Cocoa's POV

A broken ankle, then this?! It's ridiculous! I ran into the limo so I can call my dad. This is not only humiliating, but it hurts too.

My dad picked up on the second ring.

Cocoa: "Daddy, can you please come to pick me up from the dance?"

Richard: "What's wrong, sweetheart? Are you not having fun?"

Cocoa: "I was humiliated in front of the whole class. Someone triggered buckets of water to spill on me after I was crowned queen of the sophomore dance. I want to come home. My dress is wet, and I am cold. "

Richard: "I am coming to get you. Hold on tight."

Cocoa: "Thank you, daddy."

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I stayed in the limo until my dad came to pick me up. After the call, the limo door opened. It was Channing.

"I'm really sorry, Cocoa. You're shivering. Here, take my jacket. We will find out who did this."

"Thanks. My dad is coming to pick me up."

We heard another knock on the door. Tosca entered the limo. "Are you okay, Cocoa? Whoever did this is going to pay."

"I have done anything to anybody in this school, and this is what I get?! A broken ankle, and now humiliated in front of the whole sophomore class. I need to stand outside the limo for my dad."

We got out of the limo. Within minutes, my dad pulled up.

"Mr. Richard, we will find out who did this." Both Channing and Tosca nod in agreement.

"Thanks, kids. And, thank you for sitting with Cocoa." I heard my dad say as I sat in his truck. Once done talking to Channing and Tosca, he got in the truck and we were on our way home.

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Channing's POV

"Tosca, if your brother had anything to do with this, he is not going to like it."

"You're right. He's not because I am going to help you." We marched right back inside the reception hall, looking for Cam.

We found him talking to Taylor at our tables. Tosca and I marched over to Cam. I was about to punch him right in the mouth, but Tosca stopped me.

"You've made it known you are mad at Cocoa. But seriously, Calabro?! You had her embarrassed in front of the whole sophomore class!! Thank your sister for stopping me from punching you in the mouth!"

"I had nothing to do with what happened. I was with you all since this morning. How would I have time to set that up?"

"You could have paid somebody. Wait until I tell mom and dad about this! I can't believe you would stoop so low as to do this!"

"You're not going to tell them anything because I didn't do it. I don't have to prove anything to either one of you. Now, step off!"

Cam got up and stormed off. Taylor followed but got up smirking.

"Tosca, did you just see what I saw?" What is it with the girls that Calabro picks?

"We all did," Tosca said, and the others nodded in agreement.

"Let's enjoy the rest of the dance as best as we can." So, we all got up to dance for the rest of the night.

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Sunday, April 10th, 2011

Cocoa's POV

"Cocoa! Mommy said you have visitors. And, one of them is cute."

"Thanks, Leilani." She must be talking about Channing. I got up off my bed and went downstairs.

Sure enough, when I went downstairs, Leilani was grinning widely in Channing's face. It was hilarious. He was blushing.

"Thank you guys for coming." Channing came with Tosca, Chen, Mercedes, Li Ming, Kalyani, Leighton, and Dior.

"You're welcome, Cocoa. Cam says he didn't do it. But if he didn't who did?" Tosca mentions.

"But, I am quite suspicious of Taylor. After she ran after Cam, she smirked." Channing then adds.

Then, suddenly, "ACHOO!!" Aww man, I'm catching a cold from last night's events.

"Oh, Channing, my baby sister thinks you are cute. That's why she is staring at you." Everybody started cracking up.

"I'm not a baby, Cocoa." Leilani fussed out while crossing her arms.

Mom then came into the living room with some soup. "Lei, go in the kitchen and get yourself some lunch. I made a large pot of soup. Everyone is welcome to have some. You all know where the kitchen is. Go help yourself. Here is some for you, Cocoa."

"Thanks, mom." My mom's homemade chicken noodle soup is the best. Leilani followed Channing into the kitchen. It was so funny and cute.

Once everyone came back, we watched movies and had a great time.

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Monday, April 11th, 2011

Channing sent a text, saying he mom would pick me up from school. This will be the first time we have actually met. And, I am nervous. I went downstairs to eat breakfast with Leilani and Lalita.

Mom fixed pancakes, bacon and freshly squeezed orange juice. My mom's cooking is the best. We rarely eat take-out food because my parents want us to enjoy home-cooked meals, which have the least amount of salt because my mom doesn't use it. I don't mind it though.

"Thanks, mom. And, good morning everyone."

"Good morning, Cocoa. And, you're welcome. Do you need a ride this morning?"

"I'm riding with Channing and his mom today."

"Okay. Leilani and Lalita, after breakfast, put your dishes in the dishwasher and get your school bags."

They said in unison, "Yes, mommy."

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Once we were all done breakfast, my sisters and I went to grab our bags and waited outside while mom locked up the house.

We saw Channing and his mom pull up, so I waved goodbye and made my way towards' the truck. I was nervous but didn't need to be.

"Hi, Cocoa. It is finally nice to meet you. I am Channing's mom, Chaney. It is nice to finally meet you. We would like to have you and your family over for dinner soon."

"It's nice to meet you too, Mrs. Jones. And, I will be sure to tell my parents."

I didn't really want to go to school today because if someone laughs at me, no telling what I am going to be tempted to do.

We reached the school in 20 minutes.

Channing got out first, then came to help me out. "Thanks for the ride, mom."

We both waved as his mom pulled off. I popped his arm as we walked towards' the school.

"Hey, what was that for?" He feigned like he was hurt.

"How come I never met your parents before? Your mom is really nice."

"Because I have an annoying sister at home."

"Nonetheless, she is still your sister. Remember, I have two younger sisters myself."

"How can I forget? Your youngest sister followed me everywhere I went. And, sat next to me the whole night while we watched movies."

We turned around when we saw the sophomore buses pull up. I rolled my eyes as we continued inside the school.

Quite a few people stared but didn't say anything because Channing dared them to. We then made our way to class.

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"DING!!!!"

Finally, the school bell rang. On my way down to the first floor, I spotted Taylor. I was about to approach her until I saw Bianca and her minions talk to her. I decided to record their conversation.

Bianca - "That stunt you pulled Saturday at the dance was hilarious!"

Taylor - "It was. But, it didn't get the reaction that I was hoping for today. I need her to not be on Cam's mind and to stay away from him."

Bianca - "The school year is almost over. What are you planning to do?"

Taylor - "I'll think of something. Camdyn Calabro is mine."

She is about to be exposed at lunch for the fraud she is. What part of 'I don't want Cam or Cam doesn't want me' don't people understand? It is not my fault these girls have self-esteem issues about themselves. Wait until she sees what I got for her.

After recording the conversation, I made my way to the cafeteria.

After dropping my backpack at our table, " Guys, I'll be right back." I walked over to the lunch line, ordered my lunch and picked up several bottles of water. Then, I went back to our table.

I sat next to Channing. Everyone noticed I had three bottles of water.

"Uh, Cocoa, why do you have three bottles of water?" Channing questioned.

Through gritted teeth, "Because everyone in this cafeteria is about to find out who is a fraud and who had buckets of water poured on me. I recorded the conversation."

I sat and ate my lunch until the phony winch came in the cafeteria with Cam. They got their lunch and came over to the table.

"Hey everyone. Sorry about what happened at the dance, Cocoa. Hope you find out who did that."

I just rolled my eyes as she sat down. "I hope so too."

I twisted off the water bottle caps, stood up, put both bottles in my hands, and walked over to Taylor. Then, I poured both bottles of water on her.

"What's your problem?!" Taylor screamed. Everyone is now looking in our direction. Cam got up and stood in my face.

"You need to apologize right now." He says while glaring.

"Achoo!!"

"Achoo!!"

"Achoo!!"

I did that dreaded three sneezes at one time. "I'm not apologizing to nobody. Your little girlfriend here is the one who had buckets of water poured on me Saturday night!!"

"You have no proof!!!"

"Channing, grab my phone out of my bag please." He did and brought it over to me.

I replayed the conversation I heard her having with Bianca.

"You were supposed to be my friend, Taylor. I even invited you over to my house several times! But, you chose to associate with Bianca. Channing Jones is my boyfriend, not now and no way is Cam. He doesn't even talk to me and he needs to get out of my face right now! This is the second time one of his little, pathetic girlfriends have not only hurt me but humiliated me! And, I am sick of it!!!"

Tosca was two seconds from punching Taylor in the face. "Tosca, don't do it. I'm taking this recording to the principal. And, I overheard my parents are taking me out of Oak Park High after this year. Beginning Junior year, I will be going to Lakeside High School."

Everybody had a shocked expression on their faces. "Lakeside High, our sports rivals?!"

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