Here is the new chapter! I told you I would be quick. This chapter pretty much gets to the point. And also, I just realized I have 37 chapters in my story. So a HUGE thanks to everyone who has put up with all 37 chapters! This story is getting close to the end now so I am working on my ideas for the actual ending. But anyways, here is chapter 37. I hope you all enjoy it. I proofed it pretty well so I'm really hoping there are no errors. But if there are, I'm sorry I didn't catch them... I tried. And thanks again to everyone who reads my stories! And all the wonderful special people on my life who support my writing! D

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Chapter 37

We had spent the entire night devising a way I could get Paige back.

"You have to do something romantic." Marco had told me. He had told me Paige had talked about me on several occasion and had hinted that she had missed me, which helped to brighten my mood. By the end of the night. I had everything set. Marco had talked to Paige earlier and had confirmed she was going out. That was perfect for me. Marco and Ellie had both helped me set up the candles around Paige's jacuzzi and helped spread some flower petals around the backyard. By sunset Paige's backyard looked pretty spectacular. I couldn't help but grab a few snapshots of it. I had even dressed up in my nicest clothes. For the first time in my life, I felt I was totally ready to commit to whatever I had to do to be with Paige.

I looked at my watch. Paige should be home at any time I thought. Marco and Ellie had left and even the Michalchucks decided to go out for a movie. "To help with the mood" Mr. Michalchuk had said.

I stared at my watch...5 minutes passed...10 minutes passed...15 minutes...then suddenly I heard the slamming of a car door. I quickly stood up straight. I had placed a note on the front door that asked Paige to go around the back. So I knew it would take a few moments for her to come around. Finally...Paige appeared. My heart was pounding hard in my chest. She looked beautiful. I almost couldn't even formulate thoughts.

"What's this?" Paige asked in a pleased disbelief. She was glancing around, slowly walking over to me.

"Paige..." I started searching my mind for the right words to say, "About before." I started. I could see Paige was listening to me intensely. It made me feel slightly better.

"I was stupid." I continued, "I was afraid. But I'm not now. I'm ready. For whatever. I want to be with you" I felt stupid just saying those words. I was finally laying my entire self on the line.

"Paige," I felt the butterflies in my stomach again, "I love you."

For one of the first times in my life, I couldn't read Paige's facial expression. It was completely blank. She bit on her lower lip. I hadn't exactly been expecting an "I love you" back, but I had been expecting more than this. Paige looked down. I could tell she was trying to think of something to say.

"Alex..." Paige started, "I don't know."

My heart sank.

"Hey." I heard a voice calling from the front yard.

Suddenly and to my complete surprise. I saw Stanley running into the backyard and up to Paige.

"Hey, Paige." He said holding out a light blue sweater, "You left this in my car."

"Oh.." Paige said looking completely nervous, "Thanks" She said taking the sweater.

Stanley glanced at me for a quick second and then back at Paige.

"Well.." He started. I could tell he was nervous, "Tonight was really fun. We should do it again real soon."

"Umm...Yea." Paige replied.

"Alright." Stanley said, "Well…I'll call you."

My entire heart was shattering into a million pieces. But it didn't completely fall out of my chest until Stanley slowly leaned in and gave Paige a quick kiss on the lips. Not only was my heart completely broken...but my lungs had stopped working as well. I could tell Stanley was trying to move into a deeper kiss but Paige broke it off.

"Night." Was all Paige said. Stanley looked completely love struck.

Paige watched as Stanley walked out of the backyard before turning back to me.

"Alex..." She started. I could hear the compassion in her voice but I didn't care.

"Don't worry about it." I cut her off. I couldn't even look her in the eye, "Look, just forget it." I said storming off.

Paige didn't have time to stop me. I didn't even glance back as the tears filled in my eyes. I felt like such a complete idiot. I couldn't help but think I should have known better. In my entire life I had never felt so stupid.

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Yes. I know. Don't hate me. I told you there would be drama. So here is some drama. But don't worry, the story isn't over with yet. There will be a few more chapters to come. I can't say how many because I'm not sure yet. But I do know I am getting close to the end so I guess you will see what happenes. I'm still on vacation so my next update won't be long. Hopefully no more than a day or two. I love having no school. D