A/N This is one month later.

I've finally settled into a routine. Everyday after school I go to the Davenports house and practice with Adam and Chase. After practice I study with Chase, and always decline dinner unless Leo says something. Caitlin has made peace with my rejection and now we're friends. The football team doesn't mess with me and Rodney has a healthy fear of me. Owen and I are friends, but we don't hang out except we are in a group. Maya avoided me, till I came to school with a black eye, most people thought I got into another fight, she thought Douglas did it. He did but I didn't tell her that, but we did make peace and become friends. I eat lunch with Adam, Chase, and Leo on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays. On Tuesdays and Thursdays I eat lunch with Bree, Caitlin, and Owen. Douglas is still is mean as ever. (A/N That was just to get you caught up.)

"I think its time we infiltrate their lab." Douglas says as he casually reads the paper.

I almost spit my orange juice all over him, really now? Don't you think it's to soon? Is what I want to say, instead I say, "Yes sir. After school I'll try to find their lab."

He looks over the paper and raises an eyebrow at me, "I expect success, S-U-C-C-E-S-S. I don't care if you 'tried' your best, don't come back till there are cameras in the lab."

I hang my head, "Understood."

"Good. Now go to school, I don't want a call from Principle Perry, she creeps me out." He resumes reading his newspaper.

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I sit down at lunch with Adam and Leo. Chase hasn't arrived yet.

"Hey guys." Chase greets as he sits down.

"Maya just told me that the band contest we planned on entering, has been canceled. Something to do with funds, she didn't know the details, and now we can't preform." Chase ends his speech.

I look around the table; no ones really disappointed except Adam. I don't really care, but it's the only reason I go to their house after school. Sometimes I study with Chase or Bree, but that's not going to guarantee I'll be at their house today. I'm toast. Is what runs through my mind before I hear Chase say my name.

"Hey Marcus, do you want to come to our house after school today? We can get a head start on our project." Chase offers as he plays with the food on his plate.

"K." I respond, externally indifferent, but internally relieved.

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The rest of the day goes by in a blur, and then I'm standing on the Davenports front porch.

"Come on in." Tasha ushers me in before closing the door. "Adam told me about the concert, I wish there was something we could do." The concern in Tasha's voice for her children's happiness is weakening my trust in Douglas's plan. Will we be helping them out, or hurting them?

"I don't think there's anything that anyone could do." I respond.

"Chase is up in his room, do you want me to show you where it is?" Tasha asks.

"No thank you." I respond before heading off to Chases room. I have the house memorized, since I practically live hear, but I still don't know where the lab is.

"Hey Marcus." Chase greets as I knock on his open door.

I walk over and dump my stuff on the floor before lying down on his couch. Chase seems to be enthralled by something on his computer, so I excuse my self to go use the guest bathroom.

I see Leo muttering to himself as he walks downstairs, the only word I understand is lab so I follow. We walk past the kitchen to a beige wall. Leo turns to the wall and a keypad appears, I memorize the code he types in. An elevator appears and Leo steps in, still unaware of my presence. I watch as the numbers change till they stop, signifying that Leo came to his stop.

Now it's my turn, I type the code in and wait for the elevator to come back up. When the doors open I step in, a little worried that Chase will notice I'm gone. There are three buttons, I click them all unsure which one is for the lab. The first floor is an art vault; the pictures prove that Mr. Davenport has a huge ego. The second floor is a weapons vault; the weapons are high tech and look like very dangerous. I mentally put that information away, for a rainy day. The third and final floor is the lab. I step out, wondering where Leo is. I can't hear him, so proceed to put the Nano cameras everywhere. Once I'm done I scurry back onto the elevator, afraid that one of the Davenports or Dooley will find me.

I go back to Chases room, and find him sitting in his bed talking to someone on the phone. He doesn't even notice when I enter, so I pull a note pad out to look like I'm doing some homework, when I'm really eavesdropping.

"- and then he just walked out. I knew they were having problems, but they've never fought in front of Brady. Sorry for ranting." The voice is feminine and I recognize the name Brady so I assume Chase is talking to Maya.

"Don't worry about it, that's what friends are for." Chase responds with a smile on his face.

"Thanks. But enough about me, how are you?" Maya asks.

"Not much, I was just studying with Marcus," He pauses probably realizing that I'm still here, "sorry Maya I got to go. I'll call you later." He looks over at me and offers an apologetic smile.

"Please don't tell me you've been talking to me for the past 30 minutes instead of entertaining your guest." I hear a click; meaning Maya hung up before Chase could reply.

Chase doesn't seem to be bothered by that as he turns around a begins to apologize, "Marcus I'm so-"

I cut him off, "Its fine. Let me guess, Maya?" I question even though I know the answer.

Chase blushes profusely, and looks at his feet before replying, "Yeah." He sounds like a love struck idiot.

"I knew it. How about we work on the project tomorrow, and you call Maya. I got to go home anyways." I grab my stuff and leave before Chase could argue.

I hear him calling Maya on my way out.

"Good bye Mrs. Davenport, thank you for having me over." I say on my way out. I still try to be polite, knowing it will keep me on their good sides.

"Good bye Marcus." Tasha says, and then when she thinks I cant hear her anymore she says, "What a nice boy." Hook, line, and sinker. (A/N is that the saying?) Sometimes I feel bad about lying and manipulating them.

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"Good job Marcus." Douglas says after I show him the live footage of the Davenports Lab.

A/N The betrayal begins. This is a filler chapter, but action will happen soon, I promise.

If I made any spelling and/or grammar mistakes please let me know, and I'll go back and fix them ASAP.

I'm a little nervous about updating this because it feels rushed. *Biting nails*

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RissA15: Thanks, that means so much! P.S. Tyrel shows a little of his musical talent at the end of the show, but I agree its funny!