Chapter 7

“Hello? One moment. Makayla, it’s your boyfriend.” Chloe called.

Makayla rolled her eyes. “He’s not my boyfriend. Hello?”

“Hi Makayla.” Ashley said.

“What’s up?” she asked.

“I wanted to ask you something.” He said.

“Sure.” Makayla replied.

“What are you doing Saturday night?” Ashley asked.

“Hmm…let me consult my schedule. Well, nothing, followed by nothing, and then ah, yes, absolutely nothing.” Makayla told him.

“Good. I was wondering if you wanted to be my date.” He said.

“Your date?” Makayla asked.

“Yeah, the record company is having a party for us. You don’t have to if you don’t want to.” He said.

“No, no I want to go.” She replied.

“Okay…umm… can you do me a favor?” he asked.

“I can try.” Makayla said.

“Well, everyone has a date except Dan. So….” He started.

“You want me to ask Chloe?” she finished.

“Exactly.” He said. “Think she’d go for it?”

“No doubt.” She replied.

Saturday….

“I think I’m going to pass out.” Chloe said.

“You’ll be fine.” Makayla replied.

“Easy for you to say. Your date isn’t the hottest man alive.” She said.

“Hey now.” Makayla said.

Chloe was about to respond but the doorbell rang.

“Here we go.” Makayla said.

Makayla and Chloe headed to the front door.

“I’m gonna die, I’m gonna die.” Chloe mumbled.

Makayla hit her arm.

“Ow.” She replied.

Makayla opened the door.

“Hello boys.” She said.

“Hi Makayla, Chloe. Dan this is Chloe. Chloe, Dan.” Ashley said.

“Hello Dan.” Chloe said.

“Hi, nice to meet you.” He said.

“Likewise.” She replied.

“Shall we?” he asked offering her his arm.

She just nodded and they walked toward the limo.

Makayla laughed. “They look good together.”

Ashley nodded and then turned toward Makayla. “You look really beautiful.”

Makayla blushed. “Thanks. You look nice too.”

“Thanks. Ready to go? Jacob gets antsy if we’re late.” Ashley said.

“Somehow that doesn’t surprise me.” Makayla said locking the door.

The two walked to the limo.

“Hey fellas.” Makayla said getting inside.

“What up Makayla!” Trevor said bouncing in his seat.

A girl sitting next to Trevor rolled her eyes. “Remind me again why I agreed to this?”

“Cause you love the T-Rev!” he said. “Oh, Makayla this is Kelly.”

“Nice to meet you.” Makayla said.

“And this is my girlfriend Janie.” Jacob said gesturing to the girl beside him.

“Hello.” Makayla said. “Where’s your date Erik?”

Erik shrugged. “Too many ladies to pick from.”

“Everyone turned you down huh?” Makayla asked.

“Yeah, I mean no.” Erik said quickly.

Everyone laughed.

Later that night…

“Woo-woo! Come ride the T-Rev Express!” Trevor screamed as he ran across the dance floor with the Venga Boys blaring, dragging Kelly behind him.

“She looks thrilled.” Makayla said.

“Is he always this scary?” Chloe asked.

“Yeah. Just be glad he still has his clothes on.” Dan said.

“Don’t want to know. Ahhh!! Quick, hide me.” Makayla said ducking behind Ashley.

“What’s your problem?” Chloe asked.

“It’s the reanimated body of Clive Davis at two o’clock!” she replied.

“Makayla! The man is a legend.” Jacob said.

“Sorry Dad.” Makayla said sarcastically.

Trevor came back to the table. “Why aren’t y’all dancing?”

“You have to wait two hours before dancing after you eat.” Makayla said.

“Na-uh! That’s swimming.” Trevor said. “Come on Makayla dance with me.”

“That’s ok….” Makayla started as Trevor began to drag her onto the floor.

Luckily Ashley intercepted her.

“You wanna dance with him?” Trevor asked.

“Instead of you? Yes.” She replied.

“Okay! The T-Rev Express gone pass you by.” He told her running off.

“Scary, scary man.” She said walking off the dance floor.

Ashley grabbed her hand. “Don’t you want to dance?”

Makayla began fidgeting with the hem of her dress. “We don’t have to.”

Suddenly the music changed to a ballad.

“Let’s dance.” He said wrapping his arms around her waist.

She put her arms around his neck and they began to sway to the music.

“Did I tell you that you look beautiful tonight?” he whispered.

She nodded.

They were quiet for a moment.

“Did I tell you that I really want to kiss you right now?” he asked.

“What?” Makayla asked startled.

And then his lips met hers briefly.

Makayla smiled. “I don’t remember if you told me that.”

“I didn’t?” he asked.

“Maybe you’d better refresh my memory.” She said.

“Gladly.” He replied.

Chapter 8