A/N: this is by far the longest chapter I've written; almost 40 pages! I can't believe it. I hope you guys like it; it focuses mostly on what the friends are doing before the dance and when they are at the dance.

Bookluver10145679: yes Michael is from HBC and thanks; I loved writing it.

Brankel1: I'm kinda on the fence about that because on one hand, I could see her not questioning him because I would be the same if I saw my boyfriend being so cozy with another girl but then on the other hand, she should've asked him or at least ask someone. I hope this chapter helps you.

Slytherensangel26: I would love to know what you thought and if this chapter was close to it.

Kryptotrite: I guess you'll like the end of this chapter. *smiles*

Dimonyo-anghel: you're like me, on the fence; and yes, she should've known.

Falcon4crane: maybe she was just happy that she had the guy every girl wanted…who knows? But she definitely should've tried to figure out why it is that Nick doesn't like her.

Disclaimer: Mitch and Mike are mine.

O.P.D: Wednesday 7th, April '10.


Last time on LA: AG;

.Kat smiled as she walked through the doors and out to the parking lot. She got into her car and started it; as she pulled out of the parking lot, her mind once again went over the kiss she shared with Michael; she was surprised that she liked it so much and while a part of her knew that what she was doing wasn't the right thing to do, she didn't want to stop. All she was thinking about was getting revenge on Tommy for hurting her. She didn't realize that what she was about to do would hurt her more than anything.

(Now)

It was now Friday, the day of the dance, and the whole student body was excited. The friends had already gotten their costumes, each side keeping it a secret from the other. Though the guys had no idea what the girls costumes were, they had decided to split into groups to keep their costumes secrets from each other, and the girls did the same. Trini and Aisha had decided to spend the day at Kim's, while Tanya was going to be with Kat; Karone was going to spend the day at Ashley's along with Cassie, while TJ would be with Curtis, Billy and Zack; Andros and Zhane had decided to get ready at Tommy's along with Zack M and Jason while Adam and Rocky would be together. When the students were dismissed from school, the friends headed to Ernie's for a while before they headed to their respective places.

(At Kim's)

Kim was laughing when she opened the door to her house, her siblings and friends following. Karone went straight to her room, grabbing her stuff before coming back downstairs.

"You sure about this?" Kim asked when she saw her.

"Yep," Karone nodded.

"And you won't tell me what you're wearing?" Kim asked.

"Nope," Karone smiled. "Because I know you won't tell me about your outfit either and I know you want to be surprised."

"I do," Kim nodded with a smile.

"Look," Karone smiled. "Let's just say, I took a page from our dear brother's book."

"I'm afraid," Kim said which had the others laughing.

"You'll see what I mean later on tonight," Karone hugged her. "See you."

"Bye," Kim smiled as her sister closed the door behind her.

"Now I really want to see what she's going to wear tonight," Aisha laughed.

"So do I," Trini smiled. Before she could say anything else, Andros, Zhane and Zack M came down the stairs.

"All set?" Aisha asked.

"Yep," Zhane nodded. "Our costumes are going to be awesome."

"Do I even want to know Andy?" Kim crossed her arms as she looked at her brother.

"Don't worry so much Kimmie," He smiled as he walked over to her. "You'll like them, I promise."

"If you say so," Kim smiled. "Alright; you guys better get going. And Zack?"

"Yeah Kim?" Zack turned to her.

"Please don't destroy anything," Kim pleaded much to the amusement of the others.

"No promises," Zack smiled as he pulled her into a hug.

"Get out of here," Kim laughed at him as she pushed him away from her.

"Bye sis," Andros placed a kiss on her forehead. "See you tonight."

"Bye guys," Aisha and Trini said as one.

"Bye," Kim said as she closed the door behind her brother.

"What do you think they're going to come as?" Trini asked.

"I don't know," Kim shook her head. "But knowing them, it's probably something weird."

"I can't wait," Aisha smiled.

"Well come on," Kim said as she headed into the kitchen. "Let's grab something to eat before we go to my room."

After making a few sandwiches, the girls made their way up to Kim's room. Putting their costumes in her closet, the three decided to sit out on the balcony for awhile before getting ready.

"So Kim," Trini looked over at her from where she was sitting on the railing. "What's going on between you and Tommy?"

"I'd like to know the answer to that," Aisha smiled at her.

"Nothing," Kim said to them; at the shocked looks, she smiled. "I'm serious."

"No way," Trini shook her head. "I've seen the way the two of you act around each other missy; don't say there's nothing going on."

"Spill Kimberly," Aisha wagged a finger at her. "Before we make you."

"Alright, alright," Kim laughed. "I'll tell you."

"Good." Trini and Aisha replied.

"Ok," Kim said. "The day I found out that Kat was Tommy's girl, I was hurt, you know that; but, the Monday when we got back to school, when we had that free period? Tommy found me in the library and we talked everything out."

"And?" Aisha asked. "Don't leave us in suspense girl!"

Kim laughed. "He apologized for not telling me and we admitted how we felt about each other. However, we realized that what we felt wasn't strong enough to risk anything and we decided that we would focus on building our friendship first and if our feelings became stronger then we would make a decision. Neither one of us wanted Tommy to cheat, so we put our feelings aside."

"Did something happen to change that?" Trini asked, knowing that there was more.

"My friend Zack did," Kim said. "Tommy was jealous when he saw how Zack was with me and we talked and we realized that our feelings were stronger, but I didn't want to be the other woman. We were tired of fighting how we felt, so Tommy made a decision."

"He's going to break up with Kat, isn't he?" Aisha asked; she had known from the start that something would happen between Kim and Tommy, so she wasn't surprised to hear that; what surprised her was that it took them this long to do something about it.

"Yeah," Kim brushed her hair from her face. "He's going to do it tomorrow, so that Kat can use the weekend to deal with it without a lot of people butting in."

"He's really going to do it," Trini shook her head.

"Are you guys angry or upset over any of this?" Kim asked; she was a little worried because she didn't want to lose any friends and she didn't want Tommy to lose any of his friends either.

"No," Trini smiled at her in reassurance. "Kim, from the day we met you, we knew something was going to happen between you and Tommy; the way he acted around you, he's never done that around any other girl before, including Kat. His eyes lit up whenever he talks about you or whenever he sees you. In the two months that you've been here, you're closer to Tommy than any of us is."

"She's right," Aisha said. "We've known Tommy for years now, but it always felt as if he was keeping a part of himself from us; he's not like that with you. He's more relaxed around you than he is around us. We're not angry at you or Tommy for what happened because we know that you can't help who you fall for and neither one of you planned it. Despite how you guys felt about each other, you didn't act on it; you pushed your feelings aside and focused on being friends. It was only when it became too hard did you guys finally come to a decision. We're not upset because we've actually been waiting for it to happen."

"Really?" Kim looked at them with wide eyes.

"Yes really," Trini laughed. "We have nothing against Kat; she's a really good friend of ours, but we always felt as if Kat and Tommy didn't belong together, that they'd be better off as friends."

"So you don't hate me?" Kim asked again, needing to make sure.

"No," Trini laughed as she got up and dropped in the chair next to her, pulling her into a hug.

"We could never," Aisha smiled as she took the seat on the other side of Kim, wrapping her arms around her as well.

"Ok," Kim smiled as she brought her hands up to hold them to her. "I'm happy for that."

"Now that we have all that out of the way," Trini said as she moved to her feet. "Why don't we go get ready?"

"What time is it?" Aisha asked.

"About one-thirty," Kim said as she looked at her watch. "It's a little early."

"With our outfits," Trini said. "Not to mention our hair, we will need the five and a half hours."

"Let's go," Aisha clapped her hands as she moved to her feet as well. The three girls laughed as they made their way back inside. Aisha was used the shower between Kim and Karone's room, while Trini used the boys' own. Kim removed the costumes from her closet and spread then out on her bed. Trini and Aisha spent almost an hour in the shower; they had washed their hair and had shaved their legs, so it was almost three o'clock when they came out.

"You two are worse than Karone," Kim laughed.

"You're hair is longer than ours," Aisha smiled. "So I don't think you're in any position to talk."

"They might be longer," Kim shook her head. "But I don't take that long."

"Sure," Trini smiled. "Where's your blow dryer by the way?"

"In the cupboard in the bathroom," Kim answered as she grabbed her towel from the knob on her door.

"Thanks," Trini smiled as she headed back in the bathroom.

"No problem," Kim said before changing out of her clothes and dumping them in the hamper. She wrapped the towel around her and made her way into the bathroom, passing Trini who was using a comb to untangle her hair. Kim turned the shower on and adjusted the setting; she placed her towel on the rack next to shower stall and stepped in; almost half an hour later, Kim turned the shower off and stepped out.

"There's no way you're done already," Aisha looked at her in surprise.

"And why not?" Kim smiled as she wrapped the towel around her. Her hair was curling naturally around her body and she used her hand to brush some of it from her face.

"But, you're hair…." Aisha trailed off.

"Despite its length," Kim said. "My hair is very easy to handle."

"Unbelievable," Aisha shook her head with a smile.

"I know," Kim laughed. When she stepped into her bedroom, she laughed even harder at the shocked look on Trini's face.

"You know," Trini shook her head after a few minutes of staring. "I'm not even going to comment."

"Ok," Kim giggled. "Hey 'Sha?"

"Yeah?" Aisha poked her head through the door.

"Bring the dryer in here when you're done," Kim told her as she dried her skin with the towel.

"Alright," Aisha nodded before ducking back into the bathroom. When she came back out, both Trini and Kim were already in their underwear. "Here you go Kim."

"Thanks 'Sha," Kim smiled as she took the blow dryer from her and plugged it into the socket next to her bed. She grabbed her towel and got rid of the excess water before turning on the dryer. As she blow dried her hair, she thought on her friends and what type of costumes the others would be wearing; she also thought on Tommy and what he was going to do it tomorrow. Like she had told Tommy, while she was sorry that Kat would be hurt, she couldn't deny her feelings and the fact that both she and Tommy wanted to be together. As she thought on Kat, her brows furrowed as a frown appeared on her face.

"What is it?" Trini asked when she noticed the look.

"It may be nothing," Kim looked at her. "But, has Kat been acting strange to you guys this week?"

"Well now that you mention it," Aisha said as she hooked her bra. "She has been acting a little weird; I mean, she's always running off and she would look like she had just had the kiss of her life when she got back."

"I did notice that," Trini said. "You know I saw her looking at Tommy during a class and the way she was looking at him puzzled me."

"What do you mean?" Kim asked.

"Well," Trini said as she grabbed the brush from the dresser. "The look was a combination of anger and smugness."

"She was smug?" both Kim and Aisha looked at her in confusion.

"Like she knew something he didn't," Trini elaborated. "It was almost like when you know something is happening or going to happen to someone and you want it to happen; does that make sense?"

"Yes it does," Kim nodded.

"What do you think it's about?" Aisha asked as she fixed her hair.

"I don't know," Trini shook her head. "I really don't know."

"Do you think she knows that Tommy is going to break up with her this weekend?" Kim asked.

"No I don't think so," Aisha shook her head. "Besides if she did, I doubt she'd be smug about it."

"You know what?" Kim said. "Why don't we just forget about it and concentrate on getting ready for this party."

"You're right," Trini smiled. The three girls smiled at each other as they continued fixing their hair. By the time they were done with their hair, it was already five o'clock; Aisha had straightened her hair and had pulled it back into a low ponytail and had added on bands on the end, Trini had also straightened hers out and had pulled it into a high ponytail, Kim had done half of hers in big, loose curls and the other half had been braided and held by the crown that she grabbed from her bed.

"There," She smiled at the two. "Now our hairs are done."

"Thank God," Aisha sighed before laughing along with the two.

"Hello?!" a voice shouted from downstairs. Kim pulled out a couple of bathrobes and gave them to Trini and Aisha; when they had them on, the trio made their way downstairs.

"Hi mom," Kim smiled when she got to the kitchen and saw her parents. "Hi dad."

"Hi Mr. and Mrs. Hart," Trini and Aisha chorused.

"Hi sweetie," Caroline smiled at them. "Hi girls."

"You girls look amazing," Ken whistled at them.

"Dad," Kim and the other two laughed. "We've only done our hair; we haven't even gotten dressed yet."

"I know," Ken smiled at his daughter. "But I can tell all three of you will look beautiful."

"Thanks Mr. H," Trini and Aisha smiled.

"So mom," Kim looked over at her mother. "What are you guys doing home so early? You're usually not home 'til six."

"Well," Caroline said. "Your dad and I are going out of town this weekend; we're heading up to visit Alex before going over to Bayside to see your Aunt Corinne; and yes, you can have some friends over for the weekend, turn it into a sleepover."

"Cool," Kim smiled. "Thanks mom." It would be the first time a sleepover would happen at her place as the last sleepover was the girls at Trini's and the boys at Tommy's; but this time, everybody would be together.

"We can tell the others at the party tonight," Aisha said.

"Well," Caroline said. "We're going to go and pack."

"What time are you guys leaving?" Kim asked her parents.

"About six forty-five," Ken answered. "How are you girls getting to the school?"

"Same way we get there every day," Kim shrugged. "We walk."

"Oh no," Caroline shook her head. "You're not walking; everyone else is getting a ride and you three have to walk?"

"We don't mind Mrs. H," Trini smiled at the woman. "And besides, it's nice out."

"Yeah," Kim nodded.

"I know," Caroline said. "But I still don't want you walking."

"So what are we supposed to do?" Kim asked.

"Drive," Ken said.

"Drive what?" Kim looked at her parents in confusion.

"Here," Caroline got her keys from her purse and gave them to Kim. "You can drive my car."

"The Fusion?" Kim asked as she grabbed the keys from her mom. "Are you sure?"

"Yes I'm sure," Caroline nodded. "I trust you."

"Sweet," Kim squealed before launching herself at her mom. "Thank you, thank you, thank you!"

"You're welcome honey," Caroline laughed as she hugged her daughter. The girls left Kim's parents in the kitchen and went into the den to watch TV until it was time for them to go. After a while Caroline came back downstairs; hearing laughter, she smiled as she headed into the den.

"Aren't you girls going to go get ready?" she asked when she saw the girls.

"Why, what time is it?" Kim asked.

"It's six fifteen," Caroline answered. "And the dance starts at seven, remember?"

"Oh shoot," Kim said as she turned off the TV and all three girls scrambled to their feet. "Thanks for reminding us."

"You're welcome honey," Caroline shook her head with a smile.

"By the way mom," Kim called back when she got to the stairs. "You look good."

"Thanks sweetie," Caroline said. "Now go get dressed."

With a nod, Kim followed Trini and Aisha to her room. Aisha was the first to finish dressing as her outfit was the easiest to put on.

"You look amazing 'Sha," Trini smiled over at her friend as she pulled the pants to her outfit on.

"Thanks girl," Aisha replied. "Though I do wish this had come in yellow."

"That would kind of defeat the purpose of the person you're wearing," Kim said with a smile as she pulled her skirt on.

"I know," Aisha smiled. "But still."

"Kimberly, we're leaving!" Caroline shouted.

Kim went to her door. "Alright, see you guys when you get back."

"We'll call when we get there," Ken shouted up the stairs.

"Alright dad," Kim yelled back. They heard the door close and they finished getting ready. By the time six forty-five came around, the girls were ready.

"We look good," Trini said as the three girls looked into the mirror.

"We look very good," Aisha smiled.

"Damn," Kim giggled. "We're going to turn heads." The three girls looked at each other before laughing; the ringing of the phone cut into their fun.

"Hello?" Kim answered as she grabbed the one in her room.

"Hey sis," Andros said.

"What's up Andy?" Kim asked.

"Are you guys ready yet?" Andros asked. "It's almost seven."

"Yes we're ready," Kim told him. "We were just about to leave when you called."

"Alright," Andros said. "Wait, how are you girls going to get there? I don't want you walking…either one of you."

"Don't worry," Kim smiled. "We won't be walking."

"How will you get there?" he asked.

"You'll see when we get there," Kim said.

"Ok," Andros said. "So I'll see you when you get there."

"Wait," Kim said. "I was going to tell you this when we met up at the dance, but since I have you now."

"What is it?" Andros asked.

"Mom and dad just left to go out of town and they said that we could have some friends over for the weekend," Kim told her brother. "Kinda like a sleepover; ask the guys if they want to."

"Alright I will," Andros said. "And I'll call Ashley and tell Karone."

"Ok thanks," Kim said. "I'll see you at the dance."

"Alright sis," Andros said. "See you then."

"Bye," Kim smiled. She hung up the phone and turned to her friends. "Ok, now, let's go wow the others.

"Alright," Trini and Aisha laughed as the three left the room.

(At Tommy's)

When Andros, Zhane and Zack M arrived at Tommy's, his mother, Melissa Oliver sent them down to the basement, which had been turned into Tommy's little den, where said guy was.

"Hey guys," Jason said when he saw them. "I'm guessing you have your costumes with you?"

"You guessed right," Zack smiled. "Nice place Tommy."

"Thanks man," Tommy smiled; ever since Kim had told him on Monday that she had no romantic feelings whatsoever for the blond and that said blond had a girlfriend already, he had been more friendly towards him. He knew that Zack was a really good friend of Kim and he was willing to put whatever animosity he had held for the guy behind him for her sake.

"So what do we do until six?" Andros asked as he dropped into one of the couches.

"Video games," Jason held a few games in his hand and gestured towards the TV and game console.

"Alright," Zhane said as he dropped his suit on the table and headed over to the stack of games that were resting on a shelf near the TV. The boys chose a game and within minutes, loud yelling and cheering were heard from the room, leaving Melissa, who was in the kitchen, to shake her head in amusement. A few hours later, the boys were so into their game they didn't notice Melissa in the room until Zack had turned around to grab a drink from the cooler.

"Oh hey Mrs. Oliver," he said and he drew the attention of the others.

"Hey mom," Tommy got up from his spot and walked over to his mother. "What's up?"

"Well," Melissa smiled at her son. "It's after two and I thought you guys might like something to eat."

"Cool," Zhane said as he paused the game.

"Thanks Mrs. O," Jason said as he walked over.

"No problem boys," Melissa smiled. "Well, I have to go back to the hospital."

"Alright mom," Tommy said.

"Have fun tonight boys," Melissa said as she touched her son's arm before heading back upstairs. Minutes later, they heard the door open and close before hearing her car pull out the driveway.

"Back to the game," Zhane said before hurrying back to his seat.

"I think you and Rocky spend too much time together," Jason shook his head.

"Whatever," Zhane laughed. "You're just mad 'cause I was kicking your ass."

"You wish," Jason said. "Alright, rematch."

"Bring it on sucker," Zhane taunted and the two went at it.

"Should we be worried?" Andros asked.

"No," Tommy shook his head. "Not yet; when they start crying, then we'll be worried." Both Zack and Andros laughed. The three of them sat down on the couch and watched Zhane and Jason try outsmart and kill each other. After about half an hour, Jason decided to speak.

"So Tommy?" He called out, even though his gaze never left the screen. "You have any clue why Kat's been acting weird this week?"

"No man," Tommy sighed. "Not a clue; I wish I knew though. I mean, she keeps blowing off dates and when I call her, she's always busy."

"What do you think is going on?" Andros asked.

"I really don't know," Tommy said. "I mean, I tried talking to her, but I haven't gotten anywhere."

"I don't know what to tell you bro," Jason said. "I mean, for her to keep blowing you off like that, something must be up."

"Have you done anything to make her mad?" Zhane asked.

"Not that I know of," Tommy said. "The way she's been acting this whole week is so different from how she usually acts that it makes me wonder if I ever knew her."

"Well why don't you just talk to her at the party tonight," Zack suggested.

"Already planned to," Tommy said.

"Since that's cleared up," Zhane clapped his hands together. "Back to the games." The five continued playing until Tommy heard his dad come home.

"Tommy?!" his father, James Oliver yelled from the kitchen.

"Down here," Tommy yelled back. Minutes later, James came down the stairs.

"Hi boys," he said.

"Hey Mr. Oliver," the guys answered as one.

"How come you guys are still here?" he asked them as he moved further into the room.

"Dance isn't 'til seven," Jason said.

"Yes but it's five of you and there's only two showers," James said. "And it's already five o'clock."

"It's that late already?" Zack asked as he glanced up at the clock. "Damn; we should probably go get ready."

"Alright," Tommy said. "Jase, why don't you use the shower down here and Zack can go after you? Andros you can use the one next to my room and Zhane can go after; I'll go when one of the showers is empty."

"Or you can use the one in my bedroom," James injected, watching his son with a smile. "That way, you guys won't be late; sounds good?"

"Ok," Tommy nodded. "That could work."

The boys nodded before heading off to the showers. By the time all five of them were done showering it was six o'clock; by the time all of them were dressed in their costumes, it was six thirty.

"Whoa," James said when the boys all came in the kitchen. "Look at you guys." His gaze shifted to Andros and Zhane; he laughed, he couldn't help it. "What the hell are you two supposed to be?"

"Sorry," Zhane grinned. "But we're not telling."

"Alright, alright," James held up his hands as he tried to get his laughter under control. "You guys better get going."

"Wait," Andros said. "Can I use your phone? I want to call my sister and I left my cell at home."

"Sure," James nodded as he pointed to the phone hanging on the wall. "Have at it."

"Thanks," Andros said before walking over to it. He dialed his home number and it rang a few times before his sister picked up.

"Hello?" Kim answered.

"Hey sis," Andros said as he relaxed against the wall.

"What's up Andy?" Kim asked.

"Are you guys ready yet?" Andros asked. "It's almost seven."

"Yes we're ready," Kim told him. "We were just about to leave when you called."

"Alright," Andros said. "Wait, how are you girls going to get there? I don't want you walking…either one of you." he knew he was being ridiculous as his sister could take care of herself, but he couldn't help it.

"Don't worry," Kim smiled. "We won't be walking."

"How will you get there?" he asked.

"You'll see when we get there," Kim said.

"Ok," Andros said. "So I'll see you when you get there."

"Wait," Kim said. "I was going to tell you this when we met up at the dance, but since I have you now."

"What is it?" Andros asked.

"Mom and dad just left to go out of town and they said that we could have some friends over for the weekend," Kim told her brother. "Kinda like a sleepover; ask the guys if they want to."

"Alright I will," Andros said. "And I'll call Ashley and tell Karone."

"Ok thanks," Kim said. "I'll see you at the dance."

"Alright sis," Andros said. "See you then."

"Bye," Kim smiled.

"So?" Jason asked.

"She said they're ready and they'll meet us there," Andros answered. "She also told me to ask you guys if you wanted to sleepover."

"What's up?" Zhane asked.

"Mom and dad just left to go out of town," Andros said. "Apparently they'll be gone for the weekend and they said we could invite you guys over and have a sleepover."

"You mean stay over for the whole weekend?" Tommy asked.

"Yep," Andros nodded. "So what do you guys think?"

"I'm in," Jason said. "I just have to call my parents and let them know or I can tell them after the dance."

"Dad?" Tommy turned to his father.

"Sure why not?" James shrugged.

"Alright," Tommy smiled. "I'll come back after the dance and pack a bag."

"In the meantime," James said. "You guys should get going."

"Alright," Zack M said. "Hey Andros, you can use my phone to call Ashley."

"Thanks man," Andros said.

"Let's go guys," Tommy said as he grabbed his keys. "Bye dad."

"Bye Mr. Oliver," the others chorused.

"Bye guys," James said as the door closed the behind them.

(Rocky's place)

"Man," Rocky said as he opened the door to his house. "I can't wait for the dance tonight."

"Neither can I," Adam said. "So, what do you think the others will come as?"

"I don't know," Rocky shook his head.

"¿Quién es ése?" A female voice called out. (Who is that?)

"Soy yo mamá," Rocky answered. "Ricardo, y yo tengo Adam conmigo." (It's me mom; Ricardo, and I have Adam with me)

Maria came from the living room with a smile on her face. "Hola mis niños." (Hello my boys)

"Hi mama," Adam smiled as he was pulled into a hug.

"Hi mom," Rocky said when she pulled him into a hug as well.

"¿Cuáles son usted que hace a casa?" Maria asked. (What are you doing home?)

"Dance is tonight," Rocky said as he walked into the kitchen. "So the teachers sent us home early."

"Oh," Maria nodded. "Bien; cuál es usted ambos que van cómo?" (well; what are you both going as?)

"You'll see when we change into our costumes later," Adam smiled.

"Ahhh," Maria laughed. "Usted está siendo tímido." (You are being coy)

"A little," Adam admitted with a smile.

"Dígame por favor," Maria said. (Tell me please.)

"Lo siento mamí," Rocky laughed. "Pero, tienes que esperar." (Sorry mom, but you have to wait)

"Vale, ¡te he oído!" Maria laughed. (Alright, I heard you!)

"We'll be up in my room," Rocky said. "Come on Adam." The two boys walked out of the kitchen and headed upstairs.

"I really can't wait for the party tonight," Adam said as he fell on his back on the bed.

"I know what you mean," Rocky said as he dropped his book-bag on the floor. "I'm really excited for it."

"I still can't believe what you're going as," Adam said as he leaned up on his elbows.

"Me?" Rocky asked. "What about you? I think you'll be the first one."

"Maybe," Adam laughed.

"I'm serious," Rocky laughed. "All of them has been Americans, none was ever a Vietnamese."

"Whatever," Adam laughed as he threw a pillow at Rocky's head. "So what do we do until seven?"

"I don't know," Rocky said as he turned to his computer. "But I'm going to check my mail."

"Alright," Adam said before he laid back down. About thirty minutes later, their positions switched; Adam was on the computer while Rocky was laying on the bed, remote in his hand and the TV on a soccer game.

"So Adam," Rocky said. "How long do you think before Kim and Tommy get together?"

"Honestly," Adam turned to look at him. "I don't think we'll have to wait much longer."

Rocky was quiet for a couple of seconds before he looked at his best friend. "Are we bad friends for wanting Tommy to be with Kim and not Kat? I mean, Kat is our friend too and we shouldn't want to see her get hurt."

"I know," Adam said. "And I don't think we're bad friends; if we weren't, we wouldn't have talked to Tommy about Kim, instead we would've encouraged him to cheat and that would've hurt Kat a lot; but this way, he won't cheat and even though Kat will be hurt, it won't be as bad as it could be."

"OK," Rocky nodded. "Kim's cool and I like her and I think she'd be great for Tommy; she already is great for him."

"I know," Adam said. "They're so different; I mean, Kim is so outgoing and friendly while Tommy is more like a shy homebody; she brings him out of his shell."

"Like the way she got him to go shopping that first day of school when not even Kat could do that?" Rocky asked.

"Yeah," Adam laughed. "His own brother likes her better than he does Kat; I mean, they've been dating just about three years and Nick still acts closed off to Kat."

"And he opened up to Kim in weeks," Rocky added. "Man that had to hurt Kat something fierce when she found out."

"I bet it did," Adam nodded. "I have nothing against Kat; I like her, but I really don't think she's the one for Tommy."

"Hey," Rocky said. "You noticed she's been acting weird this week? Ever since Kim's friend Zack showed up, Kat's been a little…."

"A little distant," Adam suggested. "Yeah I noticed that; why do you think she's acting that way?"

"I don't know," Rocky shook his head. "But maybe we'll find out."

"Hopefully," Adam corrected. The boys were quiet after that and the only sound coming from the room was from the TV. It was about an hour later when they heard Maria calling.

"Ricardo!" Maria's voice shouted up the stairs. "Ven acá por favor." (Rocky come here please)

"Un momento," Rocky shouted back. "Be right back."(One moment)

"Sure," Adam said as he turned back to the computer. Five minutes later, Rocky came back into the room.

"I have to go get my sisters," Rocky said. "Wanna come?"

"Sure," Adam shrugged; he closed the computer before getting up. "Why are you going for them anyway? Don't they have school?"

"They have a half day," Rocky answered as the two walked down the stairs. Saying bye to his mother, Rocky walked out the door with Adam. The drive to Angel Grove Elementary was about twenty minutes so they got there a little before one. Rocky's sisters, Vida and Maddie, were already out front sitting on the steps with their friend Xander. He checked to make sure it was clear before he pulled up next to them. "Hey girls, Xander."

"Hi Rocky," Maddie and Vida answered.

"Hi," Xander said.

"How come mom didn't pick us up?" Vida asked as got up and grabbed her book bag.

"I don't know," Rocky shrugged. "But she asked me to, so I came and got you guys."

"Ok," Maddie nodded as she grabbed her own book bag and moved to the car. she opened the door before turning back to Xander. "Is Kat coming to get you?"

"I don't know," Xander shrugged. "I don't think so; she was all hyped up over the dance so I doubt it."

"What about your mom?" Rocky asked.

"She had some errands to run," Xander said. "So she won't be able to come get me until later."

"Hop in," Rocky said. "You can stay at our place and I'll have my mom call yours and let her know where you are when she's ready to get you."

"Ok," Xander said as he grabbed his bag and got in the car.

"Buckle up guys," Rocky said when Xander closed the door behind him.

"Rocky," Vida looked up at her brother. "What kind of costume do you have?"

"I'm not telling," Rocky smiled at his sister in the rearview mirror as he pulled out. "Like mom, you'll have to wait until I'm ready to leave to see what it is."

"Can't you give us a sneak peek?" Maddie asked. "Or a little hint?"

"Nope," Rocky laughed at the pouts on his sisters' faces.

"Xander," Maddie turned to her best friend. "Do you know what Kat's costume is?"

"No," Xander shook his head. "But knowing my sister, it's probably some princess costume."

"Hmm," Adam shared a look with Rocky. The drive back home was filled with the talking of the kids. When the car pulled into the driveway, Maddie, Vida and Xander unbuckled their seatbelts and were out of the car before Rocky had even turned it off.

"Guess they were excited to be home from school," Rocky laughed.

"What kid wouldn't be?" Adam retorted as they entered the house. They passed the kids in the kitchen and headed back to Rocky's room. They spent the next few hours just watching TV or surfing the internet. At five forty-five, the two headed into the shower; by six thirty, they were dressed in their costumes and ready to leave.

"Solamente tú Ricardo," Maria laughed when she saw them. "Y tú Adam; muy guapo." (Only you Ricardo; and you Adam; very handsome)

"Gracias mamá," Adam and Rocky replied.

"You look awesome guys," Vida gave the two a thumbs up.

"Totally awesome," Maddie smiled as she filmed them with her camcorder.

"Thanks girls," Rocky smiled at his sisters.

"When you guys get back," Xander said. "Will you tell me what my sister was wearing?" Penelope had called earlier and would have picked her son up, but he and the girls had decided to have an impromptu sleepover.

"Will do," Adam nodded. "See you guys." He and Rocky walked out of the house, closing the door behind them.

(Ashley's Place)

Ashley and Cassie had just reached her bedroom when the doorbell rang; the two girls looked at each other before heading back downstairs. Opening the door, they saw Karone standing there.

"Hi guys."

"Hey Karone," Ashley smiled at her while moving back to allow her the space to come in.

"Hi girl," Cassie said as Ashley closed the door behind them. The three girls headed up the stairs to Ashley's room. "So Karone, you have your costume?"

"Yeah are you finally going to tell us what it is?" Ashley turned to her friend as she sat on her bed.

"Yes I have it," Karone smiled. "And yes I will." With that, she opened up her bag and took her costume out; she held it up in the air so that they could see it.

"What is it?" Cassie asked as she fingered the costume.

Karone smiled as she explained exactly what her costume was. When she was done, the two girls were looking at her in slight awe and shock.

"Where did you get the idea for this?" Ashley asked.

"Andros," Karone said. "Both he and Zhane got their idea from the same place so I went through his room and I found the magazine and I got my idea from there."

"Awesome," Cassie nodded.

"Well, it's just after eleven," Ashley said as she glanced at the digital clock on the bedside table. "We have about six hours before the dance."

"Let's watch some movies or TV or something," Cassie suggested.

"I'm all for that," Karone nodded.

"Alright," Ashley said. "Movie it is." Ashley went through her DVD collection and found a movie for the three of them to enjoy; the three spent the entire afternoon watching movies and listening to music, before they knew it, it was five thirty.

"Whoa," Karone said after she had glanced at the clock. "Is that the time already?"

"We should go get ready," Cassie said.

"Alright," Ashley said. "Cass you can use the shower then Karone can go and I'll go last; we'll set out our costumes and everything."

"Ok," Cassie nodded before grabbing a towel and headed to the shower. While Cassie used the shower, Karone decided to do her hair. By the time she was done, Cassie was finished with her shower and was in the process of blow drying her hair.

"Bath's free Karone," she said.

"Alright," Karone nodded before grabbing her towel and heading to the shower. Fifteen minutes later, Karone came out the bathroom wrapped in her towel. "Your turn Ash."

"Ok," Ashley said as she placed her under wear on the bed before heading to the shower. Karone and Cassie got ready in silence and by the time Ashley was out of the bathroom all they had left was the outfit. "What time is it?"

"It's six fifteen," Karone answered.

"Well it's a good thing my hair is easy to do," Ashley laughed.

"True," Cassie smiled. "But mine is easier since all I have to do it leave them down and straight."

"But I had to go and choose a hard outfit and hairdo," Karone laughed.

"Yeah but the end result will be worth it," Ashley smiled. The other two laughed and the girls finished getting ready; by the time they were ready to leave, it six thirty-five.

"Let's go wow our boys," Cassie smiled. The trio laughed as they walked out the house, Ashley closing the door behind them.

(Zack T's Place)

"Man," Zack said as he, his brother and TJ walked into the house, bouncing on his feet in excitement. "Tonight is going to be so awesome."

"I know what you mean," Curtis laughed as he closed the door behind him.

"I thought Billy was coming over?" TJ asked as he followed the two into the living room.

"He is," Zack said. "But he was going to stop by his mom's place and then come."

"Oh ok," TJ said. "So, do you know what his costume is?"

"Last time I checked," Zack answered. "He couldn't decide between Einstein and Dr. Frankenstein."

"He'll probably choose Einstein," TJ laughed. "They're both geniuses."

"True," Curtis agreed. "So, Teej, you got your costume with you? Or do you have to go home and get it?"

"I have it out in the car," TJ answered. "After we decided earlier this week to split, I brought it with me today; that way, I wouldn't have to drive home and get it."

"Cool," Zack smiled. "You guys wanna play some hoops until we have to get ready?"

"Sure," Curtis said. "You up for it Teej?"

"Definitely," TJ laughed. "Don't you know I'm the new Michael Jordan?"

"Man, you wish," Curtis shoved him playfully as the three walked out the living and through the door out to the driveway where the hoop was pinned to the top of the garage. The three started playing and was fifteen minutes into their game when Billy showed up.

"Hey Billy-man," Zack called when he saw him.

"Hey guys," Billy smiled at them as he walked over.

"Wanna join us?" Curtis asked as he held out the ball to Billy.

"No, that's alright," Billy shook his head. "I'll just watch you guys."

"Suit yourself," TJ shrugged. "Come on guys, let's play." With that, the three continued their game. They spent the next few hours playing, only stopping when they got hungry; by the time six o'clock rolled around, the three boys were sweaty and tired from their game.

"I guess it's time to go and get ready," Billy said.

"But it's only six," Curtis said.

"I know," Billy nodded. "But there's four of us, we all have to shower and there's only one shower; not including your parents' own."

"He's right," Zack said. "Billy why don't you go first, since I know you won't take that long."

"Alright," Billy said as the four walked back to the house.

"I'll go after Billy," TJ said. "I'm going to go and get my costume from the car; be right back."

"I'll go when TJ's done," Curtis said.

"I guess I'm going last," Zack said.

"I guess so," Billy laughed as he turned to the stairs. After the guys figured out the shower rights, they took off. Zack decided to have a snack since he was the last one and Curtis was in his room listening to music. Ten minutes later, Billy came out of the shower and TJ went in; by the time Billy was finished with his costume, Curtis had replaced TJ in the shower. Zack walked into the room just as Billy put the finishing touches on his costume.

"Whoa," he said. "Man, I thought for sure you'd go as the other one."

"That's what everyone thinks," Billy laughed. "But I wanted to prove them wrong and maybe surprise them, besides this is not that far off."

"True," Zack nodded. "They still might be surprised though."

"That's good then," Billy smiled.

"Zack I'm done with the shower," Curtis called out as he walked past Zack's room.

"Alright," Zack called back. "Well I'm gonna go take my shower and then we can leave."

"Sounds good," Billy said. "I'll go wait in the living room."

"Alright Billy-man," Zack said as he walked out the room and headed to the shower. By six forty-five, the four guys were ready to leave.

"Alright," TJ said. "Time to go; I can't wait to see what the others come as."

"Neither can I," Curtis nodded.

"Alright guys," Zack said. "Let's go; see you later mom and dad." His parents had gotten home just ten minutes ago.

"Bye guys," Jill called out from the kitchen.

"I wonder how shocked they'll be," Curtis asked as they got into the car.

"I don't know," Billy said. "We won't know until we get there."

(Tanya's Place)

"Hey girls," Nancy said when the door opened and she saw Tanya and Kat step through.

"Hi mom," Tanya smiled when she saw her.

"Hi Mrs. Campbell," Kat said after she closed the door behind her.

"Where's Aisha?" Nancy asked. "Did she already go over to Kim's?"

"Yep," Tanya nodded. "We'll meet up at the dance."

"So does that mean I'll finally get to see you in your costume?" Nancy asked with a smile on her face and her hands on her hips.

"Yes," Tanya laughed. "You'll just have wait until I'm ready to go."

"Alright," Nancy laughed. "Are you girls hungry?"

"No," Kat shook her head. "We got something to at Ernie's."

"As always," Nancy teased. "Well, I'll let you girls go and do whatever it is you're doing."

"Alright," Tanya said. "Come on Kat; we can hang out in my room until it's time to go."

"Ok," Kat said. "See ya Mrs. C."

"Bye girls," Nancy said before going back to the living room.

"I don't know if I've ever asked this," Kat said as she walked up the stairs with Tanya. "But, I thought that Mrs. Campbell was your aunt."

"She is," Tanya nodded. "My mom was her sister; but I've lived with them ever since I moved here when I was a little girl, so I call her mom. I usually go between calling her mom and calling her Aunt Nancy."

"Oh," Kat said.

"Yeah," Tanya smiled. "Besides, I'm not the only one that does it; Zack told me that Curtis does the same thing."

"I'm not sure I knew that," Kat admitted as Tanya opened the door to her room.

"It's ok," Tanya said; she sat down on her bed before turning to her best friend, a serious expression on her face.

"Is something the matter T?" Kat asked her friend.

"Close the door," Tanya said. "I want to talk to you."

"Ok," Kat said as she turned to close the door before moving to sit in the chair in front of the bed. "What do you want to talk about?"

"I want to talk about you," Tanya said.

"What about me?" Kat asked.

"What's been going on with you Kat?" Tanya asked. "You've been acting strange all week; you suddenly didn't have time for our friends anymore, you blew off a date with Tommy, you ignore or don't return phone calls; what's going on Kat?"

"Tanya," Kat started. "I'm not sure what you're talking about."

"Don't do that Kat," Tanya shook her head. "I'm not stupid, so don't sit there and act like I am; I'm your best friend Kat."

"My best friend?" Kat scoffed. "What kind of best friend are you to keep things from me?"

"What are you talking about?" Tanya's brow furrowed.

"You know what I'm talking about," Kat spat.

"No I don't," Tanya said. "So tell me."

"I'm talking about Tommy and how he's cheating on me with Kim and no one, not even my best friend, had the heart to tell me."

"What?" Tanya was shocked.

"What, you didn't think I'd find out?" Kat asked.

"You think that Tommy is cheating on you with Kimberly?" Tanya asked. "Where the hell did you get an idea like that?"

"Just because I'm a blonde doesn't mean I'm stupid," Kat said. "I've seen the looks, the touches, the smiles…I've seen it all! And what hurts the most is that all of you obviously knew about it and none of you even told me; I had to find out from someone else."

"Kat," Tanya stood up. "I don't know who told you that Tommy was cheating on you, but they were wrong."

"Yeah right," Kat scoffed.

"I'm serious," Tanya said. "Do you really believe that if he was I would've kept it from you? You know me, and you know Tommy; he's not a cheater."

"Even if the person was wrong," Kat said. "Which I don't believe they are, I still believe that Tommy is going with Kim behind my back."

"He's not Kat," Tanya said. "Trust me; he's not."

"And how would you know?" Kat asked. "Did you ask him?"

"Yes actually," Tanya said. "I did."

"What?" Kat looked at her best friend; she was starting to get a feeling that she may have been in the wrong. "And what did he say? Did he admit it?"

"He told me the truth," Tanya said.

"Which is?" Kat asked as she folded her arms.

"He's not cheating on you with Kim," Tanya said. "I saw the looks myself and I confronted him about it; he admitted to me that he was attracted to Kim and that she felt the same, but since the feelings weren't strong enough, they wouldn't do anything about it. So, they talked things over and decided to be friends; he told me that he couldn't put you through that pain and he couldn't put Kim through the pain of being the other woman."

"What?" Kat whispered, her hand falling to her side in shock; that feeling that she was getting earlier was now stronger and she was starting to realize that she had made a huge mistake.

"He isn't cheating on you Kat," Tanya said. "Yes, I'll admit that there is a connection between him and Kim, but they're just friends; I even talked to Kim and she basically admitted the same thing. She told me that our friendships meant too much to her and Tommy for them to mess it up based only on attraction and not very strong feelings."

"They haven't betrayed me?" Kat asked.

"No," Tanya shook her head. "They haven't; Kat, were you acting like that this week because you believed that Tommy was cheating?" Seeing her nod, Tanya let out a sigh. "Did you even talk to Tommy about this? Did you even confront him on what you thought was going on?"

"No," Kat shook her head. "I didn't; I just allowed my suspicions to run away with everything."

"And why didn't you ask anyone else?" Tanya asked. "Why didn't you come to me with your suspicions if you couldn't ask anyone else?"

"I don't know," Kat whispered. "But I wish I had." Her thoughts were on Michael and what they've been doing the entire week. 'Tommy isn't the cheater here, it's me; oh God, what am I gonna do?'

"Kat, you ok?" Tanya asked; she was worried because her friend seemed to have paled suddenly.

"Uhm, yeah," Kat shook her head as if to clear it. "Yeah, I'm ok; I just can't believe I was stupid enough to think Tommy was cheating on me."

"It's ok," Tanya smiled at her. "Any other girl would've come to the same conclusion; hell if it was Adam, I know I would've; good thing you were just moody and didn't do something stupid like cheat back."

"What? Why would you say that?" Kat asked; her heart pounding.

"Well," Tanya said as she moved to sit on her bed once more. "In most cases, when a guy cheats on a girl, most would probably leave him or something, but in all likelihood, she cheats back just to make him hurt as much as she was when he cheated on her."

"Yeah," Kat said, guilt starting to build inside her. "Good thing I was only moody." How could she tell her best friend that she had done something stupid; that she had gone and cheated on Tommy because of her doubts and suspicions?

"The thing of it is though," Tanya continued. "Is that, in the end, the girl ends up hurting even worse than before; she's the one that ends up with her heart broken into even more pieces. But it's not only the girls really, but guys too." She looked up and smiled at her best friend. "But, I'm glad that I won't have to see you go through anything like that because you didn't do anything; you just got moody."

"So am I," Kat's smile was slightly forced. Hearing Tanya's words was like having salt on an open wound; it burned. She had just lied to her best friend about something major and the guilt of it was slowly killiing her.

"Alright," Tanya clapped her hands. "Enough of this depressing talk; since we've figured out why you were moody and we've established that your boyfriend is not cheating on you…let's relax until it's time to go and get ready; I thought that we could get started on our hair around three or four."

"Sounds good," Kat said; she forced away thoughts of Tommy and how she was going to get out of the situation that she had started with Michael; a situation that she was truly regretting. 'Why didn't I just confront Tommy? Because you were afraid it would be true. Tanya's right though, I could've talked to anyone else; I shouldn't have gone to Michael and I shouldn't have cheated on Tommy. Well, it's too late for that now; what's done is done, all that's left is to deal with the consequences.' Kat shook her head to clear her thoughts and she concentrated on her best friend.

True to Tanya's words, they spent the time just relaxing and watching TV; around three thirty, they began their hair. An hour and a half later, they were done.

"What time is it?" Kat asked.

"About five," Tanya said when she glanced at the clock. "We have an hour and forty-five minutes before we leave."

"OK," Kat nodded. "Hmm, I wonder what everyone else will come as."

"I don't know," Tanya smiled. "But I'm looking forward to it; I can't wait to see them. And I know you can't wait to see Tommy."

"Yeah," Kat smiled and pushed away the guilt that she could feel coming up. "I can't; I bet it's going to be amazing. I can only hope and wish really hard that whatever his costume is comes close to mine."

"That's like a one in a million chance," Tanya laughed. "While I wish Adam's costume could match mine, I have no doubt it won't."

"Ok," Kat laughed. The two girls settled down after that to watch more TV. An hour later, they decided to finish getting ready; Tanya went into the shower and when she was done, Kat went next. By six forty, the girls were ready.

"Alright mom," Tanya called from the top of the stairs. "We're ready."

"Ok," Nancy said as she moved to stand at the bottom of the stairs. When she saw the two of them, she smiled. "You girls look amazing."

"Thanks Mrs. Campbell," Kat smiled.

"Thanks Aunt Nancy," Tanya said. She looked down at her outfit before looking back at her aunt. "Kim helped me pick this out."

"Well," Nancy said. "You look good."

"Thanks," both girls replied.

"Have fun at the dance tonight," Nancy said to them. "Good night girls."

"Bye Mrs. Campbell," Kat said as she walked to the door.

"Bye Aunt Nancy," Tanya smiled as she closed the door behind her.

(At the Dance)

The AGHS Gym was decorated for Halloween; there were streamers done in black and orange, fake pumpkins all over the room, with monster costumes hung on the walls. The gym was already filled with the students. When Tommy and the others arrived, they stared around the place in awe.

"Wow," Jason said. "They've outdone themselves this year."

"Definitely," Tommy nodded.

"This is really cool," Andros said.

"You can say that again," Zhane and Zack said as one.

"Hey I'm gonna go see if they have punch," Tommy said and walked off. Minutes later, Angela Walker walked up to them.

"Hey guys," Angela smiled when she saw them. "Whoa, you guys look good."

"Thanks Angela," Jason said. "Love your Princess Leia look."

"Thanks," Angela laughed.

"Wow Jason," a voice behind them said. "Somehow it doesn't surprise me that you came as a Knight."

The guys turned around and saw Kat and Tanya standing there.

"Thanks T," Jason smiled. "Or should I say Lady Cleopatra."

"That would work," Tanya laughed.

"Princess Cinderella," Zhane said.

"Hi Zhane," Kat smiled. "Uhm, what exactly are you supposed to be."

"I'm the Silver Space Ranger," Zhane smiled. "And Andros is the red; we got the idea from a comic book."

"Oh," Kat said. "So where's Tommy?"

"He went to get some punch," Zack said.

"Where's your bird Mr. Crow?" Tanya teased Zack.

"Decided not to get it," Zack laughed.

"Which I thought was wrong," Tommy said as he came up to them. "Oh, hey girls."

"Hi Tommy," Tanya smiled.

"T," Tommy looked at her. "Aren't you a long way from Egypt?"

"I could say the same about you Lord Dracula," Tanya said. "Transylvania is across the ocean as well."

"I know," Tommy smiled.

"Cinderella and Dracula can't mix," Jason teased. "She's too pure."

"I would've thought you would've come as Prince Charming or something," Kat said. "Seeing as how you're kinda like that."

"I wanted to go darker," Tommy smiled.

"I don't think anything's darker than being the King of Darkness," a voice behind them spoke.

"Oh man," Jason started laughing. "Adam? You came as Batman?"

"Yeah yeah," Adam smiled sheepishly. "Laugh it up."

Zhane and Andros held onto each other as they laughed.

"Rocky," Zack said. "Who are you supposed to be?"

"Ali Baba," Rocky smiled. "And I told Adam he'd be the first non-American to play Batman."

"He most certainly is that," Tommy nodded.

"What are you guys supposed to be anyways?" Rocky asked. "I got Tommy, Jason and Zack, but I don't know about Andros and Zhane."

Andros explained his and Zhane's costumes while Adam looked over at Tanya.

"I hope the Queen of the Nile doesn't mind hanging out with a vigilante," he smiled at her.

"I'm a Queen," Tanya smiled at her boyfriend. "I can do whatever I want."

"Good," Adam said. "So, where are Billy and the others?"

"We're right here," Billy spoke up from behind them.

"No Einstein eh?" Tommy drawled.

"Nope," Billy shook his head. "Dr. Frankenstein is still a genius though."

"That he is," Jason nodded.

"Hey Joker," Zhane said to Curtis. "Batman's looking for you." He pointed to where Adam was and the group laughed once more.

"Say," Curtis said while trying to stop his laughter. "Why don't we put aside our differences just for tonight?"

"Sure," Adam shrugged.

"Cool," Curtis said.

"Tommy I think you should avoid Teej for the night," Rocky said when he saw that TJ was dressed up as Blade.

"Oh man," Tommy laughed. "Is this an opposite night or what? Adam as Batman and Curtis as Joker; now TJ came as Blade and I came as Dracula…a vampire and a vampire killer."

"What are you two supposed to be?" Curtis pointed at Andros and Zhane, and the two explained their costumes once more.

"I wonder what caused you to come back," TJ said to Zack M.

"Who knows," Zack M laughed. "I just felt like coming back."

"Well did you kill anyone?" Ashley asked as she and Cassie walked up to them.

"Nope," Zack M said as he turned to the two new comers. "So Snow White, where's your seven dwarfs?"

"Left them in the shop," Cassie laughed.

"Snow White and Blade," Rocky shook his head. "Who would've thought?"

"Not me," Tommy shook his head.

"I thought Belle fell for the Beast," Adam said. "Not the Silver Space Ranger."

"So did I," Billy nodded. "But I guess things didn't work out with him." the group had a laugh at that.

"How did you get that costume?" Zhane asked Karone; it looked like the same villain that was in the comic book that they got their costumes from.

"Your comic book," Karone smiled at him. "I think it's perfect, don't you?" she didn't give him a chance to answer and turned to Tanya to explain her costume.

"Hey guys," Mitch smiled as he came over to them.

"Oh look," Jason said. "It's Prince Charming; I guess Cinderella found her prince after all."

"Funny," Kat said with a small smile.

"Why hello there," Mitch said when he saw her. "You make a very beautiful Cinderella."

"Thank you," Kat said.

"Hey Karone," Mitch smiled over at her. "You look really good."

"Thanks," Karone smiled. "So do you."

"I know," Mitch rubbed his knuckled on his chest before running a hand over his hair, causing the girls to laugh and the guys to chuckle.

"You really are a Prince Charming aren't you?" Tanya smiled.

"I am," Mitch looked around the group. "So who are we missing?"

"My sister, Trini and Aisha," Karone said.

"Not anymore," Zack M said, his eyes towards the entrance of the gym, where almost everyone else's eyes were as well. The group turned to where he was looking at and they stared in shock and amazement. Walking up to them was Kim, Trini and Aisha dressed as Akasha, an Assassin and Princess Jasmine respectively.

"Whoa," Jason said as his eyes traveled over the girls.

"You can say that again," Rocky nodded, his eyes not leaving Aisha.

"Hey guys," Kim smiled as the girls stood in front of them.

"I think we broke them," Aisha laughed.

"I guess Aladdin doesn't get the Princess after all," Trini said with a smile as she gestured to Rocky dressed as Ali Baba.

"I guess so," Aisha laughed as she moved to her boyfriend. "Hey babe."

"Hey," Rocky said as he looked her up and down. "You look amazing."

"Thanks," Aisha smiled.

"You're an assassin?" Jason teased his girlfriend as he pulled her to him. "You know it's my duty to my country to stop you?"

"I do," Trini smiled at him. "It'll be interesting to say the least to see what you can do."

"So?" Andros looked over his sister. "Queen of the Damned?"

"Yep," Kim smiled up at him. "I love her so I decided to be her."

"I see that," Andros said. "I hope you and the King of Darkness doesn't decide to go on a blood-sucking rampage."

"Can't give a guarantee," Kim teased. "So, who's the King of Darkness?"

"That would be me," Tommy laughed. "I can't believe you came as Akasha."

"And you came as Dracula," Kim smiled. "I guess we both wanted to be dark for the night."

"Guess so," Tommy laughed.

"Alright," Rocky clapped. "We have the King and Queen of the Damned, Prince Charming and Cinderella, Batman and Cleopatra, Joker, The Crow, The Red Space Ranger and Belle, The Silver Space Ranger and Astronema, a Knight and an Assassin, Dr. Frankenstein, Ali Baba and Princess Jasmine and Snow White and Blade; wow, half of you shouldn't even be together."

The group laughed at his words. Kat looked over at Tommy and Kim and couldn't help the resentment at their matching costumes; she had only chose Cinderella because she thought Tommy would go as Prince Charming. Seeing him and Kim together, she couldn't help but to think that they are together. She thought over Tanya's words though and she knew she was jumping to conclusions about the two. She needed to talk to Tommy, but first, she had to straighten things out with Michael.

"Do you want to dance Kat?" Mitch asked her.

"No that's ok," Kat smiled at him.

"Alright," Mitch turned to Karone. "If Astronema wouldn't mind dancing with me…"

"I'd love to," Karone smiled at him. She took his hand and the two headed to the dance floor, leaving Zhane behind watching them in anger and jealousy.

As Andros was leading Ashley to the floor, he turned to Zhane. "You either tell her how you feel or you stand there the entire night and glare at them."

"I will," Zhane said.

"Just do it bro," TJ said as he passed with Cassie. Pretty soon, the others had gone to the dance floor.

When her friends weren't looking, Kat sneaked off. Tommy turned to ask her to dance, but was confused when he didn't see her. "I wonder where Kat got to."

"I don't know," Kim said as she looked around for the blonde.

"So Akasha," Tommy turned to Kim. "Can I interest in you in a dance?"

"Sure," Kim smiled as she held out her hand for him to take. The two smiled as they made their way onto the dance floor. The entire group of friends, along with their classmates, was having the time of their lives; the girls switched partners throughout the dances, laughing and having fun. On the other side of the room, Kat had found who she was looking for.

"We need to talk," she told him.

The guy turned from his friends and looked at her. "What is it?"

"I'm stopping this," Kat said. "It was a mistake to do this in the first place, especially since we were both wrong."

"What are you talking about?" Michael asked her.

"Tommy isn't cheating on me with Kimberly," Kat said. "He never was; and I can't continue cheating on him. So I'm ending this arrangement between us." With that, she walked off.

"Oh it's not that easy Kat," Michael said as he watched her go. "It's not that easy at all; you won't go anywhere until I have what I want; which is Tommy hurt."

Kat walked away from Michael with a sigh of relief; she had ended things with him and she was happy. 'And the best part; Tommy doesn't have to know.' A smile on her face, she made her way back to her friends.

"Where'd you go off to?" Tanya asked when she saw her.

"Just around," Kat smiled. "I wanted to see the other costumes."

"Ok," Tanya smiled.

"That was fun," Karone said as she and Mitch walked up to them.

"It looked like it," Kat smiled.

"Karone can I talk to you?" Zhane's voice was clipped and he spoke through gritted teeth.

Exchanging a look with Mitch, Karone followed him. "So what's this about Zhane?"

"Why did you dance with him?" he asked.

"Because he asked me to," she answered.

"Did you have to be so close and did it have to be him?" Zhane asked, gesturing towards Mitch with his hands.

"Why does it bother you so much to see me dancing with him?" Karone placed her hands on her hips and looked at Zhane. "Answer me!"

"Because I'm jealous!" Zhane near shouted.

"What?" Karone's arms dropped and her eyes widened in shock, as did Mitch and the others.

"I'm jealous Karone," Zhane said. "I'm jealous because I like you and it's killing me to see you with him….with anyone; I'm jealous because I want to be the one that's with you."

To his shock, Karone stepped close to him and captured his lips in a kiss. She smiled at him when she pulled back. "Do you know how long I've waited to hear you say that?"

"Really?" Zhane asked as he looked down at her.

"Yes really," Karone smiled at him.

"But," Zhane started. "What about Mitch?"

"Mitch is just a friend," Karone said. "He noticed that you had feelings for me and he decided to help me with getting you to admit them."

"What?" Zhane looked at her in confusion and slight shock.

"There was never anything between us Zhane," Karone admitted. "He knew how I felt about you and he knew that you had a little trouble admitting how you felt about me; so he came up with the idea to make you jealous. I just didn't think it'd take you this long though."

"I guess I'm a little hard-headed," Zhane said. "I'm glad to know there was nothing between you; like I said, it killed me to see you with him all the time."

"It's ok," Karone said. "And besides, he would prefer you to me anyways."

"Huh?" Zhane looked at her.

"He's gay," Karone giggled at the look on his face. "He likes boys not girls."

"Thank God for that," Zhane said before he captured her lips in another kiss.

"Well I'm glad everything worked out," Mitch smiled at them.

"Sorry I was so hard on you," Zhane apologized when he pulled back from the kiss.

"No worries," Mitch waved his words away. "It just proved that you really did like her."

"Well it's about time," Kim said as she and Tommy walked over to them. "You know how long I've noticed how you felt about each other; I told myself if by Christmas and you two weren't together, I would lock you in a closet and not let you out until you admitted your feelings for each other."

"Thank God it didn't come to that," Zhane said. "Not that I wouldn't mind being locked in a room with you."

"Why are you guys standing around?" Rocky said. "We came to a dance and that's what we should be doing; so let's go." He grabbed Aisha's hand and pulled her back to the dance floor. Tanya grabbed Kat's hand and the girls laughed as they followed everyone else. Before Kim could move, Tommy put out a hand to stop her.

"Can we talk?" he asked.

"Sure," Kim smiled at him. He placed a hand on the small of her back and led through the crowd to the door. Once outside, the two walked for a bit in silence. Kim stopped next to a bench and she leaned on it. She was smiling as she tipped her head up to look at the sky.

Tommy looked over at her and couldn't get over how beautiful she looked. "I don't think I told you this, but you look beautiful."

"Thanks," Kim blushed. "You look very handsome." They were quiet once more before Tommy decided to ask her what he wanted.

"Kim?" Tommy grabbed her hand.

"Yes Tommy?" Kim looked up at him.

"Why did you react like that when Carlos called Ashley what he did?" he asked; he had wanted to know ever since he heard her friend Zack say it was because of a memory.

"Tommy," Kim looked away.

"Please tell me," he said as he held her chin to turn her face back to him.

"Ok," She sighed. "I'll tell you; it was during our freshman year. I met this guy named Alan Stewart; at first, he and I were friends. I didn't really want a boyfriend, so I told him I could only be friends with him; at the time, it seemed like he had accepted it. But then, he started doing things, just little things; he would bring me roses, leave me Hershey's chocolate, write poems…basically, everything a boyfriend did, he would do it. He seemed like such a gentleman so I decided to go out on a date with him; I had fun, but I still felt weird about it. We went out a few more times but I decided it felt too weird so I told him I thought we should only be friends. At first, I thought he was okay with it, but then things changed."

"What happened?" Tommy asked; a part of him was regretting asking her, but for the most part, he knew he needed to know for him to better understand her.

"He tried to spread rumors about me," Kim continued. "Thankfully, no one really believed them; he called me names, from a bitch to a slut…I was called everything. You remember how Karone told you guys I ended up in the hospital because I fell off the beam?"

"Yeah?"

"It was because of him," Kim said. "He used to follow me a lot, but then my brother got to him and it stopped…or so we thought. One night I was practicing a routine; it was kinda complicated but I knew I could do it because I spent days going over it. I was in the gym and I was in the middle of doing a handspring; when my hands landed on the beam for me to flip myself over, he came up and threw a basketball at it. I lost my balance and I hit my head on the beam before hitting the floor. I was supposed to meet Kelly, Zack's girlfriend, and when I didn't show, she came to look for me and saw me passed out on the floor. She got help and I ended up in the hospital for about a week. The doctors told my family I was lucky; he said that if Kelly hadn't found me when she did, I would've slipped into a coma and then I more than likely would've died."

"Oh my," Tommy squeezed her hand softly. "So that's why Andros is so overprotective of you?"

"Yeah," Kim nodded. "He was really freaked out; all my friends were, but for him…"

"I know," Tommy said. "Karone explained to us that being twins made your accident harder on him."

"After that," Kim said. "He was with me all the time…not that I minded and I was told that he, Zhane, Zack and Slater had beat up Alan; good thing is, they didn't get in trouble as it was his fault for what happened to me, so the cops gave them a warning only."

"I would've done the same," Tommy told her. "So that's why both you and Andros reacted that way; you had been through it."

"Yeah," Kim sighed. "I hate guys like that, you know? Anyways, after that, I became a little wary about a guy because I wasn't sure if I could trust them or not, hence the reason why I haven't been on a date or had a boyfriend since."

"Well," Tommy said. "That's understandable Kim."

"I've never met another guy that made me feel safe or that I could trust," Kim smiled up at him. "Until I met you; from the moment we met, I knew you were different; you made me feel different."

"I'm glad for that," Tommy said. "And it's the same for me too; you make me feel different as well. The way I feel about you, I've never felt this way about anyone else…not even Kat."

"I'm falling for you Tommy," Kim whispered. "Faster than I thought I would."

"I'm falling for you too Kim," Tommy replied. "And it scares me because like you, I wasn't expecting it to happen this quickly; which is why I'm going to go find Kat and have that talk with her."

"Ok," Kim nodded; she knew that Kat would be hurt, but as she had told him earlier in the week, as cruel as it sounded, she wanted to be with him more than she was worried about Kat being hurt. "Let's go."

The two turned and headed back into the gym. Upon entering, they spotted their friends and headed in their direction. When they neared their friends, Tommy saw that Kat wasn't there.

"Hey guys," Kim said.

"Hey," Aisha said. "Where have you been?"

"Outside for a bit," Kim said.

"Hey Tanya," Tommy turned to her. "Have you seen Kat?"

"Uh, yeah," Tanya looked around. "She headed inside the school; I think she said she was going to find a water fountain, but that was like ten minutes ago."

"Alright," Tommy said. "I'll go find her." He nodded to his friends before setting off to find the blonde.

(Earlier)

Kat was dancing near Tanya and Zack T and she was having the time of her life; she felt beyond relax and she knew that it was because she had talked with Tanya and had broken things off with Michael. As she was dancing, she felt someone hold her waist from behind and felt a body press close; thinking it was Tommy, she closed her eyes and smiled.

"Hi baby," she said.

"I'm your baby now?" the person asked.

Surprised, Kat whirled around. "Michael! What are you doing? I told you, it's off; I don't want to do this anymore."

"Don't you?" he leaned down to whisper in her ear before sucking gently on it. "Are you sure?"

"Michael," Kat couldn't help the soft moan that escaped her lips.

"You know you don't really want to give this up," Michael said before kissing her neck.

"P-p-please stop," she stuttered, though she made no move to push him.

"Come with me," he pulled back from her neck and looked at her. Grabbing her hand, he led her through the crowd. They went down the hallway until they came upon the first empty classroom; without looking, he opened the door and pulled her in. he led her to a desk and sat her on it, before stepping between her legs.

"Michael," was all she got out before he covered her lips with his. After a few minutes, she pulled back from the kiss to look at him. "We shouldn't be doing this; I know the truth now. This is the last time."

"No it's not," Michael said before capturing her lips once more; as he kissed her, he felt like he was truly a pirate and not just wearing a costume; the way he plundered and stole Tommy's treasure from him made him smile against Kat's lips. The two were so deep in their making out that they never heard the door open.

(General)

Tommy moved through the crowds as his mind wandered to his girlfriend and the talk that they were about to have; he knew that she would be hurt but he also knew that it needed to be done. He really wanted to be with Kim and if he didn't break things off with Kat now, then he would only end up hurting her even more and hurting Kim in the process as well. He saw a fellow classmate and stopped him.

"Hey man," he said. "Have you seen Kat? She's dressed as Cinderella."

"Yeah I saw her going down that hallway," the guy said.

"Alright," Tommy said. "Thanks." Nodding to the guy, he continued down the hallway. He was about to pass a classroom when a noise caught his attention. Stopping, he opened the door and looked in; what he saw made his eyes widen in disbelief, his hands ball into fists and his heart clench with pain; sitting on a desk was Kat, but she wasn't alone. She was kissing Michael who was standing between her legs and had his hand on her thigh.


A/N 2: alright, Zhane and Karone are together (finally!) and Tommy knows why Kim reacted the way she did. I know Tommy didn't get a chance to break up with Kat, but when I wrote this chapter, that's how it came out. Read and review so I can know what you think.

A/N 3: Rocky's mom speaks English perfectly but when she's around her family, she speaks in Spanish; Adam, Tanya, Aisha, Kim (will be explained later on) and Xander all understand and speak Spanish.


Teaser:

"What's going on?" Tanya asked.

"Do you want to tell her Kat?" Tommy said. "Or should I?"

"Ok," Aisha smiled at her friend. "That's it; why do you keep calling him Little Phoenix?"

"Should I?" Kim laughed as she looked at Nick.

"Yeah," Nick smiled.