Disclaimer: I do not own Total Drama or any of its characters.

A/N: Okay people...I'm a little embarrassed to admit this but a few weeks ago I learned about the Total Drama Wiki. I learned that Courtney has parents and a brother...? Well anyway, my evaluation of their family was way off mark, however I ask that you just forget about it since they aren't so very important with my story.

In other news I just finished finals for the semester, don't ask me how it went -_-lll

So I should be able to focus on my fanfictions until next semester which begins in spring.

(Courtney's POV)

It was Monday and Courtney was up getting ready for school. Dressing in her green capris, and her white blouse she looked back to Carol who was sleeping soundly on the bed. Taking the time to hide the t-shirt, and the wooden skull she brushed her hair and looked at herself in the bathroom window. Her eyes were red and slightly puffy from all the crying. Sighing she took some eye drops and put a cold wet towel over her eyes. 'That idiot Duncan, that stupid, grotesque, ogre-like, junkyard dog...' she thought bitterly doing her very best to keep from crying again. Taking a deep breathe she smiled into the mirror. "Oh who needs that Neanderthal anyway? Courtney, you're smart! You're pretty too! You've got the package, you deserve so much better than...than that!" she said to her reflection. Smiling again she headed to the kitchen and pulled out some eggs and bread.

Logan came to the kitchen and smiled to his daughter. "Morning pumpkin." he said kissing her head. "Ready for school? I know you missed a couple of weeks." he said.

"Don't worry dad, I'm smart. I can catch up easily." she said smiling. "And after school, I'll go look for a part-time job." she said. Larson frowned and sighed tying his tie.

"I'm sorry Courtney. I wish things were different." he said. "You shouldn't be working, you should be enjoying your school life, devoting your time to clubs and events. Like before..." Courtney frowned and looked to Larson.

"Don't worry dad. I've spent enough time to make it look good for college. Besides I want to ease the load off your shoulders. Work experience will look good on career resumes too." she added with a smile. Finishing breakfast she handed it to Larson and served some coffee. "I'll eat a poptart and some coffee too so give this plate to Carol." she said going upstairs to wake her up.

Morning chores done Courtney said her goodbyes and headed off to school. It was close enough so she was alright with walking. She was a bit hesitant about attending. Duncan moved to her city so they would be able to go to school together so she knew she'd run into the asshole eventually. Heaving a sigh she kicked a stone on the sidewalk and looked up again seeing Duncan at the corner of the intersection. Quickly Courtney hid behind the side of a house. 'What the hell am I hiding for?' she thought to herself biting her lip but peeked to Duncan. Glaring at his back she watched him just standing there. "Jesus, just go. The hell are you waiting for anyway? I'm going to be late." she whispered to herself.

Her eyes shot wide open when she saw a family goth girl rush to Duncan and kissed him before the two held hands heading to her school. Courtney felt as though the ground was going to give beneath her feet. It was hard enough imaging to spend school with Duncan, but now Gwen was going to be there too?!

Slamming her hand against the side of the house she growled audibly having had enough and walked right past them from across the street. She made no eye contact and headed to school. She wondered if they noticed her, if Duncan even remembered that she went to the school. "You insensitive jerk..." she mumbled under her breath and walked inside the school.

In class she sat on her desk her cheek against her hand as he elbow rested against the desk. Everyone was talking to their friends, hanging out, and talking until class would begin. Courtney didn't have any friends, her mouth took care of that. Her mouth brought a lot of people to dislike her. Back then it didn't matter because she always had Duncan. She wished Bridgette was there in school with her. She missed having someone to talk to. Trying to make friends at this point was useless and her pride wouldn't allow her to kiss someone's ass for some company.

The bell rang and class would begin.

(Duncan's POV)

Duncan dressed in the usual, skull t-shirt and some pants. Brushing his mohawk looked into the mirror thinking about how this would be his first day back since the show. He's gotten into the habit of waking up on time and going to school thanks to Courtney. It was annoying, but back then he didn't mind because he got to see Courtney.

Thinking back on it he shook his head. "That crazy controlling bitch." he muttered bitterly slamming his comb down. He loved her, he truely loved her, but she was a gold digging, high maintenance, bitch. All the time, she was poking and prying him about cutting his mohawk off, getting rid of piercings, changing his attitude, changing him all together. I mean he loved her for all that she was, flaws and all. Couldn't she do the same?

Not only that she pawned every gift he gave her. Everything! It was like she was secretly trying to milk out all his money for herself. The bitch was already loaded, what the hell did she need more money for? Sighing he calmed himself down and grabbed his backpack. Eating a poptart he got a call from Gwen. Smiling he answered, "What's up babe?" he asked.

"Morning Duncan." she said chuckling on the other end of the line. "I'm going to meet you at the intersection by your house." she said. "You can walk me to my new school there."

"Looking forward to it babe." he said, "How did you convince your mom to move out?" he asked.

"My cousin lives close by and I told my mom that the school here was good." she said. "She really doesn't like you, I had to lie and tell her you weren't in town anymore." she said chuckling. It was no news to Duncan, most parents didn't like him. Logan gave him a chance at least. Shaking his head he turned back to Gwen not wanting to think about Courtney for another second longer.

"Well anyway, I'll see you there. Later babe." he said hanging up and walked to school. He bought a motorcycle when he won season 2 of the show and got his license to use it, but he wasn't allowed to ride it to school apparently. He wouldn't give a shit but Courtney made him keep it at home. Growling audibly he slammed his hand against the side of a house he walked by and took a deep breath. Get that woman out of my head!

"Duncan?" Gwen asked approaching the delinquent. She kissed him on the lips happy to see him. "You seemed kind of pissed off, did something happen?" she asked him. Duncan shook his head smirking to Gwen.

"Nah, just kind of pissed I can't bring my boke to school." he said.

"Since when did you care about school rules? Aren't you the rule breaker?" she asked chuckling. It was true, why didn't he just rode his bike to school?

"Nah, I just want an easy morning today." he said laughing with her. He turned to head to school and caught a glance of short brown hair and green capris. His chest tightened for a moment. It had been a while since he'd seen her. Maybe only a week but now he had to deal with going to class with her. "Jesus..." he sighed under his breath.

Gwen noticed his glance and was quick to hold his hand. "Let's go." she said pretending she didn't see Courtney. She didn't care about her, she had the guy she liked with her now, everyone else didn't matter anymore.

Duncan watched from afar as Courtney walked into the school. Even though he was angry at her for all the shit he put her through, deep down he felt a tremendous amount of guilt. He asked himself why, but shook the thought away not wanting anything to do with her anymore. Which proved to be harder than he could have ever imagined.

That's the end of it guys! Not the real ending, just the end of this chapter. Anyway I have a HUGE message on my profile that greatly concerns whether I continue this story or not so please, I recommend you to go check it out. Every one of you counts, I mean it.

Question of the chapter:

If you are on Duncan's side of things, what would you say to Courtney? If you are on Courtney's side of things, what would you say to Duncan? Both as an outsider.

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