Look who's still alive! I've been gone for months and months I know I know. My laptop got infected with a total of 29 viruses on Christmas Eve because my anti-virus stuff expired, and my grandfather who is an expert with computers told me not to touch it until my dad bought a new virus thingie. Well, he never got around to buying one until a week ago, and I've just gotten back on and I've missed you guys like hell! I should be back at normal speed for now. Please read on!

Disclaimer: I own nothing except for Brandon and Cassie!

LEAF'S POV

I spent the entire ride to school worrying about my study date later that day. "What if I embarrass myself? What if there's something in my teeth?"

I gasped. "What if he breaks up with me?"

"Leaf, it'll be fine. You need to calm down," my mom said.

I held my bag tightly to my chest as we pulled into the parking lot. My mom rested her hand on my shoulder. I looked up at her with worried eyes.

"Leaf, if he likes you for who you are, he won't break up with you. From what I've heard from you, Brandon's a nice guy. If he does break up with you for some bizarre reason, Ash and Gary will teach him a thing or two."

I smiled. "Okay, Mom. I'll see you tomorrow," I said as I got out of the passenger seat. "And thanks. I really needed that."

"I'm your mom. That's my job."

I rolled my eyes as I ran to the gate to meet Misty.

"Are you ready for tonight?" she asked me.

"Ready as I'll ever be. I packed the outfit you chose."

She clapped her hands together. "Perfect! You can use some of my jewelry and makeup if you want."

"Thanks, Misty. You're the awesomest best friend ever."

"I know, I know. Now let's go put your stuff in my car and try not to be late for class."

We both laughed as we ran to Misty's ocean blue convertible.

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GARY'S POV

Ash and I landed in the huge field by the school. I saw Brandon walk into the school and my stomach churned.

"I hate that guy so much!" I said through clenched teeth.

"He used to be one of your best friends! This is all because he's dating Leaf, isn't it?"

My eyes widened at Ash's sudden smart observation.

He smirked. "So this is about Leaf?"

I couldn't believe what I was hearing.

"Doctor Phil time!" he shouted.

I face palmed. "Now, why don't you tell me your feelings? Why are you so concerned and irritated about Leaf dating?"

"I'm not!" I shouted.

He nodded and started scribbling on a clipboard he got out of nowhere. "Is it because you like her?"

I felt my face growing hot as he laughed hysterically.

"What are laughing about?" Leaf asked as she came walking up to us.

Ash and I quickly looked at each other and then looked back to Leaf. "Nothing."

She narrowed her eyes. "I'll believe that…"

We both sighed.

"For now."

Ash and I looked at each other nervously. Leaf started walking into the school with Misty.

"That was way too close!"

Ash smiled sheepishly. "Sorry?"

"I am going to kill you," I said as Ash ran into the halls, me chasing after him.

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LEAF'S POV

I was on edge the entire day. I was afraid I was going to end up hyperventilating and killing myself before the date even happened. I went in my history classroom and plopped my stuff down next to my seat.

"Hey. We got news that Mr. Samuels is going to be a few minutes late."

I put my hands behind my head. "I love late teachers," I said as I casually sat there.

People were messing with their phones, sleeping, or just relaxing.I glanced at Ash.

"So, did you talk to Gary about why he hates Brandon yet?"

I sighed. "He refuses to tell me, but he says he doesn't hate Brandon."

Ash let out a laugh. "You should have seen him expressing his hatred this morning. I went into Dr. Phil mode and everything!"

I groaned. "Why did I listen to him?"

Just as Ash was about to answer my question, Derek burst through the door. "Mr. Samuels is walking up the hallway! Act natural!"

Ash and I laughed as people were frantically awoken and everyone shoved their phones in their pockets or backpacks. Mr. Samuels entered the classroom with a girl I'd never seen before. She had bright wavy blonde hair, a tight blouse, and the shortest school skirt anyone in the room had ever seen.

Mr. Samuels cleared his throat. "This is Miss Catherine Halls. She will be joining this class and you should all treat her kindly."

"You guys can call me Cassie," the girl interrupted quietly.

Mr. Samuels nodded and cleared his throat again. "Miss Leaf Green, you will be her guide."

I nodded and mentally screamed, 'Why me? Why me?'

He slowly walked toward the door and then shouted, "Free time!"

The room broke out into chaos as all the boys flocked around Cassie.

I groaned and got up. "All of you, back away from the girl!"

The boys trudged back to their desks, heads hung in defeat.

Cassie took her seat next to me, and I shouted, "Staring is not allowed either!"

All the boys moaned and went back to doing whatever they were doing before Mr. Samuels came in with Cassie.

"Thank you so much! This school is very overwhelming!"

I looked at Cassie and felt a slight pang of guilt. 'It's not all her fault she's slutty-looking.'

She slightly cocked her head to the side. "Why is the boy next to you sleeping?"

I turned around to see Ash snoring, making a small puddle of drool on the cover of his math textbook.

I looked back at Cassie. "Name a food."

"Salad."

I softly sighed. "Junk food, please."

She tapped her chin. "I guess a cheeseburger."

Ash's head instantly shot up from his desk. "Where's the food? I want a cheeseburger!"

I shrugged my shoulders. "Sorry. I have no food with me, and there are no cheeseburgers in sight. My mistake."

He whimpered and I patted his head like he was a Snubbull. Cassie lightly laughed next to me.

"You guys are too cute."

Ash and I stared at her strangely.

"You two are dating, right?"

We started cracking up as Cassie looked at us quizzically.

"We're just long-time friends."

"My girlfriend's in science."

I nodded. "My boyfriend's in there with her, trying to live through 'suckish science.'"

"I'm so sorry. I just assumed. I shouldn't have done that. Sorry."

I smiled at her. "It's fine. Don't worry about it."

The bell rang loudly through the hall as everyone got up from their seats and got ready for lunch. There was a look of deep worry on Cassie's perfect face.

I gave her smile. "Don't worry. Just follow me."

Another new character! I wanna know what you think of Cassie. I got rid of Trina, so I had to bring in another new girl. Please review!