Passing Clouds ep4

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Passing Clouds

Written By: Anjana


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Episode Four Cheating?


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Chapter one

Its not usually my thing to be gawked at by some really cute guys

but thats what happens when I enter school today! All eyes turntowards me for the first time in my life. I could even hear people

saying who is that chick? But the first thing that comes to my mind

was that; was I that bad looking before? I knew I was quite pretty,

just not as pretty as the other girls. Or maybe I look extremely pretty

now?

What ever.

I see Alex and Bella again by the locker in their cheerleading

uniforms as usual. Hey I say in a casual tone but deep down Im

really excited about the glares I got today. Well look who is here?

Princess Georgina? Alex mocks. Oh I wish I was a princess.

Just kidding. You look great! says Alex placing her hand on my arm

and rubs it. Uh what are you doing? I ask still smiling. This is

getting creepy. Alex starts rubbing my arm again.

This is something that Alex learnt in Med camp says Bella

frowning at her manicured nails. Alex wants to become a doctor so

she was sent to the Med Camp this summer for about a month.

okay? I ask.

It takes time to master the art of confidence. I was taught to do this

to show the patient to have confidence in me Alex explains. Okay

stop, youre creeping me I say pushing her hand from my arm and

open my locker and take out my history books. I hate history

especially because Ive it with John. Theres something about him

which makes me so uncomfortable.


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Could it be his over-friendliness? Like, trying to talk to me but he

laughed at me the day before that? Why was he making tentative

steps to be nice to me? I know he thinks Im some kind of a looser.

Well, Ive my instincts that make me think like that. I could be wrongbut I dont know.

Oh and guess what? asks Alex asI shut my locker. What? I ask.

Ricks brother Eric is having a party next weekend and he invited

me! Alex says with excitement. School started justfour days back

and Alex is going to a popular guys party? Eric is Ricks older

brother. Eric is a senior. Wow she fits in so well! Thats because she

is smart, cool and got the looks, any girl would die to have.Thats great! I say holding on to my history book. Im going too

says Bella still frowning at her nails. Both of them are going without

me? Thats just great!

Suddenly it hits me Ive heard of all this shit. Ive even seen this in

movies. Your best friends since childhood start ditching you in High

School if you arent as popular as them! Is that what Alex and Bella

are doing to me? Are they going to ditch me? It first starts with

popular guys party and then all the other parties! Then soon I would

be a loner sitting in lunch all by myself and Tiffany can play all sorts

of prank on me!

You two are going without me? I ask kind of disappointed. Okay,

not kind of disappointed, Im very much disappointed! Well Rick

doesnt know you says Alex brushing her hair.

Yes. Rick doesnt know me! So what? That doesnt mean you shouldnt

invite me

Im hurt.


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If Rick doesnt know me then shouldnt Alex introduce me to Rick?

Isnt that what friends do? Introduce friends even though Rick

means more than just friends to Alex.

Wait. Alex and Rick arent dating or anything so its not necessary

that I should be introduced to Rick.

But what about Bella? If Rickdoesnt know me how does he know

Bella? Sure theyre twins but theyre more like friends than actual

blood related sisters!

And he knows Bella? I ask.

Of course, Bella is my sister, you silly says Alex ruffling my hair likeIm some sort of a dog or something.

But still, that doesnt mean she has to be invited too I say.

Gina, Rick knows me, okay? says Bella sounding annoyed. What is

up with Bella today? She seems totally disinterested or annoyed and

bored and she is just blankly staring at her nails!

How? I almost yell. Forget Bella. Whats up with me, in the first

place? I feel so insecure and I get that feeling because of my ownbest friends! Will they stop hanging out with me soon? Will they

stop eating lunch with me? Will I become a loner?

Suddenly it seems like the worst nightmare ever being a loner

Like Kimberly

Because of the cheerleading squad! says Alex. She seems annoyed

with the raise in my voice.

Oh, thats how

Uh I hate this school! Its all about being part of the in-crowd. Its all

about if-youre-not-popular-youre-not-invited-to-my-party, If-

youre-not-invited-to-my-party-youre-a-social-wreck, If-youre-a-


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social-wreck-I-cant-be-friends-with-you-cos-Im-a-fucking-

cheerleader. But schools just started and Im still a freshman! Im not

popular yet but I might. In the distant future? Okay, fine! Im a

loser Ive been laughed at thrice already! I probably got a labelalready. LOSER!

Its not just this school! Its like that in all the High Schools! Is that

why Sarah hated schools?

Okay if Rick doesnt know me and cant invite me then that doesnt

mean you shouldnt invite me? I say. Gina, I dont know if I can

invite you! Its not my party says Alex. why are you guys yelling?

asks Bella and I realize that I screamed at Alex and she screamed

back.

The party is not your kind of thing, okay? says Alex calmly.

Not my kind of thing? Then is it her kind of thing? Its just a god

damn party for Christ sake! Parties are everyones thing!

What do you mean by that? I ask rising my eyebrows at her.

Losers like you, arent allowed in the party Alex says curtly and I

hear Bella gasp.

Did Alex just call me a loser? Even if I was a loser, my best friend

wouldnt call me loser if she really was my best friend. The Alex I

knew- sorry, The Alex I thought I knew wouldnt call me a loser even

if I was one. What happened to the Alex who took me to a makeover

yesterday? The one that complimented me and told me I was

amazing. Did fame come before friends and everything else?

I stare at Alex in disbelief.

Alex says Bella but she trails off. Bella is in shock as well.


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Im sorry, that came out wrong Alex apologizes.

No, that came out, damn right! And I guess Losers like me arent

allowed to be friends with you, either I say and stomp off. The bell

hasnt rung yet but I just have to get away from the two of them. Imfeeling more insecure every second. Im going to be a loner with no

friends one day. And Alex and Bella will probably ignore me and

walk away in the distant future. Or even make fun of me like Tiffany!

I reach the water cooler to get some water. I open the refrigerator

and thats when I see it

I get a sight of the two of them making out. John and a brunette

chick, who Ive never seen before. The brunette chick is pressed

against the wall and John over her and passionately making out.

Uh this sight is disgusting. Why cant they just get a room? This is a

school for Christ sake! Not some hook up centre. Sure there isnt

anyone around here but still. And who is that girl?

And why do I care?

I just stand there in awe and watch them make out. I want to leave

but my legs arent moving. I dont know why but there is this part of

me which feels quite disappointed.

The bell rings and I automatically make my way to class History

Right!

John.


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Chapter Two

I sigh at the entrance of my History class. I dont want to get in. I

hate history and I dont want history with John! The class is stillempty. No body has arrived yet.

Okay, I cant quite understand myself. Why am I getting pissed off

for catching John making out with some random girl I dont know

anything about? Its not my problem who he dates or makes out

with and Its not like I liked him or anything. I just think he is cute

okay, hot! But that doesnt explain why I feel so depressed and Sad.

I debate with myself to enter the class or just call in sick and go to

the nurses room. Im kind of worn out already because of the

almost-fight with Alex. Seriously, I cant believe Alex called me a

loser! If I was in Alexs position I wouldnt call anyone a loser

because I know how it feels to be a loser maybe Alex didnt know

how it felt to be a loser.

Or would I behave the same way as Alex did if I was in her place? Ijust close my eyes and wish that at one point of time, the table will

turn around and I can be popular and Alex could be some kind of a

loser but face it, Thats never going to happen. Apart from my

dreams And if I became popular the first person I would want to

pick on will be Tiffany!

Are you going to go in or not? A guys voice interrupt my thoughts.

I turn around to see, it is John. Our eyes meet and I suddenly, cant

feel my legs. I think Im going to fall or faint. His eyes are the most

beautiful thing Ive ever seen.

Hello? Are you there? he asks vaguely moving his hands in front of

my eyes from right to left.


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Um yes I say smiling breaking my trance. Well, move? he says

raising his eyebrows at me. That sounded kind of harsh. Why did

everyone suddenly decide to be mean to me? What have I done to

them? Nothing!

I move to the side and John gets in.

Arent you coming? he asks taking his usual seat as he points to my

place. I just stare at him blankly.

Why am I acting so god damn weird with him? Maybe because I cant

get rid of the scene of him making out with some random chick from

my head.

I just nod my head.

Is that a no or a yes? he asks sitting down. I gulp. Yes I say and

enter the class. I finally take my seat next to him.

Why did he care if I was going to attend history or not? What is his

problem? And he was harsh just a few seconds back and then now,

he is acting like he cared about me.

Did he care about me? Or did he just simply ask if I was going to

attend history or not? It seems like He was just enquiring me simply.

I mean I wouldve asked someone the same question if I saw them

waiting at the entrance of the class

I set my books on the table and watch others enter the class and

soon, our teacher enters and starts the class.

Our teacher writes Roman Empire on the blackboard and starts

explaining about some great Roman kings.

I cant pay attention


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Because something tells me that John is looking at me.. . My

instincts, it is. It tells me that he is looking at me. I could feel his eyes

boring into me head. I feel uncomfortable so I act like Im going to

look at the papers hanging on the wall and take a quick glance athim and he turns away! Oh my god! He was totally looking at me!

Why was he looking at me? Why the hell was he looking at me?

Why?

I look at the blackboard again and I feel his eyes looking at me again!

I turn towards his direction again, and he looks away again.

Oh my god he was looking at me! He really was looking at me! Whywas he looking at me? I turn properly to see his face one last time

and I feel so stupid about myself. He wasnt looking at me at all!

Sure, he was looking in my way but I look at the direction he was

looking at His eyes lead me to the brunette chick, he was making

out with.

So he was looking at her, not me! God, Im such a deluded moron.

Why are you looking at me? asks John breaking my state of trance.

Nothing I say and turn towards the black board.

I see the empty note book on my table. I dont know what to do. I

just want to act busy so I take my pen and write; Stop looking at

John Weber in neat handwriting.

So why was he looking at the brunette chick? Is she his girlfriend?

I feel so tempted to look at him, one last time just to verify if he was

really looking at me or her I mean he turned away when I looked

at him, before.


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Stop looking I write again.

Just stop looking.

He isnt looking at you, Gina. Why would he look at you? says myinstincts

Why do I feel disappointed again? Did I want him to look at me?

Gosh, no!

I pretend to take notes but really Im just doodling on my notebook

and the bell rings. Thank god, for the bell! As Im about to get up and

leaveIm assigning you a project says Mr. Watson. Each of youll be

assigned a partner and you need to write an assignment about the

history of any king or queen of Egypt he announces. Partner?

Here is the list of partners Ive prepared... Abigail with Ruth Mike

with George he reads outa couple more names. I just have one

wish Please dont buddy me up with John.

John and Fred

Uh thank god!

Grace with Gina he finishes.

Who is Grace?

Mr. Watson leaves the classroom and we all disperse. As Im heading

outside the class I feel someone poking me from the back. I turn

around and find, the Brunette chick who was making out with John

smiling at me. She looks really pretty up close. She is quite tall as

well. Well, she is taller than me.

You must be Gina, Im Grace she says sticking out her hand.


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Im partnered with Johns girlfriend to do my history project?


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Chapter Three

The first thought that hits me is that, John has a really good looking

girl friend. Why are all the girls here really good looking? Its likethis place is meant for good looking people! Anywhere any corner

you turn and there stands a good looking guy or a girl. It was so

annoying. As I make my way to the locker, I see Alex and Bella again.

I just want to ignore them. I really dont want to talk to them

neither of them. Alex called me a loser and Bella was too annoyed to

talk to me for whatever reason. She was busy looking at her

nailsmore like examining it Whatever.

I open my locker and take my biology books out I wonder who will

be my lab partner! Today is my first biology class of the week. Hi,

Gina Alex says in a soft voice. Im not ready to be nice again. In fact,

Im mad. Reallymad. I dont want to be mean either so I just smile at

Alex and walk away.

Gina Alex calls out. I turn around and face her.

What? I ask sounding annoyed.

Im sorry, I shouldnt have called you a loser, youre not a loser

Why are you sorry, Alex? I know you meant it okay?

No I didnt Look Im sorry. What do you want me to do?

Nothing from you! Now leave me alone I say and make my way to

the lab.

What is wrong with me? Why am I making this fight bigger? It wasbarely a fight before. It didnt feel like a fight before but now it does.

Why do I want a fight even though Alex is apologizing. Why am I

getting so annoyed with everything and everyone lately?


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Fine bitch I hear Alexs voice behind me. Did she just call me a

bitch? Hell no. Now, this is extreme.

Who did you call bitch, you daughter of a slut? I shoutback and Im

pretty sure that all the students in the hallway heard me. As soon as

I said it, I wish I hadnt said itbecause what I said is the meanest

thing. But Alexs mom is a slut! Kind of like slut. Alex and Bella hate

their mother anyways. She isnt a good mother at all. She just spoils

them and the other kinds of hers.

Gina, I cant believe you just said that says Bella. Stay out of this,

Bella! I say glaring at her. This seriously had nothing to do with

Bella. But she is my sister, you bitch! Bella glares at me. Oh so now

theyre both against me? I cant believe a stupid argumentturned

into a swearing fight.

And the main thing is, I dont feel like myself! I really wouldnt swear

at anyone and never mind my two best friends since kindergarten.

Bella, You dont have to fight with her. She is after all, a nobody. A

loser says Alex and walks away.

There she goes again. She called me a loser again. But there was no

way Alex was going to apologize this time because she said it like

she meant it. I cant believe I just made a big deal out of nothing! Im

such an idiot.

What are you all looking at? I frown at everyone who had

surrounded me. They probably thought we were going to have one

of those girl fights?

I walk away to my bio lab. I just need to get my mind off what just

happened. I meant what I said as well.


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Taking directions from a couple of people, I finally make it to Bio lab.

I just take one of the empty tables. I wait for someone to join me. But

no, Nobody joins me.

Mrs. Woods enters the class. She is our biology teacher and she

starts the class as soon as she enters. Today were going to learn

about cells. Great! Just as Mrs. Woods starts her class someone

walks in. A blonde haired girl with tanned skin and a pair of

gorgeous grey eyes. Like I said, all the girls in this school look like

some demigod. Mrs. Woods excuses her and asks her to take the

empty spot next to mine.

Hi Im Gina I make tentative steps to make new friends. Alex andBella surely arent going to apologize to me and neither will I ever

apologize to them because theyre the reason that the fight started!

Im Olivia she says smiling.


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Chapter Four

Soon its time for lunch and I dread to go to the cafeteria! I dont

want to go to lunch since I wont have anyone to sit with Im reallynot going to loose my dignity and end up sitting with Alex or Bella. I

will never do that! Something tells me that Ive changed not just

my looks but my attitude as well. Or else Alex had apologized I

wouldve just wanted to let go off the stupid argument or fight. I

wouldnt actually want the fight to proceed.

I dont want to look like a loner, sitting alone in the cafeteria because

Im scared of Tiffany. Talking about Tiffany where is she? I havent

seen her since the morning. Has she run away or something? Or has

been abducted by her family members from Jupiter?

I make my way to the cafeteria and I find Alex and Bella already

seated with the guys at the Jock table. Alex is definitely flirting with

Rick. Are guys even worth a reason for starting a fight with your

best friend? The fight wasnt exactly over Rick. It was about theparty and then her calling me a loser.

Bella also seems to be occupied with one of Ricks friends Drake, is

his name. He is the guy that Bella likes. The scene makes me cringe. I

cant believe it was just in the morning when I thought I will become

a loner and bam! Im already a loner. Should I just apologize to Alex

and Bella? I know what I said was mean How can I call their

mother a slut? Even though she is but thats still rude.

But Alex called me a loser and a bitch. Thats mean. I just shake my

head, clearing my thoughts and make my way towards the hallway

between gym and the bio lab. I sit on one of those many unused

benches. By unused I mean that nobody comes this side. Its


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completely lonely and empty. Nobody comes to this hallway at

lunch.

I make myself comfortable and open my sandwich I feel kind of

sad that Ive no ones company. I suddenly feel ashamed of myself.

Why did I even call their mother a slut? Now how different am I

from Tiffany? Im lost in deep thoughts and a tear comes down my

cheek.

On top of my sadness, this place is extremely quiet. If someone

dropped a pin, I swear you will be able to heart it clearly. I feel kind

of scared of being lonely.

I wipe my tear and take a bite of my sandwich and I hear the noise

Stop it, Youre tickling me I hear a faint voice of a girl. What the

hell?

Stop it I hear a faint voice. Who is tickling who?

And then the place falls silent again Then I hear some chairs

droning and a weird a noise. Then the place falls silent again. I take

another bite of my sandwich and the weird noise continues. What

the hell is happening?

I put down my lunch tray on the bench and start moving towards

the gym. I think the noise is coming from there I finally reach one

of the many windows of the gym and I get a clear sight

. A clear sight of Tiffanys tongue down Johns throat. What the

fuck? Tiffany and John? Theyre making out. This sight is more

disgusting than the one I saw in the morning. Seriously, Tiffany and

John? What happened to Grace? I thought she was his girl friend. Or

did they break up? Or he is cheating on her? Oh my god!


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I knew it. I knew Tiffany was a boyfriend stealer. She never lets any

girl live her life. Poor Grace. What would she do if she finds out?

Tiffany Malcolm disgusts me to the core.


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Chapter Five

Lunch was quite shocking. John and Tiffany? I cant believe Tiffany

stole John from Grace as well. School just started and she started hertricks again? That girl is a complete whore!

After lunch Ive many other boring classes. Then it is end of School.

Since Im officially not talking to Alex andBella anymore, I didnt

want to ride home with them. They left as soon as the bell rang.

They seemed happy about something. Maybe they were happy

without me? Oh, Im such a bad friend!

I sit in the usual spot near the tree in the parking lot and I take out

my phone to dial Sarahs number. I know calling dad wont be a good

idea. Hell either be in a meeting or in a business lunch or

something. Whatever, he is always busy since the promotion.

I dial for Sarah and wait for the ring. It directly goes into the voice

mail. What the hell is up with Sarah? Why doesnt she ever pick up

my call? Why am I always so unimportant? Now how am I supposedto go home? Being fifteen sucks. I want a car so that I dont have to

wait for anyone. I just stare at the tree and hope that somehow

Sarah gets the information that I need to be picked up. But this is

life, Miracles dont happen.

I just blankly stare at the school open gate and realize that some

guys in junior year around the parking lot are gawking at me and

talking something so audible and I know its about me. I can barely

hear it but I make out what theyre talking. Check her out I

know how much do you think itll be shes quite a catch and shit.

How much will what be? I get so annoyed and take my bag and make

my way to the field hoping that maybe Ill meet Jake? I havent


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spoken to him since the first day of school. He was so sweet to me on

the first day of school. He even took me to Ben and Jerry. How many

seniors do that to Freshmen? I make my way to the field and see

baseball players, football players etc. where are the basket ballplayers? Then I remember Basketball court is in door. I make my

way to the basket ball auditorium.

Something catches my eye, on my way to the basket ball auditorium.

The same old scene Ive seen in the morning and at lunch but just

different girls. Then it occurs to me that it wasnt Tiffany who was

stealing John, Maybe John was the player.

I see Johns lips pressed against Olivia, the girls from my biology

class. And its funny how I know all the three girls that he has made

out with Maybe there are more girls that he has put his tongue

down someones throat but Ive caught him with three girls.

John Weber disgusts me. I dont feel sad or depressed or pissed off

from the morning scene anymore. Im just glad Im not any one of

those girls.

***

Im glad you came to me says Jake as he starts his car. I finally

found him during his basketball practice and asked him for a ride

home.

If you ever need any help you can always come to me he says

smiling. Im glad I at least have Jake in this school. Someone I know

and can rely on. Sure he was actually Alex and Bellas neighbor but

he was closer to me than them.


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We head out of school and he sees my face. You seemed upset about

something? he asks.

Im not upset, Im just angry I say fuming

Angry? Angry at who?At myself and there is this player in my year named John who is

also my fathers enemys son.

John Weber? he asks tightening his grip on the steering wheel.

Yes, him. You know him?

Not personally. But I know he is in the Baseball Team. Ive heard

that he has got talent

Well I dont care if he has talent or not. I dont care if he is cute ornot he is still a bloody player going around the school, kissing every

girl he lays his eyes on!

So why are you angry at yourself? And John? asks Jake without

taking his eyes off the road. One thing Ive noticed about is that; Jake

he is a good listener and he drive carefully at the same time!

Im angry because Alex, Bella and I got into a fight. Well, actually an

argument in the morning and when Alex was apologizing I made it

bigger and it became a fight. I feel so stupid that it became a big

fight

Yeah, Im such an idiot.

What did you fight about? he asks Argument I correct him.

Right. What did you have an argument about?

Alex likes this guy named Rick Egrafed and his brother Eric isthrowing a party next weekend and Rick invited Alex and Bella but

not me. I thought I was being excluded and asked Alex why she cant

invite me she said Losers like me arent allowed in the party I

explain clearly rewinding the scene in the morning in my head.


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She said that? Why does she think youre a loser? And how can Alex

say that? Isnt she your best friend?

She called me a loser cos of the thing that happened with Tiffany in

the cafeteria a few days back. Didnt you see? I made a fool out ofmyself. I say biting my lip in embarrassment.

No I didnt see but I sure saw the posters he says laughing.

Yeah so thats why I say.

But how could she still call you a loser? Thats very mean.

I know but when Alex came to apologize I somehow ended up

calling her a daughter of a slut

Now, thats extreme he says as he chuckles.I know and Im really sorry about it but I just dont want to go

apologize. Alex was mean and Bella seemed annoyed for whatever

reason I say.

Well, Im sure you three will work it out. I havent seen any friends

as close as the three of you. He says. I hope well work it out Hey

what do you think of my new hairstyle?

You look beautiful. He says taking a quick glance at me.

As always he adds.

Gee thanks I say smiling. That was really flattering.

So about Erics party Jake starts off. Do you really want to go?

he asks.

No. not really but I just felt bad that Alex didnt invite me. I say.

But do you want to go? he asks again. I wouldnt mind going I

say.

Then be my date he says.

What?


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I stare at him like he just said something obnoxious.

Will you be my date to the party? Getting into one of the cool

parties will be helpful to get into the clique also. Im just being

helpful here

Youre going to the party? I ask

Of course I am! Eric is my best friend

I cant be your date. What about Megan? I ask. Megan is his

girlfriend.

We broke up. We had a fight. It was just small, Im sure well get

back together he says.Im sure you will I say smiling. Megan and Jake have been going

out forever. Since, their freshman year, I guess.

Thats why I need your help he says.

What help?

Be my date

How is that a help, Jake?

She gets really jealous! I want to make her jealous and you can earn

your points in the society. Its a good thing for both of us.

I will I will be your date I say smiling.

Im going to Erics party after all! So suck it, bitches.

To Be Continued


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Authors Note: Next episode is going to be better! I just cant wait to get to the main plot! And

Im sorry I havent been descriptive but I was just eager to get to the main story! Ill be more

descriptive from next episode.

Btw I put down a cast list! Tell me what you think

Shailene Woodley as Gina Lingate.

Logan Lerman as John Weber (Im A HUGE fan of Logan. Haha


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Ashley Benson as Alex Barrera Megan Park

as Bella Barrera

Blake Lively as Tiffany Malcolm

Damian McGinty as Devon Myer


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Lucy Hale as Kimberly Darren

Alexander Ludwig as Rick Egrafed

Skander Keynes as Drake Fredrick

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