Chapter 1

The sound of the final bell which ended the school day had awoken Stephanie Daniels from her sleep. She had always found a way to fall asleep in her Geometery class, and her teacher never noticed. Gathering up her books, and shoving them into her back pack, Stephanie stood up taking a deep breath, then slowly letting it out.

"Fall asleep again Miss Daniels?" Turning around, just as she was about to leave the class, Stephanie stood a few feet away from Mr. Sanchez, her Geometery teacher. So he did notice.

"Sorry, won't happen again." Stephanie mumbled brushing her hair behind her ear.

"Be sure it doesn't, other wise, it's detention for you." Nodding as if to say she understood, Stephanie hurried out of the door, wanting to get out of there. Heading down the spiral stairs, she could hear the jingling of her charm bracelet, something that her mother had given to her when she turned five. Stepping onto the ground floor, Stephanie's phone began to play Before He Cheats. Reaching into her bag and pulling it out, she checked the caller ID as Sabrina flashed across her screen. Clicking Accept, Stephanie put her phone to her ear. "Hello."

"Well, Someone sounds sleepy." Sabrina said on the other end of the phone.

"As usual, I fell asleep in Math."

"Such shame, cause you look a bit tired too." Un able to get a word out, as soon as Sabrina had said that, there was a click and the line went dead. What the hell? Stephanie thought to herself. Her bestfriend, Sabrina Sanders always called Stephanie, said a few words, then hung up. But of course, she always was near when she did it. Except this time, she didn't seem to be around.

Walking out the doors of the Math and Science Building, Stephanie took in the fresh, country air. Stepping to the side, and leaning against a wall, she glanced around the schools courtyard. "Stupid boarding school." She muttered to herself. When Stephanie was 14, which was only last year, her father decided that the New York City life was way to much of a "bad" influence on his daughter, so he sent her away to a co-ed boarding school, otherwise known as, Vista Heights.

The school was located about 650 miles outside of New York City in a small little country area. It was really nice of a location too. It was a big and beautiful school, it also had many places to sneak off to. But sadly, the school was gated and in order to leave, you must have permission.

Closing her eyes, and trying to think of what it would be like if she was back in New York, Stephanie took another deep breath. But just as soon as she was getting into thought, something shook her shoulder, or more like someone.

"Like I said, you look sleepy." Said a voice that sounded familiar.

"And you always tend to find ways to prevent me from sleeping." Mumbled Stephanie opening her eyes. Sure enough, the person that shook her from her little day dream she was getting into, was her best friend, Sabrina.

"What can I say? It's my job." Slightly rolling her eyes, Stephanie gave her best friend a smile. Ever since last year, when they were freshmans, Sabrina and Stephanie have been by each others side.Stephanie and Sabrina were known around school for being the bitches. They threw all the great parties in their dorm, hooked up with all the hot guys. All in Freshman year. But now it was Sophomore year, and things were about to change.

Shakeing her head, Stephanie started for the dorms. "So, first week of school. Who's your victim for the Back To School party tonight?" She asked

"Well, Jake Harper is looking mighty fine as always this year. But, theres always the rest of the Juniors and Seniors. I mean our class is so last year." Sabrina smiled and pointed to the group of Senior boys walking by. In that group of football playing boys, stood a tall blonde haired, brown eyed boy, someone neither girls have seen before. "He new?"

Shrugging, Stephanie bit her lip. "I've never seen him, so most likely."

"Well, he's yummy. I want him for tonight." Sabrina gave Stephanie a wink.

"What happened to Jake?" Stephanie asked as she pushed the doors open to Aplha dorm. There were two girl and guys dorms buildings. The girls were Morgan and Steinbeck Hall, while the boys stayed in O'Neil and McKenzie Hall.

"I'll take em both!" Sabrina exclaimed. "Besides, more the marrier." Stephanie laughed and headed for the stairs slowly walking up them. She herself, had no date for the big bash down at the football field. Sighing, Stephanie turned on the second floor, and continued for the third. "You seem...depressed."

"Huh, oh, just wondering who I am bringing to the party tonight." Stephanie said as she turned onto the third floor and headed for dorm 104. Both, her and Sabrina had shared a dorm, which is basically how they became good friends. Turning the handle, and pushing the door open, Stephanie stepped into the dorm, throwing her backpack onto the ground, and flopping onto her bed.

"Well, hunny, there are plenty of guys. But, I on the other hand, am going to go search for Mr. Jakey Cakes." Sabrina said as she threw her own back pack down and headed back down the stairs. Sitting up, Stephanie walked over to her closet pulling out a pair of track pants and a tank top, and changing into them. Putting on a pair of running shoes, Stephanie stood up and walked out of her dorm and to the track.