Sorry it took me so long to update but my computer died… it just died and I lost everything. So I had to re-do this and I don't think it came out like I wanted to, but I gave it my best shot. Hopefully you'll like it. Enjoy!!! Please review cuz I don't know exactly where I want this story to go from here. I think it's falling flat and boring.

Chapter 7

Nia's POV

The night went by just like it was… awkward glances from William towards me and Gabe. I even think I saw Cass looking at me that way too. But I don't know anymore. I spent the rest of the evening with Gabe to avoid the talk with William. It's not that I'm uncomfortable being near him… it's just that I can't control myself when I'm around him. I've learned to be in control of my emotions for all this years that I'm not willing to throw it all away for a simple look from his gorgeous eyes. "I wanna get out of here" I say to Gabe, who's sipping from my forgotten beer.

"Ok. Let's go" He says, starting to stand up.

"No. I need to be alone for a moment" I say quickly. Gabe flashes me a smile.

"Ok. Take care and I'll tell your sister you went home… if I can find her" He says eyeing the room but not spotting Cass.

"Thanks. Talk to you later" I say, kissing his cheek and bolting towards the door. I stepped outside and I felt how the cold air filled my lungs. I open my small bag and take out a cigarette and small yellow lighter, lightening it and letting the intoxicating nicotine fill my lungs and relax me a little. I expelled the smoke and lean in a wall, taking my phone out and seeing 3 missed calls… all from the same number. I start to return the call but stop and turned my phone off before starting to walk down the street.

William's POV

I watched Estefania kiss Gabe's cheek and I couldn't help but feel jealous. I mean, I know I'm being selfish by wanting her attention on me but how can I not? I haven't seen her in so long and yet, she's spending her time with Gabe. Gabe? Really? I closed my eyes for what seemed like 5 seconds but when I opened them, she was gone… again. Maybe she went to the bathroom. "Hey, Bill, what's up?" Gabe says coming to sit beside me, with Nia's beer in his hands.

"Hey" I mutter.

"How's everything going? I haven't seen you in a long time" He says sipping from the bottle and I get furious all over again. The slightest thought of Nia and Gabe sharing something more than friendship is killing me. How come she can still have this hold on me? "Are you okay? Or are you going to bail on me too?" He said leaning in the couch and eyeing the dance floor.

"What do you mean?" I asked confused.

"Apparently my lotion isn't working because Nia left and I have the slightest feeling that you're about to go too. Does it really smell that bad?" He said, grabbing the front of his shirt and sniffing it. That brought a smile to my face. Leave it to Gabe to come up with stuff like that. Wait…

"Nia left?" I asked, turning to stare at him.

"Yeah, she said she wanted to be alone for a while. It's a little overwhelming for her to be back, you know? She tried so hard to leave all this behind but it doesn't seem to be working" He said, smiling at a girl that walked by. "And your constant staring didn't help much for that matter" He said patting my back. "She was wearing heels… I think you can catch her if you leave now" He said, standing up and following the girl that just walked by. I thought about it for a moment that maybe I jumped into conclusions judging Gabe and Nia. Maybe they were just friends. I'm such a dick for spending all my time here fuming about her being with him that I didn't get the balls to approach her. And even worse… I'm still sitting here doing nothing. I stand up quickly winning some weird looks from everyone around me before I walked to the door. I knew the place that Nia was going to go to be alone… she always went there.

Cassidy's POV

I'm pissed… she left. She left and she didn't even bother telling me. I had to know through Mike that Gabe told him that Estefania told him to tell me that she was leaving. But I don't know why it surprises me… leaving is what she does best. She has a master in it. "CASS" I hear someone yell on my ear.

"What?" I snapped to a smiling Pete.

"Why so serious? Come on, let's go dance" He says grabbing my hand and taking me to the dance floor again. He starts jumping around and doing goofy moves but what can you expect from Pete Went? Seriously? I smile starting to sway to the beat of the song. I quickly begin to loose myself. "See? Dancing makes everything better" He says into my ear. "Why were you so upset, anyway?"

"My sister left… again" I say bitter sweetly.

"Didn't she just arrive liked 3 hours ago?"

"Not the city, silly. She left the bar and she didn't even gave the heads up" I say, feeling like a spoiled brat. Pete laughs and grabs my hand, leading me to the bar.

"Oh my God, I can't believe you are actually mad about that. Last time I checked, she didn't need a babysitter"

"But she came with me" I said, stomping my foot and crossing my arms. Pate laughed out loud, throwing his head back. "I don't think it's funny. Doesn't she see this is hard for me? I barely know her"

"Don't you think she feels the same?" Pete said eyeing me. "Don't you think her feelings are running a thousand miles right now?" He says glaring at me. "She was forced to come back, not only to the place she runs from, but to her old life, to everything she gave up" He said, making a point.

"She wasn't forced to come" I said defending myself but feeling miserable for how selfish and self-centered I was being. Pete sighs and wraps and arm around my shoulder.

"She's just scared. She doesn't know how to deal with everything. Maybe a little time alone in her old city can clear everything up… or at least let her bear it. You just have to wait and see, have a little patience. She'll come around, you're impossible to ignore… even if you're annoying as hell" Pete says, nudging me with his hips. I smile up at him and rest my head in his shoulder. "And… if she is just 0.01% like you… she was going to come back for you if you asked her" He said kissing my forehead and leading me to the back lounge. I smiled knowing that everything Pete said was right. He didn't know her but he knows me… and that's enough for me right now.

A/N: Listening to "A story to tell your friends" from Every Avenue. I'm really digging this guys. If you have time… or if you ever read this, check them out. They're really good.