I woke up to the ringing of the alarm clock. "Ughh!" I grabbed the alarm clock and threw it on the floor. It stopped ringing. Thank god! Wait, something's not right. I sat up and looked around. No Billy. Oh that's right, he confessed his love last night and we had ... sex. He must have gone to school earlier, to avoid any awkwardness. Pfft, what a coward.

I got up, changed into a black t-shirt and jeans shorts and took my bag. I scanned my eyes around the room, just to make sure I didn't forget anything. Nope, I didn't. I walked out of the room and locked the door.

5 minutes later, I found myself in the hallways of Sunny Dale High. Oh hey! There's Sophie, with .... someone I don't know. Huh. I ignored her and went to get my books at my locker. Unfortunately, Billy was there, waiting for me I guess. As I continued walking towards my locker, I saw Eric. He was heading in my direction! What should I do?! Too little too late, I already reached my locker with Billy there and Eric already reached me.

"Hey guys. What's up?" I asked, trying to sound casual.

"Uhh.."

"About last night-" both of them said.

Oh shit.

"You went to see Eric last night?" Billy asked.

"Yeah, er well, his dad.. no, his butler.. no, his brothers were there and I wanted to see them. Right, Eric?"

Eric gave me a confused look but agreed with me anyway. "Right. Er, I'll catch you later, Casey. Billy." And just like that, he left.

"Listen, about-" Billy started.

"Hey, let's just forget it okay?" I cut him off.

"Yeah, I guess." And just like that he left too. Phew! That was real close. I know, I know. I was mean to say that but cut me some slack. It's not everyday your best friend finally confesses to you. Come to think of it, I haven't actually given much thought about what he said.

I opened my locker and took my books out. Let's see, I have World History first. Lucky me, I get to nap. I shut the locker and went to find Sophie. I haven't seen Mimi around yet. She's probably late.

I found Sophie and met her total of a bitch cousin, Alyssa. Ugh, I'm disgusted even thinking about her.

World History was a bore! Max and some other guys were being jerks. I always knew they'd turned out to be assholes.

Bell rang and I went off to find Billy. I decided to skip second period and I don't know, just hang out around. As I walked down the second floor, I spotted Billy. "Billy!" He turned to look at me. I gestured him to stop.

"I've been looking for you," I said.

"Well, you found me." He looked away.

"I just-"

"Aren't you supposed to be heading off for the next lesson?"

"Actually, I'm gonna skip it and I thought maybe you know, you'd come with me?"

"Come with you?"

"Yeah. I really need to talk to you."

"I can't, Casey. I got to go." He turned away and left.

What?! Is he avoiding me now? He's the one who came to my locker this morning! Whatever, I don't give a shit. I'll just wait for him to bloody come up to me. The bell rang. I rushed out of the front door of school before I could get caught. I decided to go to the nearest bar, Nex's Bar and get a drink. I am in real need of it. I saw Brett, my favourite bartender as soon as I came in. He was a little older than me, quite like my elder brother. Except I don't have one.

"Brett, get me a beer will ya?" I took a seat.

"Shouldn't you be in school, hon?" He grabbed a can of beer and poured it into a glass.

"Like you don't know me."

"You really shouldn't take things for granted."

"What are you? My dad?"

"No, but I do care about you," he said, pushing the glass towards me.

"Whatever," I replied, taking a sip.

Oh and no, I did not sleep with Brett. I actually wanted to, but he knew better. Now he cares for me. Pfft. What a joke!

He shook his head as if he was disappointed in me. "Get your priorities straight."

I ignored him. Hours passed and I ordered drink after drink. I finally got back to school by fifth period, drunk. Unfortunately, someone was waiting for me at the front door. Oh crap, that's it. I'm caught.

"Excuse me, Casey Daniels? Mrs. Goy would like to see you."

"The principal? What does that bitch want?"

"Oh! Er.. I'm just here to tell you that." She left looking scared. Am I that intimidating? Ahh, I'll just go see what Mrs. Goy wants. I walked to her office. I stumbled a couple of times. My head was spinning.

"Yes, she's waiting for you, Casey," the secretary said.

I went into her office.

"That's it, Ms. Daniels! I have had enough of your nonsense! You are EXPELLED!"

"Fuck you."

After talking on the phone with Casey and Sophie, which felt like ages, i turned around to see Ashton, waiting for me to make a move.

"I am so sorry." i said weakly. I walked towards my bed and sat beside him.

"No it's okay. We should go to sleep now."

"Okay.. Good night."

He didn't respond after that. At all?

Argh! What have i done?!

Just a few minutes ago, okay make that 30 minutes ago, before Casey called me, we were about to do something, outrageous. Something I've never done before in my life. Something i wasn't sure about how to do it. Something i thought i would do, only with the guy i love. Something, fun. But seems to me now, we're going to sleep.

Great.

"We'll see what happens tomorrow." i thought to myself.

There we were, half naked in bed under the sheets, not doing anything wild like sex.

Fuck. He nearly kissed me, he was so close!

*

I woke up the next morning and i felt really, really, really tired. I refused to get out of bed and i didn't want to wake up. But no, there was school for me to attend. And i was looking forward to school. Eventually, i got up and rubbed my eyes. I looked to my left and found a note on the table.

"Minnie, i'm sorry for what i've done last night. I didn't mean to do that. Trust me, i didn't want it to happen but it did. Well, almost. I'm glad we didn't do what i wanted to do. I was wrong. I am sorry, Minnie. I am really sorry. I've laid out your best clothes so you wouldn't waste anymore time. I know you'll be late for school today and i've prepared breakfast for you. Take a quick shower now and i hope you won't be late for your first class.

p/s : see you in school.
Ashton;

I grabbed my alarm clock and looked at it, disbelief. It was already 8:19 am.

"OMG I'M SOOOOOO LATE FOR SCHOOL!"

*

Ashton was right. I was late. Really late.

First class, World History. Mr Gabe. Hell.

"Room 198, here it is." i stood by the door for a moment, then, taking a deep breath, opened it.

The whole class stared at me. Awkward.

"Glad you can join us this morning, Miss Gasper. Take a seat."

I smiled and looked around the room for an empty seat. Max and the gang didn't bother saving me a seat. They looked away, pretending i wasn't there, in front of the whole class. What was that about?

"Pss.. Pss, Minnie!"

Casey! Boy, was i glad to see her.

"Thanks."

"For what? Saving you a seat?" she chuckled slightly.

"Yeah, no really. Thanks. Normally, the guys back there will save me a seat. I don't know what's up with them today."

She turned back to see the familiar faces of the guys.

"Them? I heard, they were talking about you earlier on." she informed.

"Me? I don't think so. Why would they talk about me?" i was puzzled. Was it something i did wrong?

"Not in a good way, Mims. More like, bitching session."

"What.. did they say?"

"Something about you not telling Yumi or.. was it Yumika. Ugh, whatever her fucking name was, that you saw Kelvin at a jewelery shop."

"What. She found out?" i said brokenly.

"You actually knew about it huh."

"Yeah.. but i wasn't suppose to tell anyone! Kelvin asked me, not to. You don't know how much i wanted to tell Yumi." i sighed.

"Right, too bad the guys believed her."

"Max was one of them." she added, while checking her nicely manicured, nails.

"That can't be the reason. They are not like that!"

"Perhaps she told them something else."

"What? Fake rumors?" i continued, irritated.

I turned back to see them, laughing about something. They were so happy, without me. Omg, is that Kelvin kissing Yumi? Wasn't he with some girl called, Melissa? What's going on? This is not making any sense.

"I don't know.. Hey your bag seem empty."

And it was empty. My books were in the frigging locker.

*

The next thing i knew, the bell rang. That was fast.

Before Mr Gabe could finish chapter 5 with us, everyone got off their seats and rushed for the door. HAH! This proved that i wasn't the only one who didn't like Mr Gabe. The rest of the class too. Thank god Mr Gabe didn't notice the fact that i didn't have my books with me this morning.

"Remember to read page 109. There will be a short test tomorrow!" he yelled but no one cared.

Casey was already no where to be found. Gosh, now i'm alone.

No, wait.

That's my gang over there, at the back of the class.

Should i join them?

Duhh, i know them and they're my friends.

What if..

I'm sure they weren't still mad at me for such a small matter right? They must have forgotten about it and come on, they wouldn't mind. It was all a misunderstanding and after all, Kelvin got back with Yumi. But there's one thing I have to ask them though. Why were they acting so weird in the morning?

Oo, they had better come with a good explanation!

Hurriedly, i grabbed my bag and took out my handy mirror from it. I look fine, if i say so myself.

"Max! Max!" i shouted and waved like a total moron.

He's not waving back.

Why is he not waving back.

Come on, he has to wave back. It's Max.

But.. he didn't. And the rest of them stopped talking.

They looked at me for a while. Okay awkward moment. Why aren't they talking or saying hi?

"Hi." i tried again. But nothing happens. All stone-faced, staring at me.

It truly did feel like as though, it was the first day of school and I was an exchanged student from Africa. Who's trying to be friends with them. And they don't like Africa mates. And perhaps, they fucking think i'm a math genius freak or something. God, this is so weird. Do i look like a stranger to them?

I walked closer to them but they avoided me and walked off.

Max shook his head, continued talking to them. I did not just see the gang ignoring me.

Including Max?

That's not Max. He isn't the Max i know. Something's wrong. Something's way too wrong. I rubbed my forehead, trying to take in everything. Does that mean they dislike me? They're trying to say i'm not of them anymore?

I have to find out the cause of this. Like a.s.a.p.

Not telling them where Kelvin was.. Is that the reason? I don't know.

I left the room, feeling totally disappointed with myself. I've just lost all my friends in a day without knowing why. What am i going to do now?

"Hey!" I startled. Someone, who sounded damn familiar to me, called from the back. And that.. that sounded like Max. No, it had to be him. This time, I'm 120% sure. Max, my buddy. Make that, ex buddy since he didn't want to say hi back to me like a few seconds ago.

His voice makes me want to cry, inside. I miss talking to him. Like right now, i wished he was saying "Hey!" to me.

I turned back, hoping it was me but.. it wasn't. I knew it.

"Do you know.." Max whispered something to Ricky and the rest of the conversation was confidential.

What did i do wrong? Why didn't anyone bother telling me what the fuck was going on.

"Ugh, whatever." i thought to myself.

I had a little more time before attending my next class, so i walked to my locker, alone, to grab some books for English. I didn't need a company, i was fine. I can handle this. Minnie Gasper is strong. Being an anti-social is fun. A happy one, but not those emotional ones i've seen, walking out from the counselor room. I am happy. I am very happy with myself.

Hi, I'm Minnie and I'm friendless. Yay me.

.. Oh, who the fuck am i kidding. I hate being all alone. I want to walk with somebody.

Like.. Ashton maybe. I want to thank him for the lovely breakfast and the note. He was sweet enough.

I shut my locker and continued walking down the hallway. Okay.. Odd, why did everyone stare at me?

Did i not wear my bra today.

I gasped and took a peek at my breasts. No.. I did wear. The black and sexiest one!

"She's the girl i was talking about.." a brunette whispered to her friend while pointing at, if i wasn't mistaken, me.

What.. girl?

"Slut." i heard someone saying.

"I heard she just came here this year. And now she's so popular.."

"She thinks she's all that. Well, i think i'm better." a cheerleader said out loud.

I walked pass her and the chatter went on. Everyone was whispering to one another.

"Look at her, just look at her will you?" Hey, finally. I know that girl. Isn't she Tammy, from History class?

I had to ask her what's going on.

"Tammy." i stopped her. "Can i have a word with you?" Omg i sounded like the Headmaster, Mrs Goy. Ew.

I could see that she was shocked to see me. She forced herself to show a smile and replied, "Sure."

I pulled her to a corner and asked, "Why the fuck is everyone staring at me?"

"Err.. Why are you asking me?"

"'Cause well, maybe. I heard, you were talking about me just now?"

"Oh, erm right. No i wasn't." she shook her head, looking down.

"You're lying. You know the reason. Just be honest with me. I won't be mad."

"Let go of me." Oh, i realized i was still holding her hand. I let go and ow. Red marks. Ugly.

She sighed and played with her fingers. "Okay fine. You're.. You're like the hottest topic in the school now. Everyone's talking about you." she rolled her eyes, not believing that she's just told me something ridiculous.

Me? Everyone was talking about me? Right. Ha-ha good joke.

"Tammy...." i pleaded. "Tell me the truth." i laughed.

"I'm fucking serious. Just look around you, don't you see it? You said it yourself that people were staring at you."

She has a point. "But do you know why?"

There was silence. Tammy was obviously thinking whether or not to tell me.

I nudged her and said impatiently, "Quit wasting my time and tell me already."

"You had sex with Ashton Luke. Everyone knows that. Well, almost. The girls are jealous of you, even me. There! I've said it! Are you happy now?"

What the fuck.

*

I took a deep breath and counted, "1, 2, 3."

Please tell me this was all a stupid nightmare and there's nothing i have to worry about.

I bit my lower lip and slowly, opened my eyes, hoping that i'll wake up next to Ashton this time, with my clothes on and talk about Politics instead of watching a movie and asking him to stay over.

"Jesus. I'm still in the school's cafeteria." i murmured while rubbing my forehead.

It was lunch time but i don't seem to be eating. Ashton was missing. Max was still ignoring.

Nate joined me for lunch 'cause well.. i asked him to. Not like he had a choice either. I couldn't find anyone else besides him to hang out with during lunch today. How badly i wanted to talk to Casey, i just couldn't find her.

"Minnie, are you going to eat that or what?"

I passed him my lunch and sighed heavily.

"But it's Mac and cheese. You really don't feel like eating huh?"

I shook my head. "This is real, Nate. It's just like that episode from the TV but that's fake. It's a show and this is fucking reality!" i let out a tiny scream.

Nate was just too busy with his food. So i guess, listening to my problems was the least he could do for me.

"What am i going to do? Everyone can't stop staring at me. It's really, really creepy." Just when i was saying that to him, a blond passed us, giving her best hell bitchy look.

"Don't care about it. They'll forget about everything tomorrow morning. They talk about it now, they'll get bored of it. Trust me." he said while taking a sip of Diet Coke.

I stared at him and replied stiffly, "Don't care about it? Don't care about.. it? How can i not care about it! There were tons of girls asking me how was the sex when i clearly did not do it with him. Ow, was i suppose to lie and say, 'Uh, it's fine. But you girls will never get to do it with him because duh, now that he's my man, i won't even let you talk to him. So fuck off.'? Oh my god. It's so annoying, so annoying." i took that can of Diet Coke from him and finished it within seconds.

"I was drinking that."

"Sorry."

"Why don't you tell them the truth? Like what really happened?"

"You think they would believe me? Every time i try to say something about it, they'll interrupt me and ask me if i have time after school and when i say no, they will ask me again and again. Apparently, they don't take No for answers. God. I'm surprised that you're not even listening to those rumors out there."

"Hey, i know you ever since we were born. How can i not believe you but them? Try explaining to them. Maybe they'll believe you too."

"No. They're nuts!" i threw my hands in the air. "They're asking me to hang out with them when i don't even know them!"

Nate took a bite of his fresh, green apple and replied, with his mouth full, "When you say them, who are you referring to?"

"The cheerleader squad? The Asians? The.." i continued, feeling disgusted to even say it, "computer geeks."

"Cheerleaders? Oh, i heard there's a new member. Alyssa or Alicia. I'm not sure. Kinda hot i must say. And she's like your best friend's cousin. Mind getting her number for me?"

I slap him playfully on his shoulder, "Focus Nate! It's me we're talking about here."

"Hey, i was just kidding." he grinned.

"This fucking sucks." i buried my head in my hands. My head felt like exploding anytime now.

"Okay, you've been talking a lot and i didn't even make any effort to cheer you up." he stood up and i looked at him. Did the bell just ring?

"After school, meet me at your locker. I'll bring you somewhere nice and spend the whole evening with you. You will not regret it. I promise." he smiled and omg, I've just realized how good looking he is from this angle.

It was Monday morning . As usual , it was time for school . I got up from the bed , went to toilet , got dress and so on . Alyssa was nowhere to be found in my room . Not on the bed , not in the toilet , not in the cupboard . nope , not the cupboard . I guess she was already downstairs having breakfast . I think she's excited for her first day of school .

I walked down the stairs , and i was right . Alyssa was sitting down , in the kitchen , having a talk with Aunty Christine , mum and dad . Dad ? He's back from Cali already ?

" Morning , darling . Here you go , your sandwich . " Mum passed me my tuna sandwich and gave me a kiss on the forehead .

" Morning mum , dad and aunt Christine . " i took a seat .

" Sophie , make sure you take care of Alyssa okay ? " Aunty Christine was giving me a warning .

" Yes , Aunt Christine . " i was reassuring her .

I heard sounds of car engines outside the door . Who will be there to pick me up ? I thought i had to walk to school along with Alyssa . It can't be Martin . If it's Martin , i will not go in his car . Never .

" Sweetie , is that Martin waiting for you outside ? " Dad asked .

" No , dad . i don't think so its him . " I rolled my eyes .

Mum was giving the look to dad that he shouldn't be talking bout Martin . I know Mum was trying not to make me sad or anything . But i would want her to know that i'm fine . I looked out of the window and saw Trace with his Porche .

" Alyssa , let's go . Bye Mum . Bye Dad ! " i took my bag from the couch and headed out .

" Alyssa , take care alright . Anything , just give me a call . " Aunt Christine said .

" Okay . Bye mum . " Alyssa gave her mum , the look .

Alyssa and I walked out the door and saw Trace was standing next to his car .

" Hey . "

" Morning . " Trace replied .

" Who's this rich kid ? " Alyssa whispered to me .

" Oh . Trace , meet Alyssa , my cousin . She'll be joining us in school , starting from today . Alyssa , meet Trace . "

" Hi Alyssa ! Nice to meet you . I'm Trace . " Trace introduced himself and took his hand out from his pocket .

" Hey, Trace . Nice to meet you too . " Alyssa shook hand with Trace and put on her flirty look .

" Right . Mind if she hop along, Trace ? " I asked .

" Absolutely not . How could I not let this little hottie in my car ? It's a pleasure to drive her to school . Shall we ? "

" Thanks . " Alyssa and i said at the same time .

I wanted to open the front seat door but Alyssa managed to open it quicker than me . I've no choice , but the ... back seat .

" So , Alyssa , Where have you been all this while ? " Trace started the engine .

" Err , I used to live here in Brooklyn . When i was seven , I moved to L.A . Now , I moved back here . " Alyssa replied .

" Do you mean , Los Angeles ?! " Trace spoke with a shocking reaction .

" Yeah . You're right . "

" Wow . That's cool . Sophie , why didn't you tell me that you've a super cool cousin who lives in L.A ?! " Trace chuckled .

" Well , cause you didnt- "

" Trace , how bout you ? A brooklyn boy ? " Alyssa interupted .

" Ah . Sense of humour . I'm proud to say , I am . " Trace laughed .

I couldnt stand any longer of their talk so i just listened to my iPod and ate my sandwhich .

Less than 15 minutes , we reached school . Thanks to Trace's driving skills .

" Hey , I'll drop you guys here at the porch first alright ? I'm going to find a parking or something . See you later . " Trace said .

Alyssa and I got down the car . I brought her to the administration office to get her schedule and such .

" Ms.Cassandra , What may i help you ? " asked by Mrs.Patricia .

" Erh , this is my cousin , Alyssa Pettaford , she's a new student . So , can she have her schedule or something ? " I replied .

" Ah yes . I've received a call from your school , in L.A , saying that you're going to register today . So i guess they're right . Welcome , Ms.Pettaford . I bet Sophie's going to help you through , so there wont be any problem . Here you go . " handing Alyssa's schedule , her locker key and stuffs . "

" Thanks . " Alyssa said to her .

Both of us made our way to the hallway . Alyssa's locker was 152 . Way further than mine , but closer to Trace . Trace's locker is 150 . UGH . Great . Alyssa schedule was sort of similiar to mine . We'll have Biology Class and Chemistry Class together . Oh , English Literature too . While we were walking , everyone was staring at Alyssa , as though she came from outerspace or something .

" Why is everyone staring at us , Sophie ? " Alyssa asked .

" Us ? Not me , You . "

" What ? Me ? Is there something wrong ? "

" No no . They are just wondering who are you . No worries . "

I opened my locker , and Alyssa was standing right next to me because she didnt need to put any books . I took out my books and closed the locker door .

" Sophie ? Biology first right ? " Alyssa asked while looking at her schedule .

" Yes yes . You don't have to worry . Ms.Jessica is very nice . "

As both of us were talking , I saw Sonia , Catherine ( the leader of the SDP - Sunny Dales Plastics ) , her gang , and MARTIN ?! approaching to our way . What in the world is Martin doing with them ? Oh My Goodness . Martin is staying with the bad ones now huh ?

" Hey . I'm Alyssa , Alyssa Pettaford . I'm from Los Angeles . Nice to know you girls . " Alyssa put on a wide smile and waved at Christine and gang .

" Sophie , whose this ? Is she another freako you invented or something ? " Sonia asked .

" Shut up , Sonia . What are you talking about ? Sophie , is this you're long lost twin sister ? "
Catherine gave me the bitchy look and walked around Alyssa , looking at her from head to toes .

" She's my cousin , okay . " I rolled my eyes , slamming the locker door real hard .

" Sophie , Why didnt you tell me that you have a cousin ? She's hot . I mean , LOOK AT HER . Better than you , honey . " Martin said those words , and played with my hair .

Martin laughed , followed by Sonia , Catherine and the others . I sort of took a glimpse at Alyssa , and she was smiling . Right , she's going to hit on Martin soon . How i would love to look at Alyssa and Sonia fighting over Martin .

" Get away from me , Jerkass . " I stepped away from Martin and pushed his hand away .

" Are you Martin ? Sophie's boyfriend ? " Alyssa asked , acting really innocent .

" Ex-boyfriend , you meant . " Sonia said out loud and laughed along with her bitches .

" You . Know . Me ? " Martin asked and had this really weird look .

" Yeah . I saw you in pictures before . "

" Okaaay . " Martin looked away , scratching his head .

" So , Alice , Do you want to hangout with us for break , lunch and after school ? You can come over my house and I shall give you some revision to catch up with your studies . Oh , by the way , I'm Catherine . " Catherine asked .

" Hi , Catherine . I'm Alyssa . Not Alice . "

" Whatever . Alice , Alyssa , What's the difference ? Its just a name . Anyways , Wanna join ? "

" Err ... " Alyssa looked at me .

" Wwwhhhhhaaatt ?! You're asking my cousin , to join your bitchy group .?! " I interrupted .

" Yes , is that a problem ?Dont tell me you're jealous . You dont have to be , cause you'll never join my group . I repeat , Never . Stop dreaming . Alyssa , tell your cousin that she's not going to be in our group , and you are . " Catherine fought back .

" Okay . Look Sophie . You're never gonna be in Catherine's group okay ? And , i'm telling you now , that I'm going to join her group , and i'm not going to be a freak like you . "

" Woahhh . What ?!-"

"Are you fucking kidding me? To whoever-you-are , go ahead and join Catherine , no one in the world cares," Casey cut in from behind. "You seemed like a bitch when i first saw you so yeah, you'll fit right in. Sooner or later, you'll be just like them. Plastic.Bitches."

Thank god Casey came at the right time and backed me up . Or else , I would have fainted on the spot and become the hottest topic for my schoolmates to talk about . I'm not really good at dealing with this BITCHES , but i do know that Casey is hell good at it . That's why , sometimes , i really salute to Casey . Well , I guess she helped me a lot .

" Hey ! Who are you to judge us , sex maniac ? Anyways , Let's go , girls . You too , Alyssa . " Catherine just walk off like that along with her gang , grabbing Alyssa's hand along with her .

" But ! No , wait , Alyssa ! " I shouted across the hallway .

" Sophie , don't care bout that bitch . By the way , whose Alyssa ? "

" She's my cousin who just moved back from Los Angeles . "

" Oh . No wonder she looks so bitchy . " Then the bell rang .

" Anyways , got to go . See you during English . Biology waiting for me . " I waved goodbye to Casey then ran to Biology Class .

Yes , Biology is my first class . Martin , Sonia and Catherine will be in the same class too . Thank god , i have Serene and Johnny with me . I stepped in the class , and all eyes were on me .

" What ?! " I said .

Nobody replied or said anything . Those who were staring , all returned to what they were doing . Martin , Sonia and Catherine along with Alyssa just sat still and laughed at me . Pfft , but , whatever . Anyways , the class look kind of full . And i dont know where i can sit . Then I saw , Serene and Johnny were waving at me , as they saved me a seat .

" Oh my god , thank you guys for saving me a seat . I love you two ! "

" No probs . Anyway , What's up ? Serena asked .

" What do you mean , what's up ? " I asked with full of curiousity .

" Dont deny , miss cassandra . I heard that the girl beside Catherine is your cousin ? " Johnny said .

" And Catherine asked " your cousin " to join her plastics right ? " Serena continued .

" How did you guys know bout it ?! " I asked .

" Not only us , but the whole class , and apparently the whole school . " Serena explained .

" But , how ? "

" Well , Sonia - "

Before Serena could explain , Ms.Jessica had already stepped in the class and the whole class became quiet .

**
The bell rang . It was time for our second class .

" Serena , tell me how did the school know . "

" Well , Sonia , as usual , she spread the whole news . " Serena explained .

" Right . Damn her . " I cursed Sonia .

" Sophie , what happen to you and Martin actually ? Why is Martin hanging out with the plastics ? " Johnny asked .

" Ugh . Complications . I'll explain to you guys when i have the time okay . "

" Oh wait , Sophie . Did you know .... " Serena didn't finish her sentence .

" Did i know what ? " I asked .

" That , Minnie Gasper , your best friend , has sex with Ashton Luke ? "

What ?! Minnie had sex with Ashton Luke without telling me ? Oh my god , that girl is just crazy . How can Mims not tell me ! Gosh .

" Wwwhhhatt ? She had SEX with Ash ? " I shouted .

" You didnt know ?! I thought you were her best friend ? "

" Erhh .. No . Obviously I knew , she told me . Yeah , she told me last night . " NOT ! i thought to myself .

" Great then . "

" Anyways , catch up with you guys later kay . I got to go . Bye "

I packed my bag , and headed out of the class . I could hear Serena shouting my name and asking bout Martin and I , but i never bother to look back , because I wasnt in the mood to go explain to her what's wrong . I was walking at the hallway , and ... many people were staring at me . I didnt know where to turn to , so i might as well just look down . And , Minnie ! How can she not tell me that she had sex ? What ? We're not best friends anymore ? I'm so gonna kill Minnie Gasper .

Suddenly , I banged into a rather tall guy .

" Ouch . I'm sorrrrryyy . " I looked up and saw Trace .

" Sophie , what's wrong ? "

" Nothing . Just , today has been real bad for me . " I just walked off .

" No , Sophie , there's something wrong . " Trace catched up with me .

" I'm hurrying for my English Class okay . I'll just tell you some other day . " I walked faster this time .

" I'll meet you after school okay ? " Trace shouted across the hallway .

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