~Rayne's POV

Its been about 3 months since I've moved to LA and things have been pretty easy. I'm getting a lot more sleep and I haven't been as stressed. My dad has been making sure I'm comfortable and hanging with Michael helps. Although he's been busy with Tate recently. But today was our lunch date and I couldn't wait to see him. It was nothing fancy, but he promised me we'd finally spend some time. I throw on my casual "almost too short" shorts and a long t-shirt with one of my dad's movie titles on the front. Heading to the door, I knock, a huge grin on my face. Tito opens the door allowing me inside. "Hey Rayne..." He says almost uneasily, a weak grin on his face. "Hi" I smile back. "Where's Michael?" I ask. "In the back.." He responds, pointing behind him. Heading to the yard, I hear giggling and laughter. Michael and Tate sit at one of the outdoor tables talking. "Rayne!" He smiles, walking towards me with his arms outstretched. I put on a fake smile as Tate waves politely at me. "hi Tatum... Michael are you ready to go?" "Yeah, all ready! Tate is gonna come along if that's alright with you.." Is he serious? My eyes shift to Tatum, my fake smile widening. "Sure.." I say in a considerably higher pitch. "Nice shirt! I love that movie." She smiles gesturing to my tee. "Thanks, me too." I grin as we make our way to my car. "But the guy who makes those movies is like a genius!" She smiles back. "I would love to be on one of his sets." She adds. I simply shrug, starting the car. "Rayne could put that together, he's her dad!" I could kill Michael for that. I've already gotta share my lunch date with her, now she's gonna wanna meet my dad. I shoot him a dirty look. "Where are we even going?" I ask him. "I've got this quiet spot where I go to write my songs. Nobody knows about it.." He smiles, pointing ahead. We drive to the top of this high hill, grabbing his cooler full of foods Tatum and I lay out the blanket. It was a beautiful spot. I could only imagine how nice it would've been with just the two of us. Tatum rushed to sit by his side, I won't ever fight for anyone's attention so I walk further to catch a glimpse of the beautiful skyline.

~Michael's POV

Rayne was being so distant and I couldn't understand why. Tatum was breaking my focus asking me questions about how I found this spot, why I like it. She just wanted to know everything about me. I was interested in her but I wanted to know why my friend was angry. "Tate I'm sorry, can you give me a sec?" I ask walking towards Rayne. "Are you angry about something?" I ask, her eyes focused on the view. She raises an eyebrow. "I thought this was just for you and I today?" "Ooh.." I say. "I shouldn't have invited her?" I place my hand to my face. I messed up again and there was no excuse. I really like Tatum, but my friendship with Rayne was really important. "I thought you wouldn't mind." I admit. "I haven't seen you recently. So when I do, maybe just once it could be me and you?" She groans. "Got it. Next time I promise." "If there will be a next time.." I hear her mumble. I can't let her down again. I grab her hand and lead her back to Tate, where she sits on the opposite side of me. "So, Michael I read in a magazine your birthday is coming up. The big 20. What are you gonna do?" Tate asks. I shrug. "I don't know yet. I want it to be fun!" "Your birthday is coming up? So is mine!" Rayne grins. My eyes widen. "When?" "August 29th." "No way!! That's mine." I scream a little too loud. "That's so cool. You guys should celebrate together" Tatum smiles. "We should." I look at Rayne with a promising look in my eyes.

~Rayne's POV

After lunch Michael and I went back to his house and Tatum went home. Thank God. We go to our usual spot, in the garden. It's crazy how we both have this amazing connection through tulips. "What do you think about Tate?" Michael asks me after a small silence. I bite my lip, "honestly?" "Honestly!" He chuckles. "I think she craves your attention, and it's kind of annoying." I spat. He frowns, "really?" He smiles watching as I nod my head. "I like her." He adds. "We've established that Michael." I comment smartly. "She likes me too... She said she wants to be with me." My eyes grew wide and my heart thumped a little harder. "Wha-what are you gonna tell her?" I ask nervously, my eyes shifting to him slowly. He grows silent for a while, sighing. "I think I'm gonna be with her." A sudden wave of emotion hits me, shooting me with sadness. "What do you think?" He intrigues. My face was blank, I knew Tatum would get in the way of he and I. I just couldn't believe he was allowing it. "I mean, I thought you and I were.." I mutter under soft whimpers. His expression was a look of shock. "Rayne...you didn't think- oh god." His hands slap his face. "Why did you kiss me back?" I ask. "I liked it. I like you!" He groans. "God, I don't know why I did that..." Ignoring him, I vent out, "So you're just leading me on. I thought we were moving to something...you're ditching me for her, again! You know what? Whatever makes you happy Michael... I don't even want to spend my birthday with you. Spend it with Tate." I stand to leave. "I wasn't trying to lead you on. I really like you. That kiss was real! Rayne you can't just accuse me of something and leave." Michael calls out as I walk out his yard and into mine. "I just did." Michael crossed into my yard calling my name. I slammed my front door and locked it. Standing in front of the door I hear him, "Rayne I wasn't leading you on. Your friendship means a lot to me. At least open the door and talk to me..." He muffled into the door. "Michael, I don't want to talk." I didn't wanna hear anything else about it. I was done I watched through the peephole as he somberly walked back into his house.

Another boring chapter. Sorry! :( this one is kind of a filler. I hope you aren't too bored with the story LOL