By New Year's Eve.

Chapter 7 - Sebastian

Happy. That's what I have been for the past couple of days. Its Saturday today. The first weekend of our supposed fake relationship. I am excited to spend time with Mackenzie. I think she is liking me more and more as each day goes by. Mackenzie is even good friends with Liv now. At least I think so, after all they hung out yesterday for hours. I was a little disappointed because I wanted to go on a date with Mac, but she told she had plans with my sister. I did find it odd considering I almost never see them talk yet I know they do.

So, Liv and Mac spent the whole evening together. Liv returned home close to midnight. I was worried as she has never been out for long. But then I realized that she is growing up and also Mac and Liv are bonding. That's good right? Considering they would have to be near each other when Mac and I date officially afterwards.

I like Mac but sometimes I don't understand her. I am sure she likes spending time with me, but something feels off. I have no idea what. I felt it first on last Thursday when the three of us hung out at the same restaurant we went to for our first date. Mac and Liv were not really talking the whole time baring a few words here and there. Then I went to the washroom and when I returned, I saw them speaking. But as I resumed my seat they stopped talking altogether. That's was weird, right? Then Liv started behaving aloof. I didn't think much of it. Friday at school after Mac told me her plans with Liv, I went to ask my sister that's when I stopped to think. Because Liv said she didn't know they were hanging out. Weird right I mean if one person is saying they have plans with someone and the other person has no idea that means one of them is lying. Right? But after school I saw Mac and Liv walking together towards Mac's car. Oh yeah, Mac brought her car yesterday instead of going to school with us. That made me wonder who lied to me? Was it Mac or Liv?

I have yet to ask either of them about it. But today we are all hanging out yet again. All three of us. Well, I told Liv to invite Sophia so Liv won't feel alone, and I can get some alone time with Mac without feeling guilty. Sophia said no and Liv didn't pressure her. I tried to but Liv stopped me. Neither of them have behaved like this before. So now along with the extreme bubbly happiness I am also confused. Something is going on about which I have no idea.

We thought of going to the beach but it's very windy thus a bit cold. I don't mind and I know Liv doesn't either, but Mac might. Although I never got to ask her that. Because Mac planned for us to go to the movies first then we can decide what to do later. Her idea we have the whole day why plan ahead. Never knew she is like this carefree. I like plans though else when things don't work out, I have a problem coping with it. Liv says that's why I don't like to date other girls when I have a crush on someone. Like that's the purpose and plan for a crush. Try to get her attention and then date. At least I think it is. Anyways Liv mulled over Mac's idea but didn't interject which I thought she would. Now I am here contemplating everything while watching my sister pace around the kitchen making faces. She is thinking something but usually when she is thinking this hard, she tells me. But something tells me that won't be the case this time. Wonder if it is about Mac and if so then what? I would like to know.

Oh, that reminds me Liv never told me what they did yesterday just said she had fun. Then placed a reassuring hand over my arm and went to her room. This morning when I asked Liv what she thinks of Mac. Her exact words were, "she is good Seb. She is just like you told me she is like. Funny, helpful, caring." That helped but...I don't know it felt like she didn't tell me something. Again, I asked her if she thinks there is a chance for my plan to work, she placed her hand reassuringly yet again before saying, "yeah I think so. But it's too early so wait, at least one more week." I just smiled at my sister. Soon after that the pacing and deep thinking started.

Now I am waiting it to be 10 to get out of the house and pick Mac up. Our movie is at 11 but the movie theatre is at a distance plus I like to be early. I looked at my watch yet again and saw its still 9:55. Why can't it be 10 already? I can't wait anymore. I got up from the couch to check if I have everything for today.