Hey guys, I am really sorry I haven't updated this story in a while. I got caught up in another story and College apps and SATs. A little advice for you High school students out there: really study and do well junior and senior year. Don't wait to apply to college at the last minute. Most colleges have rolling admission so the sooner you apply, the faster they look at your application and the faster you get accepted. This is kind of irrelevant advice considering I don't know how many of you are actually in high school so, enjoy the chapter.

Chad's POV

I woke up in the middle of the night and noticed the flicker of the TV. Sonny and I were in the same position as we were before we dozed off. My hand was around her and her face was snuggled in my chest; she looked so peaceful. I looked at her, she cheek was still red from were Stacy slapped her. I brushed my hand over her warm cheek. I reached for the remote and turned the TV off. I moved both our positions for comfort and fell back asleep.

The rest of the night was great. The streak of sun was warm against my face. I stretched with my eyes still closed and noticed Sonny was no longer next to me. I opened my eyes and saw Sonny at the corner of the mattress. She was staring at the television.

"Sonny, what's wrong?" I asked her. She didn't reply. She just stared blankly. She had he news on, I sat next to her and watched along. A blonde news reporter was talking.

"A camper at Eagle Lake sent us a video he took on his hand held about two teens who had an altercation , one just so happened to be Sonny Monroe, star of So Random!. Let's take a look." She said. A fogged video of Sonny and Stacy came up on the screen. The video was defiantly out of context. All they showed was the part Sonny was cursing at Stacy. I looked at Sonny and she is quietly crying, tears running down her face. I reached out and held her in my arms while she cried in my chest.

"Let's pass it to Rob who is with one of the girls, Stacy Sacs" the reporter says.

"Oh, my, G, d" Sonny wailed before falling back, out of my arms. I turn off the television so we won't hear Stacy's comments. Sonny is not actively crying anymore. Her eyes are stained and she is looking blankly at the ceiling. She is breathing slowly; she skips a breath once in a while. I know this is tearing her insides.

"Chad," she finally says, "what am I supposed to do now? I am supposed to be the good one, with the best reputation. Now I am the one who cursed out a girl. And you know Stacy is going to make them think she is innocent." She says.

"Sonny, we will…" she cuts me off.

"My mother watches the news. She is going to kill me." She says.

"I'll explain it to her. We will figure it out." I said to her. It kills me to see her like this. In a way, it feels like my fault. I should have set Stacy straight from the beginning. A knock on the door pulled me away from my thoughts. My heart started beating faster than usual. I walked to the window and moved it slightly. The news reporter was there. I looked at Sonny. She looked at me with a worried look.

"Turn on the television." I told her and she did so. The Rob guy was standing with Stacy in front of our trailer. They kept knocking on our door.

"Don't open it." Sonny commanded. I shook my head and sat down next to her. I switched the channel and turned on a movie. "Let them stand there." I said. She giggled but didn't say anything. We had our meals inside today. She made lunch and I made dinner. The knocking stopped around five o' clock. I turned on the news and they were still talking about this.

"We gave up." The reporter said. "Our on scene reporters got tired of knocking on Sonny and Chad's door."

"Finally" Sonny said. I changed to Tween Weakly Central. "Maybe Sonny has something to hide?" said Julio, the regular host of The Scoop. I quickly turned the TV off and Sonny smiled thankfully.

"I am really sorry Chad."

"For what?"

"Everything, I should have kept my mouth shut. You are probably embarrassed to be seen with me. This bad press will ruin me, and worse, you." She said.

"Sonny, any press is good press. And I can never be embarrassed of you. You make me good. You stood up for yourself, and that is a big step. Don't you ever let someone walk over you." I said to her and pulled her to me. She sat on my laps and put her forehead on mine. I smiled and leaned in for a kiss. We went to sleep early that night. I think we both wanted this day to end.

The next morning, I made Belgian waffles with fresh strawberries. The day was much brighter, happier and relaxing.

"Chad, let's go out and do something before lunch." Sonny suggested.

"Really?" I asked. I didn't think she wanted to go out considering. Plus some reporters can be lurking around.

"Yea, I want to go golfing." She said. She caught me off guard but I was up for anything at this point. After I agreed, we got dressed and drove to the golf course. It was pretty fun; I never knew Sonny was a golfer. I am not bad myself but not as good as Sonny. I almost hit myself in the head with a club. Sonny and I laughed the whole way home. I pulled out my key to unlock the door but it was already unlocked.

"Someone is in here" I whispered to Sonny. She looked scared but kept her head high. I walked into the bedroom and saw a guy in the bed, watching TV.

"Who the hell are you?" I asked and Sonny gasped.