The Only One

The Only One : Chapter Five

The Only One

Chapter 5

Hanna

Maggie and I spend the whole rehearsal in the lobby talking about random stuff, though it's mostly about the fair tonight.

"You know, I'm really not a huge fair person." Maggie tells me.

"Me either, I'm always so afraid of those huge rides they set up like every other week!"

"I know, right?! The guys played a show once at a fair, and there was a roller coaster behind them that just went in one loop. It was scariest thing ever!"

"Ah! I know exactly what you're talking about! My friends went on that once! They tried to get me on, but there was no way they'd get me on that."

"Gosh, I know! The guys, especially Nash, will try to get us on something like that tonight!"

"I can't really picture Jamie liking thrill rides like that..."

"Oh, yeah, you're right, Jamie is more of the sit back and relax type, but occasionally he will join us on a ride."

"There is one ride you guys will not get me on, and that is the Ferris wheel." I warn Maggie.

"Goodness, I know! I mean, I'll go on at Santa Monica, but not at a fair!!"

"You better not let Nash..." I begin.

"Let Nash what?" Nash asks suddenly.

"Nothin'." I say.

"Lame." He says to me. "Maggie, dear," He says to Maggie, putting his hand on his chest to act nicely, "what was she saying?"

"She was saying that you better not let Nash let me leave the fair without playing balloon darts." Maggie lies smoothly and easily.

"Oh. Alright then. Your wish is my command, Han."

"Thanks..." I smile and Nash goes back inside.

There is an awkward silence and then I ask the question that's been tugging at the tip of my tongue all night.

"So what's the deal with Monica lately?"

"Well, pretty common ex story. The guys aren't friends with her anymore, I am, and blah blah blah. I mean, trust me, I love Monica, but what she did was harsh."

"If you don't mind me asking, um, what happened?" I ask riskfully.

"Well, Ryan caught her with another guy after she told him she loved him."

My jaw drops. I can' believe she would ever do that to Ryan!

"It's okay though, I mean, it just wasn't meant to be, right?" She says.

"Yeah..."

"You know what a bunch of people have been saying though?"

"Mmm?"

"That Ryan is in love with you. Or maybe vice versa. Or maybe even both ways." Maggie says with a sky grin.

"Errm, what?!" I choke.

"Don't worry about it. Doesn't everyone say that about best friends?"

"Yeah, I guess so..."

"Don't take it personal, Han. It's all good. In all honesty, that's what people used to say about Ian and me."

"Maggie, don't even get me started on you two! You're THE CUTEST couple I have ever seen!! And..."

"Calm down, Han." Maggie laughs.