Chapter 2

11th grade

Courtney's POV

"Courtney come on we can't be late again!" Heather called

"Coming Heather hold your horses." I called back

"Take your time mi mejor amiga. Mi amor is exaggerating." Alejandro called

"Gracias Alejandro."

I know what you're thinking. Why is she still friends with them? Well, Alejandro won't let his guard down. He's that good. So I had to keep the charade up all through elementary, middle, and almost high school. I had made it to best friend status that being what Alejandro called me before. I grabbed my book bag and a piece of toast and ran out the door. I climbed into Heather's mustang convertible behind Alejandro, my usual seat. I was next to Lindsey. Lindsey was Heather's best friend and since I was best friends with Alejandro we rode with Heather and Alejandro to and from school. Always in Heather's car though. I hadn't talked to Duncan or any of the rebels since preschool. Actually, I talk to Gwen in English. The one class I don't have with Heather, Alejandro, and their lackeys. I gave Gwen daily updates knowing that she and her boyfriend Trent would pass it to Duncan. Speaking of Duncan the only classes I had with him were Science and Math. I had those with Alejandro too so we couldn't associate.

"So Courtney, do you think Justin is hot?"

"He's okay. I don't really want a boyfriend right now Heather."

"Come on all of us have boyfriends even Beth."

"Yeah Hailey's right I couldn't be happier with Taylor." Lindsey said

I rolled my eyes. Lindsey got everyone's names wrong except Beth, me, and Alejandro it was a little weird. Her boyfriend was really named Tyler and he was a football player. As was Alejandro, Justin, Lightning, Brick, and Brady, Beth's boyfriend. Our other friends were Leshawna and her boyfriend Harold, Katie, and her boyfriend Noah, Sierra, and her boyfriend Cody, Lightning's girlfriend Anne Maria, Brick's girlfriend Jo, and Dakota and her boyfriend Sam.

"Chicas leave Courtney alone, she'll date when she's ready." Alejandro said

I gave him a grateful smile. He smiled back, knowing I hated being pressured into things. Alejandro was a very sweet guy. Lately, I wasn't sure about betraying him. I didn't really want to hurt him now that I got to know him. Then we arrived at school. Alejandro and Heather got out letting us out. They left the seats up so it would be easier for us to get back in after school. We walked inside laughing and talking. I was happy but I missed Duncan.

Duncan's POV

There she was, Courtney Smith. She was my true love since preschool. Sadly she was hanging with Evil-andro and Heather. I really missed her. If I knew how long it would take her to find out Evil-andro's weakness I wouldn't have sent her. All the teasing at recess would've happened but at least she wouldn't have to be part of it. I knew she meant none of it but it still hurt. I had Elementary Functions and Biology with Courtney, but Evil-andro did too. He always watched me. I watched as they walked by with the blond idiot Lindsey. Courtney smiled at me. Then Evil-andro put his arm over her shoulders and Heather's. I was so mad I growled.

"Duncan, dude calm down." Geoff said

"I am sick of watching her walk around with them. I'm stopping the mission. She is mine Geoff. She promised she'd be my princess. I need her or I am going to fall apart!" I yelled angrily

"Dude calm down!" Geoff screamed

"No Geoff I won't calm down!" I screamed

"Oh is the filthy baby upset? Does he need his diaper changed? Or his bottle?" Evil-andro teased grinning

"Shut up Evil-andro!" I screamed

"Make me Disgustin Duncan!" he yelled

I growled and was about to punch him when Geoff grabbed me. Courtney grabbed Evil-jandro's arm.

"Alejandro stop!"

I looked hopeful. Maybe she'll stick up for me.

"He's not worth it."

I looked down sadly. I really missed her. Evil-andro, and Courtney walked away with Heather and Lindsey. Evil-andro making sure he had his arm around Courtney, my princess.

"Dude, do you really have to provoke him?" Geoff asked

"It wasn't my intention." I said calming down after they were gone.

"Come on we'll be late for home room."

Geoff and I walked off to home room. I really missed Courtney.

4th period Duncan's POV

I walked into Biology with Geoff and his girlfriend Bridgette. I saw Courtney sitting at her table with Evil-andro. In front of them were Heather and Beth. Geoff went and took his seat by Sam and Bridgette went and sat by Leshawna. I sat down beside nerdy Cody.

"Anything to report?" I breathed

He shook his head no

I put my head down on the table. Soon the class was called to order.

"Alright class today we are going to dissect a frog. I will put you into pairs."

Mr. Baldwin went around pairing everyone up and telling them what table to sit at.

"Lastly, Mason and Smith in the back room."

Courtney rolled her eyes, Heather looked appalled, and Evil-andro looked like he was going to kill me. I grinned. Finally, I could talk to Courtney.