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Tia POV

Rocket had been annoying me all day about what my plan was for getting his suspension lifted. He was even annoying me during training. It wasn't until after training that I had decided-along with the other Snow Kids-that it was time to give our plan a try. Rocket had no idea about what was going on because I refused to tell him because I knew he would disagree with it immediately and it was our only hope so I really had no choice. He even refused to sleep with me last night unless I told him but he couldn't resist me. We were all sitting in the training room when the plan had taken action.

'…so, when we play against the Wambas-' Aarch began but D'jok interrupted, taking off our plan.

'Oh, yeah, I'm not playing,' D'Jok stated simply with the rest of the Snow Kids refusing to play as well. I couldn't help but smirk and looked to see Rocket's face in shock as well as Aarch's. Aarch was speechless but finally managed to speak.

'What?' he managed to stutter out, looking at us all shocked by our decision.

'We're not playing. None of us,' D'Jok stated firmly before continuing. 'Rocket shouldn't be suspended for something he didn't do so we're not going to take it. If Rocket doesn't play, none of us do,' D'Jok said firmly and Aarch couldn't but smile at the support of the team. Rocket could just stare; completely dumbfounded about the support he was receiving.

'So…you all think that if you all refuse to play then Rocket's suspension will be lifted?' he guessed and we all nodded before I spoke.

'I know what you're thinking but we have an answer for everything. All you have to do is tell Adium that we're refusing to play and we'll take care of the rest and we'll all be playing the match against the Wambas in no time,' I said firmly earning me a grin from Rocket which I happily returned.

'Ok…you may all go but Tia, I want a word,' said Aarch and I knew I was in trouble. I waved goodbye to Rocket before walking up to Aarch to see what he wanted. 'Tia…' he said as he eyed me suspiciously.

'What?' I asked innocently even though he seemed sure it was me.

'You know what,' he said firmly before continuing. 'I know it was your idea.' I took a deep breath before I told him my reason.

'Look, I get that it is irresponsible and all that but it's our only choice. I'm not losing him again. He didn't do it, I'm sure of it. And if you knew Rocket as well as you say you do then you'd believe him to,' I said earnestly, knowing that I would get into a lot of trouble but not as much trouble as I thought.

'Yes, it is irresponsible because it could risk our place in the competition but…' he began and I nodded for him to continue. 'If you play your cards right then it might actually work. But you all have to be careful of what you do and say and think beforehand,' he said firmly and I just nodded with a smile on my face before I began to leave but he called me back.

'Tia!' he called out and I turned around, completely dumbfounded but nodded for him to say whatever it was he wanted to say.

'I do believe Rocket. And I believe in you to. And I see how much you mean to him and he means to you and I just want to thank you for doing this for the team,' he said admiringly but I couldn't help but get mad.

'I'm not doing this for you or the team. I'm doing this for Rocket. Not everything Rocket does has to do with football, there are other sides to him that you have yet to discover and this wouldn't destroy him like it did the last time because he's learned from his mistakes and he won't go back. The reason why this would destroy him is seeing you so disappointed in him again. He saw enough of that when he finished with Netherball. When Adium told us, you were convinced he did it and he would have told both of us if he did but he didn't. Rocket puts enough pressure on his self without you coming behind him telling what he did wrong and most of the time that has to do with football. I get it when you're his coach but not when you're his uncle. It hurts him and you have to learn to see that,' I finished and then left the training room with Aarch looking on, speechless. When I got out into the hallway, I found Rocket, looking like he had just heard everything. I was speechless for a few seconds not knowing what he would think.

'How much of that did you hear?' I asked nervously.

'Enough,' he said firmly and the way he looked me made me bow my head with guilt. I knew the end of this conversation wouldn't be a happy one.

'Rocket-' I said as I tried to explain but he cut me off.

'No, Tia…just don't,' he said with disappointment in his voice and walked off, leaving me standing there angry at myself. I finally found the energy to walk away and was about to cry when my phone rang. I wiped the tears away before I took the phone out of my pocket to answer it. When I saw who it was, I cheered up a little bit.

'Matt!' I exclaimed as I answered the phone. Matt and I had been friends since we were kids as his parents were diplomats to and, like me; he wasn't really the 'perfect' kid.

'Hey, Tia! How've you been?' he asked and I answered politely since we hadn't spoken to each other in a while when really, I wanted to scream and cry.

'Good. How about you? Don't get me wrong but is there a particular reason why you are calling? Not that I don't like hearing from you it's just usually when you call me it's because you're close by and coming for a visit,' I said, hearing him laugh on the other side of the phone.

'Why don't you come to Planet Akillian and find out?' he asked mischievously.

'I'll be there in ten minutes,' I said and nearly ran out of the Academy.

At Planet Akillian…

'Matt!' I called out as I ran up to him and hugged him. I couldn't help but notice that he was unusually happy so when we broke apart, I decided to ask why. 'What's up with you? You seem unusually happy. Not that I'm complaining but you do seem like there's something you want to say to me and don't try and keep anything back. Tell me everything, right here, right now,' I said jokily and he laughed showing that he was going to tell me.

'You know that new record company that just opened a few weeks ago down the road there?' he asked and I nodded, dying to know what was going on. 'Well, you're looking at the new 'junior' A & R!' he said excitedly before continuing. 'The boss noticed my talents for finding good musical artists so…here I am! And I'm sure you can't wait to meet my first client. Although, I'm pretty sure you know her since we've been friends with her since we were twelve,' he said and made me even more curious but that was eased when I saw my twenty three year old childhood friend, Jude. A punk, metal rocker with tongue piercings and some guts when it comes to everything including singing. One thing about her performing though was that usually, her clothes were hanging off her but that didn't take away the uniqueness of her music. Although, she was the last person I expected would ever sign a contract with the 'dorks' as she called the music industry guys but I guess people change but judging by all the vodka in her hands, I knew she hadn't changed a bit.

'Still drinking until your heart stops beating, hey Jude?' I asked jokily.

'I see you still haven't changed your boyfriend peeps, Blondie. Oh wait, your new one hasn't got any tattoos, isn't that right?' she asked sarcastically but made me feel awkward as I still hadn't been able to talk to Rocket and explain what had happened. Matt could see this and automatically asked me what was wrong.

'Nothing, it's just…Rocket and I had this disagreement earlier and I haven't had a chance to talk to him. There's been a lot going on these past few weeks,' I said, referring to the fact that I had almost been kidnapped, had to get stitches, Rocket being suspended and now, our disagreement.

'Well then, what are you standing here for?' Jude started. 'Go and get your dude. Like we used to say growing up, if a guy makes your heart beat, don't let him sweep you back on your feet,' she said while shoving me towards the door and I said goodbye to them and went back to our apartment, hoping that he would be there.

Rocket POV

I was sitting on the couch in our apartment, trying to think of how I was going to apologize to her. She said the truth and I didn't want to admit the truth, that's why I pushed her way but I was wrong. I was just about to get up and give her a call when I heard the door close from downstairs and heard footsteps coming up and finally, I saw Tia.

'Hey,' she said nervously as she threw her keys on the small table we had at the foot of the stairs.

'Hey,' I said also nervously as I wasn't sure as to where I should start my apology but she started saying something which I finished.

'Look, Rocket-' she began but I cut her off, as I decided to let my heart do the talking.

'No, Tia. It's my fault; I shouldn't have brushed you off. You admitted the truth and I was too afraid to do that but that was still no excuse,' I said as I began walking up to her and took her hands in mine. 'I'm supposed to be keeping an eye on you because you're in danger and then I go off and play the sulky victim. That's not fair on you and I'm sorry, for everything,' I said firmly and kissed her, hoping that I was forgiven for making her feel bad. Her phone began to ring and she pulled back to answer it.

'Oh yeah, you'll never guess who's here! Jude and Matt,' she said before answering it as she saw who was calling. I knew Matt and Jude from my visits to Obia Moon and their visits to Akillian and, much to my parent's disappointment, have grown to see Jude as a sister. She was definitely not the kind of person I would be linked to but I've learned to love Jude. I mean, I'm in love with Tia but I love Jude. Jude had a brother but they lost touch a few years ago and she has learned to see me as brother and trusts me which is an honour since she's not that easy to get along with let alone trust. She's a troubled girl but everyone who knows her tries to be there for her and get her through it. Sudden panic in Tia's voice knocked me out of my thoughts immediately.

'…yeah, we'll be there as soon as we can,' she said as she hung up the phone.

'What's wrong?' I asked immediately, seeing the panic stricken look in her eyes.

'It's Jude. She and Matt had a fight and now she's drunk and driving somewhere as well as being mad! We have to find her,' she said shakily as I grabbed her hand and grabbed the keys as we went to save Jude before she hurt herself or anyone else.

Will Tia and Rocket be able to find Jude in time??? Or will disaster strike before they do??? You had better keep reading to find out…

So, some new characters…hope you guys enjoyed that!!! Sorry if anyone's missing Franklin at the mo but it will all make sense after a couple more chapters!!! Hope you guys enjoy!!! Please review!!!

Lauren xxx