Hai bees! So I was challenged by Discoverieshappen to do my own version of her story! This story does have my ship in it! So feel free to fangirl as I did. Gimme a minute... EEEEEEEEEEEEKKEKEKEEEE!! Ok ok I'm good. :P Now On to the story!

   December, the month we all think is winter. But in honest truth, December is one of the least snowy winter months in the year.

   My Bus pulled up to the curb. I was squished next to this girl who didn't even care if everyone could hear her sing the song that was already blaring out of her ear buds. Ugh. Why do there have to be people like that? I got off the bus in a hurry. Today was a very special day, it was Nevaeh's birthday! I had to get to the school before the bell rings and I had to wait until we got to our pod to wish Nevaeh a happy birthday.

   All of the sudden I heard a familiar voice calling my name. I knew that voice.

   "Nicole, Nicole! Wait up!"

   I turned around running after me was none other than Jacob. His hair bouncing in and out of his face. He had to hold his beanie on his head so it wouldn't fall off.

   "Hey you!" I said waiting for him to catch up.

   "Hey," he got out between deep breaths.

   "You okay? Are you going to live?" I questioned tilting my head to the right a smidge.

   "Think so," he joked. He had the best sense of humor.

   I took out my phone and looked at the time, 7:14. "Oh no! We are going to be late! C'mon!" I spazzed.

   "It's going to be okay," Jacob said. He put his arms on my shoulders and looked down into my eyes. He smiled. I couldn't help but start to smile myself. We hurried off to the front door of the prison we would be in for just seven more hours before the weekend came. School.

   We got to the school in a matter of seconds. This surprised me. We both were so clumsy. I thought for sure we were going to slip on ice before we got to the school. But we didn't.

   He opened and held the door for me.

   "Why thank you sir," I said giving a little curtsy.

   "Why you are most certainly welcome m'lady," Jacob said back giving me a goofy bow.

   We walked in. He put his arm around me as we walked. I blushed. We weren't dating but we both knew how we felt about each other.

   The cafeteria was filled with people chattering and socializing. I saw my friend Morgan waving her hand. We walked over.

   "Hey!" Morgan said giving me a hug.

   "Hey," me and Jacob said in unison. We both looked at each other and blushed.

   "Are you guys happy it's Friday?" Nevaeh's sister Kyla asked.

   "Heck yeah!" I cheered, "But that's not all today is, it's...?"

   "Nevaeh's birthday!" We all said at the same time.

   "You're right!" My friend Presley said, "but where is Nevaeh?"

   "I don't know, but we will see her in first period," I assured.

   "Okay, I'll come to your guys' pod and wish her a happy birthday there," Morgan mentioned.

   "Okay! Sounds like a plan!" I insisted.

   The bell rang. We all dispersed and started walking to our pods. Jacob took my hand. I smiled at him. Off to first period we went.

   In first period we had to separate. Jacob had science first, and I had ALA. We said our goodbyes and rushed off to our first period classes.

   I got to ALA just as my name was called for homeroom. I sat down in my seat with a flustered and rushed 'here' coming out of my mouth.

   I sat down at the seat behind Presley. Nevaeh sitting one seat in front of her. As soon as attendance was done, we had sometime before first period started. I got out of my seat and walked up to Nevaeh's desk. So did Presley. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" We yelled. The whole class went silent. We stayed quiet.

   As soon as the socialising started up again, we scurried into the halls by the bathrooms.

   "Oh my gosh! That was so awkward!" Presley said covering her hands with her mouth.

   "I know right?" I agreed.

   "Thanks for the birthday wish guys, even though it was... very festive,"

    "Yeah... sorry about that," I apologized.

   "No, no, you guys are absolutely fine!" Nevaeh beamed.

   "Yay!" Presley squealed.

   "Oh this reminds me, do you guys know who you want to invite for tonight?" Nevaeh asked.

   She was referencing to her birthday party. It was tonight and she said that we could invite one person to be our "date".

   "I have to ask him, but I think I am going to invite Jacob. Is that okay?" I questioned looking to Nevaeh.

   "Yeah that's perfectly fine," she assured.

   "Awesome! I'll ask him today in fifth!" I cheered.

   "Guys, I hate to break up the celebration, but it's almost 7:30! We are going to be late if we don't head to ALA!" Presley reminded us holding up her phone.

   "Right! Thanks Pres!" Nevaeh said.

   "Lets goooo!" I announced.

   We all ran off to first period. We barely made the bell.

* Time Skip *

   "Alright class! Have a great weekend!" My art teacher Mrs. Kimel bubbled motioning us out the door. Off to fifth period. I had to go all the way across the school, outside and to the mobles. I had a long walk ahead of me. I plugged one earbud in and started walking.

   I passed painting after drawing after sculpture. Our school's halls are lined with art. That's one of the only things I love about the school itself. I was joined by a bunch of other blurred faces trying to get to their next classes. The next thing I know I am out the side door and headed toward the mobles. It's cold. Given it's December. As soon as I got there I was greeted by a smile from Jacob. I felt warmer.

   "Hey can I ask you something?" I asked holding my binder up to my chest.

   "Yeah of course, it's not like Mrs. Bradley is going to be here anytime soon," Jacob said with a laugh. (Mrs. Bradley is our Wellness teacher. She is always always late.)

   "It's my friends birthday today... and she is having a party. She said I could ask someone to be my date... so would you...?" Before I could finish Jacob took me in his arms and hugged me. I smiled. He is so sweet,kind, and perfect.

   "Of course I will go with you," He whispered. My face is burning up. I couldn't help it. He was so amazing. The weather may have been cold but I had never have felt more comfortable.

* Time Skip *

   The final bell rang. We all bolted out of science class, backpacks already packed. Presley went off to catch her bus, Nevaeh doing the same. I stood outside the social studies class waiting for Jacob. I hadn't the slightest idea which backpack was his, but if I knew I would have gotten it for him.

   He walked out with his binder in his right hand pressed up against his hip. He smiled as soon as he he saw me. I smiled back.

   "You waitin' for me?" He asked tilting his head and smirking.

   "Who else would I be waiting for?" I questioned with a slight laugh.

   We walked back to the science room to grab his backpack. It was a black one with silver bindings and some neon orange here and there. Noted. He packed his binder first, then his computer. After that, we headed out to the busses.

   We went the long way. I didn't care, more time with him. My bus was the first one, unfortunately.

   "This one's my bus," I said regretfully looking down.

   "Hey, I'll see you tonight right?" Jacob asked putting his hands on my shoulders again. I looked up to see his beautiful bright blue eyes staring straight into mine. I feel myself blush.

   "Right," I acknowledged smiling at him. He pulled me into another hug. I closed my eyes and smiled bigger than I had in a long time. He let me go and I opened my eyes.

"See you tonight," he said. He turned around and started walking towards his bus.

   "'Sounds like a plan,'" I thought. I turned around, got on the bus, got myself seated and put in my earbuds. The song With You by Colorfire came on. Perfect timing. I looked out the window and enjoyed the song. I played it over and over until I saw my stop coming up.

   I paused the song, and got off of the bus. My neighbor's car pulled up, we hopped in. They always gave me and my sister a ride home. The car pulled into our driveway. We thanked them for the ride like we always did. I walked in and flopped on the couch. I couldn't wait.

   I fell asleep on the couch. It felt like a five second nap. I woke up to Star Wars music playing in the background. The first thing I see is my little brother pop in front of my face and say,

   "Hey Nici! Me and dad are playing lightsabers! I'M WINNING!"

   "Ooooh, that sounds fun!" I teased nudging my brother gently in the arm. I checked my phone, 3:21. That was a short nap. I ran upstairs and got changed. I curled my hair and made sure everything looked just right.

   "Nicole, I am leaving in 1 minute!" My mother yelled from downstairs.

   "Coming!" I yelled back. I checked in the mirror one more time. Everything looked as how I wanted it to. I raced downstairs. Grabbing the present I got Nevaeh on the way out the door. The car was already started. I climbed into the back seat.

   "No front today?" My mom asked looking at me through the mirror in between the two front seats.

   "No, I want to sit with the person we are picking up," I admitted.

   "Ah, I see. Well then do you want to put the present up here?"

   "I got it, thanks though."

   "No problem Nici."

   This car ride felt like the longest ever. I was a nervous wreck. I knew when I saw him I would calm down. Next thing I know we are pulling into his driveway. I saw him emerge from the door. He was wearing khakis, and a plad blue and orange dress/flannel looking shirt rolled up at the sleeves. He looked amazing.

   He got in the car and looked at me. Our mothers were talking outside the car.

   "You look Beautiful," he whispered and smiled at me.

   "Oh no I don't," I whispered back.

   "Yes, you do." He Looked into my eyes giving me a sincere look. He was serious.

   "Th... thank you," I stuttered.

   "No problem," he said.

   My mom got into the front seat. She waved goodbye to Jacob's mom and we headed off. Jacob and I talked the whole ride to Nevaeh's. We talked about video games and other nerdy stuff like that. Soon we were pulling up to Nevaeh's house. We got out. I waved good bye to my mom and gave her an "I love you" in sign language. That was just something my mom and I did. We rang the doorbell. Nevaeh's dad opening the door. He said, "Nevaeh's mom has just gone to pick up Nevaeh and her friend. They should be back any minute! Hurry inside!"

   We scurried inside. I saw Morgan, Presley, Kyla, Reese and some other people I knew from school. They were all hiding. Me and Jacob hid behind a couch-side table. We all heard a door open, curiosity got the best of me. I looked just over the table to see Nevaeh's friend Caleb walk in.

   "She's coming! Everyone get into a good hiding spot!" He proceeded to hide behind the couch next to me and Jacob.

   The door opened again...

   "SURPRISE!"