Bianca was the tough chick. She could never afford to be vulnerable, to show her soft side. This was her life; it was forced upon her. All the times she defended herself, all the times she couldn't defend herself made her a stronger person. Memories of nights she tried to hide, runaway, cry, and cut crossed her mind. Tears began to flow. There would be so many nights she prayed it would all go away; and it did.

"Ow." Bianca said tripping over a step.

"Are you ok?" Dave asked offering his hand.

"I can do it myself. I don't need your help." She refused.

"Why can't you just let someone be nice to you. Is it that hard?" He walked away.

Bianca didn't mean to hurt his feelings. He wasn't that bad of a guy. When you got to know him he wasn't annoying at all. He was actually charming in his own way. She had been around a lot of men and Dave was admirable. He was strong in his own way. She envied Alli because she had the greatest man she had ever met. Not only that, he actually listens.

"Wait" Bianca shouted; He turned around.

"I'm sorry Dave. I didn't mean too…"

"It's ok. What's that anyways?" He opened the door for her. She tucked her hair behind her ears.

"It's extra credit for Mr. Perino. He told us to do a model of a famous artwork. I chose "Mona Lisa." She unraveled the scroll of paper, entering in Mr. Perino's room.

"Beautiful yet a mystery. Like you." Dave didn't lie. Bianca was a beautiful girl. No man could deny that.

"Thanks. No man has ever called me beautiful…and meant it." She half- grinned.

"Hey Dave, Bianca. I came to turn in my extra credit. Was I ruining a moment?" Marisol asked.

"No, I was just telling Bianca that her artwork was beautiful."

"O. M. G. it really is. I didn't know you were talented." Marisol said in sneaky tone.

"See you later Bianca." Marisol and Dave walked out room. At that moment, Bianca didn't care about Alli. They weren't best friends. Dave was going to be hers.

"I didn't know you could stoop this low even though you are man." Marisol said accusingly.

"Excuse me."

"You flirting with Bianca…uncool"

"I was not….."

"Save it. I saw your body language."

"First of all. I love Alli. I would never do anything to hurt her. Secondly, Bianca is just a friend. Thirdly, you have no right to talk to me about values. Let's talk about how you did Owen. You broke his heart. By the way, you're a woman." He walked off. Marisol was right she was the last to talk about anyone flirting. She really liked Owen but she rejected him because she was scared. She saw him at the party but was to shamed to speak.

"Hey girly." Jenna approached her.

"Bianca is on the prowl Jenna. She is ready to pounce on Dave." She said.

"I know. I'm gonna warn Alli today. This conversation can't happen over text."

"What can't happen over text." Chantay and Anya walked up.

"Bianca is after Dave." Marisol said.

"I know. Girls stay out of it. A relationship is between two people. Dave needs to handle things on his own."

Jenna met Alli and Clare at the picnic table.

"What the matter?" Clare asked.

"Desperate times calls for desperate measures."

"Jenna you are such the drama queen." Alli smiled.

"Baby there's a shark in the water." Jenna said seriously.

"Jenna what does that even mean?" Clare asled.

"Alli this is all about you. You have to tell her off."

"Bianca…look I know she likes Dave but anyone can tell he has his mind and heart for me."

"Not to bring back the past, but lust is very strong. Sometimes it can even overpower love. What do you think Clare." Jenna asked.

"I think you should worry about Dave. Don't pay any attention to her. It wouldn't hurt if you…made her sweat a little though."

"OMG St. Clare I think we are corrupting you."Jenna said.

"Hahaha very funny."

" You are finding everything funny now that Eli is around." Alli teashed

As the day went on Alli spotted Bianca in the library.

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Alli:Just thinking about u :)

Dave: awwwwww Thinking about u too.

Maybe she shouldn't do this. Clearly Dave was happy with her, but she had to protect hers.

"If it isn't Ms. Princess her to grace us with her presence."

"Cut the crap. Stay away from Dave."

"And why would I do that because you asked so nicely." Bianca said with sarcasm.

"Because Dave loves me and I love him."

"You know what. You coming up to me only lets me know you are threatened."

"O no…hun. Coming up to you means that it's time for you to stop embarrassing yourself. Move along." Bianca got out of her chair with a stern look on her face. She was ready to fight.

"You know what Alli. You might think you have him but sooner or later he's going to realize he needs to be with someone more like him. One who has gone through pain like he has.

"Ladies, ladies…calm down." Owen interrupted. Alli walked out.

"Guys you missed the scene in the library." Owen roared.

"What happened?" K.C. asked.

"Picture this. Bianca….Alli."

"Aw man. Can't believe we missed it." Riley said.

"Missed what?" Dave walked into the conversation

"Your wife and mistress going toe to toe." Owen exclaimed.

"Ok I know Alli is the wife. Who is the mistress?"

"Dave don't play dumb. It's obvious you two vibe…Bianca. Alli approached her today in the library"

"Owen…you and Marisol are just alike. I don't want Bianca. I LOVE Alli." Oven cringed at the mention of her named. Dave walked off. He was upset at Alli? Did she not trust him?

"Hey baby." Alli tried to hug him.

"Why did you do that to Bianca today?"

"You mean putting her in her place because she tries to over step her boundaries with you….and you let her."

"No I don't. I told you I love you. Are you that insecure in our relationship that u can't see that I love you. I want you and only you."

"Yeah I know we love each other but it just seems that it goes out the window as soon as you see her hips sway? Why do you always take up for her the minute someone talks down to her."

"Alli. I told you. She and I are like the same. We have been through so much."

"O so she understands you better. Look, I am sorry she had a hard life but it doesn't mean you have to make excuses for her. She is practically an adult. " Alli looked down.

"Well since she understands you so much. Maybe Drew can understand me too."Alli ran into the bathroom crying her eyes out. She was so stupid. How could she get in a fight with Dave. Even though she had the right to be upset at his actions, she didn't have the right to put Drew in his face. She didn't even want him anymore; she just want him to hurt again.

"Here. A word for the wise: "Its not who runs after him; its who he runs after" Anya offered a tissue.

"I thought I did the right thing."

"Sometimes when you don't know what to do you should do nothing. Anyone with eyes can see your love for him. Hell, you even approached Ms. Badass. You get major points." Anya hugged her walking out.

Dave didn't know what just happened. They had a fight but a stupid one. He couldn't lie he did like Bianca. She was brave, cantankerous, articulate, and beautiful…but she was no Alli. Maybe the argument was a good thing because it made his life realistic and even though it triggered an urge, the good memories outweighed the bad. Alli walked out wiping her face.

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Dave: I didn't lie to you Alliah. I love you. If you need time; then I will give you time. You deserve the best.