A/N: Ok here's Chapter 7 up! Woohoo! I'm so glad you guys like the story so far and just to let you know, it'll be wrapping up in the next few chapters. Hope you guys enjoy it!

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Strange Days at Blake Holsey High at all, whatsoever. Nope. Zip. Nada.

Chapter 7: The Wrong Picture

Corrine and Josie were in their room getting ready for the dance. Corrine glanced over at the clock. It read 7:32PM and the dance would start at 8:00PM. Josie stood in front of the mirror fixing her hair. She was putting it up in little twists as she glanced back at Corrine.

"Hopefully tonight will be at least semi-interesting."

Corrine gave a small smile.

"You look great, Josie. Lucas is going to love it."

Josie blushed a little. It seemed the Josie love triangle had officially been resolved. Josie was with Lucas and Vaughn was with Rory.

"Thanks, Corrine," said Josie. She finally finished fidgeting with her hair and turned around with a flourish.

"Now I'm ready!"

Corrine gave a grin as she stood up and joined her friend. Josie smiled at Corrine.

"James is one lucky guy," said Josie as the two headed out the door.

"Yeah…maybe," said Corrine softly.

Marshall and Lucas were getting ready in their room. Marshall sat in the computer chair spinning about. He really didn't want to go but he couldn't let Corrine be stuck there the whole night with James.

"Lucas, are you ready yet?" whined Marshall. Lucas ran his fingers through his hair as he checked himself in the mirror.

"Almost. Hey where's that cologne you have stashed away somewhere?"

Marshall continued to spin around, eyes closed, bored.

"It's in the bathroom, first drawer."

"Thanks."

Lucas ran off to fetch the cologne. He reappeared a few minutes later.

"Alright. I'm ready."

Marshall stood up and headed towards the door.

"Finally. Took you long enough. Where are you meeting Josie, anyways?"

The two walked out into the hall.

"In the foyer."

The two walked downstairs towards the gym.

Marshall and Lucas found Corrine and Josie waiting in the foyer. Josie smiled as Lucas approached her. The two walked off towards the gym leaving Marshall and Corrine alone. Marshall met Corrine's gaze.

God, she looks so beautiful.

"So, where's James?"

Corrine glanced up at the stairs and gave an almost inaudible sigh.

"He's coming right now."

And indeed, James was coming down the stairs. As he walked over to Corrine he gave her a smile. Marshall cringed inwardly.

"Ready to go, Cor?" Corrine gave a half-smile as he snaked his arm around her waist. James nodded to Marshall.

"See ya later, Wheeler."

"See ya," replied Marshall stiffly. Marshall watched the two go off towards the dance. After a few minutes Marshall followed suit and entered the darkened gym.

The gym was decorated with the usual crepe papers, streamers, and balloons. Music was blaring in the gym as Marshall walked over to a few chairs set against the wall. He sat down and stuck his hands in his pockets. He watched the majority of Blake Holsey High's students dancing in the center of the gym. The others were snogging in various darkened corners of the gym and in empty classrooms. He singled out Lucas and Josie and Vaughn and Rory dancing. And then to his dismay, he saw Corrine and James dancing. He gave a sigh as he leaned back in his chair.

So why did I even come tonight?

Because. You're worried about Corrine and James, remember?

He watched everyone have a good time and felt as if he was just blending into the shadows.

Marshall snapped out of his stupor as he heard someone sit down next to him. He turned and saw Vaughn who had a grin on his face.

"Hey, Marshall. You want to come and join us? Lucas saw you sitting here."

Marshall gave a slight smirk as he shook his head and stood up. No thanks, Vaughn. You and everyone else have a good time. I think I'm going to go head outside for some air."

Vaughn watched him leave and shook his head.

"Poor guy."

Marshall walked out the front doors and stood on the steps in front of the school. The moonlight bathed the school and surrounding area with a luminous glow. Marshall took in a deep breath as he thought about Corrine.

Why do I care so much about her? I mean, yeah she's in this horrible predicament now, but before. I just…love her…

Marshall looked around at the serene picturesque landscape.

I need to tell Durst or Z about what's happening between James and Corrine. I know she swore me to secrecy but I can't let her get hurt even more.

He just couldn't stand what that piece of trash was doing to Corrine. He turned around and headed inside. The school seemed almost eerie as Marshall walked in. He looked around before heading towards the gym. But he stopped as he passed by an empty and darkened classroom. Out of the corner of his eye he thought he saw movement in there. The door was cracked opened revealing the dim figures of Corrine and James.

A/N: Mwuahahahaha! Evil cliffie for everyone! But don't worry I'm going to post the next chapter right after this one so not too much long of a wait. And besides, I can't have my reviewers angry at me and threatening me with pitchforks! Rate and review!