The Summer Time Heart

Andrews P.O.V.

I want to ask her what's going on in her pretty little head if hers. She looks deep in thought. Should I even bother asking her what's on her mind? Do girls like to talk about things on their mind? What if she doesn't like me back and she's only going to this party with me to be friendly.

Andrew turned the radio down and took a deep breath before talking. Why was he so dang nervous?

Clears throat "Clara, what's on your mind?" he said nervously without a stutter.

"Oh, just how fun this party is going to be, I can't believe I'm going with the guy I've liked since like 3rd grade."

"3rd grade? Did I hear that right?"

"Yup, why?"

"I've liked you for that long too Clara, I just never thought it would work out because, well, 'cause you where Willows best friend first and I didn't think she'd approve of me even liking you at all."

"She tried to hook me up with you a few times back in 7th grade but I didn't think you liked me back so I just left it alone and I was dating-"

"So, what's your favorite movie sweetheart?" noticing who she was about to say after what she said, so he changed the subject rather fast.

"50 First Dates. That movie is incredible, you've seen it right?"

"Can't say that I have."

"What? Did I just hear that you haven't seen 50 First Dates? I think we need I turn the car around and go to my house and watch it. You need to see it Drew!"

"Maybe another time. How can you even have 50 First Dates, he must've been a player. Like C'mon."

"Oh whatever, it's the best movie evaaaar" she explained. "How far away are we from Keith's house?"

"45 minutes now."

"Hm. Alright. So, now. What is your favorite movie of all time?"

"Remember The Titans"

"That's a good movie!"

"That's kinda why it's my favorite" he chuckled.

Clara sat looking out the window, how much did she really know about me? I bet Willow told her tons of things. I mean, she's liked me since the 3rd grade. How could he not know something about me? Well, I didn't know very much about her and she was over almost every day she could be since her parents where on business all the time. She is so gorgeous looking out the window. She always looked so perfect. I know thy one day this girl will definitely have the title of 'Andrews girl'. I would make sure of it.

Before they knew it they where at Keith's house hopping out of the truck. They walked into the house and the first thing they heard was loud music being blared though the Dj booth. Keith really knew how to throw a party. Nobody even notice our arrival except Keith how made his way over to the door from the kitchen.

"Aye. Did you wanna go out back? There's a fire out there and some beer. Clara, do you drink?" Keith asked.

"No, she doesn't." Andrew said protectively.

"Oh, alright. We've got some soda in the red cooler out there for you guys then."

"Thanks bro."

"Yup."

They headed out back to see if they knew anyone out there. No one. Andrew headed to red cooler and got Clara a Dr. Pepper. He knew that she loved it. He headed back to the lawn chairs that where set up for them to sit in.

"Here you go, sweetheart" Andrew said with a wink.

"Thanks hon."

"Anytime for such a beautiful girl like yourself."

Clara shot him a smile and opened the Dr. Pepper. She made it look so graceful.

"So I was wondering if you wanted to go riding with me on Wednesday after school." Clara asked pushing her hair out of her face.

"Yeah, of course. I'd love to. How's Ol' Porter?"

"He's good. Still rides like the gorgeous horse he is." Clara said.

"So, when do your parents come home?"

"Uh- well. It's September right now, so in about 4 months from now."

"You're gonna be alone on Christmas and New Years?"

"Yeah."

"Oh, well you know you can come over whenever."

"I know. It's just a family holiday so I won't bother intruding."

"Clare, it ain't intruding. You are family you know."

She smiled her beautiful smile and have him a hug.

"Thank you Drew."

"Don't thank me it's true."

"I'm gonna head to the restroom, walk me there? I don't know where it is."

"Yeah, follow me." he said putting her hand into his. She blushed and when they walked back inside some guy was checking her out and trying to hit on her and all of the sudden Drew shoved the guy.

"Keep your nasty hands off of my girl. You hear me?"

"Whoa duuuude, chill. She just looked hot and I thought she should know."

"Yeah well she doesn't need a drunk ass retard callin' her that when I am right here. She is my girl and no one calls my girl hot because she is my girl. Do you freaking hear me pretty boy?"

"Whatever dick." He said as he turned around to face another girl.

"Clara, I am so sorry about that. I don't mean to freak out, its just I really like you and I don't ever want anyone hittin' on my-"

"So, your girl huh?"

"Er- uh. Yeah, you're my girl. Nobody else's."

"I can deal with that." she gave him a slow kiss on the cheek.

"Whoa, what was that for?"

"Saving me." she smiled "Oh, still can't find the restroom on my own."

"Oh right. This way." They turned around the corner to where there was a long line. Andrew grabbed her hand and said," I know where another one is that no one will even care to go to." They walked to Keith's bedroom and he showed her where the restroom was.

"Thank you hon. Be right out." she said closing the door. 2 minutes later she popped out of the door. She noticed that drew was looking really comfortable on the bed so she went up to him and laid on him.

"Get up handsome. If you're tired we can go home. I'll drive."

"No, I'm not tired. I was just resting for a second. Don't worry about me."

"So, now what do you wanna do?"

"Oh. I don't know. As long as it's with you I'm fine."

"Hm. Wanna dance?"

"I don't dance."

"Why not?"

"I can't."

"Oh c'mon sissbaby. I'll teach you."

She grabbed his hand and pulled him down stairs with her and they went to the dance floor. He put his hands on her hips and began swaying to the music. He started to laugh as she would blush. They where having the time of their life. He couldn't believe he had the most gorgeous girl in his arms. Nothing could break this moment.

"Clare?"

"Yeah?"

"Can we talk? Alone." Drew said pulling away. He grabbed her hand a pulled her to Keith's bedroom one again. As the door closes behind them he pushed her up against the wall.

"Clara Evens, will you go out with me?" He said as he put his fingers through her hair.

"Thought you'd never ask hon." and she kissed him on the lips in a gentle way then pulled back. He finally had the girl of his dreams to himself an only himself. There was no way he was letting her go. Ever.