A/N: I'm so sorry about not updating this in forever! I've actually had this chapter written for weeks and completely forgot about it! Plus I know where the story is going from here, so I should be updating more frequently now.

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Chapter 5

Well, it looks like the parties over, or maybe it's just getting started?

Cat and he hipster were seen running off together. Looks like she's finally moving on. Good for her!

Perfect girl pacing outside of the after party. No sign of perfect boy, not that that matters much. I don't think that's where her mind is anyway.

Queen Bee was spotted at the airport buying a ticket. Destination? Real happiness.

Julie groaned moving her hips with Pierce. His hands were gripping the backs of her thighs and she had her arms around his neck.

"Like that?" He whispered in her ear. "Baby, come on, say something."

"Yes," she groaned, "it's so good." He finished and she groaned.

"God, I can't believe I waited so long to do that," Pierce mumbled. She laughed. "How long have I been waiting, just out of curiosity?"

"A couple months at least," she sighed happily, he smiled and pushed her hair off of her face.

"So why were you brave tonight?" He asked.

"I guess I realized there wasn't any point in holding on to the past," she shrugged. "I mean, I loved Dean, but I guess loving someone isn't enough." He kissed her softly. "Can we not fall in love?" She whispered.

"Why not?" Pierce asked.

"Because love makes it messy," she said, "I'd rather have whatever it is we have, be friends, and have sex and no love."

"No love," he nodded. "That's the plan." She smiled.

"Good," she said and then straddled him. "Now, where were we?" He laughed and kissed her.

Charlie sat on a cushion in the now redecorated hall. Most everyone had left changed out of their costumes and were in regular party clothes.

"Hey you," Tammy sat down next to him. He smiled at her. Tammy had changed too. Her hair was still wavy and around her shoulders. She was wearing a blue tank top with sequins on it that hung down low enough to just see her lacey bra and a pair black leather pants. She was at her bad girl best. "So I never got that dance."

"Yeah," he said. "Sorry, I, um,"

"Where's Carlyle?" She looked around. "I mean, I know she's busy, but the dance is over."

"Carlyle," he said, "is driving to the airport." Tammy looked at him. "She's going to tell Dwayne that she loves him."

"Dwayne Robertson?" Tammy said. "Tall guy, in the Stetson?" Charlie nodded. "Hm," she nodded. "That kinda sucks huh?"

"It really sucks," he said. "Not so much because she loves him, I mean, we were both thinking about other people lately. It sucks because um, she gets to tell him." Tammy swallowed. "She gets to put it out there and not be stuck wondering," he pushed her hair off her shoulder. "It won't hurt anyone but her if, I mean, there's no third party."

"Charlie," she said. "Please don't," he nodded. "Don't say it."

"I won't," he shook his head. "I swear, I won't Tammy, I won't say it. But, just once," he cupped a hand on her face and kissed her. She whimpered and pulled close to him. They didn't break apart for a while, when they finally did, they looked at each other. "Do you still want that dance?"

"We can't do this to him," she said softly and stood up. "Charlie, Fulton is your oldest friend. You two have been through so much, I won't come between that, not again!"

"Do you love him?" He asked standing up. She stared at him. "Do you, Tammy? Because lately, I don't even see you two together! You're off with Monique all the time."

"You don't get to ask me that!" She said. "Just because you and Carlyle fell apart doesn't mean that me and Fulton are going to. You don't get to ask me if I still love him!"

"You didn't answer me," he said. She looked at him. "Do you still love him?" She pulled away shaking her head.

"I have to go," she said and walked away.

"Tammy, wait," he said. She shook her head and didn't turn around.

Connie bounced back from the dorms towards the hall and smiled seeing Luis. He stopped and smiled back.

"Hey you," he hugged her. She laughed. "I was just going to find Jen."

"Oh right," she said. He nodded. "Luis what's um, I mean, you and Jen, when did that start?"

"Right after we ended," he smirked. She looked at him. "I do mean right after, Connie, like about six hours."

"But, I mean, Emily," she stuttered. He laughed.

"Yeah, her," he shook his head. "Talk about fucking up, huh? I think I really wanted to piss you off, you know?"

"Sure," she said. "I'm not jealous, you know."

"I didn't think you were," he said. "Neither am I." She nodded.

"Good," she said.

"Alright then," he nodded.

"Luis!" Jen said walking out. He laughed and grabbed her by the waist. "Oh, hi Connie."

"Hi," Connie said softly. "I should get inside." She walked past them. Jen frowned.

"Is she alright?" Jen asked.

"Hm?" Luis said, his face nuzzled in her hair. "I dunno, I guess so." He kissed her. "God, you're amazing." She pulled back. "What's wrong?"

"What are we doing here?" She said. He looked at her. "Luis, I like you, I mean, I really like spending time with you," she said. "But I know that you don't do the boyfriend thing and I really can't keep pretending that you are my boyfriend."

"Jen," he said softly.

"I think we should maybe not talk over break," she whispered. "It'll suck and it'll be hard, but I can't keep going the way we are,"

"You knew getting into this, who I was," he whispered. She nodded.

"I know," she said softly. "And I thought I was OK with it, but I'm falling in love with you and it's very clear that you're only ever going to love one person." She kissed him. "I'll see you around."

"Jen," he whispered and took her hand. She closed her eyes and shook her head and walked away.

Tammy swallowed and took a deep breath. She walked into the boys dorm, and then into Fulton and Portman's room. She stopped seeing Portman and Monique very naked and very much engaged.

"Oh God," she groaned and closed the door. She pressed back against it and closed her eyes, the tears streaming out. Maybe Fulton was in the triple, but probably not. She wandered to the lounge and saw him asleep on a couch. She smiled and wiped her eyes. She sat down and then lay down, her head on his chest. He grunted and then woke up.

"Hey baby," he said. "Sorry, I was waiting on Portman and I fell asleep." She laughed. "How was the party?"

"Lame," she said. "Kiss me?" He smiled and kissed her. "Fulton," she whispered.

"Mm hm," he settled in, his arms around her.

"Let's run away," she whispered. He laughed. "I'm serious. Just for break, let's just run away for a little while. Disappear. I want to be someone else, even just for a week or so."

"Tammy, what's going on with you?" He asked. "I mean, we can't go away, we've got practice and responsibilities."

"Right," she said softly. "I'm just going to go to bed, I'm all worn out."

"OK," he said and they kissed. "I love you."

"I love you too," she whispered. She got up and walked down one flight of stairs and stopped. She took a deep breath. Instead of walking all the way down she walked into the hallway and then knocked on the door. Charlie opened it. "Hi," she said. "Can I come in?"

"Sure," he said, "look, I'm sorry about before," she nodded. "Have you been crying?"

"Don't say anything," she whispered and pulled her tank top off. She kissed him and then they fell back against the bed.

"Tammy," he said. She shook her head and kissed him again. "Hold on." He pushed her up.

"Charlie," she said seriously. "Do you want me?" He nodded. "Then kiss me and make love to me now." They kissed and she undid his pants.

Carlyle raced through the airport terminal. She'd gotten a last minute ticket to Dallas on her credit card, but her father was going to kill her when he got the bill. It was worth it. She took a deep breath seeing Dwayne on the line.

"Dwayne!" She called out earnestly. He turned and looked at her. She smiled and walked over to him.

"Carlyle," he whispered. "What are you doing here?"

"I um," she said suddenly nervous. "I love you too." He blinked at her.

"Huh?" He said.

"I love you," she said and kissed him. He pulled her close. The world could have fallen down around them and they wouldn't have noticed.

Well, I'm off for Christmas. I'll see everyone in a week or so! Have yourselves a merry, and don't do anything I wouldn't do!