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Rachel gathered up all her belongings and took another look at herself in the mirror She reed froan into the sexy black leather outfit at the end of the nize herself, but knew she looked hot

On their way back to the school, the girls were giddy and excited Rachel could tell that the girls’ were a little tipsy, too They were screa across the streets and she could tell the vodka was hitting theood She was sober, nicotine free, sexy and stood up for what she believed in Rachel knew that if she had this will power as a teen, she would definitely have it as a woh the balloon arch that led theymnasium there were hundreds of kids, teachers and chaperones Rachel was nervous, yet excited She put her bag down on the bleachers, but kept her cell phone out, just in case Benji tried to call or text her She washim so much and hoped that he would be at the dance

TheRachel’s ankle was finally feeling better, so she got out on the dance floor, too She felt like she was at a club; kids were grinding, and dancing very close to one another She had never seen this at her old school, but ith the flow, realizing that she needed to accept that her new life in Bedford was co the two

At the end of the first song, Eether to take shots They invited Rachel to go with them, but Rachel stayed behind She walked off the dance floor and checked her phone She didn’t have any ymnasium to see if Benji was around, but she didn’t see him

As her eyes surveyed the rooan walking towards her As he neared, Rachel wasn’t sure what to do Should she walk away, or stay and see what he has to say? Rachel decided to stay, partially because she wanted validation from him, but also because if she turned and walked away, it would be too obvious that she was ignoring him

"Hot stuff," Rob said as he reached out and put his hand on Rachel’s back

"Thanks," Rachel said, slad she wore Emily’s dress, if for no other reason than to show Rob what he could have had if he had not been such a jerk

"I’m sorry about the other day," Rob said

She was surprised at this, because she figured he didn’t even re as if it were no big deal

"Yeah, I got caught up at practice, then went out with the guys," Rob said sounding apologetic

"I forgot about it, really, it’s fine"

"So, how about that dance?" Rob said s there alone, Rachel felt confused She knew she wasn’t into Rob anymore, but she would rather dance with hiuess," she said

Rob began walking into the middle of the dance floor, and Rachel followed

At that moment Rachel’s phone buzzed and lit up in her hand

1 New Message:

Benji: Come outside, I need to talk to you

Rachel closed her phone, turned around and headed towards the exit sign She couldn’t believe it Was Benji really outside the school? Did he really want to talk to her?

"Where are you going?" Rob shouted as Rachel walked away "I thought ere going to dance?"

Rachel heard his voice behind her, but didn’t look back

As Rachel got out front, she saw Benji standing next to hishis helmet in his left hand Rachel ran to hiround

At thatwith a few of his friends

"Who’s are you?" Rob asked, as he approached them

"I’m her boyfriend," added Benji

Rachel looked at hiirlfriend, but itconfused

"That’s Rob’s girl," Rob’s friend interrupted "You have no business co in here like this Who do you think you are?"

"Go back inside," Benji said to them

As soon as the words came out of histowards Benji, rolling up their sleeves