Heartbreaker

Chapter 18

Emily's doorbell rang. She hopped up, and skipped over to the door. 

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" Rydel yelled as she opened the door. 

A huge smile appeared on Emily's face, and she pulled Rydel into a big hug. 

"So are you doing anything special?" Rydel asked her. 

"Well, not reall-"

"Good! You're coming with me!" Rydel pulled Emily out the door, and into her car. 

"Where are we going?!" EMily laughed as she buckled in. 

"It's a surprise! Now shhh so you don't ruin it." 

"Okay, whatever," she giggled. 

In a couple of minutes, they arrived at the Lynch house. Everytime Emily tried to ask a question, Rydel shushed her and pushed her forward; as she lead her to the backyard. 

"Hey, I didn't know you guys had a tree house," Emily stated. 

Rydel laughed, "We literally built it last week. Go on up, try it out." 

Emily climbed up the ladder, and made it inside. 

"Surprise!" 

Emily jumped as people popped out. She gasped, then started grinning like an idiot. The whole Lynch family was there, plus some of her other friends. 

"You guys are so sweet!" she smiled. She gave hugs all around, as they wished her a happy birthday. 

"The party's on the ground, so we'll see you down there," Ross said as everyone followed him down. 

Emily was about to make her way down as well, but she felt arms wrap around her waist; she would know them anywhere. 

"Rocky," she gasped. 

He turned her around and she wrapped her arms around his neck; then she began to sob into his shoulder. 

"Shhhhhh," Rocky whispered. 

"I'm...sorry," she managed to choke out. 

"Why are you sorry?" he laughed. 

She punched him playfully. 

"Ow," Rocky chuckled. 

"I don't care if you like Emma, I love you. And she's not taking you from m-"

She felt Rocky's lips crash to hers, and was completly taken by surprise. As they both leaned in the kiss softened. 

"I love you too," Rocky said as they broke apart. "And your party is waiting for you, so come on." 

He intertwined his hands in her's, and they made their way down to the ground. 

Music was playing, and there was food everywhere. 

Emily walked up to Rydel, "This is awesome, thank you." 

"It was all Rocky," she smiled. 

"I'll be sure to thank him," Emiy grinned. 

"Now go have fun!" Rydel shoved her playfully.

She walked up to Ross and Riker who were dancing to "Love Drunk" 

"Join in!" Ross said. 

Emily began to dance along with them. 

"Hey there 19 year old," Rocky smirked as he walked up to her. He took her hand, and twirled her around. 

"Hey there heartbreaker," she smiled. 

"Oh, is that my new nickname?" Rocky joked. 

"Yup. Now dance with me!" 

Rocky took her hands and began to dance along with her. She giggled as he twirled her again. They both had a bounce to their step, as they jammed to the music. Next a slow song came on, and they wrapped their arms around each other. They stepped right, left, right, to the beat. Emily smiled as she rested her head on his shoulder. 

"I have a surprise for you later," Rocky whispered. 

"Awesome," she grinned. 

"Time for cake!" Rydel yelled when the song finished. 

Rocky wrapped his arm around Emily's waist as they walked to the cake table. The boys grabbed their guitars, and they played along as everyone sang happy birthday. At the end of the song she made a wish and blew out her candles. 

"What'd you wish for?" Rocky asked. 

"Like I'd tell you," she replied playfully. 

"It was worth a shot," he laughed. 

"Now open your presents," Rydel insisted. 

"Okay, okay," Emily giggled. 

"Here open mine first," Rydel said handing her a gift. 

She tore it open, and found a green 2 piece swimsuit. 

"You looked really good in mine before," Rydel explained. 

"Thank Delly, I love it." 

"Here, now open mine," Ross said handing Emily another present. 

She opened it up to find a pink hollister hoodie. 

"Awww thanks Ross, I love it." 

She opened present after present which resulted in sunscreen, towels, and bags.

The only person she didn't get a present from was Rocky. 

"You saved the best for last," Rocky smirked as he handed her a small box. 

She found two small pieces of paper inside the box. She was confused at first, until she read the print on it. 

"Hawaii?!" she exclaimed. 

Rocky nodded, "Just you and me." 

"Is that why everyone gave me travel supplies?" 

He laughed, "Yeah, they were supposed to be hints."

"Clever," she smiled. 

"So how 'bout it? You wanna' go with me?" 

"Of course!" she hugged Rocky as tight as she could. 

"Good. We leave tomorrow," he grinned.