Christina found Lance near the punch bowl. She walked until
she was beside him then tapped his shoulder. He turned around and frowned
hoping it would be Lila saying she wanted him back.
“I'm sorry about you and Lila,” she said running her hand over his cheek.
He took her hand and shoved it away. “It's okay. I mean break ups are hard,
but the thing is to move on.” She moved her hand back up but this time it
touched his lips.
“What’s wrong with you?”
Christina looked at him like she had no clue what he was talking about. “Excuse
me?”
“I thought you loved Joey,” Lance said. “Why are you coming onto me?”
“Joey doesn't love me.” She looked down. “He's with Missy.” She pointed to
where Joey and Missy were dancing to a fast song.
“I guess we've both been hurt,” he said sadly. “You wanna dance?”
“Sure.” Lance took her hand and led her out to the dance floor. He was looking
for Lila, Christina realized. “Don't worry, Lance, cause if you see what
I see you'll get upset.”
“Huh?” he said.
Christina was referring to Lila walking up to Justin. God, Christina hoped
this was going to work.
Lila walked up to Justin who was by the gymnasium doors.
“Hey there, sweet cakes,” she said putting her arms around him.. “I finally
found you.” She pressed her lips to his for a long and passionate kiss.
“Wow! Baby what got into you?” he asked. “I love it.”
“Nothing has gotten into me. I just realized how sexy you are,” Lila said
with a smile.
“Well dah!” She laughed even though inside was she was laughing for a different
reason. She wanted to laugh in his face and tell him he was not good looking,
not as good looking as Lance anyways. He kissed her again. He swooped her
into his arms and twirled her in the air. “Hey baby, wanna dance?”
Lila shook her head. “Nah. I like it better just us getting acquainted, don't
you, honey?”
“That's not a bad idea,” he agreed, sitting himself down on one of the chairs.
He patted his lap with a grin. She obliged, no matter how much it hurt, knowing
Lance was watching them.
Tears formed in Lance's eyes as he watched. “We were so perfect together.
Everyone said so!” He clung to Christina for support. He couldn't feel his
feet, let alone his heart.
“I'm so sorry Lance.” She placed her arms around his waist to hold him up.
“Thanks,” he whimpered then started to dance with her as the fast music began.
Not like this was going to help. He wanted to give Lila a taste of her own
medicine.
“It’ll be okay,” Christina said quietly. “Trust me. I know from experience.”
“I know, but Justin is a jerk....A bigger one then I thought…” He stared
at Justin holding Lila in his arms. “I hate him!”
“I know you do,” she said. “So do I.”
“We both have every right to, don't we?” Lance said. Christina just nodded.
“We deserve better. You deserve someone who can love you forever.”
JC and Chris were confused about the whole situation. They didn't know what
was going on.
“What is going on with Lila? She hates Justin's guts!” Chris exclaimed watching
Justin and Lila snuggling on the chair.
“I know,” JC agreed, “but I think Christina and Lance make a cute couple.”
Chris hit his arm. “What? I think they do.”
“Joey loves Christina,” Chris said. He moved his eyes towards Joey and Missy.
“Look at him looking at Christina.”
“He's jealous because she's comforting Lance,” JC said.
“Why did Joey come with Missy?” Chris asked.
“Because Christina slept with Justin the other night,” Joey said from behind
them.
JC and Chris both turned around.
“No she didn’t,” Chris insisted.
“Yes she did,” Joey said. “Justin told me.” Like he was ever honest.
“You believe him?” Chris was shocked that Joey believed Justin over someone
he loved.
Joey nodded. “He had pictures.”
“They were fake,” someone said from behind. They all turned around and saw
Lila. “Joey, we owe Lance the truth.”
“What truth?” Joey asked.
“That me and you used to date…” Chris and JC's mouths dropped open. “Yes,
it's true. Before me and Joey even met you guys, we used to date. Justin
has in his possession a picture of us, a very very intimate one and he has
been blackmailing me to get Christina back,” Lila informed them.
“So you don't really love Justin?” JC said.
Lila looked horrified. “Of course not!”
“I didn't think you did,” Joey said breathing a sigh of relief. “How are
you going to get Lance away from Christina?”
“Joey, there's something you have to know.”
“What, Lila?”
“Christina never slept with Justin. She is only here with Lance because we
wanted to get Justin back for everything he’s done.”
“Oh my god, what have I done?” Joey hung his head.
Lila patted his back. “Go over there and ask the girl to dance.” Joey looked
up and saw Lila smiling. “Go!” she demanded.
He smiled and went over to Lance and Christina who were still dancing. Christina
had her head on Lance’s shoulder. She was starting to think her and Lila’s
plan wasn’t working.
“Can I cut in?” Joey asked.
Christina turned and saw Joey standing there. “Joey?”
“Yeah, it’s me.” There was a hint of a smile on his face. “As I asked before,
can I cut in?” Christina smiled, then turned to Lance, who had a tight grip
on her shoulders. “Lance, Lila has something to say to you.”
“I don’t want to talk to her,” Lance said.
“Lance, go!” Joey yelled getting a little annoyed. “Listen, just go you'll
like what she has to say. Trust me.”