Chasing Happiness (Rewritten Under My Other Story "It's Just Pretend")

Chapter 17

AN: So, who's up for some Bilger or Janne or Christon? Eh? Eh? Okay then, I'll stop. The structure of this chapter is a tad confusing. Sorry!!!!! I feel like they're dressed up way too nicely and it's bugging me. Grrr....... Please vote and comment your thoughts as you read! Thank you!

Claire paced back and forth waiting for her "date". Dammit Bilyk! 12 minutes late! Her doorbell rang and she jumped. She made her way to the door and paused at the cubicle filled with shoes. The three-inch death traps Anne suggested, or a pair of white lace Converse. (AN: ) Simple decision really. She checked the mirror one last time. She adjusted the spandex shorts under her skirt. She was ready for anything. Right? Taking one last, deep breath, she swung the door open. Chandler was laying on the hood of a car, not facing her. She quietly shut the door and walked down the porch steps. She layed down beside him.

"Nice night. The stars look brighter. You like stars right?" he asked, sensing her presence.

"Yeah, you remembered." She gazed up at the twinkling lights speckling the night sky.

"How could I forget?" He looked at her for the first time that night and in that very moment, time seemed to slow down. He couldn't help but stare. She looked like the very definition of perfect. He cleared his throat.

"Shall we go Tiger?" She smiled and nodded.

"Hold up! You have a car Bilyk?"

"Yep," he responded popping the "p".

"So, you have a car, and you knew I used to hate riding your motorcycle, yet it never occurred to drive me with your car?" He gave her a lopsided grin and hopped into the car. Chandler would never tell her, but he actually enjoyed being so close to her. He turned to her as she seatbelted.

"Ever been to a highschool party Tiger?"

"Uh... No?" He smirked.

"Well this should be interesting then."

*break* (AN: Meanwhile...... )

Anne bounced up and down on her heels, waiting for Jarod to come home. He had stayed behind on the soccer fields for extra practice. She checked the small gold watch on her wrist. 7:51pm Her phone pinged as she received a text.

Jay Jay <3: I'm outside. ~J

Me: kk jj b rght dwn

She touched up her hair before making her way down the stairs and out the front door. Jarod looked up at Anne from his place by his truck. Smiling, he made his way over to her. He took her hands and kissed her forehead.

"You look gorgeous mio amore." (TRNS: my love)

"Grazie mille Jarod." (TRNS: Thank you very much Jarod) Leaning down, he brushed his lips against hers as if asking permission. Anne leaned up in response. Their mouths moved in sync and he cupped the back of her head with one hand and wrapped the other around the small of her back, pulling her flush against him. Anne placed her small hands on either side of his neck in the heated kiss. Slowly, they pulled apart, locking dilated eyes. She raised her hands to caress his face and trace his sharp cheekbones with her delicate fingers.

"I love you Jarod."

"I love you too Anne." She planted one last tender kiss to his lips.

"Well come on. We've got a party to get to now."