**Video is B5's dance rehearsal; picture is Reese*

__ Raven's POV __

I tried calling Reese FIVE times and texting her all afternoon, and still nothing. This girl! You know what, if she wants to act big and bad and "grown", well okay then. I'm not answering any of her calls either, and if she needs my help with something she better figure it out herself. I've been there for her my whole life and I get nothing in return. I don't deserve this and neither does Carnell. Poor Carnell.... : /

GIA: (snaps) "RAVEN!"

RAVEN: "Huh?"

GIA: "Daydreaming again?"

RAVEN: "Sorry girl..."

GIA: "What's up?"

RAVEN: "Did I tell you Nellz saw Reese in the hallway today skipping class and she totally like blew up in his face. Apparently she was talking about she was headed to the clubs."

GIA: "What? Are you serious?"

RAVEN: "Mhmm. I decided to just give up on Reese. I mean she doesn't listen anyway; she's hard-headed, and naïve... and I'm done dealing with her."

GIA: "That's really a shame... but just do what you have to do, Rae."

RAVEN: "Yep. (sighs) well, you ready to watch B5's rehearsal tonight?"

GIA: "Ohhh yeah!" (smiles big)

RAVEN: "Haha, then let's go girl!"

__ Nicole's POV __

Been rehearsing for an hour now... and woo! What a workout! When I dance, all of my problems go away... I feel free... like I can do anything. It's soo refreshing! 

I walk over to my towel and wipe the sweat off my face. I take a long drink of my water and lay out on the studio floor. Then, I pick up my phone: there are 3 text messages from Roger and a missed call from... Mom? What the heck does she want? Pshh. I'm surprised she even cares.

Anyway, I reply to Roger's text and say "I miss u too babe ;-)"

NICOLE: (to herself) "He's soo sweet!"

???: "Well, would you look who it is..."

NICOLE: "OH... hey guys."

???: "You miss us?"

NICOLE: (sighs) "Of course I've missed you, Raven!"

I get up to hug Raven and Gia who look surprised to see me. Wow, I haven't hung out with my girls in a few days... it's like I don't even remember them. I can feel a strange distance between us.

GIA: "Where were you?? You missed Calculus - I got your homework--"

NICOLE: "I know... I've been doing fine."

RAVEN: "Doing fine? You still with Roggy?"

NICOLE: "It's ROGER... and yes, why?"

RAVEN: "Figures. Girl, please come back to reality! This guy has you hooked. Whenever you're with him, it's like you're a different girl."

GIA: "Yeah. It's like we don't know you anymore."

NICOLE: "I'm sorry y'all feel that way, but I love Roger. He's my boyfriend and there's nothing you can do to stop it. I gotta go." (starts to leave)

RAVEN: "Wait, you don't wanna see Bryan?"

NICOLE: "Why would I wanna see him?"

GIA: "Yeah, why would she wanna see him?!"

I look at both of them crazily.

NICOLE: "Haha, look, I'm gone guys. Peace!"

Before I could walk out the door, guess who decides to show up?? Yep. B5! Amazing timing. Now I have to deal with more annoying questions. I wish people would just leave me be! I just wanna get to my room, take a shower, and go to sleep! DANG! -___-

__ Bryan's POV __

Me, Patrick, and Carnell walked down to the university dance studio. As soon as I opened the door, I saw Nicole standing in front of me with some sweats on, carrying a water bottle and a towel. Man. I hate to say this, but she looked pretty shmexy......... 

What Am I Saying??!! 0_0

BRYAN: (stuttering) "N-Nicole??"

NICOLE: (rolling her eyes) "Hey guys... I was JUST leaving--"

BRYAN: "W-wait! You're not staying to watch us dance?"

NICOLE: "Why would I do that? It's not like y'all are professionals, ha!"

PATRICK: "Whoa! You trying to diss our dancing skills, Nicole?"

NICOLE: "All I'm saying is... you could do better." (winks at Bryan)

CARNELL: "You wanna put some actions to those words? We've never seen you dance--"

PATRICK: "Yeah, you probably ain't that good."

RAVEN: (in the background) "Oop! Nicole?! You finna let these boys dog you like that?"

NICOLE: "Pssh, HECK NO! Sounds like a challenge that I will win."

BRYAN: "Oh, really?"

NICOLE: "Yeah! Bring it pretty boy." (winks)

CARNELL: "One thing -- we have to wait 'til Kelly and Dustin get here if we're gonna have a battle."

PATRICK: "Their slow butts are always late."

RAVEN: "Last time though Pat, y'all were the late ones." (chuckles)

PATRICK: "Shut up." (chuckles along)

So we're waiting for the slow pokes... This dance battle is about to be ON! And you know the Breeding boys will KILL! :P

__ Gia's POV __

*A little later*

So, Nicole and the guys are having a dance battle. This should be interesting. 

Earlier when Raven asked if Nicole wanted to see Bryan, I was a bit confused. First, why would Nicole wanna see him? I mean he doesn't even like her... at least I don't think he does. Plus, she has a boyfriend; Nicole doesn't like Bryan! At least I don't think she does... Hmmm. 

Well, right now Nicole is freestyling some dance moves and I have to admit she's amazing! But look at Bryan eyeballing her... It looks like he's never seen a girl before. His mouth all open and- is he drooling? Ugh, CLOSE YOUR MOUTH BRYAN! Why do I feel jealous all of a sudden? Am I jealous of Nicole? Of course I'm not... of course I'm not. I'm not. Really.

RAVEN: "Nicole's killing 'em right now!"

GIA: "Yeah..."

RAVEN: "What's wrong, girl? You look... confused?"

GIA: "I kind of am, but I'm fine. No worries" (fake smiles)

RAVEN: "Okay."

NICOLE: "BOOM! Beat that! Let's see your moves."

PATRICK: "Don't mind If we do! Hey Raven, play that track on the boombox."

As soon as Raven pressed play, their song "Magnetic" started to play and the guys had this whole routine worked out. It was really cool! They're soo good!

*Later*

__ Dustin's POV __

After our whole dance battle, we decided to just chill and talk for a while. Patrick was complaining that we needed to rehearse, but I don't care -- he ain't no one's Mama. I got some other plans. I want to talk to Raven.

Ever since we chatted for a while at the recording studio, I've been feeling her a lil more... she's a real cool girl :)

DUSTIN: "So how have you been, Rae?"

RAVEN: "I've been good. How about you?" (smiles)

DUSTIN: "I'm good. Can't wait 'til our album finally drops; we've been working so hard!"

RAVEN: "Yeah, it shows haha. You guys are talented forreal!"

DUSTIN: "Thank you."

RAVEN: "Yep..."

(awkward silence)

DUSTIN: "So, uh... you doing anything tonight? You know, besides being here." (chuckles)

RAVEN: "Um, not really. Why?"

DUSTIN: "'Cuz after rehearsal, I was thinking of heading to Club GLOW; I feel like some drinks. You wanna come?"

RAVEN: "Since when do you drink?"

DUSTIN: "Since I was grown... but, uh, forreal you wanna hang tonight?" (hopeful)

RAVEN: "I'm not much of a party girl, unless its a special occasion."

DUSTIN: "Well, (walks closer to her) it can be a special occasion ;)"

RAVEN: "Slow down, Mr. Freak. I don't roll like that!" (giggles)

DUSTIN: (smiles) "Yo, I'm just playin' with ya...."

RAVEN: "...But sure I'll go with you."

DUSTIN: "Aight, cool. Maybe I'll invite my bros and your friends can come, too."

RAVEN: "Actually, Nicole and Gia are too young for clubs. They're not 21 yet so they can't come."

DUSTIN: "Oh, right. Bryan's too young, too... I guess they'll just have to hang here while we go?"

RAVEN: "Let's ask them."

__ Nicole's POV __

I was doing some dances with Patrick and Carnell while Bryan, Kelly, & Gia were sitting on the floor watching us. My phone has been going off like crazy! I check to see that it's Roger... talking 'bout he want me back home. We just hung out earlier today, dang. Clingy much?

CARNELL: (dancing) "Okay so it's left, right, hands, and down..."

NICOLE: "Okay, like this?"

(Nicole mimics Carnell's dancing)

CARNELL: "Exactly!"

PATRICK: "How long have you been dancing?"

NICOLE: "Since I was about 3. I did ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical and hip-hop."

PATRICK: "Wow! How old are you?"

NICOLE: "19."

PATRICK: "You're really good, no lie!"

CARNELL: "Yeah."

NICOLE: "Aww, thanks." 

(Nicole's phone rings)

BRYAN: "Dang, who's blowing up your phone?"

KELLY: "Yeah, they been calling this whole time."

GIA: "Her boyfriend."

BRYAN: "Oh... THAT thing -__-"

NICOLE: "Don't be jealous, Bryan, 'cause you can't have this." (winks)

ALL: "Ooohhh!!!!"

BRYAN: "I ain't jealous. Your boyfriend's just a jerk."

NICOLE: "Then, why do you care so much?"

GIA: "Yeah, why do you care? It's not like Nicole's YOUR girl!"

ALL: "Whhhaaaaa??"

PATRICK: "Bryan WISH he had a girl." (chuckles)

BRYAN: "Shutup -___-"

GIA: "It's okay. You have me..."

ALL: "???"

GIA: (clears throat) "A-And, ya know, Raven..."

Hmmm, why is my girl Gia being so weird lately?

__ Patrick's POV __

PATRICK: "So, uh, yo Bryan... why were you hugging all up on Gia earlier today?"

ALL: "???"

BRYAN: (confused) "What are you talking about, Patrick?"

PATRICK: "I was in the hallway getting some snacks from the vending machine, and I saw you and Gia outside in the courtyard all up on each other. Y'all wanna tell us somethin'...?" (wiggles eyebrows up & down)

KELLY:  "Patrick, what the heck are you talking about bro?"

PATRICK: "I know what I saw... bro."

GIA: "We were just talking, that's all."

PATRICK: "Talking with your arms, chest, and whole body--"

BRYAN: "What are you trying to say, dude?"

NICOLE: "Yeah, what's wrong if they talk?"

PATRICK: "They did more than talking, I'm telling ya--"

DUSTIN: "HEY! Why don't I change the subject--"

CARNELL: "Please!"

DUSTIN: "We thinkin' of heading over to Club GLOW. What y'all think?"

KELLY: "That's cool with me, I guess."

PATRICK/CARNELL: "Okay."

BRYAN: "Whatever."

RAVEN: "I was gonna go, as well. But Gia and Nicole, y'all can't go."

NICOLE: "I'm not going anyway. Gonna hang with Roger tonight." (grins)

BRYAN: "Again?!"

NICOLE: (ignores Bryan)

DUSTIN: "Lil B, you can't go either 'cause you're not old enough. Maybe you and Gia can do something while we're out..."

PATRICK: "I think they did that already lol ;P"

BRYAN: (angry) "Patrick, do you wanna get slapped?!"

DUSTIN: "Whoa, calm down guys! (chuckles) Raven, you can ride with me and Kel."

PATRICK: "I'll take Carnell, Bryan, and Gia. When we go in the club, Bryan, y'all can go somewhere but don't jack up my car, man."

BRYAN: "Okay."

NICOLE: "Well, I'll see you losers later. Bye, guys!"

ALL: "Bye!"

RAVEN: "Stay out of trouble!"

NICOLE: (ignores Raven) "Byyeeeee!!"

***

__AUTHOR'S POV__

It was 8:00 at night. They all left the studio and headed toward Club GLOW. They got out of their cars and waited outside of the club. Bryan and Gia stayed in the car and waved goodbye to everyone else as they happily entered the club. So the night begins...

BRYAN: (in the drivers' seat) "So... where should we go?"

GIA: (quiet) "I don't know.."

BRYAN: "...um, you feel like some ice cream?"

GIA: "Sure."

BRYAN: "Okay, well how about we go downtown to this place called Shenanigan's. They have the best ice cream around!"

GIA: "Oh, really?"

BRYAN: "Yes, really. You'll love it!" (smiles)

GIA: "Alright, cool." (smiles back)

__ Dustin's POV __

WE UP IN DA CLUB!!! Man, it feels so good to be back in here! I needed a break from everything; time to just party and have fun! That's how I like it! I got Raven along with me, and we boutta get it on and poppin' on the dancefloor ;)

DUSTIN: "WOOOO!!! This is what I'm talkin' about!"

RAVEN: "Do you come here a lot?"

GUY 1: "Yo, whaddup Dustin?!"

GUY 2: "Yo D! What's GOOD, HOMIE?"

DUSTIN: "Yo, guys! I found time to just relax, you know how I do!"

GUY 2: "I gotchu bruh! I see you brought the fam too - Sup!"

PATRICK/CARNELL/KELLY: (nods) "Hey..."

DUSTIN: "Yeah, you know!"

GUY 1: "Who's this gorgeous lady?" (eyeballs Raven)

DUSTIN: "Oh, this is my good friend Raven. She's hanging with me tonight."

GUY 1: "Oh, I see you bro. Be careful with this one -- she looks like a freak."

RAVEN: (mad) "Excuse me?!"

DUSTIN: "YO!! Guys, y'all don't have to worry about that. We're just friends. I'll holla at y'all later though..." (embarrassed, he waves them off)

GUYS: "Okay, see ya!"

RAVEN: "Who were they? -__-"

PATRICK: "Dustin's 'rent-a-homies'." (shaking his head)

DUSTIN: "Don't worry about them. Uh, let's get some drinks..."

We walk over to the bar.

BARTENDER: "Hello. What can I get y'all tonight?" (smiling)

DUSTIN: "I'll have a double, and a margarita for my lady friend."

PATRICK: "I'll have a single."

KELLY: "Just a single."

BARTENDER: "Alright. Anything for you, big boy?" (looking towards Carnell)

CARNELL: (disinterested) "Naw, I'm good."

BARTENDER: "OK. I'll get your drinks. (she leaves)

RAVEN: "So, do you come here often?"

DUSTIN: "A few times when I can. What about you?"

RAVEN: "Only on special occasions..."

KELLY: "Yo, the lights they got on the dancefloor look tight, don't they?"

CARNELL: "Yeah."

PATRICK: "I wonder if DJ Ray is here? He needa be blastin' OUR tracks instead of some Waka Flocka..."

DUSTIN: "I know right. (chuckles) He should be here."

(The bartender arrives with their drinks.)

DUSTIN: "Now I feel like dancin'!! Let's turn up!"

CARNELL: "You can go out there by yourself, I'm just gonna chill."

DUSTIN: "What?!"

KELLY: "Yeah, man. I'm gonna drink this shot and maybe look at babes...." (eyes a couple girls around the club)

PATRICK: "I WOULD do that but, I gotta girlfriend and she'd KILL me if she knew I was here."

DUSTIN: "Y'all are no fun."

RAVEN: "It's okay Dustin, I'll keep you company :P"

DUSTIN: "Appreciate it, love. Come on..."

__ Bryan's POV __

We're at Shananigans Ice Cream Parlor. The ride here was pretty quiet... I don't know if Gia's in a bad mood or what, but hopefully this will be cool.

GIA: "'Shananigans'?"(chuckles)

BRYAN: "Yep. What? What's so funny?"

GIA: "Its just... a different name for an ice cream place."

BRYAN: "Ah, yeah it's different haha. Do you know what you want?"

GIA: "I'm a simple girl, so I'll just get strawberry."

BRYAN: "Is that all? You don't wanna try Blueberry Passion or Kiwi Adventures or Choco Taco Experience?!" (being silly)

Gia bursts out laughing.

BRYAN: "What's funny?" (chuckles a bit)

GIA: "You sound so serious saying those names."

BRYAN: (grins) "Why don't we share a Triple Banana Split?"

GIA: "Mm... okay. That doesn't sound bad."

BRYAN: "OK! Could you find us a table while I get it?"

GIA: "Alright."

I order our banana split then find Gia sitting at a table by the window.

BRYAN: "Here it is. Dig in!"

GIA: "Mmm, this is good!"

BRYAN: "I told you..."

GIA: "Yeah :)"

BRYAN: "So... you feeling better?"

GIA: "Wha-- OH, you mean about earlier? Yeah, I'm fine."

BRYAN: "That's good. I'm sorry Patrick had to bring that up at rehearsal--"

GIA: "Don't worry about it. I'm over it."

(a small silence)

BRYAN: "...um, tell me about yourself."

GIA: "Huh? W-What do ya wanna know?"

BRYAN: "Anything. I don't know much about you outside of school life..." (eats a big spoon of ice cream)

GIA: "Right. Well... I'm 18 if you didn't know... an only child... um... and I don't have any pets--"

BRYAN: "Wait, you're 18? Did you start kindergarten early or--"

GIA: "Yes I did. But I also skipped a grade -- third grade. I JUST turned 18 two months ago. I'm supposed to be a senior in high school." (smiles humbly)

BRYAN: "Wow, you must be really smart haha."

GIA: "You could say that haha."

BRYAN: "What are your career aspirations?"

GIA: "I want to teach English."

Bryan: "Cool... :)"

It seems like Gia's slowly opening up a bit more. She's a really smart girl...

__ Reese's POV __

Me and Eric came into the club!!! Oh yea I've had 5 drinks already and I WANT MORRREEEE!! I dragged Eric onto the dancefloor, WOOO!!!

ERIC: "I think I'm gonna sit down."

REESE: (drunk) "Why? You h-haven't done nothin' yet? I n-need you!"

ERIC: "Yeah, but you're having fun drinking and that's all that matters. I'll be at the bar--"

REESE: (yelling) "WHAT?"

ERIC: "I'LL BE AT THE BAR IF YOU NEED ME."

REESE: "NO, I don't need to use the potty, daddy!"

__ Eric's POV __

At the bar...

ERIC: "Can I get a drink, please?"

BARTENDER: "Sure. Where's your friend, she don't want no more drinks?"

ERIC: "Nah, she's good. Thanks."

BARTENDER: "Alright."

GUY AT THE BAR: "You see that girl? The one with the striped dress? Tell me she don't look good!"

OTHER GUY: "Ehh, she's alright."

GUY AT THE BAR: "Yo, Carnell, you can look at the booty aight (chuckles). Acting all tense, have fun!

GUY3: "Yeah I'm the only one with the excuse."

CARNELL: "I just don't wanna degrade women that's all."

ERIC: (to Carnell) "Listen to ya friends! Have fun you at a club mane."

GUY AT THE BAR: "He's the "good boy" of us all." (laughs)

OTHER GUY: "Yep we're the fun brothers. Carnell's a fun-sucker." (laughs)

CARNELL: "Whatever. You won't be saying that when I have a diploma and you don't!"

ERIC: "Haha, y'all cray. Hey, aren't y'all from that group B5?"

CARNELL: "Yeah, I'm Carnell."

PATRICK: "I'm Patrick--"

KELLY: "I'm Kelly."

PATRICK: "You look familiar man. You go to Georgia State?"

ERIC: "Yeah! You guys go there too?"

KELLY: "They do, but I don't."

ERIC: "Aww cool man! My girlfriend goes there too."

GUYS: "Oh word?"

ERIC: "Yep. Here she comes now..."

__ Raven's POV __

Dustin had maybe three drinks and he was already acting a bit crazy. He was dancing all wild with me on the dancefloor, then when I said I wanted to sit down, he started dancing with random people. He's still partying right now... and honestly this isn't too fun. But I guess that's why I don't go partying too often. : /

RAVEN: "This sucks man... -__-"

GUY: "Hey, Mama, you alright?"

RAVEN: "Ugh, I ain't ya mama."

GUY: "You wanna dance?"

RAVEN: "Not with you."

GUY: "It's your loss." (shrugs and walks away)

What was HE talkin' about "it's my loss"?! Negro, I don't want you!! Ugghhh, skip that dude. What I really want is Dustin! I thought we'd be dancing the night away... preferably together. But NO he's getting drunk and hanging with some random groupies. -___- 

Speaking of groupies, who is that girl I see all up on my man-- I mean Dustin? Heck no! It's about to go down! I walk through the crowd and tap the groupie on her shoulder.

GROUPIE: "Can I help you?"

RAVEN: "Yes you can- by backing away from him, please."

DUSTIN: (slurring words) "Yo, Rae, we just having a g-good time..."

RAVEN: "No, WE'RE supposed to be having a good time. Not you and some groupie!"

GROUPIE: "Excuse me, but I'm not a groupie! Who are YOU?!"

RAVEN: "I'm Raven -- the girl that will kick your butt if you don't get off my man!"

GROUPIE: "I wish you would!"

DUSTIN: "Stop it guys! Me and Michelle are chilling, boo..."

Oh, so this groupie has a name. Michelle is it?

RAVEN: "Chillin'? Oh really?"

MICHELLE: "Yeah, you jealous?"

RAVEN: "Look, I really don't wanna mess up my nails and your face right now. So, let's both be big little people and handle this the right way. You're gonna step away from Dustin and I'm going to take him from this dancefloor. Ok?"

MICHELLE: (smirks) "Whatever girl. I just want to let you know that "your man" was good last night. Bye Dusty." (walks away)

RAVEN: "What does she mean by that, Dustin?!"

DUSTIN: "I don't know girl she's crazy..." (smirking)

Uh-uh. I should slap the mess out of Michelle AND Dustin! That's it -- I'm going home. I've had enough of this stupidity. 

I drag Dustin out of the crowd and to the bar, where I see the other guys talking to this couple. I don't want to disrupt their conversation but I need to leave now! Before I could get any words out of my mouth, I notice the expression on the guys' faces. Why are they staring at that girl like that? And Carnell looks really mad...

RAVEN: "GUYS! It's time to go now..."

PATRICK: "Yeah I believe it is." (points to the girl)

RAVEN: (confused) "Um what's going on?"

DUSTIN: "The p-party's not oveerrrrrr...."

ERIC: "Oh you must be Dustin!"

RAVEN: "Wait--"

GIRL: "DUSTIN?!--"

DUSTIN: "Aren't you--"

RAVEN: "REESE?!"

KELLY: "Oh boy..."

REESE: "Rae?? Hey, sis, h-how are you?"

RAVEN: (mad) "Reese? WHY ARE YOU HERE? WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!"

REESE: "I'm not a b-baby. (hiccup) I CAN TAKE CARE OF M-MYSELF!"

RAVEN: "NO, YOU CAN'T!"

ERIC: "Is this your annoying stupid sister, babe?"

PATRICK: "I wouldn't have said that if I were you--"

RAVEN: "THE HECK ARE YOU?!"

ERIC: "Her boyfriend. (to Reese) Babe, let's go upstairs..."

RAVEN: "Uh, no. Reese, you're coming with me and we're ALL getting the heck outta this club!"

Eric starts pulling Reese away from us and out of nowhere I feel the urge to run after them and grab Reese. Eric yells for me to "Get off" or something, but I ignore him and grab my sister by the waist, pulling her towards the exit. Reese is crying now and she yells "Help!". Eric out of nowhere pulls my waist really hard and I fall back losing grip of Reese. I want to slap Eric in the face, but he pushes me down on the floor really hard. My arm starts throbbing...

__ Carnell's POV __

I still can't believe Reese is here at the club with that guy. So many mixed emotions are running through my body -- I've been standing frozen for all this time with my fists clenched. When I see Eric push Raven down, I immediately run towards him and punch him in the jaw. He goes down after one blow. 

Patrick and Kelly run to where we are and pick up Raven who was still on the ground. Dustin was sitting at the bar (still drunk) with a blank expression on his face. I turn around to see Reese crying on the floor. I instantly go to her side and wrap her in my arms.

REESE: (between sobs) "I'm s-so sorry Carnell... I'm sorry!"

CARNELL: "Shhh, it's okay now."

I pick Reese up in my arms. The bartender had called 911 and asked us if we were okay. We said yeah. She said she's glad we're okay, so sorry about the situation and said she'd deal with Eric. With Raven leaning on Patrick, he called Bryan and told him to bring the car right now. Kelly grabbed Dustin and we walked out of the club. I can't believe this craziness happened.

__ Bryan's POV __

GIA: "HAHA!! That's funny!"

BRYAN: "I know right." (chuckles)

???: "Hey, lovebirds."

I turned to see who it was:    Nicole -___-

GIA: "Nicole, we're NOT--"

NICOLE: "Haha, I'm just playin' chill."

BRYAN: "What are you doing here? Not stalking me again are you..." (he grins)

NICOLE: "You wish. And I'm here with Roger if it's any of your business. We're just leaving."

BRYAN: "YESS!!"

NICOLE: (rolls her eyes) "Whatever, you guys be good. Deuces."

BRYAN: (watching her walk away) "She's so annoying sometimes."

GIA: "Bryan?"

BRYAN: "What's up?"

GIA: "...Do you like Nicole?"

............... What kind of question is that? Why the heck would Gia ask me that? Before I could answer, my phone rang. It's Patrick. I answered it: "Hey bro? WHAT? ARE YOU SERIOUS? ... That's what he gets. OK we're coming, bye." I tell Gia the news and we run out of the parlor and into the truck, heading towards the club.

__ Authors POV __

**2 HOURS LATER, at the hospital**

Everyone was sitting in the waiting room of the hospital. They were waiting on feedback from the doctor about Raven. She had hurt her shoulder badly when Eric pushed her down. Dustin and Reese had been throwing up a while ago, but now they're sitting with blank expressions on their faces. Patrick was on his phone; Bryan was sitting in between Gia and Kelly, reading a magazine. Carnell was sitting across from Reese with his head in his hands. Everyone was quiet until the doctor came in.

 DOCTOR: "Uh, Raven Jackson's friends?"

ALL: "Yes?"

PATRICK: (stands up) "How is she?"

DOCTOR: "Raven is fine. She still has a bruise on her shoulder and it was fractured a tad bit. But we're making her rest so the bone muscle will "glue" itself back together. Other than that, as long as she keeps ice on it and takes a few aspirins, she'll be fine."

GIA: "That's good."

KELLY/BRYAN: "Yeah."

CARNELL: "So, can we take her home tonight?"

DOCTOR: "You could, but since its almost midnight, we suggest she just stay overnight. You can pick her up tomorrow morning."

CARNELL: "Okay..."

GIA: "Can we see her?"

DOCTOR: "Yes but three people at a time. Tell me when you're through visiting."

ALL: "Ok, thanks."

PATRICK: "Gia, you wanna go in first?"

GIA: "Sure."

PATRICK: "Alright me & Carnell will come with you."

 __ Gia's POV __

We step into the hospital room and see Raven sleeping in her hospital bed. I'm glad nothing major happened at that party...

GIA: (softly) "Raven, Raven wake up."

RAVEN: (yawns) "Gia? Carnell? Pat? Hi guys... I was just taking a nap. Didn't know I was that exhausted."

PATRICK: "You feeling better?"

RAVEN: "Oh yeah, I'm great. Just a bruised shoulder -- I'll live."

CARNELL: "That butthole should die for treating you AND Reese like that."

PATRICK: "Yeah. Nellz, I was surprised when you punched dude though. That was tight." (chuckles)

RAVEN: (chuckles) "You're silly. I'm just glad he's away from my sister. Where is she?"

GIA: "In the waiting room with the other guys. Only 3 people at a time, so she'll come in soon."

PATRICK: "We'll see you later."

__ Dustin's POV __

After they came out, me, Kelly and Bryan decided to go in. I still had a headache from earlier... and I'm kinda scared to see if Rae will yell at me after the way I acted at the club.

KELLY: "Hey, Raven."

RAVEN: "Hi Kelly, Hi Bryan. (long pause) Hi Dustin."

BRYAN/DUSTIN: "Hey."

KELLY: "So, your shoulder is better?"

RAVEN: "Yeah, don't worry. I've came to the hospital for worse things."

BRYAN: (shakes head) "Can't believe he really pushed you though. Where's he at?"

KELLY: "Nellz punched him in the eye!"

BRYAN: "WHAT? Aww, I'm mad I missed that."

DUSTIN: "RAVEN, I'M SORRY!"

Silence.

RAVEN: "You should be. I can't believe you acted like that! I mean I thought we would actually have time together not you and some girl. I was jealous."

DUSTIN: "I know, I'm sorry. But that's how I am at the club -- I GET LOOSE!"

KELLY: "Yes, he does -___-"

DUSTIN: "Shutup, Kellz. [sighs] Raven, I promise that I won't go to the clubs anymore... if you promise to be my girlfriend."

BRYAN: "Are you sure you wanna make that promise, bro?"

KELLY: "Yeah, you know you can't even stay out the club for a week--"

RAVEN: "Haha. I promise, Dustin."

DUSTIN: "Forreal?"

RAVEN: "Yes. I love your crazy butt." (grins)

DUSTIN: "I love you too." (kisses her forehead)

BRYAN: "Awww..... okay let's go."

__ Reese's POV __

The guys came out of her room smiling. Why are they so happy?

PATRICK: "Why y'all laughing?"

KELLY: "Dustin gotta new girl." (winks and chuckles)

CARNELL: "Who?"

DUSTIN: "Raven." (smiling)

ALL: "Awwww. I'm so happy for y'all!"

DUSTIN: "Yeah, yeah, haha. Well, Reese it's your turn."

GIA: "Yeah, girl come with me."

REESE" "I don't think she wants to see me."

GIA: "Come on!"

She dragged me into Raven's room. When I saw her, I froze. Then I took a deep breathe and said...

REESE: "I'm sorry Raven. I'm sorry for the way I been acting since we been at Georgia State. I'm sorry for acting stupid and drinking and partying when I'm not supposed to; I'm sorry for being a real B word to all you guys, and I'm sorry for not listening to you! (starts crying) I love you soo much sis and you've been there for me even when I wasn't there for you. You're like my mom and dad since our parents left on that trip this summer... I'm so sorry PLEASE forgive me I'll never do it again!"

RAVEN: "Come here -- it's okay, babe. Don't cry, Reese. Dang. (starts crying) I love you soo much with yo hard-headed self."

GIA: (joins the group hug they're having) "Love both you guys!"

RAVEN: (sniffles) "Where's Nicole? Don't tell me--"

GIA: "Me and Bryan saw her at the ice cream parlor, with Roger -__-"

RAVEN: "Well, we got one chica back home, now we just need to get Nicole back. We had so much fun at rehearsal."

REESE: [wiping tears] "Y'all had rehearsal without me?"

RAVEN: "You were too busy with Eric, remember?"

REESE: "Sorry."

GIA: "Well, it's almost midnight. Get some rest, we'll see you tomorrow."

RAVEN: "Ok, loves. Bye!"

__ Carnell's POV __

We told the doctor we were leaving. Everyone said their goodbyes before we left the hospital. Dustin drove with Kelly in his car to the house. Patrick would drive me, Bryan, Gia, and Reese back to the university campus. As we exited the hospital, walking to Patrick's car, Reese stopped me by grabbing my arm.

REESE: "Carnell, I'm really sorry for how I've been acting towards you. Especially this week when I said you couldn't get any honeys and--"

CARNELL: "I remember. It's okay because I prayed for you, and I've forgiven you. It's done." 

I turn around and continue walking to the car.

REESE: (grabs his arm) "Wait! No, it's not okay. I'm amazed you've forgiven me, but... I haven't even forgiven myself. I-I just wanna start fresh and new... Hi I'm Reese." (smiles)

Small pause.

CARNELL: "....... I'm Carnell. Nice to meet you."

REESE: "You too! Beautiful night, isn't it?"

CARNELL: "Yeah... it is. And so are you."

Reese smiled at me. Her smile is so beautiful ha... we just smiled at each other for several seconds. Then, when I couldn't take it anymore, I leaned forward and kissed her on the lips -- we were kissing for about a minute. When we finished, I hugged her tight in my arms. This has been one of the BEST days of my life. :)

Awww how did you guys like this chapter? I think I'm gonna write longer chapters from now on. Tell me what you think - the good, the bad, comments on characters or the way I wrote it. Please leave a comment below, I appreciate the feedback :)