Here's Chapter 9. It's kinda like an OMG chapter. Haha. Enjoy!!

Chapter 9

I'd heard about her from talking to Kevin last night at the bowling alley. Her name was Allison, and she used to date Joe. According to Kevin, their relationship was good at first, but after a while she become way too attached to him. So, Joe decided to end it after about 3 months, and he told her that it would be best for them to stay friends. But Allison just couldn't let go.

As we got closer to the mall entrance, I saw Allison wave to Joe with a huge smile on her face. She looked over at me and then at our hands holding together, and I could see the envy and heartbreak in her eyes while she tried to make her smile look believable. 'Oh hey Joey! It's been a while, hasn't it?' Allison said enthusiastically, while walking over to give him a hug. 'Yeah, I guess it has.' Joe said as he backed away. 'How've you been?''Oh, I've been okay I guess' Allison sighed. 'It's been pretty boring for me for a while. But I see you're doing just fine these days.' She looked back again at me. 'Oh yeah' Joe said as he started to wrap his arms around me. 'This is Cassidy, my girlfriend. Her mom and my mom happen to be best friends way back.' I smiled at her, and she just kept giving me dirty looks. 'Well how nice! Guess we really do live in a small world, don' we?' Allison said, quite sarcastically. 'Yeah...sure...' Joe said. I could hear his eyes rolling as he said that.

I was tired of being stuck in this awkward situation for so long, so I looked up at Joe and said, 'Hey, we should get inside before it really gets crazy out here.''Yeah Joe, let's head inside.' Nick said. (I'd almost forgotten him and Emily were still there =P) 'Oh. Ok.' Allison began to say. 'Well, why don't I join you? I bet it would be more fun that way.' Emily looked at me and rolled her eyes, and I could tell exactly what she was thinking. I looked back at Allison and said, 'That's a very nice offer, but we don't want to make you feel like a fifth wheel. Maybe next time?' 'Oh...sure...I understand.' Allison said as she looked over at Joe. 'I guess I'll see you later Joe. It's nice seeing you again. 'Yeah definitely.'

As soon as she left. I felt a huge sigh of relief from Joe. 'Well, now that that's over, let's go shop till we drop!?' Emily said, lightening up the mood. We all smiled, and headed our way into the mall.

-----Allison's p.o.v.--------

Well, that was no use. And to believe that Kevin thought it would work. Now I really don't want to hear his reaction when I tell him what happened. Oh well, lemme just call him now to get it over with.

After I dialed Kevin's cell, he immediately picked up. 'So, did it work?' he asked. 'I tried to make it work, but Joe and that girl wouldn't budge.' I explained. 'I almost threw up, seeing them holding hands, smiling at each oth--"

'Ok, ok, I get it' Kevin said angrily. I could tell he was jealous. 'Just get back in there and try again.'

'Could you please remind me why you're making me do this??' I impatiently asked him.

'Just trust me. In the end, we'll both get what we want. You'll get back with Joe, and I'll be with Cassidy.'

'So you do like her! That's what this is all about! You're jealous of your own brother, aren't you?'

'I'm not jealous! I just don't think that Joe is right for her. But forget about this, let's get back to our plan. Now go back in the mall and keep trying!'

'Fine. But if this doesn't work out, you're gonna regret it.'

'Yeah, what ever. Just do what you have to.'

Kevin hung up before I could say anything else. I rolled my eyes, and headed back into the mall.

Oooooh didn't see that coming didja? Hehe =P. Reviews are greatly appreciated please. Even more drama's coming up!