Sorry I haven't updated in awhile. I have been super busy with school work and I even started a new story! And thanks to the people who reviewed my last chapter. Means a lot and I'm always looking for constructive criticism :) Anyway, here's Chapter 5!

(Stevie)

I was lying on my stomach across my bed with my face stuffed into my now wet pillow. I kept thinking how stupid I was for actually believing that a boy liked me. I mean, seriously. Who likes a girl that can beat up any guy, a girl who would rather stick her head into a beehive than go shopping. No wonder he's with Molly.

I heard my door softly open. Thinking it was my brothers, I said, "Go away guys! I don't want to talk!" It probably sounded like, "Guhwagas! Dowadatah!" Quiet footsteps came closer to my bed and I felt a hand on my back. I dared to take a peek, so I lifted my head and saw none other than Zander Robbins. His face was sad, yet comforting. He was kneeling on the ground with our face just inches apart. Seeing him made me think about how he warned me about Justin. Zander was trying to protect me but I just ignored him. This made me hide my face in my pillow again a cry even harder. Zander turned me to the side and made room for him on the bed. He sat me up and pulled me into a long hug. He just held me for who knows how long.

When I finally ran out tears, he whispered to me, "Steves. You know Justin's an idiot, don't you?" His breath tickled the back of my neck which send shiver throughout my entire body.

I sniffled. "Justin's not the idiot. I am. I shouldn't have believed it. No boy would ever love me."

Zander released me but kept his hands on my shoulders so we were facing each other. "You did not just say that, Stevie. What boy wouldn't love you? One would be out of their mind if they didn't. You're the coolest girl I've ever met, you're never afraid to speak your mind, you don't care about what everyone thinks about you, you aren't fake and you don't wear dresses and heels and make-up, but you're still the most beautiful girl ever. You-"

"Zander, stop. You're just saying that." I could feel heat rising to my face, but I quickly pushed it down.

"I mean it, Steves. Justin made a mistake and it's his loss. Not yours."

I gave Zander a small smile, "Thanks, Z. And I'm sorry for not believing you earlier. I was just so caught up in everything and I thought everything would be so perfect! And when you said that I just got mad and I acted so horribly and-" "Stevie," he interrupted. "It's okay. I understand." He smiled and I couldn't help but smile as well. "On that note," Zander started. "I have brought a few items that might cheer you up a bit." "Oh Zander. You didn't have to do that." "Shush. Do you want to see them or not?" I rolled my eyes. "Show me."

Zander smiled and reached into a bag that was sitting on my room floor. He first pulled out two tubs of ice cream. Rainbow swirl. He then pulled out a giant bag of chocolate chip pieces and a jar of sprinkles. Next came out two spoons. He opened the tubs of Rainbow Swirl and divided the chocolate chips and sprinkles in half and dumped them into the two tubs. He stuck a spoon in each one and handed me one tub while smiling. All I could say was, "You know me too well."

"That's not it," Zander stated and winked.

He bent down and pulled out the entire Friends series. You gotta love this guy! Zander got up from my bed and stuck the DVD into my TV. He propped the pillow up and leaned back on my bed, motioning for me to do the same. I grinned and made myself comfortable next to him. He pressed play while I rested my head on his shoulder. "Thanks, Z. You're the best."

I could feel him smile as he said, "I know."

(Zander)

The next hours were non stop fun. Stevie and I watched Friends, ate ice cream and just talked for hours. When I first entered the room to comfort Stevie, her nose was red, eyes were puffy, and those hazel orbs of hers were filled with tears. She seemed a lot better now. I could tell that she was still heart-broken over what happened, but then again, who wouldn't be?

I guess Stevie didn't believe me when I told her those things about her. I really meant every single word I said, but she doesn't realize her true beauty. And I wish Stevie didn't cut me off. I had a whole lot more to describe my dream girl.

Anyway, there she was, leaning on my shoulder, snuggled together underneath the covers. It's not like we haven't been in this position before. We have many times. But it felt like we were closer. Mentally closer.

So we were just lounging like we usually do. Watching show after show. Season after season. Cramming our mouths with rainbow swirl ice cream with chocolate chips and sprinkles. Telling each other hilarious and sometimes touching stories. Mrs. Baskara asked if I would like to stay over for dinner and spend the night so we could go to school tomorrow together. I happily said, "Yes."

Fortunately, the subject of Justin Cole did not come up during dinner time, but unfortunately, Stevie's brothers and dad questioned me. A lot. It started out with "Do you own a car?" and ended up with "Would you ever hurt Stevie?"

Note to self: dinner at the Baskara's could be a bit uncomfortable.

Anyway, after dinner, Stevie and I headed back upstairs to her room to finish the season of Friends. Sometime through an episode, Stevie's eyes had closed. Both of us were half-sitting, half-lying down, and Stevie's head was rested below my shoulder. Her brown curls were right under my nose and they smelled like strawberries. I like strawberries. I picked up the remote from beside her and shut the TV off. I pulled the light string, turning it off and wrapped my arms around her body. A few minutes later, I was asleep dreaming of Stevie and strawberries.

What do you guys think? As I said before, I have a new story obviously about Zevie so please go check that out. It's called Falling in Love with Your Best Friend. And please remember to review and I'm hoping to get 4 reviews by the next time I update. Also, I'm planning to make some Zevie one-shots so if you have any ideas, PM me. Thanks :)