Chapter Three: I Don't Need This Bull

~Summer~ "Isn't it good to be back and see everyone?" I asked Clarke who still seemed confused. ""I guess so." Clarke answered. "It's so beautiful out here." I continued, referring to the scenery. "Yeah . it is. Summer can I ask you something?" "Silly, you already did." I responded, giving him one of my award-winning smiles. "Umm . why'd you ask me to come out here?"

"Honestly?" I asked. "Honestly."

"I wanted to apologize. I was such a brat on the show . and after the show. You're a great guy Clarke," I said while seductively touching his arm. "So what are you trying to say?"

"Do I have to spell it out for you?" I inquired. He nodded. "Well, I want to give us a chance."

"Aren't you with Kyle still?" He asked, not fully trusting me. "That's over, done with, and not a problem. I want you Clarke." I gave him an innocent look.

"So, just like that?" He was still clueless. Silly boys. "Yeah. Just like that." I answered in a goofy voice. "Cool." "Yeah. Cool." I repeated, giving him a quick kiss on the lips. This would teach Kyle. Too bad Clarke might get hurt in the process, but good things never happened without suffering first.

~Min-su~ "Why'd you let her get to you Kyle? We both know that she'll come running back sooner or later." Shari remarked as Kyle continued to look down at his shoes. "Were you in love with her?" I asked Kyle. He nodded. "Come on Kyle. You didn't actually let yourself fall into the gap did you?" Shari asked, not believing what she was hearing. "I did. I love her." Kyle sighed. "So you're by yourself, but at least she's all by herself too. You're lucky though." I commented. "I'm lucky?"

"Yeah. She's got no one else. She said so yourself, no one liked her. So you're the lucky one." I tried to console him. "Cheer up Kyle." Shari whined. "Yeah. You can't go onstage on Saturday looking like your dog just died. That'll just bring more attention to her and that's probably what she wants. If you really want her, make her see what she's missing out on. Don't let her see your pain." I told him, talking from experience. Using that knowledge, I had gotten most of my boyfriends back, only to find out that hey weren't worth the stress. But I won't tell Kyle that. He's a smart boy. He'll figure it out.

~Shari~ "What's with all the sad faces?" A familiar voice asked. I turned around only to see Chasity. "Chasity!!" I ran up to her and gave her a hug. "I thought you weren't coming."

"I wasn't, but then things worked themselves out and everything was okay. So I came." She explained as I gave her another hug. "Hey Kyle." Chasity said cheerfully. "Hi." Kyle answered in an exasperated tone. "Hey," Min-su said to Chasity, who gave her a warm smile. "What's wrong with Kyle?" She asked me. "It's a long story that has to do with a little someone named Summer." "Oh. Is it bad?" Chasity inquired. "Worse than that." Min-su cut in.

~Drew~ "So where to next?" I asked Nancy after I had given her a chance to "freshen up." "I don't know. Where is everyone?" "Probably waiting on us. You took a good three hours to get ready." I complained. "It's not my fault. No one told me, in advance, that the nine of us were going out to eat." She responded. "Nine? There are eleven of us." I told her.

"Eleven?" She gasped. "You mean someone else showed up." "Yep." I answered shortly. "So . who is it?" "Can't tell you." I replied simply. "You can't tell me? Why not . Wait. How is it that you know about this, but I don't? Are you joking Drew?" Nancy asked, not believing me anymore. "I guess you'll just have to wait and see." Nancy wasn't pleased with my answer, so she took her purse and bopped me on the head. "Ouch," I said jokingly, touching the spot that she hit. "Please Drew." Nancy rolled her eyes as I wrapped my arm around her waist. She looked at me, but didn't say a word.

~Netherland~ "Madame. Your carriage awaits you," Noel said with a fake British accent. "Ha. Ha." I replied with my real accent. He held the door open for me as I followed him to his car. "You actually live here?" I asked as his car started to take off. "Yeah. Do you not like L.A. or something?" "Not particularly. It's so dirty and immoral." I began. "Do you know what people here do?" "People here do the same as people anywhere. It's all apart of human nature." Noel explained as he started to play with his blue curls. "I still can't believe that you dyed your hair. It was such a pretty color." I remarked.

"What's pretty about the color brown?" He inquired. "Well, my hair is the same color, so that would say a lot about it." I got offended. "You're so uptight. Loosen up a bit." Noel suggested as I shook my head. "You know if mother ever found out about this I'd be in so much distress. My life, my existence would be over. I'd be on my own." I explained, pulling my hat over my head. "Does she really hate me that much?" "Worse. She despises you. Mother like flies more than you and flies are the scum of the earth."

"Actually it's called . never mind." "Do you like it here in L.A.?" I asked him as we were stopped by a red light. "Why else would I stay?" "Could I . come look in on you?" "What do you mean?" Noel took a left turn. "Come see you." I spat out, feeling like I was a teenage girl again. Well, I was still a teenager, but I was going to college, so I was much more mature. "Of course doll. You can visit anytime you like." Noel told me. "Was it that hard to ask?" I nodded.

~Xavier~ "I don't understand why you're so sick Xavier. You never get sick." My mother observed as I spat out another fake cough. If she stuck around any longer, I was going to loose my voice. "Don't worry mama. I'm sure it's just a little cold." "It doesn't sound like a little cold. I was beginning to think that you were immune to the common cold." My mother told me. "Go ahead. The people at the convention will miss you." I urged her. "Are you sure you'll be okay?" She asked. My mom was such as worry- wort. "Positive. Go." I shooed her away as she smiled, gave me a hug, and left the room. Good. Now let the party begin. ~~

(A/N: Aren't you guys happy that I finally updated?! I almost thought that I shouldn't continue, but the responses to this story was excellent and I decided to type another chapter. I know this chapter is kind of boring, but it'll get better in the next one. Let me know if you have any ideas on how to make this story different and/or better. Feel free to e-mail me with comments and ideas. Thanks again!)