Marissa stood in the crowded gym, admiring the decorations that she had put up, the place looked great. It was filled with heart shaped lights, mini cupids hanging from the ceiling, it was perfect for the sweethearts dance. She was just upset that she had to spend it alone, without the one person who she really wanted to be with. But it was for the best. Or at least that was what she kept trying to tell herself. Yet she still didn't really believe it.

Summer walked out of the bathroom and spotted Marissa. She went over to her and linked arms and started to walk. "This place looks fab Coop! Whoever said that cutout cupids were tacky never saw your handwork."

"Thanks, I think." Marissa said smiling at her friend.

"Do you want to go over and get some punch with me?"

"Sure."

The two set off in the direction of the refreshment table. It was pretty typical stuff. Heart shaped cookies, pink cake, and punch.

Marissa got to the table and poured herself and Summer a cup of punch. When she turned around she saw Summer walking up with two guys.

"Hey Coop. This is Andy and Scott. They're brothers." Summer said giving Marissa a devilish grin.

"Hey." Marissa said giving a little wave.

"I'm going to go dance with Scott."

"I'm Andy."

Summer rolled her eyes. "Whatever. Anyway, we're going to go dance, and you should talk to Scott."

Summer then walked off with Andy to the dance floor.

"So," Marissa said kind of uncomfortably.

"Can I have one of those?" Scott said pointing to the two glasses of punch she was holding.

"Sure."

Scott took the drunk and it was gone in one big gulp. "So you wanna dance?"

"Umm, I'm not much of a dancer." Marissa lied.

Scott nodded his head. "We could go make out in my car."

Marissa shook her head. "I think I'll pass. Excuse me." She then walked away and headed to the other side of the room. She leaned against a wall, taking a sip of her punch and sighing.

Ryan walked into the dance behind Seth and Anna. Even he had to admit that the gym looked pretty good. The room was dark like most dances were, but there were red heart shaped lights dangling from the ceiling. It could have been pretty romantic under other circumstances.

"I feel really stupid going to a valentine's dance alone." He said to Seth.

"You're not alone. Anna and I are here with you."

Anna ran up to Seth and grabbed his hand. "Hey I love this song. Lets dance!" She then proceeded to drag Seth out to the dance floor. Seth shrugged his shoulders in a "What can I do" sort of way, and was then lost in the crowd.

"What am I doing here?" Ryan asked himself silently. This was a couples dance, and he was no longer part of a couple. He looked towards the door that he had came in through and noticed that it was crowed with people who were entering the dance. He then looked around the room and saw a door with a big neon green EXIT sign over it. It was the perfect escape route. He started to make his way towards it.

As he was about to push open the door, someone spoke to him. "You're not leaving so soon are you?"

He turned around. It was Marissa.