(Holland's POV)

As soon as I stopped at the Valet station, Dean basically jumped out and ran into the restaurant. After he basically insulted my music choices, I nearly beat him to death. I scratched, punched, and insulted him so much that I think I scarred him for life.

That would teach him to mess with me again. Idiot.

I got out of the car and handed my keys to the valet who looked about my age. I went to thank him but then stopped myself when I saw him staring at my body hungrily. I cleared my throat and watched as his eyes went from my legs to my face and he flushed red when he saw my angry expression.

"FYI if you ever look at me or another woman like that again, I will personally come back and beat you to a bloody pulp, YOU PIG!" And with that I spun on my heel, but not before seeing his fearful expression.

When I entered the restaurant I immediately went to the hostess station and asked where my table was located. The hostess helped me to my table, but not before giving a nasty glare to my girls and me while winking at the boys. I just rolled my eyes because there's no way that she was impressing them with her tight skirt and LOW cut shirt. She was basically just an older version of the devil's spawn. Oops,I mean Lucy, my bad. With one last glare, she left the table and I started looking at the menu. I couldn't help but listen into the conversation my friends had with that IDIOT.

"So Dean I, see she didn't kill you yet" Ryland said laughing and I glared.

"Ry, unless you want this knife in your eye, I suggest that you shut that BIG mouth of yours" I said while holding up my steak knife and smiling wickedly. Ryland shut his mouth and found his menu extremely interesting at that moment. I laughed when River snorted which resulted in everyone laughing and Ryland muttering curses under his breath. We just finished laughing when the waiter came to our table.

He was pretty good looking, with his blonde bed head look and sparkling hazel eyes. He was also really tall but was still a shorter than the guys. He looked at each of my friends before meeting my eyes and smiling. I blushed and looked at my girls. They smirked and Kate wriggled her eyebrows at me suggestively. I laughed and looked at our waiter once again. I was surprised that he was still staring at me smiling wider than before. I raised a eyebrow and he blushed a nice pink color to which I smiled at. He looked away and cleared his throat before addressing us.

"Hello everyone, my name's Carter and I'll be serving you tonight" he said while his voice cracking "Can I get you started with drinks?" He went threw each one of my friends before he came to me.

"Sprite" Ryland said

"Shirley Temple" Harmony said

"Two Dr. Peppers" Kate asked for herself and River

"Root Beer" Alfonso said

"Coke" Dean said angrily. I glanced at him curiously and noticed that his jaw was locked and he was clenching his fist so tight that they were turning white. Carter must have noticed his tone and looked up from his notepad while pulling his shoulders back and narrowing his eyes at him. I was surprised because it seems like they were having a conversation with their eyes. Carter glared at Dean and when he looked at me, his eyes softened tremendously.

"And for you miss?" He asked and I tilted my head studying his face. He must have figured out what I was doing because he gave me a small smile.

"An Ice Tea please" I asked with a small reassuring smile. He nodded and was out of my view before I turned to Dean and punching him hard in the arm.

"WHAT WAS THAT YOU IDIOT! YOU DIDN'T HAVE TO BE RUDE!!!" I whispered yelled. He took a deep breath before smiling at me like nothing ever happened.

"Oh I was being rude? Well excuse me for having manners instead of openly ogling at a YOU!" He yelled and I jumped back in surprise before glaring at him.

"HE WAS JUST BEING POLITE MORON!" I growled

"Polite my a..."he trailed off when we interrupted by another waiter coming up to our table. He was a much older gentleman and greeted us kindly.

"Hello kids! I'm Martin and I'll be you new waiter since Carter went on break" he said with a smile "What can I get y"ll?"

I gave Kate my order before excusing myself from the table. I made my way to the hostess station and was relieved when a new hostess was at the counter. She smiled warmly at me and I smiled back at her.

"Hello I was wondering if you could tell me if a waiter named Carter went on his break?" I asked politely.

"Of course sweetheart" she said while checking the computer. I waited for a couple of minutes before she replied with a worried expression "Sweetie he just went outback for a bit. He said he wasn't feeling well"

"Oh thank you" I waved and thanked her while making my way outside. Tonight was a little chilly compared to other nights in L.A. And being the smarty pants I am, I decided against bringing a jacket because 'I hoped it would be warm'.

I found Carter outside leaning against a wall with his eyes closed. I decided to approach him slowly because I didn't want to end up scaring him.

"You know, I waited and waited but I never did receive that Ice tea" I said trying to lighten the mood. His eyes sprung opened and his head snapped to my direction. As soon as he saw me his jaw dropped and he blushed a deep red. I laughed. "Why are you so surprised?" I asked truly curious.

"Um...because?" He said sounding unsure. And I stepped forward.

"Because?"

"Because I didn't expect you to come out here. Especially when your boyfriend looked like he was going to jump across the table and strangle me to death" he said looking at the ground and I started laughing hysterically. Carter looked at me like I was on drugs.

"That's the funniest thing anyone has ever told me!" I exclaimed trying to wipe my tears "THAT IDIOT! IN THERE" I said pointing at the entrance "is not my boyfriend, and never will be for as long as I live" I said while clenching my fists. "He had no right to do what he did to you. He was dropped on the head as a baby and clearly the effects are catching up to him now" I stated and he made a "o" sound with his mouth. I smiled and he returned it. "Let me formally introduce myself. I'm Holland Carter" as soon as I finished my sentence his jaw dropped once again.

"Car...Carter?! As in the daughter of 'THE CARTERS' the actors?!" He stuttered and I giggled

"Yep in the flesh" I said curtsying and he laughed while sticking his hand out.

"Carter Morgan"

"Well its nice to meet you Carter"
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After me and Carter talked for a little bit, we made our way back inside and exchanged numbers so we could hang out some time. Every time I talked to him his cheeks were always pink and I thought that was adorable. We said our goodbyes and I made my way back to the table. I noticed that the food was there and everyone was eating except Dean. He had a scowl on his face and when he saw me, relief washed over his expression quickly. He smiled and I returned it with my own. Now don't get me wrong, I still dislike him with a passion but nowadays my hate is slowly diminishing. I hate that he can just do that with a smile.

"Hey guys!" I said

"Finally you're back Holly, I thought I would have to send in a search party" Ryland said smirking and I scowled but then grinned wickedly. He saw my expression and gulped.

"So Ry, did your 'swag' work tonight?" I said and he glared

"No, because I had these morons with me"

"Oh ya blame it on us. I saw you trying to flirt with a girl and she said 'get away from me you little boy before I tell your mommy on you" Alfonso said and I was laughing so hard that tears were running down my face and I was clutching my stomach. Harmony snorted, which made River snort and made me laugh harder. Kate was rolling on the floor laughing,which earned a few stares from the people around us, and Dean was chuckling. Ryland huffed and crossed his arms over his chest and I laughed even harder.

"I can... totally... see... it" I said between laughs while grabbing his cheeks " he looks like a little boy who didn't get his favorite toy" he swatted my hands away and growled. I kissed his cheek and he tried to glare at me but his smile gave him away. I chuckled and settled back in my seat. I looked toward my right and found that Dean had another angry expression. I rolled my eyes at his childish behavior. I smoothed his frown out with my hands and whispered in his ear when he looked at me weirdly

"Smile or else that scowl will be permanently etched on your face" he smiled sheepishly and looked at me with a Unknown emotion before turning his head away from me before I could analyze it. I shrugged and continued talking to my friends.

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(Dean's POV)

"Smile or else that scowl will be permanently etched on your face" she said while rubbing out the frowns on my face. I smiled sheepishly at her before looking at her longingly. I just couldn't stand her kissing Ryland on the cheek, even if their good friends. I still remember the last time I was jealous like this. It was when we were 6 years old and that's when I knew she was the one.

FLASHBACK

"Dean Dean!" Holland said running at me with a crazy grin on her face. I think that grin is so cute on her and mommy said so too.

"What is it Holly Bear! What happened! Are you alright? Did anyone hurt you!" I ask frantically while checking her for any cuts.

"No Dean I'm not hurt but LOOK what Jeremy gave me!" She yelled excitedly while holding up her wrist. On it was a pink bracelet with her name on it. I made a face and ran to the sand box while wiping my tears. I can't believe that meany Jeremy. She's my best friend and I think I like-like her and now she like-likes Jeremy because he gave her a bracelet. I sit in the sand box until a shadow blocks the light. I look up and see Holland looking at me with a worried expression. I turn away from her and start making sand castles. She sits down next to me and starts making her own castles. After a couple of minutes she starts poking my cheek.

"Dean Dean, talk to me" she said and I ignored her while keeping a frown on my face. She continued poking and I continued to ignored her. "Dean talk to me!"

"Why! Your Jeremy's best friend now! He took you away from me!" I yelled and she looked like she wanted to cry

"Is that what you think dummy! No One will ever take me away from you! You mean the world to me! Now stop being a butt head and turn that frown upside down!" She said while turning my frown upside down and making me giggle. She started giggling then tackled me into a bear hug. "I'll always be by your side Dean Dean, even when you tell me to stop" she said while kissing my cheek. I smiled and hugged her tighter. She back away from me and jumped up. I watched her curiously she made her way to the other side of the playground towards Jeremy. She handed him back the bracelet then ran towards me. A crazy grin formed on my face and right then I knew that I liked-liked more than I thought.

END OF FLASHBACK

"DEAN!" Holland yelled in my face and I jumped up while putting her behind me protectively. She huffed and then started pounding on my back " let me go you big OAF!, were leaving now and you zoned out!" I released her

"Oops?" I said and she rolled her eyes

"What were you thinking about? You zoned out for the rest of the dinner" she asked while walking in front of me towards the exit.

"Nothing Holly Bear" I said and she froze then turned to face me with tears in her eyes

"Don't" she said

"Why?!"

"Dean just don't" she asked with a hard edge to her tone

"Why Holland! You've always been my Holly Bear. Why can't I call you that anymore"

"Oh so now I'm your Holly Bear?! Ha that a joke Dean and you know it" she yelled "You want to know the reason why you can't call me that anymore?" I nodded "It's because long ago a little boy who was once my best friend used to call me that. He was sweet,loving, and didn't care about anyone else as long as he was surrounded by his family and best-friend. We would do everything together until one day he decided to start caring what everyone else thought and treat me like dirt. GONE was that sweet little innocent boy I fell in love with when I was 6. I made a promise to you that day in kinder Dean and everyday I used to think that maybe that boy is deep down in there somewhere. I waited and waited thinking that you'll realize what you did and you'll at least apologize to me, but what did I get? Oh that's right NOTHING. YOU COULDN'T EVEN APOLOGIZE TO ME!" She started crying and I felt numb but she kept going "5 years I waited, 5 years Dean, I waited but eventually gave up, for 5 years I needed my best-friend. I needed you when the others started making fun of me after they found out you dumped me as your friend. Every time I thought you would come to my rescue or at least tell them to stop. But NO you just joined in or ignored my pleas when I asked you to tell them to stop. So unless you can erase 5 years of torture and become that sweet little boy again, YOU MAY NEVER CALL ME HOLLY BEAR AGAIN!" She yelled while running away. I chased after her but was stopped by Ryland and Alfonso. They were blocking my path while giving me hard glares.

"Move!" I said

"No"

"Move" I said again, my voice rising

"No!" They said louder

"MOVE NOW!" I yelled pushing them both aside. I made it just in time to see the girls jumping in Holland's car. I yelled out Holland's name and she turned. We locked eyes before she broke contact and drove off.

"Ugh!!" I screamed while knocking over the trash can and bench in front of the restaurant. Ryland and Alfonso came out and nodded toward Ryland's car. I made my way over to it thinking of what Holland said. I only found

One Solution:

I needed to get my best friend back because there's no way I can live without her again