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To be quite honest, I did not like the last chapter I wrote, haha. Did you like the last chapter? This chapter would be focusing on Cameron and Marissa in Bryce's house. I wish this one would turn out to be better. Read and Review.
Bryce's face revealed his surprise.
But a smile immediately formed on his face.
He was excited to see Marissa.
Bryce approached the two.
"Hey Marissa." Bryce said, with a smoldering smile.
Marissa was really annoyed. Of all people, why'd it have to be Bryce's family?
Marissa forced a smile.
Bryce looked at Cameron and sized him up. He wondered what both of them are doing alone in that car.
"Eh. Just a nerd, I have no competition here. They're probably cousins or something." Bryce thought.
Bryce hung his arm on Marissa's shoulder.
Cameron raised his eyebrows.
Marissa slapped Bryce's arm off her shoulder but Bryce did not seem bothered.
"Guess whose birthday it is." Bryce said with a cheesy grin.
Marissa shrugged.
"Mine!" Bryce said. He looked like a little boy.
"You know them son?" Bryce's father asked.
"Yes. They go to McKinley High too." Bryce said.
"Bryce honey, let your friends sit at the table." Bryce's mom said.
Bryce literally pushed Marissa towards the table then gleefully pulled a chair for Marissa.
Cameron followed them sheepishly, his shoulders slumped.
Bryce's mother smiled and introduced herself. "I'm Sophia Johnson and this is my husband, Roger."
Bryce's father smiled warmly.
Marissa and Cameron introduced themselves.
"She's my future bride-to-be mom." Bryce said.
Marissa wanted to punch the living daylights out of him.
Cameron was starting to get jealous before telling himself that he needs to move on.
Everyone was seated on the table. There was a huge birthday cake on the table complete with a variety of different dishes.
Since the power was out, it was a candlelit dinner.
Sophia asked Cameron and Marissa to eat to their heart's content.
They both thanked her. There's no place for modesty now, they were both hungry.
Bryce reached for the Salad and served Marissa.
Marissa, not wanting to sound rude, just thanked Bryce.
"So what were you two doing on that car?" Bryce's father asked.
Cameron almost choked on the chicken he was eating and Marissa took a sip on her glass of water.
"Um…. Ah…" Cameron said, trying to make up something.
"We were on our way home. Cameron saw me and he offered me a ride." Marissa said, cutting Cameron.
Cameron exhaled then smiled.
"Nice save" he thought.
"I'd like to propose a toast, for my son's birthday." Roger said, raising his glass.
The other four followed suit.
"Happy birthday, son." Roger said.
"You should sing Happy Birthday for me, you know." Bryce said.
"Wow, this guy's really spoiled" Marissa thought.
"Alright, let's sing." Sophia said.
Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday Dear Bryce
Happy Birthday to You.
"Aw. I love feeling special." Bryce said while flexing his arms.
He did a subtle move of placing his arm on Marissa's shoulders again.
But this time Marissa can't flick them right off.
Sophia started to cut the cake.
She gave Bryce a huge piece.
She then served Cameron and Roger.
She's just beginning to put a slice on Marissa's plate when Marissa shook her head.
"Don't you like sweet food?" Sophia asked her.
"Actually, I'm on a diet." Marissa replied.
Cameron eyed Marissa suspiciously upon hearing this; he knew she had a past struggle with an eating disorder.
"It's good Marissa" Cameron said.
"I said I don't want it." Marissa said. Her eyes were like daggers when she stared at Cameron.
"How about my gift, mommy?" Bryce asked.
Marissa almost rolled her eyes before remembering the fact that Bryce's mom is in front of her. She could not believe this guy's immaturity.
"Of course we got you a present!" Sophia said while pinching her son's cheek.
She got out a box wrapped in a shiny gold wrapper and gave it to Bryce.
"You may open it now dear." Sophia said, smiling.
Bryce ripped through the wrapper like an excited 5 year old.
He opened the box and smiled.
It was an iPhone 4.
Bryce kissed her mom on the cheek.
"What a lucky guy. It'll take a whole year's worth of my mom's salary before we could afford that" Cameron thought.
"I'm sorry we don't have presents." Marissa said.
"It's okay. You being here is good enough for me." Bryce said.
An idea crossed Marissa's head.
"How about a song?" Marissa asked Bryce.
Bryce nodded.
Marissa stood up from her seat and stood in front of everyone.
"I'll be singing Avalanche by Marie Digby."
Marissa thought it was perfect. It summed up all her emotions perfectly.
Everyone thought it was a birthday present for Bryce, but for Marissa it was a parting gift for Cameron.
Since when do you come around?
And the temperatures change, nothing's the same
Left me, in yesterday
You don't see me that way, touch me that way, no more
When d'you get so cold, I'm not sure just how much longer I can hold
You got me standin' at the bottom of this mountain that we made
And the ground is shakin' from all of our mistakes
But there's no wall, nothing but us is in our way
It's a matter of time, We can rewind
Cameron noticed what Marissa's goal really is in singing that song.
Marissa looked at Cameron.
If only you knew, what my heart goes through for you
I'm tryna break through, Don't you think it's worth the chance?
Let's leave the past, Is that too much to ask?
And where do we stand? (Where do we stand?)
Can we pull through this avalanche? (avalanche, avalanche, oh, this avalanche, avalanche, avalanche)
Can we pull through this avalanche? (avalanche, avalanche, yeah, this avalanche, avalanche, avalanche, ooooh)
Marissa sang with real emotion. Her eyes were looking intensely at Cameron.
The lyrics hit Cameron big time. He is now certain the song is directed at him.
Marissa finished the song, her eyes still fixed at Cameron.
Sophia, Roger and Bryce clapped with Bryce even giving Marissa a standing ovation.
This broke Marissa and Cameron's eye contact.
"You've got a beautiful voice Marissa" Sophia said.
"Thank you" Marissa said politely.
"The song was great, but how about a kiss?" Bryce asked her.
"Excuse me?" Marissa asked apprehensively.
"C'mon, just a little peck on the cheek." Bryce said, approaching her.
Cameron started to get up but Bryce's father beat him to it.
"Be polite, son. These are guests." Roger said.
Bryce grumbled but apologized to Marissa.
Fifteen minutes later, the dinner was over.
Marissa was helping Sophia clean up at the kitchen.
Cameron was stuck watching Roger teach Bryce how to play the guitar.
"I'm sorry for Bryce's behavior. He can be a little rude and abrasive at times." Sophia told Marissa.
"No it's okay. Don't worry." Marissa said with a smile.
Bryce always acts like that in school.
"The snow's still not letting up, I think you'll have to spend the night here." Sophia said.
"Yeah, I guess. I hope we won't be a bother" Marissa said.
"No, not at all." Sophia said.
Cameron watched Bryce and his father play the guitar. They made beautiful music.
He didn't know Bryce was into music too.
Bryce started to sing.
I've been searching for you
I heard a cry within my soul
I've never had a yearning quite like this before
Now that you are walking right through my door
Cameron recognized the song, it was Again by Lenny Kravitz.
Bryce's unique voice meshed well with the song.
Roger joined in.
All of my life
Where have you been?
I wonder if I'll ever see you again
And if that day comes
I know we could win
I wonder if I'll ever see you again
When they finished the song, they high fived each other.
Cameron applauded them.
Marissa was listening all the while.
"I did not know he sings" Marissa said.
"Yes. Singing is one of Bryce's secret hobbies. He's afraid his peers would call him a loser if they knew he loves to sing." Sophia said.
Marissa nodded. A plan was cooking up on her mind.
Sophia instructed Marissa to come with her upstairs.
Sophia showed Marissa the guest room.
"This is where you'll be sleeping. You and your companion would share this room. It's the only room available, I hope you don't mind." Sophia said.
Marissa just smiled. First the car and now the room, when can she and Cameron be separated?
A/N: Finally finished it. I know this is a short chapter. One question: What can you say about this chapter? I will really appreciate it if you can review :)
Next: The conclusion of the Blizzard Arc