Emily was worried. She had to sit through a sport she didn't even like without her boyfriend there to keep her company and awake for that matter. That itself was enough to depress her, but on top of that she had to sit through it with Derek and his new fling and they probably would be too preoccupied to watch the game. That thought was making her stomach turn. Emily Davis was not one to be brave and get through tough things, but today she would have to be because Leo had given her that stupid look. She'd called his house a couple times the night before to tell him that there was no possible way she could go to the game but for some reason no one picked up. His cell was off too. It seemed odd at the time but Emily had more crucial things to worry about.

She went through her closet again and tried to pick something casual. Too bad she didn't own a chameleon suit, then she could blend into the chair and no one would notice how pathetic she was. Jeans and a polo ended up being her choice seeing as she didn't have much else that didn't scream "Look at me!" Emily grabbed her black fleece and a cereal bar before walking over to her neighbors' house. Casey opened the door seeing as she'd already been up for a while.

"Hey Em! I guess you're ready for the game." Casey let her in and Emily flopped onto the couch.

"Maybe you could go in my place or something?" She pleaded.

"Uh, I don't think it's a good idea to stick me with Derek and his new friend for more than five minutes. Someone could get hurt."

Emily laughed but couldn't take her mind off the fact that her Saturday was going to suck majorly.

"You hungry?" Casey gestured to the kitchen. "I made eggs and we have bagels."

"Nah." Emily pulled out her cereal bar. "I don't think my stomach can handle too much today."

Casey laughed and ventured into the kitchen. She returned with an bagel laden with eggs and two cups of orange juice. Emily nodded her thanks as she munched on her breakfast. Casey took dainty bites of her bagel and small sips of juice in between telling Emily about the rumor she'd heard.

"And nobody told her?"

"Nope. She just walked around the whole day like that. I felt so awful for her."

"Her reputation is ruined forever."

Their conversation was interrupted by the pounding of feet on the stairs as Derek made his way down. Casey's bagel was sitting on a napkin on the table and he grabbed it and sat down in his chair quickly turning the TV on. Casey was shooting him a look that could slice through metal.

"Derek! I made that bagel!" She screeched.

"Oh yeah; thanks." He muttered not paying attention.

Emily watched the scene unfold in amusement and wished she'd had some popcorn. Casey shut the TV off and stood in front of it tapping her foot impatiently.

"What do you want?"

"An apology and another bagel."

"Well, I hope you enjoy standing. I don't really need the TV anyway; I was just checking the Sports Network for any new blips on the game today."

Emily chuckled to herself and for the first time Derek noticed that someone else was there.

"Oh. Hey Emily. You still decided to keep that ticket? Wow. I'm surprised."

"Why are you surprised?"

"Most girls don't like sports."

"Derek that is so sexist." Casey cried from the kitchen returning with a new bagel. "Emily happens to love hockey."

"I do?" She asked quizzically. She could distinctly remember attempting to auction her ticket off on eBay the previous night.

"Yes. And you know all about it." Casey attempted to get her to play along.

"Oh right…that hockey. Heh. I can't get enough."

"That's great news. Cause I heard today's game might last pretty long."

Emily groaned internally.

"Usually I wouldn't bother seeing it live because hockey games that long can get a little tiresome, but today it seems I will have someone to keep me entertained." He added smugly.

She shot a glare at Casey before replying. "Well, if you hadn't been so rude to Leo, I'd have someone keeping me company too."

"That shouldn't matter if you're such a big hockey fan."

"Hockey fans can get lonely too!" She retorted before realizing how stupid it sounded. To cover her blunder she bolted to the bathroom.

"So today should be fun, huh?" Casey said trying to break the silence.

"Yeah whatever Casey. I have to finish getting ready because my date will be here pretty soon."

He went up the stairs quickly and Casey went to find Emily. She was in the midst of writing a text to Leo.

"Sending Leo a very angry text with some colorful words is not going to make this day get better. But, if you stop worrying about it and just enjoy yourself I'm sure it won't be that bad."

"It is so easy for you to say that since you're not the one stuck with Derek and company!"

"I know. But, Em, I've been so jealous of you lately. You got over your thing for Derek and found the perfect boyfriend at the same time. Meanwhile, I still can't get over Sam and I'm beginning to think that I'm going to die alone. Or with twenty cats."

Emily giggled. "I guess I could be worse off."

"Exactly. Now go out there and put your game face on!!"

Emily rolled her eyes but obediently followed Casey back to the living room. While they were on their way the doorbell rang and Casey flounced off to get it.

She opened the door to a girl with dark brown hair and bright blue eyes, wearing the shortest denim skirt she'd ever seen and a shirt that looked as if it belonged to Marti.

"Uh..hello. Can I help you?"

"I'm looking for Derek." The girl said simply and she walked in without waiting for Casey to invite her in. She threw her purse on the ground and nodded to Casey as if expecting her to pick it up.

"Let me get him for you." Casey said poisonously. "Ohhhh Derekkkk! There's a minimally dressed girl waiting down here for you." She yelled up the stairs.

Derek was down in a heartbeat looking a little winded. Experience had taught him not to leave Casey alone with his prospective make-out partners.

"Melanie!" He grinned seeing her outfit. "You're early."

"I just couldn't wait Derek. Are you ready to go?" She pouted.

"Uhh… just give me a couple of minutes. Got to go get the tickets you know. I also figured we could walk since its pretty close by." He glanced down at her stilettos. "Maybe Casey can loan you a pair of sneakers."

"Eww. I'd rather not."

"Suit yourself." Derek added before going to get the tickets.

When he was ready Emily rushed to be the first out of the house. She couldn't believe she had to spend all day with this girl.

"Who is she?" Melanie asked disgustedly noticing Emily.

"Oh that's Emily."

"She's coming too?"

"Yeah."

"But, I thought it was our special day Derek."

"Yeah well, I wanted it to be but it's not like I can just tell her not to come. Don't worry though, she won't get in the way."

"Good. Cause I want you all to myself." Melanie purred.

Emily rolled her eyes and left walking quickly so as to avoid the sickening pair.

She was relieved when she saw the rink close ahead and started running. She never thought she'd be so happy to see a hockey rink in her life.