A/N Thanks for reviews. They are the reason I write –smiley face-. This story is almost over! I've absolutely love it. If I get any similar ideas, I'll definitely pen them. Sorry about Claire, she kind…fell off the Earth. It is flat, you know. At least, it is now. Thanks for everything, loves. Hey, can anyone guess where all the quotes are from? Go ahead, guess. *DISCLAIMED
Chapter: Won?
"Boycott love,
detox just to re-tox.
And I'll promise you anything,
for another shot at life."
You saw him again today. And you bravely decided to talk to him. What happened about three hours ago still rings clear in your head as a bell.
"Hi, Derrick," your voice is surprisingly clear and calm.
"Hey Dyl. What's up?"
"Um, nothing. I was just wondering…"internally, you gulp, afraid of what you were just considering doing. "Uh, maybe, about…" You can't bring yourself to say her name. "Ma-ma-math class. Are you learning systems of equations to?" You hear yourself blurt out the words, and feel your ears grow hot.
He smiles a little half smile. "Hell if I know," he says. "Ah, soccer practice," he adds, checking his watch. "See you."
You watch him walk away. And somehow, somewhere inside you, you find some kind of courage, and have an almost out-of-body experience, unconsciously hearing yourself ask him, "Are you going out with Massie?"
He turns slowly. "Why would I date her, when I have someone like you wrapped around my finger?" He smiles and walks away, leaving slightly confused, and deliriously happy.