A/N: Short, but cute! I hope I don't annoy you to death with the instant messaging and text messaging in this chapter, but in my experience that's how things happen. Enjoy!

Chapter 6: Messages

"Well, I guess I better get in the house. I'm late and I don't want my mom to call the cops on me." I said.

He laughed. "Yeah, not to mention you're standing here with a guy who could probably pass for 21." He said jokingly, but he did have a point.

"I'll see you tomorrow in Drawing, right?" I asked, praying the answer would be yes.

"Of course." He smiled. "My friends might have a slight tendency to skip, but you don't have to worry about me."

"Cool. See you then." I turned and walked towards my house.

"Bye!" He called after me. My dog finally realized Seth was outside and starting barking.

"Shoot." I muttered. "So much for going incognito." I opened my door as quick as I could and Daisy immediately stood on her hind legs to reach my face. "Down Daisy!" I cried, lightly shoving her in an attempt to save my face and arms from being scratched. "Hi mom!"

I heard my mom call hi from down the stairs. I headed towards the kitchen to grab a snack. It was a miracle that my mom wasn't lecturing me yet for being late. I climbed the stairs and rounded the corner to my mom's room.

"Hi mom."

"Why were you late?" She inquired. Totally calm. Uh oh.

"The bus didn't have any seats left so I had to walk." I said, and it was totally true.

"Then why didn't you call me?"

"Because I knew it wouldn't take much longer than riding the bus." I said lamely.

She snorted. "Right. Well you better call me next time or I'm going to severely punish you."

I nodded. "I promise."

"Fine. Go do your homework now." She said, finally smiling. I tried to look abashed as I exited her room. I considered myself lucky for only being lectured. Plus, she was pretty much in a good mood, and I didn't want to ruin that. I didn't have softball so I technically had the rest of the day to do my homework. I decided to get it done sooner rather than later. One excruciating hour later, I had it all done. Feeling a strong sense of self-pride, I lounged on my bed, watching videos on my laptop. I felt my phone buzz in my pocket. Aimee, I figured. I was right. Little did I expect the extreme excitement in her message.

OMG KAYLA!! You HAVE to sign into messenger like NOW!!

Oh my. Something dramatic was happening. I quickly opened a new tab in my internet browser and quickly typed the website for instant messaging. I logged in as fast as I could, and as soon as Aimee saw I was logged on she sent me a message.

Diabeticchick: OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG I AM LIKE HYPERVENTILATING RIGHT NOW!

Iluvsoftball12: ?? And can you tone down the capital letters? ;)

Diabeticchick: NO!! Well maybe… But you don't understand how MONUMENTAL this is!!

Iluvsoftball12: Lol Aimee, it would help if you would -tell- me. :P

Diabeticchick: Levi just called me!! AND I ANSWERED THE PHONE!

Iluvsoftball12: :-O You never answer your phone! You have like a strict "texting only" preference!

Aimee and I were both the kind of people who can't stand talking on the phone.

Diabeticchick: And that isn't even the monumental news!! :D

Iluvsoftball12: Aimee, the suspense is killing me. Are you trying to get me to get down on my virtual knees and beg?!

Diabeticchick: As funny as that would be, I think I'll just tell you: HE ASKED ME OUT! :D:D:D

Iluvsoftball12: No way!! What'd you say?!

Diabeticchick: I said… YES!

Iluvsoftball12: O. M. G!!

Diabeticchick: I know, crazy right?

Iluvsoftball12: So, are you telling your mom or dad first?

Diabeticchick: …

Iluvsoftball12: Ha ha! Bet you never thought of that! Well, you have fun with that, congrats! I gotta sign off, but you can tell me all about it tomorrow! That is, if you aren't otherwise occupied. ;)

Diabeticchick: Very funny. :P Ttyl!

Iluvsoftball12 has signed off.

That was definitely monumental news. I wished I could have been able to celebrate with her more, but the news had awoken a strange feeling in the pit of my stomach. It was longing. I wanted what she had just gotten, and I still felt like I never would. My phone buzzed again, this time next to me on my bed. The screen read: 1 New Message: Seth. Holy crud. I flipped my phone open and pressed enter.

Hi Kayla. Does this work?

Ok, just a regular question. I sent a message back quickly.

Hey Seth, yeah it works perfectly. :D

Not one minute later, my phone was buzzing with a reply.

Sweet. So what up with you?

Besides the heart pounding in my chest and the butterflies in my stomach? Not much, but guess what? Levi asked Aimee out!

I hoped they wouldn't get mad at me for letting the news out.

Wow. They sure rushed in huh?

I pondered this. Did they rush? I didn't think so. I mean, they really liked each other. And what was the worst thing that would happen? Sure, they might break up, but I think I knew Aimee well enough to know that it wouldn't ruin her life. And I knew she was responsible enough to make sure nothing happened to her. Not to mention a best friend with a 33 inch, 22-ounce softball bat. I replied.

Nah. Worst comes to worst they'll break up, but her life won't end. I think they have a good chance of making it work.

I'll take your word for it. So, you going to the football game Friday?

Of course! We Wolves are gonna cream the Panthers! You?

I think so. Go Wolves!

I laughed to myself, he didn't seem too enthusiastic.

What you don't like football?

No, I like football just fine.

Me too. So, I don't think my parents saw you outside!

Good.

Just good? That's like the best news ever!

Yeah. Hey, I'll talk to you tomorrow.

Ok, see ya.

\ Talk about random changes in attitude. Well, I decided to just continue on doing what I was doing before. Also known as nothing. The dull longing ache in my stomach had come back with the attitude change. Where was the sweet, funny Seth who walked me home? Why was he suddenly so unfriendly? The questions seemed burned into my brain.

A/N: There you go! Aimee and Levi are official. I'm so happy. Drop me a line! Ten reviews and I'll update Wednesday! J