Hello Everyone!! Sorry it has taken me so long to update, school took up WAY more time than I ever expected it too. And then there came the problem with uploading the chapter, but with the help of fanfiction user Americangirl, I finally have this fixed. THANK YOU so much Americangirl!! I really appreciate it. And I also appreciate all the wonderful reviews I have gotten, you all have been so great and it's what keeps me writing. I am sorry I only have one chapter done, it is pretty short but hopefully within the next month or so I can get something else up. I know there a lot of people wondering why I haven't spent a lot of time on Brian and don't get me wrong I LOVE BRIAN!!, but with this story I'm really kinda focused on the couples, I will be writing another Breakfast club fanfic (sometime after I finish up with this story) and I have a couple ideas in mind for it and I am going to do my best to have Brian be a big part of the story. Ok well on with the story, I HOPE YOU LIKE IT!!
Chapter 11:
Allison had been walking around the halls for a bit, She really didn't know how to feel after leaving Andrew in the courtyard. One part of her was proud of herself for being strong enough to walk away, but another part of her, perhaps a bigger part, felt terrible, Andrew was the first guy, well actually person that Allison felt really looked at her and could see something more than the weird chick that sat in the back of the class drawing furiously or the girl that seemed to be always coming in or out of the Guidance counselor's office. Quite honestly Allison knew John, Brian and even Claire knew she was more than that but with Andrew… of course it was different. Allison knew it wasn't going to be easy for Andrew to say "Hey I like this girl" or "these are my friends" but she couldn't help but hope he'd get the guts to stick up for himself, that he liked her enough to do so. But maybe that was too much to ask of him, she could tell from the look on his face, that maybe he wanted to but just couldn't.
As Allison stood in the hallway, a couple of girls she recognized from the party came walking by her, talking excitedly about "… not believing what happened with Stubby". Rolling her eyes as they walked past her, Allison walked into the bathroom and went to the mirror, making sure her hair was positioned to hide the bump on her forehead and that her eyes weren't puffy from tearing up a bit. As Allison finished up she heard the door open.
Claire: Allison?!
Allison: (turned around, kind of shocked) Claire…Uh I was just going.
Claire: Don't leave on my account. I don't own the place. (She walks up to the mirror and started checking for any make-up blunders. As she's opening her purse…) So … umm… how's your head?
Allison: (Is silent for a moment) It's fine.
Claire: That's good, I couldn't believe those idiots.
Allison (snickers): I thought those "idiots" were friends of yours, well… you and Spordo's friends.
Claire: (stopped applying her mascara and turned around): You don't know what happened do you?
Allison: (Shrugs): No, I should care?
Claire: Uh…yeah, Andy got in a fight with Stubby and told him off!
Allison (taken aback): He did? …
Claire: Yeah! (Allison looks shocked) Don't you want to know why?
Alison (Crosses her arms and looks away): Probably just a stupid jock thing.
Claire: Try again Allison, they got in a fight over Andy and you!
Allison (looks directly at Claire): Me and Andrew?
Claire: Yeah, Stubby saw you guys together or something and I guess he said… some not very nice things and Andrew told him off and decked him and of course Stubby hit back.
Allison: You were there?
Claire: No, me, John and Brian just saw him.
Allison (more shock grew in her eyes) John? John and Brian were with you?
Claire: Yeah… I had a little run in of my own, though nobody got hit.
Allison: So you and John?
Claire: Well things are definitely better than they were left Saturday night (smiles then shrugs) who knows?
Allison: Wow.
Claire: Yeah... So what are you waiting for? Go talk to him! The bell is going to ring in a few minutes. I think he said he had to go to the library for 5th period.
Allison did want to go, She couldn't believe Andrew had slugged one of his good friends for her. But there was that part of her that was scared. No one had ever given Allison the chance to care about someone back this was all just so… different.
Allison: Vernon didn't ream him?
Claire: No, I'm not even sure Vernon knows unless some students went and told him. Now c'mon get your butt in gear and go!
Allison: I don't know if that's a good idea.
Claire: What? Why not?! C'mon Andy finally stood up for himself, finally thought for himself and you're not going to even go talk to him?
Allison: And what if he regrets it later? Or he gets pressured or something?
Claire: Allison, you're missing the big picture here. He told off Stubby for you! I mean… I just let a couple of my friends have it too, neither one of us exactly did that for our health! I guess I don't understand, isn't this what you wanted?
Allison: I didn't ask him to choose between his friends and me; I just thought he should start thinking and acting for himself.
Claire: And he is! Finally, don't you think that's pretty cool of him?
Allison (is silent for a few moments, then sighs, and gives a small smile): Yeah… ok fine I'll go talk to him. (She gets her bag and walks to the door but stops.) Claire?
Claire: Yeah?
Allison: About time you thought for yourself too.
With that Allison left.
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Andrew's next class after lunch was History, and there was a research paper the class was working on. Thank Goodness none of his …well old friends were in this class, he didn't feel like dealing with any dirty looks or snide comments right now but Andrew knew he'd have to deal with it, plus there would be people checking out his eye in class anyways. Right now all Andrew felt like doing was waiting for the rest of his class to get to the library. Andrew sat on the couch and laid his head back and closed his eyes.
Allison: Don't tell me you're trying to match injuries here or something Spordo.
Andrew quickly opened his eyes, shocked to see Allison right above him. He had thought about trying to find her earlier after the fight but figured she wouldn't want to listen to anything he had to say. Andrew tried reading the expression on her face but couldn't really make it out, she didn't look as angry as she did before and Andrew was definitely grateful for that.
Andrew: (turns around) Well… I thought it was the least I could do.
Allison gave a small smile, which relieved Andrew even more but relief didn't stay long since that small smile went away pretty quickly.
Allison: So… can I sit down or…?
Andrew: Oh yeah: (he moved his backpack over and she sits down) Whole class isn't here yet but we're just doing research anyways, I think Mr. Baker is just taking attendance. Um… aren't you missing class?
Allison: (Shrugs) Yeah but Ms. Ryan will just think I'm in Hashimoto's office anyways or just not notice.
An awkward silence fell between them, both not sure on what to do next. After a few seconds (but what felt like an eternity to both of them) Andrew spoke.
Andrew: So I guess you heard what happened.
Allison: Yeah Claire told me.
Andrew: Oh hey I didn't tell her to go…
Allison: I know you didn't… You ok?
Andrew: (shrugs) Been better, Vernon and my Coach aren't on my a** so that's good.
Allison: Yeah.
Andrew: Listen about before… I should've listened to you about Stubby and … you know everything else.
Allison: Yeah you should've.. . Uh look I was never trying to get you to give up everything. Obviously those people didn't do too bad of a job on you.
Andrew: (smiles) Thanks but I'm kinda glad I got a few things off my chest… Am I forgiven?
Allison: (looks at him) Don't be so sure Spordo, I still think you should've been honest from the start with your friends (Andrew looks down, disappointed) But… I guess you took a risk with taking me to that party and MAYBE I was a little too harsh on you that night.
Andrew (looks at her) Soo….
Allison: (shrugs then smiles) I'm willing to work with you.
Andrew leans over and kisses her. But the nice moment doesn't last long. Andrew and Allison feel someone looking at them.
Mr. Baker: Hey Clark, this wasn't the kind of research I was talking about.
Andrew: Right sorry.
Mr. Baker: Sit down at a desk and get working. (walks away)
Andrew:(turns to Allison and says quietly) I know I owe you don't I?
Allison: mmm yeah, Let's just refrain from going to Richey parties for awhile, especially ones with pools.
Andrew: (laughs) You got yourself a deal.
Allison: (kisses him) I better go before we spend another Saturday in here.
Andrew: Well we'll manage if we do.
Allison (laughs) Bye.
Andrew: Bye.
Ok So… Not my best chapter and this was really quick but always…I try. Thanks you guys so much for reading this and giving it as much support as you do. The story is reaching its end; I think I'll only do one or two more chapters, most likely only one more. But please keep reviewing and I hope you keep liking this!! Thanks again everyone. :o) And to all the people who family members and friends are overseas: God bless you all and I hope all the troops return home safely.
