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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