Chapter 3

Madison entered the library after school with hopes of meeting Noah alone for study.  But her hopes were dashed when she spotted Noah holding Brittany’s hand as they studied together.  She couldn’t believe that Brittany had beat her to the library?  Since when did Brittany ever study?  She was way to popular to study and always got some nerd to do her schoolwork for her?  So what was up with the sudden interest in studying?

Madison left the school library and decided to walk the 2-mile walk home.  She needed time to think about her next plot to break up her sister and Noah.  There was no way she would let Brittany land the new hunk in school.  No way in hell!  Madison vowed.

Madison’s thoughts were interrupted by the loud muffler of a car going by.  Then it stopped just ahead of her, as a hand waved in Madison’s direction to get in.  Madison thought to herself, “Just my luck.  Some pervert wanting to kidnap and rape her!”

But as Madison cautiously approached the car, she breathed a sigh of relief when she realized it was just Micah and his buddies.

“Madison, get in.  We will give you a lift home.” Micah said, offering her a ride.

“Thank you, Micah!” Madison said as she hopped into the backseat with Micah.

“So do you want to go to the club with us?” Micah asked her.

“I’d really like to go, but I have to study.” Madison told him.

“C’mon, Maddie.  Just for for a few hours.” Micah encouraged her.  “Just to get your mind off your troubles.”

Micah could see that something was weighing heavily on Madison.  That’s how much he cared about her.  He knew her well. 

“Thanks.  Maybe I will.  But just for a couple hours.” Madison told him and his buddies, Richie Clemmons and Sandy Buchanan.

“You won’t regret it.” Richie promised her.

“So where did you get the wheels?” Madison asked Micah.

“It’s my older brother’s, Jimmy.” Micah told her.

“He let you use his car?” Madison quizzed.

“You could say that.” Micah said as he winked at Richie and Sandy.

“So where is this club we are going to?” Madison asked, breaking the ice.

“It’s a new club that just opened up.” Micah told her.  “It’s hip and everyone’s going.”

“Yeah, I heard about it.  I wanted to check it out but my friend couldn’t go and I didn’t want to go alone.” Madison confessed.

“Well, you have us.” Micah said as he laid a hand on Madison’s shoulder.

“Thanks Micah for being a friend.” Madison said gratefully.

“Just want you to know how much I care.” Micah replied back.

Micah and Madison just looked at each other when Sandy pulled into The Jamestown Club’s parking lot and turned off the ignition.  The four teens got out and headed into the club.  As they blended in with the crowd, Madison spotted Noah and Brittany.

“How did they get here so fast?” Madison asked herself.