A/N: Chapter 10. Okay, so up until now, Monique hasn't been in this fic. I've decided she should be. so from here on, she will be in it. Just pretend she was in it the whole time.

Recap:

'So, that was a pretty crazy night, huh?' Corbin said, trying to make conversation.

'Yeah it was pretty insane.' Em agreed with a laugh. She turned to see Corbin staring at her.

'What?' she asked.

'Nothing.' Corbin whispered as they leaned closer…

They leaned in, and as quickly as their lips met, they both pulled away. They stared at each other for a moment and burst out laughing.

'What were we thinking?' Corbin asked through his laughter.

'I have no idea. That was the stupidest thing we've ever done.' Em agreed. Corbin put his arm around her shoulders.

'Lets never attempt that ever again.' He chuckled.

'Agreed. That was just too weird.' Em said as she wrapped her arms around Corbin in a bear hug. Several minutes passed in silence until Em decided she was tired.

'I'm exhausted. I'm going to bed.' She said as she stood up.

'Ok. Night, Em.'

'Night Corbs.' She replied as she left the room.

The next morning everyone piled into the van to head to rehearsal. The girls sat quietly while the guys had a burping contest. Eventually it became too much for Ashley.

'Lucas, honey?' she said sweetly. Lucas turned to look at her.

'Yes Ash?'

'Could you guys please STOP BURPING!' she exclaimed. Vanessa began to giggle and a small smile crossed Em's face. The boys looked highly offended.

'Ash, we're guys, it's what we do.' Lucas tried to explain.

'Well can you do it sometime when we're not in a confined space?' Ashley reasoned. Lucas's shoulders slumped in defeat.

'Oh, fine.'

'Excellent.' Ashley smiled in victory. The rest of the ride to the studio passed in almost silence, with the occasional whisper or giggle from Ashley and Vanessa. Rehearsal was uneventful but very hard work and everyone was glad when lunchtime came. The girls ventured outside into the sun while the guys stayed indoors and continue their burping contest. Vanessa, Ashley, Monique and Emily were sitting in the sun, enjoying their lunches when Em spoke up.

'So, I kissed Corbin last night.' She said casually. Vanessa and Ashley turned so fast that she was surprised they didn't get whiplash.

'What?' they both yelped. Emily nodded.

'So what's happening with you now? Are you together?' Ashley asked. Em shook her head vehemently.

'No, definitely not. It was totally weird. We're like best friends. It was only one kiss, completely by accident and it felt really wrong. We're never going to be a couple.'

'I was waiting for that to happen.' Monique pointed out. Emily looked at her in confusion.

'What do you mean?'

'Well you guys have become so close lately, eventually, you were going to test the boundaries of your relationship.'

'Huh. That actually makes sense.' Vanessa said. Monique swatted her arm playfully.

'Everything I say makes sense!'

'Ok, Mo, you just keep telling yourself that. Now, back to the topic at hand, Em if you and Corbin aren't going to be a couple, we need to find you a boyfriend.' Vanessa said seriously. Emily laughed.

'It's not high on my list of priorities. I'm quite happy to be single for the moment.'

'I don't believe you.' Ashley said warily. Emily laughed.

'It's true! Now come on. Let's end this conversation and go find the boys.' She said as she stood up. The others followed. They found Corbin and Lucas competing to see who could do a better back flip while Zac looked on enviously.

'Wish I could do that.' He muttered as Vanessa walked up next to him.

'It's not that hard.' She said, turning and executing a perfect back flip' Do you want me to teach you?' She asked as she walked back to him. Zac looked at her in amazement.

'How is it possible that I didn't know you could do that?' he asked. Vanessa shrugged.

'I don't know.' then a wicked look crossed her face. 'I can do lots of things you don't know about.' She whispered seductively. Zac's eyes practically popped out of his head.

'Anything you'd care to show me?'

'Not right now. Maybe later, when we're alone.' Vanessa winked and walked away.

'Uhhh, Nessa, that's cruel you know you shouldn't tempt me like that.' Zac said as he hurried after her. She turned to look at him over her shoulder.

'Get used to it. That won't be the last time it happens' She said with a grin. Zac ran forwards and wrapped his arms around her waist, spinning her in a circle.

'I suppose I'll have to put up with that every day once we're living together.' He whispered into her ear. She grinned.

'Yep.' She turned to face him. 'You're going to love it.'

'I know.' Zac whispered as he brought his face to hers in a searing kiss. As they pulled away, Vanessa grinned wickedly.

'How much time do we have before break's over?' she asked with a twinkle in her eye. Zac laughed.

'Not enough.' He said as he leaned in to kiss her again.

'Do you guys think you could save the making out until you're in the privacy of…somewhere that isn't here?' Corbin asked, causing Zac and Vanessa to pull away from the kiss.

'No need to be jealous, Corbin.' Zac replied. Corbin made a face.

'Jealous of what exactly?'

'Cause you haven't got anyone to make out with.' Zac said with a laugh. Corbin rolled his eyes. Vanessa started to giggle.

'Obviously, you haven't heard the news yet.' She said. Zac and Corbin both whipped around to look at her.

'What!?' they asked in unison. Vanessa gaped at Corbin.

'Are you telling me that you didn't tell anyone?'

'Tell anyone what?' Corbin asked, legitimately confused.

'What happened last night.' Vanessa replied calmly.

'Woah, woah. What happened last night? Because I don't like the sound of this.' Zac intervened, putting a possessive arm around Vanessa's waist. She rolled her eyes.

'Zac, chill. I'm talking about Em and Corbin making out last night' she said with a grin. Zac's mouth dropped open. Corbin groaned.

'Oh great. So everyone knows then.'

'Well Em told Ash and I, we just assumed that you had told Zac and Lucas.'

'Well I don't need to now! You've done it for me!' Corbin exclaimed.

'Oh calm down drama queen. It's not like it's a big deal anyway.' Vanessa said, putting her hands on her hips. By this time, Ashley, Lucas, Monique and Em had joined the group.

'Uhhh, question? What the heck is going on here?' Lucas asked.

'Corbin and Em made out last night.' Ashley whispered.

'We didn't make out, it was only one kiss.' Em clarified. Corbin turned to look at her.

'Gosh. We kiss once, and all of a sudden we're the news of the day. It's not that fascinating, guys.' he said, turning back to face his friends. Em laughed.

'This is ridiculous. Corbin's right, it's really not that fascinating.'

'I hate to interrupt your socialising, but we have a rehearsal to get back to.' Kenny interrupted. Everyone jumped up and went to their positions for the opening.

'Sorry Kenny.' Vanessa said.

'Its fine, Vanessa. Now let's get this show on the road, shall we?' Kenny replied as music filled the room and the rehearsal began.

From then onwards, the issue of Emily and Corbin's kiss was put to rest and wasn't mentioned again for the rest of the day. Of course part of this was because by the time rehearsal was over, everyone was so exhausted that they couldn't even find the energy to talk on the way back to the hotel. Dinner was also silent, and everyone retired to their rooms immediately after dessert without another word.

An hour later, Ashley was still awake. She'd been tossing and turning, trying to fall asleep, but she just couldn't. she crawled out of bed and stood in her room in the dark for a moment, not sure what she was going to do. as she made up her mind she padded out the door and down the corridor. She reached a certain room and stood staring at the door before raising her hand and knocking hesitantly. She waited, hearing shuffling sounds from inside that told her the occupant was getting out of bed and heading towards the door. The door swung open and she smiled slightly at the person standing in front of her.

'hey. Ummm, sorry to wake you. I couldn't sleep.' She said softly. Lucas stared at her, his hair tousled, having clearly just woken up.

'uhhh… it's ok. Come in. we can… talk. If you want.' He replied, rubbing the back of his neck as he stifled a yawn. Ashley forced a smile and entered the room.

'Thanks, Luc.' She said softly. She cross legged on his bed and started fidgeting, staring down at her hands.

'Ash? What's wrong?' Lucas asked, suddenly wide awake and very worried. Ashley looked up, her eyes wide and fearful.

'I don't know. I feel… unsettled. Like something is horribly wrong.' She said.

'Ash, come here. Everything's fine.' Lucas said as he pulled her into a hug. She took several deep breaths, relishing in the feel of being in his arms. He started to pull away from the embrace but Ashley hugged him tighter.

'not yet.' She said as she clung to him. He buried his face in her neck, breathing in her scent.

'I love you, Ash. You know that, right?' he whispered.

'I know.' She replied. 'I love you too.'

'come on. You can sleep here tonight. It's obvious you wont get any sleep in your own room.' Lucas said as he pulled Ashley toward his bed.

As Lucas lay with his arm around Ashley's waist and her head against his chest, he smiled into her hair before kissing her neck softly.

'Thank you, Lucas. What would I do without you?' Ashley whispered sleepily. Lucas didn't reply, simply kissed her neck again and settled into a dreamless sleep.

Well that was fun. Little bit of Luley fluff at the end there. Review and tell me what you thought. Those pesky secrets get brought up again next chapter. I'm moving inter state i a couple of days, so things are a bit crazy right now. I'm going to try to update soon though. Peace.