POA14

~The Day of the Dinner~

�Bryant, your taking a weapon right?� Moor checked over the phone.

�Yeah, under the sweater.� Brooke said as she put the finishing touches on her make-up. Someone knocked on the door. �I gotta go bye.� Brooke went over and opened the door to find Chris on the other side.

�Hey!� Brooke smiled cheerfully. She was getting used to being perky.

�Uh, Hey.� Chris said nervously. He looked at her up and down. She looked absolutely wonderful. The faded jeans she wore fit her perfect, and her blue knit sweater made her eyes glow. (remember contacts) Then Chris remembered something he had forgotten to say.

�You look great!� Chris said.

�Thank you.� Brooke said and grabbed her bag. Then they were off to the dinner.

�So, what do you do at these things?� Brooke asked.

�Well, actually they�re really boring. You sit there and listen to some old guy talk. Then, reporters ask you a million and one questions. They will ask about you, but don�t worry you don�t have to say anything.� Chris explained.

�Sounds like much fun� Brooke said sarcastically. Chris laughed.

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            They arrived at the Ski Resort where the charity event was to be held. Brooke followed Chris out of the limo and was greeted by a million and one flashes and reporters saying �Chris over here!� or �who�s your date?� It was overwhelming and Brooke just smiled as she was told to do and followed Chris inside.

Once they arrived inside the doors it was much quieter.

�Is that what always happens when you guys go somewhere?� Brooke asked.

�Just about. I�m kind of used to it. It�s like my eyes built a shield to flashing lights or something.� Chris joked.

�Are you guys coming?� JC asked walking to the next room. Chris and Brooke both nodded and followed JC and sat down at one of the tables.

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After 20 minutes of some old guy talking it got really boring.

�This is boring, huh?� Chris whispered to Brooke.

�Yeah, A little.� Brooke smiled.

�How old do you think that guy is?� Like 120?� Chris joked.

�That was my guess.� Brooke laughed.

            Chris looked at Brooke who he knew as Riley, as she laughed. She has good teeth Chris thought.
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�Would you look at them!� Sade whispered to Justin referring to Chris and Riley.

�Yeah what about them?� Justin asked (Ugh, typical guy!)

�They are so cute. And I can tell they so want eachother.�

�Oh that. Yeah, I know.� Justin smiled.

�They have to get together. Do you think it would hurt if we nudged them toward each other?� Sade asked.

�Nope, That�s a good idea. But we�re gonna have to get everyone in on it.� Justin said.

�Yeah, we�ll have to talk to them later.� Sade said with a grin.
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Finally all the boring speakers had completed their nearly endless speeches. They were now left to mingle, which no one wanted to do. Everyone stood up to stretch his or her legs.

�Sorry, I know you could probably be doing something better but-� Chris started before Brooke cute him off.

�No, it�s ok. I would probably be sitting in the hotel watching some game show. I�m glad you invited me.� Brooke smiled as always.

�Well there has to be more to this place other than this room, let�s go check it out.� Chris said and grabbed her hand to pull her along.

            They walked out of the room unnoticed and entered a tiny hall which led to another room which was sort of like a lodge. There were large couches and a fireplace and huge windows over looking the snow capped mountains.

�Oh Wow! This place is beautiful.� Brooke thought out loud.

�Yeah� Chris agreed, �Come on� He said and pulled her over to one of the windows which had cushiony benches in front of them to sit on and watch the slopes. They sat down and Brooke looked at Chris who was looking at her. (Which means they are staring at eachother) They were caught in an awkward silence.

�So�� They both said at the same time.

�You go first� Brooke said.

�No, You�

�Well I didn�t really have anything to say I was just breaking the silence.� She giggled. She was getting good at giggling.

�Me too.� Chris smiled. Once again there was that awkward silence.

�What are you thinking?� Brooke asked curiously.

�How beautiful you are� Did I just say that would loud?� Chris asked and mentally slapped himself.

�Yeah. You did� Brooke smiled and looked out the window.

�Did you mean it?� She asked moments after.

�Yes� He stated simply. She couldn�t believe what she was hearing. A slight blush crept onto her cheeks and she looked away.

�I�m Sorry� Chris said.

�For what?�

�For embarrassing you�

�Oh uh, It�s ok. I��

�You don�t like me do you?� Chris said.

�No! No it isn�t that� She said loudly. The truth was she was starting to like him but she wasn�t allowed to. �Uh, It�s kinda late can we talk about this later?�

�Sure� Chris said and got up. Brooke followed.