Chapter 5

Travis led her down the hallway, passing people rushing to class. He stopped at the end of the hallway where it split into two up and down. He smiled at her, something that would have sent her heart racing a few days ago, but it didn't have much effect now.

"So, can I hear your answer?" he asked, trying to forget the scene he saw this morning walking to school. Laura and Roberto leaning in closer to each other, as if they were…. As if his crush was going to kiss his only rival. Laura took a deep breath; it wasn't a good feeling rejecting someone as it was being rejected.

"Well, you see…I-I just started dating Roberto. He confessed and I accepted. I-I really like him, I'm sorry." She said bowing her head apologetically. Travis smiled sadly. She was so kind, so cute, and Roberto's now.

"I understand, I had a feeling that what it was." Laura smiled. He truly was a kind and understanding person. She felt a sigh of relief believing this had all gone smoothly. "But, if you two break up, just come to me okay?" he said as if he was discussing the weather.

"Ah, we better get to class." Was her only answer before she turned around and headed towards the classroom. Travis happily followed. Well, not so smoothly.

The lunch bell rang loud and the students silently cheered getting up from the seats and talking to their friends. Roberto stood up quickly and went over to Laura's desk. He seemed almost scared as he asked "So how'd it go?" Laura giggled a little. He was so cutely insecure at times.

"Fine, he said he understood." Laura smiled comfortingly; secretly worrying he was going to ask for more detail. Her fear was confirmed when he asked, "So he gave up?" she fidgeted a little thinking if she should lie, but answered honestly. "No, he said if we ever broke up, to go to him." Roberto frowned.

"That moron, can't he just give up when his obviously lost." He grabbed an empty seat next from a desk nearby and sat down grouchily.

"Excuse me, I'm not some prize you know. Hmp." She crossed her arms and put up head proudly. Roberto looked over and thought of a comeback right away, but smirked when he thought of a different approach.

"Well, you really are as precious and beautiful as treasure." He said giving her a loving, almost puppy doggish, and look. She flinched as her heart started to speed up and a dark blush appeared on her cheek.

"Ah, um, well, ah, than-thank-you." She said unsure how to respond. Of course she had been expecting the usual insult. Roberto smirked feeling victorious and decided to make her blush a little more. He looked around to see if anyone was watching them. Of course a few people were, remember they were the center of gossip at the moment. He didn't want to do something so embarrassing with people watching, but he did want to tease his girlfriend. He blushed and then leaned in and kissed her cheek.

"You're really cute when angry. So proud and stubborn." He kissed her cheek again. Laura went completely red and her head started to feel dizzy.

"You two are acting lovey-dovey in public again. What do you do when you alone?" Kana teased pulling up a chair to Laura's desk too. Her comment made Roberto go a little red too, but he was able to stay cool, like always.

"It's not like that, he kissed me and it was only on the cheek, though it's not like I didn't like." She whispered the last part looking away. Roberto smiled seeing his cute embarrassed girlfriend.

Saturday

It was a warm sunny afternoon as Roberto, wearing jeans and a white t-shirt with green sleeves, leaned against the wall waiting for Laura to arrive. Soon he heard the sweet cheerful voice his girlfriend call his name. He looked over and saw Laura walked towards him. He blushed; she was wearing a denim skirt with a creamy yellow blouse that exposed most of her arms. Her hair was tied like usual with golden ribbons and she had on tan sandals. T-too cute! He thought as she approached.

"Hey," she said smiling, not noticing the light pink blush on his cheeks.

"Hey, um, you, um, you are…I like…"He grumbled and stumbled over the words that wouldn't come out.

"What is it?" she asked confused, cocking her head cutely to the side.

"Cute" he finally said, "You look really cute." he was almost red and a small blush appeared on Laura's cheeks as well.

"T-Thanks, um, er." She kissed his cheek, something she was becoming more comfortable with. "Soooo, where are we going?" her eyes glistened with wonder. This was her first date.

"Look behind you stupid." He said still recovering from his embarrassment. She ignored the "stupid" comment and turned around. There was building with the words Skateland on top of it. She grew pale.

"Ro-Rollerblading?" she asked trying to act enthusiastic, but he could see right through her.

"What you don't like rollerblading?" he asked a little annoyed, his ego being slightly bruised. She saw that she was causing a misunderstanding, so clarified.

"I can't skate." She said softly, feeling embarrassed. He smiled, but frowned realizing the position that they were now in. He scratched the back of his head trying to think of a solution.

"Well, I guess I can teach you."

"Aaaahhh!" Laura fell forward, but Roberto grabbed her waist and held her up.

"Calm down I got you." he said bringing her to the wall so she could regain her balance. Laura blushed, having his arm around her waist and he standing behind her was almost too much for her heart. She steadied herself, and then moved her blade forward.

"Aaaahh!" her blade moved to far and hit Roberto's, causing her to fall back and him on top of hers. Roberto lifted his head up and felt his lips brush against Laura. AAH? Both of them thought, now my heart definitely can't take anymore! She thought as Roberto, also red, grabbed onto the rail and picked himself up. She took the hand he reached out for her, both of them still having a little bit of blush on their cheeks.

"We really aren't getting anywhere with you." He murmured rubbing his head, secretly happy about what had just happened. "Look just move your feet like this." He ordered and skated around her.

"Like this?" she moved her blade forward, then the other, and then repeated. "Ah I'm doing it!" she said skating wobbly next to Roberto. He smiled and grabbed her hand, helping her balance. The speakers went off and the voice said Okay clear the ring. Its couples only now and were goin to slow it doowwnn. The song changed from the danceable pop song to a quite, romantic slow song. Roberto and Laura froze while watching the other couples skate around holding hands. Roberto looked over at Laura, who was already looking at him. They started skating around, holding hands for awhile. Until Roberto got an idea and put his right arm went around her shoulder and held her right hand. Then with his left reach over to hold her left hand. Her blush spread a little, but she smiled. They skated, lost in their own world for what felt like eternity. But soon the song stopped and the skaters that had left flooded the ring again.

"I had a lot of fun Roberto, even though I fell a lot." Laura said laughing. They were standing in front of Laura's house and were saying good-bye.

"Me too, want to go somewhere else next Saturday after the game?" he asked smiling at her. She nodded and then felt him lean in. She closed her eyes and waited for the kiss to come. He leaned in and kissed her gently and put his arm around her waist. She responded by putting her arms around his neck. After moving back, he kissed her forehead one more time before heading home. Laura watched him leave until he was out of sight. I like you Roberto, I really really do.

The End

I finally finished! Sorry it took me so long to upload between chapter. especially this one. My laptops broke and i lost everything. All you who read this need to thank my little sister for nagging me into finishing this, even though i wanted to start on other oneshotss. Oh well its finished, Please Review!