Alyss pov.

"I don't want to go!" I said very slowly and seriously so that maybe Cassandra would understand.

It's the millionth time she's asked. No. I don't want to go to Horace's party.

"But why!? Like come on, it will be fun." Cass pleaded, pulling my arm.

"I don't want to have to stress about it!" I said, getting angry now.

"Stress about what?" Cass asked, as if she had just had some realisation.

"You know what." I said rolling my eyes.

"What have you got to worry about? You are the prettiest girl in the school!?"

"Its not that!" I almost yelled, "I can't go when I know Will is going to be there." I said letting out a sigh. Will was not only the cutest, most loveable, person you will ever meet, he is also my crush. I have liked him since grade 5, and now, at 18 its seems pretty pathetic.

"Well avoiding him isn't going to get you anywhere is it?" Cass said, annoyed.

I turned to face her. "Sorry Cass, its just, I can't. I mean he just makes me so nervous." I sighed, feeling defeated.

"Sshhhh." Cass said under her breath. I mouthed to her 'what?' she just shook her head and pretended to find something interesting about her books she was carrying. I sneaked a look over my shoulder to see Will, Horace and Gilan walking towards us. Just looking at his shaggy hair and perfect features made my stomach sore. I quickly turned away before they noticed me.

"Hey, hey!" I heard Horace boom down the hall of the crowed lockers. Me and Cass instantly turned around, looking surprised. "Well, you ladies coming or what?" he asked as they all stopped in front of us.

"I'm in!" Cass said excitedly.

"What about you, Alyss?" Gilan asked. He was a very good-looking guy. Tall, lean, longer brown hair… but not my type.

I tried to avoid Will's eyes, even though I could feel his on me. "Um, I…cant." I said slowly.

Will's head shot up. "Why? It won't be the same without you." He said in the most adorable voice.

I think my heart just melted.

"Because um…" I hesitated.

Cass spoke up before I had the chance, "BECAUSE, she's got this family thing, buts she's trying to get out of it. If we think up some good excuse her parents will probably let her go." I glared at her secretly. She can't tell me what to do. I swear she's going to cop it later.

"…So just count us in." she finished off, flashing a smile at Horace. She so liked him.

"Alright then, catch you girls at lunch." Gilan winked and walked off with the other two boys.

"No getting out of it now." Cass teased.

"I swear, I will get you back BAD." I warned. Cass just smiled.

"Whatever, I just can't wait to see them at lunch."

**

Hey guys, I love the rangers apprentice series and just wanted to get something up. If you really like it, tell me, otherwise I wont continue it because I'm working on a twilight fic at the moment.

Thanks