In the morning the atmosphere during the breakfast was terrible. Fortunately, about 9am Kurlzz came with Charlie, so somehow it passed. Steph quickly pulled herself together and went to school, and the boys had to have the rehersal.

Throughout the day brunette could not concentrate in class. Always careful, now she still was thinking about last night, about what was said.

Jorel  felt something for her. But why he hadn't said anything? Why he hid it? And finally, why, oh why she, stupid cow, did not notice anything? What should she do now? Questions, but no answers.

- Miss Carter?

Professor Oldman's voice broke her thoughts.

Steph looked at him as if seeing him for the first time in her life.

- I asked why Hamlet can not be happy with Ophelia.

The girl began to frantically think about the answer when classes are over. By the way, this topic was fitting in her life right now. She smiled apologetically, professor just nodded. She took the book and walked out of the room. Her head was aching, Mary told her that she need to speak with her, and despite that she don't want to, she had to.

- Hey, what's up?

- I want to know everything - the blonde said, sitting next to Stephanie.

- What are you talking about - brunette was confused.

- Steph, i am your best friend. I saw how Jorel was looking at you yesterday. I think that he have feelings for you.

Stephanie could not believe this is actually happening. She sigh, she don't wanna talk about it today, or even in a week time. She was confused, she don't want to even think about it. Her life was a mess right now, and she wanted to be alone. But on the other hand, Mary should know. All in all she is her best friend, and besides Steph has no one to talk about it with.

- You're right, I think that Jorel is in love with me - she said slowly. - But, I'm with Deuce, and i love him. I love Aron. And J is more like brother for me, so... But, anyway. Tell me how was you'r evening. Am I right if I think that you and Andrew....? - Steph raised her eyebrows.

That was it. Mary started to talk about how amazing her night was, and she forget about what Steph said to her. Sometimes brunette love her friend for that.

- Dude, what's happening?

Kurlzz sat next to J-Dog, who drew something on a piece of paper.

- Everything is okay - said Jorel.

- I can see that something is wrong. Is it about Stephanie?

Decker already had the answer when Deuce came into the room

- Hey, guys, how's it going? - He asked.

J threw a pen on the table, then left pissed.

Johnny looked at Da Kurlzz, drummer just shrugged.

- And what's wrong with him? - Deuce asked, looking for a mate.

Jorel's P.O.V.

From the morning everything was boilign within him. And yet in addition there was this damn asshole, who, as usual, behaved as if nothing had happened. Fucking idiot!

Jorel regreted everything he said to Stephanie. Now everything will certainly broke down, although his trying for so many years to be good between them. It only took one night to bury the chances of further living with the love of his life. Why he decided to suddenly be so selfish?

He was pacing around the house, not knowing what to do with himself. In a fit of helplessness he dump off the dresser one of Steph's vase. The sound of broken porcelain reverberated around the ground floor. Jorel turned and saw Stephanie, standing in the open door.

Jorel raged. Stephanie stood in the doorway and did not know what to do. Enter, or is it better to go after the guys to get something done with him? Does she wanted to talk to him? In the end, sooner or later she will have to do it. She sighed, then crossed the threshold.

- Jorel, what happens?

It was only after when she realized how silly was this question. She put down her purse and keys. She crossed her arms over her chest and looked at the boy.

His breathing was accelerated, on his face pain was mixed with astonishment. She stated that he is in a much worse physical condition than herself. She walked a few steps, hesitated, and then took him in her arms. Gently, like a small child. She hugged his head to her shoulder, stroking his hair at the same time.

- It's all right. Everything will be fine. It will be fine.

Stephanie cradled him in her arms, and J-Dog clung to her all over her body. His arms wrapped around her shoulders, barely held back a sob before, which surged in his throat. He did not know how to behave, what to say. He waited for her verdict.

- If you want, we can forget about what happened yesterday - Stephanie said quietly. - It will be like before, everything will return to normal.

Decker struggled with himself. Finally he nodded, unable to utter a sound.