It's been a month since my last nightmare. Today is Wednesday and we have the bonfire today, in the evening. The main game is on Friday. The whole month was spent in making banners, posters and decorating the school.

After that incident with the twins, Stefan and his friends, Ryan and Melvin, started sitting with us during lunch. Sarah was fuming when she saw Stefan sitting with us. Stefan stopped bothering me much. But him being him, he still never leaves the opportunity to tease me.

Ryan and Selena have become very close. Selena was the happiest person on Earth when Ryan starting sitting beside her during lunch. Nowadays, our lunch was spent in teasing them and watching them go red.

Abby was not happy that Melvin was sitting with us. Abby and Melvin are twins, though they don't look alike much. Melvin always told us funny and embarrassing memories about Abby. But Abby was no less. She used to tell us how girls have dumped him or rejected him. Melvin used to get angry and they both usually ended up arguing.

Tessa missed Kevin a lot. Whenever he used to come to meet her, she would never leave him alone. Whenever Stefan used to call me 'Princess', all of my friends, old and new, used to evilly smirk at me. I also started calling him 'Stefie' which made him very angry. He looks so hot when he is angry. Wait- What!?! Did I just think that? It's Okay. You can't deny the fact that he is hot. Shut up brain.

The wounds on my stomach were healed, only leaving some scars. Dad had not visited since then and mom was planning a trip to London to meet him. She loved him a lot. Ethan started picking up and dropping Shirley home from college. They have also grown very close. I am tired of telling Ethan to ask her out. But he being him, is scared of 'spoiling their friendship'.

Today is the bonfire, so we are allowed to leave school after the fourth period. Everyone is excited for the bonfire and the game. Stefan has been busy with the soccer practice for the whole day.

Selena, Ryan and I have been busy with the decorations for the bonfire. We have Claire, Melvin and some more students helping us. So, today I am not attending school at all. We were in the woods behind our school, getting the area ready. We were cleaning, hanging banners and making the area look good.

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I was walking through the corridor, towards the Art room to collect the Campbell Knights pictures when I heard a noise. A tune being played. I followed the noise and reached the Music room behind the Theater. I peeped inside to see Stefan sitting with his guitar? What the hell is he doing here? Isn't he supposed to be on the ground? I was going to barge inside when he started with the lyrics...

'You know me the best
You know my worst, see me hurt, but you don't judge
That, right there, is the scariest feeling
Opening and closing up again
I've been hurt so I don't trust
Now here we are, staring at the ceiling

I've said those words before but it was a lie
And you deserve to hear them a thousand times

If all it is is eight letters
Why is it so hard to say?
If all it is is eight letters
Why am I in my own way?
Why do I pull you close
And then ask you for space
If all it is is eight letters
Why is it so hard to say?...'

I couldn't recognize the lyrics which meant that it was his original song. Stefan writes songs!?! And he sings too? Hidden talent huh? I knew he played the guitar. But he singing? His song was so mesmerizing. It was like I was paralyzed. I just couldn't move. I stood there, listening to his song...

'Isn't it amazing how almost every line on our hands align
When your hand's in mine
It's like I'm whole again, isn't that a sign
I should speak my mind

I've said those words before but it was a lie
And you deserve to hear them a thousand times

If all it is is eight letters
Why is it so hard to say?
If all it is is eight letters
Why am I in my own way?
Why do I pull you close
And then ask you for space?
If all it is is eight letters
Why is it so hard to say?

When I close my eyes
It's you there in my mind
When I close my eyes

If all it is is eight letters
Why is it so hard to say?
If all it is is eight letters
Why am I in my own way?
Why do I pull you close
And then ask you for space
If all it is is eight letters
Why is it so hard to say?...'

That was so beautiful. It had such a deep meaning. I was impressed. I walked in. His eyes went wide as soon as he saw me.

"Please, tell me you didn't hear anything, Princess." He commented.

"If that's what you want to hear then, No I didn't hear just anything..." he sighed, "I heard the most beautiful song I have ever heard." I completed my sentence. His face dropped.

"You were not supposed to hear it. It's not complete." He rubbed the back of his neck.

"Are you kidding me!?! That was awesome. I didn't know that you sing. And that was an original, right?" I asked.

"You don't know many things about me, Princess." He smirked. "What are you doing here?"

"I think I am the one who should ask that question. What are you doing here? You are supposed to be on the ground, practising." I raised my eyebrows.

"And you are supposed to be in the woods, decorating." He smirked. I had to admit. He was right.

"Okay. I'm leaving." I said as I started to walk out.

"Hey! I didn't mean you have to leave." Stefan walked towards me.

"I was supposed to collect the pictures from the Art room and go to the woods. So that's what I am doing." I shrugged. Selena would be angry that I took so much time. I am the one dropping her back home, and according to her, she needs to reach home early today to get ready. So she would kill me if I make her wait.

"Hey! Don't be angry," Stefan said.

"I am not angry. Selena would kill me if I keep her waiting any longer." I sighed as I tried to walk away. Key word- tried. Stefan grabbed my wrist and pulled me back, pinning me to the wall. This is one of many of his habits that annoy me.

"Don't go. Stay. I want to hear you sing." He smirked.

"I don't sing," I said too quickly. I do write songs. It's like a stress buster for me. I am a pretty good singer as well. But I only sing for myself. Ethan and Emma were the only people that have heard me sing. Not even Selena.

"Come on, I know a singer when I see one. Or is this case, hear one's voice."

"I don't sing. Let me go before Selena kills me." I glared at him.

"Stop using her as an excuse to get away from me." Now I am pissed. I punch him in his stomach making him stumble behind.

"Hey! Careful! I have a game to play." He complained.

"Then go practice," I shouted as I finally walked away.

I collected the pictures and dropped them near the bonfire. These would be put inside the bonfire in the evening. After that, we all head back home. Thankfully, Selena didn't notice that I was late.

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I was standing in front of my closet, trying to find a dress to wear. Finally, I choose my yellow top and my white shorts. I quickly did my hair and applied some light makeup and went downstairs.

"Ethan! I'm ready!" I shouted. This bonfire is for everyone who was or is a part of Lakeshore High School. So even Ethan, Shirley and Kevin are coming.

"Coming!" He shouted in reply.

"Will you both lower your voices!?!" My mom scolded us.

"Sorry!" I shout again to piss her off. She allowed Ethan to go with me. She was not sure about it as there would be alcohol at the party. But I assured her that I won't drink and I will not let Ethan get drunk. We both knew he would drink, so there was no stopping him. But I could control him.

Ethan came down. He was wearing his usual black t-shirt and black jeans.

"What took you so long?" I asked him.

"Let's go, sister!" He said, ignoring my question.

"Bye, mom!" I shouted.

"Bye, darling! Be safe." We sit in the car and drive off to Selena's house to pick her and Shirley. After picking them up, we drive off to the party.

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I am here at the party, sitting around the bonfire with Selena, Ryan, Abby, Tessa, Kevin, Claire, Melvin, Stefan, Ethan, Shirley and some of the other students at school. Everyone except me is having a red glass in their hand.

"You are not drinking, little sis?" Ethan asked me.

"Nope. Someone has to drive you guys back home." I said.

"Common Princess. Have a drink."

"Nope."

"Princess?" Ethan asked.

"He just calls me that to piss me off," I answered Ethan's question.

"It's okay, Ethan. She is seventeen. She can have a boyfriend." Shirley scolded Ethan.

"He is not my boyfriend." I quickly confirmed. But you want him to be. Shut up you the stupid brain of mine.

"Not yet," Stefan smirked. All of my friends give me an evil look. Why do I call them my friends again? I just get up and move away from them.

I look around to see everyone having fun. The decoration looks perfect.

Everyone was enjoying it. The bonfire, which is lit by papers having the photos of Campbell Knights, was burning brightly. The scene was mesmerizing.

"What are you thinking?" A voice behind me makes me jump. I turn to see Stefan.

"Nothing," I replied.

"You're looking hot, Princess." He unknowingly said. "You should wear these more often." I just glare at him. "Can I ask you a question, Princess?"

"Are not going ask if I say 'no'?" I raised my eyebrows.

"Is your brother and Selena's sister a thing?" He asked an unexpected question. I just gave him confused look. He just shrugged, encouraging me to answer.

"Nope."

"I think you are wrong." He pointed out somewhere. I followed his hand to see a dumbstruck sight.

I quickly started looking for Selena. She was standing there, talking with Ryan. I quickly walked towards them.

"Selena! I want to show you something." I whispered in her ear. She gives me a confused look. I pointed out where Stefan had pointed. She followed my gaze and her eyes widened.

"Let's go, do some mischief." She smirked. We quickly grabbed some drinks and went and stood behind them. I raised my three fingers, indicating to throw in the count of three. Three. Two. One.

I poured my drink on Ethan's head while Selena poured her drink on Shirley's head. They both separated and looked around like idiots.

"What the hell Selena!?!" Shirley was the first one to speak.

"Yeah. Why in the world would you do that!?!" Ethan shouted, gaining the whole party's attention. I heard a chuckle from behind me. I turn to see Stefan and Ryan, smirking.

"How long has this been going on?" Selena asked them. They both go red. So cute.

"One month." Ethan softly answered.

"One month!?! What the Fu*k!?!" Selena shouted and threw another two drinks at them, completely drenching them in alcohol. They both stumbled behind.

"That's for not telling us." She scolded.

"Yeah. If I ever have a boyfriend, you would be the last one to know." I glared at Ethan as I and Selena walked away from them. I turn and throw the car keys at Ethan.

"Go home and wash," I told him.

How much ever pissed I may be for he not telling me that he and Shirley were dating, he needs to clean himself and get out off the alcohol-drenched clothes. And I am also a caring sister. I couldn't believe that this whole month they were dating and I used to tease Ethan every day about proposing her. I would seem so dumb. All the students are starting at us.

"Move on people!" Selena shouted and everyone scattered. She seems to be pissed. Our group gathers around.

"My acting skills are improving," Selena smirked. We all started laughing at her comment. So she was acting. Thank god. Because you never want to face the wrath of a pissed off Selena.

"So sad that your boyfriend cheated on you. But it's not his fault. No one would date a dumb nerd like yourself." Someone said from behind me.

I turned around to see Sarah standing there. She just smirked and walked away. I just glared at her. I turned back to see everyone's curious eyes on me.

"You have a boyfriend?" Stefan was the first one to speak.

"And he cheated on you?" Ryan asked.

"You didn't even tell me," Selena whined.

"Are you okay?" Claire asked.

When did I have a boyfriend? Oh. Wait a second. Sarah was referring to Ethan. I just chuckled at the thought. Everyone gave me a confused look.

"Sarah was referring to Ethan. She thinks he is-was my boyfriend." I said. They don't say anything, encouraging me to explain more.

"Ethan owed me a treat. So we went to Starbucks. She met us there. There were only two of us sitting on a table. So she thought I was dating him. I explained to her that he was my brother. She said that all girls say the same thing when they are caught. I got tired of explaining it to her so I dropped the topic. Sarah being Sarah, flirted with him a little and went away." I explained everything in a single breath. I looked at everyone. After a moment, we all started laughing.

"She seriously thought that!?!" Selena asked me.

"Yeah..." I chuckled. Then something clicked in my mind.

"Stefie, are you dating Sarah?" I asked him, purposely using 'Stefie' to piss him off.

"Bro, I thought you li-" Melvin was off by Stefan quickly cuts him.

"No. Nope. Never. Although she is a great kisser, I would never date her. Why would you even think that, Princess?" He asked.

"She told me," I answered.

"And you believed her?" He raised her eyebrows.

"Yeah. I mean, you both would look great together." I shrugged.

Why the heck did I say that in such a melancholic tone? Cause it hurts when you talk about your crush looking great with someone else. Seriously. My brain does not know where to stop. I do not have a crush on this troublemaker.

"Seriously Princess. I have high standards." He smirked. I just glared at him.

"It's getting late. I need to go home." Tessa said.

"I don't waaaaant tooooo gooooo homeeeeiii." Selena cried. She is officially drunk. She is easily affected by alcohol. I don't know how much alcohol she consumed today.

"She's drunk. I'll take her home." Ryan suggested.

"Ok fine. Take care of her." I wiggled my eyebrows at him. He glared at me. We all walked towards our car.

"Bye guys! I'll drop Tessa home." Kevin said.

"Even we are going. Bye guys!" Melvin said.

"Bye Nessa. We'll drop Claire." Abby suggested.

"Bye guys!" I waved at them as I started walking towards the area where I parked my car.

I reached there. But there was no car. Oh god. I gave the car keys to Ethan. I tried calling Ethan to tell him to pick me up but he doesn't pick up. I didn't want to call mom because she would ask me a thousand questions before coming to pick me up. So I am officially helpless and car-less.

"Want a ride, Princess?" Stefan's car comes and stands in front of me. Nope, I am not sitting in his car.

"No thanks, Stefie." I glared at him.

"Oh come on! Stop calling me that. It's so girlish." He whined. I chuckled. "Get inside the car. I'll drop you."

"But your house is in the opposite direction of mine." I try to reason with him.

"That's fine. My mom is used to me coming home late." He was not going to go without me and I didn't have a ride back home. So, this situation was not debatable.

"Okay fine." I sighed and sat inside the car.

The ride back home was silent. The only noise was my humming.

"You do sing, don't you?" Stefan asked out of nowhere.

"Nope." I said, popping the 'p'.

"Really? Your voice is good for a singer you know."

"I don't think so." I shrugged.

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We reached my house. Wait a minute.

"How did you know where I live?" I asked.

"Um..." Stefan paused, trying to think. "We were going to meet at your house for planning. Ryan texted me your address then. But then everything happened and I couldn't come." He finally answered.

"Okay. Thanks for the ride. Bye Stefie." I smirked.

"Bye Princess." He smirked. I just glared at him and went inside. I changed into my nightdress and drifted off to sleep.

A/N:

Hey guys!

Hope you liked the  chapter...

Ethan and Shirley are finally together! Actually we can't say that. They have been together since a month...So what do you think about Shirley and Ethan? And please suggest me a ship name for them...

See you soon...