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I bought the dress and threw it in the bag and Dougie and I headed towards the guy's section. He made a face- grimacing- at everything i picked out...he obviously wasnt going for the pants and button down shirt look...but i finally convinced him to try a few things on... I handed him a pair of black pants and a few button down shirts and even a few ties for him to try on. He put on the black pants, with a green shirt and a black tie and came out of the dressing room to show me... he made a face and i could tell he wasnt comfortable in it...he looked like a mess..his shirt was half tucked in and his tie was crooked...you could obviously tell he'd never worn a shirt and tie in his life..
I giggled.."Come here..let me fix you.." He walked over to where i was standing and i fixed his tie and began unbuttoning his pants to tuck his shirt in when i noticed i was making him uncomfortable.."oh..uhm..tuck your shirt in." i said as i turned my back on him. I took a few steps across the dressing room and sat in a chair against the wall. He tucked his shirt in, looked at me, and shrugged.
"I dunno..maybe i shouldn't go...i dont even know how to dance."
I frowned. "I dont really know how to dance either. But you should go..maybe you'll have fun..or meet someone..and if not, we can leave early." I'd feel totally bad if he didn't go and i did...i was hoping this was enough to convince him. "What'dya think about this then?" He said, suggesting the outfit.. "Looks good Doug." I winked. Hes too cute..he should wear button down shirts more often..they look good on him. "Ready to go then?" He asked. I nodded and he walked back to his dressing room to get changed.
I met him out by the cash register and after he bought the shirt, tie, and pants, he called his mom and we met her back outside the front doors to the mall. Once again, he offered to let me sit in the front, but i said no..that it was his turn. When we got home, we parted ways and I told him i'd see him at the dance tonight. He didnt say anything..he just half-smiled.
Dougie's P.O.V.
After Andrea bought her dress, we headed towards the guy's section. I wasn't really sure what a guy is supposed to wear to a dance, so after some persuasion i agreed to try on a few button downs and ties. She handed me a few things and i headed to the dressing rooms. I had never worn a tie before and when i came out of the dressing room looking like a mess, i heard Andrea giggle at me. I frowned.
"Come here..let me fix you.." She said. I walked over to where she was standing and she began to straighten my tie. She shook her head at my half untucked button down shirt and began to unbutton my pants to tuck the rest of it. I almost died. I shifted uneasily and started to back away from her. I think she noticed cuz she turned away from me and just told me fix my shirt. I tucked it in, looked at her, and shrugged..unsure of what to think. I thought i looked like an idiot..but she smiled at me..so maybe it wasnt that bad.
"I dunno..maybe i shouldn't go...i dont even know how to dance." Did i REALLY wanna go to this thing? What was i gonna do?...sit there and watch everyone else dance?
She frowned. "I dont really know how to dance either. But you should go..maybe you'll have fun..or meet someone..and if not, we can leave early." I felt like she really wanted me to..and i have no idea why..shed have Danny to hang out with..why would she want me tagging along too?..maybe shes thinking if Danny's a total dud I can be her entertainment... oh well... "What'dya think about this then?" I said, suggesting the outfit.. "Looks good Doug." She winked at me...Dammit..I hate when she does that. She looks so adorable, its such a tease. "Ready to go then?" I asked. She nodded and I went back to the dressing room to change into my normal clothes and buy the outfit.
Afterwards, we drove home and she told me she'd see me at the dance later...I figured we probably wouldn't go together since she has a date and all..but i was still hoping... I felt weird going at all..let alone by myself. I smiled as she closed the car door and began towards her house. This should be an interesting night.
Chapter Seven.
Andrea's P.O.V.
As i was getting ready i started to think about Danny..and TRIED to forget about Dougie. Dougie was just my friend..i SHOULDNT be thinking of him like this...I put on some eyeliner and mascara- nothing too dramatic, straightened my hair and used the curling iron to flip the ends of my layered hair up, and put on my dress and heels...waiting for Danny. As i spritzed some perfume on, the doorbell rang. I quietly sqealed in excitement. I heard my mom answer the door and invite him in. He introduced himself and my mom told him that i'd be down in a minute. I took a deep breath, opened my beadroom door and walked down the stairs. As i got to the bottom, I bit my lip..nervous. He smiled at me, looking at me up and down.
"You look amazing" he said. I blushed. "Thanks Danny." We turned and headed towards the door. "See ya later mom!" I called on our way out. We walked from my house to the dance at school. It was only a couple of blocks and neither of us had cars, so it seemed like a better alternative than being dropped off by one of our parents. We got to the dance and walked in. I scanned the room for Dougie. HOLD UP. Why am i looking for Dougie? I'm here..on a date..with an amazing, gorgeous, blue eyed babe...i mean..this is a date right? After a while of just standing around, drinking some punch, Dougie walked over and joined me and Danny.
"Sup dudes." Dougie said. I giggled. "Hey man" Danny replied.
"Hey Dougie." i smiled. "Do you want to dance?" Danny asked me. I could sense some unspoken tension between the two boys. "Uhm..no..thats okay..you go instead." I didnt want him to have a boring time because of my lack of dancing abilities. Plus, i felt less out of place with Dougie. I knew he was like me... new at this 'dance' thing. Danny shrugged and skipped off to the crowded dance floor into a group of people. I didnt see much of Danny after that. I didnt notice though because i had Dougie to entertain me and keep me laughing. About an hour later, Dougie said he was gonna make a visit to the 'loo.' He left me standing there by myself and i felt very uncomfortable. What was i doing? I didnt belong at a dance...I DONT DANCE. Neither does Dougie..and i dragged him here so that I wouldn't feel bad about leaving him alone. But the truth was, I only came for Danny..and Danny was off having his own fun. I kinda wish he had come back by now...He DID sort of ask me to go with him..then just disappeared.
I decided to go find Dougie and ask him if he wanted to leave. I walked out of the gym- where the dance was being held and started down the hallway towards the bathroom. I noticed a couple leaned up against the wall in the hallway..playing tonsil hockey. Gah. You'd think one of them would have suffocated by this time. Then i noticed something that made me freeze in place and i felt my stomach jump into my throat. Wasn't Danny wearing that jacket?
"DANNY?!" I screamed. Frozen in place. Unable to move- completely stunned.
The couple jumped, turned and faced me. The girl furrowed her eyebrows...obviously confused.
"Andrea..i..uhm.." Danny stumbled, searching for the right words.. "let me explain.."
"No..save your breath..it doesnt matter anyways." I sighed, as Dougie walked out of the bathroom and into the conversation. He obviously quickly picked up on what just happened and had an expression of disgust as he looked at Danny. "You wanna go Dougie?" I said..disappointed. Dougie nodded and we walked away from the girl and Danny, as he cursed the air and punched a locker in frustration. I wasnt sad, or upset or anything. I didnt feel the urge to cry.. I felt an odd sense of relief. It completely perplexed me. WHY on earth would i be relieved that a cute boy asked me out, then ditched me to make out with some tramp? Oh well..i guess im better off without him.
Dougie and I walked home in silence. It was comforting having him there.. i knew he cared about me and wanted what was best for me, so having him there with me was nice. He walked me to my front porch and when i sat down on the step, chin in hands, elbows on my knees...he sat down next to me and we just stared off into the night sky for a few minutes. Finally he spoke.
Dougie's P.O.V.
I walked into the dance feeling self conscious and nervous. After walking around a little bit and seeing all the other guys in shirts and ties, some looking even dopier than me, i felt a little better about what i was wearing. I walked around, got a drink and some finger food..scanning the room for Andrea and Danny. I saw them and walked over. Greetings were exchanged and I got the feeling Danny sensed my feelings for Andrea... the conversation was tense and he asked if Andrea wanted to dance with him..he obviously didnt want me hanging around. She declined and stayed with me instead. I was beaming with gladness inside.
We stood by the wall...wallflowers..i know..but we had a good time. We joked and were laughing. I had already had 2 cokes and a water bottle though. I had to take a major leak, so i told Andrea id be back in a minute..that i was going to the loo. I walked into the hallway outside the gym and towards the boy's bathroom. There was a couple totaly sucking face outside the guy's bathroom..but i didnt pay them any attention. When I came out though, i realized who it was... Andrea was standing, totally frozen from shock as I realized the guy who was making out with the girl was Danny. He scrambled for an explanation when Andrea said she didnt want to hear it, and asked me if I wanted to leave. I was stunned. How could Danny possibly find anyone better than Andrea? She was beautiful, sweet, down to earth and totally funny. What a loser. I nodded to Andrea...agreeing to go home. I couldn't wait to get outta there.
We walked home, my hands in my pockets, in total silence. I knew she was probably hurting. It was totally obvious to me she liked him. When we got to her house, she just sat on the steps to her porch. I didnt want to leave her alone at a time like this, so i sat down next to her. The sky was incredible. It was so clear..no clouds. We sat in silence looking up at the stars. Finally...i thought it was time to say something.
"You okay Andrea?" I asked, concerned.
"It's weird isnt it.." she started.."you think things happen for a reason?" She turned her head to look at me, removing her head from her hands. I scratched my head. "I spose so? Why?" She smiled slightly. "It's like..even when something bad happens..maybe its a sign..maybe something bad HAS to happen..so that something even better can come of it." Okay. I admit. I was confused..and i probably LOOKED like i was confused. She giggled. Yup..i probably looked like a dumbass. "Dont worry about me" she said, standing up and turning back towards her front door..I stood too, hands still in my pockets, half smiling..not sure whether she was really okay..."i'm alot better now" she said. There was a pause, and she leaned in and kissed me on the cheek. She turned and walked up the stairs, unlocking her door, stepping inside and turning back to face me...
"Goodnight Dougie." I dont know if she said it very seductively, but it made my knees weak. In that minute I wanted her so bad. "Night" I said and turned to walk home, beginning to loosen the tie around my neck. I hated and loved the way I feel around her. She's so irresistable, yet any relationship with her is unrealistic and i didnt want to risk the friendship we already had. I sighed, hoping things would sort themselves out...
Chapter Eight.
Danny's P.O.V.
I was headed towards Andrea's house to pick her up, so we could walk to the dance. I liked Andrea...she was super nice and easy to be around. The more I hung out with her, the more i could tell we could become great friends. When i rung the doorbell, her mum let me in and i waited for her downstairs. She came down and looked great, wearing a little black dress.
We walked to the dance from Andrea's house. It wasn't very far at all and was more logical than getting dropped off. We walked into the decorated gymnasium and i got us some drinks. Andrea kept scanning the room..was she looking for someone? Probably Dougie..I swear..if i didnt know any better, i'd think something was going on between those two... they should just come on out with it already.. I dunno what's stopping them, but I get the feeling Dougie doesn't like me very much.
Oh look who just found us..Dougie..
"Sup Dudes" he said, smirking.
"Hey man" i said. I asked Andrea if she wanted to dance, and she said no..that she'd stay with Dougie..and that I should go dance.. I dont get it? This was so weird...its totally obvious Dougie likes Andrea.. and i THINK Andrea likes Dougie too..or atleast it seems that way..
I wonder why she wont even dance with me.. I mean..i am her friend arent i? Oh well. I shrugged and left the two, skipping towards the dance floor.
The night progressed and I had spent most of it dancing with this one girl...I didnt even know her name, but she was fit. It was probably half way through the dance when she led me out into the hallway and pulled me up against her, kissing me hard. I hesitated for a moment..but wait..should i be? I mean i did come with Andrea..but shes just a friend..and she has Dougie anyways.. Still..I had this funny feeling in my gut like this was a mistake....Thats when i heard it.
"DANNY?!!" A familiar voice screamed. I jumped around..and there was Andrea standing right in front of me, a horrified and shocked look on her face. Crap. What have i done?
"Andrea..i uhm.." I had to explain..I never thought it'd turn out like this...crap..crap..crap.."let me explain!" I begged.
"No..save your breath..it doesnt matter anyways" she sighed as Dougie walked out of the bathroom and into the conversation. GREAT. Now its a party...He looked at me with disgust..and I knew why.. he cared about her. I felt disgust towards myself too. Andrea was the first friendly person AT this school, and now she probably thinks I ditched her to make out with some fit girl in the hallway. I totally didnt plan this.
"You wanna go Dougie?" She asked him. He nodded and they left..not even looking back. They must think i'm scum....I dont blame them. I punched a locker in frustration..I couldn't believe i was so stupid. I felt bad that they had left the dance because of me...I had ruined the night for all of us... I nodded towards the girl and left her alone in the hallway, slowly slinking back towards my house.. deep in thought. I had to find a way to make her listen, make her understand...this was all a huge mistake...crap..crap..crap.
Chapter Nine.
Andrea's P.O.V.
I woke up the following morning after the dance, feeling kinda lazy. I jumped in the shower, got dressed for work, pulled my hair into a wet ponytail, grabbed my purse and an energy bar and headed for the door. My house was quiet. My mom hadn't gotten in from her night shift at the hospital yet and my dad had already left for work. I locked the door behind me and opened the energy bar as i walked down the sidewalk towards town. When i got to "Fran's Diner" i opened the door, sounding a jingling alarm, and walked in. An older lady greeted me as I walked behind the counter and put on a light pink apron.
"Morning Andrea." said the older lady. She had short, grey hair, a round face and soft smile.
"Good morning Fran." I smiled back. I tied the apron around my neck and my back, grabbed a pad of paper from under the counter and a pen from the cup by the register and headed towards my corner of the diner.
As I saw one very handsome young man sitting alone at a booth, staring out the window..I thought of Dougie. 'I wonder what that boy's up too...' my mind trailed.
"Can i take your order sir?" I asked the boy politely.
He stirred, and turned his head to face me. He had brown hair which was tossled and messy looking. He also had these beautiful blue eyes..and for a second, they reminded me of Danny's. "Hi" he smiled. I giggled nervously.."Hi..your order?" Confused for a second, since he was obviously day dreaming- in another world... "OH. Uhm.." he began to open the menu. "What do you suggest?" he asked..looking back to me, smiling widely.
"The french toast is pretty amazing!" I said.
"Sounds good then love...oh..and a cup of coffee?" He answered as he handed me the menu from the table.
Dougie's P.O.V.
I slept in...it was around noon when i did finally roll out of bed. Yawn! I love sleeping in. Andrea popped into my head... she never slept in on Saturdays. Poor girl. After everything that happened last night, im sure she still woke up at the ass crack of dawn to go into work this morning. She gets off around 2...maybe i'll catch up with her for a late lunch after she gets off? Hm.. I took out my cell phone and texted her.
'Hey A. Wanna catch up after your shifts over? - Doug.'
I threw the phone over my shoulder onto the bed as i rubbed my eyes, adjusting to the brightness of my room and headed for the kitchen in my boxers.
After breakfast, I lazily climbed back up the stairs..a little less groggy then when i descended them. I jumped in the shower, towel dried my hair, threw on some clothes, grabbed my phone off my bed and saw i had one missed message on my phone as i headed for the door.
'Hey D. Got off early. Meet me at the bank?- A'
At first I wondered why the bank..then i figured she must have gotten her check and wanted to cash it. So i headed down the sidewalk, passing her house, towards town. On my way, I stopped and got two frappacino's from Starbucks. One for me, one for Andrea. I walked down the sidewalk of the town not really paying attention to my surroundings, too distracted by the awesome taste of the freezing cold frap in my hand. When i heard loud screams though, I looked up and saw several police cars around the bank. Nearby officers were talking loudly about a bank heist..and i over heard them, assuming the worst.."WHAT THE?!" i yelled as my heart beat started racing. I panicked. What was going on...Is Andrea okay? I'm supposed to meet her inside!! Scared, not knowing what to do, I dropped the frappucino's and they splattered all over the sidewalk and a little on my shoes..but i didnt care. Policemen were yelling to each other and running all around the building, more and more cop cars were showing up..citizens were gathering and being told by police to flee the area.. i didnt know WHAT to do... so i leaned against the brick wall and slid down until I was sitting on the sidewalk, wanting to yell out to someone, search the streets for Andera, or even cry...but with all the emotions running through my head, all i could do was sit there, practically invisible to everyone rushing around me...and pray.
Chapter Ten.
Andrea's P.O.V.
I brought a heaping pile of french toast and a cup of coffee to the cute boy at the booth in the corner of the diner. He introduced himself.
"I'm Harry." said the boy cutely, as he looked me up and down. "Andrea" I replied, setting the food and cup infront of him. "Thanks Andrea..looks delicious." I giggled. "I'll tell the cook." I walked away smiling. Its so much easier working when people are friendly. Harry finished his meal and headed for the door..first stopping by the counter I was wiping down with a wet cloth. "Thanks again. I hope to see you around again." He said with a smile. "By, have a nice day" i replied..blushing a little. I walked over to clean up his table and found he had left me a note...The note read:
"Date?
Call me. =]
1656 555 6965
-Harry "
I read the note and bit my bottom lip. I was a little confused...up until last week, Dougie was the only man in my life..and he was only my bestfriend..this is the second date i've been asked out on within a week. Was something about me different? A new hairstyle?... Better makeup..i didnt get it... maybe its just cuz im getting older. I read the note one more time quickly, just to make sure i didnt misread it, then shoved it into my jean pocket and continued wiping down the table. The diner was pretty quiet today, so Fran let me off early and i headed to the bank to cash my check. I couldn't wait to meet up with Dougie. Maybe we could catch a movie..or do something fun.
I walked down the street and into the bank building. I waited online flipping through the deposit slips and checks i had in my hand when i heard a familiar voice.
"Andrea?" someone laughed nearby. I spun around, looking for the source of the sound. Harry, the boy from the diner was walking towards me. "Harry!" I smiled. I giggled out loud. "What a coincidence..what are you doing here?" I asked. Before he could answer, someone yelled loudly from behind us and we both turned to look what the uprising was...
"EVERYBODY DOWN" the voice yelled. It was three men in suits and black ski masks with a gun in each hand.
Women screamed and people scattered, panicking. Harry grabbed my arm and began to run, pulling me with him away from the door where the burglars were..I slipped on the marble..in what seemed like slow motion, my feet went flying out from underneath me and i began to fall...when i hit my head on the corner of the nearby teller's desk.....Everything went black.
Harry's P.O.V.
After grabbing some breakfast at the diner and leaving my number for the cute girl that waited on me, I headed to the record store. I walked in and spent a while looking around...finally, i bought a few cds.. after realizing i was low on cash, i decided to hit the bank before doing any more shopping. I told my aunt i'd remember to buy my little cousin a present for her birthday next week..i figured i could do that after i got some more money.
I walked into the bank and saw someone i thought looked oddly familiar.
"Andrea?" i said..beginning to laugh. What a coincidence! She quickly spun around to face me. "Harry!" she smiled and giggled out loud. "What a coincidence..what are you doing here?" she asked. Before i could answer, I heard a loud yell and Andrea and me spun around to see what happened..."EVERYBODY DOWN" the voice yelled. It was three men in suits and black ski masks with a gun in each hand.
Women screamed and people scattered, panicking. I quickly grabbed her arm to pull her away from the door where the burglars were..my back was turned to her..she must have slipped because i heard a quiet yelp and turned around to see Andrea bang her head on the corner of the nearby desk. She fell limp on the floor, unconscious....
'Shit!' i thought. I grabbed her arms and pulled her around the desk, pushing the chair out of the way, climbing underneath the desk, pulling her onto my lap to hide. I heard a couple of gun shots and hoped that the burglars would stay on that side of the bank. Andrea had a small cut on her forehead and was still unconscious. I barely knew this girl, but here we were in the face of danger and possibly death and her life was in my hands. I pulled the chair close, concealing our hiding spot and held her close...pressing her head against my chest...the scent of her hair temporarily distracted me from the reason why i was under a desk in a bank and allowed my mind to carelessly wander...
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