PAISLEY AND MALIA WERE IN THE BACKSEAT OF PAISLEY'S parents' car, singing "Hit Me Baby (One More Time)" by Britney Spears.  "So are you girls excited to go to Devin's bar mitzvah?" her mom asked. Paisley nodded her head, "Yeah, it's gonna be so cool!"

"I wonder if any celebrities will be there."  Paisley gasped, holding Malia's hands.  "Oh my gosh, what if SZA was there? I would literally die!"

"Or Ariana Grande? Wait, what if they were both there!"  The two girls squealed, causing Paisley's dad to laugh.  "You two sure love those artists.  Whose Ariana Greenblatt again?"

"Dad, Ariana Greenblatt is an actress. Ariana Grande is a singer, I told you that yesterday.  Remember?"

"I knew that." The two girls giggled, going back to singing. "I love your dress, Paze. It's so cute!" Paisley had on a light green strapless dress with heels while Malia was wearing a light blue spaghetti strap dress with heels. "Thanks, Lia. I love your dress too!"

The car eventually pulled up to the party, allowing the girls to exit and enter the building. With their arms linked together, they were in awe at the party decorations. "This look so awesome!" Malia exclaimed.  "There's Devin, let's go wish them a happy birthday."

Little did they know someone was watching from afar.

ANDY GOLDFARB WATCHED AS THE TWO GIRLS ENTERED the room, noticing how pretty Paisley looked. She always looked that way to him, actually. "Dude, you're staring at her again." Mateo stated, startling the boy. "What? I wasn't staring at her. Let's just continue playing."

After wishing Devin a happy birthday and speaking to some of their classmates, Paisley and Malia walked over to the two boys. "Hey, Andy. Hi, Mateo."

"Hey, girls. You two look nice." Mateo stated, causing them to smile. "Thank you. You look nice too." Andy just stood there, too stunned to speak. "Aren't you going to say something, dude?" Mateo whispered, causing Andy to clear his throat. "What's up?"

"I'm good. What's up?" Paisley stated. "I'm good. Wanna dance?"

"Sure. I'll be right back, Lia." As Andy and Paisley walked onto the dance floor, Mateo noticed Stacy and her friends walking up to them. "Hey, Stacy. I like your kicks." The group of girls harshly glared at him, looking at him like he did something wrong. Malia gave him a small smile, putting a hand on his shoulder. "Don't worry about them, Mateo. I think your kicks look cool."

"Really? Thanks! Do you want to dance?" Malia nodded her head as the two walked over to where Andy and Paisley were dancing. As the two were moving, Andy couldn't help but blush. He really wanted to tell her how she felt. "Hey, can I t-"

"Lucas, you made it!" Paisley exclaimed, hugging the said boy. "I couldn't miss an awesome party! Hey, Lia, Mateo. Hi, Andy." Andy just ignored him, turning to Paisley. "Lili, can I talk to you in private?"

"Oh, sure. Guys, I'll be right back." Paisley and Andy walked off the dance floor, sitting on a couch. "So what do you want to tell me?"

"Uh... well, me and you have been best friends since forever. And... I-" Paisley heard a notification from her phone, sighing. "Sorry, Andy. My mom just texted me that me and Lia have to leave soon. Can we continue this tomorrow?" Andy forced a smile, nodding. "Sure. I can walk you to your parents if you want."

"Sure." As the two walked, Stacy and her friends watched afar. "How are they not dating?" the brunette asked. "I don't know. I'm surprised he's still single."

"He's Andy Goldfarb for crying out loud! What does she not see in him?" Nikki shrugged, "We may never know."

Andy Goldfarb was always going to have feelings for Paisley West. As for Paisley West, she wasn't going to have feelings for Andy Goldfarb.

Well, at least, not yet.

Maya Speaks 💫:

Why were the girls so mean to Mateo?? Like he's so sweet 😭 poor boy was just being nice (he reminds me sm of myself back in middle school omg)

Andy and Paisley are so cute omg 😭 (girly doesn't know that he has a crush on her) also not Andy getting mad at Lucas like him and Paisley are just friends dude calm down 💀

The way Stacy and her friends are so invested in Paisley and Andy's life screams middle school omg also do you guys like the way I wrote Paisley and her friends so far?? Its been a while since I've been in middle school so I'm hoping it was kind of accurate

Also the last line??? It shivered my timbers ngl (I'm never typing that ever again)