TITLE: Love Hurts

FANDOM: She's the Man

RATING: T may change to M later

PAIRING: Olivia/Viola

SUMMARY: Olivia breaks down after the revelations.

Disclaimer: I own nothing, but I'm pretty sure this story is coming out of my head. Can anything really be yours after it's out of your head?

She was all I thought about, and after finally going to bed. I wasn't surprised to find myself dreaming about her too.

Let the chips fall where they may… That's what she told me to do. To tell everyone the truth and let the chips fall where they may.

I was still at home, but I was supposed to be heading back to school today. Why is it her advice sounds so much more reasonable now than it did at the time? Maybe because it was good advice? Maybe because it wasn't a lie this time?

I'm still kind of worried about what people will say when I get back. Will they make fun of me, or will they be understanding? Either way I can't imagine it not being brought up.

You know that thing you do, when you come up with big speeches, and play out entire conversations in your head. Knowing that you will in no way be cool enough to pull them off in person. Well I had about 50 of them all running through my head, about 20 of them were for Viola. The rest were for Maria, Duke, the Real Sebastian, I even had an apology for Eunice prepared… I did kinda make her go out with Viola. Potentially putting her in the same situation I found myself in.

Glancing in the mirror before heading out, I couldn't help but be annoyed, I looked like I hadn't eaten in a week. Who are you trying to impress? A little smile, Viola. Shaking myself out of the evil Viola-thought-loop that I've been living in, I checked the clock. 7:15 Maria was supposed to pick me up at 7:00, so I figured another 15 minutes till she'd get here.

'...laid spread out before me as her body once did…' huh, maybe that's why I like using Pearl Jam, for that ring tone?

"Hello?"

'Livy, Hon I'm sorry I can't make it out there this morning, but I asked Eunice to pick you up, on her way back. She's picking up her new room mate.'

"Oh? How long do you think that will last?" I asked laughing a little. Its not that I don't like Eunice, I do. Its just she can be a little… extreme…

'I don't know… I'm going to put my money on a week.'

"I think they'll hang out a little longer. I'll guess two weeks."

'Oh did you hear? She's going out with Toby now!'

"Really? Wow, I really never saw that coming"

'I know, right?'

"Hang on I just heard something, it looks like she's here. I'll talk to you at lunch, bye."

'See you later'

Best friends are nice and all, but they sometimes do things. that they say are for you own good. But I think it's just so you have enough drama in your life to be interesting to them. Because there I was standing on my front step, as Viola moved from the passenger seat to the back.

I'm not really sure how long I stood there, lost in my evil Viola-thought-loop. But Eunice's horn finally snapped me out of it. Deep breath, Calm, now walk.

Sliding into the passenger seat, I focused on Eunice since I was in no way ready to talk to Viola yet.

And I've got to say, Eunice was a surprise. She was sans headgear and glasses. Actually wearing makeup and her hair had been done. She actually looked... nice.

"How do you like my makeover? I don't even have to wear a bra with this shirt."

I know I was doing my wide eyed blank stare… I didn't want to, but some of the things that girl says are just… too much information.

"You look nice. So Maria said you were picking up your new room mate…" I nodded my head towards the back.

"It's so awesome, she has the most amazing collection of Hanson CD's!!"

I had to turn around to see her face after that… and it was worth it. She looked totally red faced and mortified. And I couldn't quit grinning.

Hanson CDs, Barbie Girl ring tone. Everything I find out about her, makes her even cuter.

"Hanson?" I asked still unable to make myself quit smiling.

"They were my brothers!!"

"By your brothers do you mean yours? I can see how that would be confusing after the last few weeks."

Am I really already teasing her about that? Am I still mad? Yes, but she's so cute when she's embarrassed…. I mean look at her, she's just all blushy…

"Besides, I read your brothers lyrics remember? I know he has better taste."

Score one for Olivia!

"Speaking of my brother, you did quite a number on him with that kiss. But I don't think it was quite 'his enemy's felt it' good."

"I'm sorry, maybe if someone hadn't encouraged me to kiss them it wouldn't have happened!"

"I wasn't encouraging you to kiss me, I was trying to make sure you didn't hurt Duke!"

"Really?" Smiling a little "Cause it looked like you were totally into my plan to kiss you."

"Are you guys going to fight or kiss? Cause if you're going to fight it needs to be not in my Mom's car."

"Sorry Eunice, Viola and I will talk later."

Viola gave a kinda unenthusiastic "yay" from the back seat. The rest of the trip was fairly quiet. If you exclude Eunice's heavy breathing.

When we arrived at Illyria, I was already late to my first class, so I just took off without saying anything else. I'm kind of scared of what I would say to be honest. And managed to avoid talking to much anyone, most of the day. At least until I had to go to biology.

You'll never guess who my new lab partner was… Sebastian Hastings… except this time, it was the real one.

Did you ever go to school with twins? They tend to be in the same classes… this was no exception. And my desire for revenge was temporarily satiated when she got paired up with stalker-Malcolm. Maybe he could drool over her for the rest the year. Like your going to be doing any different… shut up! Sorry

"So, Olivia right?"

"First of all, I'm sorry I didn't mean to kiss you. Second, I don't know you. And third, yes I liked your lyrics, but no I don't want to go out with you."

Holy crap! That was harsh, I can't believe I really just said that.

"Okay, that's cool. If you liked the lyrics though, my band will be playing at that coffee place across from Cesarios tomorrow."

Looking up I noticed that Viola was kind of just staring at me, Sebastian didn't seem to put off by my rudeness, I think he was just happy I liked his lyrics.

"That would be nice, I'd like to hear you guys, what instrument are you?"

"Guitar and Bass. But I can fill in on drums if I need to."

Sweet, he is going to be an easy lab partner to get along with.

After the initial 'your sister is a psycho' getting to know you stuff the class actually was a lot more pleasant than I thought it would be. Possibly because I spent most of it sneaking discrete looks at Viola. Who didn't seem to be doing her work at all, she just kept looking at either Duke or me. Duke as far as I could tell was looking everywhere except at Viola. I guess he's still mad at her too. But hey, that means that she's still up for grabs, I just have to get her first! As soon as class ended I decided to lay the groundwork for my new plan.

"Viola, I'm sorry about yelling at you earlier, I was wondering if I could make it up to you we could go to Anthropologie later, I could show you their shoes?"

I knew that would get a smile out of her... Huh... was she always so tall?

"Absolutely I'd love to."

"Sweet, it's a date!"

It was a little mean, but I knew it would bug her.

Just wait till she sees what else I have planed for our 'Date'!

Reviews are like caffeine pills, except they make me stay up late writing! It was either Hanson or a sex toy, and personally I'd be more embarrassed by the Hanson CDs.

By the way, bad reviews are good too, I'm doing this to become a better writer. So criticism is welcome. (Thanks rebelsom!!)