"Love is fire. But whether it's gonna warm your heart or burn your house down you can never tell."

It was my first free of the day, and I was sitting in the quad alone when Peyton walked over.

"Hey girly," she said sitting down across from me.

"Hey." I looked up from my books. I was bewildered by how much work I already had, but I seemed to be the only person who cared enough to try and get it done.

"How's Tree Hill High treatin' ya?"

"I can't complain," I smiled. "I have a question... Do you know an Adam? Blue eyes, sexy-messy brown hair, tall, toned, gorgeous?" My heart began to flip just imagining him standing in front of me.

"Adam Reed?" she guessed.

"Probably... is he very good looking?"

"Yeah, he is. Why do you need to know?"

I contemplated telling her. Could I trust this girl that I hardly knew? I decided I had no choice. I needed to hear what this guy was like before I made another mistake on guy-judgement. "Well, he helped me find my room today... And he, uh, kinda asked me to some kid, Cooper's, party this Friday." I blushed at the thought of it.

"You really like your bad boys, don't ya?" she laughed.

"Tell me about him. I already fucked up by giving Lucas a shot. I don't think I can handle another jerk," I sighed.

"Na, he's not nearly as bad as Lucas. But no guy in Tree Hill is," she laughed again. "Give him a chance, just be careful. He likes to party. But everyone will be at Cooper's house, so don't worry, you'll have me as backup if he's a jerk," she smiled.

"Thanks Peyton," I said genuinely.

"Anytime. So what do you have next?"

"Phyics with Carter, how about you?"

"Same, we can go together," she said as she got up. She linked her arm through mine as we walked.

"So, how are you and Jake?" I offered as I walked.

"It's good sex," she whispered, giggling. She became serious. "And he's sweet when he's not around all these other people in this town. It's like everyone's trying to impress each other, I don't get it."

I nodded and we reached the room. I walked in to see that I knew most of the people in the class. Lucas and Nathan were sitting in the back with Jake. Rachel was sitting diagonal from Lucas and they were talking. My stomach knotted. There were only two seats left in the class, and they were both horiziontally across from Lucas and Nathan.

"Don't worry," Peyton whispered seeing my nervous face. "You actually have to pay attention in this class. Especially if you're the Scott brothers," she giggled. We went to the seats. She took the one across from Nathan (because it was diagonal to Jake) and I was stuck next to Lucas.

The bell rang and the class fell silent. A few minutes into the lesson and I zoned off. I could honestly pass physics in my sleep. I guess that's what being the "good girl" in California does to a girl. Mommy and daddy would be so proud! I thought to myself in a sarcastic tone.

After staring out the window blankly for a few minutes, I looked down at my papers. On top of my notes was a piece of paper folded into a square that said Brooke on the front.

I opened it underneath my desk, still not knowing who it was from.

'Heard about you and Reed.' - Lucas it read.

I looked over at him. He was smiling his cocky smile, as usual, but looking at me.

'What did you hear?' I wrote back and put it onto his desk.

'Cooper's house on Fri- you're going w/ him,' his response read.

'So? Why does it matter 2 u? I'm sensing a little jealousy' I retaliated.

'Maybe I am jealous' he wrote back.

I looked over at him and he was smiling at me, but softer this time. I sighed. I couldn't let myself fall for his games again.

'Very funny... How's Rachel?'

'Hot, obnoxious, good in bed, the usual,' he responded.

'Sounds like the girl version of you,' I passed him the response and smiled wickedly at him.

He smiled at me. "Pretty much," he whispered. He continued, "but she's as dumb as a doorknob. But, not every girl can be as gorgeous and smart as you."

"Would you like to share something with the class?" Mrs. Carter said, focusing her eyes on me and Lucas.

"Don't worry Mrs. Carter," Rachel interupted. "Lucas is probably just trying to ask Brooke to leave him alone," she sneered.

"Rachel, put some ice on it," Lucas said under his breath.

My jaw dropped at her comment.

"Okay, Mrs. Gatina, detention sound nice?"

"You don't have to give her detention Mrs. Carter, give it to me. She's just a little intimidated by Brooke and can't help her jealous, bitchy comments," Lucas said so the whole class could hear.

Rachel's jaw dropped as well.

"Well, how about you both get detention, it'll be like couple's counseling!" Mrs. Carter said sarcastically as she smiled.

It was my turn. "Mrs. Carter, they don't deserve detention. I started talking to Lucas first, and I'm sorry for Rachel's insecurities but since they haven't offended me, she shouldn't get detention."

Mrs. Carter, frustrated at this hour long debate over who should have detention yelled, "All three of you get detention! Fair!? Now may I get on with my lesson?!"

Lucas, Rachel and I sighed in unison.

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Since I'm currently unable to move from my sitting position because I killed my back, I'm updating. Maybe again later tonight depending on if my back feels better or not! Reviews were amazing last chapter, keep it up for this one! Next chapter detention and the party! xoxoxoox