A/N: Hey, guys! This chapter kind of jumps around and changes 'point of view' a lot. So just bear with me, K?

~Amanda

Chapter 3:

Holden stared at the suit hanging at the back of his door. Then over to the red tie that was supposed to match Liv's dress. The dress that she refused to let him see. He took a deep breath, then got up and grabbed the suit.

The Rooney twins were doing the finishing touches for prom. Liv was fixing her curls, while Maddie was touching up her makeup. Liv was so excited, she could barely stand it!

"Come on, Liv! I can't believe you still won't let me see your dress!" Maddie complained. Liv had done her hair and makeup while dressed in a robe.

"Maddie, if I let you see my dress, it will ruin all the fun! Besides, I haven't even let Mom see my dress. And I can tell it's killing her." Liv said with a smile.

"Whatever, Liv. You don't see me hiding my dress from everyone." Maddie said motioning to her lavender dress.

"Maddie, sweetie, frankly, I'm surprised you even put on a dress at all."

Maddie was almost offended and opened her mouth to protest, then thought about it. "You know what," she said. "Me too."

Liv nodded. Then the doorbell rang. The twins shared the same excited look. "Well, that's perfect timing. I'm ready, so I'll see which of our dates arrived first." Maddie said, picking up Diggie's boutonniere. "And would you hurry up and put on your dress? We don't want to keep them waiting too long." she said.

"I know, I know!" responded Liv. "Just go!" she said as she shooed her sister out of the room. When she closed the door, she ran over to her closet and got out her dress.

Maddie came downstairs to her father staring down Diggie and her mother trying to figure out the camera. Diggie's face lit up when he spotted her coming down the stairs. Maddie couldn't tell if it was because he was admiring her or because he was relieved that she saved him from the awkwardness that is her parents. Maybe it was both.

"Dad," she said to Pete, as she grabbed Diggie's hand. "Step away from the boyfriend."

"Maddie, I could tell you the same thing." Pete responded.

"Oh, Pete. Leave the poor kids alone." Said Karen.

"Come on, Karen, they know I'm kidding." He said.

"That's only because you finally accepted the fact that they're together." she said, as she still played with the camera.

"Exactly." said Pete. "And because I know Diggie so well." He said, clapping the boy on the back. "Liv's date on the other hand…"

"You leave Holden alone!" Karen scolded her husband. "He's a nice boy!"

"But I don't know that." Pete argued.

Karen just rolled her eyes. "Well don't be too hard on him. That's all I ask."

"Yeah, he's already nervous enough." added Diggie. He then realized he probably shouldn't have made his friends feelings so public. "But don't tell him I said that."

"Poor boy doesn't know what's coming." said Karen, motioning to Pete.

Holden straightened his tie in front of the mirror one last time, then ran his hands through his short, curly hair. He took a deep breath, grabbed Liv's corsage, and was out the door.

He could practically hear his heart pounding in his ears as he walked up to the Rooney's doorstep. He knocked. When it opened, Liv's father, Pete was standing in the doorway. Holden swallowed. "Mr. Rooney." he said with a nod and a nervous smile.

"Holden." Pete returned his greeting, looking him up and down. And so it begins. Holden thought. Liv had warned him that her father might act a little crazy. "I'm watching you, son." said Pete, not breaking eye contact.

Karen came to Holden's rescue. "Pete, you be in charge of the camera." she said, putting the camera in her husband's hands and gently shoving him to the side. "Hello, Holden. Don't you just look so handsome?" She said, giving him a friendly smile.

"Thank you, Mrs. Rooney." He said politely. He didn't realize he was fixing his tie yet again until he caught Pete's knowing smirk. Come on, Holden. He thought to himself. Quit being so awkward. But that's just the effect that Liv had on him, he decided. Just then, some movement at the top of the stairs caught his attention. He looked up just in time to see the beautiful blonde girl he loves walking down the stairs. His heart stopped and everything seemed to be going in slow motion She was wearing an amazing red dress that matched perfectly to his tie just like she promised it would. Her blonde hair hung in perfect curls landing just above her shoulders. Everyone else turned their attention to the oldest Rooney child. Karen and Maddie seemed to be really happy to finally see her dress.

Their eyes met and then she was smiling. A beaming smile that lit up the entire room. He couldn't contain his own smile as she walked down the stairs, her eyes still locked on his. It was like something from a movie. He opened his mouth to tell her how incredible she looked, but no words came out. He was absolutely speechless.

Karen spoke first. "Liv, sweetheart, you look so beautiful."

"Yeah, Liv, that dress is killer!" Maddie added.

Liv was practically beaming. "Thanks, guys."

"Liv, honey, you really do look amazing." said Pete.

"Aww, thanks, Daddy." said Liv, giving her father a hug. She then started to walk towards Holden. "Hi." she said sweetly.

"Wow." Holden said at last. Pete's gaze was now back on him, which told him that he should probably choose his next words wisely. "You look…" He started. He paused. Searching for the perfect word to describe it. "You look stunning, Liv."

A/N: *Awkward fangirl noises* Guys, is it weird to fangirl over your own work? If it is, then I don't care! Anyway, I sincerely hope you're enjoying the story so far! But next chapter, it's gonna take a turn, and I just know my friend is gonna hate me for it. (Hehe, love ya, hon.)

~Amanda