Later, when Chad caught up with Taylor, she had been talking to Martha.

"Exactly. Then you double the amount used and add it to the liquids," Taylor agreed, nodding to her friend. A smile lit up Martha's face, but not because she had figured out how to finish her science experiment. When Chad approached, Martha spotted him before Taylor, since her back was to him.

"Thanks Tay, I have to dash," Martha told her, before waving and skipping off. Chad waited a moment, then tapped Taylor on the shoulder.

"Oh!" Taylor exclaimed, turning around to face Chad.

"Uh, sorry, I uh, I," Chad stumbled, and trailed off. This was harder then he would have thought. But the browned girl in front of him smiled widely.

"Hey Chad!" she said cheerfully. Her arms fidgeted at her sides. It was very tempting to throw her arms around his neck for a quick hug, but she resisted. The poor boy looked uncomfortable enough as it was. "What's up?" she asked, her head tilting slightly to the side. Dark brown curls fell softly over her shoulder as she did, and her eyes sparkled.

Chad was practically memorized. Taylor couldn't be an more beautiful. "Well, I was just thinking," he said. "I mean, about last night. When we talked on the phone," he clarified. "Were you really serious? Will you be my," he paused, to get the word out of his mouth. "My girlfriend?"

Another large smile spread on Taylor's soft features. "Of course," she replied happily. "Why wouldn't I be?"

Chad shuffled his feet underneath him. "I don't know, you think I'm a lughead basketball player..?" he mumured quietly.

"Chad, if I really thought that, I wouldn't have gone on a date with you. I wouldn't... I wouldn't like as much as I do," she laughed.

The dark boy blushed. "I really like you too," he replied.

Thank god Chad wasn't much taller, or it would make things difficult. Standing on her toes, Taylor reached up and leaned forward. Her lips met Chad's softly, and they shared their first kiss.

Finale chapter! Sorry it took SOOO long, and sorry it's super short! please enjoy and R&R!