Chapter 10

Ok, to say the least this had to be one of the most awkward situations I have ever been in. Even more than when I tackled Brian, licked Brian’s lips, woke up in the same bed as Brian, got felt up by Brian, dropped my towel in front of Brian, and after Brian and I kissed in the fourth grade. Ok, was it just me or did it seem like there’s a pattern to all of this? And this awkward situation didn’t differ from the pattern. To put it simply:

I WAS ON A DATE WITH BRIAN JARROD RIVERS! A double date; but a date nonetheless! Sure I didn’t know I was going with him and yeah I was only here to support Bella, who by the way was sharing lovey dovey faces with Max, but any way I twisted it, it still came pouring out that it was in fact a date with Satan himself! Oh god. I wish someone would have shot me right then and there. I glanced at Brian to find he was staring at me. I hated when people just stared. I found it highly annoying if you didn’t notice. But since we were on a date and in a fairly nice restaurant I decided not to go ballistic on his butt. Instead of screaming, “What the hell are you staring at jackass?” I settled for a, “Why are you staring at me?” in a calmer and much quieter voice.

“Um…uh nothing.”

He looked at me strangely and then motioned for outside.

“Can we talk?”

I nodded and we excused ourselves from the table. Brian grabbed my hand and led me to the doors that led to the outside patio. We stepped outside and boy was it cold. But that wasn’t the point. Brian looked at me and sighed as if trying to figure out what to say. I raised an eyebrow at him. “Well?”

“Who are you and what have you done with my best friend?!” he suddenly shouted out of nowhere. I was a little appalled and so were the people who were eating or making out outside. I didn’t really know how to respond to this but I figured he wasn’t even done and if so then he’d spill everything. “First you come here all beautiful and then when you see me you just smile and act all calm. And then when I stared at you for like a billion years you turn to me and calmly ask me why I was staring at you! The Tandy I know would have so freaked on me!”

“You think I’m beautiful?” I said with a stupid grin on my face. Was I having a dumb moment because the only thing that I could pick out to say from his gigantic speech was that he thought I looked beautiful? Then again no guy, excluding my father, ever called me beautiful. None of the boyfriends or dates I ever had said I was beautiful. They said I looked nice or great. I mean it was one of those rare comments and to have it be said to me by Brian was just shocking and it totally made my brain do a 360. He looked at me weird and then he started to turn red. Oh god. More blushing.

“Yeah. But that is not the point!” he shouted. I snapped out of my reverie. I sighed and got ready to defend myself; which was odd because most people would probably prefer how I was acting tonight then any other night. Then again, this just wasn’t me.

“Look, what you didn’t see was me screaming and having a mental breakdown in Bella’s car when I found out it was you, and I’ve only been acting all calm because I don’t want to ruin Bella’s date. I don’t want her to only remember us fighting. I want her to remember how great it was with the guy she really likes,” I said holding my arms tightly to my body. I was so cold. It was freezing that night and I left my jacket in the restaurant.

“Oh. Well I hope you realize that this isn’t a date. We’re only here to support Bella…and that other dude I guess,” he replied in a much calmer tone of voice. I don’t know why but I felt a little sad. I should have been happy because with just one sentence it wasn’t a date! But I couldn’t force the happiness inside of me. Weird. “Come here.” I backed up a step.

“What?”

“You’re shivering so come here.”

I stepped forward a couple of steps. He took my hands and pulled me closer. He started to run his hands up and down my arm. I felt heat alright. That was for sure. But how was it possible to be hot and get goosebumps? That is a question I could never answer despite it happening to myself. When his hands were near my wrist I grabbed them and made him stop.

“I’m ok now,” I said giving him a small smile. He smiled back and led me back inside. We had some perfect timing because the waiter came by to take our order. “So who’s paying? Because I didn’t bring any money.”

“Well I’m paying for Bella because she’s my date so since you’re Brian’s date he can pay for you,” Max said. I looked over at Brian and smirked. He knew my evil look and he glared at me. Perfect opportunity to make him all bothered.

“So…Adam, what is your most expensive item on the menu?” I asked grinning. The very cute waiter smiled back at me. He was VERY cute. He had dirty blonde hair and the prettiest green eyes! And he looked just a couple of years older at the most.

“That would be the Filet Mignon miss.”

“Tandy, I swear to God-”

“Brian that is just not religious of you,” I smirked. He growled under his breath and then I looked up at the waiter. He was still smiling at me. “His ancestors are so turning over in their graves right now. Dissing the lord like that. Pfft.”

“Tandy. Your order.”

“Brian. Chill a minute,” I said sweetly. Once again I turned back to the waiter and smiled the biggest one I could muster. “I’ll have the Fettuccine Alfredo. I’m in the mood for pasta tonight.” With that I handed him the menu and looked over at Brian. He shook his head at me and ordered his chicken dish. He leaned in and so did I. “Yes?”

“Why the hell do you live to torture me?” he whispered. I pretended to ponder his question and then looked back at him with the biggest smirk on my face. What started off as a terrible day turned into a pretty fun one.

“Because you’re adorable and cute when you get all mad,” I said before I could stop myself. Crap. He just started to stare at me and I glared at him. At first I didn’t care but then I couldn’t take it. I was going crazy on the inside and I just wanted to scream my head off. Only Brian could make me feel that way. Ok, did that sound wrong to anyone else? Not in a dirty way but just like I shouldn’t have said that. I glared at him and I started to breathe a little heavy…it’s what I did when I was angry.

“What the hell are you staring at me for?” I shouted angrily in my whisper voice. He smiled at me.

“You’re cuter when you’re mad.”

I couldn’t say anything to that. Wow. That was just wow. I sat back up in my seat and looked at Bella who was looking at the two of us strangely. I shrugged and she mouthed, “You’re blushing.” My mouth dropped and I shook my head. She smiled and nodded her head. Under the table she handed me a mirror. I checked it to see I was blushing! I looked up at Bella with my mouth almost dropped to the floor. She had to stifle her giggle and then stood up.

“Um, I’m going to go to the little girl’s room,” she said and I knew what she really meant. I stood up and to no one in particular I said I was going with her. I followed her into the bathroom and let out a huge sigh and she began to giggle at my expression. “Tandy you were so blushing! Oh my god. I have never seen you blush like that before. What were you two talking about?”

“Well I said I liked to make him mad because he was cute when he was mad. And then he said something to piss me off and when I yelled at him he just said I was cuter when I was mad,” I blurted out. When I glanced at Bella she was smirking. “What?!”

“I never really saw it before but now that I have I can’t believe how dumb I was,” she chuckled. I stared at her incredulously.

“See what?”

“That you’re falling for each other.”

I stared at her for probably about a minute before I started to laugh hysterically. Oh man. Did I ever mention how funny Bella could be? She was quite the kidder. I was doubled over in laughter and I was starting to cry. Good thing my make-up didn’t start to run. I mean could you imagine Brian and me? Brian Jarrod Rivers and Tandy Morgans going out? That was just insane. She rolled her eyes and waited patiently for me to stop my laughing.

“You’re crazy you know that right? Me and Brian? Falling for each other? Are you serious?” I said as my laughter started to subside.

“Yes! And even though you may not want to see it practically everyone else can see it,” she said placing her hands on her hips. I scoffed at that.

“You are insane.”

“You are blind my dear woman.” I rolled my eyes. “Look, deny it all you want but I truly believe there’s something between you two.”

“Well whether we’re falling for each other or not this night is about you and Max. Let’s go lover girl…”

XOX

“Ugh…could this be any more boring?” I said before I stuffed a piece of pasta into my mouth. The band left for a break and trust me it was so boring. Well either way it sucked. Because when they played it was classical music and I hate that type of music but then with them gone it was silent except for people talking. Trust me…it was so annoying. I sighed. “Can’t they get a real band or something? Nobody likes classical music…anyone with good taste in music that is.” Brian mulled over my words and then smiled.

“I agree. Let’s get up there and show them what real music is like huh?” With that he stood up and started to walk towards the stage. I quickly stood up and grabbed his arm.

“What are you doing?! I said it was boring but that didn’t give you permission to go up there!” I shouted in my whisper voice so I wouldn’t cause a scene. Although people were already looking at us because we were standing. He grinned at me.

“Who said you had to come?” He got out of my grip and took the stage. He picked up a guitar from behind the stage and came out. Oh god. Who knew I’d have to support Bella AND be a babysitter for the night. I groaned and made my way onto the stage. But I should have known how much of a mistake that was. The spotlight was now on both of us and people were watching. I waved a little and then started to get off stage but Brian held me back.

“Tandy here is a little shy about singing in front of crowds so let’s give her a round of applause please?” I turned to Brian and growled at him.

“What are you doing?”

“Playing guitar. While you sing.”

Suddenly he handed me a microphone and I gulped as I looked out at the clapping audience. I heard Bella shout and I turned back to Brian. He was grinning at me. Stupid jerk. If all these people weren’t watching I would have tackled him again. Then because of Bella people started to chant my name. I rolled my eyes and then held the microphone near my face.

“Any requests?”

Oh god. I was so in for it.

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A/N: Hey everyone! I'm updating again. YAY! I hope you like this chapter. Now I probably won't update for a week. AIMS are Tuesday and Wednesday and I'm freaking out! Anyways, I enjoyed writing this chapter a lot. Haha. I hope you liked it. I don't really know what else to say so I guess that's it. OH! Any ideas for the song Tandy should sing?