A Few Days Later
"So the guys, Monica and Rachel are coming tomorrow night for dinner." Toni announced walking in the family room where Angela and I were flipping through channels.
"All of the guys? Can't we like exclude Nick?" Angela asked hopeful.
"No we can't exclude Nick." Toni rolled her eyes. "Besides Allie and I don't have a problem with Nick. I don't see what the big deal is. I think he's a good friend."
"Well me and you come from 2 different places."
"Obviously."
I laughed at their minor bickering. I was looking forward to seeing everyone. Well maybe one of them more than the others. After my break up with Anthony, I thought I could never like a guy. But I was wrong. Anthony broke up with me in the most awful way possible. He cheated on me with the whore of the school. We were the couple that always got back together. The "perfect" couple. What a lie. Well we were together on and off since, get this, 3rd grade. Yup it's true. You think I'm joking. But never since 3rd grade had I gone out with anyone except Anthony. Same with him. The longest we were apart was probably 2-3 days. We would break up during the day and get back together before that same day ended. Then I found out he cheated on me. That was the last straw. No more Allie and Anthony. It was OVER. And I am now ready to move on. To Brian.
The Next Night
Everyone was in the family room of the girl's place. Sitting and talking about the guys' music and the talent show that would be next week. The guys had a CD out in Europe and passed out a copies to the girls. Even though it's been out a while, they just got their copies.
"You know. I've never heard you guys sing." Toni said.
"Never?" AJ asked shocked. "Really?"
"I'm serious. Why do you find it so surprising?" "No reason. Well we can sing something right now. A cappella. Ok with you guys?" They all nodded their heads.
"OK, what should we sing?" AJ asked.
"I got one." Nick stated.
"This should be interesting." Angela said.
"What's the supposed to mean?" He asked.
"Nothing. Just try not to break the glass."
"Funny." Nick cleared his throat and began "I don't know what he does to make you cry but I'll be there to make you smile. I don't have a fancy car to get to you I'd walk a thousand miles."
Nick had a great voice. Then Brian began singing. Wow. What a set of lungs! The chorus was so beautiful. I assumed the song was something like "All I Have To Give". It was beautiful. And the guys had great voices. Toni looked like she was in Heaven. AJ was practically singing to her. Those 2 were going to last. It was so obvious that they had a special thing.
A Little Later
"Dinner was great." Kevin commented after everyone was done eating.
"Yeah. You girls are great cooks." Howie added.
"Well we can't take all the credit." Angela said.
"Yeah the restaurant we ordered the food from helped a little." I said. Everyone laughed a little.
"Hey you wanna go for a little walk?" Brian whispered in my ear. Feeling his breath, hearing his voice sent chills up my spine.
"Sure." I answered. We went outside the house and sat on the front steps, looking at the sky. "What a beautiful night. Don't see many stars in Chicago."
"Yeah it's always like this here. I just wanted to get some fresh air. And thought maybe you could use some. You looked a little pre-occupied with your thoughts."
"I was just thinking about some stuff."
"Was I some of that stuff?" He asked hopeful.
"No!" I answered quickly. "I mean... no not really."
Oh." He replied looking a little sad. "Have you ever wished on a star?"
"No. I don't believe in that kind of stuff."
"Well do it right now. Make a wish. Please?"
"Oh alright fine. I will if you will." He nodded.
I looked at a star and closed my eyes as I silently made my wish. A few seconds later I opened my eyes.
"Well what did you wish for?" He asked me.
"Courage." I answered looking at his beautiful face.
"Courage? Why did you wish for that?" He asked me confused.
I swallowed hard and answered. "To do this." Without another thought in my mind I gave him a kiss. I backed away about a minute later to see his reaction. His facial expression was hard to read. Surprise? Anger? Love? I couldn't tell.
"Well then." He said.
Well what?" I asked. "I didn't mean to do it so suddenly. I'm sorry-" I was cut off by his lips. When he backed away he said. "I guess we both got what we wished for."