A/n: Thanks for the reviews! I just want to say, im really sorry if I offend some people. I know how it is, because I have some alcoholics in my family. I use some examples from them.

KiriharaAkaya: Thanks for the review, I know I may be a little off, but I have a drunkard in my family also. The person in my family drinks little bottles of beer, though, so that's probably why it may diverse. Again, I'm sorry if I offended you.

The next Monday, Lily was in Math class. Again the teacher was passing out tests. Lily was certain she didn't get a good grade, being that she didn't study, nor pay attention in class.

When Mr. McCormick got to Lily, she looked down at her test expectantly. She closed her eyes after she saw the 35. She had gotten more than half the questions wrong!

BeforeMr. McCormick, he told Lily to come see him when the bell rang. She sighed and opened her math book, pretending to study. When the bell rang she walked to Mr. McCormick.

"Hi, Mr. McCormick. You wanted to see me?" she asked.

"Yes, Lilly. What's been going on?" he asked.

"Nothing," Lily looked down at her feet.

"Really? What's up with the test scores?"

"I don't know." Lily continued to look at her feet.

"If there's something bothering you, you can tell me. Do you think you need a tutor?" Mr. McCormick grew concerned.

"No, I don't need a tutor. I'll do well on the next test." Lily knew she could pass all the math tests. Infact, she used to be A student. Lately, she just didn't feel like studying.

"Ok, Lily. I'll give this one chance. If you fail to pass, I'm going to have to call your parents, and then set you up with a tutor." Mr. McCormick said.

"Ok. Thanks." Lily forced a weak smile, and dejectedly walked out of the class room, to find Oliver outside the classroom. Evidently, he was listening. Lily ignored him and walked down the hall, but Oliver wasn't going to let her. Instead he followed her and casually brought up the subject.

"So Lily. I hear you need a tutor." He said.

"No." she said.

"Then why are you failing Math?" he asked.

Lily turned on her heal, becoming face to face with him. "How do you know?" she asked.

"Umm, I over heard Mr. McCormick."

"You liar. You didn't "over hear" him. You eaves dropped." Lily said.

"Ok, I know I did. Im sorry. Me and Miley are just worried about you. You haven't been yourself lately." Oliver said.

"Miley? Worried about me? Please all she cares about is Jake. Well I don't care. She can go all lovey dovey with him. I don't need you two. Im fine on my own."

"Lily, stop. You know Miley cares about you. And you know I do to." Oliver said.

"No you don't. Im just both of yours buddies. Your side kicks. Just old tom boy Lily. You don't need me either." With that, Lily turned around and stomped down the hall. Oliver called after her, but it was no use. Lily was gone. She made it clear and simple. Fealing defeated, Oliver leaned against a locker and slid down. 'Why does she think that way? Of course I care about her. She's my best friend. We've known each other since Pre School.' Oliver knew he cared about her. He never cared about anyone like this, in his whole life. For a minute he thought he was in love with Lily. But then he erased those thoughts. 'I can't be. She's my best friend….Or can I?' Oliver thought.

He sat there, thinking, until the bell marking the end of lunch rang.

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"Oliver!" Oliver turned around to see Miley charging towards him.

"Hey, Miley." He greeted her. But he was greeted with a small slap on the arm.

"Hey! What was that for?" he asked.

"What did you do?" Miley asked.

"What? Nothing"

"Why wont Lily talk to me. I called her cell three times and she hung up on me. She wont answer her door, and she completely ignored me in school." Miley cried.

"I didn't do anything." Oliver said.

Miley slapped him again. "What happened?" she asked.

"I talked to her after Math class to see what's up with the poor grades she got all mad and said we don't care about her, and then she stormed away." Oliver said.

"What! I do care about her." Miley protested.

"I know that's what I told her." Oliver said.

"What's wrong with her?" Miley asked.

"I have no idea."

The just stood in silence for a minute thinking. 'What ever is going on, I have to find out' Oliver thought. And he went home with the promise to figure it out.

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42 Lily was looking at her Math test. She knew what this meant: a tutor. When the nag rang, Mr. McCormick called Lily, as well as Oliver to his desk.

"Lily, you failed to pass the test. I have chosen a tutor for you." Mr. McCormick told Lily.

Lily sighed. "I guess that's fair."

"Oliver, you are Lily's new tutor. I figured that since you signed up for tutoring, and you and Lily are good friends, you would be the perfect tutor for her." Mr. McCormick said.

"What!" Lily nearly screamed. Both Oliver and Mr. McCormick looked surprised at the sudden outburst.

"Well, if you don't want Oliver to be your tutor, I could always stay after everyday and help you out-"he began.

"No, its ok." Lily said. She knew anything was better then staying extra time in the heated school. Especially alone with Mr. McCormick. She shuddered at the thought.

"Good. I suggest you work together tonight. There will be a quiz tomorrow on today's material." Mr. McCormick told them.

Sighing, Lily walked out of the room with Oliver following her.

"Where do you want to do it?" he asked.

"Library." Lily offered.

"It's closed today. The electricity blew out." Oliver stated.

"Fine. Your house?" Lily asked.

"My mom has a book club meeting." Oliver said.
"Well then, I guess we cant. Maybe tomorrow. Bye!" Lily started walking away, but Oliver grabbed her hand.

"Why not your house?" he asked.

Lily knew why. Her mother. She couldn't stand Oliver knowing about her. If he knew, Miley knew, then Jackson, Mr, Stewart, and so on.

"Umm…I don't think so." Lily began.

"Come on, I've been to your house a million times." Oliver said.

"I know. Today's not a good day." Lily said.

"Why?" Oliver asked.

Lily knew she couldn't lie to him. Even though they were in a little fight, she just couldn't.

"Fine. I guess you can."

The two began walking to Lily's house, Lily walking slower then ever. Maybe she won't be drinking. Maybe she came to her senses. Lily thought. She knew it was hopeless. So she kept walking with hope.