Part 2 Chapter 12 Llanview High 15 minutes later

Matthew and Shane hurried through the deserted hallways at Llanview High until they came

to the familiar row of lockers on the second floor. Coming upon their destination, Matthew

halted and checked his watch and stated in relief. "Phew, we've got a couple of minutes before

Mr. Vega kicks my ass for being late to practice."

Shaking his head in mock sympathy and digging into his cousins' book bag, Shane

questioned. "You mean he expects you to actually be on time? The nerve of him."

"Oh you're too funny Shane." Matthew retorted with a smirk before continuing. "Just hand

me the tape would you?"

Finding the tape, Shane began ripping off pieces and handing them to the older boy who in

turn began taping the flowers securely to the locker door.

Ten minutes later, Matthew placed the card he had written in the center of the Lilac bouquet

and stepped back.

Stepping up to inspect his cousins' work Shane nodded with approval. "Not bad, not bad at

all."

"I don't know. You think this she's going to like them Shane?" Matt questioned returning

the tape to his bag.

"What are you nuts? She is going to love them. Shane stated shaking his head before

putting a hand on Matt's shoulder and continuing. Especially the card, the card is perfect. And

most importantly they are from you. The guy she still loves."

"You think so?" Matt questioned looking at the younger boy hopefully.

"Would you just go to practice?" Shane asked exasperated pointing towards the gym.

Backing up towards the gym, Matt began to ask another question, but was cut off.

"Just go, before you make me as crazy as you are." Shane admonished turning Matthew

around and shoving him towards the gym before turning to head to the library to meet Jamie

for a status update.

Five minutes later, same hallway

Having caught an early ride with Justin, Brad, Jack and Becca are headed towards the gym

to watch practice when they came across Destiny's locker.

"Hey guys would you look at that." Brad stated pointing at the flowers with a snicker.

Following the younger boys pointed finger, Becca stated with a laugh. "It looks like Density

has herself a secret admirer."

"I bet you its Buchannon. He went all protective of her yesterday when Justin called her on

what she was, worthless." Brad answered looking at his brother's girlfriend.

"Hey there's a card." Jack injected grabbing the card from the center of the Lilacs and

handing it to Becca who read it mockingly out loud. "Beautiful flowers, for a beautiful girl inside

and out."

"Oh how romantic." Brad replied grabbing the card from Becca.

"What are you guys doing?" Darren asked coming up behind the laughing teens.

"Get lost Price." Brad stated turning to the intruder.

"No, hold on this concerns him." Jack stated advancing on his sister's friend.

"What are you getting at Manning? Darren stated getting annoyed.

"Get a load of this." Brad stated handing Darren the card.

"It seems like Buchannon is trying to steal what is yours'." Jack taunted.

"Why you would want Density anyway is beyond me, but we could help you." Becca stated

sweetly.

Gripping the card tightly, Darren asked between gritted teeth. "How so?"

"Easy." Becca replied with a vicious smile before continuing. "We just make sure Density

never gets these flowers or that note.

At Darren's consenting nod the four teens set out to pull the flowers from the locker and rip

them to shreds before spreading the remains all over the hallway before three of them took off

laughing towards the gym.

Seeing the mess he had helped create, Darren was instantly ashamed of himself. "I'm so

sorry Destiny." He stated to himself before sucking in his breath and promising himself that he

would do what he could to make it up to her.

Ten minutes later

Shane and Jamie left the library discussing strategies regarding their two friends only to

stop dead at the sight of the mess in the hallway.

"What the hell happened?" Jaime asked in astonishment at the mess that lay before them.

Spotting the ripped up card on the floor before them, Shane knelt down to pick it up before

shaking his head in dismay. "Dammit." He stated angrily. "Matt just wanted to show Des how

he felt about her and make her feel good about herself."

Seeing the sadness in Shane's face, Jamie thought fast. "Ok we can't fix the flowers but

there is something we can do." She stated quickly.

"What? How can we fix this?" Shane asked in disbelief.

"You go warn Matt about what happened and I will get this mess cleaned up before everyone

starts arriving." Jamie stated taking charge. When Shane didn't move, she continued putting a

comforting hand on his shoulder. "Look if she doesn't know about the flowers, she won't be

hurt. And then the three of us are going to find out who did this and they are going to pay."

Nodding his head in agreement, Shane took off towards the gym while Jamie turned to find a

broom with determination because nobody was going to hurt one of her friends and get away

with it.