Author's Note: Now here's my newest chapter, sorry it took a while.

Disclaimer: I don't own kickin or any of the characters besides my oc Anastasia and Audrey

Now onto the story

Seaford High Atrium

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Sloane Jennings entered the school in a bad mood. She still wasn't used to having to wake up so early for school just to catch the bus so she got up late and didn't get her morning coffee fix which she needed just to feel some resemblance of awake. So she left to catch the bus with a permanent scowl on her face that scared off her fellow bus riders leaving her alone for the peace she craved. The brunette didn't like riding the bus at all since in her opinion it was full of morons but her dad had to leave for his job early in the morning so she was stuck suffering. She stalked over to her locker and moodily unlocked it to get the supplies she'll need for her first period and stock the metal box with the things she won't need until later. Once she was satisfied she took out her phone to text her best friend, Anastasia Walters where she was at since she knew the girl well enough that she was already at school. The answer came not long after she texted her and she was by the notice board, go figure.

The junior black belt started walking toward her destination and reflected on the past two weeks of her life. Her old dojo recently closed down suddenly because of low funds so the owner of the mall, Mr. Turner decided to shut it down to make room for new stores. Sloane wouldn't lie and say that she was surprised, her sensei lost his passion for karate after he started dating a new woman. The abrupt closing left her with joining the two of the remaining dojos in the mall. The Black Dragons or the Bobby Wasabi Warrior's which wasn't that much of a surprise as to which dojo she decided to join since the Black Dragons had a pretty bad rep. The Wasabi Warriors on the other hand was known as the underdogs but with huge potential to be better despite their small numbers thanks to their two star members; Jack Brewer and Kim Crawford. The two students were junior black belts both on their way to testing for official black belts when they turned fifteen. Rudy was one of the sensei that allowed students to test for black belts when they're fifteen. Jack was held at a higher account than the blonde. Jack was apparently better at karate than the blonde since he trained longer than her and it is well known that boy's grandfather trained Bobby Wasabi for his movies.

So in conclusion Jack Brewer was the Wasabi Warriors best player and when Sloane joined the dojo she knew that he didn't like her. The brunette girl didn't mean to sound cocky but she was a better karate player than both Jack and Kim and it was proven with facts because she's been doing karate ever since she was three and continued for all fourteen years of her life. From what she heard in the dojo Jack has also started karate at the same age of her but quit for a while because of some reason that she doesn't care about which puts her above Jack. When she first defeated Jack with a roundhouse kick that sent him falling on the mat she knew he was caught off guard that someone finally bested him at last. She wasn't going to lie and say that he was an easy opponent because he put up a good fight and lasted longer than Jerry but he still had easy opening for a take down. The surprised looks from around the dojo, minus Brody were hilarious when they saw their beloved star player finally taken down disrupting the clear hierarchy that was cemented for the past two years. Ever since then Jack has been working hard and seem to have taken the practices more serious than before and goofed off less now that he knows he has someone who's better than him. Well, two people actually including the other new member Brody, that the original members hate for their shared history.

Sloane saw a petite light skinned African American girl with shoulder length black hair standing in front of the notice board. She was wearing black leggings underneath a short denim skirt paired with a short sleeve black and white polka dot shirt with a purple cover up and white converses. As soon as she laid eyes on the girl Sloane felt a warm, fuzzy feeling stir in her stomach and she tried desperately to ignore the sensation, she's been trying to push that feeling away all summer. She didn't understand the weird feelings when she saw her or the lingering stares she gave Anastasia all summer when she was in her bikini and was afraid to learn the meaning so she pushed them aside as she walked up to her.

"Do you think I should try-out for the cheerleading team?" Anastasia asked her when she came up behind her

The girl in question snorted in disgust, "Why on earth would you want to join the bimbos on the squad to shake your non-existent asses to sweaty dumb jocks?"

Anastasia rolled her eyes and gave her an exasperated look,

"That is stereo-typing S, not all of them are dumb or bimbos. Farrah Bahkta the head cheerleader of the varsity squad is on honor roll while Ember Chung the JV captain was on student council. Also Brad Wolfe who's on the football team was on honor role as well last year." Her best friend listed triumphantly

"I don't know if it's sad or amusing that you know all that." Was the brunette's reply to the information that was given to her

"But you're probably right though joining the squad wouldn't raise my chances of becoming a celebrity, I should stick to choir and drama club." Anastasia decided then grabbed the pen and signed her name on the clipboards

Anastasia's dream ever since Sloane met her when she was little was to become a big time celebrity in Hollywood. The girl was all into singing and acting and always joined the community plays that was put on in Seaford and joined the middle school choir to practice her singing as well as joining her church's worship team. She also has a YouTube channel where she updates weekly of videos of her singing and acting out monologues that she perfected as well as short improve scenes with her friends from drama club.

"What are you going to join?" The girl turned to asked her once she finished signing her name

"Yearbook, gymnastics, and student council I don't need any other distractions from karate." Sloane informed her as she grabbed a pen to sign up herself

Sloane only started doing gymnastics because Ana went through a phase of obsessing over the sport. Her parents indulged her but it turns out Ana was awful at it so she quit. Sloane on the other hand, found it slightly interesting and tried to help Ana out with it. It was proven futile but the gymnast teacher saw potential in Sloane and suggested she joins the class. Her dad thought it was a wonderful idea, one of the reasons because he was worried she becoming slightly obsessed with karate. So Sloane joined the class and she turned out to actually like gymnastics, definitely not on the same level as karate but she likes it.

"Ah yes you and karate, your first and only love, that you can't bear to tear yourself away from." Anastasia lightly teased

"Karate is the most important thing to me you know that, especially if I want to. Get into-" Sloane starts reciting

"Otai Academy and become stunt choreographer in Hollywood, I know S." The other girl finished with a fond eye roll, Sloane has been telling her that for the past three years

While Anastasia's dream was to become a big time singer and actress in Hollywood, Sloane's was to get accepted into the world renowned martial arts college. The Otai Academy of Japan was one of the top martial arts academy in the world and known for having the top sensei's and Sloane wants in. Her plan was to get a full-time scholarship for the college then after she graduated with a second-degree black belt, move to Los Angeles to live with Anastasia while seeking out classes of fight choreography as well as a dojo. Both best friends plans were to keep their life intertwined and maybe when they get older work on the same set.

"We just have three more years to go we might as well make the best of it."

"Right of course now let's go to the cafeteria, I'm hungry." Ana demanded, grabbing her hand and leading her to get breakfast

Once again Sloane tried to ignore the fluttering on her stomach at the innocent gesture that she's done numerous times. This was no different than the times she's done it before when they were younger so why is she feeling all fuzzy in the insides? Why does she have weird dreams of them together with soft caressing and way closer than two best friends should be? Sloane shook her head and instead tried to focus on the present and her reality.

"I can't wait for next week to come! Drama club is finally having their first meeting of the year and I demand we do the musical 'Nice Work If You Can Get It' for our fall production." Ana excitedly spilled to her as they entered the cafeteria

"Mhm." Sloane hummed her acknowledgement as she got in the breakfast line and waited

"It's set in the 1920s and is about a wealthy playboy Jimmy Winters who meets this bootlegger woman Billie Bendix the weekend of his wedding for like the fourth time only this time to Eileen Evergreen who's very self- absorbed and-are you even listening to me?" Her best friend asked her in slight irritation

"Yeah, yeah 1920s playboy Jimmy, self-absorbed Bendix." The girl in question recited, grabbing a tray while eyeing the array of food in front of her

"Ugh talking to you is like talking to a brick wall sometimes." The caramel skinned girl complained

"Sorry I just need coffee before I can deal with the day, you should know that by now." Sloane said while grabbing a mini cereal container of Cheerios as well as a carton of milk and a blueberry muffin.

"Fine but you should totally join the drama club!" Ana suggested

"Ana." Sloane groaned

"No really it's a good idea, you'll love it and we can do it together!"

"I don't need any more distractions than what I already have from karate."

"C'mon at least think about it, you'll be a good director, you're good at ordering people around and telling them to their face what needs to be improved." The caramel skinned girl pleaded, giving the girl, her infamous puppy dog eyes

The Wasabi Warrior felt her resolve quickly crumble at the look, she was never able to say no to those eyes and the girl knew it,

She sighed, "I'll think about it but I'm pretty sure it's a solid no."

Ana grinned in triumph, "Thank you, thank you, thank you."

"I said I'll think about I didn't say yes." Sloane argued

"Yeah, yeah whatever you say." The other girl quickly dismissed as she grabbed a carton of milk

The two continued to get their food in the line then paid for it at the cashier at the end of the line. After that they exited and headed over to grab a table to sit and eat at. On the way a blonde boy stood up from his table and turned around just in time to accidently bump into the Sloane, spilling his milk all over her top.

"You've got to be kidding me." Sloane growled furiously, glaring at the offender

"I'm so sorry." The blonde boy; Brad Wolfe quickly fumbled out an apology; a brunette boy who was sitting at the table with the blonde tried to stifle his laugh behind his hand while a girl at their table laughed unabashedly

Sloane balled her hands into fist as she felt the urge to flip him onto the floor but had to restrain herself. Karate wasn't about attacking people but for self-defense no matter how badly she wanted to.

"Here I'll wipe it off of you." Brad told her as he swiftly turned toward the table and grabbed a spare napkin with the intent of wiping the milk off of her

"Don't touch me." She hissed out

"I-what can I do? It was a total accident I wasn't paying attention-"

"Clearly." Sloane agreed

"I'll buy you something or-"

"Dude just stop you're not making it any better." Brett Parker spoke up from where he sat at the table

"It's okay really don't worry about it." Ana assured Brad as she quickly slid up next to her

"What?" Sloane exclaimed

"Honestly no harm done I'll go help clean her up and then we'll come back and you can buy her something." Ana said all while Sloane her looked at her in irritation and confusion

"I'm not sure she agrees." Brad said while staring at the brunette hesitantly

"Yeah I-" The Wasabi warrior started but was quickly interrupted

"It's fine really here we'll put our trays at your table and we'll be right back." Ana reassured then quickly put her tray as well as Sloane's on the table next to Lyndsey Pryce's

After that she grabbed her best friend's now empty left hand and tugged her to the cafeteria door.

1st Period English

"Now since it's still the first week of school we won't be doing too much work but we still will be doing some." Mrs. Dawes told the class, earning a groan of disappointment from the class

"Yeah, yeah it's nothing too hard just write a full page essay of what you did this summer but if you don't want to do that then we can start reading our novel 'How to Kill a Mockingbird' yeah?" She continued getting the class to stop their complaints

"That's what I thought, get to writing."

Jack sighed then flipped open his notebook to a clear page with the intent of starting before his eyes wandered to Brody from across the room and hardened. He shot a quick look to Mrs. Dawes who was typing away on her computer completely distracted before turning around in his seat towards Kim who was already starting on her essay.

"So not only is Brody in the dojo now but he is in our English class as well." The skater whispered

Kim looked up to Jack before looking over to where Brody sat from across the room writing away already.

"Yeah I know, I'm not happy about it either but what can you do?" The blonde asked rhetorically with a shrug

"This is so unbelievable why did he even have to move back to Seaford?"

"I don't know I'm not exactly talking to him and I do my best to ignore his presence." Kim replied making Jack feel happy with pride

If the skater was being honest he harbors a huge crush on the blonde sitting behind him and has since seventh grade. She was feisty, sarcastic, well-spoken, and independent which was what he likes about her. He prefers girls who aren't afraid to speak their mind and like getting their hands dirty, the ones who are prim and proper bore him because they don't like his ideas of fun. They're too afraid to skateboard, or wrestle, or do something just for the heck of it, Kim on the other hand is down for all of that. Which is one of the many things he likes about her besides the fact she's insanely beautiful and adorable in a scary sheep kind of way. Like an adorable sheep that can drop kick you if you piss her off.

He just wishes he had enough courage to finally ask her out.

Jack was pretty sure that Kim liked him back considering all the small moments he had together, longing looks, and her clear jealously of Lyndsey Pryce's and Lorie Sullivan's crush on him whenever they flirt with him. Despite popular belief of the Wasabi Warriors and Audrey he isn't oblivious and knows that they both are in like with each other he's just well...scared. Scared of what dating will change between them and the entire group dynamic if they get together. What happens if they couldn't find the balance to be friends and a couple? Or they end up breaking up and can't remain friends ruining the Wasabi Warriors dynamic and their chances of ever beating the Black Dragons? Or they bear to ever be in the room together making one of them quit the dojo and join the enemy's side?

These questions constantly plague his mind whenever he thinks about finally confessing his feeling to the girl. He doesn't want to ruin their friendship if things go south but sometimes he does wonder what if? What if things don't go wrong and they date throughout high school blissfully like Cory and Topanga? Or what if they do breakup but it's in amicable split and they're able to still be friends? There's just so many what if's that he's not sure if it's really worth the risk but he so badly wishes that he can throw caution to the wind and do it.

"So what are you doing after practice?"

"Nothing much just making campaign posters with Donna and Kelsey, we can start putting up posters next week and I need to be ready to do that ASAP."

"Wow you really serious about this whole campaign huh?"

"Of course! I really want to win this thing because not only is it good for college applications but I have a lot of great ideas for our fellow freshman to be heard in the council this year."

"Milton said the same thing."

Kim scowled at the mention of the boy,

"Yeah I'm sure he does." She grumbled, tightening her grip on her pencil

Jack frowned at her response to the mention of the boy, "Look Kim I really don't want things to become awkward between you two or the rest of the group."

"Yeah of course not."

"It's just you know how competitive you can be which sometimes makes you how do I put this nicely…mean."

"Excuse me?"

"Kim c'mon you know it's true do we really need a recap of what happened on Bobby's failed reality show? Or what happened in eighth grade at the carnival? Or what happened at the beach-"

"Okay, okay I get it I can be very intense with things but I swear I won't have this mess with the group okay?" She reassured him, reaching out to grab his hand with her free one

Jack looked down at their conjoined hands, not to sound girlish but he felt his stomach do a weird swirly sensation because of it. A quick look at Kim he saw that she was blushing a light pink looking back down at her notebook and she quickly retracted her hand like the touch shocked her.

Jack heaved a deep breath as he prepared himself for what he was going to say next, "Okay well um, do you like want me to help with the posters with you guys after school?"

Kim looked at him in surprise, "You'd really do that?"

"Yeah of course why wouldn't I?"

"It's just I don't want you to have to choose sides between me and Milton or for him to be mad-" Kim rambled

"No, I'm sure Milton wouldn't be mad he's not like that, and even if I have to I would choose you." He confided

She smiled shyly before biting her lip,

"Really?"

"Yeah, it's about time we have a female prez don't you think?" He asked

Jack's thoughts went to the fall festival that was happening in two weeks. The festival was an annual thing that has been happening for the past decade or so and was the highlight of the fall season. It lasted all week and had many different activities such as rides, games, performances, a parade, and of course delicious food to keep the people fool. He usually went with the gang as well as Kelsey and Donna and they all spent their time together goofing off and laughing. It was always an enjoyable time but this year he thought about going specifically with Kim and her only. As in a date but he's still hesitant and has his doubts despites his friends constant non-subtle hints as well as Audrey's blunt honesty.

Jack was brought out of his train of thought by the sound of his teacher's voice,

"Mr. Brewer and Mrs. Crawford stop talking or else I'll separate you two and give you both detention." Mrs. Dawes threatened the two

Jack immediately turned back around in his seat and bowed his head,

"Sorry Mrs. Dawes." The two apologized in unison; both deciding to get started on their essays

2nd Period Spanish

Sloane was ready for her Spanish class since it was one of the three classes she shared with Ana and she had a lot to say to her about what happened at breakfast. Specifically about the whole Brad spilling his milk on her and the fact that the caramel skinned girl jumped at the chance to kiss his ass and eat at his table with his annoying friends which included that Lyndsey Pryce bitch. After lending her one of her spare shirts which was a flowery top which wasn't her style in the least. The brunette contented herself with the knowledge that the top at least at least went with her blue jeans so she didn't look like a weirdo.

Sloane took her seat in the middle row then set her notebook and pencil on her desk before training her eyes to the door to seek out her best friend. Eventually after a few students entered that she didn't know or care about Ana entered talking to one of her drama club friends that Sloane forgot the name of. They parted to go sit at different seats and finally the girl slid into a seat next to the Wasabi Warrior with a smile on her face.

"Hola." She greeted her

"Okay what the hell was that at breakfast? Why did you jump at the chance to sit with the bitch squad?" Also why were you all over Brett at breakfast, she thought but didn't voice

Not only was she forced to sit with the bimbos but also had to see Ana flirt with Brett who was clearly flirting back. Watching them made her stomach churn and she wanted them to stop and have her stop being so gaga over him. What was so great about Brett he wasn't even that good looking and was way to cocky, thinking he's all that.

"Don't call them that they're not all that bad." Ana defended the group after lightly slapping her on the arm

"Grace is fake as hell and Lyndsey is the biggest bitch I've ever met and I want to punch her every time she opens her mouth. Lorie is a know-it-all who is so far up every teacher's ass, must I continue?" She listed

"You really need to watch your mouth before the teacher hears you talking like that." Ana warns her and the other girl just rolled her eyes, unconcerned

Sloane reached down to unzip her backpack and take out a composition notebook, "I don't really fucking care, let her hear me."

Ana rolled her eyes, "What do you mean Grace is fake?"

Sloane shrugged, "Something's off about her, nobody is that nice and her smile just seems fake most of the time."

Unlike most people, Sloane didn't worship the floor Grace walks on or buy her 'nice girl' act. Whenever she talks she sounds so condescending and Sloane swears some of the things she says are slick rude. People don't realize that though because she says it with a smile on her face.

Ana shook her head, "You're ridiculous, she's sweet."

Sloane knew Ana wouldn't be convinced so she decided to drop the matter, "Sure whatever." She reached for her backpack to get out a pencil too

"Look Brad Wolfe is part of one of the founding families. You know how important the founding families are to Seaford, even though this town isn't a town anymore but a city now that it's getting way bigger." Ana began but started getting distracted

"Get to the point I'm getting bored." Sloane rushed, ever impatient

"Brad is one of the most popular boys of the ninth grade and can you imagine how the next four years would be? Always having a place to sit at, at lunch, being besties with Grace Overland and Katie Miller, getting invited to all the best parties, and having over a hundred friends on Facebook and Instagram."

Ana started getting that faraway look in her eyes as she was no doubt picturing it. Unlike Sloane, who couldn't give two shits, Ana wanted to be popular. She, like many other students, idolized Grace Overland and her clique of other founding family kids.

"Yeah I really don't care about any of that." Sloane bluntly shot her down

"C'mon Sloane everyone wants to be accepted, it's our human nature."

Sloane shook her head in disagreement, "Not for me. Now he's popular so what?"

Ana leaned in towards Sloane giving the latter a whiff of her perfume,"So what, is that I believe he spilled his milk on you for a reason and that reason is for you to date him."

Sloane laughed heartily at that, "Excuse me?"

"He wants to make it up to you and what better way to make it up than a date."

Sloane looked at her as if she was crazy, "I can think of a million different ways, and why the hell would I want to go out with a ken doll?"

Ana rolled her eyes, "Are you listening to me? Brad is popular and best friends with the Elite."

"Why do people call them that dumbass name?" Sloane mused to herself

Ana, ever stubborn, refused to back down, "If you jump at this chance then we can become part of them."

"I don't want to be part of them, I'd rather slam my tongue in a car door." Sloane told her meaning every word of it

Grace seemed faker than Kim Kardashian's ass and Lyndsey was a grade A bitch but Katie seemed like a sweet girl who just needed better friends. She was also very pretty with sun kissed tan skin, pretty blue eyes…what was she thinking?

Sloane shook her head to rid those thoughts as well as to get her point across that she wasn't going to be part of Ana's scheme.

"But I want to c'mon S, please." The caramel skinned girl pleaded

"Hey Sloane and Anastasia?" Brad's voice ceased any further talking between the two friends; Sloane looked up to he left to see the boy standing next to her seat '

The brunette scowled at the sight,

Brad rocked back and forth on his heels, quailing under Sloane's scowl, "Um, once again I am so sorry for spilling my milk on you."

"Is that how you usually get girls by ruining their outfits?"

"Ha, no I usually pan to do something more smooth."

"Cool, bye." Was Sloane's brusque reply

"I um, was wondering if you'll be interested in joining me after school at Falafel Phil's for an apology meal? Brett was also interested in having Anastasia come along." Brad informed them

Ana perked up at that, "Really?"

"For one even if I wanted to I have karate practice and two I hate that place, the food is gross."

"Oh you do karate that's cool I tried it once when I was little but I couldn't make it pass once practice before quitting."

"Cute story." Sloane deadpanned

"Where do you practice at? The Black Dragons?"

"Hell no they're cheaters, I train at the Bobby Wasabi dojo." The girl in question disclosed

"Oh, well if you don't want to go to Falafel Phil's we could have it somewhere else, The Froyo Den maybe you have to be into froyo."

"She is really we almost always go there after her karate practice." Ana interjected once again with a huge grin

"So is that a yes?" Brad asked, looking at Sloane hopefully

Sloane glanced at Ana who was giving who was silently pleading for her to say yes. She then looked at Brad who was giving her a hopeful look and she felt like she was being pressured to say yes. She stood by what she said to her friend she isn't interested in joining the 'freshman royalty' and she wasn't interested in a ken doll who in her opinion wasn't even that cute to begin with. Only Ana wanted her to say yes and Sloane always had trouble saying no to her, one date couldn't hurt right? One date for him to make an ass out of himself and then she never had to deal with him again right?

"Why do I feel like you're not going to leave me alone until I say yes?"

Brad grinned at that,

"Because I'm not." He told her

The brunette heaved a deep exasperated breath before she rolled her eyes and growled out in frustration,

"Fine one date, that's it and you're paying for all of it." She told him

"Of course, it's an apology meal after all, so can I have your number?"

"Why?"

"So I'll know when your practice is over and when to meet up with you."

The girl leveled him with a look before pulling her phone out of her pants pocket,

"Tell me your number and then I'll text you when I'm done." She ordered him

The boy obeyed then left to go sit somewhere after shooting her a grin, after he was out of earshot Ana squealed in excitement,

"This is so exciting! Do you know what this means?! Brad and Brett are going to fall in love with us then soon we'll be bffs with Grace, Katie-" Ana babbled but Sloane started tuning her out as she turned around in her seat

"So fucking exciting my ass." She muttered to herself sarcastically

4th Period Gym

Jack inhaled deeply through his nose and released though his mouth as he kept a steady pace around the track. He enjoyed running, the burn in his legs and throat as he continued to force himself to carry on and see just how far he can push himself and was a good way to get out his frustrations. When he heard that today for PE they were going to run the mile he was more than happy which was a lot more than what then his classmates could say. The majority of them groaned and griped to show their displeasure which only irritated Coach Funderburk who threatened to make it two if they didn't stop their complaints. So the students got dressed and headed out to the track without any more complaints.

The skater pushed himself to continue for the last few steps before finally finishing his mile.

"Nice work Brewer, have you ever thought about joining the track team?" Coach Fuderburk asked when he walked passed him

The boy in question shook his head,

"No, I can't say that I have."

"You should, you'll be a great addition." The coach pressed

"I'll think about it but no promises."

"Good." The man said then patted him on the shoulder and walking away

Jack heaved a deep breath then headed over to sit on the bleachers and grab his water bottle that he sat there before he started running his mile. He chugged down half the bottle before setting it down on the bleachers and observed the view in front of him. A lot of the students were still trying to finish running the mile, he was one of the few students who finished already and just chilling on the bleachers waiting for the others to finish. Or they were like Frank and some of his Black Dragons buddies who were standing around near the track being stupid as always. Because his PE period was a mixed class. Yeah sadly not only does he share his first period with Brody but his fourth as well because he has terrible luck. Milton was jogging towards him before he fell because Frank tripped him, he scowled and balled his hands into fists at the sight. When Milton stood back up there was clear blood on his knee and he limped over to Coach Funderburk who wasn't paying attention at all to what happened and the two shared a few words before waving Milton off to probably head towards the nurse's office. Jack had seen enough and stood up from where he sat then stormed over to the bully.

"Hey Frank!" He shouted

"Hey Brewer." Frank greeted him with a smug smirk,

"What was that? Why did you do that to Milton?" Jack demanded

"Do what? I didn't do anything."

"Yes you did I saw you."

"You must need your eyes checked." Frank said coolly causing his buddies to chuckle behind him

"Listen here and listen good, you leave my friends alone or did you forget who's the better karate student." Jack taunted causing Frank to glare at him as his face heated up in embarrassment

"And that goes for you guys as well." Jack addressed the boys behind Frank, the brunette was sure he knew one of their names were Victor Straffman

Victor raised his hands in surrender but his eyes danced with amusement,

"Whatever you say Brewer." Victor told him

Once the boy was sure that his point got across he walked over to Milton not seeing the evil glare given to him by Frank.

"Coach Funderburk did you see what Frank just did back there?" Jack demanded

"No what happened?"

"Frank tripped Milton, that's why he has a bloody knee?" The skater told the coach causing him to raise his brows

"Really? Well you're not too badly hurt right Miles?" The man addressed the last part to the yellow belt

"Right, right well it was just boys being boys I'm sure he meant nothing by it. Just head to the nurses and get a band aid." The coach dismissed casually causing Jack's jaw to drop in disgust, he was about to retort back with a reply but Milton bet him to it

"Okay but can Jack come with me?" Milton asked

"Sure, whatever go ahead." The man waved off and the Scottish teen dragged a fuming Jack away back into the school

"Can you believe that guy he's supposed to be a teacher and says stuff like that!"

"Yeah well that's just how he is, how aren't you used to that by now?"

"It's just irritating!"

"Hey I saw what you did back there, you really didn't have to do that."

"Are you kidding me? You have a bloody scrape on your leg."

"It's not that bad really I've been through much worse."

"And you shouldn't have to, Frank gets away with too much and I'm sick of it."

"Look he hasn't done much to us in the past few months and I want it to stay that way, if it causes me to get tripped a few times I don't care."

"But-"

"But nothing okay just let it be."

Jack pursed his lips but didn't say anything knowing the reply he has on the tip of his tongue wouldn't make Milton happy.

Froyo Den

Bayview Mall

After karate practice Sloane found herself sitting in a booth with Ken doll, his best friend, and Anastasia. From constant pestering from Ana throughout all of the day she all but demanded for her to text Brad so just to stop her from continuing on talking about it. The Wasabi warrior made plans with the boy and his best friend Brett Parker who if she was being fair wasn't as much of a douche like the girl friends he hangs around more specifically Lyndsey. Anyway, they agreed that four worked for all of them which is why they now sat at the Froyo Den with cups of the delicious cold desert in front of them. The girl didn't understand why that falafel shop got so much business when there were other, more delicious restaurants in the mall like this place for example or even Circus Burger.

Ana and Brett hit it off instantly at the breakfast table this morning and now they were even more comfortable with one another flirting openly. Ana was doing that hair twirling and fluttering eyelashes thing she does whenever she finds some cute guy she likes. For some reason seeing them flirt in front of her caused her to get a strange burning rage feeling mixed with her stomach dropping and she felt like crying or screaming. Why did she feel like that? Why does she want to hurt Brett just to get Ana to stop feeling so gaga over him?

"So how was practice?" Brad inquired, pulling her from her troubled thoughts

"Fine. Though these two boys in the dojo are comparing dicks to see who's the better student and it's so annoying." Sloane complained causing Brett from across the table to snort

"You really aren't like the other girls I know."

"Well if those other girls are prissy princesses then I'm not surprised that I'm not."

"Touché but to be fair Katie isn't as girly as you think she can get her hands dirty when she wants to."

"Is that so?" The brunette questioned

"Yeah Brad remember last year at Ember's beach house when we were playing truth or dare?" Brett asked his friend who eyes lit up with understanding

"Yes that was amazing I still have that on video." Brad gushed and Ana shot the two a quizzical look

"So why are you guys friends with one of the most bitchiest girls at school?"

"Sloane!"

"What? I'm curious you guys don't seem as obnoxious or total douchebags so why are you friends?"

Brett locked eyes with Brad across the table, "She's a keeper." He told him

"Well I know this is hard to believe but they're not all that bad." Brad lightly argued

Sloane openly laughed in disbelief,

"Honestly at times I ask myself the same question." Brett spilled while he twirled his spoon in his key lime froyo

"But then I think of Katie and the guys and I guess it's worth the torture." Brett continued and Ana giggled at him. Sloane wanted to hit something.

"I know it's hard to believe but Lynds can be sweet when she wants to." Brad insisted

"Yeah she just needs to get to know you first and when she trusts you, you'll see."

"I highly, highly doubt that I've known them since elementary school all I see are two bitches."

"You don't know Lynds like Brett and I do, yes she has an...abrasive side but she really does have a soft side as well." The blonde boy insisted then shot a look at Brett to have the boy back him up

"Okay to give them the benefit of the doubt they were there for me when my mom died last year." The other male shared

Sloane looked down at her icy treat not knowing what to say to what the boy just said, she was never good with the emotional stuff and comforting others. From the other side of the table Ana grabbed his hand to squeeze it comfortingly and got a small smile in return.

"I'm so sorry for your loss, I can't imagine ever losing my parents." Ana sympathized

"It's fine I'm over it, or at least as over it as you can be over losing a parent. The point I was trying to make anyway was that Lynds has her moments." Brett declared

Sloane hummed, "I'll believe it when I see it."

"But enough about us tell us about you two, how long have you guys been friends?" Brad prompted causing Ana to perk up at that

"S and I have been best friends since they were in second grade when I put on this short play for the neighbourhood kids and this jerk Randy started booing so S got up and punched him to get him to shut up."

Brad looked at her in amusement, "Why is it I don't find that funny to believe?"

Sloane just shrugged, "Lucky guess."

"After that I started bugging her to hang out until she finally caved and we've been besties ever since." The caramel skinned girl continued

"Sounds like the perfect start to a love story." Brett teased causing Ana to roll her eyes good naturedly

"Shut up we love each other but just as best friends. Besides there might be someone else I'm interested in."

The brunette felt her heart race at the words love each other they loved each other of course. She loved Ana she's her best friend that's it but why did her heart hurt at the easy dismissal? Or the fact Ana was looking at Brett with wide heart eyes? What the hell was wrong with her?