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Kyle


As we walked up in front of the barn the light switch came on and fireworks began to
dance in the air.
"Surprise!" everyone said jumping out from the tables and chairs.
"Wh-what?" Flint was speechless.
"That actually kinda scared me", Dylan said trying to catch his breathe.
"Happy Birthday Noah!"
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"Make a wish", Asia said.
"Hm, what should I wish for? I have everything I need", Flint pondered.
"Come on dude, you don't want to melt the cake", I said watching the candles get smaller and smaller.
"Oh! I know!" Flint randomly shouted.



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"I love this song!" Mimi shrieked.
"I'm guessing you want to keep dancing?" said Jenny as she continued to dance with Mimi.


"Can one of you please date that girl, so that I can actually get to dance with my girlfriend", Dylan bitterly said.
"Dylan", Flint murmured.
I can see why Flint said his name, this subject was still touchy between me and Anthony.
"If only it were that simple", I said.
"You just had to bring that up", Anthony said still mad.
"Please, it's not like you two forgot", Dylan said.
He was right, the fight we both had was indeed unforgettable.


"Well it doesn't mean I want you to remind me about it", Anthony said.
"Oh quit crying, I was only kidding", Dylan said to the grumpy Anthony across from me.
I ignored the conversation because I didn't want there to be any trouble tonight, especially
since it was Flint's birthday party.


I decided to change the subject, "Hey Flint, was that ring you bought for you-know-who?"
Anthony and Dylan dropped their conversation and turned towards Flint, gleaming at him
and waiting for his reply.
"Way to put me on the spot Kyle", Flint nervously said and then turned to look at Asia.


Asia was over there having a blast dancing with Flint's little sister, Kansas.


"So you're going to propose?" I asked Flint.
"What right now?!" Flint said as he started getting more nervous.
"Quit trying to force him out of your own enjoyment, Kyle", Anthony said.
"I'd actually like to see this", Dylan said interested.


"Well look, I'm not trying to force you but you did buy an engagement ring", I reminded him.
"Yeah, because I thought it would cheer Asia up, she seems down lately. But don't get me wrong!
I love her but I don't think she would want to get married right now", Flint rambled.
"Don't knock until you try, use the damn ring", Dylan encouraged him.
"You two are awful", Anthony sighed.
"Are you guys serious? You think I should ask?" Flint wondered.
"Yes!" said both me and Dylan in sync.


"Well I don't know about you guys but I'm going to go dance with Jenny now", Dylan said getting up.
"Yeah, me too. I mean not with Jenny but Asia", Flint said as he got up too.
Were these two seriously going to leave me alone with Anthony of all people
right now?



"I hope you don't mind that I steal her from you, Mimi", Dylan said as he swooped in.
"Oh no it's fine, I think I've danced enough for tonight", Mimi said.


"May I have this dance?" Flint asked Asia.
"Why yes you may", Asia replied, "Thank you for dancing with me Kansas, I had fun".
"Aw, and I was having fun, way to ruin it, Flint!" Kansas said storming off.


"Wow, she has a short temper", Asia said taking Flint's hand.
"You'll get used to it", Flint explained grinning.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" Asia laughed.
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Mimi walked past our table trying hard not to look in our direction.
"Don't even think about it", Anthony said.
"What?" I asked confused. What the hell did I do?
"Her", he said.


"I wasn't-"
"Don't you think you've lied enough already?", Anthony said.
Okay fine I lied, so what? It's not like you're not going to stay mad at me.
"How long are you going to stay mad at me?" I asked him.
"Depends", he paused, "Are you going to give up on her?" he asked.
"Are you serious?" I asked looking him in the eyes.
He didn't answer me, he just sat there and smiled.


I angrily got up from the table and began shuffling away.
"Are you going after her?" Anthony asked.
"No. Am I not allowed to use the bathroom?" I answered.
I can't believe he was actually being serious about what he just said just now.


"The question is..are you serious?" Anthony sighed, "I'm pathetic".
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When I had finished using the bathroom and was returning to the barn, I had caught Mimi who was
canoodling with the horses. I watched as she became amused by the horses, laughing.
That smile, that gracious smile is the reason why...why I cannot give up, Anthony.
"Hm, so she likes horses", a voice said from behind me.


I turned around, "Anthony?"
"I thought you said you were using the bathroom?", Anthony said annoyed.
Did he come looking for me?
"So this is where you actually went", he assumed.
"No, I actually did use the-"
"Don't lie to me anymore!" Anthony clamored.
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Mimi


I turned my back towards the sudden holler I heard coming from the barn.
Kyle and Anthony? What the heck is going on over there?
Just from my point of view, I thought that they were probably talking.
At least that what was I thought until they began shove one another.


"Hey!" I shouted at them but I don't think they heard me so I shouted again, "Hey!"
"Dude I told you already!-" Kyle angrily said.
"Whatever you damn liar!" Anthony said shoving Kyle into the barn wall.


"Oh my god! What are you guys doing?!" I said getting agitated.
Neither of them answered me, just stood there looking at each other.
"Look, Flint's party is going on right now. So whatever this is about, please don't
let it get in the way of the party", I explained.


They remained silent until finally one spoke, "Pick one", Anthony said.
I looked at Anthony confused, "Excuse me?"
"You need to pick one of us. Just who do you like better, Mimi? The guy you've had a crush
on since middle school or some jerk who claims he'll take you seriously", Anthony analyzed.


Kyle gritted his teeth at Anthony, "Yeah, who do you like better? The guy who has actually known you
for so long or the guy that just realized you even existed?"
"Shut up, you don't even care about her!" Anthony said.


"Oh really? Coming from the guy that didn't even know her-"
"Well I know her now, don't I?!" Anthony said.
"That doesn't change a thing", Kyle said.
"Who's to say that you've changed?" Anthony asked.
"All I need is for her to realize that I have", Kyle answered.


They both turned their heads towards me, "Mimi, pick one!"
"I..I..ugh.." I muttered.
Truth was that I was speechless, I didn't know how to respond.


I had the guy I've been dreaming about since middle school actually admitting he likes me.
And then, the guy I've began to fall for but can't really trust declaring he's serious.
Someone, please help me.
Suddenly a loud shriek came from inside the barn, "Oh my god!"


"What was that?" Anthony asked.
"I don't know, Jenny?", Kyle answered.
"Oh no, is it the baby?!" I said frightened.
We all quickly ran inside to find out what was going on.


"Um..I have obviously never done this before, so go easy on me", Flint said flustered.
"Flint?" Asia said his name perplexed.


"Asia Cheng, I know it's only been half a year since we first met each other. But I when I think back
to all the fun times we've had together, it feels like so much more time has actually passed.
Sure, you're my first kiss, my first love, and my first girlfriend but I don't care because I love you and
I want to spend the rest of my life with you, so", Flint reached for his pocket.


"Is th-that?" Asia stuttered as she looked at the shiny object that wavered in Flint's hands.
"Will you marry me?" Flint finally pronounced.
Flint's heart began to pound faster and faster as he awaited Asia's response.
"Wow", Asia said as her eyes gleamed at the diamond ring.


Asia took the ring and slipped it on her ring finger.
"Of course I'll marry you!" Asia screamed.
Flint sighed and relaxed as he got up to hug to his fiancee' overwhelmed with joy.
Everyone began to clap their hands and say congratulations.
"Wow, she actually said yes", Dylan said amazed.


"Does that mean I can be the flower girl?" Kansas presumed.
"Yes! A wedding, I hope she doesn't mind if I'm the wedding planner", Jamie joyfully said.
"I think I'm going to have a stroke", Jeff muttered trying not to boil with rage.
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Gavin Peters whistled as he walked towards his bathroom counter.


He looked in the mirror and touched his face, "Hm, my face feels a tad oily", Gavin said.
"Oh well there's nothing a good old face wash can't fix".


Gavin hummed as he massaged his face with facial wash.
But then for some reason the lights in the bathroom began to flicker on and off until they finally
went out, "Aw, what the bloody hell?! Again with the power outages?" Gavin said irritably.
He quickly rinsed the wash off his face and sat up from the sink.


Startled when once he opened his eyes, he had realized the black figure that was standing
behind him was not a shadow, but someone in a full out black suit, wearing a ski mask.
"Wha-?! Who the hell are you?!" Gavin said frightened.
The person didn't reply.
"Wait" Gavin paused, "Is that you Ril-"
The mysterious person bashed Gavin's head in with his own fist, making him unconscious.


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"Wait you want to do what?" I asked in dismay.


"I said that I want to sign you", Grey answered.


"Wow, you're British I didn't know that", I randomly spouted.
"Is that a problem?" Grey said as if she were offended.
"Ugh no ma'am, sorry. It's just that I didn't expect someone like you to be in charge
of a Record Company. Okay, that just sounded even more offending, sorry", I rambled.
For some reason this woman's presence just makes me feel so irrational.


"Oh..yeeah, I understand. But would you be interested in a music career?" Grey asked once again.
Wow, I can't believe this is actually happening. I'm being offered to become a full-time
musical sensation under the popular Hit Music Records Company. The same company that
has my all-time favorite popstar Candi signed with them as well. But..there's just no way,
no way that mom would like it if I quit ballet for this. She'd be against it.
I looked at the wall clock and saw the time.


"I'm sorry but I can't accept, my mom would say no! And I'm late, I've got to go bye!" I said running.
"I knew you'd say ye...wait what?!" Grey shouted.
Before she could even reply I was out of the door.


"Hmph! She'll be back, they always come back. No one denies Grey Skylar", Grey said to herself.
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"Oh wow! You look amazing Asia!" Jenny happily said.


"Hm.....", Asia stared herself in the mirror once more.


"Really? You don't think the tiara is too much?" Asia asked facing Jenny.
"Um, no I think-"
"What about the girdle? Is the girdle recognizable?" Asia asked self-conscious.
"No, I can't even tell that you're pregnant", Jenny said truthfully.


"Oh my! You girls look beautiful, I knew cream was a good color", Jamie beamed.
"Thanks", Jenny said trying to smile, "Even though no one had any part in the wedding planning", she thought.
"Hey, where's Mia?" Jamie asked.
"She's in the bathroom, I'll get her", Jenny explained.
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