Here's another chapter for y'all. I hope you like it. I only own Dani. xForza Italia 06 NYx owns Serena. Cate Tiernan owns Hunter.

Chapter 26

Tim's POV

On Wednesday I headed to the high school to go pick up Angela and Curly. I thought I'd be the nice brother for once and pick them up, since it's freezing outside. When the final bell rang, I thought they would've been the first ones out, considering its school and all. But of course they have to be the last ones.

While I was waiting, I climbed out of my car and leaned on the hood. "Shepard!" a voice yelled from behind me. I turned around and saw Mr. SuperSoc coming towards me. "Shit," I said under my breath.

When he reached me, I said, "What do ya want, Niall?"

"We gotta talk. About what happened between me and Dani at the party."

"There's nothing to talk about. Dani cheated on me with you, and then she expected me to take her back. We broke up, she moved out."

"But she didn't cheat on you. It was my fault. We were sitting on the couch, talking, and then I kissed her. She just sat there shocked that I even did it. Then she pushed me away and slapped me. We got into a huge argument, and now she won't talk to me because I broke you and her up."

"You're just sayin' that so I don't blame her."

"No, I'm not. It's true. That's what really happened. You can believe me or you can't. Just don't blame Dani. She really cares about you," he said and walked away.

What does he know, anyway? He's just the guy that kissed my girlfriend. No big deal there. But what if what he said is true? Do I want Dani back? There's no need to even ask myself that question. I know the answer: Yes. I guess I gotta try and talk to her, just to apologize and see if I have a chance. I'd have to try and get her without any of the guys. I know they'll try and kick my ass, and then I'll never get to talk to her.

I was interrupted from these thoughts by Curly and Angela coming to my car. I went around to the driver's side of my car and climbed in. Angela got in the passenger's seat, and Curly climbed in the back. I started the car and drove them home. Then I went back out, looking for Dani. She and Serena were probably walking, and I figured that they couldn't have made it home already. I was right. I saw them walking up ahead. I decided to park my car, since they probably wouldn't stop if they saw a car tailing them. I climbed out and ran to catch up to them. "Dani!" I yelled.

She turned around and saw me. She faced forward and didn't stop. "Dani, c'mon. We gotta talk." They stopped.

"Look, asshole. She doesn't want to talk to you. After what you did to her, I don't blame her," Serena said.

"I need to talk to her, alone. It's important." She looked at Dani, and she nodded, as if saying, it's okay.

"I'll see you back at home," Dani told her. Serena nodded and walked away. "So what do you want?" she asked me.

I pulled her into the nearest alley, pushed her up against the building and kissed her passionately. She met fire with fire and kissed me back. I moved my hand under her jacket and shirt and ran it along her side. She moaned softly into my mouth. Out of nowhere, her hands came up to my chest and pushed me away. We were both breathing heavily.

"I can't do this," she said.

"Why not?" I asked a little annoyed. I haven't been able to kiss her for weeks, and now she won't do this.

"We're broken up."

"I know, but we can get back together."

"No, we can't. I have a boyfriend."

"What! Since when?"

"Friday."

I kicked a trash can that was next to us and sent it flying. She jumped, probably a little scared of my temper. I took deep breaths and tried to control my anger. "Who is it?"

"Soda." It figures, she leaves me and goes straight into the arms of the sensitive Curtis brother.

"So is this it, between you and me?"

"I don't know. It is for now. I'm with Soda now, and I can't break up with him to come back to you. Not after what happened."

"But I'm sorry for that. Really sorry. I should've never accused you of not loving me. I knew you did. I was just mad about what I saw."

"I know you were, but it doesn't change the fact that you thought I'd cheat on you. I would never do that to someone I love."

I sighed. "I do love you."

"I love you, too, but I think I also love Soda. I gotta see how things go between me and him. He at least deserves that much. If it doesn't then maybe you and me can talk about getting back together."

"I won't stop trying to get you back. I love you too much to just let you get away."

"I love you, too." She gave me a kiss on the cheek and walked out of the alley, leaving me there thinking about her last words.

Dani's POV

Oh my god! What just happened? I can't believe I kissed Tim. Is that considered cheating? I hope not. I feel bad enough about doing it as it is. If it was cheating, I'd have to tell Soda, and I can't hurt him like that. Not after Sandy cheating on him.

And I can't believe I told Tim that I still loved him. I can't still love him after what happened between us, can I? I can't believe he wants me back now though. What changed his mind? He can't hate me one minute and love me the next. But what if he never stopped loving me, and it was just the anger talking the night of the party. Oh god. I can't get back together with him now though. It'd hurt Soda, and I think I love Soda. Maybe not as much as I love Tim, but I think I will eventually.

I walked into the house and found Serena sitting on the couch doing homework. "Hey," she said. "What did Tim want?"

"He just wanted to apologize for the way he acted the night of Angel's party."

"That's all?"

"Yeah. That's all." I definitely couldn't tell Rini. If I did, she'd want me to tell Soda, and I can't do that. At least not yet. I walked into the kitchen and got some chocolate cake out of the refrigerator. I cut myself a piece and sat down at the table to eat and think about what happened today.