A/N: Hah! So much for updating in two days. I'm so sorry about that! -.-'

Should I incorporate Lucy? I actually quite like her and if she is included, she'll most likely be an asset to the group. I'll think about it. As for Katie, she won't be making an appearance for a while but she will be appearing.

Stephanie adjusted her tie, "This thing is killing me."

"Come on," Camille kept walking, "We're going to be late for class."

"Oh no," Jo suddenly remembered, "I have to work with Jett for that Government project."

Camille offered, "If you really want to, I'll switch with you. You know, take one for the team."

Jo shook her head, "Thanks, but Mr. Davis won't let us switch so late into the semester. Maybe we can schedule our work time with you and Kendall?"

"Miss Simmons!"

The girls turned around to see Mr. Jones walking towards them. He smiled over at Stephanie.

"Good start on your portfolio," he complimented her, "There are still a few details we need to work on, though."

Stephanie spoke, "Oh thank you, Mr. Jones. I'll schedule an appointment with you next week?"

"Sounds good," he gave them a nod before leaving, "I'll see you in class, Miss Simmons."

"With all the help he's giving you, you better get accepted to your top schools," Jo said.

She let out a long breath, "That would be such a relief."

The next few weeks, oddly enough, weren't very exciting for the Palmwoods students. There was some petty drama that was resolved within a matter of days but everything seemed to have calmed down. The process of graduating and applying to colleges was taking up all of the seniors' time as they decided on what colleges to apply to and looking up information on financial aid or scholarships.

"I thought senior year was supposed to be fun," Kendall huffed out as he scrambled through scholarship applications.

"What do I plan to major in?" James read his computer screen, "I can barely decide what I want to wear on the weekends."

Jo researched writing programs, "Out of state? I don't know if I can handle that. Although, New York would be nice…"

"If I get into Julliard, we can move in together!" Camille exclaimed.

"And leave the rest of us in California?" Logan briefly looked up from his UCLA forms.

They continued to do more research until Carlos came stumbling into the Lounge. He looked a bit distressed, which immediately caught their attention.

"Do you know anything about this?" he asked out loud.

"About what?" Camille was confused.

Carlos gestured them to follow him into the hallway where they saw Stephanie and Mr. Jones, along with other faculty. Stephanie looked like she was about to cry while Mr. Jones tried to keep his composure, but his jaw was clenched. Other students started to gather.

"So it's true?"

"I never would have suspected that from Stephanie."

"Maybe that's how she got straight A's every year."

"That's a bit harsh, Jennifer."

"I'm just saying…"

"Keep the comments to yourself, a rumor like that can turn into something serious."

"Whatever."

Jo looked around and tried to make sense of it all, "What's going on?"

Carlos and the boys tried to get close to Stephanie but were immediately stopped by faculty. They started to tell the boys the situation and their faces turned into shock then anger. Jo and Camille watched from a distance and tried to read their mouths and facial expressions. One of the faculty members turned their attention to Carlos, who continued to shake his head. After a few minutes, he was ushered away from the group and brought over to Stephanie. Neither of them could make eye contact.

"What's happening?" Jo asked again.

Kendall shook his head, "They really wouldn't tell us much."

"Something about questioning Stephanie and Mr. Jones' interaction," Logan tried to help.

"Why did they take Carlos?" Jo motioned with her head.

James answered, "I guess because he's one of the closest people to her… We're not too sure."

Camille's eyes widened, "You don't think…"

Suddenly, Jennifer A. appeared by their side, "Well… Is it true?"

They all looked at her with disgust. Jennifer V. stood by her side, uncomfortable with the interaction.

She simply rolled her eyes at them, "You've heard the rumors, haven't you?"

They still continued to look at her without saying a word.

"Of course you haven't. You are all close to her, after all. People probably avoided you but I guess it's too late for that."

James was getting frustrated, "Jennifer! Tell us what the hell is going on!"

"Oh hun, you get so cute when you're angry," Jennifer A. smiled sweetly.

James almost blew up at her but was stopped by Logan, who put a hand on his shoulder to calm him down. Jennifer A. was getting a thrill at watching their suspense.

Jennifer V. tapped the girl, "Jennifer, don't. This situation is probably just a bad misunderstanding. Don't start anything."

She was simply ignored by her so-called friend.

"Ugh, come on," the blonde dragged out, "Stephanie has been meeting with Mr. Jones almost everyday, they meet for hours on end, she always looks flustered after leaving his office…"

Camille bit her lip, hoping her theory was far from the truth.

Jennifer noticed Camille's expression and laughed to herself. Jennifer V. tried to get the other Jennifer to leave, but she was too busy enjoying herself. James looked like he was about to explode as Logan held on with a firmer grip. Jo and Kendall looked at each other in bewilderment, while Camille's mind was racing with her theory.

Finally, Jennifer A. grew bored of the situation and told them.

"Stephanie and Mr. Jones are having an affair."

A/N: Or are they…? Could this really be the end for Carlos/Stephanie? And what happened to her on the show? Seriously! I liked her and had high hopes for her and Carlos… Sigh… Anyway, please review. Thank you always. =)