I was startled out of my sleep when I heard my pots and pans being moved
Who's in my house I thought
I then heard a pot hit the ground and that's when I picked up the phone, right when I was about to dial for help I heard
"Dammit"
Zak? I thought and put the phone down and got up
I got changed and went down to the kitchen to find Zak cooking
"Morning Zak"
"Morning Candy, sorry if I woke you up" he said turning around to look at me
"You didn't wake..."
he gave me that 'quit lying' look
"Ok, you woke me up. So what's for breakfast?"
"How about some eggs and bacon" he said smiling
"Sounds good to me" I said smiling back
He turned back around to finish cooking
"Candy, who are you taking to that concert tonight?"
I sat down at my island I had in my kitchen
"You"
"Why?"
I could tell he was making a weird face
"Because I want you to and I know it's not your favorite music, but you made me do alot of things that I didn't want to do or like, so you owe me"
he then got out the plates and put the eggs and bacon on them
"I didn't make make you do thingd that you didn't want to do"
he then handed me my plate and then sat down next to me with his
"Really? What about that one time when we went on that field trip to the apple orchard? You wanted the apple that nobody could get and you bribed me to climb that stupid tree to get it for you and after I got it, what happend? I fell"
"Yeah, I caught ya"
"I've got plenty more, even one that happend not to long ago... me joining you're team"
"Ok Candy, I get the point, I'll go
"Thank you and breakfast was great" I said putting my plate in the dish washer
"So what are you wearing to it
"You'll know in a few hours, don't you think you need to go home and get ready?"
"Fine I'll go get ready, but after this concert you owe me" he said
he then left and I got ready for the concert. I took a shower, put on make-up, curled my hair, put on my favorite t-shirt. It was a white t-shirt that had 'Rascal Flatts' printed across the chest and had their faces printed below the lettering. I then put my dark blue jeans on and my black tennis shoes. I looked at the clock
Wow, I didn't know it would take almost 2 hours to get ready I thought
I then heard a knock on my front door so I went down and answered it.
"That's what you're wearing?"
"Yeah, got a problem with it?" I asked raising an eyebrow
"And you done something didfferent with your hair, I didn't know you owned a curling iron"
"I own alot of things that you don't know about"
"I can tell, anyway ready to go?"
"Yeah"
we got in Zak's car and took off. I then realized where we were going
"Why are we going to the office?"
"Because Billy wanted me to listen and to see a few things"
"That can't wait until tomorrow?"
"No"
"Why? I know you Zak, once you get into this trance about work, you forget everything else"
"Candy, I don't know if you know, but we have a certain amount of time to get an episode edited before Travel Channel gets on my case about not having it ready on the due date and I won't get caught up in it, I promise"
"Whatever" I said looking out the window
We arrived at the office
"Are you coming in? I could use your help"
I got out without saying a word and we went into the office
"What do ya got for me?" Zak asked as soon as he got into the review room
"Well have a look for yourself" Billy said starting up the thermal camera
I looked at it to
No way I thought shocked
"I don't see anything Billy" Zak said
"You can't see that figure walking?" I asked looking at Zak
"Billy, can you make it go alittle bit slower?" I asked lookng at Billy
"Sure"
he then started it again and I pointed
"See, how can you not see that? You can make out a head, whole body, legs, and even an arm"
"Good eye Candy, and you can see it's about to take a stance" Zak said looking excited
"When you guys were walking through the kitchen, Zak you asked if she wanted to say anything before you left, well you got a response"
Billy then looped it and played it
"It sounded like I'm pregnant" me and Zak said at the same time
Billy just nodded
"And you know what else?"
"What?" Billy and Zak asked
"And by the way she's saying it, it sounds like it was a secret"
"How do you know?" Zak asked
"Last time I checked I was a girl, I know that kind of tone and if you don't believe me, get one of those people that study tone and and how people say things"
"I believe you, I just want it to be 100%"
I was about to say something and then Aaron and Nick came in
"Hey Candy, hey Zak" Aaron said
"Hey Aaron" I said smiling
"You ready for that concert tonight?" Nick asked
"You know it" I said smiling bigger
"Who ya going with?" Aaron asked
"Work-a-holic over here" I said pointing to Zak
"Guessing it's payback" Nick said smirking
I just nodded
"Guys, can we please focus on the evidence right now" Zak said crossing his arms
"Are you sure you want to take him with you?" Nick asked
"Yeah I'm sure and if he doesn't stop acting like a total jerk about this concert he can say goodbye to me being on the team and goodbye to our friendship" I said looking at Zak with a warning look
We stayed at the office for a couple of more hours before heading somewhere else.
"So, Candy, where do you want to go eat at?"
"I can pick anywhere"
"Yeah"
Maybe, No, I had that the other day... what about, wait I had that last week...Oh, I know I thought
"Taco Bell"
Zak looked at me weird
"What? I haven't had Taco Bell in 2 months, I need it"
"Alright, we'll go to Taco Bell"
we headed to the nearest Taco Bell. Once we were there we parked and went inside and ordered our food. I had 2 soft shell tacos with a coke and Zak had a crunch wrap supreme with a coke. When I was done eating I grabbed my purse and went to the bathroom
I know this isn't the best place to be doing this, but it's almost time I thought
I took out my toothbrush and a small tube of toothpaste and brushed my teeth. When I was done I put everything back and went to Zak
"Ready?" he asked
"Ready" I said practically jumping up and down
"Let's go if you want to make it in time for the meet and greet"
We then got into the car and headed to the MGM Grand Arena.
"Candy, calm down alittle, well be there in 10 minutes"
"But I'm too excited to calm down"
"Listen to the radio"
I leaned towards the buttons and Zak said
"Oh and no country stations"
"Fine" I then turned it to a station that was playing Katy Perry.
Before I knew it we were in the MGM parking lot. Once we parked we got out and headed towards the meet and greets. We were 5th in line so I didn't have to wait long
"Zak, thank you sooo much"
"Not a problem Candy, what are you gonna want next year?"
"I don't know, it's only been a day since my birthday, so I've still got 364 days to think about it"
Zak just smiled
If he only knew I thought
A few seconds later it was my turn to get my picture taken with Rascal Flatts
"How are ya sweetheart?" the lead singer asked while giving me a hug
"I'm doing good" I said hugging back
"What song are you hoping that we do?" the bassist asked hugging me
"Either Broken Road or I won't let go" I said
"Well guess what, were doing both of those tonight" the guitarist said hugging me
"Yay" I said excitedly
I then stood next to the lead singer and the bassist was on my left and the guitarist, since he was taller he stood behind me and I got my picture taken
"Hope you enjoy yourself" the lead singer said
"I will" I said and then waited for Zak by the door.
A minute later Zak came to me
"Ready to go to our seats"
"Yeah, as soon as we get some drinks"
"I'm with you on that"
"Zak, can you at least act like you're having a good time because if you're not having a good time, then I won't be having a good time"
"I am having a good time" he said as we made it to the concession stand and got our drinks
We then headed to our seats. We were at the very front row infront of the stage that extended out into the crowd, but before we could actually get to our seats we needed to get our bright green arm bands by security.
"These are such an ugly color" I said sitting in my seat
"I know, why couldn't have been black?" Zak asked sitting on my right
"What is it with you and black? I've never really figured it out"
"You can't go wrong with black" he said smiling
"And there goes the cop out answer again"
About 20 minutes later their opener came out and sang for about 25 minutes and then their other opener came out and sang for 35 minutes and then the lights went out. I jumped out of my seat and started screaming excitedly while Zak sighed while shaking his head and standing up next to me. The lights over the stage flashed really fast for like 25 seconds and then stopped. Then the background it up and there were 3 seperate openings, one on the left, middle, and right and there was a figure standing in each opening and then the music started playing and they came down the steps and they started singing and playing their instruments to 'Why Wait'.
I was singing along to every song that they sang, I even glanced over at Zak to find him singing a couple of their songs
So he does like some country songs after all I thought and smiled as the song ended
"We're glad to be in Vegas tonight, you guys rock" said the guitarist
"You know what guys?" the bassist said to the guitarist and the lead singer
"What?" they said at the same time
"I think it's time to do a song that's not uptempo, don't you guys agree?" the bassist said pointing to the crowd
Everybody, including me and excluding Zak started screaming
"I'll take ya up on that" the lead singer said
they then grabbed their own stools and came out on the extended stage and sat down infront of the front row. Then the music started playing and the crowd started singing
It's like a storm
That cuts a path
It's breaks your will
It feels like that
You think your lost
But your not lost on your own
Your not alone
I will stand by you
I will help you through
When you've done all you can do
If you can't cope
I will dry your eyes
I will fight your fight
I will hold you tight
And I wont let go
Zak then took my hand and I looked at him with an eyebrow raised and he started singing while looking straight into my eyes
It hurts my heart
To see you cry
I know it's dark
This part of life
Oh it finds us all
And we're too small
To stop the rain
Oh but when it rains
I will stand by you
I will help you through
When you've done all you can do
And you can't cope
I will dry your eyes
I will fight your fight
I will hold you tight
Oh I'm gonna hold you
And I wont let go
Wont let you go
No I wont
he then kissed me, I was shocked but snapped out of it and kissed back. When we broke apart he said in my ear
"I love you Candy and I want you to be my girlfriend"
Did he just say... I thought
I looked into his eyes it his eyes said it all, I hugged him with tears of happiness and kissed him
"I'd love too" I said in his ear
They sang a few more songs and then it was time to go. When we got into the car and drove off he asked
"Did you have a good time?"
"I had a wonderful time and I didn't know you knew I won't let go"
"I didn't, I looked up the lyrics and memorized that part I sang to you"
"Oh Zak, that's so sweet" I said getting teary eyed again
"Don't start getting mushy"
"Me mushy, you're the one that memorized the lyrics and sang it to me, kissed me and then asked me to be yours, you're the mushy one"
"No, I was expressing my feelings. Being mushy is the box of chocolates, poems, flowers, stuff like that"
"If you say so...um Zak..."
"Yeah?"
"Could I spend the night at your house?"
"Sure, you don't have to ask anymore, if you want to spend the night just say it ok?"
"Alright" I said smiling
We then pulled into his driveway and and went inside. We sat on the couch and watched tv and talked, Zak looked at the clock and it read 3am
"Candy, you ready to go to bed?"
"Yeah" I said yawning
he then stood up and I layed down on the couch
"What are you doing?" he said chuckling
"I'm going to sleep"
"Not down here, come on let's go to bed"
He wants me to sleep with him in the same bed I thought
"We're not going to do anything except for sleep Candy"
I then got up and we went to his room. As soon as I hit the bed I was out like a light and soon Zak was asleep too.