Before it's too late *UNDER CONSTRUCTION*

Chapter 3 part 1

The next morning Lanea called her mom to tell her her that she was staying the weekend at Monique house. She needed to clear her head, so later they all went to the mall. A little shopping is just what a girl needs. On the ride home it happened again, his radiant green eyes met her hazel ones. She kept looking this time and smiled, he smirked. Monique looked over at her then at her brother then back at her again. "What?" Lanea asked, smiling shyly. "I'm watching you two." she replied, cutting her eye at her. Lanea knew she had feelings for Sean but they've become a lot stronger yet she doesn't know that he indeed feels the same way about her.

It was a hot day so they decided to go to the pool right behind their house in their own privacy. When Lanea saw Sean she couldn't help but stare. 'My God he is so fine!' she thought to herself. 'If only he knew.' Sean showed off his abs, toned and defined. She noticed that he was also looking at her, then she realized that she was nearly drooling. She quickly snapped out of it and dived into the pool. They all had a fun day in the sun just like when they where kids. After a while Monique had enough sun and went into the house, but Lanea knew all she wanted to do was go and talk to Brian.

It was now only Lanea and Sean. "Do you have a girlfriend?" She asked shocked at how bold she was. 'Really? Idiot! of course he's probably talking to someone! IDIOT!' She thought to herself. "Nah...do you have a boyfriend?" he asked. She looked at him shocked but kept her cool.

"Nope"

"Oh....alright" He replied, nodding. She looked around, swirling her feet into the water.

"So ummm.....thank you for last night, I really needed that hug." He looked at her and smiled.

"No problem, I know you go through a lot with your dad. When I found out that he attacked you, I was pretty upset. It took everything in me not to go and handle him. In other words I care about you Lanea, a lot girl. I got your back."

"Wow really? you care about me? That means a lot to me." She replied shocked. She couldn't believe her ears, a fine dude like him 18 on top of that cared about her. She may be 17 but she didn't look nor acted it. 'But then what's a year?' She asked herself. They were silent for a while, letting their emotions sink in. She broke the silence and asked out of curiosity:

"What do you like in a girl?" Sean hesitated.

"Well....not just their looks, they have to have, morals, goals, dreams and strive for them. She has to have a sweet personality, great style, funny, and out of the box like.....you." He glanced at her and smiled. "Well what do you like in a guy?" he asked. Lanea hesitated, everything about him is what she liked. He is exactly what she wants.

"Well....their looks, funny, sweet personality, smart, morals, and stylish like...you." He laughed at her answer, he loved how sweet, adorable and confident she was no matter what she went through she survived the storms. He wants so badly to be with her and now that he know how she feels, he's pretty sure he has a chance with her. 'But when?' he thought to himself. Suddenly she pushed him into the pool and started laughing hysterically. He was so deep in his thoughts he didn't realize she got up, he got out and smiled. "I'm going to get you back for that!" He yelled, grabbing her from behind, lifting her and jumping in. They play fought for a while then got tired and decided to head back into the house.

"Hey, y'all want to go catch a movie or something?" Sean asked the girls "Yeah lets go." They both said in unison. They got ready, hopped into the car and to the movies they went. "Hey y'all what's up?" said some girl they knew from school but didn't like so much. "Sup?" Lanea said, lifting her head up for a quick nod "Hey Sean!" She beamed touching his arm. Lanea rolled her eyes, mumbling under her breath. Sean just looked at her as though the girl said something offensive. "Uhh...what's up Ashley?" He said squirming away from her grasp hoping she would't reply and just go away. Monique just stared at her, disgusted, staring her down like she wanted to hit her.

"Let's go!" Monique spat just before Ashley could say something. They all got their tickets and snacks then headed to the theatre. "Ugh! I can't stand her!" Monique said to Lanea when they where at the concession stand. "Me neither, that girl got some serious issues." To sum it all up Ashley is the slut of the school and all she wants is attention. They all found their seats, Lanea sat in the middle with Sean and Monique on either side of her. Sean and Lanea shared some popcorn, mistakingly he touched her hand as they both reached in for popcorn at the same time. She looked over at him and smiled, he looked back and smiled then placed his arm around her shoulder pulling her closer to him.