Little authors note. Thank you for the review and the follow! I didn't think I would get any.

As a reaction on the review: I never really liked Ryder either till I read a story about him a while ago. Maybe this story is that changing point for you or not. At this moment I don't know who Jade is going to end up with. At this moment I only have Ryder in my head as a friend to her and I like Beck. Although I sometimes think Jade forgives him too easily. Therefore this story.

Well I hope you all enjoy this chapter. And if you find a mistake don't hesitate to tell me!

The next day, in my head I named it 'My first day without He Who Shall Not Be Named', I stepped out of bed looking awful. In my en suite bathroom I looked in the mirror thinking of what I could do about the red eyes, the puffiness under them and the paler than usual skin with tear streaks all over my cheeks. The tear streaks could be washed away and the same washcloth could be used for my eyes. I looked in the mirror again and decided that the paleness could be worse. The puffiness could be hidden under a load of foundation. It was just as easy said as done. After half an hour I decided I looked good enough to face the head of idiots and all the other idiots today.

"Hey, munckin." I ruffled my brother's hair on the way downstairs and put a pan on the stove in the kitchen. "Are eggs okay for breakfast?"

"Sure." He hopped on the barstool and smiled happily at me. "Is Beck coming to get us today?"

"No." I put a fake smile on my face. This was going to hurt him just as much as it hurt me. Jeremiah loved Beck. Beck always came to his football games with me, unlike our parents and stepmother. And sometimes when there was a parent-teacher conference on his school Beck came with me.

"Why not?" I could see his lip quiver and the little pieces of my heart that weren't broken broke right at that moment. "Doesn't he like me anymore?"

"Jer." I dropped the eggs on a plate and sat next to him. "Something happened yesterday and.." God, I had to say his name. "..Beck and I broke up."

"What did he do?"

This time I smiled for real. It was nice to hear that he didn't think I did something. "He kissed another girl." I stroked his hear. There was no need for him to know Beck did that to punish me.

"What a stupid…turd!"

"I know, munchkin." Just because he looked hurt I dropped a kiss on his head. Yes, Jade West can act nice. "But we'll get over it. Now eat your eggs. The bus should be here in ten minutes." I jumped of the stool and grabbed my own breakfast, an apple. "Lunch money is in your backpack and you have my number if somethings happens."

Jeremiah nodded and started eating. "You know, sis. We don't need anyone else."

I suppressed a smile and lifted my Gears of War bag of the floor. "Only each other. Try to make everyone scared of you today!"

I heard him laugh till I closed the door. Sometimes I wonder if he thinks I'm joking when I say things like that.

It took me about twenty minutes to get to school. Once there I just sat in my car looking at everyone passing by. I really didn't want to go in there, but the chose wasn't mine. It would look weak if I didn't show and it would send a signal to Beck that I couldn't go on without him. Maybe that last one was true but there was no need for him to know that.

"Jadey!" My door was opened with a squeal and a certain red head hauled me out of the car to hug me. "I missed you yesterday! Are you okay?"

"Cat, I'm fine." I patted her back awkwardly. "Could you let go of me? NOW!"

"Sorry!" She laughed happily and dragged me in the school. "Beck is looking for you."

I swallowed when she mentioned that. "Let him look. See if I care."

"Okay. I'll tell him."

She skipped away humming a song and I sighed relieved. At least now I wouldn't have to shut her up and kill Sinjin while putting books in my bag. Now I only had to kill Sinjin. If he showed up. This time I was even looking forward to seeing Sinjin. He was an appropriate anger outlet.

"Jaaade."

Just in time. Without any warning I hit him in the guts and watched him fall on the floor. "Thank you, Sinjin."

I looked down at him. A smile was now plastered on his face. "I love to help you, honey. Maybe we cou-"

"No." Shaking my head I opened my locker and started putting the needed books in mu bag. "Don't even think about it."

My words couldn't stop Sinjin from smiling and he scrambled up. "You need some time to consider. I'll try again in a few weeks."

Before I could even say anything against it he was gone. With a sigh I shake my head again. Sometimes I wonder if I should start worrying about Sinjin again.

"Jade, baby?"

With a loud bang and clattering of scissors I closed my locker door. "Oliver."

"Are you still mad at me? I couldn't sleep because of it."

"And I care because?" I put the most indifferent look I could muster on my face and looked him in the eyes. "You deserve every little bit of sleep deprivation for what you did. Now get out of my way." Just because I elbowed him in the stomach. Enjoying the loud 'Oof' he made.

In Sikowitz classroom I stalled a little. Looking around for the best place to sit, because no way in hell was I sitting with Beck or near that Vega girl. The problem was solved by Cat. She was already seated and waved enthusiastically when she saw me.

"Jade! Come sit here!"

Sitting next to Cat suddenly seemed perfect. Even though Robbie and Rex were sitting on her other side. It was way better than my other options.

"Cat. Robbie." Acknowledging Rex was below me. He was a puppet and even more annoying than Robbie. That's saying something.

"I'm here to, you know? No one ignores Rex!"

He wasn't worth a glare or a response. "Must he be here, Cat?"

"Yeah…" She twirled a lock of hair. "Rex doesn't want to sit anywhere else."

"I do! Robbie won't let me."

"Rex!"

Ooh how amusing this is. No sarcasm. Really. As always Sikowitz was late and this time I wasn't thankful for that. Normally it gave me time to talk and kiss with Beck. Now I couldn't do that anymore.

"Jade?" Cat whispered. "Are you sure you're okay?"

She really wanted to know the truth and she was worried. How could I lie to her again? I looked around and saw that almost everyone was looking at me. Including Beck and little miss 'I will kiss your boyfriend'. I couldn't tell her here. But I could app.

Jade: It could be worse.

Cat: Aah )-: If it makes you feel better I called them turds yesterday

Surprised I tilted my head so I could look at her. She had the guiltiest look on her face I had ever seen. Cat must have sensed that I was watching her because she locked eyes with me and lifted her shoulders a little. As if she was saying 'I couldn't help it'.

Jade: I hate the smiley, but I've never been prouder of you.

Cat: Yeah! (-:

I rolled my eyes. Jade: What did I say about the smiley?

Cat: Oops )-:

"Hello small people!"

Cat screamed at Sikowitz entrance and attached herself to me. She wasn't the only one who screamed and Sikowitz seemed to enjoy every scream he heard.

"Aaah. The sound of all these souls is magnificent. I knew everyone would do that." His smile faltered a bit. "Except of course Beck and Jade. The most difficult couple to scare. You really belong together. Jade is the scariest living thing on earth and Beck impossible to scare."

Wow. Sikowitz really doesn't pay attention. Everyone in school should know by now that Beck and I were broking up. And if some stupid people don't know it by now they will in a second.

"Sikowitz." I stood up. "Beck and I aren't together anymore." I glared at the idiot in question.

Sikowitz seemed very interested in what I had to say. He seated himself on the podium and slurped at his coconut. "And what did you do, Jade?"

"What's that supposed to mean?!" Cat jumped up and almost glared at Sikowitz.

"Cat." I put my hand on her shoulder. "Let the idiot live. You don't have it in you to kill. I on the other hand…"

Sikowitz gulped and started to look for a way out. Luckily for him a cell phone rang. "That's the end of class! Bye!"

And gone was he.