"Long Awaited" Chapter 31: "The Tyrannical Two, Part 3"

David's POV:

Miley: "You heard me."

Me: "Yeah, I did, but WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?!"

Miley: "Justin wants me to...ugh...you'll understand soon enough."

She starts coming closer to me and I back up a little. She grabs both my arms and puts them behind my back. Being very stupid sometimes, I don't fight it off because I don't know what she's going to do at the moment. Then, it finally clicks! She stares into my eyes and I get really scared. Pretty much terrified. She tries to kiss me, but I reach my left arm from behind my back to the front to cover my lips. She isn't getting there.

Miley: "Oh, you wanna play that game?!"

Me: "I don't want to play ANY GAME!"

Miley: "You sound scared, what's the problem?"

Me: "I am scared!"

Miley: "Is this about your girlfriend?"

Me: "How do you know about her?"

Miley: "That's why Justin sent me."

Me: "WHYYYYY?!" I exclaim.

Miley: "I don't know."

She starts rubbing her hands up and down my chest and I don't pay attention because I am too encompassed by thought in why Justin would send me this girl I don't know. Then I look forward and I see her rubbing her hands on my chest. She's about to reach under my shirt. She puts her arm out and pushes me against the wall.

Miley: "Do you understand why I'm here now?"

I gulp and say "I'm starting to..." and begin thinking "does this qualify as rape?"

Miley then turns around and starts to grind on me and I get really uncomfortable, but before I have the time to even stay "get away" she GRABS ME....and it was horrible. Yeah, this could be considered rape...

*PRESENT TIME AGAIN*

David's POV:

Virginia: "Where did she touch you?"

Me: "Where do you think?!"

Virginia: "She didn't!"

Me: "I wished she hadn't!"

Virginia: "Well, what happened after that?"

Me: "Well, she finally pushed it to the limit there and I was through being gentle, I stuck my arm out, and PUSHED her away. I yelled to get out of my room and she wouldn't."

Virginia: "What do you mean should wouldn't?"

Me: "She refused and then I forced her to leave. I called security and they took her away."

Virginia: "Are you sure that's what happened?"

Me: "Yeah! I'm not going to waste my time on some cheap floozy like her!"

Virginia: "Well what happens now?"

Me: "I don't know. I would get a restraining order out on Justin and on Miley."

Virginia: "That seems like a good idea."

Me: "Is there anything else you wanted to tell me? How are you doing?"

Virginia: "Not really, pretty good now that everything is cleared up. Well, I kind of just broke up with Justin for you, but really nothing."

Me: "Well that's good a...w-wait, you did what?"

Virginia: "Yes, I did."

Me: "Are you serious?"

Virginia: "I wouldn't joke like that. Yes. I really do like you a lot. I think I might love you."

Me: "You LOVE me?"

Virginia: "I think so."

Me: "I think I love you too!"

* To Be Continued *....or is it?

"Long Awaited" Chapter 30: "The Tyrannical Two, Part 2"

Virginia's POV:

Me: "What do you mean I wouldn't want to do that?"

Justin: "You said it's about David, right?"

Me: "Yeah, what about him?"

Justin: "Well, I don't know but...I think your boyfriend might have had a little... infidelity."

Me: "WHAT? David would never do that!"

Justin: "I wouldn't be so sure about that, Honey," he says with a toxic amount of venom.

Me: "How would you know?"

Justin: "It was my doing. Well, maybe you can call him and ask him yourself. If he's as good as you say he is, he'll be truthful and tell you what happened."

With that, Justin turns around and begins to walk off, but stops and whispers in my ear what it is. In the blink of an eye, I get angry that I broke up with Justin and take out my cell phone immediately...during school hours and I dial David Archuleta.

David's POV:

I was just watching some television when I heard my cell phone ring. Engulfed in the show, I reluctantly get up and fast walk over to the phone placed on the kitchen counter. "Virginia Presley" reads the caller ID and I pick it up immediately. I knew she was supposed to be in school so my first question was

Me: "Aren't you supposed to be in class now?" I tease her when I pick up the phone.

Virginia: "I am. It's lunch." she's hostile with her words.

Me: "What's the problem, Gin?"

Virginia: "Why don't you tell me?"

I laugh at that because I thought it was a joke, but when I notice it wasn't, I clear my throat and compose myself.

Me: "Was that a question?"

Virginia: "No, it was a declarative statement. Come on David, tell me!"

Me: "About what?" I get a little confused

Virginia: "Let's start with this...have you had any visitors lately?"

Me: "Yeah, just a few."

Virginia: "Any girls?"

Me: "....just one..."

Virginia: "And now we're getting somewhere. What happened?"

Me: "What do you mean?"

Virginia: "When she was there!!!!"

Me: "Oh, well...Yesterday, I was about to get in the shower and before I even got undressed, I saw something on my bed as I passed it to go in the bathroom. I walked outside and..."

* FLASHBACK *

David's POV:

I was just going to get in the shower and as I passed the mirror that was in front of my bed to get to the bathroom, I saw something on my bed. At first, I didn't know what it was. I walked outside into the living space and saw a girl, wearing fishnet stockings, a tight pink tank top and a leather skit, sitting on my bed. I get nervous and wondered why she's here so the obvious question I ask is...

Me: "Who are you?"

Miley: "My name is Miley Cyrus."

Me: "Why are you here?"

Miley: "Justin sent me."

Me: "Justin?...JUSTIN! Oh my GOSH!"

Miley: "Mmm...you are cute."

Me: "Excuse me? How'd you get in here anyway?!"

Miley: "Well, I came here because Justin dropped me off and told me to find David Archuleta. I asked the clerk what room you were in and he told me. I went to the door and a maid was passing by. I told her I was you girlfriend and wanted to surprise you."

Me: "WHAAAA?"

* To Be Continued *

"Long Awaited" Chapter 29: "Pick Me/ The Tyrannical Two, Part 1"

Virginia's POV:

For the next few weeks nothing really was going on. Except that David said he wanted to stay in New York for a while to be around me, I didn't object to it. I thought it was so kind after that song. I should be doing something for him. For some reason, every time I hung out with Justin after the concert, I felt like we had parted or grown apart somehow. I couldn't put my finger on it, but from the first time after I knew it wasn't going to work out. Being patient, I gave it a chance to settle and work, but it didn't. I really didn't know what to do when I finally decided I didn't want to be with him anymore, but I knew who I wanted to be with. I was in love. In love with one person and not so sure about the other. You could guess who was who. The next few weeks went by slow, which was kind of strange because I would've thought I would be happy to have David with me again, but I don't think it was him that made it slow. When I was with Justin all he could talk about was David. "How is he?" "What's he like?" "Do you like him?" Routine questions like that. "Fine." "He's nice and kind. Sort of like you." "Yes, I do." were always my answers. I never said I loved him in front of Justin though. Most of the time he questioned me about David and it made me mad. Very, very often he would ask me "Would you ever leave me for him?" but I never answered the question because I wasn't sure. He was always saying "I'm better than David," but I never payed any attention because I wasn't so sure with him anymore. David rarely did this, however, which was just like him. He never wanted to compare himself to Justin. Compared to David, Justin was very insecure. Although David isn't always so sure about himself, Justin needs to be assured. I pitied him a little. Occasionally and I mean occasionally, like once in a blue moon, would David ask me to go out with him. I always wanted to say yes, but I just couldn't. I wasn't that type of girl and I knew he respected that about me.

1 month after the concert...

I knew Justin and I were on the verge of breaking it off and I was going to do it, this Saturday. I would give it another week because I wanted to make sure I was ready. We were almost completely distant now and it wasn't working out for the life of us. We kept trying and trying, but always failing, never a success and not one in sight. That day at school, (A Monday), Allison told me in the morning she needed to talk to me later. She couldn't tell me right that second because she was going to be late to class as is. I let her go. At lunchtime, she told me something that would change everything.

Allison: "Virginia, okay. There is something I need to tell you."

Me: "Yeah?"

Allison: "Justin told me he was going to break up with you today during your free class..."

Me: "Really?"

She puts on an apologetic face and says "Mmhmm," bites her lip and looks me in the eye.

Me: "He is not breaking up with me. I am going to break up with him."

Allison: "You don't have to."

Me: "Oh, but I'm going to," I sound really furious, but I'm actually relieved.

About 15 minutes later, I find Justin being excused from class and I tell him that we have to talk. It was good he had no idea Allison told me about his idea to break up with me. I take his hand and bring him out into the warm sun and spring air of the outside. I bring him to the stone bench in the center of the garden in our school.

Justin: "Uhh, what's this about?"

Me: "Justin, I don't know how to tell you this, but I don't think we're compatible anymore."

Justin: "What are you saying?"

Me: "Justin, I'm sorry," I take his hand in my hand and take time to feel the nice spring air on me. "I have to break up with you."

Justin immediately starts to look depressed and his head falls onto his shirt. He starts whimpering and then he smiles and looks up.

Justin: "Haha!! Is this about little David Archuleta?"

Me: "I don't see how that's your business, but not fully no. We aren't getting along well much anymore."

Justin: "I don't think you want to do that."

* To Be Continued *

"Long Awaited" Chapter 28: "The Last Song"

Virginia's POV:

I stare up at David on stage for a good, long moment and wait for him to start singing, but he doesn't. He just continues with his adorable rambling for about 5 more minutes. Finally, after what felt like hours, he begins to sing the song. The last song. For me. This must've been why he wanted me to come so badly and why he sent me the free tickets, but I am mad it's been so long. Not that it's been so long since we'd talked, but...that it took him that long to realize he liked me more than a friend and that when he finally accepted it, I was dating somebody else. I mean, he could've at least told me...but then I thought about what I thought over again and decided it would ruin the surprise and that it might be easier for him to tell me through song because I had told him that he speaks to his fans through the songs he sings.

David: "Okay and this is the song that I just wrote and recorded. I hope you all like it and please, if you have any recording devices on you, I would appreciate it if you put them away. Thank you."

I knew that some people were not going to put their things away, and I could watch it on the internet later. I hear a bunch of clicking, buttons being pressed, and rustling from behind me to put stuff away, but all I could do was stand there and stare like an idiot. I don't know if he knew that I knew. He probably didn't. But I still stared. I waited for him to sing.

He Began:

As he started to sing, I grasped and held onto every word for dear life to decipher what the song meant and what he wanted to express to me. Every word described me and when it changed a little bit to the second verse, right after the first, it began like it was how he felt. It pained me and I knew he was in agony when he closed his eyes and sang the chorus. I nearly cried when I thought I saw a tear, but I was wrong. He was smiling. He was happy that I was there. He wanted me to hear this. It was honestly like we were the only two in the room. A lot of people have said that before, but I never actually experienced what it felt like to be one with someone. I was never connected to someone more in my life. This was different than any other relationship or friendship I have had.

David's POV:

I keep looking over to where Virginia is sitting when I'm up on stage singing. Standing at the mic, I look over to her standing there next to her friend. Her eyes are closed for the most part and I know she's listening to the song. I smile a little when singing, but quickly compose myself. I could feel heads turning toward her so I tried to deviate my eyes away. I continue singing for a good portion. This song felt really long compared to most of the others. I thought it could have been from that it was the first time performing it or that it was supposed to be a long moment when she finally found out. When I say...

Me: "Why couldn't I realize it before and say that I want to love you forever and more?"

As I let the words flow out of my mouth like a breath, my eyes immediately fall to Virginia. She still has her eyes closed, so I decide to take my time to scan over her body language to see how she feels about the song. She really liked it. That made me really excited. Then she opens her eyes and looks up at me. We stare at each other while I'm still singing. Our eyes melt together and I can tell she knows what I wanted to tell her through the song.

Before I knew it...I was moving away from the mic stand in the middle of the stage to come over to the right hand side, where she was. I get off the side of the stage and walk up to her. I stick out my hand and she takes it without taking her eyes off of me. I lead her back to the stage and escort her up the stairs on the side. I take her up on stage to sing the song to her. Hey, it was for her...why not? Our minds were completely at one. As I finish the song to her, I didn't take my eyes off of her for a second. I see people in the audience staring like "WHAT JUST HAPPENED?" I could tell some girls were getting jealous, but I honestly didn't care. I heard "oooohs" and "awwwwws" from every which way in the audience. After I sing the last line, I lean into give her a hug. She hugs me so tightly back. We don't let go for a long while.

But that was only in my head. Or was it?

* To Be Continued*

"Long Awaited" Chapter 27: "He Doesn't!"

Virginia's POV:

Two days after meeting up with David, I remembered the concert he wanted me to go to. It was on a Monday. I was reluctant because it was a school night, but I really didn't care after I thought of it. I really have to learn to stand up for myself, but when I see him...I just can't. Something about him makes me want to welcome him in again. It took me a long time to realize why that was and it was something I was denying in the relationship I had with Justin, I did still love David, but I wasn't sure if it was the same kind of love. But on the night of Monday, April 21st...I was about to find out the answer to the question I had been asking myself after we reconnected.

At the concert:

David's POV:

I had just finished singing a bunch of the new songs from this album, that the tour was for. I was really liking this crowd. I gave Virginia front row seats and she took her friend, Jennifer, along. She told me that she was also a big fan. I was getting ready to perform the last song of the night, which was also the song I wrote for Virginia, telling her I loved her. "I wonder if she'll know the next song is about her...I think she will." It was the encore song so I went backstage for a few minutes to get a drink of water and talk to Ray, my manager.

Me: "Ray, you know the next song?"

Ray: "Yeah, for that girl you love, right?"

Me: "How'd you know?"

Ray: "Your dad told me!"

Me: "Blabber mouth" and I turn my face away to hide my blushing.

Ray: "What's that on your face?!"

Me: "Nothing," I laugh and blush even harder.

Ray: "Awww!" He begins to tease me.

Me: "Shut up," I exclaim teasingly, "so about the song...she's in the audience..."

Ray: "Yeah, I know..."

Me: "Gosh, does my dad tell you EVERYTHING?!"

Ray: "Pretty much."

Me: "Well, that's comforting. Anyway, do you think she'll know it's about her?"

Ray: "I don't know, David. Only you could know that answer...now go out on stage and sing your heart out. Last tour stop."

Me: "What does that mean?!"

Ray: "Just go!"

I walk back out on stage with a smirk on my face and say hello to the crowd again. And a raging applause erupts. I laugh and say..."okay guys, this is the first time I'm performing this song and no one knows about it yet..." and the crowd goes wild with eagerness! "Calm down, I wrote this song for someone and I hope they know it's for them." My eyes fall to Virginia, standing in the front, talking to her friend.

Virginia's POV:

Me: "Jen, how are you holding up?"

Jen: "Not so good, Gin!"

Me: "Just breathe!!"

David: "Calm down, I wrote this song for someone and I hope they know it's for them." Jen is staring up at the stage and sees David's eyes redirect toward me.

Jen: "Gin, did you hear what he just said?"

Me: "Uh, yeah...so?"

Jen: "He looked right at you when he said that."

Me: "NO! No way! It can't be!"

Jen: "It is..."

Me: "He doesn't..." I say as my mouth drops open...

Jen: "He might!"

* To Be Continued *

"Long Awaited" Chapter 26: "Tickets"

Omniscient POV:

Virginia and David were glad to be reconnecting after such a long time and thinking of each other so often. You would be jealous if you were Justin and to see your girlfriend and some other attractive guy getting along with her better than you did. He was getting extremely jealous. He kind of wanted to tell David to leave, but he didn't. He thought that David had his chance and Virginia would never go back to him. The two talked mainly amongst themselves during the time at the mall. David never drew attention to himself because he wanted to stay as inconspicuous as possible. He also wanted to spend as much time with Virginia as humanly possibly before he had to tell her something. While the two and the third wheel, Justin, were in the food court, David thought it was time to tell her something. And it was not going to be that he loved her. She had a boyfriend and if he were to say that in front of him, he would certainly get into a fight. When David was just about to open his mouth to say something, a bulb lit in Virginia's head and she blurted it out before anyone could say another word.

Virginia's POV:

Justin said he had to go to the bathroom and excused himself from the table. I thought of something as soon as he did.

Me: "Oh David, what were those concert tickets about?"

David: "Oh, you got them already?"

Me: "Yeah, why?"

David: "I wanted you to come and bring a friend or something to the concert in two days."

Me: "Aww!! That's so sweet! Who else did you send them to? I must've done something really good to get free tickets to YOUR concert!" I joke around with him.

David: "Well, I sent them to you really."

Me: "Why just me? Don't you have family up here?"

David: "Yeah, but it's like they live really far upstate."

Me: "Oh...well, they would take a trip to come, don't you think?"

David: "I guess, but I don't really want them to because...it's..." he doesn't finish the sentence.

Me: "It's what?"

He looked at me with piercing eyes that I knew were trying to say something, but he just couldn't because he thought it wouldn't be right. I didn't know what he wanted to say and it kind of caught me off guard. "Just Tell Me" was what I wanted to say, but it looked like he couldn't...

David: "inconvenient." He finishes his sentence with an obvious lie to cover something else up.

Just then, Justin came back to the table and said "Hope you two didn't have too much fun while I was gone." and he laughed.

Me: "No way! Not while you were gone, honey." I lean over to him and playfully hit him on the arm. I felt bad that I had set that in front of David and I didn't know why.

David's POV:

When she said that to her boyfriend, my heart ached a little. All this time and all the planning, it was killing me and now that I've seen her again...my worst fear has come true. She was in love with a nice fellow, but I have to be truthful:

Love. It was a beautiful color on her. I just wished it was love she had for me. I have to be honest, I was kind of jealous of Justin. But envy is not a good color on me. I try to be as happy for her as I could, but I visually and emotionally fail in truth. Really, I just learned to except my feelings and now I should cover it up. I didn't want to give up on her just yet. I wasn't planning on giving up so fast and I wasn't going to. But my mind was counteracting what my heart said.

Mind: "I know you love her, but it can never work out. She loves Justin and vice versa. We don't want you to go through heart ache again. Give her up."

Heart: "There is always hope and God always has a plan. She still might come back to you. You two have a history together it might still work. Just keep on believing. You might win her over at the concert with your song. Never give up on love, David."

* To Be Continued *

"Long Awaited" Chapter 25: "The Chase, Part 2/Can't Be Over That Soon"

David's POV:

I came up on a four-way intersection, heading to find Virginia's house. I got the address out of the phone book and called the operator to get directions.. I wrote them down. I was going left. I look to my left and see another car, going straight, with a girl in the passenger seat. It was her. And she was with some guy. I didn't see him at first, I was too blinded by how much she had changed in two years. "Oh God, I want to talk to her," I throw my head against the seat as I ponder if it would be cool to follow them or just meet them at the house. Of course, what love does to me, I immediately change my signal to going right and I know Virginia got confused when the light turns green and I go that way. She obviously saw my blinker for left. I wondered if she knew it was me. I went right after they did, which might have creeped her out, but she didn't notice at first. I am following them. Going every way they are. I couldn't believe I was her stalker.

Virginia's POV:

Me: "Justin, there's a car following us..."

Justin: "What?" He looks back very casually to see what was going on.

Me: "Don't you see it?"

Justin: "Yeah, but maybe they're just going the same way we were."

Me: "Not at first."

Justin: "What do you mean?" He gets concerned.

Me: "Well, at the intersection, he was heading left, then he went right..."

Justin: "He could've put the wrong blinker on..."

Me: "Who makes that mistake?"

Justin: "It's not impossible!" He tries to reason with me.

Me: "But unlikely..."

Justin: "Fine, if he stops where we are, we'll confront the person, okay?"

Me: "Well, I don't want to start anything."

Justin: "We'll talk to the person calmly. It'll be fine." He tries to calm me down.

After about 10 more minutes of driving, we are about to enter the parking lot and the car is still following us. This is getting creepy. We park to the left and so does he, "what a shocker," I say to Justin as I exit the car. The other grey-ish car was kind of familiar now that I got a better look at it because they parked close. We get out and then we see the other person getting out. It wasn't a "they..." it was "he..." and I knew who he was.

Me: "DAVID!"

David: "VIRGINIA!"

This was all in front of my boyfriend, but at the moment I saw David's face, my heart skipped a beat and I didn't care. I run over to him and he runs to me and we give each other a big hug. He's really strong and picks me up off the ground. He's obviously very excited to see me.

David's POV:

Holding Virginia in my arms again was like Heaven. The love of my life in my arms once more.

Justin clears his throat so as to signal Virginia to let go of me. I was reluctant to let her go and I could tell she wanted to hold on a little longer, but she didn't want to get in a fight with him.

Justin: "And Virginia, do you mind introducing me?"

Virginia: "You don't know who this is?" she patronizes her boyfriend a little and motions to me.

Justin: "Not a clue."

Virginia: "Platinum selling Jive recording artist?"

Justin: "Who?"

Virginia: "Singer of the famous, double-platinum 'Crush?'"

Justin: "Still not ringing a bell."

Virginia is about to give up and uses her last resort..."American Idol season 7 runner-up?"

Justin: "Oh my gosh, David Archuleta!"

I smile when he knows my name. He is either a fan or just is a fan of music.

Justin: "David, you are so talented." He comes over to me and shakes my hand.

Virginia: "And you couldn't tell by his face who he was, Justin?"

Justin: "Well, he looks different from American Idol and I've never seen him in person."

Virginia scoffs at her boyfriend's stupidity in front of me. I laugh.

* To Be Continued *

"Long Awaited" Chapter 24: "The Letter/It All Comes Together"

After A Few Months...

Virginia's POV:

By this point, Justin and I have took our relationship to boyfriend and girlfriend, we're very happy. We love each other very much and he actually is really sweet. I think I might love him, but I think it's too soon to tell because I still had feelings for someone else. I'm not ready to commit myself to Justin because we are still at the point of having fun together. It was Thursday and I told him that I wanted to go out shopping on Saturday around 2 o'clock. He agreed because he was used to it by now. He knows I can't pick out what looks good on me and what doesn't and I need a second opinion. For the rest of the day, Justin and I were talking...well, I was...I was kind of throwing out ideas of where were could go. He didn't really care, but I knew he was listening...which was oddly endearing.

Friday Morning:

My dad went out to get the mail soon after I woke up. It arrived earlier than usual.

Dad: "Bill...bill...bill...Sean Hannity...bill...Virginia..."

Me: "Yeah, what?"

Dad: "This is for you," and he hands me a letter.

Me: "I got mail?" I sound very surprised because it never happens, like ever. I take the envelope from my father and head up to my room when I see the name on it. "Jive Records." I would've never expected anything from them, I wondered who, from Jive, it was from. Then I remembered...David Archuleta. In my room, I rip open the envelope, never would've thought I'd be so happy to receive a message from him. The note read:

"Dear Virginia Presley,

You have been selected to receive two free tickets to the David Archuleta concert on April 21st. David is looking forward to seeing you there.

- Sincerely,

The David Archuleta Executives at Jive"

My heart skipped a beat when I read it. I was overcome with love once more. Those feelings from over two years ago had come back and it was full force this time. I know the letter seemed too formal to be written by him, and I knew it wasn't, but why would he send me free tickets? Was there something I should know? I shouldn't be feeling like this...what would Justin say?

Friday afternoon:

I wanted to talk to Justin about tomorrow. We discussed a few things like if he would pick me up or I would meet him at the mall or I would pick him up. He laughed at the third option. "No way" was his only words. I knew he meant that he was going to pick me up. We discussed on the stores that we would go to for the shopping extravaganza. He flinched at that word, which made me laugh hard.

Saturday:

April 19th...

Omniscient POV:

Their two lives might cross once more in the intersection that will change everything.

Virginia's POV again:

Justin picked me up at my house and the mall we decided to go to was over an hour away because it had better parking and more stores. It was kind of on the back streets and not many people knew about it. We liked this mall better than the one in the middle of our town. He was sitting in the driver's seat, one arm stretched out on the steering wheel, and the other behind my headrest. I felt secured in his reach and the beauty of the day made me feel comfortable. I turned the radio on and laughed when the first song came on.

Justin: "How is this girl allowed to sing?"

Me: "I have no idea, she sucks, really badly." We laugh and I flip the channel to another station, and a really great song was on.

Justin: "Ohhh, I like this song! I never heard it before though!"

Me: "Are you serious?"

Justin: "Yeah, why?"

Me: "Check some new music. This song is awesome."

We listen to that radio station until a cop's car comes speeding by, tailing another car. Very weird, why would you join a high-speed chase in the middle of the day? What a stupid criminal.

Then, we approached a four-way intersection and there was but one car on the right lane. We were heading straight, and the car had it's blinker on to go left. He was coming our way. I ignored him, why am I so observant today?

* To Be Continued *

"Long Awaited" Chapter 23: "Not Again"

Checking up on Virginia again:

Virginia's POV:

I was wrong. I was going to date again, but not with a bad boy like William. At school the next day, my friend, Allison, introduced me to her friend, Justin. I remembered this guy from class, but I never talked to him because I didn't know him. I didn't want to get involved with the wrong sort after David. We had many classes together, and soon after talking to him, I started to become friends with him. He was kind of sweet, with a bad streak, we were a lot alike. He was kind and caring. I really liked him. Allison later told me that she wanted me to go out with him to get my mind off of David because he was all I could talk about. I was a little angry, but I could understand. It had been two years and he hasn't even called, she did know that. I didn't tell her of course, she stole my phone one day and checked EVERYTHING on it...recent calls, all calls, text messages, which I never delete ever. She figured out that David never made an attempt to contact me. She brought that up to me and I agreed that maybe it was time to move on...although I will always have feelings for him, he probably doesn't even remember me. "I should try to forget about him and continue in life as if he never existed." As I said that, it kind of reminded me of Twilight. I laughed at the reference. Justin was a nice guy and maybe I should give him a try. He deserves one, but I'll wait for him to make the first move, which he did very soon after we met.

Not even a week later...

Justin called Allison for my phone number and she happily gave it to him considering she wanted me to date him and knew what he was going to do. Later, he called me and asked me out and I didn't know what to say at first. I was not expecting him to make a move that fast, nor did I want him to. I kind of thought of David, "I wished he would've made a move like Justin did." But eventually, I said yes. He told me he wanted to go out on Friday and I said "Fine." I really didn't want to go out though...not after William. I was kind of afraid to, but Justin was nothing like him. He was actually his opposite.

That Friday...

Justin arrived to take me out to a romantic dinner, really thought it was cute of him, especially for a first date. I guessed he was trying to show himself to me. During the night, he was really sweet to me, but for some reason, something felt off. I kind of felt a more of a friendship toward him at the time, but I just thought it was supposed to be like that at first. Start at friendship than continue to grow. At one point, he tried to kiss me, but I denied the request. Things were moving too fast. I am not that kind of girl to kiss on the first date, but I forgave him because I liked him.

David's POV:

I was at a board meeting with my managers. I needed to tell them about the idea of the surprise show in New York. They asked me why I wanted it to be New York and not Utah. At first, I didn't know what to say, but I decided on something.

Me: "Well, for the last tour we had on in Utah, I kind of came up with the idea to schedule a surprise show in a different state each time we tour for something."

Randy: "Actually Board, that is a good idea. It's something that the fans won't figure out for a while. And they'll be surprised. I think we should allow it."

Hector: "It is an awesome idea, actually. Board Head?"

Karen: "Well, I think this is a fine request. I will allow it."

We walked out of the board room, I was smiling really wide. I was going to go through with meeting Virginia again. I was so happy!

(SORRY FOR THE SHORT CHAPTER...I WANTED TO FINISH IT UP BECAUSE I HAVE A BETTER IDEA FOR THE NEXT CHAPTER, EXCUSE ME FOR THE BORINGNESS OF IT.)

"Long Awaited" Chapter 22: "The Chase, Part 1"

September 15th:

David's POV:

I did decide I wanted to chase after her, but how was I supposed to go about doing that? I can't just drop my career and run away to New York, search for her, find her, and live happily ever after. Life doesn't work like that. Dropping my career would have far too many consequences although I was willing to try anything to get her back. I really loved her. I can't believe I let her slip away. I am such a fool. Being the fool I was, I went to my father, who was busy listening to the recordings of the songs I did for the upcoming album nobody knew about yet.

In the studio...

I see my dad standing next to a few producers and executive managers, who were busy playing the music out loud to see what tracks worked with the single that was going to be released.

John: "This one doesn't really work with the single, but I like it. Maybe after we decide on some of the tracks, we'll come back to it. Or release it for something on iTunes."

Katherine: "You're right because his vocals are just glorious on this, but it doesn't fit. It will probably end up being on the Fan Pack 4 or something."

My father was listening more closely to the song, with headphones on and his eyes closed. He liked to do that when checking over the songs. He laughed when he saw me blushing from behind the door after Katherine's words.

Jeff: "Now don't be shy, come in, David."

Katherine: "Yeah, we don't bite!"

Me: "Umm...Dad, I need to ask you something, in private."

Katherine and John kind of got the picture and escorted themselves out of the room, with nothing more than a look at one another that asked "Woah, something's definitely up!"

Jeff: "Uhh..David, what's the problem, buddy?"

Me: "Dad, what would you say if I liked this girl and..."

He cut me off with a smile on his face, "I would be so happy for you! What's her name? What's she like?"

Me: "Dad, slow down, that's not what I was going to ask."

Jeff: "Oh, um, okay...what is it?"

Me: "I was saying, if I liked this girl, but we met a while back and I just realized I loved her, haven't talked to her in two years, and she lives in New York."

Jeff: "Uhh, wow, ummm...I don't know."

Those words were like venom, even though they were spoken with sympathy, I will never say the words "I don't know" without a sting on my tongue.

Me: "I was going to ask you...what would be the best way to go about reconnecting with her?"

Jeff: "Well call her, I guess."

Me: "No, like a very special way that she wouldn't expect."

We both sit in deep thought for about 3 minutes until Jeff bursts out with a way to surprise her. It was cute, it was sweet, it was funny, it was me.

Jeff: "How about...we go on tour near her area for this album's tour. We just unexpectedly schedule a show near her and send her tickets for free. But you perform a song from your next album that you wrote just for her? And make sure she knows that it was written for her."

Me: "DAD! THAT IS PERFECT! Where did you ever come up with that idea?!"

Jeff: "I don't know, Son. It just came to me. But right now, we have to bring John and Katherine back in and tell them about our idea."

Me: "I don't want them to know about Virginia!"

Jeff: "So that's her name? Well, we won't go into detail about her, but we will have to give them a reason to just randomly schedule a tour stop."

Me: "Okay," I say very excitedly. I couldn't believe it was finally working out for the good. I was finally sleeping. I was going to go on tour and tell Virginia I love her to the whole crowd, yet she will be the only one that will know it's her. It was a perfect idea. A perfect fix.

Jeff explains the idea to Katherine and John, I see them nod their heads "yes," and soon...Jeff gives me a thumbs up. This was going down.

* To Be Continued *

"Long Awaited" Chapter 21: "Rude Boy"

Virginia's POV:

I miss Utah. I miss James, Jessica, Cody, Veronica, Kevin, and Casey. But I especially miss David. But I at least heard from the other six, David hasn't spoken a word to me in two years. That was the frustrating thing. I thought he really liked me, but avoiding my calls and text messages doesn't seem like it. Maybe he didn't like me at all and he was just a really good actor. I loved him, but now I have someone else...William! He was a bad boy, usually not my type, but he had a soft side and I like that about him. Most of the friends didn't like him though, my dad HATED him and wanted me to break up with him, but I didn't want to. I remembered one day when my friend, Luke, said "Virginia, the only reason you like William is because things with David didn't work out! Anyone can tell the only thing he wants from you is to get in your pants! He's so not your type!" I just said he was jealous I didn't like him like that...but I knew that wasn't true...and what he spoke was. I knew William was just using me, but I wasn't going to let him touch me there. "He isn't getting this until he puts a ring on it," I always say. William was very persuasive.

September 14th, 8 o' clock pm:

William arrived to pick me up from my house for our date tonight. I got really excited and made sure I looked just fine for him. I knew how he loved me in make-up, so I put on some extra, although I hate make-up with a passion. He's changing me, I knew it. I said goodbye to my father and he said "Please tell me you're breaking up with him tonight?" and I just laughed and said "No." That laugh gave my father a sign that the real Virginia was down inside deep inside. I heard him honk the car horn and I skipped outside. I could hear my dad let out a sigh of anguish. I felt terrible to make him feel like that.

I hopped into the car and gave him a little kiss on the cheek. William said "So movies, what do you want to see?"

Me: "Umm...you know that new horror movie?"

William: "Yeah. Want to see that?"

Me: "Yeah, but I don't think that's appropriate for a date." I nervously smile a little.

William: "Nah, if you want to see it, we can." He looked at my chest.

Me: "Okay, thanks." I sit back and think to myself, "He isn't even going to talk me out of it, whatever then." I was getting a little frustrated with him by now. Could it be that my friends were right? He only wanted me for was sex? Ugh, I get really angry, so much to the point I turn toward the window wondering why I ever dated him in the first place. I always knew the answer subconsciously, but I never wanted to admit it. He didn't care.

In the movie theater:

It was just getting to the climax of the story and he has made several attempts at me. I just moved away and smiled so as to say "No way, boy." But even as each time I did it more forceful by pushing him away, he never seemed to get the picture. The ax-wielding murder was just going after his 5th victim when he looked over at me, staring at the screen, engulfed in the movie. He picked up his hand ever so slightly, and then threw his arm over to cup my left breast. Instinctively, my right hand flew over to his hand and immediately removed his hand from there.

Standing up, I called him out during the movie: "WILLIAM! HOW DARE YOU! YOU KNOW HOW I FEEL ABOUT THAT! YOU DON'T TOUCH ME LIKE THAT! IT'S OVER!" I grab my purse and my coat and run out of the movie theater, crying. I felt so violated. We were close to my house so I decided to walk back, by myself. Crying the whole way there, I flung the door open and entered the house in tears. My dad was sitting right on the couch as I entered.

Dad: "GIN! WHAT'S THE MATTER?!" He gets up and runs over to me to comfort me.

Me: "Dad! It was horrible! William touched me!"

Dad: "Where?"

Me: "Where do you think? Here!" I motion toward my chest.

Dad: "Where is this little bastard?!"

Me: "At the movies, he's probably there still, he doesn't care anyway."

Dad: "We are going to call the police."

Me: "Dad, now don't be so hasty. I can probably handle it...don't be so drastic."

Dad: "Drastic? He's lucky I'm just doing that!!"

Me: "Dad, if he tries anything else, call the police. Not right now."

Dad: "Fine, but it's only because you asked me to. If it was up to me, I would be on the phone already. Did you break up with him?"

Me: "Yes, and you can be assured one thing, I won't date for a while."

I was wrong.

* To Be Continued *

"Long Awaited" Chapter 20: "The Decision"

David's POV:

(Off the phone with Daniel Archuleta)

I really couldn't say it in front of my brother, it was kind of a private moment when and if I decide to say it. I sit on the bed, thinking about all the sleepless nights that I had spent up and thinking about this. I think it was time for those to end. For good. I stand up on my two feet, in front of the closet and walk into the bathroom. I calm myself to an almost serene state. I close my eyes, lick my lips, and then I blurt it out...

Me: "I LOVE VIRGINIA PRESLEY!"

As soon as I said that, I felt at peace with myself and with the world. It felt so different from that past two years. This is what has been keeping me up for all those nights, all the horrible thoughts and feelings may have come from this, this was the source of my anger. Now that I've finally said it, I felt calm and relaxed. It was an immediate effect. Right then I became extraordinarily exhausted. I decided to lay back down, not expecting any shut eye. But almost as my head hit the pillow, I fell asleep. It was a wonderful feeling to get a goodnight's rest.

James' POV:

David has been texting more for a while, asking me how Virginia had been doing, I never knew what to say, even though I had been talking to her. All I know is that he hasn't talked to her. This made me really angry. The long time ago, they seemed to be getting along. He was always so afraid to fall in love, but I knew he was. I wondered if he finally realized it. Two years ago, he almost said it...I remembered the words he said when I thought it was going to be "I love her," or "I think I'm in love..." they were something a little kid would say when he had a crush. Something that I didn't think a 24-year-old could say..."I Don't Know." At that time, I didn't understand how he couldn't say the words I knew he was dying to say, but soon I realized it. He was never one to say "I love you" to just anyone, it took him time. He had to make sure. But for now, it was getting late...I had to go to bed...wasn't expecting to get news form David because of that fight we had. It wasn't a big fight, I just got really mad that he hadn't called her. We were beginning to make-up though. The bad feelings have almost completely subsided for both of us.

The next day...

I wake up really early because I hear my phone buzzing. "It is my alarm?" I think immediately, I look down at it and see "David Archuleta" with a little call symbol next to it. I am in shock, but pick up the phone at once.

Me: "David! I wasn't expecting to hear from you! Are you okay?"

David: "I'm better than okay! Are you?"

Me: "I just woke up...but what's with the sudden change in mood? Last time I talked to you, you seemed out of your mind."

David: "Oh well I got a goodnight's sleep and I finally admitted I love Virginia, what's new with you?"

Me: "Well, I--WAIT! You didn't just say what I think you said, did you?"

David: "You heard me right and I made another important decision."

Me: "What could be better than that?"

David: "I'm going after her."

Me: "You aren't," I say thankfully and smile, "I'm so happy for you!"

David: "I just hope she's okay and she still feel the same way."

Me: "She probably does."

David: "Or dating someone else."

Me: "She isn't, believe me. After you, no one could compare."

David: "Awww, don't say it like that," even through the phone I knew he was blushing, so predictable, "A lot of guys are better than me."

Me: "Are we going through THIS again?!" I say in an angry way, but I'm really not. Then we both laugh, really loud.

* To Be Continued *

"Long Awaited" Chapter 19: "It Took Him Two Years"

Two Years Later...

David's POV:

Me: "Goodnight everybody! Thanks for coming! I had a great time tonight and I hope you all did too!"

That was the end of the Williamsburg, Virginia show. Today is September 13th, almost an entire two years since I'd last talked to Virginia. I missed her. I missed my friends back home. Even though she gave me her number, I never called it, and I don't know why I hadn't. I always wondered what was stopping me, but I never got the answer. I never wanted to know. But today was a very different day. So many people in the audience were sharing kisses and giving hugs. I looked out into the audience one last time as I walked off stage, fake smile plastered on my face, and looked back quickly. Being in Virginia made me miss Virginia so much.

We had a day off tomorrow, so I wanted to stay up a little late, but I really couldn't. I was exhausted from today. Never knew missing someone would make me so tired. This distance is ruining me. I decided to lay down on the bed and rest, but my restless mind would not let me do what I so longed for. I laid down for 10 minutes on my back, 20 on my left, and 10 on my right. Each time I turned I thought that "You had your chance, she's probably in love with a nice fellow by now." After a long time I decided it was time to talk, just not to her. I needed advice. I reached over to the bedside table for my cell phone. I scrolled down to contacts and dialed the man I knew who had been though this before.

Daniel: "David, how are you? I haven't talked to you in a while! I miss you!"

Me: "I miss you too."

Daniel: "Are you okay?"

Me: "Not really. Are you?"

Daniel: "That's so like you. Say what you need to and then try and change the subject. Not this time, David. Tell me."

Me: "Well..."

Daniel: "It's about Virginia, isn't it?"

Me: "How did you know?"

Daniel: "Dude, it's obvious that you like her."

Me: "Well I know I like her, but HOW do I like her?"

Daniel: "I don't know man, how do you feel?"

Me: "What does it feel like to be in love?"

Daniel: "To be in love, you say? Well, it's different for many people. You could just get the bubblies around that person, enjoy that person's company, or just want to be around them all the time."

Me: "What if you have all those things?"

Daniel: "Are you saying what I think you're saying?"

I didn't know what he meant at first. I was blinded by exhaustion and caught up in thought, but soon I came to realize the truth that I had been denying for so long.

Me: "I don't know, Brother."

Daniel: "It sure seems like it. When was the last time you spoke to Virginia?"

Me: "The last time we were in Utah for leisure time."

Daniel: "That's not good! Call her!"

Me: "But what if she doesn't care?"

Daniel: "David, believe me. I know how it feels to feel like this. The first step is to admit it. Then to believe she'll care. I know she will."

Me: "I don't think I can admit it."

Daniel: "It's really easy if you just believe it."

I thought over the words I failed to say to James two years ago. I know I couldn't have said it then, but I could try now. It was time to say it, finally and accept how I felt.

Me: "I L------"

* To Be Continued *

"Long Awaited" Chapter 18: "I---"

Third Person Limited Point Of View:

Virginia, David, James, and the rest of the gang hung out at special spots throughout the next few days. Virginia and David grew a lot closer, just as James had hoped and expected. On many separate occasions, far, far, far off from what the day of the fireside might have brought, Virginia had thanked James numerous times for setting this up. Although she will never forgive him for not telling her about it, she was still very grateful. She always thought something was funny, even though David knew she understood this was set up, in private conversations, in text messages, he always deviated off the subject. Could this be a sore spot for him? Or was it that he can't bear to handle the truth that maybe...

Virginia's POV:

So sad to see the time in Murray end. I had the time of my life here, no pun intended with David Cook. I met so many great people here, so many friends who I hope will end up to be lifelong, but it's very difficult to see that far into the future. I try not to think about ever losing them, especially David Archuleta. James and Veronica might have been wrong for not telling me, but they are still amazing people and I thank the lucky stars I've met them. Cody and Kevin are two wonderful people. Kevin, the random, spacey one and Cody, the laid-back, kind one. Casey and Jessica. Casey,the sweet lady I might never have met without Kevin's sudden burst of a word and Jessica, the person who was willing to accept me at lunch on the first day. God, I will miss them all. Later, we're heading back to the airport. And when I arrive home, I'm starting college. That is really hard to believe. Thankfully, I had enough free time to fill out papers and documents to tell what I want my majors and minors to be. Music, of course being a minor, at least.

At 1:00, I decide to call all of my friends and tell them that it is my time to go and to keep in touch or I will bombard them with text messages and phone calls. "I never want to loose contact with any of you." I end each call with. They sigh and say good-bye. The only person I didn't call was David. I don't want to break my own heart. I just met him and yet, I already love him. I always swore to myself I'd never fall so quickly. I was wrong.

At 2 o'clock pm in the afternoon of September 15th, my parents and I drive to the airport, hand our tickets to the airport supervisor and they let us on. I get really depressed once I strap myself into the seat. I start regretting not saying good-bye as I look at the window and mull over the look on his face when we first met. I am such a sucker. It would never work out anyway. I am just hurting myself by loving him.

David's POV:

I was sitting by myself in my room. I didn't know what to think anymore. I really did like Virginia. She was kind, sweet, compassionate, and just a spectacular girl. I stand up from my desk that I was just sitting by, and walk over to my bed. I really think I do, or maybe I don't. I throw myself onto my bed, one arm supporting my head, the other just lying lazily beside me. I don't want to spend much time on this, it's already awkward enough. I sit there thinking to myself for what seemed like months, but I knew it could be no longer than 1/2 an hour. At the end of my thought process, I finally come to the decision...

James' POV:

Helping my mother in the kitchen, I hear the doorbell ring. It's unlike any ring I've heard, too erratic to be anyone I know, but I answer it anyway. I run over to the door and open it really fast.

Me: "DAVID!"

David: "James, I made a big mistake!" He's nearly on the verge of breaking down.

Me: "Come inside! What's the matter?"

David: "I don't know what to do!"

I can hear he's about to cry so I say, "Not here, come to my room!"

In the room...

Me: "What do you mean you don't know what to do?" I sit him down on the bed so as to steady himself.

David: "I don't know what to do!"

Me: "About what? What happened?"

David: "It's about Virginia..."

Me: "And? What about her?"

David: "Where is she?"

Me: "She just left for New York...like an hour ago..."

David: "Dang it!" He throws his head against the wall in fury. About to give in to the tears, he decides to buckle down.

Me: "Why? Did you need to tell her something?"

David: "Yeah..."

Me: "What is it?"

David: "I---"

* To Be Continued *

"Long Awaited" Chapter 17: "First Could Mean Last"

David's POV:

Virginia came back over to me and told me James said it was alright if I were to take her back. I smiled a little bit on the inside with no intention of doing so. What has come over me? I didn't care, brushed it off, and escorted her down the south-side of the woods as it was steep walking down. I didn't want her to fall. I went in front of her, so as to catch her if she fell. Thankfully, she was alright walking down and she did not trip or fall, she actually was very graceful. I pointed that out and she laughed. "You obviously haven't seen me walk on my own, I trip and fall every which way." We both laughed after that. I took her hand as we stepped off the bottom of the hill, and she walked off.

Virginia: "Thank you. Very gentlemanly."

Me: "I try to be. Not many guys are like that anymore."

Virginia: "Oh boy, do I know or what!"

My car was very close to where we had stepped off, I showed her to the vehicle. We both got inside, strapped ourselves in and took off. I needed to tell her something in private.

Me: "Virginia, about the note you handed me..."

Virginia: "You mean my number?"

Me: "Yeah, why would you give me that? We just met."

Virginia: "I'm there for all of my friends. I stay with them through thick and thin, no matter what, I'm always there for them."

Me: "But why should you care about me so much?"

Virginia: "I don't know, I just do. I want to make sure the pressure of being famous doesn't get to you, although it never will. I want to help to keep you grounded."

When she said that, I kind of blushed, thankfully she didn't see. Right now, night was the best time of day. I never had someone, especially someone I just met, care about me so much. It was heartwarming and I loved how it felt.

We approached an intersection, I didn't know which way to turn.

Me: "Which way from here?"

Virginia: "I think it's straight..."

Me: "You think?!"

Virginia: "If we get lost, we can just turn around..."

We did not get lost and ended up at her resort with 10 minutes to spare. We made good time. It was really calm and relaxed in the car with her. She was really sweet and funny. This is kind of how I felt around my friends, but I don't know what kept me smiling and laughing with her around, it caught me off guard at times.

Virginia said something as she left the car, "Thank you for driving me back. It was really considerate of you." She winked at me.

Me: "It was my pleasure. And thank you for caring so much."

Virginia: "That was my pleasure."

I smile at her and she smiled back at me, it was kind of a connection that was without words. We connected mentally, we knew what we were going to say, but we just didn't. Our minds kind of said it for us. This was the first time this happened.

Soon after I made sure she was fine getting into her building, I started up the car again and was about to drive off when I got a text message from James.

James: "How do you like her?"

I didn't know what to say to him because I didn't know an answer yet. I just left the text alone for a while, but I didn't delete it. I think I need to spend more time with her before I answer that question. She was surely and great person, but how DID I like her?

* To Be Continued *

"Long Awaited" Chapter 16: "She Figured Us Out"

David's POV:

I look down at the piece of paper Virginia just given me. I look up at her like "You aren't serious?" Because it was her phone number. I think to myself, "How can someone who I just met care about me so much?" That would be the only reason she would've given me that. After she handed me her number, I didn't know what to say to her. All I could muster up was "Thank you." She smiled at me and she had a little glint her eyes. It was from the moon.

Me: "Have we really been talking that long?"

Virginia: "Hmmm?"

Me: "What time is it?"

Virginia: "One second," she gracefully looks down at her watch and throws on an expression of shock, "11:26!"

Me: "Woah, what's the matter?!"

Virginia: "My parents want me back to the resort by midnight!"

Me: "Oh my gosh, I'm sorry I kept you..."

Virginia: "No, really, it was my fault."

Me: "Do you want me to give you a ride back?"

Virginia: "Um, I don't know if you know where the resort is..."

Me: "I'm sure I can find my way. And if not, you can help me."

Virginia's POV:

After he said that, he kind of winked at me. Was he just flirting with me? I thought to myself for a second and then said "Nahhh, that's just his personality..."

Me: "Only if James says it's okay..."

David: "I'm sure he'll think it's fine. But you can go ask him..."

I say I'll be right back and walk over to James, talking to Veronica...

James: "It looks like they're getting along well."

Veronica: "Yeah it really does, oh shut up, she's coming over here."

I knew exactly who they had been talking about, but why would they leave me with David to see how we were getting along...UNLESS...

Me: "You did not..."

James: "We didn't what?" he puts on a nervous laugh, he knows I've figured them out.

Me: "You bloody well know what you did!"

Veronica: "I don't believe we do..." she laughs. She knows I know.

Me: "Well then...shall I review? You invite to a fireside and don't bother telling me my idol and love is going to be there, you introduce me to him, leave us to talk, and then I hear you saying 'it looks like they're getting along well?' What do you bloody think I think?"

Kevin: "What seems to be all the hubbub?"

Me: "You're in on this too, aren't you?!"

He looks over to James and says, "Man, she's figured us out!"

James puts on a faker than fake smile and laughs, "We didn't tell her that yet, Kevin, but thank you." You can hear the anger in his voice that Kevin's spilled the beans.

Kevin: "Oh boy," he runs away.

James: "Well, you've heard all you need to hear."

Me: "Well, I bet you're happy now. He wants to drive me back to the resort."

Veronica: "Well aren't you?"

Me: "ABSOLUTELY..."

Veronica cuts me off and says in an obvious know-it-all tone..."Then what seems to be the problem?"

Me: "Nothing really!"

James: "Then why are you blowing a gasket if everything's fine!"

Me: "Because you set me up on a date without me knowing!"

James: "Hey, you said it was a date, not me!"

Me: "Well, I really just came over here to ask you if it was alright if he takes me back...is it?"

James: "Yeah, go have fun..."

Me: "James, Veronica, I'm sorry and could you tell Kevin the same? I shouldn't have blown up on you." I start turning around and walking back...

James: "Go, your prince charming is waiting..."

* To Be Continued *

"Long Awaited" Chapter 15: "Any Time Of Day"

David's POV:

As we come up on the area when James was talking me, I see a sweet-looking girl. She wore glasses, light purple ones that looked pink in the dark. She had dirty blonde hair, not much shorter than me, and hazel eyes, like me. She looked really young, I wondered how old she was.

James: "This is who I wanted you to meet. I'll give you time to talk."

Me: "Ummm...hi. What's your name?" I felt awkward saying that. In a place filled with all my friends and family, I had to ask who someone was?

She smiled really wide, it made me have to smile. I thought it was weird how neither of us knew about this, but she still didn't know the reason James wanted me to be here.

Virginia: "Hi, David. I'm Virginia!"

Me: "Hey, Virginia," I notice I'm still smiling, "Did you know that I'd be here tonight?"

Virginia: "No, not until about 7 minutes ago, but apparently James knew for a whole week!"

We both laugh. "Yeah, why didn't he tell you that I'd be here?" I say hopefully, trying to get an answer.

Virginia: "I have no idea. He kept it form both of us all this time. It kind of makes me mad, we're going to have to give him a talking to." She starts laughing and waves her fist in the air.

We both don't talk for a few minutes, I can tell it's just as awkward for her as it is for me. I actually feel a little calm at that because neither of us have an idea what to say. She looks down, obviously trying to come up with something to say, as am I in my own head...she finally pipes up.

Virginia: "David, how's everything going with your new CD?"

Me: "Oh, just wonderful! We recorded a new song that was sent to us and I really love the lyrics!"

Virginia: "Really? I just recently sent Jive a few songs..."

Me: "You write songs?"

Virginia: "Since I was 12."

Me: "Oh my gosh, no way! What's the title?"

Virginia: "One of them was 'No Mystery'..."

I cut her off, "NO WAY!"

Virginia: "That's the song you just recorded?!"

Me: "Yeah! You really have potential! I loved those lyrics!"

Virginia: "Aww, well thank you!" She blushes into bright red.

Me: "How many songs have you written?"

Virginia: "Over 60..."

Me: "Woah, you've been busy!!"

For a good portion of the night, we talked about some of the new songs I've written and co-written and some of the songs she's written. Sometimes, if she remembered the lyrics, she would give me a sneak peek. And if I remembered some of the lyrics to some of my songs, I would sing some to her. I might have gotten in trouble for that if my manager was here.

Virginia's POV:

David began singing some of the lyrics to one of the most recently written songs, I couldn't remember the title after he began. Oh my gosh, his voice was just glorious! He sounded so great in them. Sometimes, I forgot that we were there with everyone else. It was a very rare occasion when someone came over to us and started talking, which just helped with forgetting that the night was going by.

David: "Virginia, are you new to Murray?" He says after a few minutes of silence.

Me: "Umm, no, I'm just on vacation, but I wish I was." I put on a sad face.

David: "You like it that much?" He says curiously.

Me: "Well everyone is so nice and the atmosphere is just heavenly..." I start going over the time I had spent in Utah.

David: "I know, sometimes when I'm away, I just think about my friends and family and it helps me get to sleep at night. I miss them so much. It brings me back to Utah."

Me: "It must be horrible being so far away for such long periods of time, I don't know how I'd do that."

David: "It is. Especially on the days when it's hard and I just want someone to talk to. Sometimes I don't even have a chance to call a friend for help and advice." He starts looking depressed.

Me: "David, do you have a piece of paper?"

David: "Yeah" he takes it out and hands it to me.

I take out a pen and start writing down something on it, that he obviously had no clue about. I motion him to put out his hand and he does. I put the note, gently into his hand and he smiles.

Me: "Anytime, day or night, I'm there for you."

Omniscient POV:

Both of them couldn't believe that they were already connecting on such an intimate level.

*to be continued *

"Long Awaited" Chapter 14: "Now You Tell Me"

James' POV:

David: "You know I love meeting new people."

I see the interest in the people there heighten, farther than I expected. It was probably because he was away so long.

Me: "Well...not everyone here you know..."

David: "Cool! Who are they?" He looks over to the people there, trying to hide that he's interested and wants to know so bad he'd run over there and do a dance to find out who it was.

Me: "She..."

David: "Well, who is she?"

Me: "You're going to find out...that's the real reason I set this up for your 'return home." I flinch out of the way.

David: "You set us up?"

Me: "Mmmm...A little bit!"

David: "How can that be a little bit? Does she know?"

Me: "No, she doesn't even know you're coming. But I'll announce your arrival, she'll be happy, she's a big fan. Wait for my signal."

David: "Okay, fine. What's the signal?"

Me: "Your name..."

David: "I'll wait for it."

He seems to be taking this better than expected. I thought he'd be mad, but I guess he's just happy to be home. I'm glad he's not mad, because he does not like blind dates at all.

I gather myself together, emerge out of the forest and walk back over to the fireside. I move myself over to the center, where the fire was placed. The sun was almost about to set, but I didn't want it to right now. I make my presence known as I stand up there. I clear my throat and soon all eyes are on me.

Me: "Thanks for coming guys! I bet you're all excited!"

Crowd: "Yeah!"

Me: "Well, the moment has arrived. He's here!"

The group is silent and I hear separated talking, different conversations. They know him, why are they acting like this?

Virginia approaches my and asks me who's here privately very quickly.

Me: "Gin, I'm getting to that...please sit back down..."

She gets a little suspicious and sits back down very cautiously. She doesn't know what's going to come, but she knows it's either very positive or negative.

Me: "Let's welcome him home, Daaaaavid Archuuuuleeeetaaa" I say enthusiastically.

She comes to me again and tries to be calm, but fails, fails miserably.

Virginia: "Why didn't you tell me this before?" She tries to hide her anger, but excitement at the same time.

Me: "It's was a secret..."

Virginia: "You don't keep something like that from me."

Me: "I'm sorry. Sit down, one second." She happily sits down, she said he head was spinning.

Virginia's POV:

From where James motioned, I keep looking that way. Soon, I see a familiar face, contorted with excitement of seeing his old friends. He's wearing a pair of stone-washed light blue jeans, a red short sleeve shirt with headphones on it, and black and white shoes. His hair was spiked in just the right manner. Needless to say, he looked gorgeous.

People came up to him and gave him hugs, he chatted with them for a while and went around saying hi and thanks for coming to everyone, except for me. I kind of faded into the background, like everyone else did when he was there. I didn't think he noticed I was there. Then he went to James. "Thanks for doing this for me, buddy! I really appreciate it! It's so great to be home! And around all of my friends and family again!"

James: "I'm happy you're happy! I have someone I want you to meet."

David: "I've seen almost everyone here. Is it the person I don't know?"

James: "Yeah." He puts his arm around David and starts walking over to me.

David: "What's her name?"

James: "She'll tell you, believe me."

I get nervous when they start walking over to me, I stand up and start thinking about what I'll say to him. I've never met him before. I don't know what to say. I'm so speechless.

* To Be Continued *

"Long Awaited" Chapter 13: "Fireside"

Virginia's POV:

6:43pm...

"Mom, Dad, remember I'm probably going to be out a little late. My friends are doing something special. Are you okay with that?"

Dad: "As long as you're back by midnight. Temple Square isn't that far, is it?"

Me: "No, not at all. Well, I have to get going."

Mom: "Be safe. Don't talk to strangers. Stay with your friends at all times and please, just be careful for God's sake!"

Me: "Mom, calm down. When I get to Temple Square, they'll be right there waiting for me and then we're going straight to the fireside. I'll be fine. Thanks. Don't worry!"

They both give me a hug before I leave. I haven't been out this late at night yet in Utah, they're worried. I found that endearing.

I head out on my way and since the weather and beautiful, I decided to walk it out. I kept looking up at the sun wondering when it was going to set. Summer has the most daylight hours, I liked that, but for some reason I kind of wanted it to set tonight.

James' POV:

At Temple Square:

6:54pm...

Deeply entranced by my own thoughts, I can barely pay attention to my two friends. I am just caught up in myself at the moment. As the moment draws ever so close, I become terrified. Soon Virginia is in sight and I see her walking down the street. I wave her over to the car and help her inside.

Virginia: "Hey Veronica, Cody, and James! How are y'all doing tonight?"

Cody: "Just fine."

Veronica: "Awesome" and giggles a little. I coughed so as to give her the signal to be careful not to give us away. Unknowingly, I forget to respond because of the things running through my head at the moment. Then I realize that I didn't answer and pipe up a little too late. On the drive to the fireside gathering, the three in the back kept on talking and talking and talking, but I didn't take notice of it; I was far too indulgent in my own thoughts. There was no room to process anything else.

About 35 minutes later...

I set Virginia down on the eastern side of the fire where some of our friends are, but with some people she doesn't know. I wanted her to socialize before the big reveal, but I made the people she was talking to not to mention anything about the guest of honor. They should just introduce themselves and talk with her about things she likes and things they like. Just be friendly, but stay off the topic of anyone arriving. After I noticed she was comfortable with Karen, Imogen, and Henry, I told them I had to go take care of something. I made sure Virginia was turned around before I wink at them after I receive a text message from HIM.

I move quietly over to the south-side of the woods, as we were in a clearing. I tried to blend into the surroundings as much as possible. This is where I told him to meet me. He just sent me a message saying that he was in the parking lot, he's coming up the south-side of the mountain. I waited for him about 10 feet back into the woods. In about 7 minutes, he showed up.

Me: "David! How are you?"

David: "Just wonderful! This was so nice of you to set up."

Me: "It was no problem at all! Everyone was just as glad to come!"

David: "Great! So when we were talking yesterday you told me about a surprise that I will have at the fireside, what is it?"

Me: "Oh, well...everyone's here, your brother, your sisters..."

David: "FANTASTIC!! I MISSED THEM!"

Me: "That's not the surprise..."

David: "Oh well, what is it?"

Me: "How do you feel about meeting new people?"

* to be continued *

(Chapter 14 is up soon after you read this!!!)

"Long Awaited" Chapter 12: "Haven't Met You Yet"

(Before I continue the series, I need to say something. You know who's the guy returning, I'm keeping his identity a secret until he and Virginia meet up)

James' POV:

The next day...

The first thing that passed through my mind when I woke up is "Finally, you don't have to hide anymore. Thank God!" Relief was all I felt, like a weight was lifted off my shoulders that had been set in stone there for the past few days. I told my friends. I told Daniel. I told his friends. I told everyone needed for this...except for Virginia and HIM...my body ached at the thought, but I brushed it off. Only time would tell today.

I couldn't believe the time when I woke up, too early if you asked me, I was up until like 3 in the morning calling friends and friends of friends to tell them about the fireside later tonight to welcome a special guest back home. We told them just about the fireside, not what the underlying reason was. They would've shown up even knowing the underlying reason, but we decided to leave it out to protect privacy.

~Now there was only one person in Murray, Utah who didn't know who the guest of honor was~

News spread of his return through the town like wildfire. Everyone wanted to be there, but there were only people he knew who were invited to the "Welcome Home" Fireside. Now, the only thing is I need to get Virginia to come to the gathering.

I have to wait a few hours before it is appropriate to call her and invite her. For the morning hours, I sit around and think about how to get them to meet up. I think about how things were to work out if things between them didn't and vice versa. As I'm thinking about the future, he calls me on the phone again.

Me: "Hey, buddy! We still on for tonight?"

???: "Oh course! But I have a question..."

Me: "Yep, what is it?"

???: "Who's going to be there tonight?"

Me: "Just friends."

???: "And where do we meet up for the fireside?"

Me: "A little outside of town, in the woods, you know, where the last one took place?"

???: "Okay, thanks. I'll be there! Believe me! I miss you guys so much! I can't wait to see you again!"

Me: "Can't wait to see you too!!! At 7pm!"

???: "Wouldn't miss it for the world!"

He wouldn't miss it, we were all sure about that. He genuinely missed us and we missed him, we hadn't seen him in just under a year...way to long to go without my fix. And I laugh. As I watch the TV and see the minutes on the clock tick tock by, I notice the time is right to call Virginia and invite her to the little gathering tonight.

Virginia: "Hey James, what's up?"

Me: "Nothing really. I just wanted to know if you had any plans tonight..."

Virginia: "Oh-uh-James, I'm flatted, but..."

Me: "No! No! I just want to know!"

Virginia: "No, I don't...why?"

Me: "I want to invite you to the fireside tonight."

Virginia: "Isn't that for like only 'the in-crowd'?"

I laugh really hard and say "No! Anyone can come!"

Virginia: "Well, I'd love to go, but I wouldn't know where to meet you, I don't know my way around town yet..."

Me: "Just meet me at Temple Square, I'll have Veronica and Cody with me. Jessica said she'll arrive later with Casey and Kevin. I'll drive you from Temple Square to the fireside."

Virginia: "Oh, well, yeah, of course I'll come! Thanks for the invite!"

Me: "No, problem, Virginia, believe me, you won't regret it."

* To Be Continued *

"Long Awaited" Chapter 11: "Cut It Out"

Virginia's POV:

They were definitely hiding something when I arrived. Although I don't know what it was or have any information, I read the body language and it says "What we were just talking about does not need to be heard by you, just yet." I worried about what they were talking about for a while because I have a bit of a paranoid nature about me. I have to keep checking over my shoulder.

Kevin: "So Virginia, are you ready to go on the tour of the town?"

Me: "Yeah, let's get this party started."

Cody and Jessica led the group down a block, with me in between pointing out special places they've been before and great places to eat. They did this for several minutes, stopping every now and again to tell me some facts. I can tell they've lived there their whole life. I kind of admired that they would take me around and show me the place so I payed close attention, as if there would be a test afterward.

As the tour continued, I realized that James and Veronica were kind of in the back talking a little bit. Every now and again, James would tell Cody, Jessica, or Kevin something that made them laugh. I didn't know what they were talking about and it made me a little frustrated. I wanted to be respectful of all that they were doing so I didn't ask any questions, tried to brush it off, and listen to the information. It was really fun, kind of like a bonding of new friends. I liked this.

When we were walking around for about an hour, I realized that Kevin and Cody took an abrupt turn at somewhere that looked oddly familiar...but it wasn't like familiar like I've been here before because I obviously hadn't, like I've seen it somewhere...in a dream or on the internet. It was a little ways from Temple Square and then I tried finding the street sign and I immediately recognized the name. We are where I want to be.

Kevin: "And this is where the surprise comes in..."

Me: "No way..."

James: "You know this place?"

Me: "No, but I know him..."

Just then, Daniel Archuleta walks outside the house and sees me staring like a lunatic at him. He waves and smiles to me, or so I thought and I wave back like I'm crazy. He laughs and then puts something into a car. It's a box filled with random items labeled "Charity Donations." I muse to myself "Awwww," and laugh because I realize no one can hear me. His mother comes out of the house with a box with no writing on it. Daniel takes it from her and puts it into the trunk as well. Lupe, wearing a light green tee shirt with jeans and sunglasses, hops into the front of the car and starts to drive off. She drives past us, waves out the window and says "Have a good day, kids!" I yell back "You too, Mrs. Archuleta!" James laughs like a hyena and says "Virginia, you really need to calm down!!" By now, I was SCREAMING...obviously, I have gone officially insane. Or so I thought, until something unlikely happened...

Daniel, wearing a blue graphic tee with light blue jeans and a white hat, sees us from his driveway. He recognizes one of the people in the group and decides to come over.

Daniel's POV:

Me: "James, buddy, what's up?"

James: "Doing just fine, thanks, how are you, man?"

Me: "Great! Thanks! So what are you doing today?"

Kevin: "We're just showing Virginia here, around town."

Virginia, a short-ish girl wearing a lime green floral short-sleeve shirt and beige jeans, looks very excited that I'm standing there talking to them.

Me: "Virginia, are you new to Murray?"

Virginia blushes when I talk to her and finally bucks up the courage to say something. "No, I'm just here on vacation. and Daniel, I must say, you have an amazing voice! I am such a fan!"

Me: "Aww, well thank you. I bet you love my brother." And I can feel I'm about to blush a little too.

Virginia: "Uh-yeah, as long as I'm still breathing," she sounds overly enthusiastic in her words, I stifle a laugh.

Me: "Thanks, I'm sure he'll be happy to hear that! He's co----" James cuts me off with a sign that says to cut it out and stop talking.

James: "Daniel, can I talk to you in private?"

Me: "Uhhh...sure..."

James tells Cody and Kevin to continue the tour up the street, around the block and to keep Virginia busy with signals..."Did they have a plan or something?"

James: "Daniel, you have to know something."

Me: "Yeah, what is it?"

James: "You CAN'T tell Virginia what you were going to tell her."

Me: "Why? She's a fan!" I say in a very confused tone.

James: "Well...I guess it's time for you to know too..."

And he tells me everything. I ask him why he would set something up like that and not tell anyone about it until such a short notice. He wanted to keep it a secret, which I don't understand.

Me: "James, this kind of thing takes planning!"

James: "I know, but I just didn't say it."

Me: "Why didn't you tell me?"

James: "I don't know."

Me: "Maybe, I could've helped you if I got to know her."

James: "I'm sorry."

Me: "Don't worry about it, we'll work it out, believe me."

~ to be continued ~

"Long Awaited" Chapter 10: "Secrets Revealed"

Virginia's POV:

After I taped the note onto the television screen of their room, I grabbed everything I needed and headed out the door once more.

"Woah, de ja vu" I said to myself. This is almost exactly what I did just a little less than a week ago. But as I stood there, I realized "Wait, you have to be somewhere, move!" So I start walking once more instead of standing in the middle of the hallway like an idiot. Headed to Temple Square

James' POV:

At Temple Square:

Cody: "Why did we want to show Virginia around the town again?"

Me: "Oh, we just wanted to show her some places we usually go, make Utah feel like home."

Kevin: "You mean make her want it to be home?"

Jessica: "Pretty sure that's what he meant." She shakes her head at James.

Veronica: "I don't know why, but I feel like there should be something else. This seems like a really out-of-the-blue tour, don't you think, Casey?"

Casey: "Yeah, like we should still be sleeping, but we're going to give a tour of the town to the new girl? When did you come up with this idea, James?"

Me: "A few days ago, I wanted to do an activity together that all of us could do. Not roller blading because Kevin can't, or video arcades because the girls don't like that much."

Jessica: "I like video games, well, some..."

Me: "Well then we'll keep that in mind next time"

For the next few minutes, I'm standing there...pale face, horror-stricken at 'I feel like there should be something else,' because there was something else and I should tell them, but maybe tomorrow would be a better day because then they wouldn't have time to get angry with me because he would be here tomorrow. Just then, I receive a phone call from the guy I've been thinking about for so long. I get nervous because I don't want to answer too late. I pick up the phone in front of my other friends.

Jessica: *whispering* "Who is it?!"

Me: "Hold on one second, man...Jess, I'll be right back!"

Jessica: "Fine, don't have to get so snooty" and she makes her friends laugh.

I walk across the street so no one would bother me with whoever was on the phone.

???: "Hey James, we still on for a fireside tomorrow?"

Me: "Oh right, I said I had to discuss it with my friends."

???: "Why? You didn't yet?"

Me: "Well, not yet, but I want it to be like a surprise. I'm with my friends right now, I am going to set it up now and tell them to call all their friends and so on, so forth."

???: "You sure it won't be too much trouble? I don't want to be a bother...or show up unexpectedly."

Me: "Man! You're always welcome in Utah! Don't worry! Everything will be fine." I choke on my words and say to myself in my head "I hope."

???: "You sure, we don't have to have the fireside."

Me: "It's fine!! See, I have to go talk to the group, see you tomorrow?"

???: "See you and thanks."

Me: "No problem. Thank you."

I walk back over to my friends and they stare at me like "What was that about?" And I have to explain everything to them now because they've seen part of it and they need to know.

Me: "I have to talk to you guys, confirm something."

Veronica: "So who was it? What happened?"

Me: "That's kind of what I wanted to talk to you about now." I sit them down and start from the beginning, from the telephone call in the bathroom and what I said to this new call and the whole situation from the last few days. They seemed very excited to have him come back to Utah because everyone missed him. They wanted to see how he was doing and everything. But then I tell them about the fireside tomorrow and Veronica flips.

Veronica: "okay, so let me get this straight...some guy who we all love is coming home and you tell us today that we're going to see him, well we have to get on the phone and call his friends and tell them about this so they know a head of time!!"

Me: "Just, can you do it at like 4, when we end the tour with Virginia?"

Virginia: "What?"

Me: "Oh hey, Virginia!" I jump a little and start to blush and get nervous at the same time.

Virginia: "So what were you talking about?"

Jessica: "Nothing really...just..."

Veronica: "Shut up!"

Virginia: "Why aren't you telling me?"

Cody: "It's a surprise! Don't worry, you'll find out soon enough!"

Virginia: "Not another surprise!"

~ to be continued ~

"Long Awaited" Chapter 9: "A Hardship and A Surprise"

James's POV:

Later in the night as I'm walking home from school, I get the chance to think more clearly in what I had done. "Was this the right thing?" "Should I have done that?" And then my thoughts pass through my head like a bunch of train cars heading to its doom. "No, it wasn't right." "I should not have done that." I am overcome with feelings and become really upset when I think about that, because the two people involved are both friends of mine, great friends and I don't know what I'd do if I'd hurt either of them.

The next day at school, I feel unusually unhappy, I am trying to keep everything to myself. I don't want anyone to know what I did because "What if it didn't work out between the two of them?" Then I realize the words I'm saying and it catches me off guard because I'm usually very optimistic and I'm already planning for a break-up? That was not right! "What happened to perfect for each other?" I yell to myself constantly throughout the day. At one point during the day, I gave in to temptation and went to the school counselor.

Mrs. Giordano: "James, what seems to be the problem? Your note seemed very unlike you."

Me: "I think I did something bad."

Mrs. Giordano: "What do you mean, 'bad', it can't be that horrible. You're still alive and healthy, aren't you?"

Me: "Well, yes, but I think I did something that can cause two people a lot of pain."

Mrs. Giordano: "You're not dealing drugs, are you?"

Me: "ABSOLUTELY NOT, MRS. G!"

Mrs. Giordano: "You didn't kill anyone?"

Me: "NO!!"

Mrs. Giordano: "Well then it can't be that bad, can it?"

Me: "Well, not really. But I feel horrible if what I did doesn't work out for the two people I set up a meeting for."

Mrs. Giordano: "Please, tell me, James."

I explain the whole situation to her right from the very start. She seems to be very entranced by the story, like she's reading a really good book, but this is real life and I'm terrified. She listens carefully and works things out diligently in her head before responding and gives me some advice on what to do. "Just let things play out" she says to me confidently, "You can't do anything yet if they don't even know each other, can you? For all you know, it might work out, am I correct?" I keep the words she said in my head to remind me that there's always hope.

A few days later...

Virginia's POV:

11:47am...

My phone begins to ring and I am still sleeping a little, but I decide to pick it up. I look at caller ID and see that it's Jessica

Me: "Hey."

Jessica: "Did I wake you?"

Me: "Just a little, but that's alright."

Jessica: "I'm sorry, I can call back later if you want."

Me: "No, it's fine."

Jessica: "Well, James, Cody, and Kevin want to show you around the town. They wanted me to call you and let you know. They think that you would like to see what they're going to show you. But they don't want me to tell you."

Me: "Oh come on!" I get anxious, "I don't like being on the edge of my seat!"

Jessica: "You're going to have to come to find out!" she teases me a little.

Me: "Ugh, I'm up! What time do they want me to meet them and where?"

Jessica: "Temple Square at 1pm? Is that okay? If not, I can call them and tell them another time which would better work for you?"

Me: "I'll be there, thanks for the heads up. Are you coming to Temple Square?"

Jessica: "Yeah. All of us will be there, don't worry."

Me: "Alright, see ya."

So I actually decide to get up, but as I do I think "Who knew having such energetic friends would kill me like this" and I laugh. I take a shower, get a nice outfit on, and get ready to leave the resort. My mother and father are still sleeping, "Lucky Them" I think. They'd go nuts if they didn't know where I was. I write a note saying:

"Mom, Dad...

My new friend, Jessica, called and told me that my friends Cody, James, and Kevin wanted to show me around town, with Casey and Veronica. She said they had something special to show me and you know me when it comes to surprises, I MUST KNOW! So I am going to meet them all at Temple Square and they will take me from there. I have my cell phone so if you want to check up on me and see how everything's doing, just call. I hope you don't mind, thanks.

Lots of Love,

Virginia"

*to be continued*

"Long Awaited" Chapter 8: "Telephone"

James' POV:

???: "Hello, who may I ask is calling?"

Me: "James, your friend!"

???: "Hey, James! Shouldn't you be in school right now or something?"

Me: "I kind of am, I sneaked out to the bathroom."

???: *laughing* "Are you at lunch right now?"

Me: "Yeah! I wouldn't call you during class!"

???: "Good, so what did you have to tell me, Brother?"

Me: "Well, where are you right now?"

???: "We've been in New York for a few days. but soon we're going to Massachusetts."

Me: "When will you be in Utah again?"

???: "Ummm, one second, James"

I hear a little conversing in the background with other people. I can't make out what they're saying, but I listen really closely to see if I could make out any words, no use.

???: "Why?"

Me: "Well, I just want to know when I'll see you again. I miss you."

???: "Aww, I miss you too. Well, we'll be heading back to Utah in a few days, like 4."

Me: *gasps* "That's perfect!"

Virginia's POV:

As I continue talking to my new friends, I notice James is still gone. I start becoming suspicious like "Why is he gone so long?" But I cast it aside, maybe someone called him to the office or he had to go to his locker for something.

James' POV:

???: "What do you mean 'perfect.' For what?"

Me: "Ummm, you'll find out when you get here, okay?"

???: "You know I don't like when you do that! Now you made me anxious!"

Me: "Fine, do you want to come to a fireside to celebrate your return back?"

???: "Of course!!!"

Me: "Great! I'll set it up withe everyone and they'll be excited to see you're coming back!"

???: "Oh James, I'm sorry, I have to go. Thanks for the fireside and talking to me! I really needed to talk to a friend!"

Me: "No problem, man. See you soon!"

Just as I hang up with him, some guy walks in and sees me hanging up my phone. They look at me like I'm crazy and say "You're talking to someone on your cell phone, in the bathroom? That's kind of odd, but that's you!" I laugh and say "It was a private call." I leave the bathroom and sneak back out to the lunch table trying not to get noticed. Before I reach the table, I compose myself and put on a face that every recognizes from me.

Omniscient POV:

Virginia sees James coming back to the table. He has been in the bathroom for like 10 minutes, that's a long time...especially for a guy.

Veronica: "What? Did you have a trouble in there or something, James?"

James: "Nah, I just had to take care of something."

Just as she thought, nothing I should be concerned about, but what does Virginia find herself asking?

Virginia: "Like what?"

James: "My mom called my cell phone. She needed to tell me something."

Virginia: "Okay" and she nervously laughs out loud to cover-up her obvious suspicion. Luckily, her lovely new friends pay no attention to the way she spoke to James. She's thankful for that. The friends just go back to talking with Kevin's occasional random words. At one point, she thought that Kevin may have Tourettes and asked James if he did. He laughed so loud you could not believe. Kevin, thankfully, was not offended.

About 5 minutes after James arrived back at the table, they had to go back to class and get ready for 6th period. Virginia did not know her way around the school yet, so it's great that Cody had the same class she did at the same time. Cody escorted her to class. They talked on the way there.

Virginia's POV:

Me: "Cody, who's our teacher for this class?"

Cody: "Mrs. McGullivry."

Me: "Woah! Is she Irish or what?"

Cody: "She's actually from Ireland and just came here like 10 years ago."

Me: "Are you for real?"

Cody: "Yeah!"

Me: "So what's she like? Nice? Strict?"

Cody: "Oh, she's both. She's really nice, but she's also strict. She taught David for a while."

Me: "ohhhh, me likey!" and we both giggle

As we go enter the classroom of Mrs. McGullivry, I see that he is right. She is very warm and welcoming. She wants me to feel at home.

We go through the rest of the classes for the day and meet up with my new friends after school. Jessica suggests that we all exchange phone numbers so we can talk and text once I go back to New York. I told them at lunch I only have 2 days at the school. So James, Jessica, Veronica, Casey, Kevin, and Cody exchange numbers with me.

* to be continued *

"Long Awaited" Chapter 7: "Lunchtime"

Virginia's POV:

The two other kids are looking at me like a foreign object. I know they had no clue their friends were going to bring the new kid to lunch. I hope they aren't conceited, they don't look like it. The taller boy's face becomes much softer than when I first saw him to right before he spoke his first words in front of me.

Cody: "James, how about you introduce Kevin and I to your new friend?"

James: "Oh right!" Acting like he completely forgot they didn't know me. "Maybe he did forget," I think quietly to myself.

Jessica: "Cody and Kevin, Virginia...Virginia, this is Kevin and Cody."

Me: "Wait., which one's which?"

Veronica: "The taller one is Cody, the shorter one is Kevin."

Me: "Ahh okay. Gosh, I have to learn so many new names!!!" I put on an exasperated accent and laugh.

Kevin: "Well, I think we should get to know you."

Me: "Alright."

Cody: "Where are you from?"

Me: "New York."

Jessica: "Oh wow, that far away?? It must've taken forever for you to drive here!"

Me: "Well actually, we flew here."

Veronica: "Cool. I didn't know that. How long are you staying?"

Me: "Well, we only have a little over a week left."

Kevin: "Ahhh man!!" He said out loud, but the way he looked after kind of made me think he didn't want to say it out loud. He looked terrified. I look around very confused like "What just happened?" as the others laugh.

Cody: "That's my Kevin! Random and unintentionally that way at the same time!"

Me: "Gosh, I know what that feels like!!! Anyway, any more questions?"

James, Cody, and Veronica burst out with 6 more at the same time. I rub my head and say "Gosh! This feels like a test!!! Worse than a test!!" And they laugh really hard.

Throughout the lunch period, I get to know James, Veronica, Jessica, Cody, and Kevin. They ask my questions like a train flying through a station, one right after the other. Boom, boom, boom! Kevin randomly bursts out with a question I was waiting to answer.

Kevin: "Virginia, why did you say you can here again" staring at something on me.

Me: "What do you mean?"

Kevin purses his lips, grins at me, and shakes his head a little. "That necklace!"

Me: "Uh-oh, you got me!"

Cody: "What necklace?"

Kevin: "She's wearing it!!"

Jessica, Veronica, and James look at me like "I didn't see anything" and then look at the necklace and laugh so hard they might have wet their pants...

Veronica: "David Archuleta?!? Are you SERIOUS?!?"

Me: "You don't like him?"

Jessica: "Oh course we like him! What person here doesn't??"

James begins looking around, trying to come up with something to say, but doesn't.

Kevin: "You like David Archuleta?"

Me: "Do I LIKE HIM?! I love him!"

Cody: "Well that's another thing we all have in common."

Another girl comes over to the table when they hear Kevin yell "David Archuleta" and see the new girl sitting nearby. She was very pretty. She had brownish, curly hair and brown eyes. She had a beautiful smile too.

Casey: "David Archuleta, you say?"

Kevin: "Yeah, we're just talking to the new girl."

Casey: "Aww, well that's really sweet! Isn't he just amazing?"

Me: "Oh yeah! He is just spectacular!"

Casey sneaks into the table and sits down. She's a sweet girl, who loves to talk. I really learn to like her. Now, from this lovely experience in Utah, I don't want to leave.

Until nearing the end of lunch, James excuses himself. He says he'll be right back. I think "He drank a lot of water, probably has to go the bathroom..." and I giggle slightly.

James's POV:

Me: "Excuse me, I'll be right back."

Casey: "You're excused"

Before I get up from leaving the table, I make sure I have my phone in my book bag. I start going over the entire conversation I had with Virginia and the rest of the gang at lunch.

Me: "Gosh, she's perfect!" I whisper to myself, musing deep in thought, as I enter the bathroom. "Just not for me... But I know who she'd be perfect for." I go to the bathroom, wash my hands and get ready for what I'm about to do. I can't believe I'm going to do this, but she's perfect for him. I take out my cell phone after I know nobody is coming in the bathroom. I want to lock the door, but there's no lock. I scroll to contacts down to the guy I must speak with at the moment.

* to be continued *