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As Zack sat on the garbage can and watched as everyone fawned all over Slater, he couldn't help but stare at Kelly. Man, she was so pretty! How could she be all over that stupid jock?
"For the record, I think you did better at the track meet," a voice said. Zack turned his head to see Cheryl.
"Who cares? They're all impressed by Slater and his stupid trophy," he stated dourly.
"It's just a hunk metal. Your medallion's much cooler," another voice said. The two turned their heads to see Deke.
"Hey, speaking of which, where is it?" Cheryl wondered.
"In the garbage…where it belongs," Zack replied.
"Oh, come on, man. You trained hard. I should know: I helped you," Deke reminded him.
"Third doesn't beat first," Zack told him. They watched as Slater picked up Kelly and spun her around. Zack shook his head. The guy was such a yutz.
"Man, I can't watch this. It's too disgusting," Zack said moodily. With that, he hopped off the garbage can and walked off. Deke and Cheryl stared at each other.
"Poor Zack," Cheryl commented.
"Yeah, I know what you mean. Every time he seems to get somewhere with Kelly, Slater comes in and he feels shut down," Deke agreed.
"You know, I'm starting to think Slater's doing it on purpose," Cheryl said.
"Wouldn't put it past him. He and Zack and both vying for Kelly's affections," Deke said.
"What does she see in Slater? I mean, come on. What does he have that Zack doesn't?" Cheryl wondered. Deke looked at her in surprise.
"Do you--like Zack?" he questioned.
"Not in that way," she answered. "I mean…if we weren't more like a family…maybe. But now…" her voice trailed off.
"Yeah, I getcha," he responded. They watched as Mr. Belding said something and they all rang off. Deke reached into the garbage can.
"What are you doing?" Cheryl wondered.
"He'll want this back," Deke answered, producing Zack's prize. Then, they walked off.