"Beep, beep, beep." Alanna sleepily turned off her alarm. She rolled out of bed and went into her bathroom. The house was quiet. She would usually hear Thom up and about. Her father was never home. He was always working. She brushed her hair and her teeth, and looked a birthday present that she had received. She had smiled sweetly when she received the gift, but knew that it would never be put into use. Today she thought that she might start using makeup. "Just a little," she thought. She put on eyeliner, mascara, and a little bit of purple eye shadow. Then she put on jeans and a light purple shirt. She had never been so matching in her life.
May was already on the bus when Thayet walked on. Much to Alanna's relief Thayet did not annoy her for wearing makeup. When Jonathan got onto the bus he paused when he saw Alanna. Gary had to push him into his seat.
When they arrived at school Delia was waiting for Jonathan.
"I just wanted to thank you for yesterday," cooed Delia. Jonathan gave a very charming smile. Thayet jumped right in.
"Jon my locker is jammed. Will you help me?" she asked sweetly. Jonathan was loving the attention. Alanna couldn't stand it any longer and walked away. She went to sit on a bench till the bell rang. She noticed the boy from the cafeteria spray painting the wall. She wondered how long it would be till he would be caught. Sure enough he saw the principal and ran behind Alanna's bench and put a finger to his lips to tell her to be quiet. The principal asked her if she saw the "hoodlum" who did the spray painting. She said no.
"Thanks," he said.
"No problem," she answered casually. She noticed that he had an Irish accent. "Now why's a pretty lass like you sitting her alone," he said. "None of your business," she answered sharply. "Oh so they little red head has a temper," he said with a smirk. She glared at him. She was about to answer when she heard the bell ring.
"I'm George. What's your name," he called after her.
"Alanna," she replied. Alanna met up with Gary because they had their next class.
"Was that Alanna I saw flirting with a boy?" he teased.
"I was not." "Settle down class," interrupted the teacher.

Alanna lost her appetite at lunch seeing Thayet and Delia practically fight over Jon. George walked by and winked at Alanna. She turned her head and pretended not to see, but Jon did. "Alanna did he just wink at you?" he asked. "Who winked at me. I didn't se anything," she lied. "Well he did wink. I when he is going to ask you out," Jonathan persisted. "I still don't know what you are talking about. So drop it," she practically shouted. He knew when to stop and went back to his fan club. He wondered how Alanna would end up this year. She obviously hated that he hung out with girls that liked him, but she would have to get used to it. He thought that the best way would be to get her and that George together.

"Alanna, I think George wants to ask you out, but I will let him ask you," he said smiling. Alanna couldn't even answer him. She was so angry as she saw George step out from behind him. Then he asked her out. A boy asked Alanna out on a date. She was about to burst. Finally she found her words, "I WOULD NEVER GO OUT WITH YOU. JONATHAN HOW COULD YOU GET IN MY BUSINESS LIKE THAT! I THOUGHT THAT YOU WOULD KNOW ME BETTER I DON'T DO DATES!" By that time George had slipped away.
"Alanna calm down," Jonathan said. "Everyone can hear you."
"Since when do I care what other people think," Alanna said. "I am not clueless Jon. I know that you will be doing serious dating this year, and I am fine with that. But I am not fine with you trying to set me up with people. You don't know who I like."

"I thought.," he started.
"JUST STAY OUT OF MY BUSINESS!" she shouted as she walked away.

Delia smiled evilly as she saw what happened. She was new, but her goal was to be the most envied girl in school. But first she would need the perfect boyfriend, Jonathan. She was filled with jealousy when it came to Alanna. She hated how Jonathan talked about her all the time. The situation seemed hopeless until now. Her task was simple. By now she noticed Alann's temper. She had to keep her anger burning and discreetly set her up with George. After that life would be good. Thayet was an annoyance, but could be dealt with easily. Thayet would never go to the extreme measures that she would.