Okay…so here's the next game in my series…Monopoly. There isn't a lot of the actual game, this one isn't my best. The games to be used are Hide and Seek, Truth or Dare, Poker, Monopoly, Seven Minutes in Heaven, and a game of my choice…I need ya'll to help to come up with a game of my choice…that's what I want left in the reviews…a game different form the one's listed, enough rambling…to the story!

Monopoly: I'm Just Good Like That

Gabriella Montez hated one thing. But as afraid as she was of it, she was even more afraid to admit it. She hated thunderstorms, with a passion, and it didn't help that on this particular night she was home alone, well not for long.

The lightning flashed across the sky creating a giant spider web as the thunder boomed in response. It was a continuing battle between the two, and then the rain and wind arrived. Gabriella sat huddled on the couch clutching her favorite blanket. She shivered watching the madness take place outside. Her mom was working late and she couldn't get a hold of anyone.

"Great, this is just what I need." She grumbled holding the blanket closer as the thunder boomed again. Once more she picked up her cell phone and this time to call her last resort, Ryan Evans. It rang once, twice,--

"Hello?"

"R-Ryan?"

"Yeah, this is he. Gabriella?" She breathed a sigh of relief.

"Yep…I was j-just wondering if you w-were busy."

"No why?"

"I need some c-company." A clap of thunder let loose and Gabriella yelped.

"Are you scared?" She expected him to laugh, but instead he sounded worried.

"I don't like t-to tell people b-but I'm terrified of…" More rain and wind, she gulped, "thunderstorms." Ryan laughed a little.

"It's okay, I'll be there, gimme ten minutes, bye."

"B-Bye." She shut her phone and leaned back on the couch and began to doze off. Another bang of thunder and a knock on the door made her sit straight up. Completely forgetting Ryan was coming over, Gabriella wrapped her blanket around her, grabbed an umbrella and headed towards the door. She threw the door open, holding the umbrella over her head.

"I swear if you take one step towards me I'll knock your lights out!" she screeched.

"Gabs, relax, it's me." A soaking wet and now scared Ryan stood at the door.

"Oh, sorry." Gabriella lowered the umbrella and allowed Ryan to come in. "Do you wanna a towel to dry off?" Yet another boom of thunder. "Eee!" She jumped next to Ryan, burying her head in his jacket. He smiled, putting an arm around her shoulder leading her to the couch.

"Okay, do you have any games or anything? Maybe it'll take your mind off the storm."

"Yeah, just Monopoly, it's in the hall closet." She answered. Suddenly the power flickered and went out. Ryan sighed as she clutched his arm even tighter. He wasn't mad, just a little annoyed that the power was out.

"Okay then, do you have a flashlight?" she let go long enough to hand him a flashlight. Gabriella heard him fumble around in the closet and watched as he returned with the game. "Do you wanna be the banker or me?"

"You can do it." She nearly whispered. They set up the game and began playing.

10 Minutes Later (This is my ideas…I don't actually know how long this takes to do)

"YES! You landed on Boardwalk, pay up Ryan!" He reluctantly handed over the money and Gabriella took her turn. The storm was still going strong outside, but Gabriella didn't seem to notice it.

"Well, you just landed on Pennsylvania Railroad and I own two of them, so HA!" She smirked at him and handed over the rent.

"You only own two! What difference does it make?" She handed him the die and he rolled.

"Cool chance!" He picked up a card, his face quickly distorted into a frown.

"Oh no, has Mr. Conductor, King of the Railroads, landed himself in jail, again?" Ryan shot Gabriella a dirty look. He moved his piece to the jail space and looked at Gabriella.

"Maybe…but the King can still do this!" He jumped at Gabriella tickling her as best he could, sending her into fits of laughter. She rolled on the floor trying to get him to stop to no avail.

"Ryan…please…stop!" she laughed breathless.

"Okay." He said simply still sitting on top of her. Their faces were red as they looked into each others eyes.

"Um, maybe we should get back to the game." Gabriella quickly started and shoved Ryan to get up. "It's my turn." He rolled the die and counted out the spaces. "1…2…3—uh oh."

"Haha! And karma strikes back! One for payback, zero for Gabriella!" she returned the dirty look Ryan had given her earlier.

For the next five minutes they rolled the die for doubles. Sure enough neither one had.

"How about we cheat and break out?" Gabriella suggested. Ryan gasped.

"The great Gabriella! Cheat? You have truly turned to the darkside my young padawan! But, okay!" They moved their pieces to the just visiting space and began play again.

Another 20 Minutes Later

"Gabi! You own over half the board! Even the other two railroads I wanted thank you!" Ryan whined landing on yet another property of hers. She giggled as he handed over the rent. In the last twenty minutes, Ryan had ended up in jail another three times, they had exchanged many more smirks and dirty looks, Gabriella had owned over half the board, and there had been one more tickle war.

"Oh darn. I guess I'm just good like that." she smiled throwing pillow at him. He threw it back at her. Just then a loud stray boom of thunder rolled through, Gabriella jumped throwing the pillow and knocking the game and flashlight to the floor. It was now completely black in the house.

"I'm sorry." she murmured. Her and Ryan carefully got to the floor and began crawling around looking for the game pieces. BAM! Gabriella's head connected with something else and she sat back on her knees rubbing her head. "Owww." Surprisingly enough Ryan had echoed her oww. "Did I hit your head?"

"Yep."

"Sorry again." They sat awkwardly semi-staring at each other in the dark.

"Is your head okay Gabriella?" He reached out to touch her head. She felt his hand tremble as he did, he quickly pulled back. Outside a strong gust of wind whistled loudly and they could hear a loud cracking noise in the yard. Fearing it was the tree, Ryan and Gabriella screamed as she jumped into his lap. He held her there, breathing heavily, and she could hear his heart pounding against his chest. Shivering they quietly looked again at each other as Ryan lifted her chin and gave her a gentle kiss on the lips.

"I-um-I'm sorry."

"No. It's okay, don't be." She pulled him back in again, as they shared another kiss the power came back on.

"Wow." Gabriella breathed. Their foreheads were still touching.

"I guess I'm just good like that." She smiled and began to stand up holding out a hand to him. He looked at his watch frowning. "I've gotta go, it's 9:30."

"Yeah, you probably should." She walked him over to the door, warm inside from discovering her new found feelings for Ryan.

"See ya at school tomorrow."

"Yep." He turned to leave, but stopped halfway down the sidewalk as if he as thinking.

"Gabi, would you be my gi-…"

"Yes!" she shouted happily. Ryan was beaming now and continued his walk home. Gabriella could hear him singing softly to himself. She turned around and closed the door behind her peering around at the mess on the floor. Laughing she began picking up the pieces.

"Well my friend. I guess you are just good like that."

So there ya go again! Monopoly…review if you would like please and thanks to my faithful reviewers…SummerSplash2000, StarryRain, HSM-Weirdo, beautifuladdiction26, and whoever sent the anonymous review. Thanks to have alerted it and favorited it. Cookies for you all! Look for the next game soon…I hope. lol