"Me?" My voice cracked slightly, causing my cheeks to redden. I hate when it does that.

"Yeah you. You're the only one that gets him all riled up. He hates you." I winced at Zoey's flat out honesty. I mean I knew Cameron didn't like me, but I didn't think he actually hated me.

"I wouldn't say he hates him..." Brianna muttered.

"No. He does. He told me," Zoey stated in a matter-of-fact tone. Then Zoey tapped her chin, most likely formulating her plan.

After a couple seconds of us just standing around, waiting for Zoey to announce her big idea, Skylar came running out from the gymnasium. His slicked back hair from earlier was a mess, and his face was full of different lip marks. His tie was also nowhere to be seen, and his shirt was buttoned down.

"Guys! Why the hell are you standing out here and not dancing?! This isn't a 'let's all stand together and talk' event...it's the homecoming DANCE. D. A. N. C.E. Dance. So get your asses back in there and boogie down with me!" He exclaimed, grabbing my arm while ushering the other girls to come. I reluctantly went, leaving the two girls whispering and talking amongst themselves.

Looking across the gym, I saw Charlie mingling with a few of the guys, and Ryan and Cameron were talking amongst themselves. Seemingly uninterested in the dates they brought.

"Dude! I requested some good songs... and our DJ is cool as shit. He's been playing the original versions instead of the 'clean' ones," Skylar screamed over the deafening music. I nodded along, not wanting to strain my voice.

Just as Skylar got me to do idiotic moves on the dance floor with him, Zoey and Brianna walked in, both bearing mischievous grins. Zoey walked over towards the table where Margo and Bryan still sat. I saw her begin to tug on Margo's hand, ushering her to get on the dance floor with her. After a couple moments, Margo gave in and got up from her seat. Bryan just waved to them both as they made their way over to the dance floor.

Brianna, on the other hand, came straight over by me. As I was about to ask her the 'plan', she pulled me down and locked her lips on mine. I stood there frozen. W-was this part of the plan?

Next to me, Skylar and a couple others hooted, while Margo tapped on Zoey's shoulder. Zoey's face, at first, held a slight smirk, but then a look of horror washed over it.

Then, Zoey marched over by us, pulling me away from Brianna. Her glare was venomous...towards me.

I didn't do anything!

"What the actual hell?! You told me you loved me you jerk!" Zoey spatted in my face, loud enough so even the people on the other side of the gym could hear.

"What?! Josh and I are together!" Brianna yelled back, getting up in Zoey's face. I just stood there like the dumbass I am, not knowing whether or not to say anything.

"Yeah right! He's with me... bitch!"

Hold up. I thought they were just buddy buddy five minutes ago. And since when did Zoey yell at someone like this?

Okay...dumb question.

"Ha ha ha. Well, him and I... we made love already. Did you?" Brianna crossed her arms, egging Zoey on. I don't think I've heard Brianna say something this mean to someone.

Just as I was about to protest that, a large hand yanked on my shoulder, turning me around. I was face to face with Cameron. His eyes were blazing with anger, and before I could even do anything, his fist met my jaw. Then, I was being punched at left and right. I could already feel my face swelling up from each impact. My already sore jaw from last night was pulsating with pain.

After a few hits, I managed to regain my strength and shove him off of me.

I heard Brianna and Zoey scream. Zoey rushed to my side, and Brianna grabbed onto Cameron pulling him away from everyone, but mainly me. Skylar and Charlie helped me up, both giving me wide eyes.

Skylar was the first to say something to me as they brought me over to a table.

"What just happened?!"

Charlie had looked around for the supervisors, but eventually gave up when he couldn't spot any of them. He took a seat across from me, his eyes glued to where Amira was dancing with another girl on the volleyball team.

"They must all be in the teacher's lounge eating and drinking like they normally do at these events," I heard him mutter; his gaze still locked in on his crush.

Zoey ran over towards me, frantically mumbling something to herself. Margo rushed up to her side, her face full of worry. Bryan walked over as well, but he took Margo's hand and ushered her back to their table.

I felt my jaw, rubbing it with my hand. It was sore and beginning to swell. The right side of my face near my eye socket was throbbing and felt hot to the touch. Cameron knows how to throw a punch, and I know this from the party last night too.

"Crap. This was not the plan. I didn't think Cameron would have the balls to punch you here. Crap crap crap..." Zoey hugged me as she said this in my ear, muttering the last part more to herself.

"Zo. Where did Brianna and Cameron go?" Skylar asked, his eyes scanning around the gym for the pair. He ran his hand through his already messy hair. 

She shrugged as a smirk rose on her face.

"Check the hallways..." With that statement, Skylar nodded and bolted out of the gymnasium doors and into the hallway. I began to get up, but Zoey pushed me back into the chair.

"Just rest for a bit. I'm surprised you're not bleeding. Cameron was going crazy on you." She cupped my cheek in her hand , stroking her thumb along the bumps forming along my jaw.

"Yeah... um Zo."

"Mhm." Her hazel eyes met my simple brown ones.

"Um... the fighting between you and Brianna-"

"Was part of the plan. You looked so confused! Not going to lie, that part was funny. The punching part... not so much. I'm sorry, Joshy." She enveloped me in one of her amazing hugs, and I couldn't help but to hug back.

As she let go, she drew her mouth close to mine, stopping right before her lips would've touched mine.

"Not going to lie... seeing Brianna kiss you really did make my blood boil." Her warm breath fanned over my lips as she admitted this to me.

"Not going to lie... I like your kisses way better." I diminished the distance between us, kissing her slowly until she drew back with an eyebrow quirked.

"Are you saying you did like her kiss?"

I gave her a flat look before pushing the back of her head so we'd kiss again. I felt her shift from her chair to my lap, wrapping her arms around my neck as she did so.

"Ahem. You two lovebirds can break it up. I found them." The sound of Skylar's voice made us break apart. I knew her lipstick was probably all over my mouth, but I didn't care.

"So? What's the consensus, Sky?" Zoey still sat on my lap, leaning back into me as she asked Skylar.

"Looks like they made up. That's all I'm saying." Skylar winked before making his way back to the dance floor. Before completely walking away, he turned around towards us again. "Mhm looks like you two did too. And what was all that you and Bri stuff before hmm?"

Before I could speak up, Zoey leaned further back into me, moving her hips slightly, and I had to bite my lip to keep myself from moaning.

"Well, That was just a fake fight. It was a plan to get Cam to notice Bri so they could work their crap out. Him punching Joshy..."

"That was part of the plan too?! " Skylar exclaimed; his eyes wide with shock.

"Skylar. You're an idiot. No, that wasn't part of the plan." Zoey deadpanned, and I couldn't help but to chuckle a bit. Skylar only shrugged before making his way back on to the dance floor. 

I fixated my gaze from Skylar's retreating form to Zoey who was looking out at the dance floor. Although she wasn't dancing along to the music, her eyes seemed to. Then again, her eyes seemed to always be dancing about with mischief and bouncing around with quirkiness. But that's what I adored about her. 

"I feel you staring at me, Joshy." She turned around to face me, her nose inches from mine. I gave her a grin before planting a kiss on her cheek. Her cheeks flushed a pale pink from the gesture. 

"Just was thinking if you'd want to dance with me?" 

She tapped her chin before getting off me, helping pull me up to my feet. Tugging me along, we made our way to the center of the dance floor. She wrapped her arms by my shoulders while I had mine near her backside, pushing her closer to me. We swayed to the music and danced the rest of the night. 

This was sure an un-average night with my crazy girl.  

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