*Logan POV*

I am in a small state of shock. Did Amy fake that video? Could she have made them do it? Was Virgil really mad enough at me to kiss someone while she recorded it? Did he know I would see?

I drive home and don't know what to do. My parents greeted me, just waving as I walk in. That's the only acknowledgment I get from them.

I go up to my room. I pull out my phone and am about to call Patton when I decide not to. I shouldn't make a big deal out of this.

I lay on my bed, staring out the window Virgil entered a few times before. I look around my room. Some of my stuff is packed for when I leave. Mostly clothes and personal items. I left a few out so my parents don't get suspicious. I absentmindedly fidget with the bracelet with the moon charm on my wrist.

I feel my phone buzz in my pocket. I look at it. It's Amy. I let it go to voicemail. I don't feel like talking to anyone right now.

I need to talk to Virgil at some point. I need to explain everything to him, assure him I never wanted to hurt him. He likely did that out of spite for seeing me with Amy. I really wish I could talk to him now.

*Virgil POV*

It feels like the universe is out to get me. I have no idea who to trust, it seems everyone wants to hurt me and I don't know what to believe. I don't know if Jan faked being my friend or was genuine, only that he manipulated me into kissing him for Amy to use against Logan. So was it Logan that hurt me or her? Or was it Jan?

I have a double shift at the library today, so I clock in and start checking people's books out. We just got a bunch of copies for a new popular series, so we have quite a few more people than normal. I don't like this part of my job, it involves smiling and social interaction. Two things I don't enjoy doing. Just how I wanted to spend my Saturday.

I get to go back to Rockview in a few weeks. They said on the 17th, or we could finish the year at CherryWood. I'm unsure which school I'll go to.

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It's Tuesday, and there was a problem with the sound booth that I was asked to fix. I don't know why Logan or Joan couldn't do it.

The problem was really easy to fix, and I left after about 10 minutes. My leg is almost healed, just a bit bruised now, so I can drive easily.

I have nothing to do after school besides school and work. I pushed all my friends away, and I doubt they'd want me back. I've been avoiding practically the whole world.

At school the next day we get assigned a project in science. Great, its a group project. Maybe I'll make a friend, but given my luck with these, I'll be placed with the two dumbest kids imaginable.

"Your groups are on the board," The teacher says, pulling up a Doc with a bunch of names.

I scan it for mine. My heart sinks when I see the names next to mine.

Amy, Virgil, and Logan.

Well, at least I know we'll get the project done. But now I am positive the universe has a vendetta against me.

*Logan POV*

Well, I wanted to talk to Virgil and I got my wish. But with Amy, this is going to be awkward.

I try to talk to Virgil after class.

"Hey, Virgil?" I ask.

He turns around.

"I do believe we are partners for the project. I suggest we meet in study hall," I say.

"Whatever," He says.

I remember a similar interaction earlier in the year. Things were much simpler then.

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Amy and I are in different study halls, so I have some time free from her to spend with Virgil.

"Virgil? Can we please talk?" I ask.

I expected him to ignore me or just glare. Instead, he types on his computer,

Sure. Later. Your gf has a spy here

I look around the room. A girl is pretending like she isn't watching us and not doing a very good job.

We work on the project, planning out which parts we're doing. I decide to give Amy an equal amount as the rest of us just so she has to do the work. This project is 30% of our grade, so if she doesn't do her work, she might fail. And I don't care if she does, this is my small act of revenge.

After school lets out, I meet Virgil in the theater.

"So what did you want to talk about?" He asks.

"Well, I just wanted to apologize," I say.

He freezes a bit. I continue.

"While it is true I kissed Amy, I only did it to convince her I like her. If I don't, she will tell my parents the truth and I will be punished," I say.

"The truth?" He asks.

"The truth is that I like you. A lot. But I have no idea if you like me after I saw that video," I say.

"I-I have to go," He says.

His face is very red behind his pale foundation. Did I do something wrong? Did I confuse him, or make him more upset? Why are emotions so complicated?

*Patton POV*

After school today, Logan calls me. I pick up and greet him with a,

"Hi kiddo, what's up?" 

"If I told my crush I liked him, and he storms out of the room, did I do something wrong?" He asks.

Oh no.

"No. Logan, what happened?" I ask.

"I told him. I told Virgil and he stormed off and now I think I did something wrong," Logan says, panicked.

"Kiddo, calm down. He just needs some time to think. He'll come around, don't worry," I assure him.

I hope he does. I don't think Logan would be able to handle being apart from Virgil. I've learned over the years that when Logan feels emotions, they are strong. His hate for his parents, for example. Now his love for Virgil. I'm starting to wonder if they'll actually end up together after all this drama. I'm sure things will get better once Logan's 18, though. 

Wow, I hit a writer's block for this chapter. I've stared at my computer for so long writing this that my eyes started to cross. I should probably take a break. I hope you enjoyed reading, feel free to leave any thoughts, tips, or theories in the comments. Have a delightful day/night you magnificent peep!