The next day went by surprisingly fast. I ended up getting a 96 on the science test and was not late to class, which was a huge accomplishment. But, thoughts of that girl kept swimming in my head. I don't know why I was so interested. I barely knew the girl! But, that might have been why she intrigued me so much. I didn't know her, and trust me, I knew everyone.

"Hey baby!" I smiled as Addison ran up to me and gave me a huge hug. "How did you do on the science test?"

"96!" I replied enthusiastically.

She congratulated me, wrapped her arm around my waist and sighed. "Let's do something tonight. Just you and me, boyfriend girlfriend."

I nodded, but for some reason was not that excited. "Sure. There's that new diner that opened across from 7 Eleven. We can go there tonight. I'll pick you up."

She smiled and was about to kiss me as the bell rang. She gave me an apologetic look when she spotted Mr. Webber heading our way. "Ugh. He hates PDA."

I grinned, gave Addison's hand a tight squeeze then headed to my next class.

I was bored out of my mind in social studies. Ancient Rome and the Indians definitely did not interest me. Even though my biology scores were slipping, that was my favorite subject. There was something about the body that attracted me. A force or drive that told me bio was my subject. I was snapped out of my daydreaming when I saw the tiny blonde slide into a seat right in front of me, next to Izzie Stevens. She glanced at me once, then immediately let her eyes fall on Izzie who was staring intently at her. After taking her seat and gathering her papers, she turned to Izzie.

"Hi, my name's Meredith. Do you know what page we are on?"

Izzie smiled, told her the page number then attempted to start a conversation. "Hmm, Meredith? I've never seen you here before. Why not?"

They immediately got my attention. I was wondering the exact same thing. I saw her blush then slowly say, "I transferred here from the private school about a week ago. But, I know so many people here that it wasn't a hard transition."

Izzie's eyes lit up. "YOU went to the PREP?! Woo, are you freakishly smart or something?"

She giggled. That was the giggle I heard the other day at study hall. Damn, she had a cute giggle. "Well, I don't know. I just needed a change of pace. The prep was getting a little boring."

Suddenly, I heard the intercom turn on. All eyes fixed on the tiny box above the door and waited patiently for someone to start speaking.

"Attention students: Will all prom nominees for king and queen please come to the gymnasium. All prom nominees head to the gymnasium. Thank you."

I looked at my teacher who gave me the signal to go. To my surprise, the blonde got up as well. "Wait, you were nominated?"

She turned towards me, a little taken back from my question. "Um, yeah…why?"

"Oh, nothing I've just never heard of you before."

She rolled her eyes. "Well I'm Meredith. Curiosity satisfied?"

I cocked my left eye brow and forced a smile. Why did she have to act so stuck up? "It was just a question. Geez."

She completely ignored my comment as she hurried out of class. I sighed then followed. She was definitely rude, but why?

As the ten nominees filled the gym, my heart began to pound. Mr. Webber was standing in the center of the gym with five papers in his hand. He nodded in my direction. Was I late? No, I couldn't have been. I got to class 10 minutes early! I quickly started to think of all the possible mistakes I could have made in the last 24 hours. As I looked around the gym, everyone else seemed to be doing the same, except for Meredith. She was picking at her cuticles with a blasé expression on her face.

"Students…I bet your wondering what you are doing here. Well, I'm going to tell you. The PTA and I have been talking about ways you senior electives could help the school. They came up with a brilliant plan. Since you ten were chosen to run for prom king and queen, I think it is only fair that you help with this project. I will be splitting you up into groups of two and you each will have a tiny, but significant service project to do. This will help our school tremendously. Remember, it's the little things that count. Now, here are the groups. Laura and Mark, you two will be cleaning up the field. Alex and Izzie, you two will be cleaning the cafeteria three times a week after school. Todd and Marissa, you will be helping Mrs. Gustard in the office. Peter and Kristen, you will be helping the freshmen with their school work, schedules, and any other issues they are having. And finally, Derek and Meredith, you two will be cleaning the walls outside the school. Some students thought it would be fun to paint meaningless messages on the walls, and I want them gone. Your activities will last about a month. Everyone understood?"

Todd raised his hand. "I don't get it. How does any of this help us win?"

"It doesn't Mr. Hamilton. It is to benefit our school. To be prom king and queen is a privilege. If you do not follow up with these duties I will be sure to terminate your nomination. Are we clear?"

Everyone hesitantly nodded. "Good, now get back to class. Your projects will start next week. I suggest spending some more time with your partners. This will definitely help you in the long run. Thank you for your time."

As everyone gathered their books and back packs, I walked up to Meredith. "Hey, so I know we kind of got off to a bad start. But since we're working together on this thing it might be a good idea to you know…get to know each other more."

She stared at me with those gorgeous eyes of hers then shrugged. "I have piano on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, student council on Fridays and Mondays, violin on Thursdays, and on top of that I'm taking AP bio, geometry, calculus, and Old English. I don't really have the time to spend time with you."

With that, she headed towards the gym door. I shook my head, half amazed by how many activities she participated in and half amazed at how obnoxious she was. I wasn't going to take this. I couldn't take this. Derek Shepherd did not take crap like that! I hurried up to her and blocked her from walking. "What the hell is your problem?! All I'm trying to do is be nice but your acting all snooty and bitchy. I didn't do anything to you!"

She raised her eye brows. "I never said you did anything to me! I just don't have the time, okay?!"

"NO! You've been rude to me ever since I bumped into you. What, what the hell did I do?!"

I could tell she was mad. Her eyes, once a deep green, were now a fierce gray. "Okay Mr. Conceited, not everyone falls in love with you the moment they see you. I don't like you, and I know this may come as a shock, but a lot of people don't so back off!'

"BUT I DIDN'T DO ANYTHING TO YOU! You have absolutely no reason to not like me!"

Everyone gathered around to see the fight we were having. I heard Mark snicker and immediately felt like punching him. What was this girl's problem?!

She threw her left hand up. "Whatever, I'm not wasting my time on you…go back to your perfect little life and be fricken prince charming somewhere else!"

She slammed the door on her way out and left me extremely mad and irritated. I had to work with this girl for a MONTH?! This seriously sucked.

A/N: Thanks for your feedback on the last chapter. I am seriously addicted to this story!!! Please, continue to review. It makes me want to update!!