A/N: I've done a trailer for this so check out my profile for the address as it doesn't seem to want me to post it on this page

Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters or lyrics used.

Lyrics are Stand My Ground by Within Temptation

Alex had woken up and turned to see if Darcy was still sleeping. After realising that she was gone, Alex quickly shot up and looked for the time. While she was looking around, she found at piece of paper. At first she paid no attention to it but as she was ready to walk out the room, she went back to the paper and picked it up.

Alex

Thanks so much for the last few days. You don't know how much it means to me. Say thanks to Jay too. I left early to go home and grab some stuff, braving it at school today. I might just be able to last the whole day. Fingers cross for that. I'll catch up with you later.

Darcy

'You're strong enough, you just don't know it yet.' Alex thought. She walked out of the room and found Jay near the fridge.

"Morning Lexi, where's the bible freak?" He wondered.

"She's gone to school and don't call her that." Alex responded defensively.

"What is it with you and her. Have you got some weird thing for the spirit squad, promise me you'll leave Manny." Jay chucked to himself.

"I'm just looking out for her while she's going through stuff. She is like the younger sister I never had." Alex replied, "Anyway, you're the one that's a softie for Santos." Alex started to laugh.

Jay noticed a cloth, picked it up and hit Alex on the leg with it. Alex was shocked and picked up the nearest thing to her. She took a cushion and hit him on the head. The two of them continued to hit each other while being unable to control their laughter.

Darcy had been sitting in class listening attentively to Mrs Kwan. She had been having a reasonable day, ignoring Danny and Derek and their antics. She felt her phone vibrating and quickly retrieved it. Realising it was a text message she read it, trying to hide from Mrs Kwan's attention.

Got ur note. b strong and keep ur head up. buzz if u need anything. A

Darcy began to smile, which didn't go unnoticed by Derek "Are you cheating on Peter?"

Before Darcy had the chance to respond, the classroom door opened. Darcy looked towards it and there stood Ms Suave speaking to Mrs Kwan. The two teachers started speaking to each other and Darcy had this feeling that it was something to do with her. Her suspicions were confirmed when Mrs Kwan addressed her. "Darcy can you step outside with Ms Suave please?" Mrs Kwan said.

"Ooooooo" A selection of classmates groaned.

"Be quiet" Mrs Kwan demanded.

Darcy rolled her eyes and got up out of her seat. She followed Ms Suave outside the class.

"You've been missing our sessions as well as school. Come to my office after school today. You need to deal with why you hurt yourself." Ms Suave was very firm with her words.

"Can I bring someone in the session with me?" Darcy asked a little desperately, "It will help."

"Sure, I'll see you after school. Please show up." Ms Suave said before walking down the hallway.

Darcy didn't go back to class immediately. She quickly ran into the nearest bathroom and splashed water on her face. Darcy pulled her phone out of her pocket and sent a text message.

sos please meet me w/ Suave after school

The reply came pretty quickly and simply read 'sure'. A sense of relief came over her and she walked back into Mrs Kwan's class hoping the rest of day went quickly.

Daphne Hatzilakos was walking through the school halls when a familiar brunette crossed her path.

"Please don't give me detention because I haven't got a hall pass."

Ms Hatzilakos smiled at the sarcasm. "It's good to see you again Alex. How have you been?"

"I've had better days but I'm well." Alex smiled back.

"What brings you back to these halls again?" The blonde woman asked.

"Came to help out a friend. She's kind of been going through a hard time lately." Alex didn't want to go into anything more about the subject.

"And the university applications, how's that been?" Hatzilakos noticed the tenseness in Alex's voice and changed the subject.

"It's sort of been put on hold for a while, due to a change of circumstances." Alex replied.

"Don't completely give up on your plan Alex. You've come too far. I'll help in anyway I can, write recommendations, help with funding applications." The bell started to ring while Ms Hatzilakos was still talking. "Just remember, you came back to bump your grades for a reason. Don't lose sight of that goal."

"Thanks Ms H." Alex saw all the kids entering the halls from their respective classes. "I should go and find my friend."

"Remember what I said and I hope you take me up on my offer." Ms Hatzilakos said before walking away.

Alex walked to her destination and spotted Darcy waiting outside Ms Suave's office. Darcy noticed the older girl walking up to her and smiled. "Thanks for coming Alex. You don't know how much this means to me."

"No problem. I told you if you needed me then let me know. I'm glad I can help." Alex responded.

Darcy lightly knocked on the door and slowly walked through when she heard Ms Suave call for her to enter.

"Hi Darcy and Alex." Ms Suave said in surprise when she saw the second girl enter.

The two girls sat down as Ms Suave asked about what had been going on with Darcy since their last session. Darcy spoke about her new friendship with Alex. While she was doing this, she kept smiling. Then came the moment that she was dreading. "Darcy why did you hurt yourself in school?"

Darcy shifted around uncomfortably in her chair, not wanting to answer the question. It was so silent that all you could hear was the three females breathing and Darcy shuffling about. She looked at Alex and her eyes were screaming for some help.

"Alex, I don't think I can tell her. Please can you?" Darcy pleaded.

"I'm here for you in anyway I can but I shouldn't be the one to tell her. You have to because this will help you deal with it." Alex wrapped her arm around the younger girl. This seemed to give Darcy the strength that she needed and she finally told Ms Suave what happened to her.

Stand my ground, I won't give in
No more denying, I've got to face it
Won't close my eyes and hide the truth inside
If I don't make it, someone else will
Stand my ground