THE BLOCK ESTATE

THE IPAD

Friday September 25th

7:08 P.M.

Massie Block cleared her throat signaling the other girls to quiet down.

"As you all know" announced Massie once every one was paying attention, "the boyfast is ah-ficially over!" there was lots of hollering and whoop-whooping from the Pretty Committee, "and you may also know we're once again the school's alphas!" Massie shouted as the cheering continued.

The five girls in a circle on the carpet of Massie's pure white room as they always did on Friday nights. There was a lot to discuss this week. For one thing they had been freed of the overflow trailers and trapped the Briarwood Soccer Boys in them. It was ahb-vious from the way the Pretty Committee had been graciously welcomed back by the other students this past week that Massie once again ruled the school.

Claire Lyons grinned as she clapped along with her friends. It was the first time in months she'd felt this happy. She was exceptionally happy about the end of the boyfast now that she and her ex-boyfriend, Cam, had finally gotten back together. They had taken a long time to talk it over and finally worked everything out.

"Does this mean I can invite the Briarwood guys to my party?" Dylan asked accidentally dipping her bright red curls in the chip dip, not that anyone cared she was the only one eating them anyway. Apparently her latest diet had not survived the week.

"I guess," Massie agreed, instantly regretting the words. The last thing she wanted was for her ex-boyfriend to be at Dylan's birthday party, but she couldn't refuse to invite the grade eight guys when it meant her new crush Dempsey would be there.

"Invite Josh!" Alicia screamed bouncing up and down while trying to cover her boobs. Josh was her boyfriend and was the perfect match for her. He, like her, ah-dored Ralph Lauren and could never resist gossip.

"And Cam!" Claire squealed.

"Let's make a list," Dylan suggested.

"No!" Massie said, "I have something to show you guys first."

Massie skipped over to her Mac computer turned it to face the girls and clicked on the screen.

"Do you know where this is?" Massie grinned.

"Yah," Kristen yawned. Her after school soccer practice had really worn her out, "that's the Tiffany and Co. portable."

"That's right," said Massie "Since the boyfast is over I thought it would be the right time to put the video camera back in the bear that the guys used for ESP."

The girls gazed at Massie who gave them a proud smile.

"How did you get that back in there?" Kristen asked.

"I told Todd that I would hook him up with a girlfriend if he didn't tell a soul." Massie rolled her eyes. Claire's little brother was too easy to control.

"How do we know they have that class in the portable?" Alicia asked.

"Easy, I got a hold of Dr. Loni's schedule and it said he teaches their class at 2:00."

"But we have Science at 2:00," Claire stated "And how are we supposed to on your computer when we're at school."

"I can't skip school!" yelled Kristen. She was on scholarship at BOCD.

"Don't worry!" Massie had that twinkle in her eye, "I can rewind it on my computer."

"But last time we used the web cam we acted like such idiots," Dylan put in. Massie had not expected this much resistance from the girls.

"True, but last time we were in grade seven and didn't know what we were doing. This time we're a year older and now we know how to control ourselves around guys. Remember the boyfast?"

"You're AH-MAZING!" screeched Alicia.

"Alphas have to be," said Massie while applying a fresh coat of pink lemonade flavoured glossip girl on.

"I'm not watching it," Claire said quietly.

"WHAT?" said the other girls in unison.

"Last time Cam and I broke up because of that thing, and now that we're finally together again, well I just don't want to risk anything."

"What-ev," said Alicia who was clearly excited about the whole thing, "I'm low on gossip points this right now."

"You're right Claire. I'm not using it either," Kristen piped up.

"I am," Dylan said, "I like Chris Plovert again and I'm gonna need all the help I can get."

When are we going to watch it?" Alicia asked.

"I can bring my laptop in the Range Rover every morning," said Massie.

"Perfect," Dylan cheered.

"I heart that," Alicia chimed.

Massie smiled. It felt good to be back on top.