I wake up the next morning feeling like I got the best sleep in my whole life. I open my eyes to see Mr Blue Eyes looking down at me. I pull back "creeper much?" I ask getting up as I yawn and stretch my arms out. Jake's eyes widen and he grabs my arms and shoves them back to my side. I give him a confused look "don't do that" he says. I'm too just-woke-up to figure out what his problem is so I shrug and walk off to the bathroom.

After washing my face and brushing my teeth and hair, I walk back into my bedroom to see that Jake is gone. I frown a little but don't let it bother me. After making sure my blinds are closed, I change into some jeans and a Parachute t-shirt not in the mood for dressing up and I head outside and get into my car, driving off to school.

I go through the day holding Brandon's hand and giving him small and sometimes not so small kisses, and letting him walk me to class, basically, I be the perfect girlfriend, but inside guilt is eating me alive. I'm gonna bet most of you think I'm over reacting, that I did nothing wrong, that I'm being dramatic, maybe I am, but that still doesn't make the guilt go away.

I mean I know by technical terms I never cheated, I didn't kiss Jake, I pushed him away, I told him he's sleeping on the floor, but then I wanted him to kiss me so bad, and I forced myself to push him off, and I not only let him but asked him to sleep in my bed with me.

I felt like a cheater wether I cheated or not. So when lunch comes, Brandon is walking with me with his hand holding mine. I feel really bad, like I need to make it up to him, so I pull him away from the lunchroom doors and into a empty classroom "what are you-" he starts to say but I shush him by pushing him against a wall and pressing my lips to his.

He doesn't even hesitate, he wraps his arms around me and pulls me closer. He pokes my lips with his tongue and this time I accept his invitation and open up. His tongue rubs against mine. I've never done this before, but I follow suit by doing what he does.

He grips my waist as he kisses me deeper, and after a moment his hands start pulling at my shirt. What was he doing? Was he trying to have sex? Seriously? In a school classroom? He pulls my shirt up over my head. I don't know what to do, how do I stop him? Should I stop him? I don't feel like I'm ready for this but maybe I am, I don't know.

He pulls his shirt off over his head and flings it aside, picking me up and setting me on top of a desk. I look down at his stomach. His abs are not as tan or defined as Jake's. I suddenly feel myself blush for thinking about Jake while I'm with Brandon and feel even more guilty. I decide right then that I should just do it.

His hands find my bra clasp, just as he's about to unhook it, the door to the classroom opens and we both jerk our heads over expecting to see a teacher there but instead find Jake.

I feel my cheeks heat to a deep crimson color. Jake looks furious as he looks at Brandon and I's half naked bodies. He walks over and throws our shirts at us. He doesn't say a word, but his eyes show it all. He's annoyed, angry, and disappointed.

I silently put my shirt back on, my cheeks are stained red from embarrassment. Brandon huffs loudly, not caring to show that he's angry that Jake stopped what almost happened "thanks a lot man" Brandon growls sarcastically to Jake. Jake's eyes leave mine to stare down Brandon. Before I know what's happening, Jake has Brandon pressed up against the wall. Jake has a few inches on Brandon and he definitely is more built than him.

"I wouldn't mess with me right now if I were you" Jake growls in Brandon's face. At first Brandon looks scared but he quickly regains his composure when he looks over at me, he probably doesn't want to look like a wimp in front of "his girl" so he turns back to Jake and shoves him hard "whatever man, don't be mad just because you're jealous that she picked me over you" Brandon brags smirking at Jake.

Umm what? In a flash of a second Jake punches Brandon hard in the face. Brandon stumbles back a few steps holding his eye. I see anger flash through Brandon and then suddenly he's on top of Jake, punching him in the face "stop!" I scream but they don't listen, Jake blocks Brandon with his arm and does this quick spin move and suddenly he's on top of Brandon, he punches him once, twice, three times. "Stop it! Stop it! STOP!" They completely ignore me.

I grab onto Jake's arm and try to pull him back but he shrugs me off. The moment of distraction gives Brandon just what he needs to stand up and kick Jake "help somebody!" I scream, nobody comes. Jake stands up and knees Brandon in the stomach, as Brandon leans over in pain, Jake punches him hard in the ear.

I can't keep watching this, I have to do something. Jake swings for another punch at Brandon but I run in front of Brandon just in time. Jake comes a centimeter away from punching me directly in the eye. I look up at him into his eyes, so angry, suddenly realization hits him and he looks over at the hand that almost punched me and let's it fall to his side.

His eyes show a clear sign of regret and he looks at me "Princess, I'm sorry I-" before Jake can finish his sentence, Brandon punches him hard in the nose, blood sprays all over me. I spin around and jump onto Brandon's back. I wrap my arms around his neck and yank back, Brandon stumbles a few steps back in surprise and just then, finally, a teacher walks in.

He looks at all three of us his face turns bright red "what is going on here?" He yells, I open my mouth to answer but he interrupts "Mr Ricer's office!" He screams loudly I jump off of Brandon's back and we all look at each other. Regret clear in all of our eyes. "Now!" The teacher screams. We all quickly scatter out of his room and make our way to Mr Ricer's office.

I cannot believe these two. Stupid egotistical idiots. Brandon actually tries to grab my hand but I yank away. He hangs his head down. I pull the door to the office open and they both walk in looking ashamed.

When the secretary sees their bloody faces and my bloody clothes, she send us immediately to the office with wide eyes. Mr Ricer is on the phone when we walk in but as soon as he sees us he says "I'll have to call you back Mr Smith" he stares at us all for a moment before shaking his head "sit. All of you" he says sternly. We all sit down, I sit in between Brandon and Jake.

"Anyone care to explain what on earth happened to you?" He asks. When none of us answers he slams his hand down on the desk and Brandon and I jump while Jake stays sitting there looking disconnected and aloof. "Alright! If nobody wants to tell me then you can all have detention everyday for six months!" Mr Ricer screams, his face as bright as a tomato.

I quickly answer not wanting detention for that long "Brandon and I were..uh..k-kissing in a classroom, when Jake walked in sir. He got-uh" I say, Jake and Brandon both look at me as they wait for me to say jealous. "He got uh-" I stop talking so Brandon steps in "he got jealous sir" he says smirking at Jake. I can see Jake get annoyed by this and I quickly step in "I was going to say protective over me thank you very much Brandon." I say "and they started fighting" Mr Ricer actually chuckles "all of this was for a girl!" He exclaims chuckling.

Brandon and I look at each other with confusion but Mr Ricer quickly regains his composure. He clears his throat "and why didn't you stop them Miss Hibbler?" He asks looking at me sternly but the scariness is gone by now, it was kind of ruined when he started laughing. "I-I tried" I say. "Oh you tried did you? You know what I think? I think you liked that they were fighting over you, it made you feel special. So you 'tried' to call for help and when nobody came, you did nothing to stop it" I open my mouth but Brandon steps in "no sir that's not what happened, she yelled for help, she told us to stop, she got in the middle of us, she even jumped on my back to stop us, it's not her fault at all" he explains.

"Is this true?" Mr River asks Jake. Jake nods his head but says nothing. Slowly Mr Ricer inspects us closely, then he says "alright Miss Hibbler, you're excused" I stand up and smile at Mr Ricer, then I give both Brandon and Jake an angry look before turning around and leaving.

I go to the bathroom to try to clean myself off before class but am completely mortified when I see myself in the mirror.

My white t-shirt is sprayed all over with blood. My hair is wild and tangled, my face is blotchy and red from screaming so much, and my face has sprinkles of blood on it. There was no way I could go through the rest of the day like this. I walk out of the bathroom and smack straight into Abigail who's standing with Tessa, Chloe, and Ally.

They all gasp when they see me "what happened to you?!" Chloe squeals super loud. I cover her mouth with my hand "would you be quiet?" I growl quietly not wanting anybody to come and see me "feel like skipping school?" I ask them. Abigail doesn't even hesitate, she nods yes right away. The others agree soon after and we all walk straight out the door and into my car.

When we get to my house I spill it all. I tell them all about what happened.

"You were going to have sex with him?" Chloe exclaims. "And in a school classroom in between class periods? Seriously?" Tessa asks looking at me with disapproval "and I thought Laurel was a slut" Ally jokes, and even though I know it's a joke, it still stings. Everything they said stings.

"Leave her alone you guys. You've done far more slutty things Ally. And you have no idea what she was going through Tessa. She didn't do it okay? She just considered it Chloe" Abigail says defending me. I can't help the warm feeling that swarms through me.

I love Abi. All three of their faces turn a light red as they look at me apologetically "it's alright guys, I was being stupid and I know It" I admit shamefully.

Ally suddenly goes into gossip mode "so how much trouble do you think their in? Did anybody else see? Does the teacher seem like the type that would tell his students? Are we the first to know about this? Who won the fight?" Ally asks talking so fast it's hard to understand her. "I don't know, I don't think so, no I guess not, yeah as far as I know, I don't know" I say trying to remember what order she asked the questions. Ally goes straight to her phone and starts texting frantically.

Chloe rolls her eyes "are you okay?" She asks looking concerned, I nod my head. "I'd really like to go clean up though" they all nod understandingly so I stand up and make my way upstairs. Once in my bathroom I strip my clothes and step into the shower. I scrub my body head to toe, getting off every hint of blood on me. After what feels like forever I think I got it all off so I step out and get dressed after drying myself off.

I walk back downstairs. They're all sitting around talking to each other about who they think won the fight. Abigail bets Jake, Ally bets Brandon, Chloe bets Jake, and Tessa doesn't get a chance to vote before I step in rolling my eyes "if you ask me, they both lost" I say sitting down "yeah a beautiful and intelligent lady" Tessa says smiling at me.

Suddenly exhausted from the day, I feel my eye lids droop. Abigail must have noticed because she says "alright guys, you've heard the juicy gossip and we've helped Beth as best we can, she needs sleep after all that's happened so we should probably go" she advices, they all stand up and listen.

They say goodbye and leave for the door "can you drop them all off? You can use my car and come pick me up tomorrow" I say to Abigail. She nods "of course. You sure you don't want to stay here with you tonight though?" She asks I nod my head "I'll be fine. Thanks Abi" I say "no prob Betty" I moan quietly "I told you that nickname makes me sound like a 90 year old woman" I whine "well you're going to sleep at 2:30, That seems pretty old to me" she states I laugh "whatever" I say and she laughs too before walking out the door. I slowly trudge up the stairs, into my room, and fall face forward onto my bed.

So this is what heaven feels like.

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