Dedicated to Michelle for being an awesome motivator and friend :D

I let out a frustrated groan as Julia and Alex try to pull me to yet another area in the mall-the toy store to be specific. What this had to do with the whole 'Experiencing the most of Los Angeles before we leave' I don't know. What I do know however, is that I'm exhausted, hungry and just downright cranky. I yank my arm out of Julia's hold, with enough force to send her stumbling and while I regret the action I kept the scowl on my face intact.

"I've had enough! I'm tired of shopping and walking around! The whole day you two have been dragging me all over the place. I'm tired, hungry and the last thing I want to do is walk around aimlessly in a bloody shopping mall. Now you can either come with me or find a way home yourselves, it's up to you" I tell them in a low voice, not wanting to attract the attention of near by shoppers. My irritation had grown as time passed by, we'd been at the mall for four hours. Four! I didn't even know one could spend so much time here, just window shopping!

Julia and Alex quickly agreed and without further delay we were seated in the car practically racing down the street far away from the shopping centre. I couldn't stand being in that place any longer! There was nothing I wanted to do more right now, than to binge on a load of junk food before falling asleep in my nice, warm bed.

During the drive my irritation slowly ebbed away and all that was left was the need to be in my own home, where I could just sit and read a good book. I take a quick glance in the rear view mirror to see what Julia and Alex were doing. The two were sitting close together, hushed whispers being exchanged between them. It was unlike the sweet, flirty comments they were usually caught whispering, instead they seemed to be discussing something important. I shrug off their strange behaviour and return my attention to the road.

"He so owes us! I mean, four hours in a freaking mall, Julia! I think I actually felt my testosterone levels dropping" Alex whispers loudly and I stifle a laugh at his dramatic behaviour.

"Hey! There are plenty of manly guys out there who love shopping, you just happen to be one of the idiots who doesn't" Julia snaps forgetting to whisper altogether. "Besides we're doing this for his and Amelia's love life, the way best friends do. So suck it up and handle it like a man and not a whiny baby"

I felt the seat-belt tightening around my chest as I was jerked out of my thoughts- literally. My foot had slammed on the brakes as the shock settled into my brain causing all three of us to jolt forward before being slammed back into our seats by the belts. I stare at the empty road ahead of me, eyes glazed over as I let their words sink in. I knew exactly who they were talking about- it wasn't exactly rocket science. My heart raced and butterflies erupted within me, my breaths ragged as I thought about the one person who could bring this type of reaction out of me at the mere mention of his name. 

Jake Carter. 

"What happened?!" Alex's panicked voice echoes in the background and I swallow harshly, hoping to push back the lump in my throat. After a couple more questions being fired by Alex and Julia I compose myself enough to send them an apologetic smile, mutter something about there "being a squirrel on the road" and continue to drive back home.

I escape the car the minute it comes to a standstill, chucking the keys to Alex before doing so. I felt as if the walls were closing in on me, as if no matter how hard I tried to breathe there was no air coming into my lungs. I could feel my eyes starting to tear up, my heart aching painfully as I raced up to my room, just managing to slam the door and land face first on my bed. It was just too much to handle. The prospect of Jake and I. He had made it clear he didn't think of me in that way and the fact that my friends were essentially trying to force us into a relationship annoyed me. As sweet as they were for trying to make me happy, the last thing I wanted was Jake to be forced into this whole thing; just to save my feelings.

Why couldn't they just let me be? After all, I had worked hard these holidays to get my mind off him. I went out everyday and made sure I was always occupied just so that my thoughts never strayed. Of course I wasn't always successful and had several slip ups, but I was just human. Sure I would spend a couple of minutes just staring outside my bedroom window into his room but it didn't mean that I thought that we could actually get together. I once even leaned against the fence to listen to the sound of his voice as he sang in the back yard one day....and yes, I do know that's creepy. I blame the hormones.

I was so busy sobbing and letting all my frustrations out that I didn't notice the rushed footsteps making their way to my bed. It wasn't until I felt a slight dip in the bed, that I realized someone was in the room with me, of course I thought it was my friends coming to check up on me.

"Julia, I'm sorry for running out like that but can you just leave me alone?" I sniffle, my words muffled by the fact that I had buried my face into my pillow. I heard a throat being cleared before she spoke.

"I-I'm not Julia" a deep voice spoke in hesitation and I immediately froze. Well, that was definitely not Julia's voice. In a flash I had rolled over, my hair coming into my eyes and sticking to my tear-stained face, I swipe it back in irritation cursing my decision to leave it open today. Once my vision was clear I glance up to see Jake's concerned face above me causing me to curse under my breath. Why is it, that whenever I'm crying in my room he is always present? I let out another string of curse words when I realize he probably heard everything I was just muttering about Julia and Alex's plan...though I was crying through it maybe he didn't hear me?

Jake looked on half confused and half hurt, while I quickly wipe my face trying to clear any evidence of tears even though he had already seen them.

"What are you doing here?" I choke out pulling myself up into a sitting position my back against the head rest.

"I came to apologize....I...I had this whole thing planned out...and Julia and Alex were involved. You weren't meant to be crying.." he rushes and my mood turns sour.

"Sorry to ruin your plans but I couldn't exactly control the waterworks you know!" I snap. Gosh these mood swings were making my head spin.

"That's not what I meant! I just meant that I was meant to surprise you..."

"Yeah you sure surprised me when you appeared out of nowhere like some creep!" I shout, eyes blazing.

"Would you let me explain! God! You're making this so much more difficult than it has to be! Apologizing has never been so hard" he bites back with just as much anger, turning around so that he was fully facing me, folding his legs beneath him.

"Why apologize then?! If it's just so fucking hard for you, Carter!" I seethe and he reacts in a flash. In no time his hands were on either side of me on the bed, his chest inches from mine and his face a breath away. I gulp at the sudden loss in personal space but can't exactly being myself to complain as I stare into his navy blue orbs my eyes wide with shock.

"You are. So. Fucking. Stubborn. You don't want an apology? Fine! You'll just have to settle for this then" he breathes into my face, eyes glinting with both anger and mischief; the corners of his lips curling into a smirk. That was all I could notice though because seconds later his mouth was on mine.

The feeling of his lips on mine sent electric shocks throughout my body, this kiss unlike the last one wasn't sweet, romantic or slow. Instead our lips moved against each roughly conveying our anger, desperation and frustration. My fingers were tangled in his hair bringing him impossibly closer to me and his hand was cupping the back of my neck for the same purpose. There was absolutely no space between us and I felt myself getting lost in the kiss, no matter how hard I tried to pull away.

God he was so bloody annoying....but man! He's an amazing kisser. I feel a shiver run down my spine as Jake's fingers lightly graze my side, he clearly feels it too because seconds later he smirks into the kiss. Not wanting him to get too arrogant I lightly nip at his lower lip causing him to growl and pull back. I have to bite back the groan that almost comes out at the loss of contact. We were both breathing hard, and judging by the anger still in his eyes he hadn't fully calmed down. 

"Okay, so we kind of got off track there" he mutters running a hand through his hair looking everywhere but me as he paces my bedroom floor. I was barely paying attention to him though, I was way too busy to cursing myself mentally for giving into the temptation. 

"Just get on with it Jake all I want to do right now is go to sleep" I sigh wearily and lean my head against the wall.

"Look!" he points in frustration to my balcony doors where a banner was hanging, a large red heart with the words 'I'm Sorry' painted in white decorated the banner. I gasp bringing my hand to my mouth, my eyes wide in shock. I scramble out of bed and walk towards it fingering the fabric. All around the heart were pink post it notes each with their own message.

'For being a douche'

'For making you cry'

'For hurting you' the messages carried on like this and I spent my time reading each and every, one of them. Tears forming in my eyes, I turn around to look at Jake who was seated on my bed, a guarded expression on his face.

"You did all of this?" I ask my voice coming out as a whisper.

"Daniel helped. The messages are all mine though" he replies while wringing his hands.

I open my mouth to say something but the words get stuck in my throat. What does one say when put in this kind of situation. 

"No way" I breathe staring at the frame hanging above my bed. A collage of photos of me and my friends in LA were artistically placed in the frame. There were dozens of photos, it was absolutely amazing! 

"That was Courtney's idea I just glued the pictures, she was in charge of placement. Well, more like she didn't trust me to do anything else" Jake says breathing a laugh. I let a small smile touch my lips at the image of Courtney bossing him around.

Hesitantly I walk towards the bed so that I can sit next to him on the bed but I keep my hands in my lap.

"Jake...I" I play with my fingers and bite my lip as I try to apologize for my out right rude behavior.

"Don't" he whispers softly giving me a small smile as he takes my hands into his. Clutching them tightly he places a kiss on my cheek, lingering there for a few seconds. "Just listen"

I watch on with confused eyes as he pulls away and walks to the other side of the room where a guitar is placed. His guitar. He swings the strap over his shoulder and clutches the neck of the guitar. Taking a deep breath he begins to strum 

Girl I see it in your eyes you’re disappointed

‘Cause I’m the foolish one that you anointed with your heart

I tore it apart

And girl what a mess I made upon your innocence

And no woman in the world deserves this

But here I am asking you for one more chance

Can we fall one more time?

Stop the tape and rewind

Oh, and if you walk away

I know I’ll fade

‘Cause there is nobody else

It’s gotta be you

Only you

It’s got to be you

(Oh) Only you

Hey (hey)

Now, girl, I hear it in your voice and how it trembles

When you speak to me I don’t resemble who I was

You’ve almost had enough

And your actions speak louder than your words

And you’re about to break from all you’ve heard

But don’t be scared, I ain’t going nowhere

I’ll be here by your side

No more fears, no more crying

But if you walk away

I know I’ll fade

'Cause there is nobody else

It’s gotta be you

Only you

It’s got to be you

Only you

Oh, girl,

Can we try one more, one more time?

One more, one more?

Can we try one more, one more time?

I’ll make it better

One more, one more,

Can we try one more, one more...

Can we try one more time and make it all better?

'Cause it's gotta be you

It's gotta be you

Only you

Only you

It’s gotta be you

Only you

It’s got to be you

(Oh) Only you

By the end of it I have a huge smile on my face as I look into Jake's eyes. Throughout the song, we never broke eye contact and while he stumbled a bit near the start I couldn't help but think how amazing he truly is. No one has gone through so much effort for me and it was incredibly sweet of him.   "Soo...Amelia will you do me the honor of becoming my girlfriend?"

He looks nervous as he sets his guitar down, running his hand through his hair as he waits for my answer. I couldn't resist the temptation and I run towards him, a large grin on my face. He looks surprised by my action but opens up his arms anyway returning the grin. Within seconds my body had collided with his, my arms wrapping around his neck as I bury my head into the crook of his neck. His arms go tightly around my waist, making sure that there wasn't an inch of space between as he lifts me up off the floor and twirls me around. I giggle slightly and he joins in. My heart pounds against my rib cage in excitement and my body felt warm with tingles at his touch.

I couldn't believe this was happening, that Jake and I were actually together. It was all too surreal but I loved it.  

"I'll take that as a yes?" Jake asks with a cheeky grin on his face once I was safely back on the ground.

"Need me to spell it out babe?" I tease smirking up at him. He laughs lightly, leaning his forehead against mine.  

"That won't be necessary" and with that he plants another kiss on my lips. Unfortunately it was a quick kiss seeing as we were interrupted by the arrival of Alex.  

"I see you two made up then, thank goodness. When we heard the shouting we all thought our plan backfired" he says with a slight smirk, then he notices how close I was to Jake and smirks some more. "Oh I'm sorry, was I interrupting something?"  

Jerk.

I scowl at him as I remove myself out of Jake's hold flipping him off as I made my way to the bathroom to clean up. Trust me, I didn't not look pretty with a blotchy face.

When I come out of the bathroom I see that Alex has disappeared and Jake's lying on my bed reading one of my books. When I get closer I read that it's What A Girl Wants and smirk. 

"I see you've made yourself comfortable, enjoying the book?" I ask as I stand beside him. He briefly takes his eyes away from the book before humming a yes and I let out a light laugh.

"Come here" he says distractedly, eyes still scanning the page as he pats the space beside him. I roll my eyes but lie down next to him anyway gasping when he puts his arm around me to bring me closer to his side. "Much better" he smirks.

I stare at him in shock for a few moments before shaking my head and snuggling up next to him. Who am I to turn down such an opportunity? We fell into silence, Jake was reading and I was happily snuggled up next to him. It felt comfortable and .....natural, there was no awkwardness at all and I couldn't help but smile at the thought.

The silence did start to make me feel a bit drowsy though and Jake's arm was a really comfortable pillow so before I knew it I was drifting off to sleep the last words I heard were:

"Goodnight Angel..."

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It was quite hard to write that kiss scene so sorry if it was kind of...eck and extremely sorry for the long wait :D I put in the song (Gotta be You by 1D) lyrics because I thought their meaning sort of related to Jake and Amelia's situation.

Next chapter will be their date and I'm going to leave their destination up to you, but remeber guys the quicker you comment the faster the next chapter will come. And if there aren't many comments I'll just decide myself. the options are:

**The Amusement park

**Ice Skating

**The Cirucus/ Carnival sort of thing

**Or your own idea :)

I'm looking forward to hearing what you guys think :D Deadline for commenting on the date is 16th Feb 2014 :)