The week passed pretty quickly. Brian and Haley talked a lot during school. they were pretty good friends. Although Haley wished it was something more. Kameron had to go out of town for the weekend with her family so Haley was left at home alone on a Friday night. She rented a couple of movies to pass the time. Her mom was going to be at the office all night because she had a huge case load to work on. She had just put in “The Waterboy” when someone rang the doorbell. it scared her about half to death. She looked out the peephole in the door and saw Brian standing there. “Oh dear.”, she softly before opening the door.

“Brian? What are you doing here?”, she curiously asked. “My parents are at a business dinner and I was bored so I thought I would see what you are doing.”, he said rubbing the back of his neck nervously. “Okay. come on in.” She opened the door wider so he could come in. “I am just going to watch a few movies. My mom is going to be at the office all night.”, Haley said getting comfortable on the couch. Brian sat beside her. “Want some company?”, he said sticking out his bottom lip. “Ofcourse I want some company Brian!” “Good, because I wasn’t going to leave.”, he playfully said. Haley just laughed at him. “Do you wanna help me find something to eat in the kitchen?” “Sure.” They found 2 bags of chips, popcorn, candy bars, cokes, ice cream and M&M’s. “Your mom sure does keep the kitchen stocked.”, Brian said with his arms full of food. “Oh, well she never knows when someone like you is coming over.”, she teased poking him in the stomach. “Very funny!”, he said doing the Pillsbury Doughboy laugh. They got comfortable next to each other on the couch. They munched down on a lot of food during the course of the movie. By the end of it, they were both stuffed. “Oh man! I haven’t eaten like that in forever!”, Brian said laughing and clutching his stomach. “Me either.”, Haley said laying down on the couch so her feet were in his lap. “So what do you wanna do now?”, Brian asked looking at the ceiling.

“Truth or Dare?”, Haley said suggesting the game hopefully. “You’re kidding! I haven’t played that game since I was about 10!”, Brian said playfully. “Oh come on Bri! It’ll be exciting!”, she said tugging on his shirt. “Okay, okay.”, he gave in. They both sat Indian style on the couch facing each other. “Truth or dare?”, Haley asked looking evil. “With that look I’ll pick truth!”, he said grinning. “What girl at Tates Creek do you like?”, Haley asked seriously. “I should have picked dare! I am not going to tell you that!”, Brian exclaimed throwing his hands up. “No, you have to tell me!”, she exclaimed grabbing his hand. “No matter what I say, you can’t get mad okay?” “Okay I promise.” “Well, I like your friend Kameron White.” This was like a dagger through Haley’s heart. “Oh I see.”, Haley said trying not to sound hurt. “You aren’t mad are you?”, Brian softly asked. “Ofcourse not. Why would I be mad?”, she asked laughing and avoiding his eyes. “I thought since she is your friend and all, that it would weird you out or something.”, he explained. You could cut the tension in the room with a knife. They both noticed it. Haley looked at the clock. 12:15. ‘Brian, I don’t feel very good. Do you mind if I cut out early?”, she lied. “No not at all. Just feel better okay?” “Okay.” They straightened up the living room the best that they could. They didn’t say much to each other in the process.

After they were done, Brian and Haley walked to the door. “I hope you feel better in the morning Haley.”, Brian said walking onto the porch. “Thanks, I’ll see ya later.”, Haley said trying not to cry. He walked down the path and turned and waved. She waved back and fake smiled. When back inside the house she collapsed against the front door in a heap of tears. “Why do my two best friends have to like each other? Why does he have to like Kameron? Why doesn’t he like me?”, she cried to herself. Brian heard everything outside the door. He thought he would ask Haley if she wanted to do anything together tomorrow she he went back. “Oh Lord. What have I done? Why can’t I tell her I like her and not Kameron? Why did I have to lie to her?” Brian was about to knock on the door but he stopped. He figured he was probably the last person she wanted to talk to.