The Swim Team

Chapter 5

***** HARPERS POV*****

The week went by really quickly. Ashton took me on two more dates after school on Tuesday and Thursday. They both involved walking around town and hanging out. On Thursday, when we found ourselves dancing together when a nice song came on, I fell in love with Ashton the way that Hazel Grace fell for Augustus; Slowly, then all at once.

Friday was the day of the dance performance. I paced back and forth, anxiously awaiting my solo. I had been dancing on stage since I was a toddler. I didnt know why I was suddenly so nervous.

Of course, it could be the fact that the boy I was dating was sitting out in the audience.

Before I knew it, the announcer called my name. I went on stage, and waited for the music to start.

After my dance was over, I waited for intermission, then went to the auditorium to meet Ashton.

He was in the front row. He smiled when he saw me. He was holding a bouquet of flowers. He hugged me tightly. "You did so great, Harper!" he exclaimed.

"Thank you." I said.

He gestured to the bouquet of roses.

"Those are for Cara. Didn't want her to be left out." he said, smiling.

He was seriously gonna be a sweet dad.

"So, there's something I want to ask you." Ashton said. He pulled another bouquet from behind his back. "Will you be my girlfriend?"

I grinned wildly, and took the flowers. "Of course." I said, kissing his cheek.

He smiled and blushed. The lights dimmed, signaling that the next half was starting.

After a little while, I went backstage for the final bow. Afterwards, I went back to where Ashton was. Cara smiled when he handed her the flowers.

"Ready to go home?" I asked, grabbing Cara's hand.

She nodded.

I knelt down, and whispered in her ear "By the way, Ashton's my boyfriend now."

Cara gasped. "YAY!!!!!!!!" she squealed, running at Ashton and hugging him excitedly.

He laughed. "I see you like the fact that your sister and I are together." he said, hugging her back.

"C'mon, let's go home." I said, taking Cara's hand.

I smiled at Ashton. "Wanna come over?" I asked.

"I'd love to." he replied, grinning.

"Let's go." I said.

At the house, we played another game of Truth or Dare.

This time, I got my revenge.

"I dare you to run around outside wearing only underwear, screaming 'JIGGLYPUFF!!!'" I exclaimed evilly.

His eyes widened. "You wouldnt.." he gasped.

"I just did." I replied, smirking.

He sighed, and went into the bathroom. He came out wearing only boxers. He ran outside, screaming "JIGGLYPUFF!!!!!!!"

I laughed hysterically as a neighbor threw a newspaper at him. It hit him in the face.

He ran back inside, and into the bathroom. He came back out with his clothes on.

"I cannot believe you made me do that." he said, grinning and shaking his head.

"That's what you get for tickling me and forcing me to tell you my biggest secret!" I exclaimed.