Whats up readers. Sorry I haven't updated in a while. I seriously like re-wrote this chapter like eight times and it still stinks. I got an awesome idea though. For every review I get is however many chapters im going to write being at least one thousand words each. So, if you like the story and want it to keep going you better keep reviewing. By the way, another big reason for this is so that I don't forget about it since I'm so busy with hockey playoffs and provincial, and basketball season and flag football maybe starting in a month or so, yeah, anyways here it is.

12 Years Old

"Yeah, okay. Sounds great... see you there." Jimmy Cooper got off of the phone a huge grin on his face. "Hey kiddo," he said joining his daughter on the couch.

"Hey dad. What's up?" Marissa asked knowing he would spill any second.

"You remember Stacey and Alex from a few years ago? We met tham at the lake, ring any bells?"

"Oh yeah, the little blonde from the summer." Do I remember? Why'd he ask that. He knows I still wear the bracelets we made together.

"Hey, you grew. Who says she didn't? If I recall I'm pretty sure she's turning 13 this summer.

"So? I'm turning 13." Marissa stated matter of factly, "But please, go on. I'd like to know why you brought them up."

"Well, that was Stacey on the phone. Her and her husband hit a rough patch in their relationship and Stacey wants her and Alex to get away for the summer. So I invited them to the cabin this summer."

"Seriously?" Marissa squealed excitedly.

"Yeah. Stacey said Alex still remembers you. And you two used to be such goos freinds. We just figured it would be good for all of us and-" Jimmy went to continue before he realized that Marissa was already making her way to her room to start packing.

Upstairs thoughts started to bombar Marissa's mind.

What if she doesn't like me anymore?

We were good friends then but people do change.

I wonder if she kept her bracelet too?

Did she just throw it out as soon as she got home?

What will summer think about this?

Speaking of best friends, will Alex bring Jody and ditch me all summer?

Is she still good friends with Jody?

Should I bring Summer just incase?

"Marissa?" Luke asked snapping her out of her daze

Thank god.

"Luke? What are you doing here?"

"I came over because you invited me. Remember, to say goodbye before you join your parents for summer horidness. Just like every year."

Should I tell him about Alex?

"Marissa?" Luka asked maving a hand in front of her face.

Well, yeah.

I guess I should.

I mean, why should he be jealous?

It's just a girl. She might be ugly now for all I know.

Alex, ugly? Good one Cooper.

"Are you okay, Marissa? Marissa? Marissa!"

"Huh? Oh, yeah fine. Just uh, just a little tired."

Nah, better not. Just incase.

"Okay then. I gotta go, I'm meeting a few friends at the bowling alley. Try not to cheat on me," Luke joked.

"Luke. We havn't even gone on a real date yet. I would hardly classify anything as cheating." Marissa said seriuosly looking at the rug.

I never noticed how interesting this rug was before.

"Oh, uhh, yeah. You're right. I gotta go. Later."

"Luke," she said grabbing him by the arm, "I was kidding." Marissa was now looking into his eyes.

Luke smiled and kissed Marissa on the cheek. "Insurance," he shrugged.

Luke is supposed to be my boyfriend, so why do I feel so wrong abou that?

Too young.

That's just it.

I'm not even a teenager yet.

Elsewhere...

"Marissa? The little midget brunette with the lisp?" Alex asked after hearing the news.

"It's been 5 years. If she hasn't grown or still can't pronounce 'r' I will ship you on a train straight back here the second we get there and you can do whatever you want all summer alone."

Alex rolled her eyes at hermothers attempt at humour. "But why? I mean, why don't we just join dad at his cabin for the summer like we always do?"

"Well, even though your father and I are still together I have to admit that it's mostly because he's usually on business. An... And now, after the summer, he is going to be back for at least three years, and I figured that if we got some time away it would be good because we would have some time to think and maybe, just maybe, if we work hard enough and get enough time away from home we can work... work things out and stay together."

"Stop there! I don't want to hear it! I can't beleive you! You'r the only one I though I could trust, and now-"

"Sweetie please, let's sit down and talk about this."

"Talk? Talk! I'm through with talking. You had your chance to talk, You could have told me about the problems, and why and that dad is coming back, but you didn't. You blew it. I'll go on this stupid vacation of yours, but don't expect me to speak to you, or anyone else for that matter!"

Alex was near tears. C'mon Alex. Don't cry. Your stronger than this.

Found any errors that are driving you INSANE! tell me where they are like a general idea for any chapter and I'll change it. Keep reading :P.

PS There's going to be a part 2 to this chapter.