Disclaimer: The following characters do not belong to me, except for the minor characters whose names I come up with, other than that they all belong to Lisi Harrison =]
Kristen POV
Gregory's Apartment
Kitchen
Tuesday May 10th
6:05 am
Kristen woke up earlier than usual for school that day, hoping that her parents weren't home again so she wouldn't have to change in the car. "Mom? Dad? You guys home?" The silence that followed assured her that today was another good day. Its not that she didn't miss her parents when they were gone, but life was easier when she was alone. After she showered and got dressed in a typical
Kristen outfit as her friends referred to her style, 7 For All Mankind button-side shorts and a purple Burberry London matte jersey tank, Kristen went to the kitchen. On the table she found a pre-made breakfast with a note handwritten by her mother. "Sorry honey, there was an emergency. Have a great day at school. Don't forget to study! Love Mom and Dad" she read aloud to herself. She ate, threw on her favorite pair of all black high top Converses and waited for her boyfriend to come.
"Knock knock." The knock on the door woke Kristen up from her nap.
"Hey babe." Her boyfriend Griffin kissed her as he entered her empty house. "Good morning." She smiled kissing him back.
"Did you talk to Massie?" He asked when they pulled apart for air.
"Yes, I went to her house yesterday."
"And?"
"She's okay with our relationship. So, I guess it's officially public."
He smirked. "So I can do this in school?" He leaned in to kiss her. Kristen giggled.
"Whenever you want."
Skye POV
Hamilton Estate
Skye's Room
Tuesday May 10th
7:45 am
"But in another life. I would be your girl; we'd keep all our promises it's us against the world. In another life I would make you stay so I don't have to say you were the one that got away." Skye woke up to a song describing her emotions all too well. "Hello?"
"Like where are you? You're gonna like be late to like school!" Skye jumped up.
"What time is it?"
"It's like 7:45."
"What? Not possible!"
"Like yeah! I had to like catch a ride with Landon today."
"Ugh! I'm gonna get dressed. See you in school Livs."
"Okay, but like hurry up!" Skye hung up without replying to her blonde friend. After the fastest shower she'd ever taken in her life Skye was dressed in a white Theory saldia silk-blend pleated mini skirt, dark blue Robert Rodriguez Silk V-neck wrap top and threw on Alexandre Birman metallic water snake sandals before running to her blue Audi A6. Skye had never been more grateful to live in a small town where she could speed with no worries. She got to school just in time to look over Layne, Olivia and Claire's outfits. Layne was dressed typically in a black and white Red Haute striped asymmetrical ruffle skirt, and Stella McCartney swiss bustle back top and turquoise Gucci marola jelly logo sandals. Olivia was under dressed to perfection in a tan sheer Ella Moss button down tied to expose her flat, tanned abdomen, with a emerald tube top acting as a bra and an under shirt, and barely covering her butt were Ernest Sewn dark wash jeans. And on her dainty feet were gold open toed Dolce Vita Joss wedges.
Claire looked even better than she did the day before in a red T by Alexander Wang asymmetrically ruched mini skirt, black Yves Saint Laurent silk halter top, and stood tall in white suede Nicholas Kirk wood platform pumps. Skye felt as amazing as they looked; it brought her back to the days where she was the best dancer in her class, where she ruled alongside Massie, when the good times out weighed the jealousy, when she had Cam.
"Skye, let's go to class." Layne prompted Skye out of her nostalgic day dream.
"Why didn't you tell me you had a car? I had to come early again for
International Club, do you know how boring that club is?" Claire told Skye as they walked.
"Tomorrow I'll definitely give you a ride." Skye replied, looking over her shoulder only to see Massie and Cam all over each other.
Alicia POV
Rivera Estate
Alicia's Room
Tuesday May 10th
7:10 am
"Yes...of course...thank you so much...I really appreciate the offer...I will definitely get back to you...no thank you!" Alicia barely waited for the line to disconnect to squeal, and jump.
"Mami! Mami!"
"Yes, mija?"
"She called! She saw me at the show and she-she wants me mami!" Alicia's mom broke into a huge grin.
"Really? Alicia, this is amazing! Congratulations!" Her mother was so emotional that her Spanish accent snuck into her words. Alicia beamed in response.
"What are you going to do?" At that question Alicia went from ecstatic to scared and nervous. How could she possibly explain this to the PC, or worse Massie? A car honks, "Speak of the devil," she thinks to herself.
"Bye mami, I'll see you at school." Mrs. Rivera kissed her only daughter on the cheek as Alicia walked out the door.
Dylan POV
Octavian County Day
AP English Language
Tuesday 10th
8:10 am
Dylan could barely focus on her first class. In a couple of weeks she will be at her first official art show, surrounded by the people she loves the most. Then two weeks after that she will be attending Junior prom as Nate Gingrich's date, and after that Senior prom with Jeffrey Stone. Her life could not be more amazing. She hasn't felt this good since she overcame her anorexia last year. At times she still felt bigger than her friends, she was the only size 4 in the group, but she could never go back to how she was, especially not at the hands of Skye and her Skank Army, she's too good for that. The sound of the classroom door slamming broke her concentration. She looked up ready to glare at the intruder an action that was futile when Dylan saw it was Landon Crane. Lately whenever she looked at him her stomach did somersaults. As much as she hated it, he was friends with the spawns of Satan after all but it's not like she could help it.
Mass: Amazing news! Cannot wait to see you guys at lunch. I was thinking off campus to the bakery? Cam offered to take us (:
Leesh: sounds good. I have sumthing to share 2 =)
Kris: I kinda of had lunch plans with Griffin...
Mass: Your point is...?
Kris: nothing, I'll cancel :)
Dyl: sounds good (=
Mass: Okay (:
Leesh: is claire coming?
Mass: I did not invite her, she is too busy with Skye and ho co.
The steady stream of texts continued as Dylan ignored them. Claire seemed nice, but there was something about her that worried Dylan. Maybe it was just her taste in friends.
Claire POV
Octavian County Day
Cafe
Tuesday May 10th
11:34 am
Claire looked around the expansive cafeteria looking for her friend, err boyfriend...uhmm Kemp. "Clairee!" She turned around to see Layne's older brother motioning her over. After the awkward/touching conversation she had with her aunt and uncle yesterday after dinner she answered Chris and they talked for a relatively long time before she fell asleep on him. Her platform pumps clicked on the waxy floor as she made her way over to the table. Chris Abeley's deep blue eyes made contact with her sapphire ones and their mouths formed into matching smiles.
"Nice to finally meet you." His smooth voice surprised her. Not as deep as Kemp's, and much smoother.
"Same. Layne's told me a lot about you."
"She told me a lot about you too. Her words did not do your beauty justice."
Claire giggled.
"She didn't mention what a charmer you are."
Chris smirked, "Well I have my moments." They continued their flirty banter for another few minutes until
"Hey Claire." The familiar voice filled her ears and sped up her heartbeat.
Claire beamed and spun around. "Hey Kemp." She said controlling the excitement in her voice. Kemp's arm snaked around her waist, and Claire almost didn't notice the sparkle momentarily lack from Chris' eyes, almost. "Abeley." He nodded to the other boy. "Hurley." The shaggy blond haired boy replied equally as steely. Claire looked from yellow-green to deep blue eyes; did everyone here have some sort of back story to tell to explain why they hated each other?
Kemp POV
Octavian County Day
Unused Staircase
Tuesday May 10th
11:32 am
"Kemp..." Her voice trailed off as he continued to lick and nip at her neck. Her breath hitched as his fingers made their way below her belly button. "Kemp!
We're in school! Control yourself!" The stunning brunette scolded him. Kemp groaned and backed away. "Don't worry; we'll finish what we started later." She winked at him and he had to smile as her denim clam ample butt made its way from him. He realized that he was pretty late to lunch, one of the few classes he shared with Claire, but when he arrived in the lunch room the PC was nowhere in sight and neither was Claire. He almost turned to go sit with Derrick, Plovert and Josh when he heard her giggle. He saw her talking to Chris Abeley. His eyes narrowed. He all but ran and set his arm around Claire's waist, reveling in the look of disappointment visible on his face. He greeted them both, barely acknowledging Claire's confused look. He got her to sit with him, Derrick, Plovert and Josh, all three of whom were missing the members of the PC who had gone out for lunch. Regardless of the fact that its against the school's policy, Alicia's mom is the headmistress so they basically did what they wanted. It was annoying, but at the same time it was awesome. They were good people to be friends with, but at times Kemp wondered if it was worth it. Without a doubt they were beautiful, ranged from pretty smart to super intelligent but at the same time they were extremely elitist and stuck up. More often than not they looked down on his choice of companions referring to them as "sluts" and "whores" without even stopping to think that it would hurt the girls. Not to mention the jokes at his "manwhore" expense. Its not as if he was always this way. He's had 2 serious relationships the first in 8th grade with Layne and the second freshman year with Alicia. Which is the reason why he and Chris Abeley hate each other. According to Chris, Kemp stole Alicia away from him and for that reason Chris did everything in his power to sabotage Kemp's life. "Yo man, you okay?" A voice pulled him out of his thoughts; the voice belonged to his best friend Plovert. Sure Derrick, Cam and Josh were his best friends too, but it was Plovert who was always there for him with no judgment or talking about it to the PC. "I'm fine. Just thinking."
"About what?" Plovert than looked at Claire, "Or should I said who?" Kemp smiled at Claire and Plovert. "You know I can't keep beautiful women off my mind."
Claire blushed, "Oh please Kemp, I'm gorgeous and we both know it." The table laughed, but was soon interrupted by Skye, Olivia and Layne.
"Hey, Claire. We were waiting for you to sit with us. But you never came."
"Sorry guys, Chris called me over as soon as I entered the cafeteria, then Kemp made me sit with these losers." The boys acted like they were all offended but they knew she was joking. "Like totally awesome like story, like tell it again!"
Olivia commented. Layne rolled her eyes, "Liv just because your cousins from the city say that doesn't make it cool."
"But like..." She trailed off when she saw who had returned.
"I was wondering why it smelled like trash at my table." Massie wrinkled her nose, in a way that only she could make hot. Kemp glared at his thoughts, it was obvious to everyone that Massie was hot, but he should know better.
"Left over stench from when you sat here yesterday." Skye retorted.
"Your statement makes no sense due to the fact that if a stench would have been there yesterday, it would have already dissipated into the atmosphere. Especially since the windows remain open until 10 pm."
"She's right." Layne mumbled to Skye, who in return glared at her, Layne shrugged in response.
"Now can you please leave, I have very important debriefing to do and only 5 minutes to do it." Skye, Olivia, Layne and Claire walked away. "Why are you leaving?"
"I want nothing to do with Satan or her minions."
"Nor, and you were not invited to stay regardless. See you at home." Massie responded like she did when she corrected anyone, with a smile. Claire muttered something under her breath and went to look for Skye and them. Kemp sighed and blocked out the conversation, focusing only on the beautiful brunette who would be joining him in his bedroom later that afternoon.
Massie POV
Octavian County Day
Cafe
Tuesday May 10th
12:29 pm
Massie sighed. The bell rang before she had a chance to talk about everything that they had discussed during lunch, now she had to wait until after school to confront her biggest fear and explain the good news. Luckily Massie had class with most of her best friends after lunch. Precalc with Leesh and Josh, though they were being all couple-like, Massie wished they'd just get together already, they were so cute! Kristen and Griffin were also in her class but they too were too wrapped up in their love world to be of any entertainment, and last but not least Derrick was in the class. Massie sighed, she knew that she was with Cam now, the entire PC knew and as an extension their boyfriends and crushes knew, but Massie couldn't bring herself to tell Derrick, even though he was her best friend. "Hey, gorgeous." A smile spread on her face, as she turned around to hug her best friend. He sat down to her left in the front row of the room, knowing that she liked for Alicia to always be on her right because she was her right hand girl. She smiled to herself he always remembered her quirky nuances.
"Hello, Stud muffin." Derrick smiled his to die for smile seconds before the teacher, Ms. H started the class. About 10 minutes later Claire and Layne strolled into the classroom. Ms. H gave them a look but didn't say anything, she continued with the lesson. Massie rolled her eyes, her cousin was a total slacker and yet she was taking the school by storm. All Massie overheard in the hallway was how pretty Claire was and how cool she was, she cut class yesterday with Skye, Layne, and Duh-Livia. Massie was all for being bad, but she saw no point in missing class or getting caught. "The sum of the arithmetic sequence is 35." Massie heard a voice speak out behind her, before she turned around to look
Ms. H said "Good job Claire." With a big smile. Massie scowled, that good job belonged to her if she had not been thinking of her cousin she would have gotten it. A paper plopped down on her desk, Massie smiled a knowing smile.
Mass, I'm bored
I know, we learned this last year
At least its easy =)
That the only kind of math you can handle =P
You always know what to say to hurt my feelings
Speaking of telling you things...
...What?
Massie took a deep breath.
I am going out with Cam. I did not want you finding out from someone else but I did not know how to tell you. Hope you are not mad...
Massie saw Derrick clench his jaw, a sign that was never good.
Why would I be mad?
I do not know...
Don't worry bout me. I'm fine.
But Massie knew he was not okay. Before she can say anything the bell rang and he was gone before she even packed up. He did not go to AP Spanish the following period either. After that the day passed by in a blur, not even a few snide comments made by Skye during their dance class brought her out of her haze.
"We're all going to your house right Mass?" She nodded to whoever asked the question.
"You okay babe? You seem out of it." She turned to look at Cam, forcing a smile she nodded. "Just a little scared about Precalc seems kinda hard."
"Well you know how I feel about math." Cam chuckled at his own joke. "I'll see you after your emergency PC meeting." He kissed her chastely on the lips, knowing her anti-pda campaign got into his car and drove off. Her driver pulled up in their Range Rover shortly and the PC climbed in, grateful for something familiar, before they spoke about something that could change their lives forever.
At the house Massie could barely think straight, but her girls needed her to be in control, so she plastered on a smile and began to talk. "So we discussed many things at the bakery today, sadly time prevented us from discussing them further. I am starting with the happy news that Kristen has a boyfriend, congratulations to her even if he does associate with the spawns of Satan."
Massie paused, and the girls congratulated, hooted and hollered for Kristen.
"Someone else has a boyfriend! Congratulate her too!" Kristen blushed and the girls congratulated, hooted and hollered for Massie too.
"Seriously, I thought it would be Derrick and not Cam." Dylan commented. Massie blushed. "Moving on to more serious business, Leesh, please fill us in on what happened this morning. All details please."
"Well you guys know how I went to Pittsburgh last week for a dance competition,
I had the chance to meet Abby Lee Miller, she's one of the best choreographers in the US and a lot of her alumni work professionally in Broadway ant etc. You might know her from the show Dance Moms, well anyways after I won in my age division, and sadly got second to her star dancer Maddie, who by the way is the cutest thing and is soo talented so is Chloe, she could use more energy and charisma-"
"Leesh, the phone call!" Massie interrupted Leesh, who blushed but continued.
"Right, so she told me how she was planning on making another competition group age 15-19 and wondered if I was willing to audition for her. So I auditioned, and she said she'd call me to see if I made the cut. She called me this morning saying that not only did I make the cut but I would very likely be the star of the group. So I told her that I would think about it and get back to her."
"Ohmahgawdd! Leesh that is so great! This could give you the little bit of fine tuning you need to make it in the professional world! Especially with her connections? Leesh, this is great for you!"
"I'm glad you see in that way Mass, because in order for me to do it I'll have to move to Pittsburgh." The room was quiet for a few seconds that felt like an hour to Massie.
"WHAT?" Dylan screeched out.
"Why can't you just drive there and back whenever you have practice?" Kristen suggested.
"Because it takes 7 hours to get there and 7 hours to get back! That and school would be like impossible!"
"When would you have to move?"
"Well national competition season is usually from June to August, so I'd have to go there for the remaining weekends in May, then be ready to practice with her everyday in June to be ready for the competition that same weekend. Abby likes everything done a specific way, so I'd have to get used to it."
"You'll be gone for both proms and the sophomore dance..." Massie commented sadly.
"I know but this is an amazing opportunity, and could open up so many doors for me. BADS is a great dance studio, but it's not known for its competition wins, Abby Lee Dance Company is."
"I think you have already made your decision then, have you not?"
Massie watched her best friend's eyes fill with tears.
"I guess I have. I just wanted to let you know first. I haven't even told my mom yet."
"Thanks for that. Now we have shopping business to discuss!" Massie said trying to lighten the mood and excite the girls, but at that point they were beyond being cheered up.
Claire POV
Abeley Estate
Living Room
Tuesday May 10th
5:56 pm
Claire laughed at something Chris said, happy to be with some real people. They were all hanging out at Layne's house because it was the only one parent free at the moment. Although it was not as expansive as the Block estate Layne's house was big, 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, and 5 other rooms. Chris and a few of his senior buddies joined them for an afternoon of laughs and just jokes. Brett and Andrew are great. Brett is 6'0 with short blond hair and clear green eyes, while Andrew was 5'11 with brown shaggy hair and blue eyes. They both seemed to have no problem hanging out with fifteen and sixteen year olds, even though they were eighteen.
"I'm like super bored."
Olivia whined pouting.
"Then let's go have some fun." Brett, who had been eyeing the perky blonde's perky breasts said flirtatiously. Olivia giggled as Skye gave her a look and pulled her closer. Claire had noticed how protective Skye was of Olivia, and how she saved her from getting hurt. "Or we can go to my house and watch a movie. My family has the most insane movie collection."
"Sounds great!" Skye chirped, "I'll see if the guys are done with practice they can meet us there!" Claire smiled knowingly, as much as Griffin, Landon and Dempsey teased and tormented Olivia, they protected her like a little sister and Brett definitely wanted Olivia.
When they arrived at the Block's err Claire's house, the PC and their male counterparts Cam, Josh, Kemp, Plovert and Griffin. Claire noticed Derrick was surprisingly not there. "Where's your man bitch?" Claire spoke to her cousin with contempt. Massie turned around amber eyes burning, "Excuse you?"
"Derrick, he's always trailing behind you like a lost puppy."
"I do not know where he is. I have been busy with my boyfriend." At this Claire was taken aback. "Boyfriend?"Cam walked up to her and stuck out his hand, "Massie's boyfriend, nice to meet you." Claire smiled, surprised that Massie was going out with Cam when she was in love with Derrick; Claire made a mental note to remember this for future blackmail. "Well we just came to watch a movie so I'll leave you to your...whatever it is that you're doing."
"What?"
"Are you deaf? I said-"
"I know what you said." Massie interrupted, "What I missed was me giving you permission to use my theater."
"Your theater?"
"Yes it was my tenth birthday present. Although I am willing to let you use it and anything else that is mine on the condition that you mention to my mother every now and then that I am nice to you." Claire thought it over; the worst case scenario is that they both continued to get what they want. "Deal."
"Enjoy the movie." Massie smiled one of the only genuine smiles Claire's seen her smile. Claire, Skye, Olivia, Brett, Landon, Dempsey, Chris, and Andrew went to the theater, Griffin stayed with the PC to be with his girlfriend. Claire sighed, she understood that Kemp wanted to hang out with his friends but why wouldn't he want to be in a dark theater with her? Massie and Cam are official and Massie's in love with another guy, why couldn't she and Kemp be official?
Derrick POV
Harrington Estate
Derrick's Room
Tuesday May 10th
6:16 pm
Massie Block is now in a relationship with Cam Fishe
Alicia Rivera and 300 friends like this 425 comments
Derrick scowled at his screen. How could she do this to him? He was her best friend. They were perfect for each other. Cam was a great guy but he could never love her like he could. He knew everything about her, every little thing even her deepest secrets, and she knew everything about him. He could date a million girls and never feel that same spark her felt with Massie. He sighed, when did she even start to like Cam? His phone vibrated he looked and saw an unfamiliar number texting him.
554664445- she doesn't love him she loves you and I kno just how you can get her. Meet me tomorrow 10 min before school behind the rose bush if you want her.
Derrick didn't bother responding; instead he set his alarm to wake up extra early.
HEY! For the record I am very very VERY EXTREMELY ashamed of myself and the not updating =[ if you could please possibly find it in your hearts to forgive me, I can promise that I will finish this story to the best of my abilities, although since I am failing my Calculus class I can't promise that I will update on a regular basis but I will try my best to not let such a vast amount of time pass between my updates =]
Shortyschur: thank you! I'm so glad you reviewed and liked it =] I hope my academic related hiatus didn't make you lose interest =/ there will be more Jolicia in the next chapter I promise =]
Musiciswhatfeelingssoundlike: aww thank you for reviewing and heres the update although not soon and more of a filler I hope you liked it =]
Lissie04: the fact that you liked it makes me happy. And I cannot apologize enough for the hiatus I will try to update faster, but I am so thankful for your reviews I always look forward to them. And you have nothing to worry about Derrick and Mass won't be getting together anytime soon, plus with this dancing storyline there will be a lot more Alicia coming =]
Mo- you're late? I am like a bajillion times later but I'll forgive you if you forgive me? But thank you soo much =] I really so enjoy your reviews, and I'm so happy you liked it, although Cassie will come and go you don't need to worry they will both move on and the storyline I'm thinking about for them is as epic as any romance novel that ends in tragedy lol &thank you people being adorable and bitchy is what I aim for xD