"So, things are not good between you and Sophia?" Drake asked when we met in school the next morning.

"Yeah.." I sighed, "And I really want to set things straight. Only problem is I don't know how!"

"You haven't yet told me why exactly she is mad at you." he pointed out.

"Um..girly stuff, you won't understand." I said.

Like I'm gonna tell him about Daniel.

"I wouldn't be surprised if I come to know that you fought with her for a One Direction T-shirt!" Drake laughed.

I frowned, "Excuse me Mister!! Are you trying to say I fight with people for no reason?"

"Yep! You can take our history as a reference point if you've a doubt." he shrugged.

"Well, I'm nice to people. I had been trying to make you realize that you don't have a solid IQ but a semi-liquid one." I snapped back sweetly.

Drake was all set to shoot back, "You really can never--"

But he stopped midway and said instead, "Look, Sophia's here."

I looked at the front. Indeed Sophia was coming our way.

"Uh, Soph, please just forget about yesterday. I know you were unhappy. I seriously don't want--"

"Hey! Are you still thinking about what happened yesterday?" Soph interrupted me in an amused chirpy voice, "Relax! Don't worry! Yesterday is long gone, today is a bright new day. Today is such a beautiful day! I don't think you should ruin it like this! We're best friends forever! And today is a lovely day to start something new!"

Um, O...kay? Will someone kindly explain as to what exactly was that?

To be honest, I was gaping at her blankly, unable to make head or tail of her bubbly mood.

"Um, not to be rude or anything, are you sure you're right in the head cause we did have a serious issue yesterday." I stressed on the relevant word.

"Ofcourse I know what I'm saying!" she quipped, "Infact I'm sorry for what I said yesterday! But now, I guess, we are good?"

"Um, yeah. Yeah, if you say so." I bobbed my head.

Sophia waved at us and left.

"Whoa! I think this was nowhere close to what you were expecting. What was that?" Drake remarked, amused.

"I swear I've no clue!" I mumbled.

"This proves that you did indeed fight with her over One Direction stuff. People can be so immature!" he remarked teasingly.

"I'm sure if you stop being bitchy about me, your hair won't turn grey." I snapped at him.

But Drake will be Drake. He continued to annoy me. Grr!!

After a hectic Math period that day, we were walking down the stairs on our way to canteen. Strange Mark hadn't turned up for the class. Infact, I haven't seen him since the time we came to school.

Seems like people close to me have a knack of disappearing all of a sudden.

"I was thinking of ways about how we can spend time with each other without getting into squabbles." I said with a cheesy smile.

"Wait till we reach the janitor's closet. We will have lots to discuss there." Drake smirked roguishly.

I knew what he was implying. My imagination had already started giving me feels.

But when we opened the door of the Janitor's room, we couldn't get in. The problem was there were already people there. No, it wasn't the janitor.

The people were Sophia and my brother Mark. They were kissing, moaning and making out.

"Andrea, TURN!!!"

I heard Drake's alarmed voice and we immediately turned our backs to everything that was happening. I had also squeezed my eyes tight shut, unable to believe what I just saw.

What the fuck!!

Soph and Mark!

Never ever saw that one coming!

Never Never!

Life is full of surprises...and shocks too!

"Andy!!" I heard a shocked Soph from behind.

"Drake!!" came Mark's baffled voice.

"W-We were just--"

"Guys, guys. Please do a favor of getting yourselves decent first. We can surely talk after that." Drake interrupted them in a hurry.

I couldn't be more thankful to him for saying that. Next, Drake & I heard clothes getting hurriedly put on.

"You guys can turn." My brother said.

Drake and I slowly turned our faces to see Soph and Mark properly dressed from head to toe.

"What were you two doing??" I asked inspite of knowing very well.

"Well, wasn't it evident?" Mark enquired, "By the way Drake, why are you here with my sister?"

"Don't change the damn topic. We asked you first!" I snapped at Mark's suspicious glances at Drake and me.

"I'm really sorry, Andy..." Soph said clumsily, "I was just about to tell you that Mark & I like each other. I-"

"I'm not even concerned about whether you were about to tell me or not!" I interrupted her, "Haven't you thought about Laura?"

Soph bit her lips, "I know, I just...I really don't know how to tell her...I'm sorry, Andy.."

"Wait, what's happening?" Mark asked with a clueless look.

"So Laura doesn't know about this?" Drake asked Soph as though he knew what was going on unlike Mark.

Okay, that's weird.

"How do you know about Laura???" Soph & I asked together with curiosity.

"I obviously know!" Drake responded, "I mean I happened to have a conversation with Laura once, when Mark was with Gabrielle."

Soph & I was about to speak when my brother firmly interrupted, "Wait a sec, guys! I really don't understand why we are discussing Laura out of the blue. Care to explain?"

Mark looked at the three of us.

"Laura likes you." Drake cleared his confusion.

"What???" Mark gaped blankly, "But I don't like her, I don't have any feelings for her!!"

He sounded defensive.

"We know that. You don't have to be vocal about it." I said quietly.

There was silence.

"Um, okay, uh, now what?" Mark asked, scratching his head.

"Why don't we just get out of this place first." Drake suggested, "Its getting suffocating in here."

We all prepared to leave when Mark interrupted,

"Speaking of this place, I yet don't get it why you and my sister came here."

"Uh, Mark, the air is getting thin here. Lets move out first." Soph said.

As the four of us came out of the janitor's closet, we were stared at by some guy who was passing by.

"Whoa! Seems like you guys were having group sex in there!" the guy sniggered, walking away.

We decided to ignore that cause we had important matters in hand to discuss. We walked in the canteen and filled in the corner most table. We sat on the four chairs round the table.

"So tell me now, why did you guys come to the janitor's closet?" Mark asked, eyeing Drake and me.

"I don't think we are here to discuss this." I countered.

"No. I want an answer first!!" Mark reacted stubbornly, "I don't see any reason why both of you should come at the closet together."

"Andrea and I got into a huge argument in the corridor. A professor who happened to pass by saw us creating a commotion and awarded us detention to clean the janitor's closet." Drake spoke, "Are we done here or do you want to know on what topic your sister & I were bickering?"

"Uh, no. That will do. No further explanation needed. Spare me the horror." Mark shuddered.

"Good."

I gave Drake an appreciative look. He lied so effortlessly. Ha Ha!

"Now Soph," I turned to her, "I really didn't expect to see what I saw some time back, given the circumstances of yesterday."

"You're right..." responded Soph, "Yesterday after I walked out of the washroom, I went straight to the Locker Room. I was upset and lonely. Then Mark happened to come there and see me in that miserable state. He was very sweet. And it just sort of happened...we kissed, he took me out, we made out..and we realized that we have something between us."

Um, o..kay?

Drake & I looked at each other, exchanging blank looks.

"I really like Soph and we want to date each other." Mark said, holding Soph's hand.

I slumped into my seat.

"In that case, I think its best Laura should know about it. The sooner, the better." Drake spoke gravely.

"I guess you're right. I don't know how I'm gonna do it but havta do it." Soph said mildly.

"It will be fine. I'll help you out, baby. We'll tell her together." Mark told her.

I raised my eye brows. Baby?? Like spare me please!

"Your help is not required. Soph and I will manage." I said.

"By the way, what exactly was the issue yesterday?" Drake enquired. Mark looked unaware as well. Either Soph didn't tell him or he didn't ask or both.

I took a deep breath. Time for some true facts.

I told them everything about the 'Daniel' factor. Boh the boys were visibly shocked and perhaps angry

"Daniel was fucking hitting on you behind my back and you didn't bother to tell me!! I swear I will give him a piece of my mind." Drake said coldly.

"Exactly Andy! I was so happy you broke up with him and now this!! He will have to deal with me now!!" Mark gritted.

Then there were few minutes of silence. Soph & I looked at each other.

"Hey, wait a sec." Mark turned to Drake, "Andy is my sister. Why are you so pissed off with Daniel hitting on her?"

"Well, um, you said Andrea is your sister, right? And you're my best friend. Thus, sharing your concerns buddy. Nothing more than that." Drake said, taking a sip from the coffee cup.

Friendship Goals

Drake gave a good explanation again.

"Thanks Drake, you're a really true friend." My brother said.

"Yeah..." Drake replied uneasily. The definition of a true friend is not dating your best friend's sister behind his back.

"And Andy," Mark turned to me, "I've realized I've been very hard to deal with. Just want to tell you that you can date any guy of your choice except the guys who are my friends."

Hearing that, Drake spat the coffee over and he had to deal with a serious of coughs. I face palmed. Oh Boy!

***

Soph and I were waiting outside the auditorium for Laura to finish her class.

"I hope you're not using my brother to get over Daniel." I said quietly.

"I'm not. I swear I did not intentionally end up with Mark. It just happened. And we feel a connection now." Soph said.

"Fine." I took a deep breath.

"Do you think I'm being selfish? This could hurt Laura, ruin my friendship with her & put you in an uneasy situation." Soph said after a while.

"Okay, you're freaking me out now." I said, "Look, your stepping back won't get Laura & Mark together. So, I don't think you're being selfish."

"Thanks." Soph smiled in relief. I nodded.

When the bell finally rang & when Laura came out, we broke the news to her.

Seconds passed. Laura didn't say anything. She just stood there looking at us.....

Oh Crap!