To Nova-Janna, because I know I can always count on at least one review. And I'm taking this as a sign you're all settled with internet, so come back to the forum! Oh, and because it was Tom Felton as Draco Malfoy that got me hooked on the sexy!smirk.

And to Smyth11, because telling me that my work is 'well written' is probably the biggest compliment anyone can give me, in a world of sub-par fics (and I'm not talking about our show, I'm talking everything).

"So, Tans…"

"Yeah?" Tanis glanced up from her magazine.

"You and Kelly…you're doing good?" Adena inquired.

"We've only been separated, like, three days," Tanis laughed, "but yeah."

"So, you and Cameron, then…you're done?"

"Well…" Tanis began to sputter, "We were never really…I mean…I don't know…I-,"

"DoyoustilllikeCameron?" Adena blurted out.

Tanis paused, "I…guess not…"

"Gee, Tanis, you sound real sure there," Adena rolled her eyes, sighing.

"Well, I just mean…"

"…Yes?"

"…No. I don't."

"You sure?"

Tanis nodded, "Positive."

"Okay then. Good," Adena focused her gaze on her bedspread.

"Good…" Tanis stared at her friend suspiciously. "Hey, Adena, do you still like Cameron?"

"Me," Adena laughed, tossing her hair, "are you kidding? He's totally grade eleven. I'm into blonds now."

"Maybe you should give Squib a call," Tanis giggled.

"Ew, Tanis, just…ew."

"Squib?" Cody knocked on his door, "You in there?"

"Come in," she heard his muffled yet unmistakable voice call.

"Hey," she poked her head inside before stepping into his bedroom.

"What's up?" He asked, sitting on his bed and motioning for her to do the same.

"I need to talk to you…"

"I assumed as much."

"Yeah, but, about…Nate," Cody glanced at him hesitantly.

"Cody," he sighed.

"No, Squib, listen! Look, you two are always at each other's throats! And I just wish you guys would stop-,"

"Why?" He asked, cutting her off. "So you two can finally get together in peace?"

"Squib," Cody sighed exasperatedly, "look, I've told you a million times, Nate and I are-,"

"Don't say 'just friends'," he broke in again, "because we both know that's not true."

Cody paused, "Look…maybe we're not just friends. But I don't know what me and Nate are! And I don't know what me and you are!" Squib looked up, startled at the blunt honesty so uncharacteristic of their relationship. "I just…care about you both, okay? A lot. And I can't stand it when the two of you clash. I'm always in the middle and it's just…" she paused, taking a deep breath, "Please?"

Squib looked at the ground, waiting for a moment before speaking, "Well, I mean, he has to stop, too!"

Cody rolled her eyes, but let a small smile cross her face, "I'm going to talk to Nate as well."

"Then," he exhaled loudly, looking over to her, "I mean, yeah. Sure. For you, Cody," he threw her a grin.

"Tanis?" Cameron slowly opened the door. "You in here?" He was met with the sound of giggling and, upon further investigation, found Tanis lying on her bed, laughing into the phone. She held up her finger, telling him to wait a moment.

"Yeah, I gotta go…Mmkay," she laughed again, "…Alright," louder this time, "Okay, bye."

"Who was that?" Cameron asked, already knowing the answer.

"Kelly," Tanis responded, looking down at the ground as she returned the phone to its cradle.

"Huh…so…"

"Something you wanted, Cam?"

"Uh, no, no, I just-,"

"Hi, guys!" Adena skipped into the room happily.

"What's with you?" Tanis asked her, thankful for something to end the tension.

"I just had a killer match," Adena smiled widely, "I totally dominated!"

"Alright!" Cameron said encouragingly, beaming at her.

"So," Adena flung herself down on her bed, "what's up?"

"I was actually just leaving," Cameron explained, "I'll see you two later," he nodded to the girls and was out the door.

"What were you two talking about?" Adena asked casually, sitting up and letting down her ponytail.

Tanis moved to sit in front of her vanity, "Nothing, really…he just kind of…popped in."

"Oh," Adena kept her gaze on Tanis.

"Yeah…" Tanis looked to Adena, then quickly turned to face the floor before returning to her mirror.

"Hey, Nate!" Squib called down the hall. After seriously considering simply ignoring him, Nate grudgingly turned around.

"Yes, Squib?"

"Did Cody talk to you?"

"Yes, Squib."

"And…?"

"And what, Squib?"

The blond boy sighed, "And, are you going to be nice to me?" He asked haughtily.

Nate burst out laughing, "You're kidding right?" He took Squib's silence as a sign to continue, "Look, I'll be civil to you, Furlong, when we're forced to hang out together. For Cody's sake. But you better return the favor."

Squib nodded, "Okay. Deal."

"Deal," Nate repeated, "Now, if you don't mind, I have a book I'm working on. You know, those things with words? On pages? You've probably never seen one…"

Squib's face darkened, "Listen, Bates-,"

"Hey guys!" Cody came walking around the corner. "What's up?" She glanced nervously between the two boys.

"Not much," Squib said through clenched teeth.

"Yeah," Nate looked equally angry, "just…talking."

"Okay," Cody said slowly, taking in their disgruntled appearances.

"I've got practice," Squib forced out, "I'll see you later, Cody," he paused and then, with what seemed like great effort, added, "Bye, Nate."

"Bye," Nate choked out. After Squib was down the hall, Cody turned to the remaining boy.

"Are you okay? That vein in your neck is doing that weird throbbing thing…"

"Just fine."