AN: Hi, I decided to do a CoreyxLaney story while I'm trying to get inspiration for my other story. I couldn't stop wondering how Corey and Laney are friends when Corey is popular and Laney isn't the popular type. I hope you enjoy, whoever is reading this.

ALSO: I NEVER EVER intend to copy, so if some part of this story is a bit too similar to something else then PM me and I'll see what I can do.

High School Year 10

Laney's POV

I feel his eyes, staring at the back of my skull. I know he does not want me to sit by myself but honestly I don't mind... Well maybe that isn't completely true but 'that' group made it quite clear to me that I am not welcome.

Let me start at the beginning. Hi, my name is Laney Penn, I am a bassist and currently in Grojband. When I was younger I was bullied severely and I never trusted anyone ever again. I was too young to fight back so eventually I convinced myself that they were right... That I was a waste of space.

I began to play instruments to distract me. That eased the pain but didn't make it go away completely. Ever since then I've been healing mentally and getting myself confidence but I know I'll never be the same. Grojband is my main confidence booster, but that only cures 90% of my problems. I remember when Corey made the first action, asking me to sit with him at lunch since I looked 'lonely.' I had said yes but then I saw who he sat with, 'them.'

The asses whom bullied and teased me with no intension of stopping. I had thought about backing out, but I had said yes and I hate backing out after agreeing to someone so I sat down. Keeping my eyes down, concentrating intensely on my food. I still remember what they had said, right in front of my face, as if I wasn't there.

Flashback

"What is SHE doing here?" The ringleader Montana demanded, flipping her golden locks behind her shoulder.

"What is wrong with her being here?" Corey had asked, oblivious as ever. I had just kept my head down. Montana realized that her perfect reputation for Corey had been ruined.

"Nothing, just nothing," She muttered through gritted teeth, glaring at me. All I've ever done is look like a guy and this is how I get treated. High school is great.

End of Flashback

Needless to say I didn't go back to 'that' table anymore. The 'popular' kids also wanted to make that clear so guess who got a beating that day. Go on guess. That is right. Me. Their words filled with venom and ice, menacing and just daring me to go to 'their' table again.

I was pulled out of my trance as I felt a hand on my shoulder, I jumped and the person behind me laughed.

"Wow, your normally not this jumpy Lanes," Corey said as I glared at him.

"Not funny." I said, he raised his hands in mock surrender. There was a awkward pause until I had had enough.

"Did you just come here to creep me out?" I said.

"No I was coming to ask you if I could sit with you. Because if you don't come over there I'm staying here." He responded. I looked over his shoulder and met 'their' eyes. They were glaring at me behind his back.

"Core, I'm not that sure that's the best id-" I was cut off by his irresistible puppy dog eyes. I tried to resist but no one can resist that look.

"Fine," his face lit up, "But." His face fell. "You can't invite Montana and crew." I finally finished.

"Oh, that's fine, they were getting clingy anyway," He said.

"What do you mean?" I asked, "You're going to go back to them tomorrow, right?"

"Why would I go back when my best friend is here?" He said.

"I dunno, I guess I thought that they were your lunch buddies," I said.

"Nah, I hung out with them because I thought that you wouldn't let me sit with you," He said confused as ever.

"I'd always let you sit with me," I said, cheeks a faint red.

"Okay," He responded, "Nice to know fella." The bell rang.

"Well, see you later," Corey said as he walked off.

"Yeah, see you," I responded quietly, knowing he wouldn't hear.

End Of School

Laney's POV

"Corey sat with you and I want to know why," A voice behind me said, I dreaded turning around but knew I had to. Montana.

"I mean, did you bribe him, blackmail him… What did you do?" She continued on not caring that no one was listening.

"He sat down on his own free will," I said quietly, without my usual spunk and attitude.

"That's a lie and anyone knows that, and do you know what we do to liars?" I stayed silent.

"That's right! We beat them! Come on peeps, let's teach her a lesson," Montana said and stood still while her 'friends' did her dirty work. The bitch just watched and smiled.

The pain when the guys hit me was unbearable, I guess they really do pick the football team on muscles. The places where the girls scratched me and pulled my hair went down to the skin, no wonder these girls always won cat fights.

All the while Montana watched and smirked, that hurt more than anything the group did to me. The group would feel at the least a little bit of guilt but her… she was enjoying this, she was feeding off the pleasure of my torture. Corey hung out with these people without knowing, they used his obliviousness to their advantage, not caring that he was a human being. A human being that holds my heart. Agh shut brain, now is not the time.

Montana, the girl with the golden locks, the heart of stone, the girl who smiles when people are in pain, the girl with the perfect body.

The girl that is the biggest sadistic bitch…

AN: Hope you enjoyed, I have 2 ideas for the next chapter.

1) Corey sees what happens, and that Montana is controlling it so Montana lies and says she wasn't, Corey sees through that which puts their 'friendship' deeper which results in Montana giving Laney hell.

2) Laney snaps and leaves the rest cowering when Corey walks in and believes she is the bully which results in Corey and Montana getting together which results in them giving Laney hell.

Either way, it is Laney bashing all around unless you have another idea, if you do tell me. If you don't at least help me decide out of the two above.

Also, I don't know how to work Kin and Kon into this story, all ideas appreciated. Otherwise they go to another school, and really, is that interesting.

At least 1 review before continuing, reviews make me smile :)

Remember all ideas appreciated!