Hey guys. Thanks for the reviews. This chapter will be a long one. (Finally) Please remember to tell me what you think and to give me some ideas for what to do with future story's and this one =) ~ Rebecca.

It was late at night and too late for anyone to be awake, but that's when I go out. Not to party's or to meet girls (Which is what everyone assumes) but I go out for a drive. Preferably a long drive that will take me to places I've never been. When I drive I think about my parents, Bruce and usually Kori. The rain was racing down my car windows and I drove slowly. Kori was probably sleeping in her small, warm bed. Bruce was probably in his office working.

I noticed a small figure when I was driving. I put my window down trying to see who it was. The figure became clearer and I realized who it was.

"Kori? What are you doing here." Her face was red and puffy. Like she had been crying.

"Kor, get in the car."

"I do not want to ruin your nice leather." She said between sobs.

"Please Kori just get in." She shook her head yes and got in.

"Why are you out here? Its raining."

"It was not raining when I went for a walk."

"Why you crying?" I asked wiping her tears.

"I wish to not talk about it." She looking out the window.

I reached into the back seat and pulled out some clothes. A pair of sweatpants and a football shirt.

"Here put these on." She glared at me.

"What?"

"I won't look. Just put them on." I closed my eyes tight and turned around. A few minuted later. She was done.

"You can look now." I turned to face her and she was looking at her fingers in her lap.

"Kori. Look at me." She looked up with her big green eyes. She was beautiful even when she was crying.

"Why don't you like me?" Finally I said it.

"You don't remember?" I shook my head no.

"Okay well, it was kindergarten. I didn't have any friends until first grade so I was always alone. I kinda had a crush on you." She blushed and looked down.

"So it was nap time the same day and you were laying next to me. When I woke up I had this weird gooey stuff in my hair. Everyone was laughing. The teacher came over and you got yelled at. But not in trouble. For the next couple of years you tormented me. Then all of a sudden you just stopped. You didn't come to school for a couple of weeks but when you came back you were sad."

"I remember now." I laughed.

"Why did you stop coming to school?" I coughed.

"Well um, my parents they died." I said softly.

"I'm sorry. You know how you asked why I was out here." This caught my attention.

"Yeah."

"Well my parents...passed away today. Well yesterday now." My heart broke. I knew exactly how she felt.

I cupped the back of her head with my hand and leaned toward her. My lips brushed hers. After a few seconds we started kissing deeper and deeper. Suddenly we both just parted and looked forward.

"Um yeah that didn't happen. I ugh..." I said

"Yeah, yeah. Totally. Umm so..."

"We should uhh...get going." I turned the car on and cranked the heat. She turned the jets so they were facing her. The rest of the ride was awkward and I keep trying to think of something to say but nothing came to mind. I reached her house. It was small and blue. She got out of the car and so did I. When she reached the door I stopped her.

"Kori."

"I'll see you at school tomorrow. Bye" She turned and opened her door.

I turned also and started down the walkway.

"Dick?"

I turned once more.

"Thank you for the ride home." I smiled.

"Any time." She smiled back.

I was tossing and turning in my bed. Why did I kiss her? I knew she was going to reject me. But she kissed me back. Maybe she was out of breath. Doubt it but just thinking it will make me feel better. What if she tells Roy? He will punch me. I'm surprised I didn't get detention. What if Roy doesn't let me on the team? When are try outs?

I needed to stop questioning myself. Especially when I don't know the answer.

Beep. Beep. Beep.

It was already morning. I hopped out of bed and jumped into the shower. Twenty minutes later I returned to my room with just a towel on. My phone started buzzing. It was Kori.

"Hello?"

"Hi Richard."

"Kori? Since when do you call me Richard?"

"I do not know. Do you think you can give me a ride to school? It's still kind of raining and I am pretty close to the school so-"

"Yes Kori, I can give you a ride to school."

"Thank you so much! Oh and can we take the long way? I do not really want to go by...Roy's house."

Score! She doesn't want to see him.

"Yeah anything. I'll be there in ten. Bye"

"Bye." We both hung up the phone.

YES! One step closer to Kori.

I quickly got ready and put my sunglasses on. I grabbed my keys and ran out the door.

When I pulled up to the side of the rode she immediately ran outside. She wore a pair of skinny jeans and a tight purple v-neck.

"Thank you for the ride."

"Anytime." She hopped in the car and pulled the mirror down. I laughed as she started to put on mascara.

"We're going down a bumpy road." I said.

"I know, but I am talented." I laughed again and she smiled.

We pulled up to the school and we both got out of the car. I started walking without her but she took my side and walked with me.

Congratulations Dick, she thinks of you as a friend.

"I will see you at lunch?" She asked and I shook my head yes and smiled. Now she wants to have lunch with me. But isn't she dating Roy. Oh crap.

I walked up to my locker and opened it. Then it got shut.

"What do you want Roy?" I asked.

"Stay away from Kori."

"What are you talking about? I brought her home. Thats it."

He shook his head no and walked away. Maybe Kori did tell him.

The bell rang signaling school had started. I wondered the halls until I found my first class: Fitness.

It was in the gym or outside. The whole idea of this class is so our school can be less fat and more fit. Inside the gym I met up with Victor.

"Hey Dick whats up with you and Roy?" Vic asked.

"He thinks I've been spending too much time with Kori. It was only one day." I answered.

"Since when does Kori like you?" I looked around the area.

"Can you keep a secret?"

"Yeah whats up?" I looked around again then leaned closer to Vic.

"I kissed Kori." His face was shocked.

"Did she uhh...yeah know, kiss back?" I nodded.

"Dude! What are you going to do?"

"I don't know. But she wants to sit with me at lunch so I won't be there."

"What do you want me to tell Roy?"

"Just tell him that I'm sitting with Kori." I answered back.

He laughed. "Okay, but don't come crying to me when he punches you."

"Trust me, it won't hurt." We both laughed as we walked outside to the basketball court.

When we got there we both played two on two with a couple of other guys. Eighty minutes later we returned back to the school to shower before out next class.

"Never, ever drop the soap in the locker room." Vic said as we exited the room.

"And if you do, you don't pick it up." I laughed.

"I've done that before. But I didn't pick it up." Vic laughed.

"Also never make eye contact while you shower." We both shivered at my statement.

When lunch came around I looked for Kori. I didn't see her anywhere so I took out my phone and sat at my usual table. And sure enough there she was sitting next to my usual seat talking to Roy.

This was going to be a long lunch.