A/N - Hehe,o k late chapter, but Jan is/was a hectic month for me. I had speeches, and I only presented on Friday. BUT I'm pretty sure I did ok( Anyways I'm going away next weekend, which stinks but starting Feb I'll get some more chapters. It's just I never have as much time as I need to make graphics, try to get hosted and write fics AS well as finish my homework. But I'm glad you guys like it so I'll try my hardest! THANKS SO MUCH TO ALL MY REVIWERS! He he also please visit my webbie I'll post updates there about my fic, and then give approx time when I'll post a new chapter(I'm starting this now so there are no previous mentions of fic's)

The weekend felt fairly short for Jon. Having many essay's and tests coming up soon, Jon was often in study mode. As for Alanna, she was begging for Monday to come. She spent most of her weekend indoor's, visiting the skate park a few times. Her workload wasn't quite as large as Jon's, but it wasn't small either. She was too scared to call him, afraid of what he might say. She didn't want to hear the name "Josiane" or she'd probably punch the person who spoke it.

Gary's words stuck in her head. I bet he's lying I mean, Jon doesn't care about me, I'm just Alanna. But Alanna's heart kept protesting. She wanted him, and the only fear that came to mind now was losing him to Josiane. It was only a few months, but Alanna still felt like she knew Jon much longer then that.

When Monday finally came Jon made his way down to the bus stop at the end of Alanna's street. A few other people were already standing there, engaged in conversation. Except for Alanna. It was the first thing that caught his eye. She was leaning against the lamp post, wearing blue jeans, a black shirt with a red jacket overtop. Her hair was let down and blowing in the cool autumn wind.

"Hey 'lanna," Jon called out casually. Alanna gave a glance over then returned to her original position. Jon shrugged it off. He walked up next to her and once again began conversation. "Hey, how was your weekend?"

"Fine," Alanna replied unenthusiastically. "How was your date with Josiane?"

"It was 'k, I guess" Jon replied. "She kept trying to make a move on me I think."

"Are you interested in her," Alanna asked, trying not to show her jealously.

"Na, not really, she's not my type," Jon said, as if it was nothing. " 'cept she kepy trying to make a move on me" As Jon spoke Alanna, did her best to hide her smile. See he doesn't like her.

"Oh," Alanna eventually replied, not trying to act like if her mood had changed.

"Hey guys sup!" a voice called out. Both Alanna and Jon turned to see Gary running up to them. Before Gary could speak again, the yellow bus pulled up next to the pile of kids, and they quickly piled inside. Jon went to sit next to a fellow member of the football team. Alanna and Gary sat down in a vacant seat a few behind Jon, but were out of earshot.

"So Alanna, how's it going?" Gary asked wit a yawn. Gary was always awake only fifteen minutes before the bus got there, yet he never missed it.

"Ok I guess, kind of boring, I spent most of it doing homework." Alanna responded.

"Talk to Jon at all," Gary asked as the bus came to a halt.

"No, not really." Alanna said turning her head to see Raoul make his way to a seat behind Alanna and Gary. Alanna was thankful; she wasn't

"Hey guys," Raoul said cheerfully. The bus ride was filled with comments on what each person had done during the weekend. Eventually the bus made it to the high school. Alanna took a glance out the window to see Josiane and Delia. She saw Jon get up and off the bus, and then shortly after so did Raoul, Gary and herself. By the time she got out Jon was already being chased by Josiane and Delia. Once again Alanna's heart sank. Shortly after the bell rung and Alanna, decided to forget about it and try to focus on her schoolwork.

"Hey 'lanna" Jon called out to her. Alanna didn't respond; if she did she figured Josiane would come by. Instead, she continued walking, not turning her head.

"Yo Gary" Jon yelled to his cousin not far behind Alanna. "What's up with Alanna." Gary wasn't sure what to say. Should he tell him the truth?

"Josiane," was his answer, and then, he too continued. Jon stood in the crowded hall, puzzled. He tried to make sense of it all but he knew he had to get to classes. He reached his locker, and then it hit him. He looked over to Alanna, who was a few lockers away. He walked over to her then, without warning wrapped his arms around Alanna and bowed his head.

"I'm sorry," he whispered. Alanna froze, staring into her locker. She knew Jon was there.

A/N - and I'll leave it there ;)