Hey everyone. Sorry it took so long for me to update, but i've been really busy. School, homework, and soccer don't really leave time to have a social life or a writing life. I'll try to update sooner next time.

I don't own the Outsiders. I only own Dani. xForza Italia 06 NYx owns Serena and the idea for this chapter. And the fine producers of Degrassi own Jay.

Hope y'all like the chapter. R&R.

Chapter 29

Serena's POV

Another long, boring day of school ahead of me. Oh great. I'm thrilled. I woke up this morning and went downstairs to eat breakfast, as usual. Then I went into the bathroom to shower, and then upstairs to finish getting ready for school. When I went back downstairs, Dallas and I had another 'nothing fight'.

We've been having a lot of those lately, and I can't understand what's changed. This morning it was about the outfit I had on for school—a pair of short shorts and a white tank top. It's what I always wear, so I don't see why it's so 'inappropriate'—his word, not mine—now.

When we reached school, I climbed out of his car, enraged, and slammed the door. I heard him swear loudly behind me. God, he gets on my nervesI walked into the school building, leaving the rest of the gang behind. They knew not to bother me while I was pissed off at Dally, because I'd end up snapping at them, too. I went to my locker, throwing my books into it and slamming it closed, and headed to my first class, still fuming.

I walked to a desk in the back and, loudly, dropped my books on the desk. Then I sat down and waited for bell to ring and for the rest of the class to enter. When first bell finally rang, everyone was seated and the announcements came on. They finished, and my English teacher, Mrs. Astor, started class.

About ten minutes after announcements, the most attractive boy I've seen in a long time walked into the class. He started looking around the classroom, and I just stared at him, until his eyes met mine, and I looked away. "Everyone, this is Jay Hogart. He's a new student here," said Mrs. Astor. "Mr. Hogart, you may pick from any of the empty desks to sit in."

He examined the room again, and his eyes landed on the desk next to me. Then, he walked over and sat down, and Mrs. Astor started teaching again. I stared at my notes, and I could feel his eyes on me. I looked at him and said, "What?"

"Nothing. Just admiring the view," he replied. I could feel the heat rising in my cheeks.

"Oh so charming," I said and smirked.

He smirked back and said," I'm Jay."

"Yeah, I heard."

We sat in silence staring at each other, him waiting for me to introduce myself back. When I didn't, he said, "What's your name?"

"Serena." I paused, and he nodded. "So where're you from?"

"Canada."

"Long way from home, aren't ya?" I said, smiling.

"Yeah, a very long way." The bell rang, and I stood up and started to gather my things. "Wanna do something after school today?"

"Sorry, can't. I'm hanging out with my boyfriend, his sister, Dani, and her current boy toy," I said walking out of the classroom. He followed.

"You have a boyfriend?"

"Yeah, I do. Now I gotta get to class. Bye," I said and walked away from him. I went to my locker and exchanged my books, and then headed to my next class.

When I entered history, I found Jay sitting at a desk in the back of the room. My eyes widened. I walked over to him and said, "What're doing, following me? Did you, like, get a look at my schedule?"

"Relax, babe. I'm in this class," he said, showing me his schedule. I sat down next to him and looked at him. The bell rang and everyone sat down. I turned in my seat and faced forward, an attempt at paying attention. "So anyways, about this Dani girl, does she have a lot of boy toys? 'Cause if she's hot, I wouldn't mind being one of hers," he said, smirking.

"God, you're an even bigger pig than my friend, Two-Bit. And to answer your questions, I guess you could say she has a lot, but recently she's only had two—my cousin and this guy Tim, and I guess you could call her 'hot'. I doubt she'd want you though. She's kinda hooked on Tim right now."

He nodded in comprehension. For the rest of the class, we continued talking about random things. When the bell rang, I said, "I guess I'll see you later."

"Yeah, we should get together sometime. Give me a call." He took my hand and wrote something on it. When I got my hand back, I saw that it was his number. I smiled and walked away. Then, I daydreamed through my next three classes before lunch.

After lunch, in math class, Dani and I didn't get a chance to talk because we unfortunately had a math test today, so I had to wait until school ended.

At the end of the day, Dani and I started walking home, and I said, "I met a really good-looking guy today."

She looked over at me. "What's his name? What's he look like?"

"Jay Hogart. He's got short, kinda brownish hair, blue eyes, always has a backwards hat on, really handsome. He's in two of my classes, and he was flirting with me through both of them."

"Sounds like you kinda like this guy, Rini. You did tell him you have a boyfriend, right?"

"Of course I did. I'm not an idiot. I know I have a boyfriend."

"Just making sure," she said as we entered the house.

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"Guys, we need to make some money," Steve said that night, as we were all sitting around the living room.

"And how do you suggest we make that money?" Darry said. Steve shrugged his shoulders.

We went around the room, shouting out suggestions. I sat silently for a minute thinking about ideas. "How 'bout a car wash? We could have it at the DX on Saturday," I said, thinking that Jay would love to see me in my bikini top and a pair of short shorts. Okay, so I guess I was kinda attracted to him, but as long as I don't touch, me and Dal are fine, right?

"That's a great idea, Rini," Dani said, "I just got a new bikini, and I'm sure all you guys would love to see me in it, right?" God, she can be so conceited at times.

"Hell yeah," Two-Bit quickly answered, and Dallas hit him in the back of the head.

"That's my sister you're talkin' about, dumbass," Dal said. Two-Bit rolled his eyes and rubbed the back of his head. Dani giggled and went over to Two-Bit and sat on his lap.

"I know you can't wait, Two-Bit. Considering I'm blond and one of the hottest girls you will ever get to know. And I know you love me." She just made my point. That just screamed CONCEITED. Of course, she's one of my best friends, but I can get a little annoyed with her, right?

"Hey guys," a deep voice said from the door. I turned around to see Tim standing there, staring at Dani. "What's goin' on?"

"I was just telling ole Two-Bit here that I am one of the hottest girls he'll ever meet, which of course is true," Dani said smiling. She got up from Two-Bit's lap and walked over to Tim and wrapped her arms around his waist and kissed his collarbone. God, get a room

"We were just talking about a way to make some money, and I came up with a car wash," I said, trying to get the "love fest" over by the door to stop.

Tim looked at me and said, "That's a good idea. So what will everyone be wearing to this little 'fundraiser'?"

"Girls in shorts and bikini tops and guys probably in their jeans," Dani said. Tim raised his eyebrows at her and gave her a mischievous grin. She smiled back and ran her hands down his chest. I rolled my eyes.

"I'll be back," I said, getting up from my place on the couch and walked into the kitchen, where the phone was hanging on the wall. I picked up the receiver and dialed the number that was written on my hand.

"Hello?" came the voice from the other end.

"Hi. Jay?" I said.

"The one and only."

"This is Serena."

"Oh, hey. I guess you changed your mind about our 'hanging out'."

"Not exactly. I was just calling to tell you that me and some of my friends are having a car wash Saturday at the DX."

"Mhmm…and?"

"I don't know. Just thought I'd you give you the information and let you decide what to do with it. But just to let you know, us girls will most likely be in bikinis."

"So that means you'll be half naked?"

"I guess you'll have to come find out. Bye Jay," I said and hung up before he could respond.