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I can't believe I let some girl tell me what I need to do. So she going to tell others I'm not the best, yeah right I'm totally the best. Just a little rusty because of L.u. Well, it doesn't matter I can do this. I hate that it's a love song, but I'll prove...What am I saying why do I need to prove to this girl, whoever she is, that I'm good at what I do?? Well, I'll show her!! I'll show all of them that Schroeder is no quiter!! Schroeder thought to himself as he walked out of the office. He just made it on signing up for the talent show this saturday. The director asked him if he was doing the show alone, he was about to tell the man yes, but he said he had someone else with him, and they was going to do a duet. Director looked surprised, but smiled and congraduated him on joining in on the show. Schroeder told him he didn't really have much of a choice.

Charlie Brown calls Lucy and told her that he looked at the list today after school, and Schroeder's name was on it. They talked some more and she had to go because Linus was calling her. She went downstairs to see why he was calling her. When she went into the livingroom there was a guy with Linus talking with their mom.

Oh Lucy, there you are sweety!, Her mom said, This is Ricky. He will be helping with our move...oh and he's single too!

Mom! I'm sorry about her., Said Lucy looking embarrassed. Oh, uh, she's right on what she said., Ricky said smiling and leaned over to whisper, On both things. Then he winked and walked passed Lucy to get some boxes out of the kitchen. Lucy's face really turned red. Oh dear are you okay?, Their mom said. Yes mom I'm fine just hot in here!, Lucy said fanning herself with her hand. Well, he's such a nice boy, maybe you and him can go on a date!, her mom suggested. No! I'm busy this weekend at the talent show with Schroed..er oh uh..., Lucy blurred out without thinking.

Oh wait who? Schroeder? That piano playing boy, that you were so obessed with 7 years ago, and broke your heart!, Her mom shouted. Linus looking at his mom with agreeing eyes. Lucy was about to try and say no different guy, but she knew her mom wouldn't let it go. Yes., was all Lucy could muster.

Ricky walked into the livingroom and notice the tension. And he was about to just walk on by but then Lucy and Linus's mom spoke to him so he stopped and to look at her, Ricky, would you be a dear, after you get that box in the truck could you and my daughter take it to our new house?

Uh, I guess. Ricky said looking at Lucy, she eyed her mom suspiciously then said, You trust for me to be all alone in a truck to go about 2hours away with this guy that I don't even know! No offense, saying as she puts her hand up in defense, then to hang out with the guy I was in love with from years ago! And I'm over him by the way!! Lucy yelled getting out of breath.

Lucy, Ricky wouldn't be our driver if we didn't do a background check first! And I want you to move on, and not think of that kid anymore. You will be okay trust me., Said the mom. Lucy just slapped her foehead and said, Mom, I'm fine okay and Schroeder will only be a friend, if that. And I will go with Ricky just today and nothing is going happen. Lucy walks to the door to let Ricky out and he followed her to his truck.

Do you really think she will move on?, Asked the mom sounding concerned to her son, in the room. I don't know I hoping so. Do you really think Ricky can make her forget him?, Asked Linus feeling uncertain. I hoping, because he is nice, oh and he was the one that asked if Lucy was seeing anyone., Said his mom smiling and then she walked to the window to watch her daughter and Ricky leave to go to the new house.

Sorry about my mom, Lucy said, feeling awkward. Ricky chuckled and said, Well, she really got a way with words huh? And I'm sorry if this embarrasses you, but I gotta be honest, you're cuter when your flustered. Lucy's eyes got big and she chocked out, Oh uh thanks I guess. He laughed and then added, That guy you and your mom were talking about, he missing out.

Well I highly doubt he would care, she said looking down. Hey, if you want to talk about it I'm a good listener., Ricky said. Well, it's dumb I was really young like 4 years old had a really huge crush on a boy who played Beethoven on his piano., started Lucy.

Ricky- Really Beethoven? He didn't play anything else?

Lucy- Nope, nothing but Beethoven. Well I take that back he did play one time jingle bells for me but that was only once. It was during our Christmas play when we were 8 years old.

Ricky- Oh, he did that for you? That was nice of him.

Lucy- Well, I thought same thing at that time but nice wasn't what it was. He just did it to make me shut up.

Ricky- Well I don't think he would if he didn't have any feelings toward ya.

Lucy- Hahaha yeah right. You weren't there you don't know how he treated me. And I don't blame him. I was a creep thinking we would marry as soon as possible. I can't believe how ridiculous I was to fall for him. He told me we wouldn't be together because of how much of a brat I was...am. So stupid that I...nevermind.

Ricky stopped at a red light and turned to Lucy. He saw how broken she was. It was written all over her face. He didn't know who Schroeder was, but if he ever met him, he probably would punch him in the face. Causing this beautiful woman so much pain. She deserves the world and to be loved for all her flaws. She wasted her younger years on some boy, I could if she let me. I could show her a better side how a man treats a woman. Lucy looked up at him then ahead then said, It changed. He smiled at her and said, Yeah okay. And he started to drive again. Then he asked, Can I ask you a hypothetical question?

Uh okay what is it? Lucy asked questionably. Well, if you want a nicer guy that would treat you better, what would you say if we started seeing each other?, Ricky asked.

Well, I don't see why not.., Lucy said and Ricky smiled. Then she added, hypothetically, but real life I'm not wanting to be in an relationship right now, I'm sorry. My mom thinks if i get a boyfriend quickly the faster I will heal, but she's wrong. I'm trying to work on myself and live life and not be tied down. Ricky's smile went to a frown but he understood, because he was in bad relationship with girl that was just being with him and sleeping around on other guys. I understand my last girlfriend, of 4 years, was cheating on me the whole time. And we never did anything but she did with other guys., he said. I wanted to wait until we were married.

Oh I'm sorry, Lucy said sounding sad. Ricky just waved and said, It's fine at least I found out before we got married huh? Hehehehe., he laughed jokingly. It make Lucy chuckle a little. They made it to Lucy's new house.

Oh wow it's pretty! She said looking at the house. The house was two story home with beautiful flower bed out in front of the house. There was plenty of space in the yard for a garden in the back and the inside looks like an old english home. Alot of space for her mom, herself, and her two younger brothers room. Kitchen was huge and living room was bigger.

There was a blonde haired teen boy thay noticed a moving truck was out in front and before he could say or do anything his little cousin, which was a blonde haired girl and 10 years old, jumped out and shouted, Whatcha looking at cousin?

Oh my God! Laura you need to stop! It's just the new neighbors! Schroeder said getting adjectated by her.

Aww you trying to find a new girl?, Laura asked smirking. What? Are you crazy? Don't be ridiculous. It's just I thought I seen..Nevermind forget it., Schroeder scratched his head then looked outside again. Whatever stalker!, Laura teased, why don't you just go over there?

No it's fine. Come on I thought you wanted to finally hear me play something on my Grand?, he said trying to get her to forget what he was stareing at. Oh okay it better not be sucky like last time!, She said running to the next room. He was about to protest but shook his head and thought, Well, of course it will suck it's not Beethoven. Then he walks out of the room to where his Grand piano is, which he got on his 14th birthday. He only played a couple of times.