Sorry I didn't update earlier. Couldn't think of anything to write, plus my computer had deleted all my documents... Gah.
Sorry it's a lil short as well, but hey.
It's still something :) I hope you guys enjoy this chapter.

"So, who's the girl, Jackie boy?" Kyle grinned as Jerry's car disappeared around the corner. Jack's hands balled up into fists as he tried to control his temper. "Leave her be, Kyle," Jack spat at him, hissing, "She has nothing to do with you." Kyle chuckled. Jack took in several deep breaths, trying to calm himself down. "Well, Jackie- "

"Don't call me that."

Kyle held his hands up as if he was surrendering, "Alright, man. Chill."

"What do you want? Hurry up, I'm gonna be late for school."

"I want a lot of things, Jack…" Kyle said, his expression suddenly softening. Even his voice became a whisper. Kyle looked at Jack from head to toe, as if he was checking Jack out. Jack became uncomfortable, "That was a long time ago, Kyle. Go away, please. Let what happened in the past remain in the past."

Kyle smiled sadly, "You've grown a lot, Jackie boy."

Jack watched as Kyle walked away, and disappeared down the road.

Angie sat at her desk, playing with a strand of her hair nervously. Hunter would be coming in any second and she had to talk to him about… yeah. The time where Bobby embarrassed her and scared Hunter away. She heard giggling coming from outside the classroom door and saw that Hunter was surrounded by two girls, and three other guys. The two girls were the best of friends, and they were absolute snobs.

Kayleigh Sprouts and Helena Suds were not to be messed with. They basically were the popular ones in the Grades 8. Mess with them, and the next day, when you come to school, everyone will be looking at you like you were a leper. Everyone was dying to be friends with the girls, but they didn't really talk to anyone beside the guys and a couple of girls who were considered 'cool'.

The three guys were on the soccer team. They were Blake Summers, Travis Larson and Nathan Wallace. Blake Summers was your ordinary summer kid. He had a tan and looked Mexican when he was actually pure American. Travis was a rocker. He had his own band and was considered the cutest guy in Grade 8. Nathan was much more different though. He was quiet, and quite an intelligent person. He was often teased by the guys for being teacher's pet but Travis would always be there to back him up.

Angel saw that Hunter was grinning that adorable grin of his and thumped Travis on the back, half yelling out, "Well, good on ya! Told you that it would come true!" Travis grinned and nodded. Angel closed her eyes, 'Come on, you can do this. Just go up to him, and ask to speak with him alone,' she told herself. She mentally kicked herself and finally got up. She walked towards the group.

"Hey guys."

All of them immediately stopped talking and looked at her. Hunter looked everywhere but her eyes. She felt her heart twinge. Ouch.

"Um, Hunter, can we talk?"

"Ye-ah…"

Angie bit her lip, "In private?"

Kayleigh snickered, "What? You gonna confess your love for Hunter?" Angie felt her cheeks turn red as Helena laughed, "Girl, you don't stand a chance with Hunter."

Angie felt her eyes becoming watery. She said, her voice shaking, "I know that. I just want to say I'm sorry how Bobby treated you, Hunter." Hunter simply nodded, "It's fine."

Angie tried to smile at him and walked back to her desk. She sat down and buried her face in her arms. 'Don't cry," she told herself, 'Go find Jackie during lunch. He'll comfort you.' The bell rang and Angie wiped her face with her hands.

The teacher swiftly entered the class, and told them to open their Literature textbook to page 153.

Angie mentally groaned. Four more hours…

"Jackie!" Angie squealed and leaped into her brother's arms. He chuckled, "Hey, you. Missed me?" Angie nodded vigorously. Jack saw that her eyes were slightly red and it appeared as if she was crying earlier.

"What's wrong?" he softly said, pulling her tighter against him.

Angie bit her lip to stifle the sobs. She couldn't get Kayleigh's and Helena's words out of her head. They kept playing over and over again, like a radio on crack.

"I'm… not…" she sobbed, "good enough… to talk to… Hunter…" she sniffled and tightened her arms around Jack's waist. Jack frowned. He held her close to him, and walked her to an empty table.

"Wait here, I'll go get us some food. Cass should be here in a while, okay?" Jack smiled gently at her, rubbing her cheek with his thumb. She nodded and blinked back the tears. She watched Jack grab a tray and got in line. She lied her head on the table, keeping her eyes on Jack. She didn't notice the figure reaching out from behind her and suddenly…

Angie yelped.

She heard a familiar giggle and saw that it was Cass who had poked her sides. She squinted her eyes at Cass, as if to say, "Meanie". Cass chuckled and sat down next to her. "Cute kid," Cass winked. Angie pouted, "I'm not really a kid, ya know." Cass laughed, "Sure you aren't, kiddo."

"Meanie."

"That's my specialty."

"Being a meanie/"

"Mhm."

"Meanie."
"Thanks."

Jack then got back and placed a plate of noodles in front of Angie, "It looks bad but it tastes alright. Hey, Cass." He bit into a sandwhich, only to have it taken out of his hands and into Cass' hands. "Oi!" Jack protested.

Cass bit into it, "Mm. Tuna. Good choice, Jack." Angie giggled. Jack stuck his tongue out at Cass, who crossed her eyes at him. He rolled his eyes and turned his attention to Angie.

"Angie, just forget about that jerk. Hunter isn't good enough for you." Jack muttered, rubbing her back. Angie gulped. "That's right, honey! No guy will ever be good enough for you if he makes you cry," Cass nodded, "Although I have no idea what happened… I'm sure he isn't worth your tears, sweetheart." Angie smiled at Cass. "There ya go. You've got a beautiful smile, Angie," Cass winked at her. Angie grinned and began to dig into her noodles.

Angie felt someone tap her from behind. She turned around and saw that it was Kayleigh. Beside Kayleigh, stood Helena. "We need to talk to you," Helena said. Jack stood up, "Oh yeah? What about?" It looked rather comical. After all, Jack was almost two heads taller than they were. "Stuff," Kayleigh struggled to say. Angie slowly stood up, "I'll go, Jack." Jack's forehead creased, "You sure?"

Angie nodded.

Just as she was about to leave, Jack pulled her in for a hug, "Take care, Angie. I'll see you after school, alright?" Angie smiled and nodded, "See you, Jackie."
"Bye, sweetheart," Cass waved.

Angie was pulled out of the cafeteria by Kayleigh and Helena, and into the girls' bathroom.

A stall was occupied and Helena banged on it. The door opened and Angie saw a small Grade 8 girl in there. "Get out," Helena growled menacingly. The small girl quickly left.

After making sure the coast was clear, Helena and Kayleigh cornered Angie into the wall.
Angie nervously said, "What do you want?"
They stared at her.

"Ok, spill. How do you know Jack Mercer?" Kayleigh demanded, putting her arms on her waist.

Oh, yet another... kinda cliffy? Ahahah XD

What's Kyle up to? Why did he check out Jack's body? Ack.
If you manage to guess what I have in store for you guys, you get to tell me what you want in the next chapter, and I will write it for you :p

Do you guys wanna see more Kayleigh & Helena, or more Hunter, Blake, Travis & Nathan? Or perhaps both?

So I need you guys to help me with a name. It's going to be a female's name. Come on guys, give me a name :p
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