Dahra was lying on the bed in the room she shared with Taylor. She hated her roommate. Taylor and her had nothing in common. Suddenly, the door burst open and in the doorway stood Diana.

'Haven't you heard of knocking?' asked Dahra, but she was used to it. She did share a room with Taylor, after all.

'Hi, Dahra.' Diana walked into her room, and shut the door behind her. 'Is Taylor here?'

'Does it look like it?' replied Dahra. She wondered why she was talking back to Diana like this. It was well known that if Diana wanted to, she could get Caine to ruin anyone reputation – or just get Drake to pay them a visit. Dahra shuddered at the thought.

'It must be lonely, in here by yourself.'

'I'm used to it. Taylor's always doing her own stuff. We don't get on. But anyway, I'm not by myself, you're here.'

Diana's face showed interest, no devious or cunning smiles flashed across her face. Dahra found herself relaxing.

'What does Taylor when she's not here?'

This remark brought a look of suspicion across Dahra's face. Diana immediately knew she'd gone too far, too quickly.

'Why do you want to know?'

'Oh, I was just curious. Anyway, I have to go now, Dahra. I'll see you around!'

Diana left the room. Dahra watched her go. Why was she interested in her and Taylor? She didn't like Taylor, but she wasn't going to start spilling secrets to Diana. Dahra was a bit of a loner here at Coates. She didn't have a best friend. She often went unnoticed. However, this was useful, as it allowed her to learn many secrets. Dahra realised that she could use the secrets to gain friends and power in the school. She got up, and made her way to Diana's room.

About a year ago

Taylor and Lana walked to their maths class together. They had been best friends for three years now. They saw a girl called Penny, who walked up to them. Penny looked at both of them, and asked them,

'Can you keep a secret?'

'Course we can!' Taylor grinned.

'Ok.' Penny took a deep breath. 'Caine and Diana broke up.'

Taylor and Lana looked at each other. This was a great secret! But then they realised what this would mean. They both liked Caine. This wasn't a problem when he was together with Diana. But now their friendship was at stake over a boy. The classic teenage girl situation.

'Hi Diana! Can I sit with you today?' Lana asked.

'What do you want?' asked Diana warily.

'I just want to sit with you, but if you don't want me, I'll sit somewhere else.'

Diana realised her mistake. People were always useful. 'No, come back! I'm sorry!'

Lana turned back. 'Is it true that you and Caine broke up?'

Diana laughed. 'No! I just started that rumour to see how quickly it would get around. And as I only told Drake this morning, it sure did go around fast!'

'Penny told me and Taylor just now. I think it's because she knows Taylor likes Caine.' Lana left out the fact that she liked Caine too.

'Let's have some fun with Taylor then, shall we?' A cunning smile appeared on Diana's face.

Lana smiled. This would be fun!