After 45 minutes of learning how to introduce oneself in Spanish the awkward class period was finally over. Derrick refused to spare Massie even a glance, one that Massie spent the entire period waiting for. The bell rang and Derrick was out the door before Senora Garcia could say "Adios". Massie went after him picking up her pace until finally she was at his side.

"Derrick, talk to me, please?"

He ignored her.

"I don't get what I did."

Nothing, he started walking faster, Massie did too.

She touched his bicep, "Please?"

Derrick stopped, "What do you want?"

Massie was taken aback by his anger, "Why are you mad at me?" She asked quietly in a small voice.

"Gee Block, I don't know, maybe you should ask your other boyfriend." Derrick replied coldly before walking away from her to the gym.

She watched after him feeling confused snapping out of it when someone grabbed her shoulder. Massie cringed thinking it was the cause of all of this, but it was only Adam.

"Hey Mass, how's your first day going?"

Massie opened her mouth to speak, but nothing came out. She closed her mouth, opened it, and closed it again like a fish out of water.

"Mass? Is something wrong?"

She took a deep breath and regained her composure, "Derrick's mad at me."

"Why?"

Massie shrugged, she barely knew herself.

Adam spared her a small sympathetic smile, "Hey, I'll talk to him. Don't worry about it, ok? Just get to class, the day's almost over." He patted her back before walking off in the other direction.

Massie slowly made her way into the gym, once she was in the shiny floored room she looked around. Derrick was seated by some other guys Massie assumed were in their class, they were laughing at something it looked like Derrick said; Massie felt like it was about her. She was ready to take a seat by herself when she saw the same bubbly blonde from first period waving at her. Massie smiled; glad she wasn't alone and took a seat next to Claire who was beaming at Massie.

"How's your first day of school going? Mine's pretty good, all my teachers are sooo nice! What about yours? I can't believe this gym is co-ed. I don't want to have to run; I might sweat a lot, what if the boys laugh at me?! Hey, why do you look so sad?"

Massie just sighed, looking at Derrick for what felt like the hundredth time, it was like she didn't even exist to him anymore.

Claire followed her gaze, "Hey, isn't that your guy friend from first period? Does he know you're in this class too? Want me to call him over here?"

Massie shook her head, "He's mad at me."

"Why?"

Massie shrugged, "Cause some creepy guy winked at me or something, I don't even know."

"That's dumb. Some guys are just sooo stupid! He'll get over it, just watch!"

Massie nodded glad she had someone to confide in, "You know that girl who walked into English late? He was staring at her butt, right in front of me, and I didn't even get mad! I don't get it!"

Claire thought for a little bit, "I bet she stuffs it… She seems like the type."

Massie looked at Claire confused, "Her butt?"

Claire nodded in complete seriousness and a couple of seconds later the two girls were busting out in laughter.

XXX

The familiar laugh rang throughout the gym, Derrick stole a quick peek at Massie, she was sitting by that blonde girl from first period. Derrick really wanted to go over there and talk to Massie, he was starting to feel kind of like a dbag. A few minutes later the husky gym teacher blew his whistle and began going over the class syllabus. When the period was finally over, signaling the end of the school day, Derrick looked for Massie, but she had already beat him out the gym. He then walked to his locker, grabbed his football gear, and then to the locker room. The Block brothers were already there, Adam was all dressed and ready to go.

"Derrick, what's up!" Spencer exclaimed slapping his back, "How was your first day of high school, freshman?"

Derrick laughed, "It was good man! I was waiting all day for this practice, I need t blow off some steam."

After they had finished getting dressed the four of them walked out to the field, Aiden and Spencer were discussing their teachers, Adam cleared his throat, "Hey D, what's up with you and Mass?"

Derrick had been avoiding the subject, "Whaddya mean?"

Spencer and Aiden had turned their attention the conversation.

"She told me you were mad at her or something?"

Derrick scratched the back of his head, "Oh, yeah, it's just that I heard that maybe she could be cheating on me with that Landon dude." Derrick realized how ridiculous the words sounded coming out of his mouth.

Spencer laughed, "Massie? My sister? What the heck, who told you that?"

Aiden nodded, "Yeah, Massie's not that type of girl, D."

"Derrick you don't have anything to worry about Mass is a good girl and you're our friend, if anything was going on we'd tell you. Plus, I'd never let her around Landon Crane." Replied Adam.

"Why? What's wrong with him?"

Spencer chuckled, "So much, man. He was gone half of last year at some sort of rehab."

"I thought he was in jail?" Aiden asked.

Spencer shrugged, "Who even knows? That guy is just trouble."

"Anyway," Adam interjected. "You should talk to her."

Derrick nodded, "Yeah, I think I will."

Spencer slapped his back, "Good. You're coming over after this practice, right?"

Derrick nodded, "Of course, man!"

XXX

Massie made her way into the girl's locker room so she could get ready for cheer. After tying her long curly hair up, in a high pony tail, she made her way to the gym. Derrick wouldn't be able to distract Massie during practice this time since he practiced out on the football field. A couple of girls were already in the gym stretching, including Olivia, Massie sat next to her as she stretched her legs.

"Hey girl!" Olivia greeted warmly, "How was your first day?"

"It was alright." Massie replied, not really wanting to go into detail.

Olivia didn't bother asking anymore about it, "Just wait, it gets way better as the year goes on!"

Massie's ears perked up as someone snickered evilly behind her, then in a nasally voice, "Or worse."

"Hey Leesh." Olivia rolled her eyes.

Alicia sat down next to her and glared at Massie, "So, I heard you and Derrick broke up."

Massie looked at her confused, "Who told you that?"

"He did." Alicia said smiling smugly.

Massie was taken aback. Her mood that had been lifted slightly by Claire and Olivia plummeted to the ground. Alicia said something about filling her water bottle and sauntered off.

Olivia scooted closer to Massie, "Don't pay attention to her, I doubt he said that. You'll soon learn Alicia has a knack for storytelling."

Massie smiled glumly, "Thanks."

The coach entered the gym, "Alright ladies we're going to start off same groups as last practice. We're going to do the whole routine, let's see how much you remember."

Massie sighed, realizing she was in the same group as Alicia, again.

Alicia raised an eyebrow at her and in a sarcastic tone, "Great…"

They started their routine; Massie was hitting every move perfectly. She took a glance at Alicia; she was the only one who was off and, to her surprise, Massie felt kind of bad for her. They entered their groups, Massie surrounded by her bases. Alicia didn't look very confident which made Massie feel uneasy, but before she could say anything she was being lifted into the air. Her left side was sturdy, but her right side, Alicia's side, was way wobbly.

"Alicia, tighten up or you're going to drop her!" The coach shouted, but it was too late. Someone gasped loudly, the echo of it bouncing off the gym walls, as she fell to the ground. Luckily, Massie didn't fall that hard, but she did take a land on her arm which was now throbbing.

Massie let out a grunt not wanting to get off the ground, different faces from the team were surrounding her.

The coach rushed over to Massie and under her breath Massie could hear her mutter, "Damn it." She sighed, "Does it feel broken?"

Massie shook her head, "But it hurts. Can I get ice?"

The coach nodded, "Will you be able to make it to the trainer's office yourself?"

Massie nodded, the coach walked her to the gym doors, "I'm sorry about this Massie, I'll work with your base group today so this doesn't happen again."

Massie smiled, "It's not a problem!" Massie closed the gym door behind her and made her way down the hall to the trainer's office. She opened the door only to be greeted by a not so familiar face.