I am soooooooo sorry for not updating sooner! I truly, truly am. Andf I hope I still have a few fans out there reading it!

Chapter 2

Skipping

The next few days crept measurably by. Jade was always going on about Cole and I couldn't stand to be around her anymore. I found myself making up excuses to get away from her, yet my thoughts kept racing back to her and Cole. Am I jealous? I continuously tell myself that it's just because she's annoying me with it, but maybe I am a little envious of her? Isn't that horrible? I mean, she's supposed to be my best friend. Shouldn't I be happy for her?

But out of all the guys why does it have to be him? Why Cole? Oh god, even the thought of his name sends shivers down my spine. This is wrong. I shouldn't be like this towards Jade's new boyfriend. She's my BEST FRIEND for crying out loud. And dammit, I'm hopeless.

I pushed all thoughts towards the back of my head as the teacher called on me and asked me to present. Shit. I knew I forgot something. I looked around and realized that everyone had posters lying at their sides. Everyone but me. I looked up at her and said the first lie that came to mind, "I think I left it in my locker, Mrs. Donalds." She stared at me unbelievingly. "Well then, Phoebe," She said dragging out the syllables in my name, "I guess that too bad, I told the class last week when I assigned it that whoever didn't bring theirs in on the due date would get detention." I rolled my eyes at what I knew was coming next. "Pack your things Ms. Halliwell, I'll write you a pass." Great.

I grabbed my things, took the slip and walked out of there. That bitch! Damn I hated her! I stopped at my locker and shoved my things in, as I continued my cursing thought-rage.

I gave a startled jump as I felt a hand on my waist turning me around. I saw dark eyes and my heart leap to my throat. Holy shit, it was Cole. I tried to play it cool, "What?" I asked adding fake irritation to my voice. He removed his hold from my waist, to my displeasure, and raised both his hands in the air in a mocking forfeit kind of way. "Hey, just coming to say hi. You don't have to get all offended." That's the last thing I am. And short silence passed before he continued, " So, whatcha doing out here alone anyway?" he asked in that deep, hot voice of his. I tried to remember for a moment. "I was… going to detention." I finally got out. "Oh." He looked vaguely convinced. "I figured a girl like you would be skipping." His lips curved into a small smile that made me melt. "You want to?"

I could tell he was applying something. And I had the biggest burst of happiness that could ever be imagined and tried my hardest to suppress it, but I could tell he noticed because he smiled to himself and shook his head in a very cute and possibly flirtatious way. "I'll take that as a yes then." I fought back my stupid childish grin. "Sure."

Wait. Earth to Phoebe! What about Jade? Shit. I can't just go off with her boyfriend. This whole thing is wrong… I felt Cole's arm entwined around my waist… No, maybe… this is right. I leaned into his side and we walked off.

Ohkay, ohkay….. don't hate me! I know it's short and all but this seemed like a good stopping point. You know, it gets you wondering… what will they do? Is Phoebe really that big of a slut? What about Jade? Hehe…. You guys are just gonna have to wait and see.