~LEO~ I pull into our parking lot from Nova's at exactly 7. I hastily hop out of the car and stride towards the house. I had totally forgotten about dinner with the Roberts and if mom didn't call, I would still be laughing with Tripp and Nova. It was so nice hanging out with them, I just wish Rio had stayed a little longer. We watched the Notebook to the end and started talking about general things from movies, to school, to Rio. And Tripp is a nice guy. I noticed how much he loves Nova and I kept admiring how close the two are, hoping that Rio and I will get there someday. I know I met her just the other day, and it's probably too soon, but I am sure I want her to be my girlfriend. At the door, I take a deep sigh bracing myself for my mother's lecture as I walk in the house and I

