Massie was trying to fall asleep but, she just couldn't she was busy thinking. Of Derrick. Why? Massie tossed and turned till it was about four in the morning. She couldn't help but, think about the way he just knocked on her window. She turned to her left and got the Strawberry blow pop that was sitting on her night stand. She held it in her hand it was like she could still feel the warmth of Derrick's hand when she touched it.

Massie got up and walked to her computer. She signed on IM and no one appeared to be on. She walked over to her bed and lay back down. How sweet of him. She thought. I've never experienced this kind of thing. Love. It's really scary but, really thrilling. Derrick could have anyone and yet, he looked at me. Could I like him too? I guess it wouldn't hurt to secretly like him. And with that Massie fell into a deep peaceful sleep.

XX

Alicia walked the halls of Briarwood and spotted Kristen. "Hey!" Alicia smiled brightly.

"Hey." Kristen said. "Oh, Dyl called and she said she'll be absent."

"Why?" Alicia asked.

"She has he flu."

"Ew." Alicia made a face. "She always gets the flu. Anyway, I have a huge problem!"

"What?" Kristen asked.

"Nina, my cousin is coming to Westchester!" Alicia exclaimed and Kristen's eyes grew. Nina was Alicia's full Spanish cousin. She was a major slut from what they all remembered.

"But, Derrick… and and and Massie. No!" Kristen uttered.

"I know." Alicia whined. Derrick and Nina had a "thing". And someone like Nina Callas can make any guy forget about any girl. And Derrick was just so vulnerable.

"So, what are we going to do?" Kristen asked. Alicia shrugged we really can't do anything about it. I mean if Nina comes she comes and we can't stop that. We just should warn Derrick ahead of time. And threat to kill him if he screws up and falls for Nina."

Kristen nodded in agreement. "Yeah. That's a good idea."

"Boys are so stupid." Alicia said. Kristen nodded.

"Hey!" Derrick smiled brightly as he walked up to them. The hallways was a bit empty considering, it was only seven

"Hey, Derrick." Kristen said blankly. "Uhm, you know Alicia has news for you."

Alicia's eyes widen and she looked at Kristen. "Me?"

Kristen nodded. "uh… yeah."

Alicia shook her head and mouthed. "No."

Kristen elbowed her. "Just go."

Derrick stared at the two girls back and fourth. "Uh, care to share?" he girls exchanged looks and shrugged then, Alicia decided to speak.

"My cousin, Nina, is coming to Westchester this week." Alicia said point blank and stared at Derrick. Derrick had no expression what so ever. He just stood there staring at something but, not anything in particular. Derrick's eyes were there but, lost. Strange. Alicia thought.

"Oh." Derrick finally, said. Oh? Alicia shouted in her mind. Oh, is the best you got? Oh? Oh, is like, a letter! Ugh!

"Soooo…?" Kristen tried to strike up conversation.

"So?" Derrick shrugged. "Big deal."

"Yeah, right." Alicia laughed. "Big deal is what you say when you used to have a crush on her. You don't say big deal when you've spent so much time making out with her."

Derrick had a mischievous smile on his face. "Yeah, I can't forget those awesome times."

Alicia smacked him. "Don't even. I mean don' you have your eye on the beautiful Massie Block?"

"Kristen, uh, can I talk to you?" Kemp said as he approached them. Kristen nodded. "Sure." Kristen followed Kemp and they disappeared when they walked into another hallway.

"So, anyway." Alicia said. "Don't you?'

Derrick blushed a little. That threw Alicia off. Derrick Harrington does NOT blush. It's not cool according to him. Derrick looked at his shoes then spoke. "Well, honestly, Leesh, I did like her. But, I'm no so sure anymore."

Alicia frowned Derrick's eyes were too filled with joy. He was lying. Alicia knew Derrick very well. "Liar."

Derrick smiled. "You know me too well, Alicia Rivera."

Alicia smiled back. "Yeah. I'm like a super hero."

"So, tell me what color my underwear is." Derrick teased.

"Black?" Alicia guessed.

Derrick gasped. "How did you know?"

Alicia laughed. "Okay, seriously."

"Seriously my underwear is black." Derrick said playing dumb.

"Derrick!" Alicia said.

"Okay, okay." Derrick turned seriously. "Honestly, I don't know."

"Don't know?" Alicia asked. "Meaning?"

"I don't know if I can allow myself to like her." Derrick shrugged.

XX

The next day, Massie went to Alicia's house for a Saturday movie. Massie went in The Rivera's large mansion. The Rivera's house keeper let her in and Massie made her way to the movie room. Everyone was there, including Derrick.

"Hey Massie." Alicia and Kristen said in unison. Dylan was still sick. Massie gave a small wave and took a seat next to… Derrick. It the only available seat. Alicia pulled out a DVD and turned off the lights.

"What are we watching?" Plovert asked.

"Uh... I just chose by random. So, it's Transformers." Alicia replied.

Everyone was pretty quiet when the movie started playing. The room was dark and smelled of buttered popcorn. Derrick was right next to Massie. How awkward Massie thought. Derrick was completely focused on the movie. He didn't even look Massie's direction. Massie sighed silently. Derrick heard her and he just took a quick glimpse of her. Ugh? Was he mad at me? Massie kept asking herself. Hmph! Fine!

And as the movie came to a close end, the Rivera's front door opened and Alicia's parents came in with the housekeeper carrying Louis Vuitton suitcases. After they came in a tall, slim, and exotic girl entered the room. she was gorgeous and she was wearing a top that looked like it belonged to an eight year old. She had on tight jeans and high heels. She was wearing Chanel sunglasses and she mad her way toward the living room. Massie just stared at her and stare at Derrick stare at her. Ugh. Massie thought.

"Hola!" She greeted and took off her sunglasses. Her red cherry lip stick was very visible in the dark room. "Hola, everyone." She said in a thick Spanish accent. "hi." Everyone said slowly.

Kemp stood up and smiled brightly. "Hey Nina." He smiled brightly. "Hey." Nina said and gave him a sultry wink. Nina looked around and stared squarely at Massie. Alicia spoke up. "Uhm, Nina. This is Massie block. Cam's cousin."

Massie stood up next to Alicia and gave a smile to Nina. "Oh, Cam's cousin? I could've sworn you were Derrick's girl." Nina said.

Massie almost choked. "What?! No!"

Derrick stood up too. "Yeah, Nina me and Block are nothing but, friends." Nina gave Derrick a long hard stare. "Still single?"

Derrick coughed. "Uh, yeah." Nina pushed a strand of hair back. "Nice. Wanna go out later?"

Everyone stared at Derrick and then, at Massie. Massie and Derrick felt everyone's stares on them. They looked at each other for a moment. One moment. A moment that felt like they were lost in their own world. Where it felt like it was just them alone on top of the world.

"Well." Nina snapped her fingers bringing them back to reality. Derrick quickly turned to nina. "Uh, yeah, sure."

Nina smiled brightly and Massie turned away. Because the war between Massie Block and Nina Callas has started.

Thanks for all the reviews! Yes, this chapter sucked a bit, well, in my opinion. But, hope you'll review. Oh, and my story "The clique diaries" will be continued sometime next week. =) so, hope you guys will read that story. =) so, anyway, the reviews are totally appreciated and suggestions are very welcome. =)

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