Hi everybody!

The last chapter was super short, so I thought I would make this chapter longer just for you guys :)

Sorry this was late. Summer classes and homework are killing me and I haven't had much time :/ but anyways...

ENJOY :D

xoxo

Lilly's POV

Friday. The best day of the week for sure. And this one was going to be even better. For once, I wouldn't have to deal with having crap thrown at me throughout the day. It was going to be a good day. I was wearing a pair of black skinny jeans and a light teal tank top with a crochet design on the back, paired with my signature converse and long strands of necklaces. It was my favorite outfit and when Miley got to my house, of course she noticed.

She raised in eyebrow. "Somebody's dressed to impress today," she stated.

"Am not!" I replied defensively.

"Riiiight," she responded sarcastically. She knows me too well.

"Ok so maybe. Who cares he won't even notice," I grumbled.

"You look so cute girlie there's no way he wouldn't," she said with a smile and I couldn't help but laugh.

I walked through the hallways as usual with Miley and Oliver, hoping to see him somewhere. I told myself not to expect anything. I mean, what are the chances he'll acknowledge anything so soon? But in the back of mind there was still a small bit of hope. I was getting books before English while talking to Miley. After I got the last book, my locker door closed, but I didn't do it. "Uhm Miley what?"

"I'm not Miley, sorry to disappoint," said a deep voice.

I looked up and a smile creeped onto my face. "Hey Joe."

He grinned too. "Hey Lilly. I thought that since you know we have next class together we can maybe possibly walk together?" He blushed. How cute is he?

I giggled and just responded with a "Sure." We started to walk down the hall before I realized we were going the wrong way. I stopped and told him, "Uh Joe. Wrong way buddy."

He just smirked. "So?" was all he said before he continued walking. I smiled to myself before hurrying to catch up with him. We were aimlessly walking, just talking, bursting out laughing about every other minute. Everyone's head turned in shock at us. I must say the look of disbelief on their faces were pretty funny. All of a sudden I heard a wolf whistle and I whipped around to see Lucas standing there. Oh hell no.

I'll give you some background info: Lucas is my ex. He cheated on me. That d-bag. Turns out he only went out with me because he thought I was hot. Needless to say I hate his guts now. He just apparently gets a kick out of hitting on me.

"Damn Lilly! You look HELLA fine!" He said in that obnoxious wanna-be tone. Heads were turning toward us again. Apparently the school found my old fights with Joe and the ones I still have with Lucas entertaining. Great.

A small circle started to form. I was used to this scene by now; it happened at least once every other day.

"Back off, Lucas," I growled at him angrily, shooting him my death stare. By now, everybody knew once I had that look in my eye, I was not to be messed with. Yet Lucas didn't seem to ever care. "And I mean it." Joe wrapped an arm protectively around me and I looked up and gave him a small smile, before returning my glare to Lucas.

"Now why would I back off of a sexy chick like you?" He winked at me. Anger was boiling inside me and I just wanted to smack that repulsive face. "Cuz hottie you got it going on in all the right places!" He finished off and a chorus of "Yeeeaaaahh!"s and whistles erupted from his stupid friends.

That just sent me over the edge. I tore out of Joe's grip, ready to charge him down, but Joe grabbed my arm and stopped me. "Joe, let me go," I demanded. He had a worried expression on his face, so I gave him a reassuring smile. "You've seen this side of me Joe, and you know I can handle him." He nodded and let go. I casually walked toward him, playing with my necklace and hiding my anger.

"You're finally crawling back to me aren't you?" He smirked. I was ready to wipe it off. I faked a smile and chuckled dryly.

I stopped, my face inches away from his, and said with a low, quiet, serious voice, but loud enough for everyone to hear, "I will never in my life come back to you. I'd rather jump off a plane without a parachute then be with you again. So fuck off Lucas. You're just mad you haven't been able to get a girl since i broke up with you."

Once again the crowd starting calling, "Ohh you just got told!" and other stuff along the same lines. I half-grinned at his scowl and turned around sharply and was ready to walk away when he slapped my butt. I was just going to shake it off when he commented,

"Nice ass Truscott. I'd tap that." Really Lucas. Really. Biiiig mistake. I whipped around and punched him square in the face. He stumbled back from the blow.

"NEVER touch me again!" I yelled at him. He straightened up, his hand holding his cheek which was now bright red, obviously in shock from my strength. I turned and walked back to Joe when he grabbed my arm, forcefully turned me around and kissed me. I pushed him off, ready to hit him again when I saw a blur fly past me and did the job for me. I looked and saw Joe punch Lucas square in the nose and when he tried to hit back, Joe grabbed him by the collar and shoved him against the lockers.

"Now you listen to me," he growled, "you leave her alone. You hear me? Because next time, it'll be a lot more than just a bloody nose." And without another word me and Joe made our way to English, the crowd parting for us while a couple guys checked on Lucas. It's shocking how the principal never hears about this stuff.

"Your welcome," Joe smiled proudly at me.

"Thanks," I smiled back, "but you know I could've taken him."

"I know you could've. But then what kind of friend would I be if I let you fight him? He wouldn't have left you alone unless someone else stepped in."

"My hero," I joked, batting my eyelashes dramatically.

He laughed and held his arm out for me. I laughed too before linking arms with him and walking toward English.

LIVELOVELAUGH

Joe's POV

Me and Lilly were just walking to English, taking the long way of course. Everyone was staring at us in shock. Joe the Jerk and Lilly walking together happily and *gasp* laughing? Impossible. If I were them, I wouldn't believe it either.

That's something I liked about this whole thing. That it was so unexpected, so spontaneous, and we were both just going with our gut feeling. Just going with the flow.

As we were walking, we had an encounter with Lucas. In my opinion, he was even more of a jerk/player than I was. And he was hitting on Lilly. How dare he? I saw she had no problem and was slightly amused when she punched him and told him off. That was until he came onto her again after all of it. I was not letting this disgusting thing mess with her like that. I threw a punch at him and threatened him. He deserved it.

Afterwards, we just continued on our way to class, our arms linked. We passed by the many posters and signs about school activities, including the much-awaited prom poster. Senior prom. It had to be amazing. When we finally made it to the class and amazingly still had a few minutes to spare.

"So DJ Danger saved the day once again." I smirked.

She burst out laughing. "DJ Danger?" She raised an eyebrow.

"Oh come on, you can't tell me you haven't seen our Youtube video? Come on!" He cried.

"Okay I admit it. I've actually seen that one."

"I knew it!" I cried out. "Danger is beast! He will always save the day! Except for tomorrow night." This was it.

"And why isn't Danger going to save the day tomorrow night?" She questioned.

"Because he is going to take a beautiful girl out to dinner." I can't believe I'm doing this.

I saw her face fall a little. "Ohh. Well have fun," she replied quietly and was about to walk into the classroom.

I quickly stopped her. "But he doesn't know if she will go with a dork like him." Okay I was trying to be spontaneous. Now I'm just freaking out.

"Well just ask her. I'm sure she's great," she said, probably trying to be supportive.

"She's more than great. She's amazing." I said looking into her eyes.

"Then what are you waiting for?" She responded. I could see a hint of tears welling up in her eyes. NO this was not the plan. I wasn't trying to hurt her! Ahh this is not going right!

"For her to catch on." She gave me a confused look and I held my gaze. Suddenly her face lit up and so did mine; I knew she got it.

"So Danger is still wondering if this gorgeous girl in front of him will go on a date with him," I waited for her answer. I was feeling very good.

"Yes, she most definitely will," she replied with a giant smile on her face. We finally walked into class right as the bell rang.

Her smile, her laugh, her eyes. It was all making me crazy inside.

And this is how I wanted it to be.

So there it is! I really hope you liked it. It actually took a while to write.

I think that makes up for the short chapter before! I hope so :) Oh and yes, I do plan on bringing Hannah and Lola into this soon.

Thanks for reading, and review please!

~Giving up somebody does not necessarily mean you're weak. It means you have the strength to let them go.~