A/N: I would like to dedicate this fic to Jax! Love ya!

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Note: I changed Wanda's personality a lil bit…

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Chapter 1: First Encounter

Wanda's POV

The first day of school always sucks.

It especially sucks if you would go to said school with your bff AND her boyfriend whom you've been pining for like FOREVER.

Yeah. Melanie Stryder has finally hooked up with Jared Howe.

In case you were wondering, Jared Howe is like the heartthrob of our school, Ellenwood Academy. And why wouldn't he be? I mean with his good looks, guitar skills, Most Valuable Player and a straight A student, every girl has probably dreamt of going out with him.

Including me.

Oh yeah –and Mel.

Who got really lucky when she bumped into him one time in the corridor and ended up throwing ketchup on his shirt.

You wouldn't want to cross Melanie Stryder. But Jared acted really bitchy to her at that time so she got pissed off too.

You can just imagine the scene they made!

After that incident, Jared has become really sweet to Mel.

And, okay, I was a bit irritated.

I mean, I was infatuated with the guy too so sue me!

I say too because Mel has confessed to me that she liked Jared since 1st grade.

And she also told me that since that encounter, she's liked him even MORE.

To tell you the truth, I felt a little betrayed. But I just slapped myself mentally because Melanie didn't do anything wrong, and besides, I don't want Mel and I to end up like those girls who ended their friendship just because of a guy!

That will never happen EVER!

So yeah.

I just have to ACCEPT the truth: Jared belongs to Melanie and he will never EVER be MINE.

End of story.

"Wanda, honey, what do you want for breakfast?"

Gee. Nice of mom to interrupt my wonderful conversation with myself.

"Er, pancakes would do Mom"

I absolutely ADORE pancakes!

"Again? Well, okay if that's what you want. Do you want chocolate or strawberry syrup dear?"

I opened the door to reveal my mom wearing a strawberry printed apron and a tired expression.

My mother is a single parent. She got divorced with my dad only two years ago and I have to say that it has been hard without him. Sure, he makes monthly visits but… It's not enough.

And my mother has been a workaholic since that divorce. I got the feeling that it really hurt mom but… Dad… has got another woman and she had no choice but to get a divorce.

I wish my mom would just find the right guy for her and move on with her life.

"Well dear?" she asked me bringing me back to my senses.

"Huh? Oh, chocolate would be nice"

She nodded and ruffled my hair. "It'll be ready in about five minutes."

I hugged her and said, "Thanks mom."

She patted my back and whispered, "Honey, are you alright? You and I haven't been talking for a while now huh? Is everything alright?"

I wanted BADLY to tell my mother all about my woes but I can't afford to trouble her with my petty problems.

So I just said, "No mom. Everything's perfect."

She looked at me for one brief moment and finally she kissed my cheek and went downstairs to cook some pancakes.

I went back into my room and took a bath. After I picked the clothes I was going to wear, I headed downstairs and sat at the dining table. My mother always sets the table for me only. She eats before I do and this morning was no exception. She was there already with her usual office attire and was packing some files in her briefcase. She looked up when I entered the room and sat down at the table for a moment, watching me eat.

"Mom… You're going to be late for work if you don't hurry up", I told her.

"I guess you're right. Well I'm leaving now," she said as she stood up and picked up her briefcase. She kissed me on my forehead and said." Bye Wanda. The keys are on the first pot and close the gates before you leave. I love you dear."

"I love you too mom. Keep safe." I told her. She nodded and I watched as she opened the door and went outside.

And she was gone.

I ate my breakfast, trying desperately NOT to think of Jared.

You see, starting from now on, he's going to carpool me and Mel for...well OBVIOUS reasons.

I heard a honk and gulped.

Oh no. They're already here??

I glanced at my wristwatch and saw that it was only 7:00 a.m.

I heard a car door slam and a few moments later I saw Mel with Jared in her wake.

"Hey Wanda. What's taking you so long?" she asked as she sat down on the chair opposite mine.

I shrugged and nodded at the plate at the table. "Pancakes?"

She frowned. "Hey Boo. What's wrong?"

Woah. How'd she guess that I'm feeling a little… odd when Jared is somewhat near me? Or near her for that matter?

Hmm… maybe that's one of the hazards of being bff with your crush's girlfriend.

Anyway I opened my mouth to tell her that NOTHING is wrong when she suddenly interrupted me.

"Never mind, don't answer that."

"Hey Mel. It's called the Chill Pill. Use it."

She rolled her eyes while Jared tapped his foot impatiently at the floor. "Guys I hate to be a party pooper but we're going to be late if you don't move it."

"Tell Wanda that."

"I heard him perfectly Mel."

I have such a good sense of humor. Unfortunately, my best friend doesn't think so because she scowled at my direction. Believe me, Mel is actually a very NICE person but when she's got her period she can be REALLY cranky.

"Mel lay it off. Come on Wanda, I'll help you clear your plates."

"Why thank you much obliged."

"Anything to get us to school faster," he mumbled.

"Why are you guys so keen to get to class anyway?" I asked Mel who was checking her reflection in a spoon.

"It's the first day of classes Boo. I've got a new adviser and believe me she's got to be the strictest teach I have ever crossed in my school life."

"Lucky you. What about you Jared?" I asked him who was now washing the dishes.

God. He looks so… I don't know but at hat exact moment I actually felt that I was kind of his wife and he was my husband.

"Mrs. L. She's actually kind of cool."

Now that shattered my daydreaming.

"Mine's Mrs. Pirette. Do you guys know her?"

I have absolutely no idea who she is.

Mel looked at me and spoke, "She can be kind of strict but… I heard that when you get to her good side, you're going to be treated like a royalty in her classes."

COOL!

"But, what if you get to her bad side?" I asked her.

"She's going to make you miserable for the rest of your life," she said flatly.

"Neat. Just what I needed – a teacher who makes you miserable for all eternity."

"That's why we need to get going," Jared said. I looked at him and saw that he finished washing the dishes.

"I agree with Jared."

I pouted at the pair of them. "Stop ganging up on me guys."

They both laughed and ignored me as they shuffled towards Jared's car.

"Come on Wanda," Mel said.

I grabbed my bag and hurried to the front door.

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I am such an idiot.

Not only did I make Mrs. Pirette my MORTAL enemy I have also embarrassed myself in front of Jared!

It all started when I bumped into a certain Ian O'Shea.

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A/N: Er… what did you guys think?

I'm not exactly good when it comes to cliffies (I'm not good at almost anything if you think about it. Heh).

If you think I'm not good tell me to STOP writing this fic, but if you think it's alright.. well encourage me! Heh. Suggestions and criticisms are really really APPRECIATED.

Love you guys and au revoir!

For now.

Heh.