"Danny! Come on! We're going to be late!" Avery called to her twin brother. Both had turned 17 the week before. Avery had long wavy brown hair and blue eyes. Danny had brown spikey hair and grey eyes. Both were middle class.

"Yeah yeah, I'm coming" He said smiling. Every morning the two would walk to school together. Sometimes, the two would meet up with the rest of their friends. After walking for a few minutes in silence, Avery asked

"When's Megs next appointment?"

"Today. Today we get to know the gender." He said grinning sheepishly. Avery laughed at his giddiness.

"Well, I'm happy for the two of you." They arrived at school, and Meg came up and hugged Danny. She smiled and said hello to Avery. Avery said hello back.

"I'm going to go see if I could find Joey" She told them leaving. Avery walked towards the school parking lot and saw Joey standing against his Plymouth Barracuda talking to his gang. He saw her and smiled. Joey pulled her close to him and gave her a passionate kiss. He continued talking after, and Avery noticed Darryl, the captain of the football team watching her. This really didn't surprise her; she was constantly being stared because of her boyfriend, or the classes she was taking. But it was just the way he was looking at her…

The bell rang signaling first class, and Austin made his way to his homeroom, science. They were to be doing lab work today, which meant partners. He hoped that he wouldn't have to be paired with Emma because he couldn't stand her. When he arrived, he realized that his best friend, Darry, had already saved him a seat. Austin quickly sat down, as the teacher told them to get into pairs. While the teacher was explaining what to do, the boys started quietly talking about the latest party. When the teacher told them to start, they did and worked quickly. This was Austin's best subject. They finished first, and sat talking to one another.

"…Darry!" Austin said getting his attention.

"Huh?"

"Are you thinking about her again man? You got it bad…" Austin said smiling. Darry nodded and looked at the back of her head. She turned around and laughed at something her brother had something had said.

"I just… I don't know. I don't feel like she shouldn't be with Joey. I mean she trusts him, and he's cheating on her! She's so oblivious because she trusts him so damn much! He's not even aware how much she loves him! He's a no good hood!" Darry exclaimed angrily.

"How do you know that he's cheating?" Austin asked his best friend. Darry looked down at his hands.

"Because he's cheating with Sophie"

The teacher called their attention. Darry paid attention, but what he just said made Austin think. Why didn't Darry just break up with Sophie? But it wasn't his call. He knew that he would be there to support his friend though. Austin glanced at the clock, and heard the bell ring. He gathered his things, and headed to the next class.

Joey walked to the bathroom. He checked all of the stalls, before knocking three times on the third one. Sophie walked out and immediately attacked his lips. It continued like that for 10 minutes. They broke apart, and Joey quickly stuck his head out of the bathroom and did not see anyone. Both teens didn't noticed Avery standing at her locker. Avery noticed both, and ran to her auto class. The teacher excused her, and she sat at the front next to Darryl. Avery usually sat in the back with Joey and his friends. Darry noticed this. He could see that she looked hurt, and was trying not to cry. Joey walked in a few minutes later and the teacher gave him a look and continued asking his question.

"What are the pumps called for supercharging for power?" A kid in the back raised his hand

"They're called pumpers aren't they?" He asked and his friends laughed. The teacher sighed and Avery raised her hand.

"Yes Avery?"

"They are called superchargers or blowers. Superchargers are fit and placed in the intake system. When needed, they blow a charge of air of about seven pounds or so into the cylinder. For example; if you were just cruising, the pump does nothing. Not pressurizing. The throttle opens and when additional power is needed, the supercharger opens and applies the amount of pressure it's been applied for."

"Thank you" The teacher was called outside, and Darry turned to her.

"How did you know all of that?" He looked into her eyes and realized that she was crying. Avery smiled at him, and wiped her tears.

"Darryl right?" He nodded.

"My dad owns a shop, and almost all of my brothers are mechanics. So it kind of runs in the family." Darry smiled.

"Does Danny?"

"No, he's the artsy one." Both smiled, and Darry decided to ask her why she had been crying. She looked away.

"It's okay. I understand if you don't want to tell me." Avery looked at him and took a deep quivering breath.

"Joey cheated on me." And as she said it, her eyes started to water. Darry put an arm around her shoulders.

"Listen, Avery, don't worry about it alright? Obviously he wasn't worth your time and your love. Joey obviously doesn't know what he's going to miss. I think personally you deserve someone better." Someone like me, he thought.

"Thank you. I needed that." And the teacher walked back in.

"Danny!" The teacher called.

"Yes ma'am?"

"You have an appointment to go too." He smiled and gathered his things, excited for the appointment. Danny walked to the office, and saw Zeke waiting for him. He signed out, and walked with his brother out to his black GMC pickup. Danny also noticed that Meg was already in the car. He climbed in and gave Megan a quick kiss. He drove them to the doctor's office.

"So I'll drop y'all off and come back in half an hour?"

"Yes please." Megan replied. The couple climbed out and shared a passionate kiss before walking in to the office. Danny had booked his appointment for this day too, and the doctor managed to book the appointments back to back. Last year, while walking Megan home from a party, she stepped onto the road without looking. Danny had pushed her out of the way, resulting in him getting hit by the truck instead. As a result, among other injuries, Danny had shattered his knee. He had to have a ball inserted into his knee to hold the joints together. They told him he may never be able to play football again. He did everything in his power, and was quarter back on the team this year.

"Daniel Johnson?" The couple rose, and walked into the room together.

"Alright Daniel, how has the knee been for you?"

"Good," He said while climbing onto the bed. The doctor lightly tapped his knee, and Danny was completely aware that he tapped it. The doctor asked him to sit down, and do a series of exercises, and Danny passed them all. The doctor scribbled down a few notes in Danny's file and stood up.

"Okay Megan, the ultrasound office is on the third floor, room 354." She nodded, and Danny took her hand. Together they walked down to the ultrasound office.

The doctor called her in, and told her to sit on the chair. She did, and the doctor rolled up Megan's shirt, and squeezed jelly onto her stomach. The doctor started rubbing the noise part of the machine around her stomach.

"How many months are you?" The doctor asked.

"Five," Megan replied smiling. Danny took her hand and put the other one around her shoulder.

"Congratulations, it's a boy" Megan started to cry happily, and Danny couldn't take his eyes from the screen. He leaned down and kissed Meg's head, and she wiped her eyes. The doctor printed out 2 copies of the picture and handed it to the couple. They walked hand in hand out to Zeke's truck.

"Y'all want me to drop you off? I said to Ave that I would pick her up from her shift at the Dingo."

"Naw, we'll come too." Danny told his brother. When they pulled up, they saw Avery in the parking lot with Joey. Both were yelling. As they, parked they were able to hear some of the yelling.

"NO! You're not breaking up with me!" Joey yelled.

"Why the hell not! You cheated on me!" She screamed getting up in his face.

"I will not be broken up with by a no good bitch. You weren't even worth my time anyway."

"Good. You can go back and screw around with the endless you have already fucked. We're over." She stepped back, and in a split second, he punched her in the face. He punched her so hard she fell over. Before Zeke or Danny had a chance to do anything, someone punched Joey. A fist fight broke out between Joey, and a well-built male with brown hair. Zeke and Danny ran over and separated the two.

"What is going on?" Zeke asked the two males. Both said nothing, just glaring at the other.

"Ok," he said turning to Darry "Who are you?"

"One of my friends" Avery said as she got up and wiped away the blood that was running down her face.

"I'm Darry." Joey pulled out of Danny's grasp and walked over to Avery.

"I'm glad we're done. You weren't worth my time anyway you slut." He turned and walked away. Avery kept her cool, even though they all knew it was killing her inside. Zeke walked over and gave her a hug, and walked to the car with her, making sure to block everyone's view of her crying. She wiped her tears, and walked back and gave Darry a hug.

"Thank you" She said into his chest. He hugged her back, wanting nothing more than date her and hold her like this every day. She let go and quickly ran to Zeke's truck. She climbed into the bed. Danny walked over to Darry.

"What's up Johnson?" He asked

"I wanted to say thanks. Thank you for sticking up for Avery."

"No problem." They shook hands.