Madison's P.O.V.

I walk through the hallway, which is filled to the brim with people. I try not to push and shove too much, but then give up as I make my way alone to the front doors. Shawn has two hours in detention, so I decide to just walk home and hang with him later. It isnt very far to my house, maybe a mile and I love to use that time to think. Stepping outside, Im delighted to find that the rain had cleared, and a cool autumn breeze had set in, rustling the colorful trees that decorate the side of the school.

"This will be a wonderful way to clear my mind." I smile to myself, then set out towards home.

Shawn's PO.V.

Detention. What a thing to put a guy through. They sit you, the teenager down in a classroom, to stare at a wall for two hours with nothing to do but sit and think. They, meaning Principal Maroni, didnt even let me bring my homework in. Which means that Im going to have to either stay up till midnight finishing it, do it early tomorrow morning, or during my other classes. Which just sucks. Turns out, Jake has the same thing too.

Hey Mendes. Jake grumbles, while he sits down three seats away from me.

Hey Summers. I shoot back tersely.

Boys, if youre going to continue, then you can stay for an extra hour. Would you like that? Mr. Maroni threatens.

No. We say in unison.

Good. Now enjoy your time sitting and pondering your mistakes. If I hear a word from either of you, you will continue to have detention for another three days. Am I making myself clear? asks, looking deep into our souls.

Yes sir.

Good. I will be working in my office. Ill see you two in two hours. Ciao. And with the flip of a hand, hes gone, locking the door behind us.

Well this just sucks. I mutter, laying my head down on top of my arms.

Tell me about it Mendes. Jake says, rolling his eyes so that they touch the ceiling.

No thanks, Id rather not get in any more trouble. I sass.

Just what I thought. Youre such a goody two shoes.

I whip my head up and glare daggers at Jake. But, I dont say anything. I dont want to get in another fight. Even though, if it came down to it, I could beat the crap out of him if I really tried.

I almost protest, but then shut up. I dont want to get into any more trouble, and Jake is just itching to add more time to my detention. So I do what I hate to do when someone is trying to prove me wrong.

I shut up.

After those two hours, which seemed to drag on for much longer than I hoped, Im more than happy to get up and stretch my legs. I contemplate running home, but then I remember I have my car at school. I sigh, avoiding Jake as I follow him out of the classroom.

Oh, Summers, the principal says, calling after him, a word please.

Jake defiantly stays behind, disappearing back into the classroom. I however, Im not going to stay any longer. I quickly make my way out, exiting the front doors.

Shawn! Omg, I missed you today! Where were you? A high-pitched voice calls, running after me.

Uh hey Sabrina. I was here. Where were you? I say, confused at why shes talking to me now instead of at lunch.

Sabrina barely talks to me. Her and her goons go after jocks and athletes. Im not one of the popular kids, nor am I an athlete, minus the fact that I did like to run.

"What do you mean? I was here! Didn't you notice?" She asks, cocking her head to the side the way she does when she wants something.

"Um honestly I didn't." I say, wanting to walk away.

"Oh," She says sullenly, then jumps back into her peppy attitude,"so what's between you and this Madison girl?"

"Um it's really none of your business." I reply as I back away and start walking towards my car.

"Really? Do you have something spicy going?" She asks as she follows me.

"Sabrina, it's none of your business!" I protest, getting to my car and unlocking it.

"It's not? Everything at this school is my business. And you know it Mendes." She points her finger at me accusingly.

"My personal relationships don't concern you. So back off. I'm not telling you anything. You're trying to hurt Madison and I." I say coolly, my hand on the door.

"I would never try to hurt you Shawn!" She whines, inching closer to me.

"I don't believe you."

"It doesn't matter if you believe me or not." She says, her manicured fingernails walking up my chest.

"Sabrina-"

"Shh, you're going to love this."

And before I can react, she leans up and kisses me.

"Sabrina!" I yell at her, shoving her away from me.

"What? You want another one?" She smirks, coming for me again.

"What? No! Leave me alone." I tear myself away, and get in my car.

"Okay bye Shawn! Ill be sure to tell your girlfriend!" She squeals, skipping away as I start up my car.

I watch her go, frustrated that I hadn't seen it coming. What am I going to tell Mads? That I kissed another girl? And not just any girl, Sabrina out of all people. She bullied people, and I had seen her bully Madison before. Im so mad, I feel tears trickle down my cheeks. I cant bear myself, the disappointment in myself choking me. I slam my fist down on the dashboard. The pain doesnt help to drown out my emotions. I need to do something to block my emotions. Driving out of the school parking lot, I turn right, heading toward my house. Once I arrive, I run upstairs, not even bothering to talk to my mom, whos cooking in the kitchen. Changing into shorts and a T-shirt, I run back outside. I need to think, and work these unintelligible emotions out of my system.

Madisons P.O.V.

The next morning comes early. Mostly because I have to get up a little earlier to take an exam before school starts. I failed the first exam, so this is my chance to retake it. I walk into school, feeling much better than yesterday. This morning, it isnt raining, so I giddily pull on my workout pants, and my book bag, and jog to school. Trust me, the morning is the best time for a run. When I get to school, I go to my locker and shove everything in it except my books for my first class. Then I make my way to my math class, so I can retake my exam. I know, math sucks right? As I reach the classroom, I spot Jake standing in the doorway, leaning against the frame. He mustve been waiting for me, because he straightens and walks towards me.

Jake leave me alone, please. I roll my eyes, trying to shove past him.

I heard that you and Shawn broke up. Jake says, holding an arm out to stop me.

No we didnt. Where did you hear that from? I ask, confused at the words that come out of his mouth.

Oh just Sabrina. I saw her hit up Shawn for a smooch in the parking lot. He says nonchalantly, as if we are discussing the weather.

He would never do that. I say, glaring at Jake.

See for yourself. He turns his phone toward me; its Sabrina, leaning up on her tiptoes and kissing Shawn.

What? I breathe, the hurt starting to gnaw my insides.

Looks like your man is a cheater.

You dont know that. I say, hoping against hope it isnt true.

Oh? They looked pretty cozy to me. Jake shrugs, a smirk tugging at his lips.

Youre just saying that so Ill leave Shawn so you can have a shot at me. Well, it wont work Jake. Im Shawns. He told you that. Stop hitting on me! I am taken. I yell at him.

Whatever Madison. You say that now, but someday youll be mine.

I walk away as he finishes his sentence. What is he even talking about? Shawn would never do something to hurt me. He wouldnt choose another girl. He told me he would wait for me till Im ready.

But what if he changed his mind?