Author's Note: I know these last two chapters are going to be short, but I really want to get a head start on my new story, Cellphone Wars, which was sort of an idea that popped into my head while reading a Living Life With Derek fanfic. Enjoy chapter seven, guys!

Chapter Seven: Everyone Needs A Someone

"Do you want a ride?" Gabriella asked after school, and Haylie shook her head.

"No. I'll just call my mom." she explained, because usually, Ryan brings her home, but lately, Haylie has been avoiding him.

Gabriella looked at her, and gave the blonde a smile.

"Okay then.."

Haylie gave her best friend one final smile before heading down to the auditorium to think before calling her mother, who would be shocked to find out Ryan wasn't her cabbie to and from school (Haylie has a car, a small, blue one that is cherry-themed, but since Ryan insists he drives her, Haylie barely drives herself).

A sound was heard, and Haylie jumped a mile, because the sound was so sound, and she opened her cellphone to reveal a call in waiting.

"Hey." she responded, and she was certainly to surprised to hear Ryan's voice on the other line.

"Hey yourself. I see your avoiding me again." Ryan explained, and Haylie wanted to smile, but the frown wouldn't budge.

"Yeah...someone told me they saw you with Tara, and..."

"I told her you were really special to me, Haylie." Ryan told her, and that's when the frown turned into a small smile.

"She could have killed me, Ryan!" she stated, and Ryan chuckled.

"I wouldn't let her do that, Haylie. Actually, I want myself hurt than you because I value your safety, corny as that sounds."

Haylie drew her knees up to her chest as the smile she had on her face began to grow bigger in size.

"Yeah, it's definately corny, but it's sweet at the same time." Haylie told him, and she heard him laugh.

"I'm a corny guy." Ryan commented, and Haylie felt a giggle escape her mouth, and she knew she couldn't stay at Ryan any longer, unless she forced herself.

"Your laughing. So, does that mean I can be your cabbie again?" Ryan asked, and Haylie grinned.

"Yes, it means you can be my cabbie again." Haylie stated.

"Good."

For some reason, Haylie thought Ryan's voice sounded closer, and she said, "You seem closer..."

"Turn around, Blondie."

Haylie rolled her eyes, but did as she told, and she smiled when she saw Ryan standing in the doorway.

"I hate it when you call me that." Haylie explained as she closed her cellphone shut, and Ryan walked towards her.

"Well, how about the nicknames you gave me? Drama boy? Peguin?" he asked, and she laughed while he grinned.

"Okay, I guess those nicknames are bit harsh." Haylie exclaimed, and he sat down next to her.

"Of course not. I like the nicknames you give me." Ryan told her, and she looked at him.

"Really?"

Ryan leaned in to give her a kiss on the lips, and he pulled back, he nodded.

"Yeah. If it's one thing I like about you, it's how you act like a child."

"I think Lilly's rubbing off on me." Haylie commented, and Ryan laughed once again, while she grinned.

The super-sidekick couple that was by Troy and Gabriella were back together, and this time for real.