AN: Short chapter. The next one will be longer, I promise. R&R.

The Freak in the Mirror

Chapter Three: New Student

"Princess. Wake up." Duncan said, as Courtney rose up from the bed.

"Good morning, Duncan."

"Morning, Sunshine."

"You know, that's really annoying."

"What?"

"How you always seem to make me blush." She said, and he laughed.

Courtney went through her usual early morning routine, which included watching TV with Duncan, before heading for school.

"Hey, Princess." Duncan said, as she was about to walk out the door.

"Yeah?"

"Listen, you need to really think about this date with this Justin guy."

"Don't freak out again like yesterday please."

"I'm not, just hear me out." He said, and she nodded. "You're young, and you're just getting used to this new found attention, so I suggest you hold off on this date, and get to know this guy a little better first. You don't wanna end up doing something stupid, all because you thought he was hot."

Courtney stated at Duncan for a moment. "Okay, I'll think about it." She said, as she walked out the door.

When she arrived at school, she was greeted by none other than Justin.

"Hi." He said.

"Hi."

"So, I was thinking we could talk before class starts?"

"I'd like that."

The two walked, and talked while waiting for classes. At least that's what it felt like to Justin. Courtney

however didn't feel the same way.

She didn't realize how often Justin talked about himself, and his future modeling career, or how he derailed conversation to talk about his car, or the house his dad gave him. She could now see that she wasn't actually interested in him at all.

"It's a really nice house." He said. " You should come by after our date this Saturday."

"Listen Justin, I don't think it's a good idea for us to go out."

"Excuse me?" He said.

"I don't think we actually have anything in common. So, I don't see a point to us going out on Saturday."

"You're joking, right? Please tell me this is a joke?"

"Why would I joke about this?"

"You're gonna deny me? No. That doesn't happen. I'm supposed to deny you!" He shouted. "Yeah, that's exactly what happened. You asked me out, and I denied you." He said, as he walked away leaving Courtney confused.

She walked into her first period, and sat down in her seat by Gwen.

"What's wrong?" Gwen said.

"Pretty boy over there had a freak out, after I told him I didn't want to go out with him." Courtney said, as she pointed to Justin, who at the moment was flirting with a blonde girl.

"He seems like the kind of guy who always gets what he wants."

"Yeah."

Class went on as usual, and once lunch came about, Courtney took her seat next to Bridgette, and Geoff, but was quickly bombarded by guys asking for her number, and if she was single. Apparently after a day, every guy had realized who she was. They must've thought she had low standards, and would be easy.

It really started to stress her out, when the tenth guy came around. Noticing this, Bridgette had Geoff, DJ, Trent, and Topher, run them off one after another.

Unbeknownst to Courtney, someone she had met briefly took notice of all the attention she was receiving, and was instantly jealous, as she is used to having all the guys of the school grovel at her feet, but now Courtney may be the one getting all of that soon.

At the end of the day, Courtney was all set to go home. As she walked out of the gates, she accidentally bumped into someone, causing her to fall backwards.

"Are you alright?" The person said as Courtney looked up to see a very handsome latino man. "I'm sorry for bumping into you." He said, as he put his hand out, and she reached for it.

When he pulled her up, Courtney caught a glimpse of his amazing green eyes, and was instantly smitten.

"I-I-I'm fine." She stammered. "Thank you."

"I apologize again, a beauty like yourself can only be such a delicate flower, and like all delicate flowers, must be handled with care." He said smoothly. "My name is Alejandro, and you are?"

"I'm Courtney." She said shyly.

"Such a gorgeous girl goes to this school? I had no idea."

Alejandro, and Courtney talked for a bit about themselves, before exchanging numbers.

"I'll see you tomorrow, yes?" He asked.

"Yes, you will." She answered with a smile.

Courtney got home, and sighed dreamily, as she walked into her room.

"What's up with you?" Duncan asked.

"I just met the most amazing guy."

"Uhh, didn't we have this conversation already."

"I just met him today."

"Oh, so this is a different guy?"

"Yes, I kicked Justin to the curb."

"Okay... So, this other guy is definitely the one for you?"

"What do you mean?"

"I don't know, it just seems like you're jumping from one guy to another."

"What are you saying, Duncan?"

"I'm saying, it won't be long before you're acting like a little slut."

"What!? Why would you say that, you asshole!?" She shouted.

"Hey, the truth hurts."

"Then what about you? I'm more than sure you were far from a saint."

"Yeah, I liked having sex a lot, but I'm a guy, there's a big difference between you, and me."

"What's the difference then?" She said upset, and with her hands on her hips.

Duncan didn't expect her to ask him that. He just thought shed leave it alone, but she shot back at him.

"Guys are assholes, and will take advantage of you, especially smooth talking douche bags."

"Well, Alejandro may talk smooth, but he is not a douche bag. If anyone is a douche bag it's you." She said angrily.

"Alejandro? Pftt, you barely met the guy, you're not in any place to defend his character."

"I know a good person when I see one."

"Right..." Duncan said, as he faded from the mirror. "Call me when you've calmed down."

"Where do you think you're going?" She said to him.

"Away from the princess, who seems to think she knows people after a few days of popularity."

"Fuck you!" She shouted, but Duncan had already faded.

"Ughh!" She exclaimed in anger. "I hate you!"

A few hours passed, and Courtney started worrying about Duncan.

What if he starts ignoring me? That thought hadn't come to mind before, and it only made her worry more.

She walked over to the mirror, and tapped on it. "Duncan?" She said, but he didn't respond.

"Duncan?" She said again.

"What do you want?" He said annoyed.

"Are you mad at me?"

"What do you think?"

"Duncan, I'm sorry." She said, then he came into view.

He didn't say anything as she looked at him with sad eyes. He felt a pang in his chest, as she stared at him.

"What are you sorry for?"

"I'm just sorry... For yelling at you. You were right about Justin after all, so I figure I should take your advice to heart."

Duncan turned away, realizing his face was getting warmer as he looked at her.

"What's wrong?" She asked.

"Nothing... It's okay, don't worry about it."

"Okay. You wanna watch TV with me?"

"Yeah, sure."

The next day at school, Courtney walked into her first period to find Alejandro sitting in a desk at the front of the class.

What the hell? She thought as she sat down.

"Class. I'd like you all to welcome a new student. His name is Alejandro Burromuerto, and he comes from Los Angeles, California."

Alejandro stood, and walked to the front of the room, and introduced himself.

"Hello, I am Alejandro, I hope to have a great year with all of you." He said then locked eyes with Courtney. "If anyone would like to know something about me, do not hesitate to ask." He finished with a smile directed at Courtney, who's face instantly grew red, and all she could do was let out a shy smile.