--2--

I knew it had happened the moment he came back into our room. He and Corrine had been talking in the girls' room for nearly 3 hours. I could tell that he'd been crying. And Marshall isn't the most emotional person, so I guessed the talk must have been pretty full-on.

"Hey man." he said

"Hey." I answered simply.

What was I meant to say? I know girls have huge chocolate eating cry-fests with their friends after a break-up but…it just didn't seem appropriate to suggest right now…or ever for that matter.

"Corrine and I broke up." he stated.

"I'm sorry dude," I attempted to sound comforting,

"It's ok. It was a mutual decision," he explained,

"That's good," I was still unsure of how to consol him,

"Yeah, I guess I'm single again," he laughed, but I could tell he wasn't thrilled,

"Join the club" I laughed too- Then regretted it once I realized that comparing me to him was not exactly comforting.

"Speaking of that, I haven't heard you talk about Josie in a while. You still into her?" he asked.

Truth be told, I hadn't really thought about it. Over the summer Josie and I had become really close. She had stayed at my house when her mum had gone away on business. The closer we got, the more I started to see her as a sister rather than a crush. And Vaughn was out of the picture now so I've had a few months to 'make a move' and I haven't. So I guess, no, I didn't like like her anymore.

"Nah, she's just a good friend." I shrugged,

"Glad I'm not the only one whose feelings change so suddenly." Marshall sighed,

"It happens to the best of us dude," I reassured him.

"I guess. I'm going out for a walk. I've still got a lot on my mind." he stood and went to leave,

"Ok, be careful." I told him. After all, it was dark outside.

"Yes sir." he saluted. "And I promise I'll be home before bedtime as well." he teased as he shut the door.

I was asleep before he got back.

--x--

A few days later we were off to camp. I was a bit disappointed to find out Marshall and I were on different buses but at least we would be sharing a room when we got there.

I decided it was best to keep the fact that I had seen Corrine's name at the top of my group list to myself.

I'd only been on the bus for about 10 minutes when I saw Corrine walk on. She smiled when she saw me and started heading my way. It was the first time I'd seen her since the break-up, I'd been hanging around with Marshall and we managed to not cross paths with her.

Then it hit me.

Corrine was single now. I'd always known Corrine was a girl- When I first met her in freshman year; I was thrilled a girl was even talking to me let alone one that loves science. But I'd never paid much attention to her because she had always been Marshall's. Since the day they had met he'd had the silliest schoolboy crush on her. But now, it was different.

"Hey," she smiled as she sat down next to me,

"Hey," I answered back,

"Long time no see," she laughed,

"Yeah, I was…studying yesterday." I tried my best to sound truthful.

"It's ok Lucas, you can tell the truth," she said warmly,

"Marshall's your best friend, it's not like you have to choose sides or anything. In time, we'll all be able to hang out together again just like we use to. It'll just take a little while." she sighed

"Are you okay?" I asked sincerely,

"Yes. Don't worry about me. Josie's been doing enough of that for the both of you," she laughed,

"How's he?" She asked casually,

"He's doing ok." I answered.

She smiled, "I'm glad to hear that." she said genuinely.

"What group's he in?" she asked as the bus started to move,

"Umm 5, I think." I replied,

"So is Josie," she told me,

"Are you two sharing a room there?" I asked,

"Hopefully, I think so," she replied

"Cool."

"Why? Are you still in love with her?" she sighed at me,

I laughed, "Nah, that ship has sailed."

"I know what you mean." Corrine said, looking directly at the back of the seat in front of us, as if she was in deep thought.

"I guess, people just…change."

---x---

A/N- SORRY! For the long wait, I've been totally run off my feet. Next chapter is Marshall's POV and it'll be up as quick as I can type it lol. I love getting reviews…hinthint;-)