*Chase's POV*

Rose was still mad, but she seemed to snap out of it all of a sudden.

"Something wrong?" I asked cautiously. She shot me a glare before facing Adam on her other side.

"Excuse me, I have to go," she said calmly. Too calmly.

"Where are you going?" Adam asked sadly. I rolled my eyes. He loves spending time with Rose, and whenever she leaves he gets sad. He so has a crush on her… if only he knew what that means.

"I'm going to find Bree," she said, quickly leaving the table. I watched her until I couldn't see her anymore.

"She knows something," I said, spinning around to face Adam and Leo.

"What makes you say that?" Leo asked, taking a fry off of Rose's abandoned plate.

"You're telling me you didn't find anything unusual about her behaviour," I was shocked. Leo's a pro at picking up on weird behaviour… unless it was himself. Then he's totally oblivious.

"Why wouldn't she act weird?" Adam asked. "She hates Ally. She yelled at you and Bree yesterday and now you're hanging out with her."

"Adam," I gaped. "That actually made sense! Who knew you spoke girl." Things got quiet after that. I couldn't take my mind off of Rose, Bree, and Ally. Bree, because she's my sister and has a big problem that she's not telling me about. Rose because she's one of my best friends and she's mad at me for hanging out with someone that she hates. And Ally, because well… you know. I honestly don't know why I'm thinking about Ally when I have enough to worry about as it is, but for some reason, I couldn't get her off my mind.

*Bree's POV*

I was still crying in the bathroom stall when I heard the door open. I stopped sniffling immediately and put my hand over my mouth to try to muffle the hiccups that were sure to come any second. I watched the person's feet and they walked further into the bathroom, stopping right in front of my stall.

"Bree," Rose said softly. I threw open the door and stared at my best friend, probably creeping her out with how I looked. Rose almost seemed to flinch. "Come here." She held her arms out to me and I walked right into them. Rose hardly ever hugs, and when she does it's a pretty big deal. I caught a look at my reflection in the mirror in front of me, and I almost started crying again. My mascara ran halfway down my face, mixing with my blush, and my lip gloss was smeared. Whether it was from trying to wipe my tears away, or from kissing Dylan, I'll never know. "What did that asshole do?"

"Nothing," I whispered into her shoulder. "It's what I did." Rose started rubbing my back comfortingly, and my sniffling almost seemed to magically stop.

"What do you mean?" she asked, pulling away so one arm was still around me. She grabbed the box of tissues next to the sink and held them in front of me.

"I mean," I took a deep breath, getting ready to say what had happened out loud. "He asked me out-" I was cut off by Rose gasping. "And I agreed." I continued, knowing that if I didn't keep talking she would cut in. "And I thought that things were going to be fine. And then there was the thing that happened in chemistry so he asked if I could go with him outside so we could talk. Well, one thing led to another and he kissed me."

"Okay, it sounds like things were fine," Rose said with a puzzled look "What happened?"

"Well, I couldn't help but think of all the other girls that he kissed, because believe me he knew what he was doing," I sighed. Rose started rubbing my shoulder, and I couldn't help but think what I would do without Rose. She was my only real friend.

"Well, you have to ask yourself… is he worth the risk of getting your heart broken?" That, my friend, was a very good question.

*Ally's POV*

Thank goodness, lunch is over. I didn't really mind eating outside, it was the… entertainment that bothered me. I just hope that I don't run into Chase during study hall. Keeping the secret of even seeing Dylan kissing his sister was enough, now I can't even tell him that I know she's upset! I headed to the library for attendance. I'll just wait for a while to see where Chase goes. If he leaves, I'll just stay in the library, if he stays, then I'll go back outside. I was so busy focusing on not running into Chase, that I didn't even notice him until I… ran into him.

"Oh, hey Ally," he said casually. If only he knew.

"Hey Chase," I squeaked. He gave me a weird look, obviously for good reason.

"Are you okay?" he asked. Was that suspicion in his voice? Does he know that I know something about his sister? Something that he may or may not know. If I don't get out of here soon I might burst from anxiety!

"Chase," I heard someone call from behind me. I turned and saw Adam jogging towards us. Oh Adam, I have never been so happy to see someone. "Coach Barns asked if I could help out with a PE demo this class."

"That's fine. I can help you with calculus tomorrow," Chase said, patting his brothers back. They are such good brothers. I can't help but feel a little jealous. I've always wanted a brother or sister, but no, I'm an only child.

"Thanks bro," Adam called as he jogged the other way, towards the gym. Why he didn't just go outside I have no idea.

"So, do you want to work on our biology project?" Chase asked. I can't just say no, but I kinda have to unless I want to spill Bree's secret… and I'm not even sure if it is a secret! Gosh, this family is really hard to keep tabs on. "Well, if you don't already have something to do." And there's my way out.

"Yeah, actually I have to work on my chemistry questions," I said, coming up with it off the top of my head. "That subject is just plain confusing. I mean, opposites attract, I get it, but they keep adding to it." Chase laughed as he sat down in the chair next to mine. We'd started walking into the library right after Adam had left.

"I can help you if you want," he offered immediately. Oh crap! I want his help, but at the same time, I can't be around him without saying something that I'll probably regret! I'll go with my gut. I've learned from past experiences that going with my head just lead me into bad situations.

"Sure," I smiled, pulling my homework out of my bag and putting it on the table in front of us. I noticed that Chase didn't have anything with him. "Don't you have any homework?"

"Nope," he said, popping the p. "I hardly ever have homework." My jaw dropped.

"Lucky," I drew out. "I always have homework! Anyway, you still want to come over after school?" I really hope he was going to. I love talking to Chase. It's so… easy! Nothing in my life has been easy in a long time.

"Of course," he smiled, showing his dimples. Man, he's cute. Wow, what was that! That's the second time today that I've thought something like that. What is going on with me!

"So," I said, ignoring my thoughts. "Rupert is probably going to ask you a bunch of questions on your favourite foods, so be ready." He laughed, and it sounds like a choir from heaven… Oh, come on!