AN-And here we are, chapter 13, everyone smile! OK, uh all I can say is enjoy!

Katie still couldn't believe that her brother had taken it upon himself to get her a date to the end of the school dance and that her best friend was so happy, that they went shopping together. As first, Katie was dead set against going, but maybe she could have fun. After all, the thought of giving her brother a heart attack sounded very good.

So, Katie chose a dress unlike her. It was low cut, off the shoulder dress. It was a thin, red material and she bought shoes to match. She was going to let Maddie do her hair and makeup before the dance. Maddie was ecstatic.

While Katie stood in front of the mirror trying on her dress, she closed her eyes and imagined Charlie standing next to her. He'd hold her in his arms and whisper, in that husky voice he used then they were alone, ''You look beautiful.''

''You look beautiful.''

At first she thought it was because of the heat in the store, causing her to hear things. Then she thought it was her imagination, because there was no way she could really be hearing his voice. Then, she felt a hand on her shoulder.

''Charlie.'' she whispered, not even turning around.

''Kat.'' he whispered in that voice. Her eyes snapped open and she turned to face him.

He drank her in, looking at her through hungry eyes.

''Hey stranger.'' she said, her voice unnaturally silky.

''Hey.'' he said.

''What are you doing here?'' she asked.

He gestured over to the men's side of the store, his eyes never leaving her. ''Guy needed an opinion on a suit.''

''Boy, that couple needs for everything, huh?'' she asked.

He nodded, stepping closer to her. ''So, what's with the dress?''

''The...the uh dress?'' she asked, nervously.

He nodded.

''I'm going to the...to the dance.'' she said.

''Oh, I didn't even know you had a date.'' he said, softly.

''Neither did I, until yesterday,'' Katie said.

Charlie looked at her, confused.

''Adam chose my date.'' she said.

Charlie laughed. ''Of course he did. Do you know who?''

Katie thought he was taking it quite well. ''No clue.''

Charlie nodded, thoughtfully. ''Well, whoever he is, he's very lucky.''

Katie wasn't expecting his laid back attitude over something like this. ''I'm the lucky one, I mean, I'm going to have a blast with him. I can already tell.''

''I bet you will. I should go, and help Guy. You uh, you look incredible Katie.''

She winced inwardly. So she was just Katie now, huh?

''Yea, well bye Charlie.'' she said.

''Bye Katie.'' he said, leaving.

She watched him go, her heart sinking with every step he took.

That afternoon, Maddie dragged Katie along with Connie and Julie and the girls got their hair and nails done. Connie and Katie were waiting for their nails to dry.

''So, Maddie told me about your dress. It does not sound like something you would wear.'' Connie said.

Katie shrugged. ''I'm growing up. Plus, it's a good way to give Adam a heart attack. Cons, he got me a date!'' she exclaimed.

''It sounds sweet.'' Connie cooed.

Katie glared at her. ''It's embarrassing!''

''Ok ok, so it's a little embarrassing. Adam's just trying to be a good brother.''

''If he wanted to be a good brother, then why not let me be with Charlie? I mean I actually love-'' she broke off.

''Actually love...who Kat?'' Connie asked, already knowing the answer.

''No one, it came out wrong. I just can't believe him. I can only date guys he chooses?''

Connie decided to let it drop. ''Maybe he just wants to find a good guy for you, someone he can trust.''

Katie glared at her. ''Fine, take his side, everyone else has.''

Once the hair and nails thing was done, the girls went back to the dorms to put on their dresses. Once they were ready, they headed downstairs, where Guy and Adam were waiting. Guy walked over to Connie and embraced her. He whispered something into her ear that made her giggle, pushing him away softly. Katie watched them, longingly.

Adam grinned at Julie. ''You look beautiful.''

Julie kissed him and he turned to Katie and Maddie.

''You guys look good too. Kat, your date is meeting you there, ok?''

''Whatever.'' Katie said.

They got ready to go, Connie and Guy would take his car. Adam, Julie, Maddie, and Katie would pile into his car.

Once they arrived, Katie tugged Maddie away from their group. Adam followed.

''Katie, I know your upset, but you need to stick with me if you want to see your date.''

Katie glared at him and opened her mouth to speak her mind. Maddie stopped her.

''She'll find you later Adam.'' she said.

Adam nodded and reluctantly left to go find Julie. Maddie turned to Katie.

''Let's go inside and live a little.'' Maddie said.

Katie laughed and followed her.

Once inside, they came across a couple guys with beer.

''Hey, you girls want some?'' one asked, his eyes raking over Katie.

''No thanks.'' she replied, feeling violated by his eyes.

''Sure.'' Maddie replied, taking a bottle from them.

The boys turned their attention to her, while Katie grabbed her arm.

''Are you serious? You don't drink, what's up?'' she hissed.

Maddie shrugged. ''I want to live a little.''

Katie took the bottle from her hands. ''By being drunk?''

Maddie glared at her and took the bottle back. ''You're not my mom and you can't tell me what to do.''

She followed the two boys as they left and Katie watched her go, worried.

Connie was currently in Guys arms as they swayed to the music.

''I love you.'' he whispered.

''I love you too.'' she whispered.

They kissed.

''So, what are your summer plans?'' he asked.

Connie shrugged. ''I wanted to go see Julie, but I don't know.''

Guy nodded softly.

''Why do you ask?''

''Well, my parents wanted to go to Florida. Mike wants to go to Disneyworld.''

Connie smiled as she fondly recalled Guy's nine-year-old little brother.

''And they said, I could invite you.'' he said.

Connie smiled brightly. ''You're parents rock.''

''I know. So, do you wanna come?'' he asked.

''Hmm, you, me, the beaches, the sun, the bathing suits? Can't think of a better way to spend my summer.'' she whispered.

''You read my mind, baby.'' he whispered back.

They kissed again.

Katie walked across the dance floor, looking for the Bash Brothers. She found them flirting with a couple of girls and walked over to them.

''Dean, Fult, I need your help.'' she said.

The two girls eyed her, glaring.

''Who is she?'' they asked, simultaneously.

''A friend.'' Fulton said.

''Well get rid of her.'' one of them said.

Dean glared. ''Maybe we should get rid of you.''

The girls glared at them and once again at Katie before they huffed loudly and walked away.

''What's wrong Kat?'' Fulton asked.

''It's Maddie. She went off with a couple of guys, she was drinking. I'm worried about her.''

Dean nodded. ''We'll find her, don't worry.''

''Thanks guys. I'm going to keep looking.''

As she walked away, Fulton turned to Dean.

''Are you going to be able to do this?'' he asked.

Dean sighed. ''It's my fault she's upset enough to drink. I want to help her.'' he said.

Dean later found her with the two boys. It was obvious she was drunk. He walked over to them, but Katie got there first.

''Mads, come on, I'm taking you home.'' Katie said, taking her arm.

Maddie wrenched away from her grasp and glared.

''No, I want to stay here, it's nice and I don't feel sad.''

''Mads, I know how you feel. I'm depressed too, but drinking is not the answer.''

Maddie laughed, bitterly. ''You have no clue how I feel Katie. The boy of my dreams rejected me. I didn't end things with him, I had nothing with him. At least you had yours! So don't think you know how I feel.

By now an audience had crowded around them.

''Maddie please.'' Katie said.

One of the boys stepped forward, draping an arm around Maddie. ''She wants you to go. So get lost.''

He started kissing her neck. Dean had seen enough. He stepped forward, easily towering over both boys.

''Get away from her.'' he demanded quietly, the threat obvious.

The one with his arms draped around Maddie merely chucked while his friend stepped away. ''Make me.''

So, Dean did. He easily forced his arms off Maddie. Once she was out of the way, he picked the guy up by his shirt and glared.

''If I ever see you anywhere near her again, I will hurt you.'' he said.

Dean let go and the boy fell to the floor in a heap. Everyone laughed and he stood up, glaring at Dean. Trying to save whatever dignity he had left, he said. ''Fine keep her, I'm not scared of you.''

Then the boys were gone, and Dean put an arm around Maddie, keeping her standing. The crowd slowly disappeared.

''Thanks Dean.'' Katie said, smiling at him. ''We should take her home.''

Just then Adam hurried over to them. ''Kat, there you are...what happened?''

''Maddie got drunk. We're gonna take her home.'' Katie explained.

''You can't go. Your date's here.'' Adam protested.

''You stay, I can get her back.'' Dean said. ''I know how...important this is to you.''

Katie glared at him and he laughed, carefully picking Maddie up and taking her away.

She turned to Adam. ''Fine who is it?''

''Go to the refreshment table. He'll meet you there.'' Adam said.

''Fine, but before I do, know this. I really despise you right now, and I will do everything in my power to either have a really really bad time or a really really good time with him.'' she said.

To her disappointment, he showed no signs of anger or anything. He just nodded and walked away. Katie went to the refreshment table. Every guy there had a date, so he obviously wasn't there yet. She got some punch and drank some while she waited.

Then, she felt a presence behind her and a hand landed on her shoulder. At that very moment, everything froze. The dancers stopped dancing, the music stopped playing, all noises came to an end.

Katie Banks knew who's hand was on her shoulder. She knew who was standing behind her, probably looking incredibly sexy in his tux. She turned around, slowly, taking him in.

''Charlie.'' she whispered.

AN-And there is where we end this chapter. Thanks for reading and please review!