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Sarah had been with me when I picked out my dress for the Snowball, so it was only right that she came with me to pick it up. It was also convenient because she had to pick her own up from the same place.

The day at school had been... interesting. Needless to say Issac and the boys did not pick me up and give me a lift to school. I am ashamed to say that I hopefully waited about ten minutes for them just in case before I decided to drive myself. As a result I was five minutes late to homeroom. Issac was sat next some guy who I shared Geometry with, I think his name is Justin? Or Jude? Well whatever his name is, Issac was not saving a seat for me when I walked in. All I got was a quick glance before he went back to taking to J-guy. The little tug in my chest was sudden and unexpected, but I pretended not to care.

Surprisingly, Sarah was in homeroom and I was able to take my normal set next to her. She was quite for a bit before she apologized for snapping at me on the phone and being quite elusive recently.

"I'm sorry Mon. It was rude of me." She said. It was an effort to bite my tongue from asking her about what Christina had said about her and Finn. It wasn't the time or the place so I just told her not to worry about it and asked her if she wanted to pick up our dresses together.

The rest of the day was a mix of classes where I tried to not stare at Issac, while he ignored me. I was thinking he was starting to regret requesting my schedule and it was only his second day. I'd seen a couple freshmen pointing at him in the halls and honestly I was surprised it was taking them this long to figure out it was him. Or maybe they just needed to find the courage to do so. On the other hand a girl called Tina who wrote for the school's newspaper, The Greyworth Tribune, had blown Sutton's cover. She asked if she could interview him about when he met the President of the United States. He had politely declined, but suggested she write about the school's win over Clear Water in the football game instead and she had gushed to him about how smart he was and that she would definitely do that. Then she'd practically fainted when he gave her a rare smile and turned away. I would know because it was in History and I was sat right next to him trying not to laugh.

"You know that wasn't a very original idea. She would have had someone else write about the game anyway." I whispered to him and he chuckled lightly.

"Yeah, but now she'll write the story instead of pawning it off on someone else." He replied with a wink. Sutton was actually a really nice guy, and a lot deeper than you would think. He's the only one out of the boys who is talking to me as of right now. Cory doesn't seem mad at me, per say, but he's stuck to Issac's side since the football game on Monday and Issac has had no desire to speak to me.

I can't deicide if that's my fault or not.

Is it on me to speak to him first?

I feel like the ball is in my court, but I'm a wimp and can't bring myself to say sorry to Issac. Not that I'm not sorry, I've never been more sorry in my life. I barely made in through the game to see Greyworth win. It was so cold; it felt like my tears were freezing in my eyeballs before they could fall. Penny was shooting me worried looks the whole time since I probably looked like I'd seen a puppy flattened by an SUV, but she didn't ask and I didn't offer up an explanation.

Finn had scored the winning touch down and had been thrown in the air by the team. He had been so happy, afterwards. It was like he was high. And then once he got to the after party he actually did get high. Harrison had been very touchy feely, probably because he was so excited by the win and I feigned excitement for him. Kissing him back and running my fingers through his hair, but all I could really think about was Issac's dejected expression and his green eyes glistening like glass.

If you've ever kissed a guy while think of another... well you'll know how uncomfortable it is. Almost disturbing really and the thought of kissing Harrison being disturbing only made my stomach drop and my chest constrict. Nothing about kissing my boyfriend should be disturbing. I love Harrison, I've loved him for too long and it's finally a reality. So why did I feel so empty right now?

I shook my head to clear my thoughts and focused on driving to the boutique that had Sarah and I's dresses. Sarah was in the passenger seat of my car, both of us still in our uniforms since we had only just left school to go get our dresses and then we were heading to Penny's house.

Penny had invited Sarah along and I had asked her, nervous that she would say no, but when I mentioned it was only the girls she agreed pretty quickly. It only made me more suspicious about what Christina had said about her and Finn. I had always thought that Sarah just didn't like the popular crowd. That she didn't like Liana and her attitude and the fact I spent more time with them than her, but maybe I was wrong.

"So is Dillon picking you up from Penny's?" I asked and she nodded with a hum of confirmation.

"Yup, he should be picking me up around six thirty, since the dance starts at seven. What about you? Is Harrison coming to the house?"

"Yeah, Harrison and the others' dates are coming to the house. Finn and John are picking up their own dates and will meet us at the school, but all the boys are getting ready at Harrison's house." I said as we pulled into the parking lot of the mall.

"That's nice." Sarah replied with a nod.

We parked quickly and headed into the mall. The dress shop was pretty crowded, I noticed a few groups of girls from our school, some in the grade below us. I guess this shop is pretty popular, which makes sense because the clothes are gorgeous. We waited in line to get up to the counter and give our names to the shop attendant who goes into the back to get our dresses. They were already paid for so we just thanked her and then headed out making room for the next girls to come forward. The dresses were long, but in dress bags that fold in half so that the bottom doesn't drag on the floor or get in the way.

"You're okay with this right?" I asked once we're back in the car. Sarah seemed a little on edge and I couldn't help thinking she really didn't want to be around the girls.

"With what?" she asked turning to me, looking genuinely confused.

"With getting ready with us. I know you don't really like them." I said glancing at her then back to the road. Sarah sighs.

"It's not that I don't like them Monty, I like them well enough."

I resisted the urge to roll my eyes as I said, "Oh please, you constantly run away when I'm with them."

"I'll admit I don't always feel comfortable around them. I'm just not part of that crowd. I don't fit in, I don't like to hold you back when you're with them and make you feel like you have to include me. I know I made a big deal about going to parties and stuff, but I I've realized it's not really my scene. I'll admit Liana makes me want to pull my hair out sometimes," we both laugh at that because it's true, "But other than that I have no problem with them." She said honestly.

"Really?"

"Well, maybe a little problem." She admits with a sheepish smile. I'm just silent waiting for her to continue.

"I'm jealous of them." She states and I'm shocked.

Sarah was never one to be jealous of the popular crowd. Envious maybe, she wanted the high school experience, to party a little bit, but not jealous.

"What-?"

"I'm jealous that they get to spend so much time with you." She finishes and I shut my mouth. She turns in her seat so she's fully facing me. "You're my best friend Monty and I miss you. I miss the way things used to be. In the beginning I thought you were changing, not my old friend anymore. Now I know that's not true. I'm sorry if I've seemed cold, if I've made things awkward. I know I've been short with you and that's just my own issues and insecurities," she says, "amongst other things." she whispers that last part.

When she's done my eyes are foggy and I'm glad that we're right around the corner from Penny's because I'm about to cry.

"I'm so sorry I made you feel that way, Sarah." I choked out.

Once we pull into Penny's driveway I leaned across the consul and hug her, she didn't hesitate and hugged me back. It was a little awkward with our seatbelts still on, but I felt a couple tears slip and when I pulled back Sarah was wiping her own slightly red eyes.

"I love you Monty." She says and I smile.

"Love you too, Sarah."

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Christina was touching up some fancy eye makeup she was doing when the doorbell rang. All of us were pretty much ready for the dance, but were just doing some finishing touches. I was the only one who was prepared to open the door though so I stood up from my perch on Penny's bed and headed down stairs to open the door. I held up my dress on the way down and gripped the banister tightly so I didn't trip in my heels.

"Hurry up!"

"Freezing our asses off out here!" I giggled as I heard the guys moaning and groaning about the cold. I opened the door with a grin and the five guys basically grovelled at my feet as they rushed into the warm of the house in their suits and ties.

"Jeez! Took you long enough." Tristan snapped rubbing his hands together and stopping into the house and knocking snow onto the marble floor. I smiled at Dillon and gave him a quick hug, telling him Sarah was upstairs still.

"I'm sorry, I was upstairs with the others getting ready. Plus I'm wearing heels, you come down those stairs in heels and I'll time you next time." I said with an arched eyebrow and teasing smile. Tristan laughed and shook his head as I felt a pair of arms slip around my waist and pull me into a firm chest. I grinned and my stomach fluttered. Harrison's breath was hot on my ear as he spoke.

"You look fucking hot, baby." He said and I giggled.

"Same to you, Casanova." I whispered back as I turned around in his grip to look up into his honey eyes. He grinned down at me briefly before dropping his lips to meet mine. He tried to deepen the kiss, but I felt self-conscious with so many guys around so I pulled back. When I opened my eyes I thought I saw green eyes instead of gold and my heart felt like it skipped a beat.

I shook my head.

It was just the lighting

Issac was not here.

Harrison was here.

That's how it should be.

Right?

Things got a bit busier as the other girls came down the stairs, all looking stunning in their dresses. Sarah was wearing a simple cream, silk dress with spaghetti straps. It hugged her waist and bust in a corset. She paused at the bottom of the stairs as Dillon wasn't there yet, but Liana pushed right passed her. Harrison's grip tightened on my waist as she approached with a sparkling smile. Her dress was a Champaign pink sequin gown that clung to her figure like it was made for her.

"Harrison, take care of Monty tonight alright?" she said with a raised eyebrow.

I frowned.

"Sure thing." He said stiffly and Liana nodded as her date, Adam some kid I didn't really know, came up behind her and pulled her attention from us. She looked over her shoulder as he led her into the kitchen and shot me a wink. I forced a smile, but couldn't help but feel a little unsettled. I didn't want her to ruin my night. We waited for the others to come down and then we climbed into the limo Penny's parents had ordered for us.

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A/N- Next chapter is the Snow Ball! AHHH!!!

Monty seems to be questioning some things...

We're definitely heading towards the end of the story now, maybe ten or so chapters left, give or take a few.

It's decision making time. How much do I want to change the ending? Do I want to change it at all? So many questions I'm asking myself! Either way there is no doubt that these coming chapters will be the most edited out of any of the previous ones.