Hey! I'm sorry that it took so long for me to update! I didn't really feel like writing (had a little writers block) and I had it busy at school and everything. But I'm back and busy writing the upcoming chapters, so it won't take another couple of months to update. I hope you still like this story and keep reading it!

I split this chapter in two parts, because you all have waited too long for this and I couldn't let you wait any longer! Have fun reading the first part of the chapter!

'You want to do what?' Rick asked, still not sure if he heard it right.

'I want to find my father.' Kate said again. So he did hear it right, Rick thought.

'Why would you suddenly want to find him?'

'Well I have been thinking about it and Gina's story was kind of a push to really want to do it.' Kate explained to Rick, who looked a bit confused and worried.

'Do you really believe her story? She just made it up to make you mad.'

'I know, but I want to meet my dad, I want to know more about him. You understand that don't you?' She looked at Rick, waiting for him to say something.

'Yes I do, but what if your mom has a reason she doesn't want you to know about your dad. What if he's dangerous or something?'

'That's another reason why I want to find him. And those are only "what if's", we don't know for sure.'

'You're right, I just don't want you to get hurt by what you will find. I care about you Kate.' He put his hands on her cheeks, and they both smiled.

'I know Rick, but I want answers to the questions I have.' They looked in each other's eyes for a while, until Rick came up with something.

'Okay, you know what. Go home, get some sleep and if you still want this tomorrow, I will help you find him.' Kate's face lit up.

'Would you really help me?'

'Of course, like I said, I care about you and you're my girlfriend. Of course I would help you.'

'Thank you!' She gave him a big hug.

'Now get inside, before your mom gets worried' He gave her one last kiss.

'Oh and Rick, can we keep this between us, I don't want others to interfere.'

'Okay, it will be our secret. I'll see you tomorrow.' Kate opened the door and Rick already walked away.

'See you tomorrow.' And she closed the door behind her. 'Mom?' Kate looked around to find her mother, but then heard the sound of water flowing and figured she was in the shower. She walked to her room. 'Hey mom, I'm home!' She screamed when she passed the bathroom. She unpacked her bag and grabbed her date dress out of the bag to hang it in her closet, when the door of her room opened and she heard her mom talking.

'What a cute dress!' Kate turned around and saw her mom walking towards her. 'So what have you planned to do?' She asked her daughter curiously.

'I have a date with Rick tomorrow!' Kate said with a big smile on her face.

'Ooh should I be worried?' She was surprised when her mother asked that.

'No of course not! We're just going to the movies and then we will eat somewhere.' She said while hanging her dress in her closet.

'It was just a joke honey,' Johanna laughed. 'Sounds romantic.'

'Oh wait, but you will be eating alone then.' Kate went to sit next to her mom on her bed.

'No, don't worry about me. I have to work longer tomorrow, so I will be eating at work.'

'Oh okay, we will both be home around the same time then.' Johanna nodded and stood up.

'I will start on dinner now, I will tell you when it's ready.'

'All right, I'm just going to start on my homework.' Her mom walked out her room and closed the door behind her. Kate opened her books and started working.

After an hour or so, Johanna came upstairs to tell Kate that dinner was ready. They ate, watched tv and talked a bit about everything. Then they both said each other good night and went to bed.

Gina entered the school, walking hand in hand with a boy. She made her way through the halls and greeted all the people she knew, which were probably the whole school. Her plan was to find a quiet spot and make out with the boy before class started, but when she saw Kate and Javier standing in the hall, she couldn't resist the chance and come up to them. Wondering where the rest of the gang was.

'Hey guys!' She said, sounding so happy. Kate and Javier turned around and both gave her a death glare. 'Where are Rick, Lanie and Kevin?'

'They are free the first hour. What do you want?' Kate asked, she really didn't care if she sounded bitchy. Gina ignored her question and just began talking about herself, what a surprise.

'So maybe you guys have heard, but if you haven't. This is Danny,' Pointing to the guy who was holding her hand. 'My boyfriend.' She had a really big smile on her face, while Kate was busy helping Javier who was choking on a sip of water. They both looked at each other and they had the same thoughts: why would Danny ever want to date Gina?!

'Well -' Kate was interrupted by the bell before she could comment on the announcement and just walked to class with Javier. They entered the classroom and went to sit in the back. As soon as they sat down, they started talking about what just happened.

'Can you believe this?' Kate said. 'Why, please tell me why that guy wants to date her!' Javier agreed.

'He was probably dropped as a baby, 'cause there's no other explanation for this.'

'If the rest hears about this, they will choke too, just like you.' Kate laughed when she thought back at when Javier choked.

'I'm sorry, how was I supposed to know that she would come with such shocking news.' They laughed a little longer, but then focused again on the lesson.

Kate and Javier walked in their next classroom and found the gang sitting in the back of the class. They rushed to their seats to tell them about Gina and Danny.

'You are not going to believe what we found out this morning!' Kate said, while sitting next to Rick and kissing him on the cheek.

'Well?' Lanie said impatiently.

'Do you guys know Danny?' Javier asked.

'Yeah, he's on the football team right?' Kevin asked him.

'Yes, well he and Gina are dating!' Everyone's jaw dropped.

'What?' Rick asked. 'Since when?'

'I don't know,' Kate answered. 'Gina just came up to us this morning, walking hand in hand with him and then she told us.'

'Wauw what did we miss this morning?'

'That was all. Oh and Javier choking on water.' They all laughed, but were forced to stop because miss. Black had something to say.

'Well you are all probably all excited about the test you have today, but I have to disappoint you. I forgot the test at home, so it will be postponed until the next lesson.' The whole class cheered after she said that.

'No no, don't be so happy. Now you all have the chance to ask questions about what you do not understand. And if you don't have a question, then rehearse the subject for the test. In silence!' The sound of 'awhh' echoed through the room, but then everyone was still.

But Rick and Kate couldn't concentrate on the subject, they were too busy thinking about each other. And their date tonight.

'What a cute dress!' Lanie said when Kate pulled her dress out of the closet.

'Rick is totally going to be speechless or he'll faint when I'm done with your hair and make-up!'

'You think?'

'Yeah, but I hope he won't, otherwise you won't have a date anymore!' They both laughed. 'Now let me start on your hair.' Lanie just let Kate's hair down.

She grabbed two tufts of hair and wove it together.

'You won't exaggerate with my make-up, will you?'

'No, of course not. Don't worry, I'm only using some blush, eye liner, mascara and a bit of lipgloss.' She said while grabbing everything she needed.

'Okay, thank you.'

'You're welcome. Now close your eyes and don't talk, otherwise I will ruin your make-up.' It was silent for a couple minutes, but then Lanie spoke again.

'Aaaand I'm done!' Kate opened her eyes and wanted to look in the mirror, but Lanie stopped her. 'No, first put your dress on, then you can look.' Kate sighed.

'Fine. What time is it actually?' She didn't want to be late.

'Umh we still have 15 minutes before Rick gets here.'

'Okay.' She said and grabbed her dress to put it on. 'Where are my shoes?'

They looked around and then Lanie found them under Kate's bed.

'Here.' She said and handed them to Kate. They were flat, black ballerinas.

'Can I look in the mirror now?' Kate asked when she was done with everything.

'Yes and girl you look hot!' Lanie said while looking at her friend. 'Rick won't know what hit him.' Kate walked to the mirror to look at herself.

'Wow, thanks for the hair and make-up!' She walked to Lanie and gave her a hug. Then the bell rang.

'Rick is here!' Lanie squealed and walked to the door. 'Grab your jacket and purse, I will open the door.' She walked downstairs and opened the front door.

'Hi Rick! Come in.' Lanie greeted him and stepped aside so Rick could walk in.

'Hey Lanie, is Kate ready?' He couldn't wait to see his date. Before she could answer they heard a voice coming from the top of the stairs.

'I'm ready.' Kate came walking down the stairs. When Rick looked at Kate, he couldn't believe what he saw.

'Wow Kate, you look...' He didn't have words to describe how she looked. He was about to say something, but Lanie was ahead of him.

'I told you, speechless!' Lanie said, but then realized something.

'Oh I kind of ruined your moment.' They all laughed. 'I will go now.' She said while putting on her jacket and shoes and then grabbed her bag. 'Have fun!' She opened the door.

'Thank you!' Kate and Rick both said. They waved and Lanie went home.

'Ready to go?' Rick looked at his beautiful girlfriend.

'Yes, let's go!' Kate closed the door behind her and they walked hand in hand away.

So, what did you guys think? I hope you liked it and are looking forward to the second part of this chapter. I will try to update in the next two days! (If the wifi keeps working here at my grandma's.) Bye xx