"Really AJ, you don't have to do this!" Lola pleaded as AJ sat on a low wall near the field. A crowd had already gathered on the field, whilst the gang had set up camp away from the chosen battlefield. Jimmy hadn't turned up yet, but the guys apart from AJ were pretty sure he would. Jimmy had long established himself as the school's trouble child, after cheating on Lola.

"I know I don't have too," was the simple reply that escaped AJ's lips, as he stared out onto the field, waiting for Jimmy to arrive.

"Then why are you doing it cuz? You could get suspended or expelled and we haven't even fully started the school year," explained Michael.

"Cause I want to do it Mike, I'm not the type that just lets someone get away with being a jerk. You know that," he replied as he pushed himself off the wall and started to walk towards the field, the rest of the gang following, as they realized Jimmy had arrived.

"Can't you stop him Michael?" begged Zoey as they watched Jimmy and AJ both walk into the middle of a gathered circle.

"If I could, I would have already."

"Just let him fight. Who knows, maybe he'll kick Jimmy's ass all over PCA," interrupted Logan as he seemed well into the idea of a fight. Even Logan thought Jimmy was a jerk, and deep down a lot of the gang would love to see Jimmy get what he deserved one way or another.

"You're so barbaric!" stated Dana, even though she at no point tried to stop AJ earlier for getting into the fight.

"And your so hot!" replied Logan. "Anyway, you've not tried to stop this."

"That's because if someone's stupid enough to willingly walk into a fight, then it's not my job to stop them."

Back in the middle of the circle, AJ and Jimmy stood staring at each other, AJ's fists raised, as they sort of prowled around each other. Some of the crowd calling for the fight, the others there just to see what happened. AJ cracked his neck and his fists as they walked round, which grabbed Jimmy's attention.

"What, you think your some sort of martial arts specialist?" asked Jimmy in reference to the stance AJ had taken. AJ simply smiled at him for a few seconds before replying.

"Nah, that would be to cliché. Try boxing and you'd be spot on the money though." AJ smirked.

"Well what you waiting for?"

"You to make your first dumb ass move of the afternoon."

By now, certain parts of the crowd were anxious for the fight to start and were calling out for it to begin. Jimmy looked out to the crowd, and AJ sensed exactly how Jimmy was feeling and jumped on the opportunity.

"Come on then Jimmy boy! Lets see how hard you really are?"

With Jimmy's attention back on AJ, AJ beckoned him to bring it, but Jimmy froze, and then eventually put his hands up and threw them down in a forget it type of gesture as he walked back to his group of friends and they walked off, the crowd jeering him as he did so. AJ stood up straight and smirked as he then walked back to the rest of the gang.

"Okay, that was easier than I had expected it to be." Stated AJ as he joined the others.

The others looked at him, eyebrows raised and none of them sure what their first question should be.

"Did you plan that?" asked Chase.

"Well, kinda. There's always the possibility he'd have fought me, but I like to think I can defend myself. But I'm not an aggressive person. So I wasn't going to fight him. Just embarrass him. Hurts a guy like his ego more anyway!"

"Do you box?" jumped in Michael.

"You know I'm a Basketball and Football man. Like I got time for boxing! I just needed Jimmy to think I could hurt him. Hopefully now he'll be out of your hair Lola."

"Thanks, I guess." Lola replied, not really sure what to make of everything that had just happened.

"My pleasure, anyway, I need a drink after that workout, anyway fancy going the Cyber Bean?" smirked AJ as they all headed off.

Lola had been laying in her bed for about half an hour now, not speaking to Zoey and Quinn, not watching the television and not doing anything other than staring at the top bunk above her. She was confused about everything that had happened today. The Jimmy conversation in the morning had put her into a bad mood from the beginning of the day, and she didn't know what to think, when it came to the fight that almost was. And then there was AJ himself.

She had decided after Jimmy, to not let any guy sweep her off her feet, without Lola being sure that the guy was straight up and honest. She didn't want to find herself crying in her room, with a tub of ice cream, wondering why, when a guy cheated on her again. She didn't want to be hurt or made to look like a fool for some guy. However that didn't stop her feeling the fluttering in her stomach, every time she thought of AJ. She didn't know exactly what it was about him, but there was something. Yes, he was good looking, but there were lots of good looking guys in PCA. And she wasn't feeling like this about them. He was obviously good at basketball, and seemed to not be scared of anyone or thing, but she didn't think that was it either. Maybe it was just the calm and cool way he carried himself. Truth was, she didn't really know that much about this guy but she was still lying in bed thinking about him.

"What's up Lola?"

Lola turned her head, and Zoey was there, standing beside her bunk. Quinn was doing some sort of experiment by the looks of it, and was virtually oblivious to her surroundings.

"Nothing, I'm fine!"

"No your not, your usually bubble and always keep busy. Last time you just laid there doing nothing, was when you found out about Jimmy. It's not about him again is it, because I don't think he'll bother you anymore."

Zoey was right, she wasn't usually the type to just lie around and do nothing. Then again, Zoey was probably the most experienced in noticing people who are deep in thought about affairs of the heart. She had laid in her bed many a time, thinking about why she didn't have a boyfriend. Everyone told her she was one of the most popular girls in school, and guys did ask her out. But she didn't say yes to any of them. Because she just didn't feel anything towards them. The only guy she really felt great around was Chase. But they were just friends. She did like Michael, and part of her even like Logan. But no guy interested her. And she didn't know why.

"It's not Jimmy. Jimmy's not worth my time anymore."

Zoey nodded and sat down on the floor by Lola's bed.

"Then what is it?"

"I don't know. It's just been a weird day I guess."

Lola decided to try and get the attention off of her, so sat up on the bed with a forced smile and looked down at Zoey.

"So, has Chase asked you out yet?"

"No! Why would he do that?"

Lola smirked, everyone new Chase loved Zoey, but Zoey! Lola definitely knew after Chase and Lola's date didn't work out. Chase said it was someone else, but Lola wasn't stupid.

"Maybe because he loves you?"

"We're just friends Lola. Why does everyone think a guy and a girl can't be just friends?"

"I don't think that, I just think you and Chase are more than friends. But you'll see one day that I'm right."

"Sure I will. Anyway, you want to watch 24 with me?"

"Man, did I make the team or not. Get out of my way!"

Logan pushed some people out of the way, trying to get to the team sheet that was up on the sports board. It was the first day of school and the first time that they got to look at the sports board, where the Coach always put up the team.

"Oh yeah, Logan Reese is on the team sheet once again!"

"What about us Logan?"

Chase asked from the back of the crowd, as Logan turned around and spoke with a lot less enthusiasm.

"Yeah, you two are there. Only to make me look good though!"

Michael rolled his eyes as the three walked towards their classes. Michael and Chase walked into Social Studies, to see AJ already sitting at a desk, head down in his arms as if he was sleeping. They sat down either side of AJ as Michael gave him a punch as AJ lifted his head. He pointed in the direction of the back of the class, where Jimmy was staring at AJ. AJ looked over and shrugged.

"Well, you didn't think he'd like me after everything did ya?"

Michael laughed as in walked in Zoey and Nicole. They guys nodded to the girls as they sat down nearby and Mr. Peters walked in.

"Okay, quiet down class. I know you've all had a great holiday but now it's back to business."

He put down his briefcase on his desk and switched on his computer, as his screen was then projected onto a screen for the rest of the class to see. However before he could start his lesson, there was a knock at the door. Mr. Peters rolled his eyes as he told the person to come in. In walked the Student Reps, big smiles on their faces.

"Make it quick, I got a lesson to teach."

The blonde girl and dark haired guy stood in front of the class, as the Blonde began to talk.

"Hi guys, were Katie and Troy from the Student Reps team, and we're just here to make sure you all know about this weekends big party, which will be held in the main hall on Saturday. It will start at eight, so get your dates for then, and the theme of the evening is Super Heroes."

AJ and Michael both sighed in unison as they looked at each other and shook their heads. They stopped listening as the guy started to talk.

"Tickets are going to be $5 each, and there will be prizes for best costume, and competitions as well. So make sure your there."

The reps saw themselves out, as Mr. Peters got back to his lesson. Chase leaned over to Michael.

"You going to ask anyone?"

"Don't know, what about you?"

"I'll probably just ask Zoey."

AJ looked over and raised his eyebrows and gave a cheeky smile to Chase.

"Just as friends!" explained Chase. "What about you AJ?"

"Don't know, might not go, seeing as I don't have a superhero outfit."

"Boys, the lesson!" shouted Mr. Peters.

"OH MY GOD THAT WAS BORING!" exclaimed Michael as the gang walked out of the class.

"Well, he can't start us off with a good lesson that would get our hopes up too much." Replied Chase as the guys went over to Michael and Chase's locker. AJ and the two girls stood by, waiting.

"So girls, who you two going to ask to the dance?" asked AJ.

"Well I'm going to ask Tyler, and maybe Tom. But I'm also thinking I could ask Marc and then there's Steve………." Answered Nicole, quicker than anyone could follow.

"Okay, I think we get it!" laughed Chase. "What about you Zoey?"

Zoey went to answer, but before she could, a girl walked up to the group, interrupting their conversation.

"Hi Chase, I'm Liana. We were in Chemistry together last year." Introduced the girl as she flicked back her dark brunette hair, with a smile on her face.

"Oh yeah, I remember…..Hi!"

"I was just wondering if you'd like to go to the dance with me this Saturday?"

Chase was caught off guard slightly, last time a girl asked him out on a date was Lola. He felt slightly uncomfortable as the guys were around, more uncomfortable cause Zoey was there. But he had tried so many times to tell Zoey, and he never managed to tell her exactly how he felt. They were friends, and he couldn't ruin that.

"Yeah, sounds great!"

"Fantastic, I'll see you Saturday. Want to pick me up? My dorms number 22."

"Great!"

Liana left the group, a slight skip in her step as AJ patted Chase on the back.

"That was quick work man, you always get a date that quick?"

"No, never!" Chase laughed slightly.

"Well that's cool man, anyway Zoey?"

AJ turned to Zoey as Zoey snapped out of the initial surprise that Chase had just got a date for the dance.

"Yeah."

"You going to ask anyone to the dance?" asked AJ.

"Well………….." she paused, not exactly sure what her answer was now, having thought she'd have just gone with Chase, like the usually do. "I was thinking I could go with you?"

AJ smiled and stepped next to Zoey, wrapping an arm around her shoulders.

"Sounds like a plan to me."