A/N: Here's the new chapter. Enjoy.

"So my parents are going to be out of town for the weekend and so Terrence is going to come over. I really can't wait and oh my gosh! What should I wear?" Penny asked me as we both walked through the halls of Carling High School. It's already been 3 weeks since school started. 3 weeks and 3 days since he broke up with me. Wait, why was I even counting the days? I've got to forget him, now. Anyway, I was currently not really paying attention to what Penny was saying. I was lost in thought about him again and had no idea why I was thinking of him. I had to get over him...

"Are you even listening to me?" Penny exclaimed as we continued to walk down the hall to the front doors of the school.

"Huh?" I looked over at Penny who looked sort of mad at me for not listening to her.

"Are you still thinking about him?" Penny crossed her arms.

I sighed and nodded my head. "Tsk, tsk Marie. You have to get over him soon. Remember, he wanted you to be happy so be happy! And stop thinking about him."

"I know that! It's just I can't seem to get him out of my head." I angrily shaked my head.

"Well," Penny began as we walked out of the school, "I have an idea. Why don't you, me, and Derek go to our usual hangout spot at the park like old times?"

I folded my arms across my chest and thought about whether if I should go or not. I really just wanted to lie in bed or watch TV. "Uhm, thanks for the idea, but-"

"Oh no, no, no! You are coming whether you like it or not." Penny said, as she grabbed my arm and started to walk. But I stood my ground and didn't move.

"Come on Marie." Penny was now pulling my arm out.

"I don't actually want to go," I said.

"No, you're coming with us. Derek's already at the park so come on."

"Wait, how is Derek there already? You guys planned this out didn't you?" I accused.

Penny let go of my arm and sighed, "Yes. Come on Marie, we just want to cheer you up. We'll always be here for you no matter what. So please, for my sake, let's go." She started to pout her face like a little baby. I sighed and reluctantly nodded. Penny started jumping up and down and started clapping her hands.

"Yay! Now let's go, Derek's going to be mad about us being late."

"There you guys are! What took you two so long?" Derek asked as Penny and I walked towards Derek who was sitting down on the grass.

"Well, Marie over here took so long just to agree on going to the park." Penny exclaimed as she dumped her schoolbag and books on the grass. Penny sat down on the grass next to Derek and patted the next to the empty spot next to her. "Come on. Sit, sit." I rolled my eyes sarcastically and dropped my schoolbag and books on the grass as well and sat down next to Penny on the grass.

"I'm not a dog, you know?" I said to Penny.

Penny chuckled and said, "I know that, but it looked like you didn't know what to do so I told you to sit." I slowly nodded and Penny went to continue her conversation with Derek. I looked around at the park and remembered all the memories here of my friends and I. We used to all go here after school just to hangout or play around. Sometimes we would go here just to think about stuff. It definitely held a lot of memories that I love. I breathed in the air and felt my hair sway to the wind that was breezing through the air. I closed my eyes for a moment and started to relax when Derek said, "So how are you my dear friend?"

I shrugged and picked on the green grass. "I'm fine, I guess. Uhm, where's Kaylee?" I asked, looking around the park. I rarely see her nowadays ever since school started.

"I don't really know. She probably went out with her other friends. It's like she's totally ditched us. Whatever," Penny answered as she waved a hand in the air, saying that this discussion was finish.

"Oh, typical," I said. Derek and Penny both nodded.

"Anyway! Change of subject! Let's go play on the playground like old times?" Derek asked us.

"Sure, why not?" Penny exclaimed happily as she got up from the grass and pulled Derek along with her to the swings. I told them that I didn't feel like going on the swings, so they just nodded and decided to leave me alone. I watched as Penny pushed Derek on the swing with such force up in the sky that Derek started screaming like a girl, commanding Penny to stop.

"Oh my gosh! Penny! Marie help me!" Derek shouted as Penny continued to push Derek. I laughed and-whoa, I laughed. The first time I laughed ever since that day. Gee, my friends really know how to cheer me up.

"Marie! Help me!" Derek shouted again with wide eyes. I got up from the grass and was about to help Derek when I decided to not help him at all. I guess Derek realized I wasn't going to come to his rescue because he shouted again, "Marie!"

I laughed again and decided to help him. "Penny, stop."

"What?" Penny asked. I gave her warning look and she finally stopped pushing Derek. Derek got up from the swing and turned around to look at Penny with wide eyes. Penny laughed and raised up her arms in defense.

"I'm sorry?" Penny asked weakly, trying to contain her laughter. I could already see that Derek had something else up his sleeve: revenge.

"Oh shit." I heard Penny say before she was tackled to the ground and Derek started tickling her. I laughed at the scene and crossed my arms across my chest. I really love my friends.

"They're pretty funny, huh?" A guy's voice suddenly said next to me. I jumped at the sound of his voice and let out a yelp. I place a hand over my fast beating heart and chuckled.

"You scared me," I exclaimed.

"Oh, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to frighten you." The guy said, looking really sorry. I noticed his eyes were blue like the sky and he had brown ruffled hair. The thing that really caught my attention was his smile and his lips.

"It's all good. What's your name by the way?" I asked.

"Mark. Mark Hart." Mark said as he extended a hand out. I held out my hand and we shook hands. What surprised me though was that I felt a jolt of sparks that radiated from my fingertips to my shoulders. I quickly let go and slightly smiled at him.

"Oh well nice to meet you Mark."

"It's a pleasure. What's your name? No wait, let me guess, your name is Marie Stubbs, right?" He smiled proudly at me. My mouth was a little open from shock. How did he know my name?

"You're probably wondering how I know your name, huh?" Mark asked as he shoved his hands in his pockets.

"Yes. How do you know my name?" I skeptically asked.

He chuckled and said, "Because we both have English class together. It's a shame you don't know me." English class huh? I never really noticed he was in my class. Maybe it was because I was being all depressed.

I shook my head and said, "Sorry, I don't really remember. Gosh, I feel so stupid."

Mark shrugged and said, "It's cool. But hey, you know me now." I laughed and nodded my head in agreement. We both watched as Penny was no tackling Derek on the floor. I quietly chuckled, amused at the two of them.

"So, I know this is too fast, knowing that we just met, but would you like to go on a date with me tonight?" I looked at him stunned. Was he serious? Mark must of noticed my stunned face, because he quickly said, "You don't have to say yes or anything. We could just hang out if you want to."

I shook my head and smiled, "No, I don't want to hangout. I'll go on a date with you." Oh don't hate on me! Didn't Taylor want me to be happy? Well, there! I'll go on date with this Mark guy. I looked over at Mark to see he had a huge grin on his face.

"Seriously?" He couldn't contain the smile on his face.

"Seriously," I answered. He laughed and proceeded to tell me where we were going, what time we should meet, and his cellphone number. I thanked him and we said our goodbyes. I watched him walk off in the distance and suddenly felt Penny's hand on my shoulder. I looked over at her and saw that she was trying to catch her breath from her tickling game with Derek.

"Who was that?" She breathlessly asked.

"Oh, that guy. That's Mark Hart. We're going on date later." I answered and didn't look at her expression to know that she had a big smile on her face.

"Really?"

I nodded and Penny started hugging me. I let out a small laugh and stepped out of her embrace. Penny looked at me weird and said, "But wait, didn't you just go through a break up with you know who?"

I nodded and looked down at the grass. "I know, but you see Taylor told me that he wants me to be happy with someone else and so I'm listening to him. It's for the best Penny." I heard Penny snort, so I looked up at her and raised my eyebrow at her.

"What?" I asked.

"Are you sure you want to go on that date?"

I shrugged and said, "I guess."

Penny sighed and said, "Well okay then. Let's head over to my house and we'll get you ready there." I nodded and waited for Derek to come back from the men's restroom. On the way to Penny's house, I filled them in on what happened between Mark and I. Derek told us that he'd watch me get ready for the date, but not help since it wasn't his thing. Once we made it to Penny's house, Penny immediately got to work on me. She told me to take a shower while she got ready the stuff for tonight. Mark told me that we'd meet at the movies, so once I stepped into Penny's room from my shower, I saw on the bed was blue denim shorts, a white tank top, and a black loose cardigan. I slipped into them and waited for Penny to fix up my hair, while Derek was on Penny's bed, watching us.

"Okay, we'll just tie up your hair then," Penny said to me. I nodded and said, "Just work your magic."

"Girls," Derek muttered and rolled his eyes. Penny and I laughed and muttered, "Boys."

During the past 20 minutes, Penny managed to tie my hair up in a messy bun, add a bit of eye liner, a little bit of black eyeshadow, and a little bit of blush. Not too much make up was the right thing to put on for a movie date. I slipped on some black ballet flats and grabbed my bag.

"Let's go?" I asked Penny and Derek who was going to drop me off at the movies.

"Yep, let's go!" Penny exclaimed as she grabbed her car keys near her bed. We made our way downstairs and out the front door to Penny's car. I got in the passenger seat while Derek sat in the back seat. I looked at the dashboard time that read 6:34 PM and sighed in relief when I realized I wouldn't be late for the movie. Mark said he and I would meet at 7 PM and we would watch a movie at 7:15 PM. Penny started the car and backed out of her driveway. While on the way there, thoughts kept swirling through my mind that if this was the right thing I was doing? That if I should really go on this date or if I'm going to regret this? I had a funny feeling about tonight, which didn't help with the thoughts swirling in my mind.

After a few minutes on the road, we finally came to the movie theaters. "Well, we're here," Penny announced.

"Yep. Uh, well, I guess I'll go now," I said.

Penny nodded and said, "Text me about what happens alright?" I smiled and nodded at her. She always wants to know what happens on my dates.

"Me too!" Derek exclaimed from the back seat. I laughed and said, "I will."

"Good! Have fun Marie." Derek said and patted my shoulder.

"Okay, well. Bye." I told the both of them as I stepped out of the car. I let out a big sigh and shut the door. I waved to Penny and Derek and they drove away off into the distance. I looked around my surroundings and didn't see Mark yet. I looked at my watch on my left wrist and it read 7:02 PM. Late, I thought. That is not a good impression on a first date. I guess I'll buy us tickets then. I fell into line for the movie: Takers. It's an action movie and I knew guys love watching action movies just like Ta- No, don't think about him. I shook my head and waited for my turn in line. Once I finally bought my tickets, I looked at my watch again and it read 7:10 PM. I rolled my eyes at Mark being late and went to wait inside. I found a nearby red, glossy bench and saw down on it. I watched the door as people filed in and out. I was about to turn my head away when Mark hurriedly walked inside. I got up from my seat and walked to him. When Mark saw me, I saw a worried look on his face.

"I'm so sorry I'm late. I sort of got stuck at home because of my mom. She was pretty excited when I told her I was going on a date," Mark said. I laughed and felt my face going red.

"It's alright. I actually already bought us tickets to Takers if that's alright with you," I said.

Mark's eyes went wide and smiled, "Ooh, I've been waiting to watch that. Come on, we're going to be late."

I chuckled and said, "Alrighty. Let's go." Mark took my hand and we walked to our theater number, which was number 2. As we were walking to our theater, I suddenly froze and couldn't believe my eyes at who I saw. Right there waiting to go inside theater number 2 was Taylor and he was with a girl. What the hell? I recognized that girl though. She had blonde straight hair that fell below her shoulders and green eyes. She was wearing a blue mini skirt and a light pink t-shirt that showed a bit too much of her boobs. It was Ashley Livell. The girl that used to hit on Taylor during geometry class. What was she doing here with him? Dating? No, they can't be. Taylor broke up with me because he wanted me to live a simple life. So, why is he with that skanky Ashley?

"Are you okay?" Mark asked me as I was still frozen from my place and I was staring at Taylor and Ashley. Just as I was about to answer Mark, Taylor looked at me. I watched his eyes as it made it's way down to Mark holding my hand. I looked down at Mark holding my hand and suddenly pulled him along with me as I hurriedly walked to the end of the line.

"Are you okay?" Mark asked me again.

"Uhm, yea. I'm okay, I saw someone I knew," I answered.

"Oh okay," Mark said and shrugged. Taylor saw me and he saw me with another guy. Oh crap! Wait, why am I so worried about it. Oh wait, maybe because he's with a different girl? I shook my head and sighed. Mark and I waited as we finally made it inside our movie theater. We found seats in the middle row and sat down. As I sat down, I turned to look who I was sitting next to. I couldn't believe who I was sitting next to. Taylor freaking Lautner! Oh great, I thought.

"Do you want some popcorn?" Mark asked beside me. I turned to him and nodded.

"Alright. I'll be right back," he said as he got up from his seat and walked out of the theater. I tried to settle in my seat, but came to a conclusion that I wouldn't be able to relax since I was sitting next to my ex and my date.

"So, who's the guy?" Taylor's voice suddenly came out of nowhere. My heart started to beat frantically fast at the sound of his that voice of which I haven't heard in almost 3 weeks. I turned to Taylor and said, "A guy from school. Why do you care?"

Taylor looked at me and shrugged, "I was just wondering. Is it such a crime to ask who you're date is?"

I rolled my eyes and said, "No. But is it such a crime to break up with me 3 weeks ago because you wanted me to live a simple when now I see you're with Ashley Livell. And by the way, where is your date?"

"In the restroom. And I only wanted what was best for you," Taylor answered.

"Oh really? Then why are you with her?" I was starting to get angry.

"Jealous now are we?" Taylor smirked at me.

I knitted my eyebrows together and said, "No! Why? Are you jealous I'm with someone?" Now it was his turn to knit his eyebrows together.

"No! You know you'll always be mine anyway." Whoa, what?

"Whoa, what?" I asked out loud.

"You heard me," Taylor answered without looking at me, but was watching the little ads playing on the screen. But before I could say anything else, I saw Ashley coming towards her seat and Mark coming toward his seat as well. I leaned back in my chair and crossed my arms against my chest.

"Hey baby," I heard Ashley say as she sat down next to Taylor. I turned to look at them when I wished I hadn't because I then saw Ashley kiss Taylor on the lips. I quickly turned away to face Mark who was watching Ashley and Taylor kissing as well. I faked coughed to get Mark's attention.

"Oh sorry, here's the popcorn," Mark said and handed me the bucket full of popcorn. I placed it on my lap and tried to ignore the two people I now hated.

"Are you okay?" Mark asked me.

"Yeah, why wouldn't I be," I explained and chewed on the popcorn in my mouth.

"Nothing. You seem sad," Mark explained.

I smiled at him and said, "Don't worry, I'm perfectly fine." Mark smiled and said, "That's good."

Finally the lights started to dim and the movie played. Throughout the movie I would make small glances at Taylor who would as well take small glances at me as well. I would roll my eyes and try to focus on the movie, but had a hard time to concentrate whenever I heard Ashley giggling next to Taylor. Annoying much? By the end of the movie, Mark had his arm around me and Ashley and Taylor were kissing again. I rolled my eyes and got up from my seat. Mark and I walked hand in hand out of the theater leaving behind Taylor and Ashley. Once were in Mark's car, I told him that I wanted to go home. He agreed and took me home. Once Mark pulled into my driveway, he cut the engine and sighed.

"Are you alright?" I slowly asked.

"That was your ex huh?" He suddenly asked.

"Uh, yea."

"Why didn't you tell me?" Mark looked at me. I shrugged and said, "Because I didn't want to ruin our first date and plus, you're an amazing guy Mark. I didn't want to hurt you."

Mark laughed and said, "Sorry. I guess I'm going overboard. It's just that I wanted this night to be perfect and now I ruined it."

What was he talking about? I ruined it, not him. I took off my seatbelt and leaned into kiss him on the lips. Our lips were moving in a perfect rhythm and I felt a tingling sensation that vibrated to my stomach. I pulled away and smiled.

"Well then, that was wow," Mark said. I laughed and nodded my head. "Hey look, I'll tell you all about my ex tomorrow and maybe we can go on a date again. How's that sound?" I asked.

"The sounds perfect."

"Good," I said and stepped out of the car. I dug into my bag to get my house keys and opened the door. I turned around to see Mark backing out of the driveway and waved at me. I waved back at him and walked inside my house. I went into my room and fell onto the floor. Tears were streaming down my face and this time I couldn't stop them. I had to let it out. Let out all the pain and betrayal I felt tonight. Images flashed through my head of Taylor and Ashley kissing, of Taylor saying that I'll always be his, and of me kissing Mark earlier when I only really imagined kissing Taylor. My phone started ringing from my bag. I dug into my bag and retrieved my cell phone. Penny was calling.

"Hello?" I asked as I was still crying.

"Hey! How was the-are you crying?" Penny asked, alarmed.

I wiped my face with the back of my hand and said, "Yeah."

"What happened?" Penny asked.

"Taylor."

A/N: There you have it! Pretty mean of Taylor, huh? Next chapter will be pretty good. Haha, well remember to REVIEW/SUBSCRIBE. Thank you (: