(DISCLAIMER: I do not own the Clique.)
"Congratulations, Class of 2013!" The principal shouted. Huge cheers erupted at the statement. Four best friends ran toward each other and threw themselves in a messy hug, which caught the attention of everyone. They all secretly wished to be part of that perfect four-some. A tall, ethereally beautiful blonde appeared who goddess-like, jumped up and down animatedly, an elated smile on her face. Next to her, a slim, model-beautiful brunette was screaming excitedly like there was no tomorrow. A shaggy-haired blonde guy with toned, visible muscles like an Abercrombie model, and a smile that could melt any girl's heart, was cheering madly, grabbing the blonde girl's waist and whooping. Almost as excited as his friend was a tall, handsome dark-haired boy, who hugged his two best friends and girlfriend, shouting himself hoarse, and wishing that the moment would never end. They, four best friends, jumped and formed a four-person conga line, laughing and making everyone green with envy that they weren't nearly as perfect, gorgeous, and happy as them.
"I CAN'T BELIEVE WE'RE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES!" the blonde goddess screamed, hugging the brunette model. They all laughed at her joy, but felt exactly the same way. Pushing past the crowd, they made their way to their tree, the huge oak that stood in the corner of the enormous lawn. The shaggy-haired guy hoisted the blonde onto his shoulder, and ran to the tree with a loud laugh. The brunettes entwined hands and ran after them, and all collapsed in a big heap on top of one another. They giggled, then sat and lay down in a circle, all their bodies overlapping.
"So guys, where are we all headed this coming September?" the brunette girl asked, though they all knew perfectly well of the answers.
"Stanford, baby!" the blonde girl jumped up and shook her butt in all their faces.
"Hey! That's my thing, Claire!" Derrick complained, laughing.
"Puh-lease! NYU is calling my name, honey!" Massie said in her 'I'm-so-much-better-than-you' voice, then broke into a teasing smile.
"Columbia's the way I roll!" the dark-haired boy shouted. Everyone laughed at the childishness of the phrase. "But seriously, I couldn't live any farther from Massie than I already am." He said, putting an arm around his girlfriend's waist.
"OOOOOH!" Claire and Derrick cooed, laughing. "Lovebirds!" they yelled simultaneously.
"Aw, thanks Joshy!" Massie crooned, pecking her boyfriend on the lips.
"And Derrington's off to Brown…" Claire pouted.
"Actually, I have a surprise for everyone!" Derrick shouted, jumping into the center of the circle. He faced Claire with a smile. "I'm going to Stanford!" he yelled, causing everyone, especially Claire, to shriek with excitement. She launched herself into Derrick's lap, and wrapped her arms around his neck.
"But what about Brown?" she asked in the adorable voice of a five-year old. Derrick kissed her cheek.
"Brown can live without me. I just don't want any new hotshot stealing my girl away from me while I'm gone." He said with a mock stern tone. Claire smiled, and leaned her head toward him, so their foreheads were touching.
"I was more worried about you flirting day in and out with some love struck girls when I wasn't around to kick their asses!" she whispered, and the four of them laughed. Then the blondes leaned in and started kissing each other so passionately, Massie and Josh had to pull them apart.
"Dude, get a room!" Josh laughed, pulling an awestruck Derrick away from Claire. Massie laughed, and smacked Claire's arm playfully.
A few feet away…
Cam Fisher stood near the refreshment's table, watching the foursome, with his latest girlfriend's arm slithered around his waist.
"Hey Cammie…" the girl crooned in a scratchy voice in his ear.
"Ugh. What do you want Olivia?" he demanded, glaring at the plastic-blonde who looked nothing like his goddess-beautiful ex-girlfriend who was busy kissing his ex-best friend. She looked at him, a hurt expression on her face. She stroked his arm and gave him a smile that was supposed to be winning, but looked more toothy and obnoxious.
"I just wanted to tell you how excited I was that you're spending the summer with me in California before we go to Harvard together!" she squealed. Cam rolled his eyes.
"Olivia, you didn't even get into Harvard. You're just living in the apartment with me. And change of plans- I'm not spending the summer with you. Or sharing an apartment. In fact, we're breaking up now." He said carelessly, spitting an olive pit onto the ground.
"WHAT?" she screeched angrily. She grabbed her cup of water, threw it in his face, and slapped him with all the force she could muster. And damn, that hurt bad. Shaking it off, he sauntered off toward a table where a sullen redhead, blonde, and raven-haired girl were sitting with a few of his guy friends.
"Hey guys, what's up?" he asked, sitting down. The entire table looked at him, and gave him an amused look.
"You broke up with Duh-livia just now, didn't you?" Alicia asked, inspecting her nails. "You could hear her scream from a mile away." He shrugged and leaned back carelessly. The entire table was watching Claire, Massie, Derrick, and Josh jealously as they wrestled, laughed, and talked with each other. Kemp, Griffin, and Chris were gazing at Claire and Massie with evident lust, as Alicia, Dylan, and Kristen were envious that they weren't the ones having a great time.
"What happened?" Cam asked. No one answered. Because they all knew the answer. At the start of high school, the Pretty Committee had drifted apart. Massie and Claire became a popular tight two-some on their own, forming a true, Blair Waldorf-Serena van der Woodsen pair. Alicia hung out with the preppy, B-lister cheerleaders, Dylan with the art freaks, and Kristen with the jocks. Cam had cheated on Claire with Alicia, causing Claire to dump Cam, and Josh to dump Alicia.
Derrick was still dating Massie, but secretly had a crush on Claire. Massie just didn't feel the same way to Derrick as she did before. So they mutually broke up, and decided to just be friends. Derrick got with Claire, and together, they got Massie and Josh to become a couple. Now the four of them were the most popular group at BOCD, leaving Cam, Alicia, and the rest of the group labeled as hopeless LBRs.
Meanwhile…
"Eh my gawd, I'm already crying!" Massie lamented. "My mascara's totally going to get ruined!" Josh kissed her cheek, and rubbed her back soothingly.
"You look beautiful no matter what." He murmured into her ear.
"Aw, Massie, don't cry!" Claire hugged her best friend. "Remember, this is why we're spending summer together in Nantucket! Just a beautiful yacht, a private island, summer house, beach, and all of us together! It's going to be incredible! And remember, everything we do, including shopping, we're all going to do together, unless Massie and I aren't in the mood." She giggled. "With the exception of sharing rooms. Because we all know what the rooming arrangements are-" she paused, looking at the boy's eager faces. "Me and Massie in one room, and Derrick and Josh in the other." She finished, falling backwards, laughing at their boyfriends' stricken faces.
"What?" they shouted at the same time. Massie stopped crying and chuckled at their antics. Claire raised her eyebrows suggestively.
"Well, it is subject to change." She scooted over toward Josh, and placed a hand seductively on his thigh, stroking it, with a mischievous glint in her eye. Derrick's eyes widened jealously and he immediately grabbed Claire away, and started kissing her so hard, she could hardly breathe. Massie and Josh laughed. Claire eventually got away from Derrick, with a gasp, shouted, "I was KIDDING, Derrick! We're going to share a room, happy?" she squealed when he started to tickle her. "Stop it!"
At the LBR table….
"Well, boys and girls, looks like we're headed off to Nantucket." Alicia said, hearing the last part of the conversation. Cam nodded silently, gazing at his ex-girlfriend longingly. The rest of the group murmured their agreements, and got up to leave. Dylan turned to walk to her famous mother, but turned her head a fraction of an inch behind her.
"We're getting back in. And if we don't- we're going to make this summer the worst they've ever had." she said softly, but everyone heard her and nodded.
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