A/N- Okay, yeah, I suck. I really will try to update more often. It's just that summer has been kinda slow for me (and I totally love it, by the way), so I have had, like, zero inspiration for writing. I think that once school starts back up, I'll have more motivation. (It's called avoiding paying attention and doing schoolwork).

Anyway, here's Chapter 5!

Disclaimer: All characters belong to Shannon Messenger, and the songs belong to respective artists, listed at the bottom.

Sophie's POV

Well, the weekend was finally over. That meant that Fitz's and my punishments were over. Grady and Edaline had no shortage of disgusting, tedious, or laborious chores for us to do. As Sunday finally came to a close, I was fully and thoroughly exhausted. I had spent the day cleaning out enclosures, and bathing some of the animals. I went upstairs and took the longest, soapiest shower ever. Then, I got out, finished getting ready for bed, and collapsed onto my mattress, immediately slipping into a sleep filled with dreams of random animals, and enclosures full of sky-high piles of manure.

When I woke up the next morning, I was still sore all over. I sat in bed for a minute longer, not wanting the day to start just yet. First off, it was Monday. I really don't like Mondays. Plus, if I even remotely knew the people in my school, Fitz and I would be bombarded with questions about Friday before we even walked in the door. On top of it all, it was a gym day.

Yeah, today would be terrific.

I forced myself to go downstairs, and was greeted by the sight of the others already eating breakfast.

"Oh, so Sleeping Beauty has finally awoken, and deigned to grace us with her presence." Fitz smirked at me as I came in. I was still a disheveled mess.

I wrinkled my nose, and just responded with a "Mleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehh." It was too early for thinking.

The others just laughed. I rolled my eyes, and got myself cereal. I sat down and started eating, reading on my phone as I did so.

I was interrupted about five minutes later by a hand waving in front of my face. "Hellooo? Are you going to respond, or am I just talking to myself here?"

I glared at Fitz. "It's too early for conversations."

"That still doesn't answer my question."

"And what was that?"

"Just wondering what to expect at school today."

I snorted. "It's high school, Fitz. Expect living hell."

He rolled his eyes. "Specifically?"

"Well, for starters, it's Monday. And, it's a gym day," Fitz groaned loudly to this statement. "Plus, well, you know our friends."

"So, yeah, living hell."

Fitz's POV

True to Sophie's word, the second we walked into school, we were barraged with questions, comments, glares, and whispered conversation that were most likely centered around us. I, of course, was used to this-coming from fame, and all. But, Sophie seemed really flustered. She wasn't used to all this attention, I reminded myself. Instead, she just blushed, and tried to hide behind her hair. I gently lead her through the crowd, pushing our way to our lockers, which happened to be right next to each other.

We quickly grabbed our stuff, and attempted to make it to the safety of homeroom without an incident. Unfortunately, someone had different ideas. And it happened to be the one Sophie and I were especially hoping to avoid today. Or any day, that is.

It was none other than the devil-spawn herself, Stina Heks.

The girl sneered at us. Her words were mostly directed at me. "Really? I'm surprised you're even willing to be seen with this little freak. I mean, a bottom-feeding nobody like her is just dragging you down."

I rolled my eyes, and huffed in contempt. "Sophie is no freak, Stina. She is not a bottom-feeding nobody. If anything, you just defined yourself."

She narrowed her eyes, and snorted. "I think you're mistaken, Vacker. But, honestly, you could have any girl in this school, and you choose her."

Sophie just let out a little laugh. "Somebody's jealous, aren't we?"

"Ha. As if, Freak."

I sighed. "Come on, Sophie. We don't need to deal with her." Sophie and I brushed pat her.

"Losing the battle, aren't we?" Stina sneered.

I turned back to her. "Listen, I honestly don't frick what you think of me. Neither does Sophie. Neither does anyone with any kind of a brain. Because, honestly, Stina? You're pathetic."

With that, I turned away, and walked with Sophie into the classroom, where we were saved from any other unwanted attention.

Sophie's POV

After the whole run-in with Stina, my day was pretty uneventful. Math was boring. Science was mediocre. Gym was painful. On the bright side, I was able to get started on another song. So, my day was going okay.

Until lunch.

I knew that I would only be able to avoid Marella and Biana so long, and that by the time lunch came, I would have to be ready to face them. So, needless to say, I was not looking forward to the half-an-hour-long break. I toyed with the idea of spending my lunch in the library, but I decided against it. It would only delay the problem. Plus, I couldn't leave Fitz to face the beast alone. So, I sucked it up, and made my way to the cafeteria.

As expected, the second we sat down at the table, Biana and Marella were practically leaning over the table, telling us to spill the details, and asking us a bunch of questions. Keefe, Dex, and Jensi just rolled their eyes, and continued their conversation. Fitz attempted to join in, but I fixed him with a glare that said 'If you value your health, you will not leave me to deal with this alone.' So, with a sigh, he tried to help answer the girls, in between their excited questions, squeals, and giggles.

The first question was the one I had been expecting-and dreading- the most.

"So, are you two together, now?" Biana asked.

"Yeah." Fitz answered. I just blushed, and hid behind my hair.

"And you are living in the same house?" Marella asked slowly. She and Biana shared a mischievous look.

I immediately knew what they were thinking, and gave them a full-on death glare. "Yes. And, no. It is not anything like what you are thinking about."

Fitz, who had caught on to the drift, was now blushing scarlet right along with me. "Yeah, no. Nothing like that. I'm just staying while my dad is out on business. You guys know that."

"Yeah, but-" I instantly cut Biana off.

"Okay, shut up." I said. I could see that they weren't quite ready to drop the subject. I did know one thing that could distract them, though. I sighed, knowing what I would have to do. "Hey, do you guys want to have a sleepover tomorrow night?"

The duo squealed, and nodded. I would have to inform Grady and Edaline. The last time the girls came unannounced was kind of bad. I was lost in thought for a while, but I did catch the next little snippet of information.

"-invite the boys to a sleepover, too?" Biana was suggesting to Fitz. "That way all of us are there. And, it won't be as awkward for you, being the only guy."

Fitz nodded, considering the idea. He then nodded, and asked the guys, who agreed. It was all set.

A/N- Alright, little announcement to make. I am going to North Carolina pretty soon with my family, and will be there for a week. We are leaving August 1st. I will have my phone on me, and I will do my best to update, but no promises.

And, I am planning to have a little game of Truth or Dare in the next chapter, but I kind of stink at writing them. So, if you have any ideas about that, please let me know. Otherwise, you leave it entirely to my (slightly) psychopathic friend, mother, step-sister and aunt. BE FOREWARNED! I was also thinking of including some prank calls (because, let's face it, they can be just plain funny). That is going to be left to the same group as before, plus the suggestions you all leave me.

Okay, I'm done. Please review, or you can PM me!