"How was school today, Alliah?" Alli's mom asked as she walked through the door again. Alli ignored the question, wiping the tears from her face. Her mom followed her up the stairs into the room.

"Alliah"

"Mom you wouldn't understand."

"How do know that?"

"Because of everything in the past…Sav and Anya."

"Is it about them?"

"No mom. It's about me and this guy."

"Please don't ask if he is Muslim." Alli stated laying her head on a pillow.

"I know me and your father are very strict when it comes to our culture; we want you guys to be happy."

"Mom, listen to me. Sav is far from happy. I'm far from it too. The "culture shock" is only one of the things. This guy I like….I blew up on him….said some things I shouldn't have said."

Alli's mom didn't realize she was making her children miserable. She wanted them happy; she didn't want them to harbor resentment towards her.

"Mom, I am not saying I want to marry him, but he makes me happy. I enjoy his company. He has been through so much. I can't abandon him. Why wasn't that statement in head when we were arguing?"

"Because, honey, you were angry. If he is important he will understand. A mistake is only when you don't learn from it." She kissed Alli on the forehead and walked away.

…..

"Guess what I heard." Fitz said.

"What you and Jenna official." Bianca said as they were walking to school.

"Alli and Dave broke up."

"Really?"

"I don't know why you like him he is an A-1 nerd."

"Fitz, don't be so vain."

"You were as vain as me a few weeks ago." Even though, Dave was kinda a dork, his personality stood out to her. Fitz and K.C. were good friends but it had been a long time since she met someone with a heart as good as Dave's. Good people didn't come too often in her life. Walking through the halls, she spotted him at his locker.

"I'm sorry about you and Alli."

"Thanks for your concern. I'm not really in the mood to see you now." Dave said sarcastically. Bianca stood there. Did Dave just tell her off?

…

"Clare." Dave shouted.

"Hey." She said blandly.

"Not you too Clare."

"Why did you let her go? You know she had the right to do what she did."

"I was just mad. I thought she didn't trust me."

"You have to fix it."

"No she said she wants space."

"You know pride can really kill you." Clare said.

…..

Alli was listening to Kwan's lecture about oxymorons. One stuck out specifically, "loving hate." Why does love hurt so much? Why do people crave for it? Clare noticed her best friend's crestfallen expression. She had to cheer her up. God knows she was there for her with K.C. Alli was so depressed she didn't realize the bell to end the day had rang.

"How about we…"

"Clare I'm not trying to be mean but I need some alone time…please." Alli said.

"Ok…I'm here if you need me." Alli walked through the door. She bumped into the person she didn't want to see, Dave. She didn't know what to say. She opened her mouth but words couldn't come out. Dave was waiting but became heartbroken when she didn't say anything.

"They are so frustrating." Clare said to Jenna as they observed.

"Tell me about it." Jenna agreed.

"Do you want to do a girls' day."

"That would be great. It's what Alli needs. Saturday. We go to the game….mall…then movies. Now I gotta go to practice. Talk to you later."

…..

As Jenna was heading to the gym, Bianca purposely brushed her.

"Watch it pom-poms."

"Don't start. Not your day. It's not my fault Dave doesn't want you."

"But it is my fault him and Alli broke up." Bianca said triumphantly.

"It's something pathetic about a girl who can never get her own man." Jenna said with witt.

"Last time I checked you used to be the boyfriend stealer. Takes one to know one."

"Your right but if you think you can keep him; you are so wrong because every time he would look at you he will imagine Alli's face." Those words cut into Bianca's heart. Jenna told the truth; she wouldn't give her the satisfaction of knowing that.

"We'll see about that. I never give up." She walked away.

"You won't have to because he will never give you a chance.' Jenna screamed walking into the gym.

…..

"Ok girls. Chantay's not here. She is visiting Danny, so I am in charge. Get into formations. We are going to give our football team a show after practice."

"Why?" Marisol asked.

"Because they….just need to." Marisol knew why, her. She had elected herself to try to make things good between her and Owen. Owen was her past. It was time to move on. As many times as she said it; she couldn't believe it.

…..

In the boys' locker-room, Drew made an announcement.

"The power squad is showing us some…..appreciation. Hopefully Marisol will show lots of appreciation" He said with emphasis.

"You stay away from her." Owen said forcefully. His voice was so sharp, it could slit the throat. The boys were walking on pins and needles. Even Drew excused himself to take a shower.

"She must have really broke your heart?" Riley stated.

"Now that he's gone, what really happened?" Zane asked.

"Me and her were always good friends…we always found each other attractive. Somewhere we went from casual to…"

"You fell in love with her." Zane completed.

"Yeah. I have tried with other girls but it's no use. She's the only one in my mind."

Twenty minutes later, Coach Armstrong came in.

"Ok, men. Head to the gym." As the guys settled down, the girls began to perform. Marisol started off with a back handspring. Owen was all eyes. She was the main attraction. Apparently, Drew thought so too. Jenna then proceeded with splits, following the rest of the squad.

After the performance, Drew approached Marisol.

"Hey gorgeous."

"Hey" she said uneasily. Drew was hot. No one could deny that but he was so devious. She loved to flirt but entertaining his presence was a new low.

"So you busy tonight?"

"When it comes to you. I always am." Drew smirked. He loved a challenge.

…

Biana was looking at Dave as they were sitting in a circle at S.I.N. His arms were folded and he was sending death glares at her. She did feel guilty but she wanted what she wanted. Soon he would understand. Baby steps were all it took. Mrs. Levy shut the door to begin the session.

"Ok. Today we are to talk about our accomplishments."

"What if we don't have any?" Amanda said.

"Well then talk about what you want to accomplish." Ms. Levy stated."

"Come on Mandy. There must be something you have done."Cameron said.

"Well I didn't cut this week and I throw up."

"And that's not an accomplishment." Bianca sarcastically said. Amanda smiled. Dave couldn't believe how Bianca was acting…day and night. She was so confusing.

"My son is my prize." Ms. Levy stated. The minute I found out I was pregnant, I knew I had to get better for him. His father was killed….tragically. It's hard to even think about, but candy kisses and popsicle picture frames always seem to help."

"real simplistic, Levi. I made an "A" on my history paper. I was still tempted to cut though. Instead of slicing, I just stared at the razor." Cameron said.

"I decided to enter one of paintings in the fall showcase."

"That's wonderful Curly Sue." Ms. Levi teased. Dave was thinking about calling her out but he didn't. Something in him held him back. Why did he have to be so nice.

"How about you Dave."

"Well, this weekend my cousin threw a party. I partied with my girlfriend and I had a great time." Dave looked under eyed at Bianca. She felt as if a hundred daggers had been stabbed in heart. As the session ended, Dave walked out. Bianca caught up with him.

"What was your problem this morning? I was trying to be nice to you."

"Key word "Trying." You and me are so much alike. We are both unstable. It's tragic."

"Sometimes…a tragedy can cause something beautiful." Bianca kissed him. Dave didn't realize what he was doing. He was kissing Bianca. He pushed her off.

"That was a mistake." He left her there…on the corner. Bianca broke down and cried.

….

Clare dragged Alli to the football game. She was going to bring her out of her depression.

"Why did I let you bring me here?"

"Because you need air and how can you deny your best friend."

"I know it may seem stupid to you, but Bianca understands him in a way I can't. Besides he wants space."

"Alli do you realize that all this time, he is still single. Bianca can be up under him all she wants. It's who he wants…who he loves…that person is you."

"I have wanted calling him so many times but I just can't find the courage."

"Like you told me….It's simple, you like Dave…he likes you…get back together." Alli knew she was right. The game hadn't started just yet the teams were collaborating amongst themselves.

…..

"OMG, Jenna I left my pom poms in the gym." Marisol panicked.

"Go get them. We have fifteen more minutes. Calm down." Jenna laughed. Drew noticed Marisol was going back to the gym. Unbeknownst to him, Owen noticed too. He decided to follow him. If anything happened to Marisol, he couldn't forgive himself.

As she opened the gym door, Marisol was welcomed with a pompous face.

"Looking for these?" Drew held up in her face.

"Yeah. Give them to me." She said.

"Can we say "Please?" Drew started approaching her slowly. Marisol was getting really scared. She knew he was arrogant but didn't realize he was forceful.

"This guy giving you trouble." Owen said.

"No he was just giving me my pom poms back." She snatched them out of his hand.

"Walk away Drew….if you know what's good for you." Drew didn't waste haste. He bolted.

"Thank you…Owen."

"You mean for breaking my heart without an explanation."

"I was scared ok. Feelings were becoming involved. I didn't ask you to fall for me."Owen couldn't believe she could be so callous.

"I didn't ask you to fall for me either..but you did. I care for you and I know you do too."

"You don't know…" Marisol didn't finish her statement. Soon tongues were colliding. He started biting her lower lip. She almost forgot how good of a kisser he was. They broke apart for air. Owen wiped her lip.

"We're not over by a longshot."

"I know" she said reluctantly. Both teens collected themselves as they headed to the game. Owen had to help her regain her balance. It boosted his ego know that he made her knees weak.