Turn Around {Sequel to Where the Lights Are}

Chapter 1

"Can one of you guys watch Claire tonight? I have a date with Owen," I inform them. "I can do it, I have no life," Caleb says. I nod, "Okay, she loves going to your place."

All the guys are acting like they know something. "Is there some secret I should know?" I ask, raising my eyebrow. "Oh nothing!" Joey says quickly, almost too quickly. Something's definitely up.

"Chadster, will you please tell me," I beg. He shakes his head, "There's nothing to tell." I throw my hands up in exaggeration, "Fine! I'm taking AJ and Brycie with me back to the apartment. Caleb, I'll drop off Claire's clothes, she's just going to stay the night with you."

AJ and Brycie accompany me to my apartment to help me get ready. "Mia, you should wear the blue dress that Pres picked out for you," AJ decides, slipping it off the hanger.

I smile, "Good idea, babe!" I pull the dress on, and AJ zips it up for me. "Okay, now your hair. It's long, and has a lot of possibilities," Brycie informs me. "Half up, half down?" I ask. Brycie nods, "Good choice, maybe I'll also curl it."

She allows AJ to do most of the curling, while Brycie makes makeup suggestions. "You want it to look natural," she says, "but not like the no-makeup look." I nod, and let her do it. I hardly ever wear makeup, unless one of the girls help.

I open my eyes, to see my finished look. "Awh, you guys did great!" I exclaim. AJ smiles, "What shoes are you wearing?" I shrug, "Probably just my ballet flats." I put them on, and do a little twirl, "How do I look?"

Brycie giggles, "If you we're still a kid, Alan wouldn't let you leave the house because all the boys would chase you." I smile, "I love him to pieces though." She nods, "He knows that, dear."

"Mia, you're beautiful," AJ says. "Awh, thanks sweetheart. You're beautiful too, on the inside," I say, kissing the top of her head. I tell Brycie and AJ good-bye, and pack up a bag for Claire.

I put everything she'll need to spend the night at the Grimm house. Then, I take her yellow sunshine CareBear and lay it on top. This is the first gift she got after I started fostering. Alan gave it to her, and she loves it more than anything.

I walk out to my car, and drive to the Grimm house. Awkwardly enough, only Kelsey's here. I give her Claire's bag. "Caleb said y'all would watch her for the night. Here's everything she'll need," I say, passing the bag to her. She smiles, "We're glad to have her, she's a sunburst, Mia, and we're all really proud of you." I nod, "I know." Kelsey hugs me, and I drive back to the Powell house to tell Claire goodnight, and pick up my phone I left there.

"Miss us already," Chad says. I shake my head, "No. I forgot my phone. And I have to tell Claire goodnight."

Alan enters the room and stops in his tracks. I freeze, "What's wrong?" He walks closer to me, and I can see the tears brimming in his eyes, "You've never looked so beautiful." I wrap my arms around him, "That's one song you've never sang to me." He nods, "I will, when the time is right."

"Bye Claire. Be good, listen to Mr. Caleb and Miss Kelsey. But don't forget to have fun," I say, hugging her. She nods, "I will mommy. Mr. Caleb's silly." I stand up, and tell the other guys goodbye and leave. I've never left Claire before, I hope this is the right thing.

I drive to Olive Garden, Owen's meeting me here. I walk inside, and he's already waiting. "Hey hon," I say, laying my head on his shoulder. "Hey princess," he kisses my forehead. We have a reservation, so a waiter leads us to our table.

Owen's POV

I'm proposing to Mia Hart, the love of my life tonight. I'm nervous, but I can't show it. The Anthem Guys are helping me out. Of course, Chad is still kinda leery of me marrying his little sister.