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Stephanie lay down in her bed with Hunter's letter in her hand. She knew she made a big mistake reading the letter. I'll give it back first thing in the morning, she thought. She placed the letter back in the envelope neatly, not wanting to crumple it than it already was.

She tried to close her eyes but all that was in her mind was about Hunter's letter. She never knew that a rebel like him would have a bitter past. She rolled around her bed for a couple of minutes until she was sleepy.

The next morning, the first thing Stephanie did was to find Hunter.

"A costume party?!" Torrie blurted out as they made their way through the corridors. "That's one of a kind for a high school student. I mean, this could be fun. Of course, you will dress as a princess and I will design your fabulous gown."

Stephanie wasn't listening at Torrie. Her mind was preoccupied by something far more important than her stupid party. At least, she thinks it's stupid.

"Steph, are you listening?" Torrie asked.

"I wonder what my costume would be," Trish asked herself.

"Steph?" Torrie asked again.

That was when Stephanie went back to herself. "Sure."

"Great," Torrie said. "I was thinking you should wear pink."

That was when Stephanie saw Hunter with Shawn and Chyna. Occupying the whole corridor as they walked with Hunter in the middle. She took out the envelope and held it out in front of Hunter.

"You dropped this," Stephanie said.

Hunter took it and glared at Stephanie. "Did you read it?"

Stephanie's jaw dropped. "I didn't mean to."

"You did what?!" Hunter yelled. Everyone's attention was at the two of them, their friends shocked that they are actually talking to each other.

"Look," Stephanie said. "I'm sorry if I read it. Like I said, I didn't mean to." She turned around and walked away.

"What was that?" Lilian asked, still shocked about what just happened.

"Nothing," Stephanie said.

"Nothing?" Trish repeated. "We're supposed to be friends. You should tell us everything and you didn't tell us about that Hunter guy."

Stephanie sat down at a round table and the rest followed her. "His friends were bugging me when he somewhat told them to back off. Yesterday, I taught him some Chemistry and then he left that letter. I kinda read it so now he's pissed."

The three sighed. "We're not going to ask what's in that letter because we know you're not going to tell us."

They all shared a big hug. "I'm so happy you guys are my friends."

"So, what have you already planned for your birthday?" Torrie asked.

"Before I get to that, let me tell you what happened during that stupid meeting with my mom and her friend," Stephanie said and she saw that they are listening intently. "We met this friend of hers and her son. They're nice and all but they're not nice."

"I don't understand," Lilian said.

"They were the ones who told my mom that I should have a stupid birthday party," Stephanie said.

"Your party's not stupid," Torrie said. "Especially if I'm going to plan it since right now, I can see that you have no interest whatsoever with your party."

"Thanks a lot Tor," Stephanie hugged her. "Anyway, her son is like, trying to impress me. He said he could be my escort."

"Asshole," Trish said. "Is he handsome?"

"Not like Randy and John," Stephanie replied.

"Oh, he may be bad-looking," Lilian said.

"Totally," Stephanie agreed.

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"What's that letter?" Shawn asked.

"Nothing," Hunter replied.

"That can't be nothing," Chyna said. "If that's nothing, then why were you so mad with that princess? Why were you talking with the princess?"

"She taught me Chemistry yesterday," Hunter said.

"She did what?" Chyna asked again.

"That's none of your business, okay?" Hunter snapped.

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After school, the four girls went to Stephanie's house to help Stephanie with her party. They were browsing through magazines and Torrie was sketching some gowns.

"This is not fun," Stephanie said as she flipped the magazine.

"I'll tell you what fun is," Lilian said.

"I know, your musical tomorrow," Trish said.

Lilian pouted. "You're going, right?"

They all hugged Lilian. "Of course, we are. We wouldn't miss it for anything in the world."

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After the musical, Stephanie, Torrie and Trish went backstage to congratulate Lilian. They found her with John. When she saw them, she immediately went to hug them.

"Lil, you were amazing out there!" they greeted.

"Thanks, guys," Lilian said.

"I see you already got company," Trish teased.

"He came by with Amy but she already left," Lilian explained. "Which reminds me, where's Randy?"

Stephanie wasn't listening to them already. Her eyes were focused on something more important. She saw Hunter and she knows that he saw her too. She then walked towards him.

"I'm sorry I read your letter," Stephanie said with her most sorry eyes.

Hunter sighed. "I shouldn't have yelled at you either."

Stephanie smiled. "Yeah, that, I'm not used to."

"So we're cool now?" Hunter asked cockily.

"Yeah," Stephanie turned around and walked towards her friends. Just then, she stopped in her tracks, she turned around, "I was thinking would you like to go to my birthday party?"

Hunter moved closer to Stephanie. "You're inviting me to your birthday?"

"Yes, and by the way, it's a costume party," Stephanie informed him.

This made Hunter laughed. He couldn't believe that the princess just asked him to go to her birthday party. Not to mention that it's a costume party.

"Don't laugh," Stephanie said. "It wasn't my idea. I didn't have anything to do about it, actually. They wanted it."

"Your friends?" Hunter asked.

"No, my mom and her friends," Stephanie corrected.

"That's weird," Hunter commented. "Them, making decisions for you, I mean."

"Will you come?" Stephanie asked. "You could bring your friends along." She took out an envelope from her bag and gave it to Hunter.

He opened it. It was the invitation to the party. He looked deep into Stephanie's eyes and saw that she was serious. "I'll think about it. I mean, finding a costume could be hard."

Stephanie looked down. "I'll be waiting for you."

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