**video is of Nicole dancing in rehearsal**

__ Raven's POV __

I was studying in math class with Patrick and Carnell. Carnell went to the bathroom, so me and Patrick just talked for a while at our table.

PATRICK: "So, how's your day been so far, Raven?"

RAVEN: "It's pretty good; college isn't too bad. What about you?"

PATRICK: "Same here. I think I might be getting math more. Before it was like akdokjsdofkjdkf but it's better." (chuckles)

RAVEN: (laughs) "Yeah, I know what you mean. By the way, I enjoyed hearing y'all sing yesterday."

PATRICK: "Oh you mean at the studio? Thanks!"

RAVEN: "You're welcome."

PATRICK: "I really liked your cookies, too; they were SLAMMIN'. :P"

RAVEN: "Well, thank you haha. So... you guys have rehearsal tonight?"

PATRICK: "Yep, dance rehearsal. You coming?"

RAVEN: "Of course! I can't miss out."

PATRICK: "Cool. I know Dustin will be happy..."

RAVEN: "Everyone's always happy to see me. I just have that affect on people." (chuckles)

PATRICK: "Haha."

Carnell came back from the bathroom. The look on his face was weird though; he looked kind of upset about something.

RAVEN: "Hey, Carnell... um, you okay?"

CARNEL: "No..."

PATRICK: "What's up, bro?"

CARNELL: "It's Reese. (shakes head) She's going partying with Eric right now. I saw her in the hallway and I tried talking to her, but she was so rude. She was talking about getting drunk and all that and saying I need to party more or whatever..."

RAVEN: "Are you serious? She's going to a party in the middle of the day?! That little--"

CARNELL: (puts hands on head) "Yeah... I thought she was different, guys. But she's like every other girl out there, ya know?"

RAVEN: "Uh-uh, first of all, not every girl is stupid and naïve. Don't bunch us all in the same group. Second... I'm so sorry Carnell. You were just trying to be kind and make a friend, but my sister's being a butt it seems."

PATRICK: "Yeah, bro, you don't deserve this."

CARNELL: "Thanks, guys..."

__ Gia's POV __

*sigh* I'm so bummed that Nicole and Reese aren't gonna watch the guys dance tonight. I don't know what's gotten into those two; we used to be close and it's like college is running them away. I don't know maybe it's just me, but something needs to change. 

Anyway, off to Calculus class with Nicole. I walk into the classroom and sit at our regular spot, laying out my textbook, notebook, and pencils. I saw the teacher writing problems on the board. Everyone else were in their seats - except Nicole. Where was she?

TEACHER: "Class has started. I will take role, so please write the problems on the board in your notebook in the meantime."

GIA: (writing notes)

TEACHER: "Is Ms. Nicole Houston here?"

GIA: "She's gone."

TEACHER: "Hmm, she's been absent a few times already this week. Not good. Ms. Thomas, are you her friend?"

GIA: "Yes."

TEACHER: "Could you give her these missing assignments?"

GIA: "Sure, I'll give 'em to her."

TEACHER: "Great. Hopefully she'll do them... ALRIGHT! Who can answer the first problem?"

I looked around and no one raised their hands. So, I raised my hand and said the answer. The teacher said it was correct -- of course it was!

Teacher: "What about the 2nd problem?"

Once again, I was the only one to answer the problem and whatdoyaknow? It was right! Shocker -__- I know I'm smart, but it was annoying answering all the problems. We were on the fifth question or so when I felt something hit the side of my face. 

I looked down and saw a piece of crumpled paper on my desk. I looked to my right across the room and "that girl" was laughing at me. She mouthed the words "open it" ... so I did. It said: "Dear nerd, save some questions for the rest of the class. P.S. your sweater is very flattering, it brings out your ugly face LOL". 

Really? Wow, she's sooooo mature. Ughh. You know what? I'm gonna stand up to her. Today might just be that day.

With a sudden burst of confidence, I raised my hand.

TEACHER: "Yes, Ms. Thomas?"

GIA: "That girl over there threw this paper at my head."

FEMALE CLASSMATE: "Wow, really? You tell the teacher? Such a cry-baby haahaha." (her posse laughed with her)

GIA: (mad) "I'm not a cry-baby!"

FEMALE CLASSMATE: "Oh really? Then why are you getting ready to cry right now?"

GIA: "Why are you mean to me? I didn't do anything to you!"

FEMALE CLASSMATE: "Look, you're a nerd. You have no style, you're ugly, and NO ONE LIKES YOU. Your "friend" Nicole probably didn't show up today because she was embarrassed of being seen by you. And I don't blame her; I wouldn't show up either if I knew I'd have to sit by an ugly alien -- HAHA!"

TEACHER: "ASHLEY! Enough!"

ASHLEY: "Sorry, Teach', but this needs to be said. Obviously her parents aren't telling her the truth."

GIA: (yelling) "SHUT UP, STUPID!"

ASHLEY: "OR WHAT? You ain't gonna do nothin!"

I felt my hands shaking and my face was red. That's the MOST I have ever stood up for myself in my life. But Ashley still won. Face it: I'm an ugly failure like she said. 

I can't deal with this. Before I start crying up a storm, I run out the room and toward the nurses office. I HATE THIS!!!

__ Bryan's POV __

Since Nicole left during Chemistry class I haven't seen her anywhere since. I had to do the whole project today by myself since it was due; the teacher said that I got a 'B' on the project. Not too bad, given the circumstances. 

Nicole got an 'F' since she wasn't there, which sounds real fair to me. I wonder where she went anyway? 

Whatever. I don't care... off to English class. I have about 15 mins until class begins, so I decide to get an apple juice and some chips to tie me over. As I retrieve my snacks from the vending machine, I glanced out one of the windows in the hallway and see a girl sitting by herself in the small courtyard. Wait, that kinda looks like Gia with her head down. I walk outside to go see what she's doing...

BRYAN: "Gia?"

GIA: (wiping her face) "Bryan?"

BRYAN: (worried) "Hey, what's wrong?"

GIA: (sniffling) "Everything..."

BRYAN: (sits beside her on the bench) "You wanna talk about it?"

GIA: "...I hate my life. I hate not being able to stand up for myself; it sucks."

BRYAN: "What happened, Gia?"

GIA: "This girl Ashley in my class. (sniffles) She's been messing with me and she gave me this nasty note -- here, read it if you want. Usually, I wouldn't let stuff like this bother me, but it did. I told her to stop it and she called me ugly and all these names. But that's all... I couldn't even stand up for myself. (starts crying)

I read the note then crumpled it up.

BRYAN: "Aww, Gia, this is sick. I don't know why people are so mean, but they are. Look, one thing you're not ugly, and you should never think that way. You're smart, friendly, pretty, wise -- and all those things are what makes you more awesome than she is! So, don't let people get to you, it's not worth it."

GIA: (dries her eyes) "...I really wanna punch her in the face!!"

BRYAN: Yeah, don't do that. (soft chuckle) I couldn't imagine you getting in a fight."

GIA: "Me neither, I-I was just playing. (chuckles softly then looks into Bryan's eyes) Thanks for... comforting me Bryan. You're a good friend."

BRYAN: "No problem, that's what I'm here for."

GIA: (gives Bryan a bear hug)

BRYAN: (bear hugs her back) "Let's go to class before someone sees us out here."

GIA: "Okay."

__ Roger's POV __

I was hanging wit Nicole today. She a real fly girl! We went to the movies, then had lunch, and now we're at my apartment. Hmm, maybe I can start somethin' ;)

NICOLE: So this is your apartment? It's... okay. (lowkey unimpressed)

ROGER: "Thanks, I keep it tight."

NICOLE: "I was expecting lots of furniture though. You know, maybe a pink carpet, a large kitchen, and a 30 inch TV."

ROGER: "Girl, this is an apartment, not Disneyworld ha. Its Swag!"

NICOLE: (rolls eyes) "Whatever. Ahhh, I'm tired! (lays on the couch) Ooh, this couch is comfortable!"

ROGER: "I know. (walks to the couch and plops beside Nicole) It's even more comfy wit two people on it."

NICOLE: "Mmhmm." (puts on lip gloss)

ROGER: (leans over and kisses her neck)

NICOLE: "Roger?"

ROGER: (kissing her neck) "Hmm?"

NICOLE: "Stop." (giggles)

ROGER: "You know you like it." (kisses her neck and gets on top of her)

NICOLE: (kisses him back) "Do you love me?"

ROGER: (kissing) "Huh? O-of Course I love you..."

I was surprised when Nicole asked if I loved her. I mean I've been asked that before, but... I don't know. I do love her... for now at least. Until I find another babe. In the meanwhile, we making out on the couch. Ya boy is a pimp ;)

__ Eric's POV __

I'm in the backseat of my car. Reese hasn't even touched a drink yet; we haven't even gone into the club, and she ALREADY gettin' freaky! We've been making out for a while now - its good - but I need some AIR!

ERIC: "REESE!"

REESE: "What?"

ERIC: "Let's take a break, aight?"

REESE: "Aww okay. I guess you couldn't take the heat." (smirks)

ERIC: (kisses her on the cheek) "Let's go inside the club."

REESE: "Yay!"

So we're just partying for now.

__ Nicole's POV __

Me and Roger been on this couch for an hour! I have to go to rehearsal though. BOOO! :(

NICOLE: "What time is it?"

ROGER: "5:34."

NICOLE: "I gotta go to practice, Roger." (pushes him off her)

ROGER: "Naww." (still kissing her)

NICOLE: "Come on, I'll hang with you later, boo. Okay? I gotta go, now lemme get up before I go ghetto barbie on you!"

ROGER: "Aight." (gets up and wipes his mouth)

NICOLE: "Lemme get my shirt..." (picks up shirt and puts it on)

I know what you're saying. "WHAT? YOU DIDN'T HAVE A SHIRT ON!" Don't worry he only took my over-shirt off. I still have on my white tank top.

NICOLE: "Okayy, bye boo! Mwah!" (leaves)

I arrive back on campus and go downstairs to the department's dance room. The walls are soo colorful -- green, blue, purple, and red. They had long mirrors on the wall as well. When I got in the studio, I set my bag down and began to stretch. Ahhh, I love to dance! :)