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Chapter Eight

A week later Massie arrived at the Eagles' game against the Tomahawks with Kristen and Claire.

"It's kind of funny that our boyfriends are enemies," Massie joked as they trudged up the bleachers in search of seats.

"Mass, Kris, Claire; over here!" Dylan waved at them from where she was sitting with Alicia.

The game ended hours later, the Tomahawks victorious. James and Derrick were talking as Massie watched them. When James glanced her way, she waved. Derrick watched with hatred in his eyes. He muttered something to James, and James punched him in the gut.

"Haymes!" Massie rushed down to the field, watching with surprise mingled with horror as Derrick and James tried to beat eachother up. She ran to the middle and tried to break them up.

"Haymes, c'mon, it's a game. Derrick! Listen, both of you stop it!" James tried to kick Derrick's face, but instead kicked Massie's. Both guys stopped, stunned.

"Block, I didn't mean to-" Massie pushed him away as she covered her bloody nose.

"Get away from me! We are so done!" She turned around and hurried to Claire and Kristen, tears blurring her eyes.

Massie was sitting on her bed, icing her bruise when there was a knock at her door.

"Mom, I'm not in the mood." The door opened a crack and Massie saw Derrick peek his head through.

"Massie, can I come in?"

"Whatever." Derrick pushed the door open and behind him was James. Massie turned away.

"I changed my mind; get out of my house."

"Block, I'm really sorry. You know I didn't mean to- I'll shut up now." James turned away at the sight of the glare Massie was giving him.

"Derrick, why did you bring that with you?"

"To apologize. Mass, we've been enemies for years; you didn't have to put yourself in the middle of it. As you can see, the only thing it did was give you a bloody nose." Massie rolled her eyes.

"Right now it sounds more like a lecture on what I did wrong than an apology."

"Well, I am sorry Mass. That's all I wanted to say, and since I've said it, I'll leave. Derrick left, but James stayed.

He sat on the edge of the bed. "C'mon, Block. I'm sorry. Are we really done just because of an accident?" Massie turned to face him.

"It's not only that. It's the fact that your sister says you break hearts. It's the fact that when I call you a girl always answers, and no matter what you say, I know it isn't your sister. It's the fact that I though you were perfect, but as it turns out; you're far from it. It's the fact that I see you flirting with the waitress at restaurants when you think I'm not looking." Massie didn't know where all this had come from, but she knew it was true from the moment it spilled out of her mouth.

"It's the fact that every time I see you, I see someone I could never be with and at the same time be happy. And It's the fact that we're done, for real. Get out of my house, and get out of my life." Massie got up and opened the door for him.

"You're making a mistake, Block. When you realze that, you can come back to me." Massie shook her head, smiling.

"No. I'm making the right choice. And I don't even want to be friends; just get out of my sight." She pushed him out the door and closed her door, not daring to open it until she heard his car back out from her driveway. Then she called Kristen.

"Hey, Kris."

"Mass? How are you?"

"Good, I guess. I was just thinking, you want to go to that beach party tonight?"

"Totally. I can get Dyl, Leesh, Claire, and even some guys if you want. Cam, Derrick, Leesh's boyfriend Josh Hotz, and Dyl's boyfriend Chris Abeley. Oh, and Derrick's cousin, Dune. Sound good?"

"Sounds ah-mazing."

"So, you wanna talk, Mass? I mean, you just broke up with James, the guy you told me a week ago could be the one. How are you feeling?"

"Actually, really great. But gtg; I'm going to get ready."

"'Kay. Cya there."

"Love ya."

"Back at ya."

Massie got to the party exactly fifteen minutes late, by aaccident, not choice. She was looking for Kristen and her friends when she felt hands cover her eyes.

"Guess who?"

"Um, Janie? Maya? Could it be… Kristen?" Kristen laughed.

"Like you know a Janie or a Maya." Massie shrugged in response.

"Maybe I do." As Kristen was about to reply, Massie saw James approaching her with a brunnette attached to his arm .

"Massie, I'd like you to meet my date." Massie felt her heart drop. In less than a day, he had already found someone else.

"Layne Abeley." Kristen glanced at Layne and scoffed.

"Layne, are you serious? What, did he bribe you?" Layne huffed.

"My brother was really excited for me, like I was for him when I found out he was going to date one of my worst enemies." Kristen laughed.

"He said you kicked him in the leg and wouldn't talk to him for a week. Really happy." Layne gasped.

"At least I have a date, unlike this one." Layne eyed Massie. Massie was about to reply, but was interrupted.

"Hey, Mass. Sorry I'm late. Do you want to dance?" Layne raised her eyebrows.

"You're dating Derrick Harrington? You are so-" Layne glanced at James. "Pathetic." She finished lamely, but everyone knew what she would have said. James dragged her away, fuming. Massie laughed.

"Thanks, Derrick."

"Least I could do, Mass. But seriously, let's dance." Derrick dragged to the dance floor.

"Derrick, I really don't want to!" Massie exclaimed. Derrick looked crestfallen for a second but shook it off.

"Mass, the rest of the group is here; let's go." Massie and Derrick walked over to a big group of people by the entrance.

"Mass, this is Dune, Josh, Chris, and of course you know Cam." Kristen introduced each of the guys.

"Woah, Derrick. You're right; she is gorgeous." Massie laughed as Derrick fumbled for the words.

"I was, joking." Alicia laughed.

"Derrick, we all know you like her." She joked. Derrick laughed, along with the rest of the group.

Massie and Derrick were walking along the beach as the sun set, farther and farher away from the pounding music of the party.

"So, Massie, I'm sorry about before."

"Hm? Oh, that." Massie laughed. "It's fine."

"No, I mean, I'm sorry. I really am." He stopped and looked at Massie.

"They were joking when they said you liked me, right?" Massie whispered, dizzy with excitement.

"Maybe, maybe not." Derrick took a step closer, so that their noses were almost touching.

"Good." Massie closed the distance between them. When they broke apart, Derrick grinned.

"I really like you, Massie. You're different than most girls."

"Assuming that's a compliment, thanks."

"Haha. But I am serious."

"Well, I really like you too." As soon as the words were out of her mouth, Massie knew they were true. When Derrick leaned in for another kiss, Massie definitely knew.

Together they raced back, hand in hand, as Massie sang along to the music.

I know a place
Where the grass is really greener
Warm, wet and wild
There must be somethin' in the water
Sippin' gin and juice
Layin' underneath the palm trees (Undone)
The boys
Break their necks
Try'na creep a little sneak peek (At us)

You could travel the world
But nothing comes close
To the Golden Coast
Once you party with us
You'll be falling in love
Oooooh oh oooooh

[Katy Perry - Chorus]
California girls
We're unforgettable
Daisy Dukes
Bikinis on top
Sun-kissed skin
So hot
We'll melt your Popsicle
Oooooh oh oooooh

California girls
We're undeniable
Fine, fresh, fierce
We got it on lock
Westcoast represent
Now put your hands up
Oooooh oh oooooh

[Katy Perry - Verse 2]
Sex on the beach
We don't mind sand in our Stilettos
We freak
In my Jeep
Snoop Doggy Dogg on the stereo (Oh oh)

You could travel the world
But nothing comes close
To the Golden Coast
Once you party with us
You'll be falling in love
Oooooh oh oooooh

[Katy Perry - Chorus]
California girls
We're unforgettable
Daisy Dukes
Bikinis on top
Sun-kissed skin
So hot
We'll melt your Popsicle
Oooooh oh oooooh

California gurls
We're undeniable
Fine, fresh, fierce
We got it on lock
Westcoast represent
Now put your hands up
Oooooh oh oooooh

[Snoop Dogg - Verse 3]
Toned, tanned
Fit and ready
Turn it up 'cause it's gettin' heavy
Wild, wild Westcoast
These are the girls I love the most
I mean the ones
I mean like she's the one
Kiss her
Touch her
Squeeze her buns

The girl's a freak
She drives a Jeep
and lives on the beach
I'm okay
I won't play
I love the Bay
Just like I love L.A.
Venice Beach
And Palm Springs
Summertime is everything

Homeboys
Hangin' out
All that ass
Hangin' out
Bikinis, tankinis, martinis
No weenies
Just a king
And a queen-ie
Katy my lady
(Yeah)
You're lookin'here baby
(Uh huh)
I'm all up on you
'Cause you representin' California
(Ohhh yeahh)

[Katy Perry - Chorus]
California gurls
We're unforgettable
Daisy Dukes
Bikinis on top
Sun-kissed skin
So hot
We'll melt your Popsicle
Oooooh oh oooooh

California gurls
We're undeniable
Fine, fresh, fierce
We got it on lock
Westcoast represent
(Westcoast, Westcoast)
Now put your hands up
Oooooh oh oooooh

Snoop Dogg:
(Californiaaa, Californiaaa)
California girls man
I wish they all could be
California girls
(Californiaaa)
I really wish
You all could be
California girls
(Californiaaa, girls)

Massie and Derrick arrived at the entrance laughing. They looked around for their friends, only to see they had all split up. Alicia and Josh had left to see a movie, while Dylan and Chris were by the food, eating. Dune was flirting with some girls and Kristen was dancing with Cam.

"That just leaves you and me." Derrick grinned, giving her a peck on the cheek. Massie was getting dizzy again.

"Derrick, I like you more than anyone that I've ever been with." Normally, it would drive a guy away, but Derrick felt the same way.

"When you kiss me, even on the cheek, I get dizzy." Derrick laughed.

"Okay, Mass. As long as you don't fall." Massie shoved him playfully.

"But I'm serious!" Derrick, took her hand again and smiled.

"I know." Massie giggled. There definitely was something about Derrick Harrington that made her crazy. The she stopped.

"What about Claire?"

"What about her?"

"I don't think she';s over you, and I don't want her to be mad, and-" Derrick shushed her.

"We'll cross that bridge when we come to it. And besides, I think she's over me." Derrick pointed to the dancefloor, where Cam and Claire were dancing.

"What? What about Kristen? HE's dating her, and-"

"Mass, didn't you know? Cam and Kristen broke up." Massie raised her eyebrows.

"No, they didn't. First of all, Kris would have told me. Second, when would they have broken up?"

"Mass, Kris didn't tell you because they broke up after the game, and she didn't want you to know because, well, you had just broken up with James. Actually, kristen is over there with Dune, because she likes him now."

"What? How can people move from person to person so quickly?"

"You did." Derrick pointed out.

"Yeah, but Cam, and Kristen?"

"Well, hun, this is L.A." As the last notes of the sun faded away, Massie glanced at her new boyfriend, positive he was ten time better than any other.

Like I said, it is L.A. and drama is everywhere. So who do you think is better? Massie and Derrick, or Massie and James? Because I promise I'm not done with James yet. He's not giving up his girl that easily. I feel really sad because I only got one review last chapter; why not just egg my house? Anyway, hope you enjoyed. Oh, and I wasn't kidding about the cost of reading ;)