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Day Three! (Whoopee...)

Alice's POV

A dark and dreary day for a mood just like it. Alas, Nathan has not responded to my amazingly worded caption and beautiful picture. Am I not good enough for him? What's wrong with me?

As we take the bus on this rainy day from DC to Philadelphia, I can't help but look out the window dramatically and check my phone every two minutes like Hazel Grace waiting for Augustus to respond in TFIOS.

Oh my god...I'm crazy. Nathan's got me crazy...

In love right now you're loves got me looking so crazy right now...

I just referenced Beyoncé to hide my feelings. This is what you do to me, Nathan.

Gertrude must have noticed me, so she slid into the seat next to me.

"Why the long face?"

"Oh, just waiting for someone to respond to a text."

"Who?"

"Oh, it's just, um, my aunt."

She gave me a skeptical look. "Come on, we both know you're lying. I know it was Nathan, you don't need to hide that from me. In fact, let's embrace the fact that we both like him. I propose a little boy-friendly competition!"

"You did not just make that terrible pun."

"I did. I know, I'm hilarious. I tell myself all the time. Anyway, I say that whoever can get him to willingly kiss them first gets to date him."

"Hey, wasn't that on icarly or something?"

"Yeah, that's where I got it from. But this time, we won't end up breaking every bone in his body."

"Let's hope not... Sure, why not? I agree. Shake on it?"

She grabbed my outstretched hand and pumped it with enthusiasm. I can see the competitive spark in her eyes. Gertrude's always loved to win...

This is going to be tough.

Julie's POV

Oh, George. I miss you SO much. Plus, Lily, Gertrude, and Alice keep making fun of me because this guy who I may or may not have some history with is "just around the river bend". He moved to New Jersey last year, and on our drive to Philly, we got super close to his house.

Suddenly, I hear my phone ding. George?

No... It's Harry. What does he want?

Harry: babe, i need u. ur the peanut butter 2 my jelly

Ew... I thought he and Mara were happy together.

Julie: the only type of jelly u r is of George

Harry: ur right. i miss wen u liked me. i was stupid not 2 notice u before

Julie: don't u think its a little late 4 tht? It's been months. im dating George now. ur dating Mara. this is ridiculous

Harry: ya, ik. But i was having sex w/ Mara and i saw ur face instead of hers

Julie: ew. Tmi. Just leave me alone

Eric's POV

On the bus ride to Philly, I blasted heavy metal into my ears. I sat next to Lily, since she and Alice wanted to sit together but Toby was afraid to sit next to me ever since I woke him up by playing my music in his ears.

As I was looking out the window, I felt movement next to me. I ignored it though. Lily's super energetic, I'll just mind my own business. She tapped me on the shoulder and I whipped around, annoyed.

"What?" I snapped, then wished I could take it back when I realized that Lily had moved and now Alina was sitting next to me. "I mean, what is it that you request, fairest of all maidens?"

She giggled and blushed. She's so cute when she's embarrassed.

"Well, I just wanted to talk. Screwing around with you is fun, but then there was yesterday... And I was just wondering, you know, where you think, this, I mean, us, is going?" She stuttered. Poor girl. So nervous.

"Alina Carolina, you are the most beautiful, charming, amazing girl I have ever met. Would you do me the honor of being my girlfriend?"

Allie looked a bit offended, then seeked out Carter and sat on top of him and stuck her tongue in his mouth, whether he liked it or not. It seemed more on the not side. But who cares about Allie now? Not me.

"Eric... I don't know what to say... I... No."

Wait...

What?!

She broke out into hilarious laughter.

"I'm really confused..."

"You should've seen your face! Ha!"

"Alina...?"

"I'm just kidding! Of course I'll go out with you!"

And this is why she's WAY more exciting than Allie.