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Eric and Ariel were on the way to Walt's jamming to Shake It Off by Taylor Swift in the car. As the song ended Eric said, "Never get tired of that song!"

"Me either," said Ariel still laughing.

"So tell me, little red. What's your favorite song?"

"Well, it's hard to choose just one. Hmmm. Oh, I know. My favorite would have to be Dream by Priscilla Ahn."

"I don't think I've heard that." Eric made a confused face.

"It's so inspiring. I love it. What about you?"

"Never really thought about that. I'll have to get back to you."

"Okay. So how long have you known Jim?"

"Ever since he switched schools. I was his, what do they call it, guide."

"Oh, really?" Ariel asked laughing.

"Pretty much." Eric said giggling.

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"Jim is that you?"

"Yeah," said Jim closing the door to his house.

" How was the game?"

"We won!"

"That's wonderful!"

"Yeah and Ariel transferred to Disney High." Jim said confused.

"Ariel as in ex-girlfriend Ariel?"

"Is there any other Ariel we know?" Jim half smiled. His mom started cleaning the dishes.

"Would you mind helping?"

"Yeah sure." Jim picked up a cleaning rag and plate.

"So why did she transfer?"

"Something about a scholarship for swim team."

"Oh, it's good to hear she's still doing that."

"She is very talented." There was an awkward silence for a few seconds until his mom broke it saying, " So you gonna ask her to the Winter Dance?"

"Mom! No we're not gonna sit around braiding each other's hair and do gossip talk, not happening!"

"It was just a question. Don't get all dramatic."

"Sorry, it's just she even told me that she's not looking for a relationship right now."

"Oh really? You okay?"

"Mom, I'm fine. We broke up like two years ago, I moved on. We're just friends."

"You don't look okay. I see that smile on your face when you talk about her."

"What smile?"

"The smile I miss seeing."

"Same smile." Jim smiled really big. "I have homework."

"Of course go ahead. And Jim!" Jim turned around saying, "Yeah?"

"If you need to talk I'm here."

"I'm fine Mom."

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Eric, Al, Jasmine, and Ariel all walk out of Walt's laughing. Al unlocked his car and Jasmine jumped in and rolled down the window. "Need a lift?" she asked Ariel.

"No Eric's gonna take me home. See you guys tomorrow." Ariel and Eric walked away waving goodbye. Al started the car as Jasmine buckled up. He started driving out of the parking lot.

"Listen," Al started. " I know you were a little jealous of Ariel when we first met."

"What? No," Jasmine responded with a "what are you talking about" face.

"You called her a bitch."

"Aurora. She told you didn't she?"

"Pretty much."

"Uggh I hate her." Jasmine looked down. "I'm sorry, I jumped to conclusions she's really cool."

"Hey, it's okay. You just tend to get jealous when I'm around other girls," Al said with a grin.

"No I don't!" Jasmine denied.

"Yes you do! Remember when I sat by Wendy at lunch. We were laughing and you came up, red as a tomato, and "accidentally" dropped your lasagna all over her."

"That was an accident!" Jasmine argued.

"No, cause after it happened, Aurora took her to the bathroom, and you plopped right in her seat." Al started laughing. "But it was a nice gesture to try to get my attention."

"I wasn't trying to get your attention. I tripped."

"Alright, I'm wrong." Al pulled into Jasmine's drive way. "I know you just do it because you care about me."

"Well, you are my best friend."

"Sorry again about the coffee cart. How about I make it up to you and we'll go get smoothies tomorrow after school?"

"Sounds like a plan," said Jasmine smiling. She got out of the car and waved as he pulled out and drove away.

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"This is me," said Ariel as Eric pulled up to her house.

"Nice place," Eric said looking around.

"Yeah well, what do you expect when your dad's a huge music producer." Eric laughed. "So I'll see you tomorrow?"

"Definitely," Ariel said with a smile. "You should stop by my swim practice and we could go get smoothies afterwards."

"Sounds awesome, maybe Jim will wanna come too."

"Sweet. I would love to catch up." Ariel hopped out of the car. "I'll see you."

"Wait, before you leave can I have your number? You know just in case something happens and I can't make it. Wouldn't want you to worry."

"Right. Here give me your phone." Ariel typed in her number. "Just text me yours."

"Thanks. Bye little red."

"Is that my nickname now?"

"It's not an insult. Do you not like it?"

"No, I love it. Bye Eric." Ariel walked to her house as Eric drove away. She walked into her room and started on her homework when her phone went off.

"Hey it's me."

Alright! Thank you for reading and please review. Questions: How much closer are Ariel and Eric becoming? What about Jasmine and Al? Is Jim telling the truth about moving on? What will Eric's favorite song be? What will happen when Jasmine confronts Aurora about telling Al? What will go down at the smoothie place? Will Jim join this time? And lastly, who was the text message from? Let me know what you think. Bye for now 3