I walked out of the theatre to the cab that Danica called for me at noon because she didn't want me to be late. The one she should be worried about is herself. She can never make it anywhere on time it is impossible, like it's against her nature. For example, our high school graduation, she made it five minutes after it started. Surprisingly it was exactly when her name was being called. I hopped in the cab and dropped my cell phone before I got all the way in. When I bent down to pick it up I found an odd coin, it looked like it was from Europe.

"Where to, kid?" The cab driver asked me.

"Antonio's pizzeria, it is on the corner of 9th and 13th." I answered him in my business tone.

"Hey, kid can you shut the door before all the cold air can get in? Heat isn't cheap these days." The cab driver nearly yelled at me. I turned around to the door when I saw the blond haired boy locking up the theatre. "Kid?" Now he was pissed.

"Oh, yeah." I shut the door and the cab driver was off in an instant.

On my way to Antonio's, I was going over all the males in the theatre that I saw today. The only two I actually got a chance to talk to were very different from each other. Edward, the bronze haired boy, looked like he was about to kill me because I was interrupting his practice time, and the other one. The other one was amazingly gorgeous and had the most amazing blue eyes and his hair was that dirty blond color.

I was starting to zone out of everything around me when I heard a ding from my pocket.

Mr. Mysterious: Did you enjoy our practice?

Bella: Yeah, it was very cool.

Mr. Mysterious: I saw you today. I love that dress on you, it was stunning.

Bella: Thank you. Did I talk to you today?

Mr. Mysterious: You only talked to two people. But, I guess you could say that in a manner of speaking.

Bella: I only really talked to two people. Talking to the whole class doesn't count.

Mr. Mysterious: I'm not telling you.

Bella: Why not?

Mr. Mysterious: Because, that would just narrow down your people to guess from.

Bella: Don't you want me to figure out who you are?

Mr. Mysterious: Not that easily.

Bella: You are very difficult.

Mr. Mysterious: Mhmm. What is your point?

Bella: Never mind.

Mr. Mysterious: Well, I should probably let you get back to your lunch with your friend.

Bella: That is very polite of you, good bye.

Mr. Mysterious: Good bye, Bella.

Mr. Mysterious has signed off.

The cab driver interrupted my thoughts for a moment. "We're here. That will be thirteen dollars, please." He held out his hand. I put the money in his hand and got out. I was about to trip when Danica ran up to me and hugged me so I couldn't breathe.

"You're on time." She yelled.

"So are you… a little surprising but well. Wait, what's wrong with you?" Danica had a huge smile on her face, which made me worried.

Danica has been a little depressed since her mom and dad got a divorce last year after graduation. They couldn't stand living with each other anymore, so her mom moved to LA and her dad moved out here to Illinois. Her dad died a couple of weeks after moving out here. He had leukemia and my family and I took Danica in. We are kind of sisters. We tell each other absolutely everything and we both decided we didn't want to go to separate colleges so we both decided to go to University of Illinois in Chicago (UIC).

"Nothing, well…" I knew what was coming.

"You met a guy?" Danica got rid of her problems a little differently than normal people I guess. She would go around dating guys for like a week and then dump them and move on. A lot of people called her our school mascot. It is sick, I know.

"Yes, I did." She said each word slowly. "He is so cute and he is very nice. I can't wait for you to meet him." We both knew what she meant. I had to 'approve' of him before they could go farther than a first date. "You will love him trust me—"

She was leaving something unsaid. "You invited him to lunch, didn't you?" I asked knowing that she did.

She would say I didn't mean to and I'm very sorry, just like every other time. "I didn't mean to and I'm very sorry." I laughed to myself hoping she wouldn't hear me. "What is so funny?"

"Nothing, let's go meet this guy shall we?" She led me to the table where they were sitting and she climbed into his lap. They did look cute together. "Thanks for the pizza, Dane." If one of us would get here before the other we would always order for each other.

"Don't thank me. Thank Ben, he paid for all this." She said, pointing to the guy whose lap she was sitting on. He had black buzz cut hair and very tan skin, in the middle of the fall.

"Well, thank you. Name, hobbies, and last relationship." I said towards Ben.

"What?" He looked very confused.

"State your name, your hobbies and explain your last relationship." I said in my business tone. Danica gave me a dirty look.

"Well, my name is Ben Johnson and I am in a band, so I guess I like to play guitar and sing." Great, another musician, note on the heavy sarcasm. What is it going to take for this girl to learn about musicians and all they want to do is, well you get my point. "My last name relationship ended very badly." Oh, no. "My last girlfriend was at one of my shows when she saw a groupie trying to get me to go back to her dorm with her. I kept pushing her off and my girlfriend took it the wrong way. I tried to stop her but she was gone before I could get to the doors. The next day I went to her apartment and she was gone. Everything was cleared out and not even a speck of dust was left. I felt depressed and empty for awhile and I wish I could've let her know what really happened. Not like she would believe me or anything. She was a nasty bitch though. So, it was kind of a relief to get rid of her."

My mouth must have dropped open when I wasn't paying attention to my reactions. Danica leaned over the table and pushed my mouth shut. She giggled and kissed Ben on the cheek.

"I'm going to go get some more water, I'll be right back." She kissed Ben on the lips and got out of the booth.

"Bella, I know you are overprotective of Danica, but trust me. I know how to treat someone who is broken like her. I have heard what her reputation is but I don't care. Do you believe in soul mates?" Ben said once Danica left and was out of hearing range.

"Does it look like I believe in soul mates?" I asked him like he was dumb.

"No," I nodded like he was finally getting it, "you don't but someday you will. Trust me. My parents have been married and divorced three times each. They are both single, now. I gave up on soul mates after the second divorce." He grabbed my left hand and wound our pinkies together. "I promise you, Bella, that I would never ever hurt Danica."

"If you ever, ever hurt her, I will hunt you down and personally hurt you. She has been through so much shit in the last two years." I also put in there.

Danica walked back to us and Ben let go of my pinky. She sat on his lap and looked between the two of us. I must have had a weird look on my face because Danica asked, "What happened while I was gone?"

"Nothing, but I think I might go get some more root beer." He lifted Danica up and walked towards the pop machine.

"What do you think?" Danica asked once he was gone.

"Of Neb?" She raised an eyebrow. "I… approve. He is a fabulous guy. You couldn't have caught a better one for this week." I had a half smile on my face.

"I hope so. Bella, what I have done in the past is addictive. I get scared when I am getting to get in too deep with a guy, I panic."

"AKA breaks up with them?"

"Yeah, I don't know how I can get rid of the habit."

"If you really like this guy you will let him in and if not, then, I guess he wasn't the right one. One question though, do you believe in soul mates?" She looked at me confused and I nodded towards the pop machine.

"I think I do now." I opened my mouth to speak but she stopped me. "I know we have only known each other for two days but I feel so safe and comfortable with him. I don't know but…"

"What?" I asked, trying to be as patient as possible.

"I don't know how to explain it. I'll explain it when you are able to feel it with that one special guy." She said something under her breath which sounded like, or when you are able to feel at all.

"What did you say about me?" I asked in a harsh tone.

She was about to speak but, "What did I miss?" Neb asked.

"Nothing at all," Danica laughed.

We all finished our pizza and pop, while Neb told us stories about his band and weird experiences. I can say, that I can add that to my weird experience list. When we were all finished, we went outside and Danica caught a cab and she told me to ride with her. Neb had his own car but he had to meet up with his band for a gig later.

"So, are you guys going to come to our gig later?" Neb asked both Danica and I.

"Where is it at?" I asked him.

"The Metro, it's on Clark Street, the north side. So will I see you guys there?" He looked down at Danica who was standing right next to him.

"Of course," she looked at me and I nodded, "I can't wait to hear you guys play."

"Ok, well I better go so my band doesn't have a hissy fit." He kissed Danica and walked to his car. Dane and I hopped in the cab and were off on our way back to the dorms.