AN-Chapter 14, WHOOOOT
''Charlie.'' she whispered.
He grinned an easy grin. ''Hey Kat. Enjoying the dance?''
''What are you doing? If Adam sees us talking-'' she broke off.
Charlie shrugged. ''If Adam sees us talking, he'll deal with it.''
Katie's mouth dropped in disbelief. ''Charlie, he doesn't want us together. I mean, he already found me a da-''
Charlie smiled at her. ''He got you what?''
''You.'' she whispered. ''It's you.''
''Me, what?'' he asked.
''Adam chose you. You're my date, aren't you?''
He smiled again and Katie embraced him. ''Why didn't you tell me?''
''And miss the chance to see whatever crazy thing you do to get back at him?'' he chuckled.
Katie grinned at him. ''So, you like the dress?''
Charlie's eyes turned soft as he took her in. ''I love the dress.''
''I missed you.'' she whispered.
He kissed her forehead softly, ''I missed you too.''
A new song came over the speakers and he took her hand, leading her to the dance floor.
''Why Charles, I didn't know you danced.'' Katie said, as they moved together with ease.
''Only for you, sweetheart.'' he whispered.
A few feet away from the couple, stood Adam, his arms crossed over his chest. Then, a blonde popped up next to him.
''You did the right thing.'' Julie murmured.
Adam sighed, wrapping an arm around her.
''I guess so. She's happy right? They're both happy.''
''And, you got your best friend back.'' Julie said.
Adam grinned and kissed her. ''Yea, I did do the right thing.''
Julie smiled as she was led to the dance floor. ''Yes you did.''
Once the song was over, Charlie leaned in and whispered. ''Wanna go for a walk?''
She nodded and they left the gym, walking around the grounds. Walking hand-in-hand, they made their way over to the lake.
Suddenly he grabbed her arm, turning her towards him, and he kissed her. Katie threaded her hands through his hair and moaned. His hands roamed over her back. They broke apart, breathless, and he leaned his forehead against hers.
''It's been ages since I kissed you.'' he whispered.
''I know.'' she whispered back.
''I missed it.'' he said.
''I did too.'' she said, leaning up to kiss him again.
They broke apart and Charlie sighed, happily.
''Charlie, what made Adam change his mind?'' she asked.
''We talked. I told him how much I care about you, how much you mean to me.'' he said.
Katie smiled.
''And, I told him how much I love you.'' he said.
Katie froze, the smile slipping off her face. ''What?''
''I love you, Kat. I love your smile, your laugh. I love being with you, being around you. I love everything about you Katie.'' Charlie whispered.
Katie bit her lip. ''We should probably go inside.''
She started to walk away, but Charlie grabbed her. ''Don't run away Kat. Talk to me, tell me what you're feeling.''
''I'm scared.'' she whispered.
''You think I'm not? Kat, I've never felt this way before.''
'What about Linda?'' she demanded.
He sighed. ''I loved her, but this? Kat, this makes me feel alive, like I could do anything. I feel like I could jump off the Empire State building and live!''
Katie let a small smile appear. ''Please, don't do that. I don't think it would work that way.''
Charlie sighed, embracing her. ''Kat, I love you. With all my heart, I love you.''
She wrapped her arms around his neck and held him close. Breathing in his scent, the memories came flooding back to her.
''Charlie.'' she whispered.
''Hmm?''
''I love you.''
He grinned, brightly and pulled away from her. Her smile matched his own.
''I kinda figured you did.'' he said.
She glared playfully at him.
''Well, if you know everything then-''
But he cut her off with a passionate kiss.
They made their way back inside. As they went to get something to drink, Adam popped up.
''Hey guys.'' he said.
Katie smiled and Charlie nodded. ''Sup, Banksie?''
''I was wondering if I could steal Katie away for a second.'' he said.
Charlie nodded and Katie leaned up to kiss his cheek. ''I'll be right back.''
''I'll be waiting.'' he said.
Adam led Katie onto to the dance floor. ''Alright, what do you want?
''What do you mean?'' asked Adam.
''You never dance, and you think dancing with me is stupid and wrong. What's up, big brother?''
''I wanted to apologize for the way I acted.'' he said.
''You did act like a jerk. But, maybe we should have told you sooner.'' Katie said.
Adam nodded. ''So, you really like him, huh?''
She smiled. ''I love him.''
''You've really grown up this year.'' Adam sighed.
''We both have. Mom and Dad made us.'' Katie said.
''At least we had each other.'' he said.
''Well, we'll always have that.'' she told him.
The song ended and Katie smiled at her brother. ''Thank you, for picking my date.''
He smiled at her. ''You're welcome.''
She walked over to Charlie and kissed him. ''I love you.''
''I love you too.'' he said.
The Next Morning
Maddie woke up with a pounding in her head. She felt as if someone misplaced their drums and thought her head would make a good substitute.
''Good morning sunshine.'' an all too familiar voice said.
She groaned and looked up at Dean.
''What are you doing here?'' Maddie asked.
''Laughing at your discomfort.'' Dean told her.
''Well, you laughed. You can leave now.''
''No, I can't. I haven't told you how stupid you were last night.''
Maddie winced. ''Not so loud.''
''Damn it Maddie. What if I hadn't been there to get those guys away from you! You were wasted, they could have done anything to you.''
''I would have handled it.'' she snapped.
He sighed. ''I'm sorry that I hurt you Maddie. I'm sorry that I made you go and drink your ass off. I'm sorry that I don't see you as a potential date.''
Maddie sat up and looked at him. ''Dean, don't apologize. I made a fool out of myself, it wasn't your fault.''
''I made you upset. I could have handled it better.''
''I acted like a real bitch last night, didn't I?'' she asked.
''Oh yeah. You said some stupid things to Katie.'' he told her.
''Of course I did.'' Maddie groaned.
''I don't think she'll be too upset. Friends forgive friends.'' Dean assured her.
''Are we friends, Dean?'' she asked.
''Do you want to be?'' Dean asked.
''Yes, I do. I don't want you to treat me like some weird stalker girl with a crush, though. If we're going to be friends, then we both have to forget my stupid crush.'' Maddie insisted.
''Stupid crush? Gee, thanks.'' he said.
Maddie smiled.
''Ok, we're friends.'' he held out his hand.
She shook it. ''Friends.''
''Now as a friend, I must say, you acted like an idiot last night.''
As Maddie nursed her hangover, Katie came in the room. She was out of her dress and make-up, wearing her hoody and jeans again.
''Hello.'' she greeted.
''Kat, Oh my Gosh, I am sooooooooooooooo sorry about last night, I-''
''Don't worry, it was the alcohol talking. I forgive you.''
Maddie sighed in relief.
''Just don't let it happen again.''
''Are you kidding me? My head is pounding, I was sick three times today, and I look like shit. There is no way I am ever doing that again.''
Katie laughed.
''So, how was the dance?'' Maddie asked.
''It was ok.''
''And how was your date?'' she asked.
''Incredible! It was Charlie!'' she exclaimed.
Maddie just smiled.
''You knew, didn't you?'' Katie asked.
''Duh. My job was to take you out shopping. I'm glad you had fun.''
Katie smiled softly. ''I love him.''
Maddie smiled too. ''I knew that too.''
The girls laughed and Katie sat down next to Maddie on her bed.
''Give me more details.''
Katie thought for a moment. ''Charlie walked me home last night. We kissed goodnight, and my dad opened the door.''
''Uh-oh.'' Maddie remarked.
Katie nodded. ''He stood there, frozen for like two minutes. Charlie coughed and he suddenly came back, demanding to know what was going on.''
''What did you say?''
''I didn't say anything. Charlie started saying that my dad had an incredible daughter and that he really loved and cared about me. He kept saying how talented and sweet I was. As he was saying all these things about me, I swear my dad looked at me for the first time.''
''So, how does he feel about you and Charlie?'' Maddie asked.
Katie smirked. ''I believe his exact words were, ''Well Katie, at least he's a good hockey player.''
They laughed again.
''So, how was Dean?''
''We're friends. Just friends, but still, it's a start in the right direction.'' Maddie said.
''I bet he'll open his eyes one day, Mads.''
''I hope so, Kat. I meant what I said he is the guy of my dreams, '' Maddie sighed, ''Now all he's go to do is realize it.''
Katie laughed. ''It will happen. True Love occurs when you least expect it.''
''When did you become loves spokesperson?'' Maddie asked.
''The moment Charlie kissed me.'' she grinned.
AN-And I think here's a good place to end this chapter! Thanks for reading and review!