It was now the morning after Aiden and I's night on the roof, I felt as though last night he kind of showed me a different side to him. He is always so cocky and flirty, but I felt as though last night he wasn't that person anymore. I definitely wanted to find out why Aiden and Luke hated each other though, and I was going to. I always was a curious person. I also had every intention to confront him about the so-called 'tracks'.

I had just arrived at school, Luke had picked me up again after getting Charlie. I had to wait until it was just him and I to ask him all my questions but he was staying at my place tonight anyways. I had also invited Charlie but she had some cheer camp, so she couldn't make it.

Soon, Luke had his first big game of the season, so he and Charlie had been preparing for ages, lucky for him though, this weekend his coach gave the team some time off.

We had Bio first, and although I'd never admit it, I was both nervous and excited that I would see Aiden again for the first time since last night.

"Emilia!!" Luke yells in frustration shaking me away from my thoughts about Aiden.

"What?" I question, making it even more obvious that I had not been listening to whatever he had been telling me. He rolls his eyes at my obliviousness but smiles anyway.

"I was just talking about what we would be doing tonight" he chuckles.

"Um I don't know, the usual, get dinner, watch movies, catch up and sleep?" I question.

"You're hopeless," Luke replies shaking his head just as the bell goes signaling the commencement of our first class.

I give him a cheeky smile to which he returns and I begin walking the opposite way to Luke in the direction of my next class.

The tables had been moved into groups instead of rows, expectantly because of our newest class dynamic. Being the first one in the group who had arrived I take a seat at one of the two tables that sat 6. There was one table at the front and the other right at the back, so like most teenagers, I sit at the one right at the back out of everyone's judgemental view.

Surprisingly, the untouchables are the next people to walk in lead by the occupation of my thoughts all day himself. He smirks at me and takes the seat beside me whilst Toby takes the one on the other side. Carter sits on the other side of the table beside Blake who winks at me.

Soon after Charlie arrives and takes the last available seat throwing me a toothy grin.

"Wow Em, you're looking beautiful today" Blake flirts winking at me, I had gotten to know Blake a little better recently and have found out he actually has a half-decent personality. He was extremely flirty, but it was kind of fun.

"Don't I always?" I grin back.

"Touché" Blake smirks.

"Mills only I can tell you how gorgeous you are, it's kind of my job as your favorite best friend" Toby complains from beside me, but anyone can detect the humor in lacing his words.

"Sorry Tobes, I won't let it happen again" I salute making everyone at the table grin.

The teacher chooses now to walk in the class and I take a moment to look at my outfit while she marks the roll.

I wasn't wearing anything special, just some black skinny jeans with rips in their knees and a tight-ish grey shirt tucked in. My hair was out naturally and I had put some simple mascara and lipgloss on.

"So I need everyone's attention because I have some exciting news," Miss says with a huge smile on her face, this gains the curious attention of the whole class, she smiles at the interest before continuing.

"As I mentioned earlier I have a field trip planned and this morning it got finalized, I was going to wait a little bit before introducing the idea but I couldn't wait" Miss Wilson begins again but gets interrupted by the excited whispers of everyone.

"Guys I need your attention if you want any actual information on the field trip" she laughs warmly, once again gaining the attention of the whole class.

"We will be going camping for a few nights to Green Island where we will get the opportunity to go snorkeling in various spots and experience marine biology first hand." Miss Wilson enthuses, everyone once again begins whispering excitedly.

"Fuck yes!!"Toby yells loudly making the whole class laugh including our teacher.

"This is going to be so exciting!!" Charlie enthuses, a huge grin on her face that I am no doubt mirroring.

"A whole week with me Collins, how lucky are you?" Aiden smirks from beside me; "Maybe we can share a tent."

"Wouldn't you love that Black" I grin back, the excitement making my confidence grow immensely.

"Oh I would babe" he winks back making me laugh.

"So permission slips will be handed out in the next few weeks or so along with all the extra information," Miss Wilson interrupts the chatter before starting her lesson about how global warming is affecting our reefs.

***

Classes go by extremely quickly after hearing about our field trip, I think I, along with every other Bio student and Pearlacre high were still on a high after the news. Luke and I were just arriving back at my place after dropping Charlie home and I was extremely excited to finally get some answers to all my questions. I loved Luke, and one of the reasons we had become so close so quickly is because neither of us could keep secrets from the other easily. That was another reason I had been so surprised that I had never been told about him competing at the tracks.

I would never say anything but I was even a little hurt that I had to find out from my best friend's obvious frenemy about his extra-curricular activities.

Tonight my mom and Robert were hanging out with Aiden's mom again, they were going for dinner and a movie and notified us that they may be home late, Robert had left some money on the counter to order in whatever we felt like. Although Elijah loved Luke, he had always thought he was just a little boring, but that never stopped the boys from hanging out together or Elijah hanging with Luke and I.

"Where's Elijah today?" Luke asks as soon as we get in and he notices the absence of my younger shadow.

"He is spending the night at his new friend's house, mom and Robert are getting him on their way home late tonight," I smile, Elijah had always been that freak kid at his old school because he had lost his sister and his dad had disowned him, so to see him with an actual friend made my heart warm in so many ways.

"That's so good" Luke smiles, being aware of Elijah's previous status. I smile at him in acknowledge.

"Let's go swimming" I smile excitedly thinking of the hot day.

"That sounds fun" Luke agrees as we walk up to my room to get changed. He and Charlie both had a drawer each in my wardrobe because of how often we would hang out. We all had drawers at each other's houses for these exact reasons.

I grab my plain black bikini not needing to impress anyone and walk into my connected bathroom to change leaving my room for Luke.

After slipping on my bikini I make sure it's clear before walking back into my room and then to the pool followed closely by my best friend. I instantly jump into the pool not allowing myself to procrastinate the cold temperature before swimming to the surface to smile and a laughing Luke.

It was hard to not admire Luke. Although he was my best friend I couldn't deny how attractive he truly was. He had well-defined abs and smooth skin with a sharp jawline and athletic build. He was pale but that just added to his 'boy next door' or 'golden boy' vibe. His blonde hair was messy and his blue eyes similar to mine were shining with happiness as he smiled down at me.

"Get in Lukas" I laugh at his procrastination.

"It's cold Emilia" he laughs in response.

"Only until you go under" I insist.

"Only until you go under" Luke mimics jokingly.

I roll my eyes but smile cheekily when an idea comes to mind.

"Fine, but can you at least help me out?" I ask, he smiles in response and gives me his hand. Anyone but Luke would have figured out my motives but Lukes's unsuspence was obvious when I pulled him into the pool and he let out a yelp of surprise.

He submerges with a joking murderous expression and I laugh at him before he pushes me under.

I submerge still laughing, this time along with Luke.

She was the most beautiful girl in the world and everyone could see that apart from her. Em looked amazing in her bikini as usual, but I always thought she was beautiful no matter what she had worn.

I had been in love with her my entire life, she had been through so much and I would do anything to ease her sorrow. Her blue eyes shined whenever she was happy, and to me, it was the most beautiful thing in the world.

Our whole lives we had been told how perfect we would be for each other and I know that everyone expected us to end up together. We were told that we would end up together our whole lives but as we got older, it always became obvious to me that she didn't feel the same way I did. I knew we had our life to change that, and I had always held on to that hope.

I was happy when she finally moved back here after all those years, finally, I might have the chance to prove to her just how perfect we were for each other. I was in love with her, but she had no idea.

We had been swimming around for about an hour when Em breaks the comfortable silence.

"Lukas, why do you and Aiden hate each other?" she questions.

She had always been extremely curious, it was another thing I had loved about her. If she so desired, she could find out anything that triggered her curiosity.

I sigh, I had never forgiven Aiden for what he did.

"Believe it not Emilia, I used to be in the same group as Aiden, I was one of the assholes" I chuckle to myself. Her eyes crinkle in curiosity and I find myself falling for her all over again, she nods, motioning for me to continue.

"About 6 months ago or so when I was still apart of his group there was this girl, one night we went to a party and Aiden got hammered and ended up sleeping with her even though he knew I was trying to pursue her" I reply, waiting for Em's response.

She looks down in confusion before looking up at me and biting her lip in curiosity, "Lukas, why did you never tell me about this girl?" she asks knowingly, for a second my heart leaps hoping that she asked in jealously but my mind soon catches up and it's obvious that there was no jealousy at all in her tone, and more a knowing vibe.

"I guess I wasn't into her enough to tell you" I reply shrugging.

She nods and then looks back up at me after a second, "Lukas, you've told me about every girl that you've ever actually been interested in, did Aiden know that it wasn't that serious?"

I nod, "I mean yeah, I think it was obvious that I didn't really care much for her," I say guiltily, not once had I been physically able to be 'into' any girl apart from Em. Just if she knew that she had no idea about the girl I had been 'interested' in for 17 years.

"Do you think that maybe if you had really been into a girl that Aiden would have ruined it for you just for a one night stand?" she asks cautiously, giving me a pointed look.

"I know he wouldn't have, but what does that have to do with it?" I reply guiltily, knowing exactly where she was going.

"Maybe the reason you guys don't get along anymore is kind of overdramatic, it just kinda seems immature. I mean, you admitted yourself that he wouldn't have made a move on this girl if you truly were interested, especially not just for a lay. Maybe it's time to forgive and forget, I like the boys, Toby never fails to make me smile and Aiden is actually not a bad guy, and I know that Charlie loves hanging out with them, perhaps more than I do. Even you have been having fun lately" she says slowly and cautiously watching my reaction.

I sigh, she's right. She always is.

"Yeah you're right, I'll apologize tomorrow and call a truce" I sigh in defeat.

She squeals excitedly and jumps onto my water clad body making me smile. I would do anything if it made this girl happy.