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   Things have changed quite a bit since I admitted to myself my true feelings about Johnny. It's weird, but I've become more conscious about what he says and I tend to overanalyze. A lot. I always get too excited whenever I see him online & when we talk, I get this intense feeling of happiness that I just can't put into words..

"Thinking about him again?" Mona looked at me. Oops?

"Oh. Did I space out for that long?" I asked.

"Jenna, you've been spaced out all week." Andy said skeptically.

I lay down on the field, our usual lunch spot and gave a loud sigh. These things get so complicated..

"Why don't you just tell him already?" Jean asked. As you can see, I had told them the whole story.

"I can't just go and ruin the friendship like that.. it's selfish." I told them.

"And how do you know he doesn't feel the same way? I bet that was the reason why he sent you that 3 Doors Down song. I mean, those lyrics were just way too appropriate just be an accident." Mona reasoned.

"That's true, Jenna." Jean and Andy agreed.

"I suppose I should.." I said defeatedly.

"Should what?" Jack said as he and Martin arrived and sat on the grass beside me and Mona.

"WHAT is it with you guys and butting in!" Jean said annoyed.

"It's a talent." Jack said proudly and I seemed to be the only one who laughed.

"See, at least Jenna has a sense of humor. It's a good thing you came to Westmount you know.. People are just too-" Jack tried to say, but Andy threw her cupcake at him icing first, giving him a large blue blob on his forehead. Mona was laughing so hard she didn't notice the milk Martin squirted at her was all over her face.

"YOU ASSHOLE!" Mona managed to choke out as she threw her mashed potatoes at Martin.

Thus, the food fight began.

Since it started to get messy, we were all running around throwing food. Jack began to chase me with spaghetti and cupcake chunks, but after a few seconds, I lost breath and had to stop and hide somewhere. It's pathetic how bad I am at sports. Really.

"AAAAAHHHHH!" Spaghetti filled my mouth and was smeared across my face. Jack had obviously spotted me and attacked from behind. We wrestled as I tried to smear what was left of my mashed potato on his hair.

"Stop!! Stop!!! I give up!!!" I screamed.

Whoa. Wait a minute. What just happened? Jack was on top of me on the grass, smiling devilishly. For some reason, I began to see him, like really see him. He smelled of.. well, he smelled of mashed potato now that I was done with him, but there was a hint of peppermint. Damn this intoxicating mashed potato peppermint scent. His bright blue eyes were staring straight at my boring brown ones, and they looked so deep.. so full of meaning. He breathed heavily still recovering from our little sprint as his jet black and blueish hair was messily fixed on his head. I looked down at his lips.. his labret piercing, his left lip pierce, his--

"Well, this is certainly awkward.. in an entertaining way of course. We should head back and get all those noodles out of your hair." He smiled and got off me, helping me up afterwards. We walked together laughing as we saw Mona ontop of Martin, a triumphant look on her face for Martin was full of mystery meat, milk and jello.

So much for that awkward position.

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"Hey baby... come here.."

"I'm not one of your toys Rob, leave me alone."

"Oh please, you know you want me.."

Crash. [body pushed against lockers]

"L-let go off me you.. you!!!

"Are you scared of aggression? Of being this close to a guy? Don't think I haven't noticed you looking at me during class Caphis.."

"Apparently your ego was bigger than I thought.. I would never look at a cliche wannabe like you. Get off me!!"

"Hey leave the girl alone!!!!" I ran and pushed the guy away from the girl. 'What the hell are you doing? You don't even know these two!' I thought as moved towards the guy.

"Piss off reject! You should know better than to mess with me!" He answered.

"Maybe you're right. But from what I already know, you're a big-headed, horny ass-wipe who can't piss off this girl's business. Am I right?" I smirked. That oughta get to him..

"Why you..." Those were his last words. Since he jumped on me and we began fighting of course.

I was busy punching his face in to realize I was being pulled away from that poor guy. He had it coming anyway..

"Mr. Lane, I hope you don't think I WON'T put this in your file, because I most DEFINITELY will." Principle Walters said maliciously as he grabbed my arm and began taking me to the direction of his office.

"Mr. Walters! I-it wasn't his fault! It was Rob's fault. I mean, let me explain. Please." The girl tried to reason with him and to my surprise, he stopped and looked at her. I took this opportunity to look at the girl who I "defended". She was Asian, with long jet black hair, she dressed conservatively, a dark sweater and gray pants. She was skinny and pale -- I was intrigued with her appearance.. like I've never seen someone who looked so interesting before.

"Uhhh.. wait! Mr. Walters please. I was walking to class and Rob attempted to forcefully make me.. well.. kiss him and well Dave here, helped me get away from him. If he weren't here to stop Rob from doing an unjust and shameful act, who knows what might have happened. I know it is a quite petty problem Mr. Walters, but please, the only fault Dave has in this was trying to get me away from Rob. Which can hardly be considered a fault, but a good deed."

Whoa. She knows my name? Okay, that's a stupid reaction. What do you expect? I'm a guy.

"If what you're saying is true Ms. Caphis, then I will only grant Mr. Lane one week's worth of detention." Principal Walters replies after some time to think. I sigh as the girl's face brightens slightly as she glances at me and begins to walk away.

"Well okay then-"

"Ms. Caphis, one moment. I'm aware that you have been a good student of Westmount High, contributing greatly to the arts and crafts department. I am also aware that you have nothing against you in your file, so to lie about this incident will cause your records to go from exceptional to extremely dismal."

"I understand Principal Walters and I assure you, nothing of what I said is untrue." She said defiantly.

"Well in that case, Mr. Lane you may attend your next class but please remember to report to detention after your last period. I will inform Ms. Escalus that you will be attending detention for the whole of this week. Don't let me catch you beating up other students, understand?" Principal Walters looked at me sternly and I stared at his shiny bald head walk away and turn into the next hallway.

"Yessir." I said as I turned around and faced the girl.

"Well, well. Should I thank you now "Ms. Caphis", for giving me a week's worth of detention?" I smirked and crossed my arms over my chest.

"Excuse me? It could've been a month for all you know!" She replied annoyedly.

"Oh alright. Thank you for saving my life." I said sarcastically..
"Hey wait a minute. How'd you know my name anyway?" I asked. Now THIS I wanted to know.

"Oh, um. I've seen you around that's all. I heard your name." She said as she began to walk away quicklyto her next class but I caught up with her again.

"And am I supposed to follow you around until I hear your name or are you going to tell me what it is?"

"Aemilia Caphis." She smiled. Looking at her pale face, it seemed that she had a lot to hide.. Her stuttering and her hesitation made it seem like she was almost.. afraid. Weird, I thought. It's like she's plain on the outside but there's more on the inside.. Too much for a first impression I suppose.. I guess that's just how she looked to me.

"Aemilia? That's a very.. unusual name." I said in reply.

"Yes well.. if it's too odd for you to take, you may call me Lily."

"Lily it is." I smiled as we reached the end of the hall and went our separate ways. 

It may have been the first time I've seen her in Westmount, but hopefully not the last. What was my class again? Oh, right. Chemistry.

SHIT!

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