Chapter 1

Drea Pennington (pronounced Draya) couldn't wait to get out of bed this morning. She couldn't wait to get to school. Hunter Taylor, only the most gorgeous and popular guy at school, said that he would meet her on campus on Monday morning. Drea had been harboring a deep crush on Hunter since 7th grade. Drea tried out for the cheer-leading squad, hoping that Hunter would notice her, since he was all-star quarterback for their high school, Kingston Senior High Dolphins. He was also from one of most wealthiest family's in Kingston City, Maine. Hunter's father, Kingman Taylor, grew up extremely poor, but managed to create a multi-million dollar corporation, Taylor Industries, despite having dropped out of school in the 6th grade. Hunter's father groomed Hunter to take over the business one day, and Drea often dreamed of becoming Hunter's wife, living in huge mansion, being driven in a limo, and endless days of shopping.

Drea had just gotten off the school bus and was walking to the school courtyard where Hunter said he would meet her, when Stacy Morris spotted her. Drea didn't care for Stacy too much as she tended to copy Drea. Drea often wondered if Stacy was a little jealous of her and wanted exactly what Drea had. When Stacy found out about her crush on Hunter, she tried to go after Hunter and keep him away from Drea. And for awhile it seem like Stacy won. Hunter had been dating Stacy for two weeks, which deeply crushed Drea. Drea decided she didn't want to be friends with Stacy because she was hurt that Stacy went after Hunter when she knew that she had a deep crush on Hunter. So when Stacy called her that morning, Drea ignored her because she didn't want Stacy to know that she was meeting Hunter.

Drea went to the school courtyard as fast as she could so Stacy wouldn't see her meeting Hunter. But it was too late. Stacy saw her and was following her. Hunter was waiting for Drea on the bench by in front of the Dolphin mascot fountain. Hunter stood up and greeted Drea with a kiss on her cheek. Stacy had caught up to Drea and had witnessed the kiss Hunter gave to Drea. She was upset to see Drea meeting with Hunter when Drea knew that Hunter was her guy. She decided to give Drea a piece of her mind.

“What the hell is going on here?” Stacy raged, looking in Drea's direction.

Hunter injects on Drea's behalf, “Uh, hi Stacy. I was having a private meeting with Drea.”

“Uh, yeah, I saw the 'private meeting', Hunter.” Stacy screamed.

“Stacy, we broke up last week. I'm not cheating on you.” Hunter reminded her.

“So, you broke up with me to date...this...TRAMP!” Stacy retorted, giving Drea a disgusting look.

Drea is about to slap Stacy, but Hunter stops her, “Drea, stop! Don't do it. Don't resort to her tactics.”

Turning towards Stacy, “Stacy, this is why I broke things off with you! I am tired of your insecurities. You have been accusing me of cheating on you with Drea and every other girl in this school.”

“I'm sorry for accusing you, Hunter. Please come back to me! I love you!” Stacy cried.

“I'm sorry Stacy. It's over! We're through!” Hunter angrily reminded her.

“Fine! I'll go! But you two haven't heard the last from me! I'll get even with you, Drea! You'll regret taking Hunter from me!” Stacy raged, leaving Hunter and Drea in a state of confusion.

Hunter and Drea went back to their conversation before Stacy interrupted them.

“I'm so sorry for Stacy's outburst.” Hunter apologized. “I honestly did break things off with her. I guess she didn't take it too well.”

“Uh, yeah! I guess not!”

“So, do you still want to go dinner and a movie?” Hunter asked Drea again.

“Yeah, I'd like that.” Drea agreed.

“Great! I'll pick up at 5 p.m.” Hunter told Drea.

Drea looked forward to her date with Hunter while hurrying off to her last class, biology, for the day. How she hated biology. She decided to think of her date with Hunter tonight.