I asked Luke and Jane to stay out of this chapter, so if you like character conversations, I'm sorry, not this time. Why? You'll see.

Another day, another opportunity to get to know East High. Jane did sign us up for the talent show, and not only that, but she also signed the whole group. Me, her, Mark, Jake, Marlina, and even Freda went to the theater twice a week to practice up. It was odd, considering that baseball was my main point in life before I met her.

"Okay, the main dance moves goes like this," Jane said as she was showing us one part of the act we were doing. I didn't get the name, but it was a song and dance deal that we were performing. It felt right practicing with everyone, like it was meant to be, but of course we had our competition.

"I don't know why you guys even signed up." Ella always came up at least once a week to either try to put us down or threaten to get Freda back on her side. Surprisingly, she hasn't even made a move to tell on Freda about what happened two years ago. "Fine go ahead, but you'll wish you didn't when you get on that stage in 3 weeks." Was she plotting something?

Also, the baseball team has been getting better since I joined. I don't think it's because of me, but Mark seems to think so.

"Luke, I would like to thank you," Mark said after a game had ended with us being the victors.

"Hey, you did most of the pitching for five innings," I said.

"Luke, you inspired most of this team when you shown your talent at your first practice here."

My cheeks was burning at that point. "Oh, you don't mean that."

"I do. I though I could lead this team, but maybe I'll put it to a vote later and have you the new captain."

I was a little surprised when he said that. "Mark, I couldn't. You were here last season and this season. You have more experience."

"Maybe, but you know what they say about fresh talent." He sounded like my dad right there.

Everyone was having a good time during rehearsals, but it was the rehearsal 2 weeks before the show that things took a turn for the worst. I never would have seen it coming even if there was a warning about it in my face.

I finally got up the nerve to ask if I could walk Jane home and she said that I could. That was the best moment of the evening. I thought nothing could stop me from having a better day.

"So, how's Biology treating you, Luke?" Jane was wanting to start up a conversation.

I thought it was a good idea too, so I answered, "Well, we got passed the structure of the cell and we're doing some experiments for the next step."

"Yeah, well you won't like the cutting open a frog part at the end."

"Ew, that's disgusting."

I pretended like I had a sickening look, but Jane seen through the ruse and just laughed. "You don't have to pretend. I can see that you want to."

"Have I been around long enough for you to see through me?"

She smiled. "It's not that hard."

When we got to her house, we parted ways. As she got to the door, she looked back at me and gave me a wave. It wasn't the usual friendly wave, but there was something to the sway of her hand, something in her eyes that made it seem different. I waved with the usual as she went in. However, things went from great to disastrous as I went down the road to my house.

"HEY, CHEATER!!" I looked over on the other side of the road and seen some group calling me.

I felt mad for some reason. Most likely about the 'cheater' bid. "What do you want?"

"Got a present for you!" Then out of the corner of my eye, someone threw a glass bottle at me. It was ready to hit my face, but my instinct kicked in and I was able to swipe it out of harms way. "Uh, that wasn't supposed to happen," I heard one guy say. "RUN!!"

They scattered like flies, out of sight, but I didn't care about them, I was wondering what was with the bottle they threw at me. It had something in it, like a letter. I ran home to make sure that nothing else like that would happen.

As I got in the house, I went to the kitchen for something to drink after that run. When I got to the fridge, I noticed a note on there, saying;

Hey there, Luke. Me and your mom went out tonight for a private dinner.

We'll be home by 9:00

With love, Mom and Dad

P.S. Don't start any parties while we're gone.

I had to laugh at the last part. Dad always knew how to put a smile on my face, even if he wasn't there to do it. However, I was still wondering what was in that bottle. I got my drink and sat on the couch. It took a while, but I was able to get the paper out and read it.

Luke Collin, I told you that I would get you back for making me look like an idiot.

But I didn't know you would make it so easy for me.

If you're reading this note, then it means that you have already lost the perfect world you live in.

Don't like it? Aww, well, that's showbiz, and life's like a play.

Your part is about to be cut.

"Ella Montresor!" How dare she try to ruin my life! I haven't done anything to her, other then save a fellow student from embarrassment. However, this was this one question that floated around in my head, what does she mean by 'I didn't know you would make it so easy for me'?

I didn't tell my parents anything about what I found out last night even after I left for school. I thought it was something that I should keep to myself and handle myself. I'm guessing it was for a matter of pride.

As I was walking around the courtyard, everyone was giving me an evil glare that made me feel unwelcome. I didn't understand how someone can root for a person one moment and then boo them the next.

"Luke!" I looked up the stairs and seen Jake, Marlina, and Freda coming down. Jake looked at me with a sense in his eyes that I've never seen before in him, fear. "Please tell me it's not true."

I was getting confused, how would Ella get through to Jake? He's too mind set on something to let her break him. "Okay, it's not," I said with a smile, hoping to make him feel better. "But what are you talking about?"

"You didn't get the message about Jane's last boyfriend?" Freda asked.

"Jane's Ex?" Jane had a boyfriend some time ago? She never told me that.

Marlina got up front. "Yeah, someone started a rumor about you abusing Jane-"

"Abusing?!?" How could someone do something like that, even if it was Ella?

"Apparently so, cause all of the student body is looking down on, not only you, but all your friends, including us."

'Ella, you have gone too far this time!' I thought. "Okay, where can I find this Ex?"

"Behind you." I knew that voice, and as I turned to see Mark behind me, he grabbed me by the color of my shirt and pulled me up.

All the students in the courtyard started to ring around for a perfect fight scene; the star pitcher verses the head player.

"Mark? You were Jane's boyfriend?" I said, trying to keep myself up above his hand by pulling his down.

"Yes, were." He threw me down on the ground. I was starting to wonder where the administration was to stop this. "However, I still care about Jane Corral and I am NOT gonna let someone mistreat her."

"Dude, I didn't-" Before I could finish, I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my side. He kicked me? The head of the baseball team kicked the one he was most proud of?

"I don't want to hear your LIES!!!" I tried to get up, but he picked me back up threw me against a chair nearby, not hidden by the crowd. "You would have to prove that you're telling the truth!"

"Prove!? You want me to PROVE!?" I suddenly got back some strength and pushed Mark back enough for me to get up and hold ground. "Okay, how about this? I'll leave Jane, forget about her. She was just a friend anyway!"

Mark looked fazed. "Luke-"

"Now you let me finish!" I just about got in his face. "Now you have known me long enough to know that I keep my word, so isn't that proof enough?"

"Luke!" I looked over, ready to reply to Freda, when Jane was standing right there next to her, tears filling her eyes and streaming down her face.

I felt so conceded saying what I said. What was I thinking? I thought I was looking at the impact with Freda, but this was too much. This time, I did this. I just slapped Jane across the face, spiritually. I just crushed her love for someone. I just destroyed her.

"Oh no." That's all I could get out. That's when I realized that I did love her, because my heart broke looking at her like that.

"Fine," Jane said, speaking through sobs, "so be it!" She started running toward Steep Hill, a hill with a steep end that would have anyone that fell over, die instantly as they hit the bottom.

"No!" I tried to follow her, but everyone that was watching the fight pushed me back in. "Hey, let me through! I can't let her do that!"

"Let him go through!" Everyone's eyes went on Mark. He didn't seem mad anymore, considering that the tension around his eyes was gone. The group holding me back stepped aside and I just looked at Mark. "Well, don't just stand there, get going!"

I could see he finally understood that I wouldn't do such a thing to Jane. I nodded and started running like it was the end of the world, or else it would be.

I'm gonna have number 7 up soon, cause I hate cliff hangers too. Please tell me what you think!