A/N: I'm loving the reviews! Thanks everyone! I'm still thinking of a good climax, though. Love the suggestions by the way!
"You're up to something" announced Sarah.
"Whatever gave you that idea?" asked Reid innocently. They were at the cafeteria having lunch with the others. Sarah couldn't quite grasp the fact that Reid was ignoring a girl that he was interested in. Usually Reid was filled with skanky innuendos and perverted come-ons when he wanted a girl.
"You're ignoring Dylan, why is that?" demanded Sarah. Reid just grinned while shaking his head.
"She's too much work. I'd rather go for the easy types." He answered nonchalantly.
"That's a little weird, Reid." Tyler interjected. "No girl is too hard for you. I know that. Do you know how many virgins you've corrupted in this school?"
"Three actually, but that's beside the point," replied Reid. "Let's just say, I'm trying something new here." Sarah just shrugged. Whatever Reid was up to, it definitely involved Dylan. She just hoped the girl wouldn't let herself fall like all the others.
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"That was awesome!" exclaimed Dylan. Sarah had just finished showing her the new dance steps that she wanted to suggest. They were at the park where no one could see what they were doing. "But I think there was too much street in it."
"I agree, that's why I want you and me to combine both our styles," said Sarah as she plopped down on the blanket next to Dylan.
"What do you mean? All I know is classical ballet." Dylan replied.
"Exactly, it would look so cool to merge both genres right?" Sarah suggested excitedly.
"I guess you're right," answered Dylan. "Let me show you what I think we should add." Dylan stood up and went in front of Sarah. Sarah started the CD player and Dylan copied the steps Sarah did and added some of her own steps.
"That was amazing!" exclaimed Sarah as she clapped her hands. "Let's clean it up a bit so we can rehearse it." The afternoon went by quickly and it started to get dark. They drove back to school talking about more ideas for the routine.
"What are you doing tonight?" asked Sarah as they got out of Dylan's car.
"Nothing, I think I'll just hang at my room." Answered Dylan.
"Why don't you come with me and Kate to Caleb's." suggested Sarah. "It's movie night and it'll give us a chance to talk more." Dylan pursed her lips as she contemplated going.
"I don't think that's a good idea." Dylan said meekly. She wasn't used to doing normal stuff like that with people. She usually stayed at her dorm or went to Nicky's with her friends.
"It's better than moping around in your dorm all night long." Sarah countered. Dylan finally agreed and promised to meet her back at the parking lot after she changed.
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Dylan arrived back at the parking to see that Sarah and Kate were waiting for her. Kate didn't look too pleased at the idea that Dylan was coming with them. She guessed that she wasn't too pleased that Dylan dated Pogue a while back. Who could blame the girl? She was Pogue's first love and she did take his virginity after all. But that was such a long time ago. She and Pogue didn't even talk anymore. They just acknowledged each other in the halls or at Nicky's.
"Hey Dylan!" called Sarah. Dylan walked over to them and greeted Kate with a nod. They had been friends in sophomore year but ever since she and Pogue started dating they never talked again.
"We're gonna take my car, if that's okay with you?" said Sarah. "You can bring yours or do you want to ride with us?"
"I'll bring mine," answered Dylan. "I'll just follow behind." They all got in their cars and drove over to Caleb's house. Dylan saw that Tyler's hummer was parked in the driveway along with Pogue's motorcycle. So the gang's all here? Dylan thought.
Dylan had never been to Caleb's house because he never held any parties there. She had been to Reid's and Pogue's, but only as a party guest, not on an actual visit to the owners. Sarah rang the doorbell and they waited for an answer. It was taking too long so Sarah rang again.
"Hold your horses," said an irritated voice from behind the door. Dylan was surprised to see that it was Reid who opened the door. He looked at the girls then realized Dylan was with them. He looked shocked for a second but quickly went back to his obnoxious state grinning at them. He didn't say anything and left them at the door.
"Hey, where's Caleb?" asked Sarah. Reid pointed a finger at the kitchen without looking back.
"I'll just go and check on him," Sarah told Dylan. "Kate'll show you to the living room." Dylan promptly nodded and followed Kate. They saw that Reid, Pogue and Tyler were all lounging on the couch.
"Hey baby!" greeted Pogue as he kissed Kate lightly on the lips. "Hey, Dee! You're here!" Dylan smiled at him thinking that he still called her Dee after all this time.
"Yeah, Sarah sort of invited me." Dylan answered. Tyler stood up and went over to her. Reid was slumped down on his seat, not even looking up at her.
"I'm Tyler. Nice to meet you Dee." Tyler held out his hand to shake. "We have a few classes together." Dylan nodded as she took his hand.
"It's actually Dylan." She explained. "So you guys always do this movie night thing?"
"Yeah, sort of a mid-week stress reliever." Tyler answered while scratching his head. "Why don't you take a seat? Caleb's making popcorn. I'm gonna get some drinks." Dylan nodded and sat down on the armchair across Reid. He was staring at the TV even though it was only showing commercials. Kate was holding Pogue's arm showing that she was marking her territory. Paranoid much? The silence was unnerving so Pogue decided to break the ice.
"So, I heard you and Sarah are working on a dance?" Pogue asked Dylan.
"Um, yeah," answered Dylan. "Sarah's really good and I like her ideas." Pogue smiled and nodded not knowing what else to say. Dylan couldn't believe how much her presence was making everyone uncomfortable. This was going to be a long night.
