The next morning, Avi did his normal morning routine. Ate breakfast, wash the morning dishes, wash clothes, clean house and made his bed.

After he was done with the house work, he went to his closet to try to find something to wear for his date. Date? Was this really a date? He was excited but also scared to death.

He eventually picked out a red and black plaid button down shirt, black skinny jeans, black jacket, black beanie and converse. He went to the bathroom and trimmed his beard then hopped in the shower.

He had no idea what time it was but he wanted to be completely ready to go whenever Kirstie called. Once fully dressed, he stood in front of the mirror. He put in a small loop earring, brush his hair back and put on his beanie. He smiled at himself as he straightened his beanie.

But his smile faded as he heard the voices in his head again. Dog face, worthless, idiot, retard, stupid. He hung his head as the tears burned his eyes. Does she really like him or is she just feeling sorry for him because he's too stupid to get a girlfriend? He slowly raises his head and again looks at his reflection as tears rolls down his cheeks.

"You're such an idiot. Why would you even think someone as beautiful as Kirstie would even be interested in you. You're a nobody. You're worthless." He cries, sinking to the floor as the phone rings down stairs.

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"He's not answering." Kirstie says as she holds the phone to her ear.

"Well, he may be in the shower or something." Esther says getting herself something to drink.

"I'm gonna go change clothes then I'll try again." Kirstie says picking up the bag that contained a change of clothes.

Once she had gotten ready, she tried calling again. "Still no answer. You think he forgot?"

"Are you kidding? He was bouncing off the walls. Just go on over there. He's probably just outside or something." Esther says. Thinking to herself that just didn't sound like Avi. He was just too excited about this date to miss Kirstie's call.

"Well, I'll see you guys tomorrow." Kirstie says as she goes out the door.

Esther grabs her phone, calling her little brother. Still no answer.

Kirstie pulls up into the front yard. Avi's bike was sitting in the yard so she knew he was at home. She knocked on the door but no one answered. She tries the door and it was unlocked.

She walks in and was just about to call out to him when she hears heavy sobbing coming from the loft.

"Avi?" She whispers as she climbs up the ladder to the loft. She sees him sitting on the floor in the corner of his room. His head was down and his hands covering his face. He was crying uncontrollably.

"Avi? Baby, what's wrong?" She whispers as she stoops down in front of him.

"Go away. Please just go away." He mumbles through his sobs.

"No. I won't go away." Kirstie says taking him by the chin and lifting his head. His face was soaked with tears and there was such sadness in his eyes. "Baby, talk to me. What's going on?"

"You don't want to be seen with me, Kirstie. You...you deserve better." He whispers.

"I think that is my decision on who I want to be with. And that someone is you." She says, gently rubbing her thumb across his cheek.

"But why? I'm so..." He was cut off by Kirstie placing a finger on his lips.

"NO! I don't want to hear it. I'll tell you what you are Avi. You're beautiful. Inside and out. And anyone who can't see that is stupid." She says.

"Well, then I must be stu..." Avi was cut off again by Kirstie crashing her lips into his.

He sobs into the kiss as he wraps his arms around her.

Kirstie helps Avi up from the floor and leads him to his bed. She sits down beside him and rubs him gently on the back.

"Please don't tell my sister about this." He whispers.

"Why?" She asks, thinking that Esther should really know about her brother's breakdown.

He sobs again. "Because she'll send me away."

"Oh my God! Baby, how can you say that? She's built her world around you. She would give her life to protect you, Avi. Sending you away would NOT even be an option for her." Kirstie says, still rubbing his back trying to calm him down.

"She's all I got." He whispers, sniffing.

She reaches taking him by the chin and turning his face to her. "That's not true. Tim and Ben think the world of you. But most of all, Sweetheart. You have me." She leans over placing a kiss softly on his cheek.

"I'm sorry. I'm so sorry I ruined our date." He sniffs wiping his nose.

"It's not too late." She says, standing up taking his hands and pulling him up from the bed. "Come on, some fresh air will do you good. Besides, you look way too handsome to just sit at home." She smirks at him.

He smiles and hangs his head, his cheeks blushing.

"BUT, we do need to call Esther. Knowing her, she's probably worried sick cause you weren't answering the phone." She says, giving his hands a light squeeze.

Avi nods. "But please don't tell her about this. I don't want her freaking out about me."

"I won't." She says pulling out her phone and going to her Esther's name on her contact list. "Hey girl. Yea he's fine. He was outside cleaning his bike and just lost track of time. O.K., we will. Byeeee." She ends the call. "I wouldn't lie for just anybody."

"Thank-you." He smiles.

"She said to have fun and be careful." Kirstie says.

Avi nods. "Typical Esther. Are you ready?"

Avi got on the bike, raising it up and kicking the kick stand up. He kept the bike steady as Kirstie climbs on behind him. He cranks it as she settles in behind him.

She wraps her arms around him giving him a hug. Laying her head on his back, she takes in the smell of his cologne. Not too strong, just right. Man! did he smell good!

She gives a light squeal as they pull out on the road.

"Weeeee!!" She yells holding her arms up as he opens in up.

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