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We Are Not Alone

(another 80's song, from the movie: this time curtousey of Karla DeVito)

The Following Monday

Brian arrived early to school, though that wasn't unusual for him, he was anxious to see Jan again. She was so different, so gorgeous. He didnt want her to forget him as soon as she showed up to school, where the big, confident jocks would surely hit on her. He met up with John at their usual spot. Claire was with him.

Well you look nice today, Brain! Claire hugged him.

You got a date or somethin? Bender teased.

Brian couldnt help his blush in response.

Brian heard Andy and Allison approach the group from behind him. Claire rushed over to Allison, whispering in her ear as they both pointed at Brian. Allison began to squeak and Claire began to jump up and down happily. of course Brian thought, jan probably blabbed to andy who blabbed to allison. oh great...

Andy greeted Brian and Bender, rolling his eyes at how girly Allison had become the closer she got to Claire. Thank god she still wasnt wearing pink.

Hey..uhh...Andy?

Yea Bry?

Did Jan ride with you?

the girls squeaked and giggled in the backround, running up to hug Brian at the same time.

Andy smiled. Yeah man shes getting registered.

Brian relaxed. she hadnt left. Thank God.

Bender caught on, his eyes widening. He put out his cigarette on the bleachers " I hearing this right? The BRAIN got himself a girl?" he walked over to Brian, placing his hands on the nerd's shoulders. "Congratulations, nerd." quieter he said "shes smoking hot!!" Andy hollered, " I heard that!" but he only rolled his eyes and smiled.

The gang kept talking. goofing off, laughing, sharing stories about the ridiculous things their parents had done over the weekend.

Bender and Claire went off by themselves for a minute, just behind a nearby wall. Claire was lauging at a joke Brian had made, as she leaned against the wall she smiled. Bender looked her up and down. Man, she was gorgeous. Just looking at her made him forget the fresh bruise on his arm, the number of cigarettes left in the pack he had in his jacket pocket. John leaned over to kiss her, making her smile even more. It was contagious, John began to laugh, at nothing in particular. He kissed her again, just softly, lightly. Her lips, her cheeks, her neck. He liked that he was making her giggle more. He looked at her right in the eyes, kissing up her arm. " Brians happy- he's finally got a girl. You gonna make me happy too?"

Claire laughed. "you already have a girl"she teased.

John took the hint. he rolled his eyes and straightened his back. "Will you go to prom with me, Claire?" Claire smiled. " Of course John." He leaned into her, pushing her hard against the wall, kissing her with tongue and passion. When she broke the kiss she was gasping for air. she bit her bottom lip, always a sign that he had made her horny. "Besides, I already bought my dress." she laughed as he cursed her, "You TEASE!!" She laughed and kissed him lightly, holding his hand and leading him back towards the group.

Jan had joined them, and they were all laughing and goofing off still. Claire noticed that Jan and Brian were sitting next to each other and holding hands, and Claire nudged Bender with her elbow so he would see them. Allison was sitting on Andys lap. As they joined the group, they slipped back into the conversation seamlessly. Allison caught Bender's eyes, wordlessly asking him if he had finally gotten Claire to go to prom with him. Bender smiled back at Allison, winking his answer.