"Fine, whatever you say. Oh and Brianna Williams told me to tell you she's excited to see you tonight, and that she has a huge crush on you" I said, monotone

Brandon rolled his eyes

"Whatever, just get out…and shut the door behind you" Brandon said

going straight to the bathroom. I turned the shower on, washing myself with warmish water. I got off all the sand, thankful I didn't get a sun burn. I stepped out of the bathroom, getting a towel to wrap around myself. That's when I realized...I forgot clothes!

My eyes grew wide thinking of all the things that could happen on the short distance from the bathroom to my room. I could run into Sammy…I could run into Brandon!

I took a breath, shaking the thoughts from my mind. It's only a few feet, I'll run.

I slowly opened the door, peeking out to see if anybody was there. The halls were clear so I stepped out. I went straight toward my bedroom in a run, storming in. I slammed the door behind me, my face toward the door. Suddenly somebody cleared their throat from behind me. My eyes grew wide as I turned around.

"You uhh left this in my room" Brandon said holding up my cell phone

I cleared my throat going up to him and taking the phone from him.

"Thank you" I said awkwardly. Brandon left, and somehow still managed to not look like an idiot. My face was bright red. That was so embarrassing!

I quickly got dressed then I sat on my bed looking at my phone.

I can't believe Brandon just walked on in! What an annoying brat! He doesn't let me just walk into his room! Well I got news for him, I will NOT have that!

"Brandon" I called angrily, going into his bedroom

He wasn't even in there. Man, I really want to give him a mouth full!

Suddenly, I heard a buzz coming from his phone. I narrowed my eyes. I guess it wont be so bad if I just check to see who it is…

"Brianna!" I whispered to myself, reading the caller ID. Should I open the text? Hell yeah I should!

I opened up his phone, reading the message.

"Hey Brandon, excited to see you tonight!" I read to myself

I lifted an eyebrow, then started to text back

"Excited to see you to…but remind me exactly where I'm going" I texted

A few minutes later Brianna texted back

"The party's at my house at 9" Brianna texted

So it is a party, I guess Musa was right.

"What's your address?" I texted back

"What are you talking about Brand, you've been to my house before" I cringed as I saw the word Brand, as if they were best friends

"I know but I forgot the address" I texted back

"Brandon! What happened to Mr. amazing memory? Haha, jk. I live at 313 Printon Drive" I read

"See you tonight" I wrote back, smiling evilly.

I opened my phone, typing in the information I needed.

"I guess I will be seeing you tonight" I said evilly

Suddenly, I heard Brandon coming up the stairs. My eyes widened, quickly erasing the conversation with Brianna, then standing up.

Brandon walked in, his eyes meeting mine.

"Hey, Brandon!" I said, louder than usual

"Hey…okay if you're here about that thing, it was an accident, okay?" Brandon said

"What? Oh, yeah. No problem!" I said on my way out

"Um, okay" Brandon said confusingly

"No problem at all" I said, my evil grin reappearing

I took out my phone, dialing Bloom's number

"Hey Stell, we're on our wa-"

"Change of plans, we're going to a party tonight"

The girls came to the house after I told them about the plan. They came up to my room immediately so we could talk.

"Stella, this is crazy. We weren't even invited!" Tecna said sitting on my bed

"No guys, this is going to be fun. Not to mention all te guys we like will be there. They're all popular" I said

"Well…even if we did go, what will we do about clothing. I cant go home now because if my parents knew I was going to some party they'll start to question every little thing. Hey Bloom, is there going to be alcohol. Will there be boys?" Bloom said, imitating her parents

"We're all pretty much the same size. You can borrow my stuff" I said going to my closet

"But-"

"No wait you guys, I think this is a good idea" Musa said

"See, thank you Musa" I said high fiving her

"I think so too. I'm always up for a party" Layla said high fiving me

I laughed. Layla definitely knows how to make a party fun.

"Fine, I guess we could have fun" Tecna said

"Count me in too" Flora said with a smile

We all looked at Bloom.

"Alright, let's do this. But I call your blue dress! The one with the little rhinestones" Bloom said

We all laughed going into my closet. I gave each of them a dress, then I picked one out for myself. I put on an orange dress. It was tight, and complemented me in all the right places. I put on a pair of black high heels, then I went to the bathroom where everybody was doing their hair.

"Muse, give me the iron when you're done" Layla said

"Okay" Musa said, handing it over to her

"Guys, we'll leave in about 20" I said, putting some bobby pins in my hair.

"Stella, I don't fit into your shoes. I'm an 8, you're a 7" Bloom said

"Oh…Melanie's an 8, I'll just get a pair from her closet" I said

The girls and I got into the car, right after Brandon left. We didn't want him to see us leaving. I don't want to let him see me. Not that I'm spying on him or anything….

"What's the address?" Musa asked

I opened my phone

"313 Printon Drive" I read

Musa drove to Printon Drive, and we didn't even have to find 313. The music was booming loud, and there were a million teenagers running around the streets.

"Holy crap" Musa said driving through the thick clad of teenagers.

Musa finally found a parking space, and we all got out. I had one thing on my mind, and one thing only.

Finding Brandon.

We walked in and there were lights everywhere! I could barely see a thing! There was a huge dance floor in the center of the decorated room. The music was blasting, so loud I couldn't even hear myself think. There was a bar where people were drinking and having a great time. The whole party was just amazing!

Gee thanks for the invite Brianna…..

"Come on Musa! Let's go dance!" Layla exclaimed, pulling Musa to the huge dance floor

The 2 joined the big group of teens, immediately starting to dance. Oh how I love those 2….

"Hey, B, is it just me or is Sky totally checking you out" Tecna said nudging Bloom

We all looked over to the bar where Sky was sitting with Timmy and Helia, drinking who knows what.

"I don't know, but I'm going to find out" Bloom said with a smile, walking over to where they were sitting

"Yeah I think I'll join her" Tecna said, taking a glance at Timmy

Flora looked at me

"Stell, you don't mind if I go too? Helia's waving for me to come" Flora said to me, and I could see a hint of pink on her cheeks

"Of course not. Go get your man Flora" I said

She smiled, biting her lip.

Flora walked shyly over to Helia, Timmy and Sky. I looked over and saw that the guys were giving Bloom, Stella, and Flora a drink.

I smiled giving them a thumbs up which they returned when the boys weren't looking.

I started looking around wondering what I was supposed to do. I couldn't see Brandon anywhere! It was so hard because everybody was dancing and screaming I couldn't see or hear a thing! I decided to go over to the bar to get myself something to drink.

"Can I have some water?" I asked the guy at the counter

He nodded, then filled up a cup for me. He handed it to me then I sat down at the bar, watching the party.

"Stella?" I turned my head then immediately regretted it

"John, hey.." I said in the most unenthusiastic voice

John sat down next to me ordering a drink. He looked pretty good in his button up and jeans.

"I'm surprised to see you here" John said

"I was about to say the same thing" I said

John isn't exactly the most popular wonton on the poo poo platter if you know what I'm saying.

"Brianna invited my brother who invited me" John said

"Casey? I had no idea she knew him" I said

Casey Freedmen, possibly the most popular boy ever to come out of our school. Brandon's definitely up there too, they're like…tied. Casey had everything, like Brandon. The only difference was Casey was really nice..or so I've heard. I've never actually seen Casey before. Casey is a junior in college, so I had no idea Brianna was close with him. Sometimes I kind of feel bad for John having to look up to him…but then I remember he totally embarrassed me at graduation and my feelings fade away.

"Yeah well, Casey knows practically everybody. How did you get invited?" John asked

I half smiled clearing my throat as he realized what he'd said.

"Not that you're not popular! I mean you're totally beautiful and-"

"Calm down, non taken dude, non taken. I uhhh got uhh invited by uhhh…Brandon"

John's eyebrow twitched up, as he put his drink on the table.

"You're still living with that idiot I see. I thought after high school you and your father were moving out" John said

"Nope, we're staying. But I'm dorming in college so…" I said with a nod

He nodded

"So Stella about graduation, you know that I didn't mean to-"

Crap, he's not talking about that is he? Gotta find a distraction! Just then I spotted Musa and Layla dancing with Riven and Nabu on the dance floor.

"What was that?! Yeah I'm on my way Musa!" I called out of no where

John looked at me confused

"Sorry, I have to go. It was great to see you though" I said with a wave

"Wait I didn't even hear her call you!" I heard as I scurried over to Musa and Layla

I started walking quickly, looking back a lot to make sure John wasn't following me. Suddenly I slammed right into somebody. Just as I was about to hit the floor, I felt 2 muscly hands catch me and lift me up on my feet.

"Sorry about that"

I looked up and saw a guy I've never seen before. He had black hair, and the most gorgeous green eyes. He looked really muscly in his black t-shirt and jeans. I couldn't help but stare.

"Uh..uh..yeah. It's okay, it was..my fault" I stuttered, looking up into his eyes

"Don't worry about it. I usually don't make pretty girls fall for me this literally" He said

I smiled, laughing and turning red.
"I think I'll take that as a complement" I said

He smiled at me, his dimples showing.

"What's your name?" He asked

"Stella..Stella Solaria" I said

"Stella. Beautiful name, it suits you" He said

I looked behind his shoulder, suddenly seeing John looking at me angrily. Or was he looking at the guy talking to me?

"You know what? I have to go" I said

"Wait a sec, can I have your number or something" He asked as I tried to walk away

"Uhh…sorry, maybe later. I'll see you around" I said, running toward Musa and Layla

"Stella! Hey! We are having a great time!" Layla exclaimed when she saw me

"That's great" I said looking back to make sure John wasn't following me. I tried to look for the guy, but he got lost in the crowd. Too bad, he was really cute, and nice. He almost made me forget about Brandon…almost.

"And I think we're getting lucky tonight if you know what I mean" Musa sang pointing over to Riven and Nabu

I laughed, then I looked over at Riven and Nabu.

"Hey guys have you seen Brandon?" I asked

"Nope. Why?" Nabu asked

I felt my face get a bit red.

"Uhhh…I uhh…his mom wanted me to tell him something" I said, making it up on the spot

"Sorry, haven't seen him" Riven said

I shrugged

"It's fine, thanks anyways. Now I'll be going-"

"Wait Stell, let's go to the bathroom" Layla said

"Yeah, all this sweating my make-ups probably zombie central" Musa murmured to me so the boys wouldn't hear

"See ya" Riven and Nabu said with a wave

We went to the bathroom, which of course was crowded with girls checking themselves out in the mirror. I can almost promise you not even 1 girl ACTUALLY has to go to the bathroom.

We went over to the sinks, checking ourselves out in the mirror.

"I think I'm in love you guys" Musa said

Layla and I laughed

"Those guys sure are nice. I don't know what was going through your mind when you said Nabu was a jerk. He's nice, sarcastic, funny, basically everything I want in a guy" Layla said to me

"I guess they matured or something" I said with a shrug

"Have you seen Bloom, Tec, or Flora around?" Musa asked

"Nope, but I'm sure they're in dreamy boyfriend land too" I said mockingly with a smile

The 2 laughed

"Shut up. How about you? How's your night been going?" Musa said

"Let's just say the only guy I have a chance of getting tonight is John Freedman" I said

Musa snorted

"No way, freaky Freedman's here? I'm starting to think he may really be stalking you…like on a non comedic level" Musa said

We laughed

"He was invited" I said

They looked at each other with smirks

"Casey" They said together

"Mmhmmm" I said with a nod

"Actually one guy started talking to me. He was really cute" I said

"Who was it?" Musa asked

"Not sure. But whatever, because even though he's cute he's still no match for the pull I have toward Brandon" I said whispering the end so no girls in the bathroom would hear me

The bathroom door opened and in came Brianna and 2 of her friends.

I looked at Layla and Musa with open eyes, and they looked at me the same.

"What if she sees us?" Layla whispers

"Act natural we'll make something up" I whispered

"We? You're the better lier" Musa whispered

I smirked.

Well, cant argue with the truth.

Brianna and her friends stood next to us, fixing their make-up.

"So Bri, is it true what everybody's saying? About you and Brandon?" One of her friends said

I looked at Musa and Layla, all of us thinking the same thing.

"Gossip central" Layla whispered to us, with a nod

We both tried to hold in our laughter.

I listened in closely, trying to hear what they had to say.

"Oh yeah" Brianna said with a smile, applying lip gloss

"So are you guys official?" Brianna's other friend asked

"Not yet, but we will be by the end of this party" She said

I raised an eyebrow, a jet of I don't even know what going through me. Jealousy, anger..sadness? I'm not even sure.

"Come on girls, let's go. Brandon's waiting for me by the pool" Brianna said

I watched the door closely, waiting for it to fully shut. Once the door shut I looked at Layla and Musa.

"You guys thinking what I'm thinking?" I asked

"Oh yeah. To the pool!"

The girls and I left the bathroom, then looked around to find where the heck the pool was.

"Man, this place is huge!" Layla said

"Seriously, Brianna's parents must be loaded" I said, and the 2 nodded their heads in agreement

When we finally found the pool, we looked around for Brandon and Brianna.

"Is that them over there?" Musa asked pointing to the patio porch.

I looked over and saw Brandon leaning back against the railing of the stairs, a beer in his hands. Brianna stood in front of him flirting.

"Look at her" Layla said

"It's pitiful" I said

"I wonder how many times she'll flip her hair back before her hair falls off" Musa said

Layla and I looked at her, then started laughing hysterically.

"What?" She asked

I put my arm around her

"Only you Musa, only you" I said

"Come on guys, let's get a closer view so we can hear what they're saying" Layla said

"Yeah! Let's be like spies!" I cried

"Time to go into super stealth mode" Musa said

We nodded at each other, than started walking in closer. We hid behind things, and people were starting to give us dirty looks. The amount of stares we were getting…it was almost laughable. No, it was laughable. In fact we did laugh.

"We're horrible at super stealth mode" I said with a laugh as we crouched behind some bushes behind the spot Brianna and Brandon were talking.

"Shhh, Stella, I cant hear what they're saying" Layla said holding her finger up to her lips

Musa and I nodded.

Brandon's POV:

Bored out of my mind. Bored out of my mind. Bored out of my mind.

"You look nice tonight, Brandon" Brianna said to me, running her finger up my chest

I took a breath

"Thanks" I said simply, taking another sip of my beer.

I don't think I can take any more of this. My whole night has just been talking to people I don't want to talk to but apparently want to talk to me, and having Brianna cling to me like I was a new pair of shoes she just bought from some over expensive boutique.

"Brandon"

I looked up at Brianna who was crossing her arms, an annoyed look on her face.

"What?" I asked

"Are you not having a good time or something?" She asked

"No, you throw a good party. I'm just admiring the…plants" I said looking down at some bushes

She perked up.

"Good. I'm so happy you came" Brianna said with a smile

"We're horrible at super stealth mode" I heard a faint whisper come from the bushes

"Shhh, Stella, I cant hear what they're saying" I heard

I blinked a few times.

Stella? Of course Stella is here. Finally, finally I can have some fun!

"Brianna, did I ever tell you how beautiful and sexy you are" I said

Brianna's eyes twinkled.

"That's so sweet" She said blushing

"Is he blind or something? I cant believe he thinks THAT is sexy. He saw me in a towel today and he has the nerve…" I heard from inside the bushes

"Stella, shut your trap so we can hear. You can have your meltdown later….he saw you in a towel?" I heard

It took all my will power not to laugh right there and then. Good thing I'm good with keeping a straight face.

I lifted Brianna's chin up, wiping some hair out of her face.

"Is he going to kiss her or something?" I heard

"I don't know, maybe if you moved so I could see" I heard

"Ow! Layla, you stepped on my hand!" I heard

"Sorry" I heard

This is the most fun I've had all night!

I pulled back, putting my beer down on a table.

"Want to dance?" I asked

"Y..Yeah!" Brianna said nervously

I took her hand and led her inside toward the dance floor.

Stella POV

Sexy? That half woman half beast!? I'll show that little moron.

I stood up out of the bushes then started walking.

"Stella, where are you going?" Musa asked as she and Layla tried to catch up with me

"To dance" I said with gritted teeth

"Dance? With who?" Layla asked

Honestly, I didn't know. All I knew was that I was mad…and jealous I guess.

"Hey guys, what's up?"

I turned my head and saw Bloom, Flora and Tecna coming over to us

"Long story, I'll explain later" I said

Bloom narrowed her eyes

"Wait, what? Where are you guys going?" Bloom asked

"To dance apparently" Musa said

Suddenly I slammed right into somebody, falling flat on my butt.

"Owww" I moaned

"Sorry..hey Stella! 2 times in one night it must be fate"

I looked up and saw the guy from earlier

"Hey! It's you!" I said as he helped me up

"Sorry about that…again" He said

"No problem" I said

This guys pretty good looking. I bet if I brought him out in front of Brandon it'll make him pretty jealous.

"Hey, wanna dance?" I asked

"Yeah sure" He said

I grabbed his arm and quickly pulled him toward the dance floor.

A very upbeat song was on so everybody was dancing. Musa, Layla, Bloom, Tecna, and Flora had found their guys and were dancing with them. I looked over to where Brandon and Brianna were dancing. Crap, Brandon's a good dancer. I took the guy I was dancing with's hand and we started to dance. I slowly started to move us over to where Brianna and Brandon were dancing. I kept taking glances over to Brandon as we danced. Suddenly, Brandon caught my eye. I gasped quickly looking away.

"What is it?" The guy asked me

"N..nothing" I said

Oh man. What is Brandon going to think? And why does he not look surprised to see me?

I took another glance over to Brandon, who was smirking at me.

Did he..did he know I was here the whole time? Did he just do all those things to make me angry because he knows how to mess with me?

Now I'm really angry.

I looked at the guy and I started to dance with him flirtatiously. I sure hope Brandon's watching this because he's about to get a taste of his own medicine.

I looked over at Brandon who was….MIRORING MY MOVEMENTS!?

He was starting to dance in a flirty way with Brianna, and she was doing it back!

That is it! I have had just about enough!

I turned to the guy I was dancing with, grabbed his face and just planted one right on him! His eyes grew wide, confused, but then he started to kiss me back. He was a good kisser, but this kiss wasn't like the one I shared with Brandon.

I broke, looking up at him.

"Well that's..new" He said to me breathlessly

"I don't usually do that to random guys, so don't get used to it" I said panting

"Who says I'm a random guy? I'm Casey Freedman" He said finally revealing his name

You know that second when everything just starts to make sense. That second of pure confusion, but then you start to put all the puzzle pieces together.

I'm not having one of those moments.

"Casey..Freedman?!" I exclaimed confused. Nothing made sense to me. I was just kissing Casey Freedman? Casey Freedman was just kissing me? Holy crap!

Suddenly, my arms were pulled back and before I knew it I was being dragged out of the room. Seems this happens to me a lot.

"What is wrong with you?"

I looked up at Brandon, anger in my eyes.

"Well if this isn't a déjà vu moment? Seriously dude, the first time it was kind of cool I'm not gonna lie to you. The second time, not so much. You need to think of better ideas, no points for originality my friend, no points" I said

He rolled his eyes

"Oh please. What, so you can call girls sexy, but I cant kiss guys?" I asked, hands on my hips

"I meant that you followed me here" He said

"Who said I followed you?" I asked

"Please Stella, you and I both know you could never get an invitation to a party like this" Brandon said

I narrowed my eyes

"You know, this little act of yours is getting old. I'm sick and tired of you bossing me around like you own me. I have my own life you know" I said

"Barely" he mumbled

"You know what, no. I'm not doing this again. I know what happens next this time. You can't catch me off guard. We fight then you kiss me and leave me with about a thousand questions. Do you like me or not? You're confusing me, Brandon" I said

"Well it doesn't take much to confuse you" Brandon said

I clenched my fists.

:"Screw you Brandon Shields, screw you!" I screamed angrilly, walking out of the hallway he'd brought me to. I stopped, turning around.

"You won't be able to kiss me this time! I'm through with you!" I screamed, then I was off. I was done with him, with this. The back and forth we always have. I hate it!

I don't want to play his game anymore. His cruel, cruel game.

I walked back to the dance floor, finding Musa.

"Stella, what's wrong?" She said when she saw me

"Let's just go" I said

Bloom, Layla, Flora, and Tecna walked toward us.

"What happened?" Flora asked

"I cant explain it right now. Let's just go" I said

Musa pulled her keys out of her purse.

We made our way outside toward the car as the girls bombarded me with questions.

"I kissed him!" I screamed

They all quieted

"Who? That dude? We all saw that. Who was that anyways" Bloom asked

"Casey Freedmen, but that's not who I'm talking about" I said

"Wait Casey Freedman!? As in THE Casey Freedman? Girl, what are you upset about you just accomplished what most girls dream about" Layla said

"I kissed Brandon" I said

They all stared at me with blank faces, their mouth wide open.

"When did this happen exactly?" Tecna asked

"Graduation night. We were fighting, after I told everybody his secret. Then…he just kissed me" I said

"Wait, he kissed you, or you kissed him?" Bloom asked

"I..he…I don't know" I said

They were quiet

"What now?" Flora asked

"I guess we go home" Musa said

"No wait! I don't want to go home yet" I said

She looked at me

"Then where do we go?" Musa asked

We were all quiet

"Is that Vegas thing still an option?" I asked

They all looked at me.

"Yes! Yes! Yes! Dude, I freaking love you right now, we are so going to Vegas!" Musa exclaimed putting the keys into the ignition

I big smile spread across my face as I buckled my seatbelt.

"This is freaking crazy!" Bloom exclaimed

"This is awesome!" Layla exclaimed

"This is….insane!" Flora exclaimed

"This is totally, illogically…fun!" Tecna exclaimed

"This is….so like, how do you get to Vegas?

What do you think? I made it extra long for you guys. I hope it was good. I haven't written in a while so I hope it was as good as it should be.