The second day of junior year for Lilly Truscott was.. well, terrifying.

The entire day she was jumpy and nervous. She was stuttering all over the place. Always glancing around. Making sure she didn't see him. Miley was noticing her odd behavior. Hell, even Jake was noticing.

"Are you sure you're okay?" Miley asked her friend. Her face was masked with concern.

Lilly smiled weakly. "I told you. I'm fine."

"Okay.." Miley said, unconvinced.

The third period bell rang and Lilly quickly gathered her Trigonometry books from her locker. She looked at Miley, who was searching her unorganized locker for her notebook. Lilly tapped her foot impatiently. "Come on. I don't wanna be late."

Miley groaned. "I can't find my notebook!"

Lilly sighed. She reached into Miley's locker, pulling out a purple five-star with the word "Trig" written across in black sharpie. Miley smiled uneasily. "Thanks." She chuckled.

Lilly rolled her eyes. Walking ahead of her friend, she speed-walked to her class.

She took her seat immediately, placing her books on top of her desk. Miley sat right next to her. "There's something going on with you today." Miley persisted.

Lilly slammed her pink Coach purse onto her desk, turning to face Miley with wide eyes. She was annoyed. "Honestly, Miley! I've told you all morning there is absolutely nothing-"

"No way! Lilly?!"

Lilly froze in place. She didn't bother to finish her sentence, instead just looked in Miley's direction with a look of panic. Miley's face read, What the hell?. Lilly didn't care at the moment, for her heart had stopped and all of her words were suddenly caught in her throat.

Miley waved a hand in front of Lilly's face. "Hello? Lilly!"

Lilly suddenly snapped out of it. She gulped. "Yeah?" It came out more of a squeak.

Miley pursed her lips. "Um-" She pointed to behind Lilly's desk. "-Apparently he knows you."

Unable to avoid the unavoidable, Lilly slowly turned around in her seat. She wanted to scream.

There, standing right behind her, wearing a big stupid grin was Oliver Oken. Yes, that same Oliver Oken she met just two weeks before. Should she kill herself now or later?

"Hey!" He beamed, leaning in and giving her a hug. Her eyes widened. People were staring curiously now. She inwardly groaned.

He released her. "You go here?!" He took the seat in front of her.

She nodded. "Obviously." She said, her eyes cold and voice low.

"Oh." He furrowed his eyebrows. "So.. how've you been? I tried texting you. Did you get any of them?"

She avoided the questionable gaze she knew Miley was sending her. She sighed. "I thought you lived in San Clemente." She leaned and in whispered.

He shrugged. "I did. We just moved here last weekend." It was then that he became interested as to why she was there. "And I thought you lived in Orange County?"

This is when Miley piped up. "Orange County?" Lilly glared at her. She didn't seem to get it. "Lilly, how do you know him?"

"Oh," Oliver started. "We met-"

"Alright, we're going to be starting our first lesson today." Mr. Fuller said, standing up from his desk.

Lilly was relieved. Oliver turned around in his seat. Miley looked at Lilly, as if saying 'You have a lot of explaining to do.'

--

When Trig finally decided to end, Lilly gathered her things and rushed as quickly as she could out of the classroom. She was seriously contemplating whether or not she wanted to go to nurses office and fake sick so she could be sent home. She decided against it, though. She was going to have to deal with it sooner or later.

"Lilly!" Miley shouted, her normally chipper attitude unrepresented. "What the hell?!"

Lilly turned around upon hearing Miley yell. She grabbed her hand and lead her into the girls bathroom.

Miley's face was softer then before. It wasn't like her to stay mad. "Seriously, Lilly. What aren't you telling me?"

Lilly sighed. She rubbed her temples. "This can't be happening." She groaned.

"What can't be happening?" Miley asked, confused.

"My house. After school." Lilly said. "It might take a while."

Miley sighed, but nodded anyways. "Fine."

"I have English now. I'll see you at lunch." Lilly told her, books in hand as she exited the bathroom.

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"Dude! You're in my English class too?!" Oliver smiled. Excitement was etched into his face. Lilly almost felt sorry for him.

"How great.." She muttered.

He followed her to her seat in the back of the classroom. He placed his books on the desk beside hers. "Is there assigned seating?"

Lilly shook her head. "No. Unfortunately." She mumbled the last part.

He graciously sat down next to her. Sighing, he faced her. "Okay, did I do something?"

She turned to look at him. He looked completely lost. She was probably the only person he knew (or thought he knew) in this entire school. Lilly's features softened. She sighed. "No, you didn't."

He looked aggravated. "Then why are you acting so.." He groaned. "I don't know. You're just different."

For some strange reason, this set her off. "We hung out for three days." She explained. "You think you know me so well? Check again." She stood up from her desk, grabbing her purse and moving to the seat next to Jacqueline, who was also in her English class.

Oliver was baffled. He didn't understand why Lilly was acting like this. Did she not want him here? It wasn't like her knew she went to this school. She told him she went to public school.

He froze. What was Lilly doing here? And isn't she supposed to live in Orange County?!

Lost in his thoughts, he didn't even realize that class had begun. He sighed, reluctantly taking out his notebook and copying what was written on the smart board.

Lunch finally came and Lilly sat with her normal crew. She barely touched her salad. She wasn't feeling hungry today. Scanning the cafeteria, her eyes landed on the one person she was looking for. She saw Oliver in the left hand corner sitting with Kyle Denn, a boy she recognized from freshmen year. He was tall, with wavy brown hair that fell across his forehead. She had forgotten about him. He used to have the biggest crush on Miley. Lilly giggled at the memory.

The lunch bell rang and Lilly threw away her untouched salad. As everyone was piling out of the cafeteria, Lilly felt her hand being tugged at. She was suddenly pressed lightly against the cold wall. "Jake!" She cried out, seeing her boyfriend grinning in front of her.

Instead of answering her, he kissed her. His tounge grazed her lips, begging for entrance. His hands were snaked around her waist. She pushed him off. "Not now, okay?" She raised her eyebrows, using a soft tone in her voice. She clutched her books in her hand. "Hang out tonight?" She's been distant lately, and she actually felt pretty bad for him. She thought she owed him at least one night to hang out and just be alone.

Looking disappointed, Jake sighed. "Alright." A smile crept across his face. "I'll be over around seven."

She smiled. "Can't wait." She leaned in and gave him a peck on the lips.

--

"Dude, what are you looking at?" Kyle Denn asked the new boy, Oliver Oken. He decided to be friendly and take him under his wing, knowing that no one else would. When Oliver didn't answer, Kyle followed his graze.

He sighed. Here we go, he thought. "That's Lilly Truscott." He explained.

Oliver looked at the curly-head boy incredulously. "You mean Lilly Stewart."

Kyle furrowed his eyebrows. "Uh.. No. Lilly Truscott. Her best friend's last name is Stewart."

"Are you sure?" Oliver questioned.

Kyle nodded. "Trust me. I've been to school with her since kindergarten."

"Oh." He sounded let down. He was lied too. There were so many questions that needed to be answered. "Who's that boy she's with?"

"You have a lot to learn." Kyle chuckled. "That's Jake Ryan, her boyfriend. They're kind of the schools golden couple. Everyone knows them."

"So.. Lilly's popular?" Oliver asked.

Kyle laughed. "Let's just say she's the main topic of gossip around here. Most girls hate her."

Oliver raised his eyebrows. "Jealousy?"

Kyle nodded. He noticed Oliver's gaze towards her and suddenly started shaking his head frantically. "I know what you're thinking, man. But I have to warn you. Stop. Now."

Oliver furrowed his eyebrows. "What are you talking about?"

"No offense, but she's way out of your league. And even if she wasn't, good luck trying to break up her Jake." He explained.

Oliver shook his head. "Dude! No.. I wasn't thinking anything like that. I just was interested in my classmates.. That's all. Yeah."

Kyle looked unconvinced. "Yeah. Okay."

Oliver rolled his eyes. "I'm gonna be late. I'll catch up with you later."

Kyle waved. "Poor kid." He mumbled to himself, walking off to his own class.

--

"So, that's why you spit lemonade all over me yesterday when I mentioned his name?" Miley asked, sitting crossed legged on Lilly's bed. She just heard Lilly's entire story of this Oliver kid.

Lilly nodded. "Yes."

"Okay.." Miley nodded slowly. "..And you're afraid of him finding out all of your lies?"

Lilly sighed. "He obviously knows by now." She bit her lip. "I'm kind of afraid to face him.."

Miley furrowed his eyebrows. "What kind of hold does this boy have on you, Lils?"

Lilly's head shot directly in Miley's direction. She was taken aback. "Um. Absolutely not." Lilly crossed her arms. "He has no hold."

Miley raised her eyebrows knowingly. "Not to mention Jake."

"Miley, do you hear yourself right now?" Lilly asked, annoyed. "I love Jake, okay?"

Miley's eyes widened. "Did you just say.. you love Jake Ryan?"

"Yeah I-"

Her sentence was cut off by a knock at her bedroom door. Sharing a confused looked with Miley she went and answered the door.

"Wow, speak of the devil." Miley smirked. Jake was standing in the doorway.

"Is it seven already?" Lilly asked.

Miley checked her phone. "Actually, it's 7:08." She grinned. "You late, Jake."

Jake laughed. "Can I ever be forgiven?"

Lilly rolled her eyes. "Just come in."

Miley stood up from the bed. "And that's my cue to leave." She walked towards the door. "I'll call you tonight, Lils."

"Kay." Lilly giggled as Jake whispered something into her ear.

Miley rolled her eyes before shutting the door behind her and leaving Lilly with Jake.

There was absolutely no way Lilly could love Jake. She didn't. Miley didn't believe it. She refused too. Lilly could do a lot better. She didn't belong with Jake. Miley sighed. She could feel drama coming on.. and she didn't like it. Not at all.

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Ugh. Sorry for the wait. I know I said Monday.

But, I got it up. Even thought I'm not too happy with it.

I'm not sure when the next chapter will be, sometime in then next week, though.

While waiting.. How about reviews? :)

Love,

Steph.