"Tell me why I let you talk me into this," complained Rachel. Kori had dragged Rachel shopping, which of course, Rachel was not enjoying.

"Oh, Rachel isn't this just the most glorious way to spend the day?" asked Kori more excited than usual.

"No, and whoever got this girl hyped up on sugar is going to regret it," thought Rachel bitterly. Rachel was wearing a black twilight shirt with a picture of Bella and Edward with the words 'So the lion fell in love with the lamb' and black faded jeans. Kori was wearing a pink tie-dye peace shirt with blue jeans. "Hey Kori I'm going to head over to the bookstore," she stated finding a way to get away from the overactive redhead.

"Ok, I'll come get you when I'm done looking in this store over here." And with that Rachel walked over to the bookstore, picked a random book off the shelf, and started reading. About five minutes later, she heard a familiar voice.

"Enjoying your book?" the voice asked. Rachel lowered her book and saw a boy staring at her.

"Hey Garth, how ya been?" Rachel asked a little excited. Garth Daniels had black hair that was formed in a mullet, dark intense eyes, and all the girls at the school thought he was cute. He had on a light blue shirt and black shorts.

"I'm good." He looked at her. "I like that necklace," he commented. Rachel was wearing the necklace that Kyle had given her the night before.

"Thanks. So what are doing here?" she asked.

"Not much, just thought I'd check and see if they had anything new before I hit the beach. So what are you doing here I thought you hated the mall?" he asked smiling.

"I do but somehow Kori talked me into it," replied Rachel.

"Well I…"

"Hey Garth, you coming or what?" Rachel looked over at the store entrance to see a skinny, red haired boy.

"Hang on Roy, I'm coming." Garth responded and then turned back to Rachel. "That's Roy Harper. He's new in the city so I thought I'd show him around," explained Garth. "He wants me to show him the archery place thats downtown so I better get going. See ya!" he called as he exited the bookstore.

**** A few minutes later Kori had came and told Rachel that she was ready to go to a different part of the mall. As soon as they turned the corner Rachel ran into someone.

"Hey! Watch were your going ya big…" she stopped when she saw Kyle staring down at her.

"You know, technically you ran into me," he stated smugly. He was wearing a black short sleeve shirt with the words 'Stupidity is not a crime, you are free to go' on it, and dark blue faded jeans. Kyle held out his hand to help Rachel up, which she took.

"Thanks," she said.

"Your welcome." He studied Rachel for a second. "I see your wearing the necklace I got you." Rachel looked down at the necklace and a faint blush appeared on her face. Kyle smiled at that. Out of the corner of her eye, Rachel could see Kori smiling knowingly.

"Well isn't this a sickening picture. The witch, the traitor, and the brainless little girl. So Kyle, how's it feel to be on the loser team?" asked a cocky Jenny. Kyle's smile disappeared and was replaced with a scowl.

"I don't know Jenny, you tell me," he shot back. Rachel stepped forward.

"Better be careful Jenny before I come over there and knock that grin off that thing you call a face," she threatened, her voice filled with an acidy tone.

"Oh calm down Rae-Rae. No need to get violent. Yet," Cami added. "So sis why don't you go get me a soda or something," she asked in a mocking tone turning her attention to her little sister.

"Why don't you get it your self, sister? Or do you have such a big head that cannot walk properly?" Kori replied anger in her words. Rachel looked back at Kori and was surprised. Kori actually looked angry. Jenny also noticed this and decided that she should leave before Kori really got mad. She may not have looked like much but the Anders girls were known to be very strong.

"We need to go and meet my mom before she throws a fit. See you losers later." And with that the three snobby girls walked away.

"Well we better be going too," Rachel stated hopefully.

"What are you talking about Rachel, we just got here?" asked Kori severally confused.

"Yeah Rachel, why don't you stick around for a while," agreed Kyle sweetly with a toothy grin. Rachel looked at both of them.

"Ugh, fine we'll stay," she finally said.

"Good." Kyle then turned to Kori.

"Why don't you go to that really girly store over there and I'll stay with Rachel and make sure she doesn't wander off." Kori looked at him with a smile on her face.

"That sounds glorious Kyle. Have fun you two," Kori added with a sly smile as she wandered off.

"Sometimes I wander if Kori's as naive as she lets on," thought Rachel as she sat on the opposite side of the table to Kyle. He was eating a burger with some curly fries while Rachel was drinking some tea.

"So Rae what were you doing here anyway?" Kyle asked. Rachel took a sip of her iced tea before answering.

"Kori talked me into it. You?" she asked. Kyle took a bite of his burger before answering.

"My dad wanted me to run a few errends for him. Thought I'd run by the mall to eat while I was out."

"I see," replied Rachel. The blue eyed girl started to mess with her necklace again, when a thought came to her. "Hey Kyle, why'd you give this to me?" Kyle looked at the object she was referring to and smirked.

"Was I not supposed to give a gift to the girl who asked me to the dance?" He asked, smiling.

"You didnt have to."

"Just like you didnt have to kiss me on the cheek."

"Touche," Rachel replied with a smirk. Kyle chuckled. He was about to say something more when Kori came bouncing up to them.

"I am done Rachel, we may go now." Rachel looked up at her.

"Ok, just let me throw my cup away," she replied. Kori looked at her and nodded. She then went bouncing toward the exit. Rachel got up and threw her cup in the bin before turning to face Kyle again. "So I guess I'll see you soon then?" Kyle smiled down at her before placing a kiss on her cheek, causing her to stiffen slightly. He chuckled at her reaction.

"I'll see you soon then." ((1)) Rachel walked away followed by Kyle walking the opposite direction. Little did they now that someone had seen the whole thing.

"Well this is a pleasant surprise," said a venomous voice. The person it had come from had wavy black hair, dark eyes, and a fair complexion. She was wearing a dark green long sleeve shirt with a dark green skirt. "Hmm this should be good. I can't wait to see X's face."

************ ((1)) That is one of my favorite lines from Dear John. Sad movie but brilliant!