Leia's POV

It's been a few days since Luke and I shared that kiss and I still don't know what to do about it. 

I know I probably have feelings for him, but it's all a little hard to process. I thought I still liked Theo moments before that kiss between Luke and me happened. Then I kiss him and all of a sudden I'm falling deeper than the Mariana Trench? Am I just getting swept up in a moment?

That was a pretty amazing moment, though. I wouldn't blame myself if I were basing all my decisions on that kiss.

That kiss felt like everything.

I think I need to clear my mind and make a decision. I've learned that I always make my best decisions when I'm writing a song. 

I've also learned that when a musician writes a song, they really pour out their heart and soul into it. So, to force Luke and I to admit the obvious feelings we have for each other, I'm gonna have us write a song for tonight's performances.

I walk around trying to find Luke when I finally bump into him just outside of Java Junction on the patio. He tries to walk away quickly but I grab his hand before he can escape. The feeling I get when I hold his hand has just confirmed the feelings that I have.

Now I need to know what his feelings are.

"Hey, Luke. I was just looking for you," I say while smiling brightly. 

He seems to pause for a second, just staring at my face, and then he snaps out of it and stutters, "Y-yeah? What's up?"

I pull him over to me so I'm not just awkwardly holding his hand from across a table.

"I was wondering if you maybe wanted to do a duet with me for the showcase tonight?" I ask.

"Um yeah. S-sure," he says while he tries to walk away again.

I grab his hand once again, "But Luke. I want to write a song with you. So we should really get on that."

He looks at me wide-eyed, "You want to write a whole song before tonight?"

"You doubt my song-writing abilities," I say, jokingly pointing at him in an accusatory way.

"But... won't this be just a bit awkward to do when we haven't talked about what happened last time we were together?" he whispers.

"That's actually the reason I want to do this duet. Hopefully, if we can't speak for ourselves, music will speak for us," I respond.

He slowly starts to smile before walking past me towards the chairs. Last time we were here, we kissed.

I guess then this would be the perfect spot to write a song.

Maggie's POV

After a lot of days of thinking, I've realized that I never loved Luke. I just wished I did. 

I mean, I did feel very strongly for him, and he was my first boyfriend, but I just confused those feelings of infatuation for love in my head. And, especially after our break-up, I've realized that he's probably better off with Leia. 

But who am I better off with?

I try to rush out the onslaught of Theo thoughts that pop into my head. I don't know if I'm ready to risk ruining the friendship that I already have with him. But I guess I was with Luke. So why am I being so hesitant with Theo?

I've decided, to distract myself from all thoughts of Theo and try to set Leia and Luke up together. It's the least I can do for Luke and I never really wanted to be the bitter type of ex. 

I walk to the patio just outside of Java Junction and see Leia and Luke working on a song together by the chairs. I panic for a moment and rush over to the bushes right in front of Pink Midnight. I'm about to throw myself behind those bushes but I stop myself before I jump on Theo.

Theo, who is squatting behind the bushes, watching Luke and Leia.

"Theo?" I whisper scream. He puts his finger to his mouth, takes my hand, and pulls me down to his level. There, he scoots in really close to me and starts to talk to me.

For a second, I can't hear a word he's saying. His face is too close to mine for me to pay attention to anyone else.

So much for a distraction.

"...Maggie? Maggie!" I finally hear Theo scream.

"Huh? W-what?" I stutter.

"I said, what are you doing here? I was trying to break Luke and Leia up to make you happy," he says. 

He was trying to break them up... to make me happy? That's so sweet.

"Aw, Theo. I appreciate the effort, but I actually want them together. I want them to be happy," I explain. He smiles and stares deep into my eyes...

Luke's POV

I'm way too nervous to be here right now. I've been avoiding Leia for a reason. I'm such a coward.

She invited me out here to write a duet together and all I've been doing this whole time is sweating and shaking out of my skin. Meanwhile, she's been suggesting beautiful lyrics to put into the song. She's too amazing for me. I don't deserve her.

I can't take this anymore. I know I should just tell her how I feel, but I'm too scared to. What is Maggie gonna think or do when she finds out her assumption was true? What am I going to do?

I quickly stand up and pull an excuse out of my back pocket, "Sorry, I just remembered I have to work with the guys on a thing."

"But Luke, we aren't done with the song yet. Shouldn't we get this done first?" she asks.

"I'm sorry but I can't do this right now. I just can't-" I'm suddenly interrupted when I hear a ball slam against the back of someone's head. The person yelps and it sounds like it came from behind the bushes.

I slowly walk over and look at who's on the other side, and the sight shocks me. I withhold a laugh and motion for Leia to come look quietly. She tiptoes over and stifles a laugh, too. 

Feeling more comfortable, I grab her hand and pull her over to the door while whispering, "Let's go work on the song in the Rose Room."

Theo's POV

"Aw, Theo. I appreciate the effort, but I actually want them together. I want them to be happy," Maggie says, making me feel confused. 

She wants Luke to be happy? After they just broke up?

Well, you've gotta admit, she definitely isn't the bitter ex type. But I guess that's one more thing to like about her. 

She's genuinely a nice person.

I continue to stare deep into her chocolate brown eyes. All I want to do is kiss her. I never stopped liking her, but the problem is I think she still doesn't like me. 

I've never felt a deeper connection with anything or anyone than I did when I was comforting Maggie after her breakup. And, not to be cocky or anything, but I think my affection may have genuinely made her happier. 

As I zone out more and more, thinking about kissing her, I get jump-scared as I feel something heavy push me over and land on my stomach while I fall on my back. I open my eyes slowly and see that it's Maggie on top of me, barely holding herself up above me with her arms.

We stay in that position for what seems like a long, long time, neither of us knowing what to do or say.

Then, she finally does it. She leans down slowly and kisses me. 

A million fireworks go off at the same time in my subconscious and in my conscious conscious as I process what's happening. I'm cherishing every second of that kiss because I'm afraid any moment, it'll end.

Oh just stop thinking already and kiss her!

Eva's POV

I chuckle and cross my arms as I watch my carefully articulated aim make the ball hit Maggie square in the back of the head. Jude laughs and high fives me afterwards. 

I watch as Maggie and Theo slowly kiss and genuinely smile at them. I'm glad I was able to bring a happy middle to another couple.

"We did it!" I scream and jump into Jude's arms for an all-consuming hug. 

The hug lasts for a very long second as Jude and I slowly realize what position we're in and he slowly lowers me back down to the ground. I part away from him- but not far enough that our feet aren't still touching and my hands aren't still on his shoulders. We stare at each other for a second, really studying each other's feature. I've never noticed how deep and dark his eyes are before.

Right before Jude or I have the chance to do anything about the situation at hand, John bursts out the doors and skips over to us with a very big smile on his face.

A smile I could slap right off.

"Hey guys. Hope I'm not interrupting anything," no of course you're not. Why would me and Jude standing extremely close in silence be anything?

"I'm just here to tell you the performances are gonna start at seven. Also, Mr. T wanted me to give these to everyone so here," John says while handing us both a card.

I open it immediately and see it's a wedding invitation.

"You are invited to Mr. T and Parker's wedding? Why didn't anyone know they were dating?" Jude reads and asks.

"Jude, everyone knew they were dating. You knew they were dating. What are you talking about?" John asks. 

Jude looks at me with that look. You know. That look.

The one that says, 'I sure wish I had my memories from this dimension." You know. That old look.

Leia's POV

Luke and I somehow managed to write a whole song by seven. 

After we caught Maggie and Theo making out, it became a lot easier to write a song together. The whole incident seemed to make him relax. I guess seeing that Maggie's moved on gave him permission to be comfortable around me. I'm really glad.

Maggie, thank you for kissing Theo.

I grab Luke's hand and drag him up to the stage, where he gets behind the piano and I grab the mic.

We absolutely rock the stage. I don't think I've ever sung better in my life, and I now I know why. I don't know why I was denying this before.

I, for sure, am falling in love with Luke.

Rachel's POV

"Thank you, Luke and Leia for that wonderful performance called 'Worth the Wait'. Next up would be Rachel with 'Not Better Off'," Mr. T announces. I feel nervous now.

As I get up on stage, I look around to look at who's here, but I instantly wish I hadn't. All I see are annoyed faces and grimaces.

I walk up to the mic slowly and stutter, "H-hi everyone. This song is called 'Not Better Off'. Please listen to the words carefully because I wrote them for a reason."

I start to sing my song- it's basically just describing my childhood and the reason I was so mean- and I slowly see many faces warm up as they really listen to the lyrics.

"... and now I've realized, I'm not better off on my own," I sing as I strum the last chord on the guitar. I slowly open my eyes when I hear someone applauding. Annabelle.

Everyone starts applauding with her and Mr. T jumps onto the stage, but before he can take my mic I start speaking again.

"Listen, I am so sorry for how bratty I was. I had a really scarring childhood and I decided from a really young age that I couldn't trust anyone, but I've realized now that that was pretty stupid. Forgive me?" I ask.

"Well guys? Do you forgive her?" Mr. T asks into his mic. 

Everyone starts nodding their head and applauding now. The joy I feel inside is too much for me and I start crying. I might finally have friends now!

Annabelle runs on stage and jumps onto me. I hug her back and join her in the audience.

Jude's POV

This day- no, this world just keeps on getting better and better. Not only is setting all the right couples up really fun, but it's also really easy. But what do you expect? People who are meant to be together find their way together in the end. I'm just assisting in getting them together.

Not to mention, working with Eva on this has brought us closer than I ever thought I would get with her. Of course, I'd kind of rather be closer with the old Eva in the other dimension. Not that I don't like this confident version of her, but it's just not the Eva that I made a song with and that I helped break out of her shell. 

But this will only last for a year. Then we go back, gain all of our memories back, and Eva and I will remember getting closer in this dimension. And who knows, if we start dating here, then we'll probably continue when we get back. 

I guess what I'm trying to say is I like Eva.

And I can't wait to go back.