I just sit there while I hear the ringing in my ears. 'My best friend has a bad reputation. Is there just another side to him? Good boy by day, bad boy by night?' I think before looking at Stella. She is just staring at me. "Jesse. Are you listening to me?" She flicks my head and I tense up. "..." I slowly nod and she glares at me, "Okay, good. Now... Question two. Why don't you talk." She looks into my eyes and I can feel fear and guilt filling up my body. "Stella, leave her alone. She doesn't need to answer that." Jack says, stepping in front of me. "She does if she wants to be in MY drama class!" "YOUR class, Stella?! Your 16 and don't even know how to say your lines without having some method of cheating!" Stella gasps, dramatically, "Where is your proof?!"

While Jack and Stella argue, I slowly grab my bag and start typing on my phone. I start texting Lukas, hoping he has no class and he could rescue me.
'Hey Lukas...' I look at my phone and wait for a few minutes then the typing bubble pops up.
'Hey Jesse! Everything okay?'
'Lukas, where are you right now?' I can feel my hands tremble as I type.
'Heading to my locker. Do you need me for something?'
'...get me out if this drama class...' I type and bite my lip.
'Get your stuff together. I'll be there soon.'

I hold my bag and keep my eyes on the door. While Stella and Jack still argue, I see Lukas and run over. He hugs me and thats when I hear Jack and Stella grow quiet. "Hey Jesse!" Lukas grins and I hug him tightly. "..." I bury my face into his chest and he rubs my back. I start to feel comfortable as he lets my head stay on his black vest. I slowly pull away and look up at Lukas. His diamond blue eyes stay fixated on me and for a split second, I notice that his cheeks are turning red. "Lets get outta here." He smiles then kisses my temples softly. I grab his hand and he looks away, making sure none of his face is facing me. It looks as if he is hiding something. Lukas tugs on my hand and I quickly speed walk next to them. He lets out an annoyed sigh, "Did they say anything about me?" Lukas looks down at me and I nod. "What did they say?" I tap my chin before putting my hands on my face, making it resemble a beard. "Jack? What did he have to say?" Lukas stops and stares down at me, "..." I drop my hands to my side then move my left hand up and make a thumbs down. "They said I was bad?" He leans against hid locker. I shake my head. "Uh... bad reputation?" I nod quickly. Lukas grabs my face. "Jesse you know me. You know I'm not that bad of a guy, right?" I nod and he slowly starts leaning in. I start to turn red as our faces get closer. I close my eyes then he instantly pulls away. I slowly open my eyes as look at Lukas. He has his phone to his ear, "H-hello?" Lukas rubs his neck and gulps. His face is almost pure red. "O-oh. Hey Jennifer." I look down and start to walk off. Before I can make even 5 steps, Lukas grabs my arm and pulls me towards him. He presses his body against mine and makes it almost physically impossible for me to move. I struggle then eventually give up. Lukas rests his head on mine and sigh, "Yes Jenny... I will meet you there at lunch... I promise..." He sighs then takes a deep breathe, "Can I bring a friend with me? Or multiple?" He pulls away from me after a minute and bangs his fist against the locker, "All but one?! Which one?!" I back up and silently gulp. "The mute girl... you mean Jesse?! what is wrong with Jesse?!" As soon as he asks that, he turns off his phone and shoves it in his pocket. He takes a minute long breathe then turns to look at me. "What are you doing at lunch?"

A) Hang out with Lukas
B) Hang out with Jack and Nurm
C) Hang out alone