I woke up on that crisp, Monday morning. I was happy again, glad that I had a friend again. So far, operation 'woo Jake' had been going well. I had been doing subtle things, and hints. I could see that it was working. I had an half hour to get ready for school. I jumped up, and got changed into my school uniform.

I added my favourite pair stud earrings, (Purple in colour) (We weren't aloud the big dangly hoops and stuff like that. I didn't matter. I didn't like those ones.) I also added a ring. It was a red rose. I smiled, and continued with my usual routine.

An hour later, I had just finished my breakfast and brushed my teeth. "Bye mum!" I yelled, opening the door, and running outside. I slammed it shut behind me, starting to run. I ran as fast as I could. I was running so fast, I crashed into some. "SORRY!" I exclaimed. They turned around. It was Jake!

"It's ok." He replied. I smiled.

"Hey Jake! Again, sorry. The soles of my shoes aren't very good." I said, feeling a bit embarrassed.

"Hey, it's ok." He replied. I smiled, and gave him a hug. It felt more, natural now that we were so close. I let go of him, and we both continued on our way to school.

My first class of the day was Biology. It was Jake's first class too. We were almost inseparable. As we had since two weeks ago. I looked at Kelly, and saw that she was giving me the usual glare. I knew that she also had a crush on Jake.

She thought I had started taking the guitar lessons just to get close to him. But that wasn't it. I truly did need help. I simply gave a smug smile back. She was being really mean, after all. Jake and I took our usual seats next to each other.

I sighed as our Biology teacher came in, and started to ramble on. As always, he started with a boring lecture. It was boring for me, as I had already done it. The rest of the class however was taking notes, so I was able to day dream.

At lunch time, Jake had to sit with his other friends today. I didn't mind. I gave me a chance to think. But today I wasn't allowed to think. Kelly and Juliet came and sat down on my table. Juliet sat on my right, and Kelly on my left. "Listen dweeb." Juliet snarled.

"Stay. Away. From Jake. He's mine." Kelly said angrily.

"Oh really? Well, I think he's mine actually. Because, who's best friends with him? Oh yeah, me! And who has actually been nice to him instead of playing 'hard to get'? Me!" I exclaimed. Kelly seemed even angrier.

"Well, you can be his friend, but I bet you, by the end of the week, he will have forgotten all about stupid little you!" Kelly yelled. I growled, and stood on her foot. She cried, out, and she and Kelly stormed off. I was left on my own again. I hid my face, but cried a little. So, this is what my friendship with Kelly had turned into. Anger and insults. I heard footsteps behind me.

"Go away Kelly!" I half yelled.

"I'm not Kelly..." I heard the voice I had grown so used to reply.

"Oh! Jake! It's you! Sorry. Kelly came just came over and we fought." I said, looking up and wiping away my tears.

"What did she say? I haven't ever seen you cry." He replied. He had left his friends to sit with me.

"She came over and warned me to stay away from you. She said that by the end of the week, you would've forgotten about me." I muttered. I hated her now. I couldn't believe how quickly it took Kelly to turn on me.

"That is not true. Besides, I don't like mean girls." He replied, pulling me into a hug. I had the sense of déjà vu. It was like the day we became friends again. I smiled. It guessed it was time for me to make a move. Before Kelly got to him.

"Listen, Jake. There's something I have to tell you. I think it's the reason why Kelly fought with me. Ummm, Jake. I... I..." I trailed off. Somehow, Jake managed to be able to finish my sentence.

"Love you?" he replied. I looked up into his beautiful blue eyes.

"You know?" I asked. He nodded. "So, do you...?"

"Feel the same way? Yes." He replied. I smiled.

"Well, I love you Jake." I said nervously.

"I love you too." He replied. "So, do you want to..."

"Be your girlfriend?" It was my turn to finish his sentence. He nodded. "Yes." I replied happily. "Can I gloat?" I asked. He nodded. I stood up, and went over to Kelly and Juliet's table. I slammed my hands on the table. "I won." I said smugly. Kelly stared at me in shock.

"What do you mean, you won?" she demanded.

"Well, Jake just asked me to be his girlfriend, so I think that he's going to forget YOU!" I yelled. I then turned around and went back to my table, and sat down next to Jake. "Well, I'm done gloating. Got it out of my system." I said.

"So, where do you want to go on our first date?" he asked.

Jake and I had decided that we were going to the cinema for out first date. We both went to our own homes to get ready. I was so nervous. My first date with Jake!

If it all went wrong I would never be able to get over it. I sighed. I had an hour to get ready. "What am I going to where?" I asked myself nervously.

Yay! Jake and Ray :) I was just dying to write this chapter. I hope you guys like it!