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Chaotic Jealousy is up!

HA! I'm pretty proud I got to update quickly. I'm considering starting another Bully fanfic, about another OC, with another one of my favorite characters, but still debating if I can manage both at the same time.

But right now, it's just an idea, and this is what I'm updating.

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I yawned and sat up in bed, seeing Gary already dressed and writing in his notebook. He commented while continuing writing "Morning, little miss Sunshine."

I rolled my eyes and replied "Yeah, shut up. I was exhausted from yesterday."

He just chuckled and set his pencil down, turning in his chair to look at me. He said with a smirk "I'd hurry and get dressed, since you slept in a little longer than usual."

I nodded and climbed out of bed, grabbing out my uniform and going into the bathroom to change. I hurried and changed, brushing through my hair. I looked at it, noticing it was getting longer. I parted it to the right and left the bathroom quickly, not wanting to be late.

Gary smirked as I stepped out of the bathroom, asking "Ready?"

I nodded and we took off.

We were walking together quietly, the silence between us not awkward, but the looks we got were. People would whisper and point, giggling or frowning. I noticed Jimmy and Petey walking together talking when Jimmy noticed us. He frowned and looked away, ignoring my small wave.

Gary just shrugged and said "Someone's still pissed his buddy's dating his enemy."

I sighed and nodded, responding "Guess so. But you two aren't really enemies..."

"You can keep telling yourself that, but that doesn't change it."

I frowned, looking at him. He was staring out ahead of us at someone with a frown. I looked over and saw Christy, who was grinning and talking to her friend loudly, obviously gossiping about us, considering she kept pointing our way.

"God she's annoying..."

I giggled a little at Gary's comment, replying with sarcasm "Oh come on, you two would look great together! She could spread rumors for you, so you can start fights between everyone and take over the school!"

He looked at me with a grimace. He said with obvious distaste "I can do that myself. I don't need her amateur rumors to take over the school. And if I really needed help, I'd actually ask someone who can use half her brain."

I grinned and said smugly "So you'd come to me!"

He chuckled and looked at me, teasing "You can't use something you don't have."

I punched his shoulder, saying "Exactly, so that's why you need me!"

He rolled his eyes, answering "If it makes you feel better, you can tell yourself that."

I laughed, saying "I could say the same for you."

He shrugged, and we continued walking to the school, and although some of the discomfort of everyone's stares eased, I still didn't like them. Gary didn't seemed bugged at all by them. Then again, he's probably used to them.

I noticed his lip twitched down into a frown as he glared at someone. I turned and looked around for whoever he was staring at. It was Bif, who was looking our way. He was glaring daggers at Gary, but his gaze immediately softened and he waved to me as we made eye contact.

I waved back, smiling a little, but I could hear Gary scoff slightly, and a warm hand wrapped around mine, holding it tightly. I looked at Gary, who didn't seem very happy about Bif looking at me.

"Relax Gary, it's just Bif."

Gary rolled his eyes and muttered "Exactly."

I sighed and said "Bif's just a friend, don't worry. He's not any threat to you."

Gary didn't seem completely convinced. I rolled my eyes and pulled my hand from his, and before he could frown and question me, I wrapped my arms around his waist, hugging him while we walked.

"Here, feel less threatened by him?"

Gary's lips tugged up into a wolfish grin, and he replied "Maybe a kiss right in front of him would."

I sighed in exasperation, saying "Now you're just trying to rub it in his face."

He laughed, shrugging. "So, he kinda deserves it, being as snotty as he is."

I chuckled, and peered over at Bif. He seemed to sigh and turn back to Derby, who was staring at me a dark eyebrow raised. He grinned again, and I felt the strange uncomfortable feeling again.

Gary wrapped an arm around my waist, holding me close. He was really warm, which was nice with the chilly air. Winter was coming pretty fast. I blushed a little, and Gary grinned.

"A little embarrassed, are we?"

I shook my head, pulling away with pouted lips. "Shut up, Gary." I blushed and he chuckled, saying "Aww come on, you know you love it when I tease you."

I crossed my arms around my chest and replied in a cheeky way "I know you love to tease me, not that I love it."

He rolled his eyes, replying "I know you love to argue."

"I know you're stubborn."

He grinned and shrugged, saying "I know you're cute when you're pouting."

I rolled my eyes, asking sarcastically "Is that why you always try to get on my nerves?"

He nodded, saying with his characteristic smirk "Of course."

I laughed, and he smiled. We walked together, smiling and joking back and forth, and I couldn't help but feel happier than I have in a long, long time. I know you must be smiling too, Mom.

We sat down in class and finished our work quickly, so Gary and I were just passing notes while our English teacher finished his booze, which was funny to see a teacher drink in front of his class.

A folded up note landed on my desk. I opened it behind the desk so Mr. Galloway wouldn't see.

This is boring.

I took notice of his nice, neat handwriting before I replied quickly.

Yeah, I want to get out of class already.

I passed the note back to Gary discreetly. He read the note and scribbled down his answer and passed the note back.

I say after the bell rings, we go out to town and do something fun. Meet you outside the school in ten minutes.

I looked over at him and nodded, grinning. He smirked slightly, before turning back to the teacher and smiling in a fake manner. Mr. Galloway bought it, because he just shrugged and took another swig of his alcohol.

The bell rang a few minutes later, and we all left quickly. Gary slipped off somewhere, so I went to my locker and put my stuff away quietly. I was about to shut my locker when a voice behind me startled me.

"Hey, Lex."

I turned and faced Jimmy, who was rubbing the back of his neck. I asked quietly "Yeah?"

He seemed to think over his words before saying "Uh, I'm... You know, sorry for the shit I gave you yesterday, I was just a little shocked, and angry... I'm still a little angry that you're dating that scumbag, but... I can tolerate it, for now. As long as the bitch doesn't start any shit with me, I'm cool with you two doing... Whatever it is you do."

I smiled a little, saying happily "Thanks for understanding, James!" I hugged him, and he tensed up and said "Uh, yeah!" I pulled away, looking at him. He seemed uncomfortable. I grinned and said "Well, I gotta go!"

He nodded and said "Yeah."

I shut my locker and jogged off, turning a corner and bumping into someone. I managed to gain my footing quickly, looking up at one of the Preps. I studied the face quickly, trying to match a name to the face.

It's Tad, I think.

He didn't frown, but he didn't smile. He just stared at me blankly. I wondered what his problem was, but I said "Uh, sorry. Didn't see you there."

He blinked a few times before nodding. He suddenly flinched and stood up straighter, saying in his faux-British accent "Yes, well, you're lucky I'm in a good mood, miss. You are forgiven for your mistake."

I rolled my eyes, saying with an eyebrow raised "Yeah, okay. Well, I'll be off." I walked around him, and he just watched me. "Weirdo..." I muttered while quickly jogging away, peering over my shoulder at him, where he seemed to be thinking deeply about something.

Bif rounded the corner, seeing Tad standing in the hallway blankly. "Tad, what are you doing, exactly?"

Tad blinked and looked up at the tall redhead, saying "Oh, I was just lost in thought. Tell me, who is that girl you were talking about not long ago?"

Bif's eyebrow quirked while he asked "Lex Wilton?"

Tad nodded, replying "Yes, Miss Wilton. Could you explain what she looks like, once more?"

Bif frowned a little and said slowly "Uh, brown hair and eyes, pink cheeks, about 5'7 and wears an older line of Aquaberry?"

Tad smiled and nodded, saying "Oh yes, so it was her that came running around the corner and into me."

Bif's eyebrow raised in surprise and he asked "Where was she headed?"

Tad replied quickly "I don't even know what direction she went."

Bif wasn't exactly sure he trusted Tad on that, because Tad had lied to him before about things, but he nodded and sighed. "Okay."

Bif walked past Tad and headed to his next class, wondering if Tad was actually telling the truth.

Gary grinned when he saw Lex slipped out of the school gates and look around, spotting him. She ran over, grinning as she said "So, what're we doing today?"

Gary grinned, studying her soft, doe eyes. She was obviously excited to do whatever was planned. He replied "Well, I think we should head down to get something to snack on, and pick up some cans of spray paint..."

She seemed to like the idea, nodding. "Lead the way." He grabbed her hand and pulled her through town. She scanned the area, obviously trying to learn where she was. "You don't know town very well, do you?" He asked her. She nodded, answering "I really only know where the Glass Jaw Boxing Gym is."

He nodded, remembering when they went there for Bif's boxing tournament. He frowned, shoving the thought of the redheaded prep away. He looked down at her, and she was smiling, looking around.

"So, are we almost to the store?"

He grinned and nodded, walking around the corner and pointing to a store, saying "There it is." She smiled and pulled him along to it quickly, jogging over. He rolled his eyes and they walked in, the storeowner giving them a look before returning to counting money in the cash register.

She stepped up to the counter and asked "What should we get?"

He looked at the choices before looking at her, asking "Anything in paticular you want to eat?"

She shook her head, answering "I'm not picky."

He nodded and said "Two beam colas and a couple burgers with a side of fries."

The guy nodded in a bored fashion and grabbed up some food, setting it on the counter. "Anything else?" He asked in a monotone.

Gary noticed that they sold spray paint here. "Four cans of spray paint."

The guy nodded and set the cans down, saying "That'll be ten dollars and fifty cents."

Gary nodded and pulled out his wallet from his back pocket, pulling out eleven ones. He set it on the table and the guy gave him two quarters back.

"Thanks." Gary muttered while grabbing up the food and the spray paint. Lex smiled and the two walked outside, sitting down at a bench not far from the store. Gary grinned and pulled out a burger and a cup of fries, passing them to her. He said in a joking way "Hope you don't get fat from this."

She laughed and rolled her eyes, saying "Please, there is no way this food is ruining my awesome figure."

He grinned, replying "You better not let it. How are we supposed to run away from the cops if you can barely walk without losing your breath?"

She punched his shoulder lightly, giggling. She munched on the burger with a smile, just watching people walk by them. He took a bite of his burger.

"Hey Gary, where do you get the money to spend on things?"

Gary grinned and said sarcastically "I'm a bank robber."

She rolled her eyes, laughing. "Seriously though, where does it come from?"

Gary replied "Some is from doing odd jobs for people, the rest is the money I gain from my grandfather, who sends in cash every once in a while."

She nodded, staring off into the streets. She seemed tired, lost in thought. He grinned and said "Hurry up, so we can get to the fun part of today!"

She looked over at him and nodded, smiling. "Okay!"

They finished quickly and ran off into the alleyways. He turned and tossed her a can of spray paint, saying "Let's have some fun."

She nodded, shaking the can as she caught it. He turned and jogged farther, knowing she was following along. He stopped and grinned, saying "Since we are in Greaser territory, may I suggest insults to their clothes, hair, or bicycles?"

She giggled and nodded, answering "Let's do this!"

He laughed at her enthusiasm. He said "I'll go this way, and tag a few places, and you go that way. If any Greasers give you trouble, yell at the top of your lungs and start running towards Old Bullworth Vale."

She nodded, jogging off in her own direction. Gary turned and ran his way, grinning evilly.

I considered what to say before grinning and spraying out 'Take a Bath Greasy!'

I grinned, running off and heading towards another wall. I paused before smirking and spraying 'I love bikes because they can't reject me!' I turned and ran to another wall, spraying 'Greaseballs!'

"Hey, what do ya think you're doing, girly?"

I jumped and turned to find Johnny Vincent walking over with Peanut at his side. I took a few steps backwards as they approached. I was slightly panicking, as we got farther away from the wider street. I felt my back hit the wall.

"Dead end, doll face." Peanut said with a grin. I scanned the area for anything that might get me out of this predicament. Dammit, Lex, think!

I couldn't really run, since they were blocking my escape. Screaming wouldn't help either; Gary wouldn't be able to find me in time before they mug me. Are they gonna mug me? I wasn't even sure if they hit girls or not. I prayed they didn't.

They took another step closer, and Johnny asked "What do ya think we should do, Peanut?"

Peanut shrugged, saying "We could knock her out n' hold her hostage until whatever trust fund turd put her up to this comes to find her."

I blinked. Got an idea...

I said quickly "Derby won't care if you take me hostage, I'm just a pawn to him. The only one who might care is Bif, but Derby wouldn't let him come get me. It'd be pointless to take me hostage."

Johnny looked surprised by me telling him who put me up to this. He asked suspiciously "Why would you rat your leader out to some Greasers like us?"

I scowled and said in faked anger "Because Derby blackmailed me into doing his dirty work. He said if I didn't do as he said, he was gonna tell Bif I was only trying to trick him, and he had photoshopped photos of you and me talking! Bif's my friend, and I don't wanna lose him."

Peanut scoffed, saying "How can you be friends with one of those stuck up pussies?"

I frowned, saying "I only like Bif, the rest can go to hell, but Bif's one of my closest friends, and he knows so many of my secrets, he could tell Christy all of them, and I'd be the laughing stock of the school!"

Johnny sighed, saying "Well, what are we 'sposed to do with her?"

Peanut studied me, obviously trying to see if I was lying. He replied "I dunno Johnny, it's your call on what we do to her."

I waited for them to decide what their plan of action was. Worst thing that could happen is they decide to attack me and I have to bolt...

Johnny frowned and turned and whispered to Peanut, who looked slightly surprised. "What do you mean-" He hushed Peanut and continued whispering. Peanut paused and nodded, before they turned back to me, Peanut saying "Alright, doll face. Gotta few questions for you."

I frowned but nodded, saying "Shoot."

Peanut paused before saying "So besides your friendship with that one trust fund fairy, you don't like the Preps?"

I shook my head. "Not at all."

Peanut nodded, and turned to Johnny, who asked "And they're the one's that put you up to this?"

I nodded quickly. I replied "It's all that asshole Derby's fault."

The two looked at each other, and seemed to agree. Peanut sighed and said "Fine. We aren't going to bust ya this time, doll face."

Johnny nodded and added "But if we catch you tagging anything around here again, you better be ready for a fight."

I nodded, saying "Thank you."

Peanut rolled his eyes and said "Well, let's get going, Johnny."

Vincent nodded and replied "Alright. And remember," He pointed at me. "Don't you start nothin' or you'll be hearing from me."

I nodded, replying "Okay."

He seemed satisfied with my answer and turned on his heel, Peanut following him closely. Before they stepped from view, Peanut said with a grin "See ya 'round, doll face."

I rolled my eyes and sighed, relieved to have made it out without major injury from the two Greasers. I rolled my shoulders back and started walking, peering around the corner to see Johnny walking with his hands in his pockets, seeming laid back and calm. Peanut was leaned forward slightly and looking at Johnny with a grin, his hands in his pockets too.

I smiled and decided I needed to remember to draw them walking. I shook the thought and ran the opposite way, deciding I'd go find Gary.

I found Gary leaning up against a wall, looking around with a bored expression. He noticed me and grinned as I jogged over. He asked "So, did you have fun?"

I shrugged, saying with a smirk "I definitely felt the thrill of being caught when Johnny and Peanut cornered me."

Gary's eyebrow raised in question, and he asked "How'd you get away?"

"Talked my way out of it."

He just grinned and joked "I'm so proud."

I laughed and we started walking along back to the school, since we'd spent a lot of time just running around tagging. We were walking, talking about insults we wrote when Gary said "Hey, wait here for a minute. I gotta use the bathroom."

I nodded and he walked off into the closest store with a bathroom. I stood here waiting when I heard two voices not far from here. Both were strikingly familiar. I looked around and followed the sound, peeking into an alleyway. It was Zoe, and she was talking to Bif.

Huh?

I was surprised to see the two talking. Her voice carried pretty good, so I heard her fine.

"Bif, you do realize that if you do that, there is a good chance he's gonna try to kill you, and she's never going to talk to you."

He nodded, and I could see his chest deflate in a long sigh. "I know, I know. But I can't stand seeing them together..." He paused and paced slightly, running his fingers through his dark red hair before almost begging "You'll help me, right? Please, Zoe, I can't do this alone."

She shook her head slowly, saying "You're on your own, Bif. I'm not about to jeapordize my friend's happiness so you can try and get her to fall for you. She thinks of you as a friend, and she'll always feel that way about you. Start acting like one."

I tried to process what they were talking about. It struck me like lightning.

A-Are... Are they talking about me?!

I frowned, listening a little more. I could hear Bif sigh loudly. He said quietly "I know I should give up. She already made it clear we are only ever to be buddies. But I can't stop thinking about her, Zoe! I don't know what to do!"

Zoe sighed, rubbing her temple. She said "You can't tell her that, obviously. She'll feel like it's her fault. For now, just stay friends with her. If she and Psycho don't last, then you should consider telling her. Who knows. But Bif, how do you think your parents, or Derby, for that matter, would react if you told them you were sure you were in love with a poor girl?"

Bif nodded, saying " I don't care what they think of it! They would just have to live with my choices. I just wish she'd never fallen for him. Maybe then she would have chose me instead... Oh, what I wouldn't do for his luck. But I bet many boys are almost as envious of him as I am."

I stared at him, and I couldn't help but wonder that myself. Would I have picked him if I'd never met Gary?...

I sighed and pushed the thought away, and I could hear footsteps. Shit here they come!

I quickly put some distance between me and them, jogging back to where Gary told me to wait. I sighed and looked around, not seeing Gary yet.

I took a deep breath and tried to ignore the little part of my mind that was still thinking about Bif. Well, like Zoe said, if Gary and I end up not working, Bif can talk to me then.

"Lex?"

I turned and noticed Bif walking over, seeing me. He grinned and asked "What are you doing out here alone? There are a lot of bad people around here."

I replied "I was skipping school, and I was about to head back to the Dorm."

He nodded and said "If you want, I could walk you back. It's dangerous for a girl to be out in town when the sun is low in the sky."

I said quickly "Oh, you don't have to do that, I actually-"

He sighed, saying "Come on, all I'm really asking for is an excuse to be able to talk to you alone!"

I stopped blabbering and stared at him. My cheeks heated up a little. "Oh."

He nodded and asked "Since you don't wanna walk, can I at least talk to you now?"

I looked around, making sure Gary wasn't anywhere to be seen. I knew how he'd react. I turned back to Bif and shook my head, saying "Not now, no. Umm... How about after school tomorrow, at the pier? You can tell me whatever it is you need to say then."

He frowned and asked "Why not now?"

I said quickly "Because I know Gary will be back any minute, and if he sees you talking to me, he will go on a killing spree."

Bif scowled at the mention of Gary being around, but he sighed and nodded, saying "Alright, I'll meet you tomorrow."

I nodded quickly and said with a small grin "Now shoo, you trust fund turd, before we get in trouble." I spun him around and shoved him lightly away. He looked over his shoulder and grinned, replying "See you tomorrow, you psychotic pauper."

I giggled as he jogged off quickly, and I sighed in relief, looking around. Gary still wasn't out. I smiled a little and waited for him to come out. I'm sorry I can't be with you Bif. But I'm Gary's...

Gary and I walked back to the school quietly, not really talking much. He seemed to be thinking about something, and I considered asking him a few times. He probably won't give me a straight answer. I sighed softly, walking up to the Dorm and into our room.

He quickly stripped down to his boxers and plopped down in bed. I went and grabbed out a tank with some short shorts. I went to the bathroom and changed, coming out and grabbing my sketchbook and humming softly as I remembered the sight of Johnny and Peanut. I drew out the whole image, including the background.

I grinned when I finished, as it looked like a photo in black and white.

"Hey, is that Johnny and Peanut?"

I nodded at Gary's question, noticing he'd sat down on my bed next to me and peeked over my shoulder. "Yeah, it's from when I saw them earlier today."

He nodded and muttered "It looks real." He stood up and went over to the lights, saying "Night, Lex."

I smiled and set my stuff on my nightstand, saying "Goodnight, Gary."

He flicked the lights off and I closed my eyes. I relaxed and just thought of how much fun today had been.

I felt Gary's soft lips press against mine. It wasn't as gentle as normal, but it wasn't rough either. I smiled in the kiss, and I ran my hand through his hair, ruffling it up. He pulled away slowly and said with a grin that I could see with the little light flooding in from the window "You almost forgot our way of saying goodnight."

I rolled my eyes and said "If you say so."

He chuckled lightly and went back to his bed, lying down.

I sighed contently and closed my eyes, drifting off into a dreamless sleep.

Chapter Ten everyone!

A little shorter than last time, but still good!

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What will tomorrow's rendezvous bring for Lex? Will they be caught? Will Gary be suspicious of Lex's sudden disappearence after school? Can she manage to get by without someone finding her with Bif? And what's with all the boys suddenly taking strange interests in her?

Next time we will answer some of these questions, in Chapter Eleven: Taking Notice!

See you in the next dramatic, humorous chapter!