"What happened?" I asked as I paced with Tyler. We were making our way to the school's clinic.

"We don't know.." he said, his voice seemed desperate like he too wanted to know the reason. "Ali found her in the girl's bathroom all bloody on the floor. She said that one of the mirrors were broken and the glass was scattered on the floor."

I couldn't believe this information. Lily wasn't that nice of a person but even she didn't deserve this. I racked through my brain any possible suspects who might've been responsible for this. Lily didn't have enemies or anything but she also didn't have a lot of friends.

I suddenly remembered when we planned to ditch school to go to an amusement park. We were already there and the only thing that stopped us was that Lily told on us. Someone must've sent sent a group message to the whole Glee club and Lily used that info to rat us out.

She wasn't at Shanna's party because those two didn't like each other. They never did. Lily always got the solos in glee club all until Shanna joined. Mr. Larsen liked Shanna and her voice was just amazing. Over time, Shanna got more solos than Lily and this made Lily upset. She started detaching herself from everyone in glee and she didn't talk to anyone anymore. It got worse when her bestfriend, Aylin started dating Charlie. Aylin spent lesser time with Lily and Lily resented both of them for that and she had no one to talk to now that Aylin was gone. She started ditching Glee club practices and this worried Mr. Larsen.

I tried talking to her once.

(Flashback)

Based on info from Aylin, Lily had a huge crush on me. I decided to talk to her per Mr. Larsen's orders.

It was lunch time and Lily was sitting by herself. I decided to sit with her.

"Hey there Lily." I said as I sat in front of her. Her eyes grew wide and she started to turn pink. Yep. She certainly had a crush on me.

"H-hi B-blake.." she stuttered. I gave her a smile and she flushed even more.

"So how are you?" I asked, still smiling.

"I'm g-good." She said, trying to smile too.

We kept on chatting with each other and Lily was all smiles. We talked about a lot of stuff. Easy, safe topics like 'How are your classes' and 'What have you been up to lately'. I anxiously checked on my watch and lunch period was about to end. I had to deal with the topic I knew would drive Lily away. I had to do what Mr. Larsen wanted me to do.

"Why don't you attend Glee club anymore?" I asked flatly. Lily's face suddenly fell and her expression turned cold.

"Is that why you sat with me, Blake?" she asked, her voice a little hurt. "To interrogate my sudden actions?"

"No…. I … uh.." I was about to lie to her but looking at Lily's eyes, I just couldn't bring myself to do it. Her expression was a mix of hurt, anger and disappointment.

"Yes…." I said weakly.

"I knew you were no different than anyone in that stupid group." She said. Lily pushed her tray and stood up.

"Lily wait." I said as I grabbed her hand. "Please…just hear me out.."

I don't know if it was my hand that stopped her or if it was my plea but nevertheless, Lily sat back down.

"We need you in Glee club" I begged

"Why?" she asked.

"Your like one of the best singers in Glee club. We need you, It's not the same without you. You have a great voice" I said.

"So great that I always sing back up for Shanna?" she argued.

"I…uh… I'm sure that we can talk to Mr. Larsen about that." I said.

"And I'm sure he'll do nothing about it…" She countered.

"Just come back to Glee club, please…" I looked at her eyes intently, pleadingly and suddenly Lily's expression softened and I held her hand. "Please…" I begged.

"Fine, I'll think about it." she said.

"Thank you" I said as I smiled at her and squeezed her hand."Thank you Lily."

(Flashback Ends)

I ran with Tyler to the clinic at an easy pace. I couldv'e gotten there faster but I kept in line with Tyler, not wanting to leave him behind. I couldn't stop thinking about who could've done it. I felt really bad for Lily, she didn't deserve any of this.

As we got to the clinic, the other members of glee club were standing by Lily's bed. They all looked at us as we entered the room. Lily was lying down on the clinic bed. Her arms were bandaged up and she had a few bandages on her face too. She was awake though.

"Hey there Lily" I said giving her a small smile. She smiled back at me and somehow I could see how she was happy that I was there.

"Hi Blake." she said.

"How are you?" I asked as I eyed her.

"I"m good." she replied. Nostalgia hit me. A sense of familiarity washed over me. The conversation was just like at the cafeteria. On how Lily and I talked happily to each other and how vibrant she was as she saw me. I shook my head slightly. This was different. This is a more serious matter

"Who did this to you?" I asked. Everyone around me gave a meaningful look at me but I ignored them. I wanted to know what happened to Lily.

"No one." Lily muttered. "I just slipped in the bathroom and hit my head on the mirror." she said. The way she said it though was different. Something about the story made me think Lily was lying. Like her story was just a cover up.

"Are you sure? Didn't you get atta-" I started.

"Blake." Nellie warned.

I looked at her and she stared at me meaningfully. Her golden brown eyes passing a silent message. I couldn't quite get. She mouthed 'don't' and shook her head and I understood then. Don't. Don't ask anymore.

"Well, I hope you get better." I said quickly to Lily and she smiled at me.

When the nurse assured us that Lily had no major injuries and that all she needed was to rest to recover lost blood, we soon left her so that she could rest, As I was walking, Nellie walked next to me and I knew she wanted to talk to me about something.

"I know you don't buy it." Nellie stated.

"Don't buy what?" I asked.

"Lily's story. Who do you think did it to her?" Nellie asked.

"I don't know… do you know?" I asked. Nellie shook her head

"What sadistic guy in their right mind would be sick enough to do that to her." I said in disgust.

"Girl." Nellie said flatly.

"What?"

"Girl. It was a girl who did it." Nellie said so surely.

"How are you so sure it was a 'she' who did this?" I asked.

"Because she was found in the girl's bathroom" Nellie concluded like it was the most obvious thing in the world.

"Maybe a guy did it and dragged her there" I suggested

"I doubt it.." she said.

"Well, how will we know if Lily herself doesn't want to tell.." I said as I tossed my hands in the air as a sign of frustration.

"How about we work together and find out who did it?" Nellie offered. My heart suddenly skipped a beat. Working with Nellie to solve a mystery? Oh my god. That would be a dream come true. I could use this opportunity to get closer to her.

"Okay." I said.

"Great. First we have to-" she started to say. Then suddenly two figures approached us. It was Michael and Shanna.

"Hey guys." I said as I smiled at the newcomers. Shanna smiled back but Michael's expression was anxious. What could be up with him? He didn't seem like his normal self.

"Did you hear about Lily?" Nellie asked.

"Yeah… I feel bad for her.." Shanna said sadly. Michael gave Shanna a look. Shanna looked at Michael meaningfully. Michael's eyes widened and he shuddered. Weird.

"Anything wrong Mikey? You look like you've seen a ghost." I said jokingly. Michael didn't laugh though instead he stared at me and his eyes looked terrified. I didn't know what was up with that.

"No… I'm good.." Michael said but somehow, like Lily earlier, I felt he was lying to me.