Massie stood face to face with The Alphas.

Melina stared back, no trace of a smile on her zitless face. Her friends stood behind her, ready to use violence.

"Excuse me, May-see," Melina snapped. "This is my hallway." Massie smiled slightly, and ran her fingers through her brunette curls. She rolled her eyes, the show of false confidence.

"You shouldn't talk to us like that," Massie warned. "You should've seen how many people worshipped us back home." Dylan, Alicia, and Claire nodded. Melina stared back.

"Key words, BACK HOME!" She shouted. Massie balked while Melina and her friends cackled like witches. Dylan sucked in her stomach, Alicia messed with her hair, Kristen stared at the ground, and Claire was chewing at her nails. Melina took a step towards Massie, and cocked her head to the side. Her black curls brushed against her face.

"I think the real thing is, you don't really want to mess with me," She emphasized, no hint of a smile on her face. Massie refused to show Melina how scared she was. Melina was intimidating. She looked like she wanted to crush them. More specifically her. Chloe rolled her blue eyes, and whispered into Juliet ears. Massie heard her say,

"Total Malibu wannabes."

Obviously, Alicia heard it to, because she shot a furious glare in Chloe's direction. Dylan and Kristen were looking like two frightened little puppies, and Claire looked utterly bored. It was beyond annoying. Massie puffed out her chest, and placed her thin hands on her hips.

"Excuse me, but you're about to be trampled by your high-horses," She snapped. The PC snickered obediently. Melina reddened, and turned to smack Chloe's shoulder. The petite blond shrugged, and whipped out her cell phone to text rapidly. Melina gritted her teeth, and turned back to Massie.

"You'd better watch it Block," She warned. "I don't back down from a fight." Alicia looked towards Massie, her eyes raised as to say can I kick her now? Massie shook her head slightly, and smiled sweetly at Melina, who was glowering.

"Good, then we're on the same page," She said simply, before stalking away. Alicia struggled to keep up. She hated running, and had never really tried. Massie was moving at high speed, and she had no idea where she was really going. Alicia was at her side when she slowed down in front of the basketball court.

"What's in there?" Dylan wondered, pressing her ear against the doors. Kristen shoved her out of the way.

"Probably the basketball team practicing," She explained, gripping the door knob. "Should we go check them out?" Claire rolled her eyes, and turned to Massie, who looked like she was considering.

"Fine, let's go. But, we can't look all stalker-ish. Understood?" When the girls nodded, she pushed the door open.

They stood in the middle of the biggest gymnasium ever. The floor was hardwood and glossy, and the racks were polished and clean. The bleachers were coated with comfy metallic silver pillows. Massie smiled, and smiled even wider when she saw the boys of Billard Prep practicing. Alicia gaped at the boys. They were all fit, buff, and very, very cute.

"Ehmagawd, I forgot I have a boyfriend," Alicia whispered frantically, peering over at the guys, who had obviously noticed them. Massie nodded, and squeezed her hand.

"I know, same here," She said. A group of really cute guys approached them. One really cute guy was looking straight at Alicia. Great.

"So, you guys are new?" One of them guessed. When Massie nodded, the blue eyed boy spoke up.

"I'm Matt Berwick." Matt was drop-dead gorgeous. He had shaggy black hair, and tanned skin. He had a basketball in his hands. "This is Ethan Anderson." Ethan also was cute. He looked exactly like Alexis Anderson, whom Massie assumed was his sister. "Ricky Gerald." Ricky was decent with dark hair, and average muscles. He winked at Kristen, who smiled back, "Darren Dorian." Darren was also cute, and he smiled shyly at Claire, who quickly turned away from his white smile. "Nate and Kyle." Nate was very hot, and he smiled at Massie. Kyle was average with brown shaggy hair, and dark brown eyes. He reminded Massie of Derrick…

"Well, I'm Massie Block. These are Alicia Rivera, Dylan Marvil, Claire Lyons, and Kristen Gregory. We're from Westchester, New York." Matt nodded, his eyes never straying from Alicia for long.

"That's cool," Nate spoke up, running his large hands through his perfect hair. "I heard you had a run in with Melina and her Clique." Massie bit her lip. Word sure traveled fast here at Billard Prep.

"Really? Well, um, it wasn't a fight, really…" She glared at Dylan and Alicia for backup, but they were ogling at Matt and Ethan. And Alicia had a boyfriend. Massie cleared her throat, and smiled slightly.

"Well, you guys seem really nice," She concluded. Darren laughed, and dribbled a ball.

"Really? Thanks." It came from Nate, who was still staring at her. She almost totally forgot about Derrick. But, she wouldn't cheat on him, right? She would never stoop so low, correct. But whenever Nate smile, Massie wanted to go back on everything she had ever done with Derrick, and every word they had said.

She was falling for Matt. And she could tell Alicia was falling for Matt. It was obvious she was flirting, but this particular time, Massie couldn't blame her. They were very irresistible. Kristen was making small talk with Ricky, who looked like he was only pretending to be interested, and Dylan was giggling at something Ethan was telling her.

All of a sudden, the guys walked in.

Massie gasped, and ducked her head as the boys froze in shock. Alicia's brown eyes widened, but she didn't move from Matt's side, stupidly. Dylan caught Chris's eye, and pretended to be texting someone back home. Kristen, who was single and free to mingle, had nothing to worry about. But, the rest of them did.

"Block?" Derrick called her name as a question, most likely why she was chatting with Nate Telio. He looked angry, and it stabbed her heart. Massie smiled

"Hey," She said. "We just met some of the basketball team." It was a lame excuse, and no one bought it. Claire was standing off to the side. She didn't look guilty at all. Cam walked over to her, a look of relief on his features.

Matt Berwick glanced from Josh to Alicia in frustration. "What's going on?" He wondered in confusion. Josh glared balefully at him and his blue eyes.

"What's going on is that you guys are flirting with our girlfriends," Josh snapped, his arm around Alicia, over protectively. Massie saw Alicia roll her dark brown eyes in irritation. She noticed Derrick staring at her, and waved goodbye to the Billard Boys.

"Well, we'd better get going," She shouted. "Nice meeting you." She hurried towards the exit, but Derrick was at her elbow.

"What was going on? Why were you talking to them?" He demanded. Massie bared her teeth, and spun around to face him.

"Last time I checked, you were my boyfriend, not my dad," She snarled. The PC giggled, but stopped at the look on Derrick's face.

"I'm not trying to act like a dad, but you can't go around flirting with guys like that. It's unfair." Massie knew he was right. She bit her lip, and side-glanced at both Alicia and Dylan. They were obviously feeling the same way about Chris and Josh.

"Yeah, you're right," Massie whispered, her eyes wide. "We're sorry." Alicia nodded, and so did Dylan. Derrick didn't buy it, but Josh and Chris did.

"We should go to the Starbucks kiosk," Kristen suggested, changing the tense subject. Massie stared at Derrick, and then nodded.

"Ok, I'm in. Let me go to my room and change first." Massie was gone before anyone could say stop. Alicia glared at Derrick.

"She's really hurt you don't trust her," the Spanish beauty snapped. "She's trying to avoid you now." Derrick looked really sad.

"It looked like she was flirting!" He whisper-yelled. "I can't stand it when she goes and does that! I had to say something." Dylan shook out her curls, and stared him down.

"You hurt her feelings. Massie's our best friend." Derrick looked from Alicia to Dylan, and then back to Alicia. Josh stepped back. When Alicia and Dylan got angry, it was bad. Alicia had that Spanish charm, and Dylan was just as fiery as her hair.

"You need to apologize," Alicia persisted, her arms folded across her chest. "Massie's your girlfriend!" Derrick hesitated, and Dylan threw her hands up.

"Whatever," She murmured. "Let's go down to the Café."

Massie's Room

Upstairs

11:00 A.M.

Massie was in a bind. It was love at first sight the minute she saw Nate. He was really cute, and most of all, he was a boy alpha. She had to make a choice before someone, Derrick, got hurt. She changed into a pale pink tank top, and a ruffly pink tennis skirt. It was flirty and preppy. Just like most of the girls at Billard Prep. Massie pulled her hair into a high ponytail, and sighed.

She secretly wished she had been assigned a room with Alicia or Dylan. Alicia knew a lot about boys, and Dylan was fun to be around. But, she was sharing a room with Kristen and Alexis. She had chosen the best bed, by the window, and she was starting to wonder of they should have stayed in New York. But, it was too late now.

"Ehmagawd, Massie, you will never believe what just happened!" Kristen bounced in, a grin on her face. Massie shrugged, and looked towards her theta.

"Um…I give up."

"Ricky, the dark haired boy, just caught up to me, and asked me out!" She shrieked, falling down on her bed. "I can't believe it!" Massie stared in shock.

"Already?" She demanded. "Wow. Where are you guys going?" Kristen was shuffling through her closet, looking for something to wear.

"We're supposed to go to that Olive Garden on campus at eight. I need fashion advice." Massie stiffened. She was starting to wonder if the only reason Claire and Kristen were her friends was to feed off her style, money, and popularity. She needed Alicia's opinion on that.

"Can't, I'm busy. Call Leesh." Massie was putting on makeup, when Kristen faced her.

"Massie, you're in love with Nate, aren't you?" Massie gasped, and gripped Kristen's' arm.

"Shh!" She hissed. "You can't just go saying that out loud! What if someone hears you?" Kristen smiled, and plopped down on her bed by the bathroom.

"Like anyone has there ear pressed against this door," She mocked. "Why can't you dump Derrick?" Massie glowered at her friend, and stomped towards the T.V., and turned it to Gossip Girl.

"I really don't know," She replied honestly. "I mean, Derrick and I have been together for a while now, so I can't just hurt him like that. I'm not that evil, Kris." Kristen reddened.

"I never said you were," she protested, biting her lip. "I don't care if you like Nate. That guy is perfect for you, and I think you'd be better off with him, not Derrick. Derrick has never been capable of real love." Massie knew Kristen was right. But…she didn't really want to admit it.

Massie grabbed a black Coach bag, and headed towards the door.

"You're right."

Alicia was still sobbing as she raced for her room, or to find one of her friends. The memory was too horrible.

Alicia, anxious to see Josh, headed towards his room, which happened to be right down the hall from hers. She had pushed open the door, and had seen Alexis Anderson and Josh Hotz, her boyfriend, in a full lip-lock.

"How could you?" She had yelled, causing Alexis to jump. Josh looked horrified, his eyes wide, and his arm raised to touch Alicia's shaking shoulder. But, Alicia backed up, her head shaking.

"It's over," She sobbed, flinging herself out of the room.

Alicia took a shuddery breath the minute she reached Dylan's room. Massie, Claire, and Kristen were no where in sight. And she needed a friend. Pushing open the door, she caught sight of Dylan, brushing her hair.

"OMG, Leesh, what happened?" She yelled her arms around Alicia in half a second. Alicia sobbed into Dylan's leather poncho, and Dylan didn't seem to mind.

"Josh cheated on me with Alexis Anderson," She sobbed. Dylan was shocked.

"How could he do that to you?" Dylan said, gritting his teeth. "I thought he loved you." Alicia cried harder.

"I did to," She whispered, dabbing at her cheeks, and pulling away from her best friend. "I don't know what to do." Dylan deliberated for a minute, and then clapped her hands together.

"You should do out with Matt Berwick!" She yelled, her green eyes wide with anticipation of the thought. "Josh will grovel on his knees for forgiveness if you do." Alicia though about it, and nodded.

"I guess I should ask him out." Dylan nodded, and the two left the room.

"You bastard," She spat in Josh's pretty boy face. Massie was livid. Josh had broken her best friend's heart. And he was acting like it was all going to be okay. Josh gulped, and looked at his Timberland boots.

"It was a huge mistake," He defended himself lamely. Massie snorted, and placed a hand on her hip.

"You're right, it really was. A bone-headed mistake." Josh flashed a glare, warning her to shut the hell up, but Massie intercepted the look, and looked around Josh's room.

"Alicia loves you. But now, she's probably going to go with someone else. Once you break Alicia's heart, it's a done deal. It's done, done, and done. Nice going." Josh watched her retreating figure, remorse eating at his stomach. Finally, he walked out of his room, and headed off to find Alicia. And what he saw stunned him.

Alicia and Matt Berwick, then sickeningly hot basketball player, were making out in the hallway.