PART II

Since it was the last day of class, teachers were a little lenient on students' attendance. However, it differs for the graduating class since they still have rehearsals for the ceremony. Being the class valedictorian, Alex had to set an example. It was another reason why she was in school today. Alex Kelly was known to be carefree at times but she is Miss Perfect among other titles. Everyone admired her. The students looked up to her and Miss Second Best, Marissa Cooper.

Marissa, as her title simply describes, is the second best student in the graduating class. She is the salutatorian, student council vice president, any title only second to Alex. One would think they had a rivalry, yet by some miracle, they didn't. They were civil with each other though it seemed they try to avoid getting in each other's way. They do not involve themselves in arguments with each other. They do sometimes, on school debates but, that doesn't really count.

8:01AM

Marissa propped herself on her chair silently. Her best friend, Summer Roberts sat on her right seemingly bored as well. She was here in school spending her last hours in high school sitting on the same desk since the beginning of the school year, waiting for the day to start.

8:05 AM

The class' attention stirred towards the door. Alex Kelly had just arrived. With a grin, Alex winked her way across the student body and towards her seat. It caused Summer to roll her eyes and Marissa to giggle slightly.

"We're finally leaving this dump huh?" Alex questioned taking a seat beside Marissa.

"Uh huh."

"Did you receive a letter by any chance?"

"Why would I get one?" Marissa replied, arching one of her eyebrows.

"No reason."

"Class, settle down!" The teacher finally came.

The class dissolved into mumbles and rants of disappointment.

8:20AM

Her eyes were weary and she was obviously sleepy. She ran her hand through her blonde locks before making a stretch. She thought about the letter and what it meant. It should be from a graduating student. The line "we're graduating" gave it away. Just then she felt a tip of a pen on her back.

Jodie.

"I heard you got a love letter today." Jodie leaned in to whisper.

"Is it all around campus already?" Alex replied putting a hand on her forehead.

"Hell no. Taylor kind of slipped."

The two didn't know Marissa and Summer were eavesdropping on their conversation. Summer noticed a sad look on her best friend's face. Marissa liked Alex. No. Marissa was in love with Alex but wasn't in track to tell her.

"It's nothing really. I don't even know who it's from." Alex replied shrugging her shoulders.

"Awww… Are you going to the party at Ryan's tonight?"

"No."

"Why not?"

"I…" Alex turned around to reply but the teacher caught them.

"Ehem." The teacher cleared his throat, earning the duos attention.

Alex and Jodie straightened themselves up and mouthed "sorry."

9:01AM

Marissa was doodling on her notebook while the rest of the class wondered why their togas were pink. Suddenly she saw a new message on her blackberry. It was from Summer.

Summ: Did you hear what they were talking about?

Riss: Yeah.

Summ: Someone likes your blonde and is not afraid to show it.

Marissa rolled her eyes before she replied.

Riss: My blonde? She doesn't even know.

Summ: That's why you have to tell her.

Riss: No.

Summ: Come on!

Riss: I said no.

Summ: Are you going to let this day end without telling her?

Riss: Yes. We've been over this conversation.

Summ: How could I forget?

Riss: She doesn't need to know. I'm attending Yale with her so no reason to spoil my image.

Summ: Pfft! Fine. If she hooks up with that girl, don't go crying on my shoulder.

Riss: Who said it was a girl?

Summer rolled her eyes before sending out her reply.

Summ: Alex Kelly is gay. Everyone knows that. I think you're the only one in denial.

Marissa read it and faked a smile. Inside she was raising hell angry at who could have the guts to tell the blonde their feelings. She turned to Alex, who as if on queue, flashed her winning smile. Marissa could feel her heart stop and start at the same time - Just like those in the movies.

That would be some lucky girl.

9:40AM

"We're ready for your speeches Miss Kelly, Miss Cooper."

Alex stood up but didn't walk towards the teacher.

"Sir, I think we should keep that as a surprise. I don't want these hooligans to sleep through my speech because they already heard it." Alex spoke up with a grin.

The class dissolves into giggles. Their teacher let out an exasperated sigh. He thought it was a good thing this was the last day.

"Fine. What would your class do then? Rehearsals are not till 1PM."

"How about we just hang out with our friends?" Jodie suggested hoping for some Summer Time.

"I can't have you running around halls interrupting everyone else's class."

"We promise to behave!" Summer replied hoping for her Jodie Time.

"Fine. See you later at the gym."

Most of the students were packing up their things while the others have already left the room. Alex was still on her desk contemplating on the letter while Marissa contemplated about her. Summer and Jodie were starting to cuddle while Seth and Taylor were starting to argue about heaven knows what. Ryan was at a corner silent, but definitely planning something.

Marissa stood up and was about to ask Alex something when she got a message on her blackberry. Alex stared at her confused but later on dismissed the taller girl's actions. There were other things on her mind. The blonde stood up and left the room.

Ryan: Can we talk?

The message read. Marissa sighed as she watched Alex's leaving the room. Her eyes turned to Ryan who was smiling at her.

Now this is your typical High School love triangle. A loves B. B loves C. C loves A. If we substitute their names.

Ryan loves Marissa. Marissa loves Alex. Alex loves someone but hopefully it was Marissa.

Ryan did try hard to capture Marissa heart throughout high school. They even dated once. But Marissa knew it wouldn't work out. She wanted some other blonde in her life. It was definitely not Ryan.

"This better be good." She mumbled.