I spent the rest of the party with the gang and focused more on Danny then Rob. I mean Merie liked Rob why should I go try and steal him from the first friend I'd made here. That be... not only rude but it be complete diva move to go after two guys at once and the way I was falling for both. Well, that might happen if I didn't focus on one more than the other.

Soon later though as I headed off for drinks Rob followed offering to carry them back. "Oh no" I say. "Its fine really. I can carry them"

"Seven cans?" he asks raising his eyebrow as we walk past the pool and into the house. "No one can carry that many on their own. Not enough hands"

As if to emphasise his point he waves his hands and I can't help but giggle slightly. His eyes go slightly wide with shock and I tilt my head looking up at him. "What's wrong?" I ask with a smile.

"Nothing" he replies shaking its head. "But your laugh..." I tense feeling my heart begin to pound as we stand there in the empty kitchen. "...Its quite beautiful" he finishes with a whisper. I swallow the lump in my throat and spin round to the cool box on the floor. I grab four cans shoving them into his hands then grab three for me to carry.

I walk fast paced out of there and by the time I get outside my blush has calmed and I am calm. "Sorry" Rob says nervously. "Didn't mean to pressure you"

"Its okay, shall we get back to the others?" I say then walk off ahead. I retake my seat next to Danny, putting the cans on the table, and soon realise I may have sat a bit too close. I begin to inch away but Danny grasps my hand stopping me from moving. I know no one else can see but I look at Danny whose face is calm his eyes showing a nervous edge. I smile and soon he's smiling back.

"Can you play 'For the first time' by the script?" I ask. He nods and begins to play soon he's singing and everyone quietens to just listen. Me... I'm left in awe finding myself smiling.

******

"Truth or dare?" Merie squealed. Katie, Tasha and me laugh as she grabs the bottle out of her draw. It was decorated. It was so obviously meant for this sort of purpose. "Its great you could stay, Maddie"

"I'm glad my mum agreed" I say with a smile. Merie smiled back taking the finally bean bag seat and we made a sort of circle square on the floor.

"Ready?" Merie teased.

"Go for it" Katie said giggling.

"Here. We. Go!" Merie shouts then spins the bottle. I watch it spin feeling myself getting more nervous till it finally rests on me. "Maddie!"

"Truth" I laugh.

"I got one" Tasha jumps in. "How many boyfriends have you had?"

"Uh.... none" I say. All of them stare and I shrug nervously.

"Not one?" Katie asks shocked. I shake my head and they all look at each other. I let myself laugh and soon they join in.

"May I ask why?" Merie asks.

"I've never liked anyone"

"How about Danny?" Tasha teases.

"Yeah, you two were sat close today" Merie jumps in.

"Do you like Danny?" Katie asks wide eyed. I put a finger to my lips.

"Not my turn" I tease. They all groan and Merie sighs spinning the bottle for it to only land on me again. Oh come on!

"So, do you like Danny?" Merie pressures. I sigh.

"Yes"

Everyone squeals and soon I'm bombarded with hugs. "We're gonna have to teach you"

"Have you kissed anyone?"

"No"

"Anything?"

"No"

"OH MY GOD!" They squeal. I laugh and soon we're all just lying on the floor laughing.

"Seriously, though" Merie says looking at me. "We'll have to pep you up girl" The others agree and I smile.

"Thanks, guys. Will you keep it quite?"

"Of course" they chorus.

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Author guidance for This story

Robert family is old school from birth he has been expected to marry Merie Fresco, the daughter of a proud buisness man. He knows that marrying Merie would be best for his future.
Well, I didn't expect to fall in love with him so you can't blame me......


Characters

Madison 'Maddie' Evergreen - 16 years old. Raven black hair, just reaches past her shoulder with a side fringe that covers her right eye and goes over her left. Her eyes are a emerald green with hints of blue in them. Doesn't have a tan but isn't pale. She's slim but has curves. She stands at 5"6.
Just moved into town with her mum. Bit of a rocker chick.

Trish Evergreen - Maddie's mum.

Maddie's Dad

Kenith - Maddie's Dad's boyfriend.

Robert 'Rob' Maxwell - Just 17 years old. He has auburn coloured hair cut short and ruffled. Atletic build and stands at 6 foot. He has sapphire blue eyes. Olive tan.
Comes from a wealthy family. Is set to marry Merie.

Merie Fresco - 16 years old. Strawberry blond hair that fall in curls around her face. Dark blue eyes that are slight grey. Olive tan and slim build. She stands at 5"5.
Rob's fiancee. Comes from wealthy family and is the queen of the school.

Tasha - 15 years old. Soft blond hair with streaks of brown, its long and is usually pulled into a high ponytail. Her eyes are a stormy grey. She has a faint tan. Curvy but still slimish. Stands at 5"5.
Is Merie's best friend and her boyfriend is on holiday, he's Jake. Part of the 'group'.

Penny Maxwell - 15 years old. Short cut blond hair. Sapphire blue eyes but with mixes of green. She is 5"3 and slim but only with slight curves.
Rob's sister. She's part of the 'group' but very clumsy and shy so doesn't hang around often.

Katie - 15 years old. Chestnut brown hair to her shoulders in waves. Tanned skin, quite dark. She's about 5"4. She's slim but not too thin.
Is Max's girlfriend and part of the 'group'.

Max - 17 years old. He has short black hair. He's of african heiratage with black skin. Muscular and stands about 5"9.
Is Katie's boyfriend and part of the 'group'.

Danny - 16 years old. Spiked black hair. Greeny Blue eyes. Is small and only slightly muscular. Stands at 5"7.
The musician and very nervous. Part of the 'group'. (Inspired by a friend)

Jake - Tasha's boyfriend and Rob's best friend. On holiday for the summer.

updated Apr 24 '11 by CrystalRose