Chapter 28 - "Kade knows the dance too."

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The next day, Lennon and Kade went into Boston with Robbie and some of their cousins to tour around. They showed Lennon all their favorite spots. Like the mall where Robbie had nervously peed on Santa Clause. The bridge in the park where Gwen got engaged. The corner where Kade, Noah and Will use to perform, trying to make money.

They ended the tour at Faneuil Hall, crowded around a table, sharing desserts. Lennon tried to smile and look engaged in everyone's stories but she was exhausted. After a few bites, Lennon sat back and rested her head on Kade's shoulder. He took her hand and kissed her forehead.

"You doing alright?" he asked quietly.

"Yeah," Lennon said, looking up at him and smiling.

He studied her face for a moment.

"Lennon and I are going to look around," he said, standing up. "How about we meet up at the car in forty-five minutes?"

"Ok," Robbie said.

Faneuil Hall was situated in Quincy market, an outdoor mall filled with stores. At the center, was a two-story Christmas tree, already set up. The moment they stepped outside, Kade dropped Lennon's hand.

He didn't say anything as they walked between the trees, his hands in his pockets. The visit with Kade's family was going smoother then Lennon had imagined but it was exhausting pretending twenty-four seven. Walking along with Kade she could just be herself for a little bit.

"How about a Christmas ornament for your family?" Kade asked, nodding towards one of the stores.

"Sure," she said, following him into an ornament store.

The store was packed with shoppers. The walls were lined with every type of ornament there was. Christmas music drifted from speakers, muffled by overlapping voices. Lennon made her way through the thick cluster of shoppers to a staircase and climbed to the second floor, relieved to find it less crowded. She wondered through the different sections, her eyes taking in the ornaments. Kade found her minutes later as she picked her simple Christmas tree ornament.

"Thats nice," he said.

"Are you getting anything?" Lennon asked.

"No, I think my parents own every ornament in here."

"I'll just get this and then we can head back to the car," she said.

They turned around to see two girls staring at them.

"Let's go," Kade said quietly, taking her hand.

Lennon felt a weight drop on her shoulders from the excited look in the girls' eyes. She already felt overwhelmed performing for Kade's family; she didn't want to have to perform for fans as well. The girls hovered as Lennon made her purchase and then approached once they stepped out of the store.

"Kade, Lennon," one of the girls called.

Lennon felt Kade freeze for a second before a smile slipped onto his face. She followed his example.

"Hi," he said.

The girls let out excited giggles.

"I love you!" one of the girls said.

Kade smiled.

"Can we get a picture?" the other asked.

"Sure," Kade said, no hesitation in his voice.

The girls stood on either side of Kade and Lennon as their mother took the picture.

"I can't believe we ran into you!" one girl said.

Kade stepped back slightly and pulled Lennon with him.

"It was nice meeting you," he said, making it clear they were moving on.

They turned and walked away.

"OMIGOSH!" someone screamed. "I found you!"

"Sh*t," Kade whispered.

Lennon could feel her adrenaline kick in.

They turned, finding a girl trembling with excitement. Her eyes were big and her mouth hung open.

"Hey," Kade said.

They kept walking but the girl quickly caught up with them.

"I love your music! It has literally saved my life! I went through a really hard break up last year! Your words spoke to me and got me through! You are so amazing! All three of you are!"

The girl's voice was loud and attracted the attention of people nearby.

"I'm happy to hear our music helped someone," Kade said. "I'll be sure to let Will and Noah know."

They didn't stop moving.

"Are they here?" the girl asked, looking around.

She stopped momentarily and Kade picked up the pace. Lennon hurried to keep up with him, their hands clasped.

"How far away from the car are we?" Lennon asked as they reached the street.

"Can I get a picture?" the girl asked, as she caught up with them.

"Sure," Kade said.

He wrapped his arm around Lennon. She smiled and slipped her arms around Kade as the girl took a picture with them.

"Thank you so much!" the girl said. "You have seriously gotten me through so much."

"No problem," Kade said.

He kept his arm around Lennon and they kept walking. Lennon was aware of the small crowd that was following them, even though Kade kept their pace quick. Girls ran up to them, holding up their phones and snapping pictures.

"I love you!" a girl said.

Kade pulled out his phone and called Robbie.

"Hey, how close are you to the car?" he asked him. "Ok, can you come and meet us?"

He was quiet as he listened.

"We'll meet you there," he said.

He hung up.

"Robbie's going to meet us with the car," he said

Lennon thought the crowd would grow smaller the longer they walked, but the girls seemed determined to follow them.

Kade and she were silent and focused as they walked. As they reached the Boston Common, the girls following them took advantage of the space and surrounded them. Their voices rose and they grew bolder. Lennon held tight to Kade's hand as she tried to stay as close to him.

As they reached the corner of the Common, Lennon saw Kade's car parked to the side, the hazard lights on and breathed a sigh of relief. Kade opened the back door for her and he slid in after her. The door was barely shut before Robbie was driving away. Lennon moved over to her side and collapsed back into her seat, feeling drained.

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"What happened to you guys?" Rue asked, as they entered Kade's house.

Lennon collapsed on the couch and Kade took the spot next to her.

"We got spotted," Kade said.

Lennon leaned into him and rested her head on his shoulder.

"I don't even know how. We were wearing hats and sunglasses all day," she said.

"But we took them off when it got dark," Kade pointed out.

"We heard some commotion and wondered if you had caused it," Paige said.

"You always were good at causing problems," Gwen said.

Kade grabbed a pillow and threw it at her.

"It must have been the all the Instagram pictures we've posted the last couple of days. They knew we were in Boston so they were on the lookout," he said.

"I still can't believe it. They must have hawk eyes," Lennon said. "I guess if I ever need someone found, I know who to ask."

"They will scarily find stuff for you," Kade said. "I once tweeted about not having peanut butter for my toast. Half an hour later someone showed up at my front door with a jar of it. She tried to invite herself in."

"That's crazy!" Lennon said. "If I post my grocery list, you think they will deliver?"

"I'm still stuck on the fact that you tweeted about not having peanut butter," Robbie said. "So lame."

Kade threw a pillow but Robbie was too fast.

"What do you think Lennon? I've been working on my zombie slayer moves," he said, slashing his arms through the air.

Lennon laughed.

"Bad form," she said.

"Seriously? Show me better."

She got shoved off the couch and found herself face to face with Robbie, pretending to Kung fu fight.

"You better not be wrecking my house," Margret said, coming into the room.

"Len is teaching me how to defeat zombies," Robbie said.

Lennon used his momentary distraction and slashed his leg.

"Dang it!" he said.

"Rule number one," she said seriously. "You must always be vigilant."

"How about you take a break from zombie training and get stuff ready for sandwiches," Margret suggested.

"Ok," Lennon said.

She pulled Kade up as she passed him, dragging him along. The crowd followed them into the kitchen. Margret and Gwen hung around the edges, while Robbie, Paige, Lennon and Kade pulled out leftovers. Rue appointed herself DJ and music filled the kitchen.

"Show offs," Robbie said, when Lennon and Kade harmonized along to a song.

"Lenny what should I play next?" Rue asked, from her perch on the counter.

"I know what she wants," Kade said.

He gave Lennon a mischievous look.

"How about some B Girls."

Lennon laughed.

"You like the B Girls?" Rue asked.

"A better question would be, who doesn't love the B Girls?" Lennon asked.

Rue nodded, laughing.

"Do you know the dance?" Rue asked, as a B Girl song began to play.

Lennon looked away, slightly embarrassed. The members of the band danced in the music video for the song and Lennon had learned it, along with every single other girl in eighth grade.

"Of course she does," Kade answered for her.

She gave him a betrayed look but smiled.

"I do," she admitted.

"Kade knows the dance too," Gwen said.

Lennon gave him a surprised look as he glared at Gwen.

"I don't know the dance," he said.

"Liar!" Rue said, jumping down from the counter. "We all learned it together."

"I did not voluntarily learn the dance," he said.

"But does that mean you did learn it?" Lennon asked, unable to keep the glee out of her voice.

"Don't encourage this," he said.

"Are you kidding? You have to dance with us!" she said.

She tugged on his hand. Just the thought of Kade doing the girly dance moves made Lennon smile. She was determined to see him dance.

"I'll watch," Kade said, moving towards the barstools.

Lennon wrapped her arms around his waist to keep him from leaving and Rue grabbed his arm to help.

"Not happening," he said, somehow able to drag them both.

Both girls laughed as they tried to stop him, their feet sliding along the tile. Lennon's grip started to slide. Somehow she ended up on the floor in a pile, her legs got tangled up with Rue.

The B Girl's song hit the pre chorus and Lennon and Rue both looked at each other. They scrambled to their feet and Paige joined them in the center of the kitchen. They all moved in sync turning, stepping, and crossing their arms to the music.

As the chorus ended, Rue took the center spot and started to sing into her hand. Lennon and Paige laughed their way through the dance moves. As the chorus came around again, with the help of Robbie they got Kade back into the kitchen.

"Come on!" Lennon said, tugging on his arm.

He crossed his arms and refused to look at her. But as the chorus started, she saw him fight back a smile. She danced close to him, taunting him, until he gave in and joined. He pulled Robbie along. Lennon couldn't help but laugh as Kade swayed his hips and did the little kicks.

As the song hit the bridge, he pulled her close, spinning her around and dipping her. When the final note of the song played, they all struck a dramatic pose. All breathless from dancing.

"I hate you," Kade said, pulling Lennon in for a hug.

"No you don't," she teased, smiling up at him.

"I can't believe I just did that," he said.

"And I got it all on video," Gwen said.

Kade groaned and buried his head in Lennon's shoulder as she laughed.

"Are you laughing at my pain?" he asked.

"Yeah," she admitted.

His frown turned mischievous. Before Lennon knew what was happening he attacked her face with kisses.

"Kade!" she laughed, trying to get away from him.

He stopped after a minute and smiled down at her.

"That's payback for laughing at my pain," he said.

"I'm not sure you really understand how payback usually works," Robbie said.

Lennon turned away from Kade to see everyone but Robbie giving them big smiles.

"So, who wants leftovers ?" she asked.

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Hullo-ullo!

I have to tell you something, you probably guessed that the B Girls don't actually exist but what you don't know is that I based them off an actual 90s band. That band is called A*Teens and they are amazing! Their lyrics are cheesy and their melodies simple, but they are fun songs and let's just say I'm had multiple spontaneous dance parties with my sisters to those songs. Check them out if you want something to groove to. (Yes, that's right I said groove, don't hate! ;)

Vote, comment, follow, dance around in your kitchen and sing into your hand, because really you have to try it at least once!

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