:) I told you I'd try to update during the week. I know these chapters are kind of short, but I'm still debating on how long I want them to be. Thank you so much for the reviews :) Every time I get a review, I go and write for like, 15 minutes. Which doesn't really seem that long, but it's long enough to start the ideas brewing so thanks again! I hope this chapter doesn't suck too much, I kinda rushed through it because I couldn't get the nagging feeling out of my body 'til I posted SOMETHING. So here you go :)

Fuuuudge. Fudge fudge fudge. Why would Artie be calling me? I looked at Mike, trying to stay calm.

"I'll be right back. It's.. my mom!" I ran out of the kitchen, out onto Mike's porch. I flipped open my phone, pushing the talk button.

"Hey, Artie,"

"Hi Tina. I was just wondering if you were doing anything tonight? I'm kinda stuck on what to do for US History and I know you either have it done, or you know what to do," I giggled a little, out of amazement honestly. Artie hasn't called me since, well, he hasn't called me since the break up really, and even then it was out of his curiosity. I pulled my pony tail out before running my hand through my hair.

"Actually, I'm going to the park with Finn, Rachel and Mike," I cringed slightly after saying Mike's name, afraid of the reaction Artie would have. All I heard was a sigh.

"That's alright Tina, thanks though. Maybe Quinn could help.." He trailed off, slight movement being heard from his side of the line. A rush of, something, ran through me and suddenly, my mouth was going faster than my brain.

"Well actually, Artie, I could come over after the park. I mean, I don't have to be there long," I slapped myself mentally. Did I just choose Artie over Mike? No. No I'm just merely helping Artie. That's what friends do. I mean, if you can call us that. I won't lie, the break up had us slightly edgy with each other, but still. He's my friend and friends help each other and that's that.

"Really Tina? That'd be awesome, but you don't have to.."

"No Artie. I want to. I'll see you around 7?" I couldn't help the slight anxiety that ran through my veins at this point.

"7 sounds great. Thanks again, Tina. See you later," He hung up before I could reply. Which was probably a good thing at this point. I couldn't hide the permanent worry that had found its way to my face, or the adrenaline that ran through my body. I took a deep breath, attempting to calm myself down by counting to 5 before walking back into Mike's house.

I found him sitting on his couch writing on a piece of paper, probably a note to his mom saying what he'd be doing for the rest of the afternoon. I covered his eyes with my hands, smiling slightly at the warmth that radiated off his body. His arms found their to my body, pulling me on top of him as his lips silenced my giggles. My arms went around his neck as his circled my waist, pulling me close as his lips moved against mine. I sighed, this is where I was supposed to be, drowning myself in the love Mike Chang gave me, not living in the past love Artie and I had. I let myself fully relax into the kiss and all too quickly, Mike's lips were descending down my jaw, down my neck before he pulled back.

"Ice cream," was all he said and suddenly the world was moving too fast for comfort. I groaned, remembering the plans to hang out with Rachel and Finn before remembering my other plans afterwards. I suddenly felt sick to my stomach with nerves.

Hanging with Finn and Rachel actually wasn't so bad. Usually Rachel is either talkative or wound up, but for once, she was calm and relaxed. We were sprawled out on the ground, curled up with our respective person, eating our ice cream and joking around. Everything was so 'movie perfect' and so.. cliche. When did I become a cliche kind of girl?

'Who do you think you are? Runnin' 'round leavin' scars. Collecting your jar of hearts, and tearing love apart.' My phone started going off, playing the one ring tone that always brought a clenching feeling on my heart. I pushed myself up off the ground, flipping open my phone as I walked a ways away from Mike and them.

"Hello?" I asked, which didn't make sense considering I knew who it was and why they were calling. I mentally slapped myself for my stupidity.

"Hey Tee-na," He replied, slightly out of breath. Another rush ran through my body at the fact that he almost called me Tee, the one nickname he used all through our relationship.

"Hey Artie, what's up?" I couldn't help but wonder why he'd be out of breath. It slightly worried me, not that I'd admit it.

"Caitlin wanted to go to the park, but she didn't mention that she'd want to spend 30 minutes playing 'Run Away from Artie'. I've been trying to convince her the games over and we need to go home, but she's convinced that I'm just tricking her so I'll win," I couldn't help the laugh that left my lips. Caitlin, Artie's little sister, was one of the craziest 7-year-olds I'd ever met, so I could only imagine the pain he'd been through for the past half hour.

"So I just thought I'd call and say I might be a little late to our homework party," He chuckled, a soft yet deep chuckle before continuing, "unless you just want to do a rain check?"

I considered the options and, once again, my mouth decided to make the decision. "Actually, I'm at the park by your house, if you want to just meet up?"

"That'd be great. I'll just grab the squirt and we can meet you over by the swings," I nodded before remembering I was on the phone, answering with a soft "sure," and then hanging up.

And that's when I screamed. Pretty loud, actually. I ran my hands through my hair, an action I seemed to have picked up through the course of the year, before trying to get a grip on myself.

"Come on, Tina, it's just a study session. Homework party, if you will. You can do this, you used to do it all the time," I commented to myself while starting to walk back towards Mike, Rachel and Finn before I listened to the nagging thought that kept ringing in my head.

"Yeah, but that was back when you were Artie's girlfriend,"

Why did it hurt like hell to hear that?

Short, I know. I apologize immensely, but at least it's something, right?

The song I put in there as Tina's ring tone was Jar of Hearts by Christina Perri. It's actually a really good song, kind of sad and slow, but good none the less. Check it out. :)

Reviewing is always a handy option, whether you have questions, complaints, concerns or just some handy advice.

OH! And a heads up, Couples are subject to change. Nothing's for sure yet, but don't get too attached to anybody. You never know what trip my muse decides to take.

P.S - Can I ask where everyone is located on this beautiful planet we call Earth? I just ask out of curiosity because I live in Wisconsin and it seems like everyone else lives somewhere really awesome.

Okay, done with my crazy, pointless, little note. :)