Angela and Rickie were putting on their make-up for the reunion. Angela still wasn't too sure about Rayanne's reassurance that Jordan was willing to have a proper talk.
"I'm not sure if I should go Rickie"
Rickie sighed and took the eye-liner off of her "Don't be silly sweetie, it'll be fun and it'll be good to see old faces"
Angela looked at her reflection and sighed. " I rang Matt earlier, he knows that something is wrong. Oh Rickie, he sounded so upset. I'm dreading telling him"
Rickie put his arm over her shoulder and squeezed her. "Ang, It's better you end it now, than stand him up at the alter"
Angela sighed again and nodded "It's just going to be awkward, I hate awkwardness"
Rickie sat down on her bed and rolled his eyes "Angela, you escaping the awkwardness is what got you into this mess in the first place"
Angela turned to Rickie and smiled faintly "Thanks for reminding me of that Mom"
The doorbell rang and Graham's voice bellowed "ANGELA, RICKIE...RAYANNES HERE!"
Angela pulled Rickie up from her bed "C'mon then..Lets go.."
They both ran down the stairs and got into Tino's car. Tino was wearing a black suit, he had a great big gold medallion around his neck" Angela giggled at him. "Tino, you look like a pimp"
Tino turned to Angela and glared. "hey, this medallion cost me a month's pay packet, don't diss the bling" his glare turned into a wink and he smiled.
Rayanne was wearing a sliver dress, she looked sophisticated and a shadow of how people remembered her in high school.
"So Angelica, Rickie are you ready for this..once again gracing the halls of Liberty High?" she giggled. Tino turned to Rayanne and kissed her tenderly on the lips "Sweetheart you look amazing..This will be fun"
Rayanne laughed and held Tino's hand "Tino, you never went to Liberty High..when did you ever show for a lesson?"
Tino laughed "Baby, I was always there in spirit" he started the car and they headed for the high school.
The gym of Liberty High was packed. All around were old students giggling and hugging. A DJ was playing songs from the year they left and the place was buzzing with excitement.
Sitting on the bench was Brian Krakow, alone as usual and squinting at a woman trying to remember her name. The woman looked over at him and frowned in recognition. She was short but had a great figure , her long black curls hanging loosely down her back..She smiled at him and made her way over to where he was seated.
"Krakow? Is that you?" she asked.
"Um..yea..and you're like?" he asked puzzled, she seemed so familiar but he couldn't put his finger on her name.
"Delia" she replied.
"Oh my god..Delia Fisher!! You look so ...different!" he gushed, hardly believing who stood in front of him.
She giggled and shook his hand."I've lost a few stones, I model now. Not catwalk stuff obviously because of my height, but I do stuff for magazines" she smiled.
He took her hand and smiled shyly. "Would you like a drink..?"
Just then they were interrupted by an angry Sharon Cherski. "Stay away from her Krakow" she glared, pulling Delia away from him.
Brian laughed at Sharon's anger. "Give it up Cherski, it's been 10 years already"
Delia laughed and hugged Sharon, amazed that after all this time Sharon hadn't forgotten the way Brian had treated her.
"It's ok Sharon, let's go get a beer.." They went to the drinks table and grabbed a few bottles of beer.
Rayanne, Tino, Rickie and Angela entered the gym. It felt so strange being back there and all were hesitant to move any further than they had to.
Tino scoured the place, looking for anyone he'd remotely remember. He spotted Shane and smiled. "HEY JONES OVER HERE!!" he waved frantically. Shane looked over to where the voice came from and instantly broke out into a huge grin.
He ran over and grabbed Tino into a bear hug. "Tino man, how's it going? Haven't seen you for years dude!"
Tino quickly released Shane, embarrassed that it may ruin his cool reputation. "Yea I'm good man. married now, and really happy.."
Shane raised his eyebrows in shock. "Wow you?Married?..To who?" Rayanne poked Shane in the ribs and smiled "Hey Jones" Shane looked from her to Tino and then back to Rayanne, he smirked and said "I always thought you guy's would hook up y'know, how's it going Graff"
"Things are going great Shane" she smiled as she cuddled into her husband.
Angela and Rickie were watching the people on the dance-floor, Rickie was itching to dance, but didn't want to leave Angela alone.
Shane nodded to Angela and said " Catalano is on his way, he's running a bit late" Angela smiled faintly and looked at Shane "Thanks" she smiled. "Yea y'know whatever.." Shane replied "Just sort it out already, you guy's stress me out"
Rickie was watching the dancing, eager to join in. He felt arms slide around his waist and turned to see Delia grinning up at him. He recognised her instantly and gave a huge hug. Just then they heard it, that song..
What is love Baby Don't hurt me, Don't hurt me...No more...
They looked to each other with wide grins "It's our song!" squealed Delia.."Let's dance!" Rickie didn't need asking twice, they both flew onto the dance-floor and starting gyrating madly.
Angela was laughing at Rickie and Delia, it was like being back in time seeing them have so much fun together. She looked towards the entrance to the Gym and saw Jordan leaning against a wall, watching her. Their eyes met and he smiled faintly, Angela waved slightly and smiled back.
Shane saw Jordan and Angela staring at each other and he gently shoved Angela in Jordan's direction. "Go, sort it out" he whispered encouragingly.
Angela took a deep breath and started walking slowly towards Jordan. He didn't wait for her, he turned and left the Gym. Angela had to run to catch up with him.
When she got outside, Jordan was leaning against the wall smoking. "Why didn't you stay in there?" she said , a little out of breath through running after him.
"Too noisy" he shrugged. Angela just stood there staring at him, Jordan was looking around, not daring to look into her eyes.
"So, Graff, like..came over and we talked" he said simply. Angela bowed her head and muttered "I know"
He lifted her chin with his hand and said" Why couldn't you come back? It would have been a hell of a lot less awkward"
Angela placed her hand over Jordan's and whispered "I'm here now, and that's what matters right?" Jordan gave her a small smile and whispered back" Yea ,you're here now"
Jordan pulled her into a hug and buried his face in her hair "So now we sit down and talk okay? Neither one of us will shout, or run out on each other alright?"
Angela looked into his eyes and nodded. "Agreed, but not here. Let's go back to yours"
Jordan took Angela's hand and they headed for his apartment, this time there was no rain, there were no feelings of doubt and there was no silence. They both talked about old times, about school and the things they used to do, they didn't talk about the important stuff, that would be saved for the privacy of his apartment.