It had been two weeks since the day Teddy kicked Kesler's ass. Two weeks Billy had been agonizing over this guy. Two weeks where the only time Billy would see Teddy is when he would pass by him in the halls. These two weeks sucked.

Although Billy didn't get to see Teddy that much these past two weeks, a lot had happened. His social worker had come by for a visit to the apartment and was thoroughly impressed, much to his surprise and relief. Teddy had joined the basketball team and started to fit in with the "jock" crowd, much to Billy's disappointment. And Kate had found a boyfriend, Eli Bradley, also to Billy's disappointment because that meant less Billy/Kate time.

Billy got home late from Bob's Diner to find Cassie glaring at him from the couch. "You said you'd be back an hour ago Billy," she complained.

"I'm sorry Cass," Billy sighed, "Bob wouldn't let me leave until I cleaned up; there were some really messy people at the diner tonight."

"I guess you would expect that on a Friday," she paused for a second, "do you ever get tired of looking after your brothers Billy? I'm asking because I know you never go out on weekends, and I know that part of the reason is your brothers."

"Sometimes yes," Billy answered, "but then I realize that I'm the only family they've got. So if I have to sacrifice a few weekends of my life so be it."

"Billy," Cassie said, "you need to go have fun once in a while! You deserve it, you have a lot of responsibility and you work really hard. I can babysit tomorrow if you want? You can go have fun, and maybe even meet that girl of your dreams!"

"That does sound really good," Billy said, "but I already have someone in mind, and it's not a girl Cass…"

"Wait, you're gay?" Cassie replied.

"Yes….is that a problem?" Billy asked skeptically.

"No, no," Cassie quickly said, "not at all!"

"Good," Billy smiled.

"But I'm serious Billy, you need to get out sometime," Cassie said, "you can't stay cooped up here forever. And like I said before, I will babysit for you."

"Okay, I'll make a deal with you," Billy said, "I will actually go to the homecoming dance next weekend, and since I would be keeping you from going, I will double your pay. Deal?"

"You got it!" Cassie said.

"Great, see you on Monday Cass," Billy said as he walked her to the door.

"See you," Cassie said back.

After Cassie left, Billy went to each of the boys' rooms and kissed them on the top of their foreheads. He went back to the living room and turned on the TV, hardly paying attention to what was actually on the screen. He thought to himself about what Cassie had said, and how she was right. Ever since his parents had died, not once had he ever really gone out. He had missed every school dance, every party, every night out for his brothers. He loved them dearly, but maybe he did need a change, if just a little one. The homecoming dance would be the start, and who knows? Maybe Teddy would be there…

On Monday at school Billy gave Kate the good news.

"You're actually coming to the dance!? That's awesome!" Kate beamed.

"Yeah, I decided I need to have a little fun," Billy said.

"Well good for you!" Kate said, "I will enjoy dancing with you, and I'm guessing a certain someone will be there."

"I hope," Billy blushed.

"Speak of the devil," Kate pointed down the hallway.

Coming down the hallway was none other than Teddy Altman, and right next to him was Greg Louis. This wasn't an unusual sight for Billy, because he sees Teddy in the hall as much as he can, but this time was different. Teddy was coming right for him.

"Hey Billy," Teddy said, "you going to the dance on Saturday?"

"Umm….yeah," Billy blushed.

"Good," Teddy beamed, "I will see you there!"

As Teddy walked away, Billy overheard Greg talking to him. "Why are you talking to that kid?" he said.

Billy's head drooped; reality had struck. Teddy was a jock, and he was a nerd. They could never work out. He didn't even know if he was actually gay. Kate saw this, and it was like she could read his mind.

"Hey," she said as she lifted Billy's head up, "don't listen to that jerk Greg. Teddy came over and talked to you. He obviously is interested in you; whether it's as a friend or something more I don't know, but he is obviously interested, okay?"

"Okay," Billy said more confidently. This was one of those times where he really loved Kate.

"Okay, now let's get to class," Kate stated.