"So," Aaron says with a smug look on his face, "do we have a deal?"

Giana takes a deep breath, annoyed, and then sighs. "Fine."

Aaron smiles at her and holds my phone up, shaking it in front of her face. "Don't forget it. And don't ever overstep your boundary."

Aaron turns away from her, walks to me and grabs my hand before pulling me away with him until we find Nat and Maru who are still with Giana's friends. Aaron gives them a nod as if telling them to go and they nod back before catching up with us as we walk outside.

Omar, SoHo, and Bianca are outside, leaning on the van until finally they see us and Omar smiles.

"It's finally over," Omar remarks, "thank God, that chick was so annoying."

"Yeah, finally," says Nat.

"Let's go home, I'm hungry," adds Bianca. The boys nod in agreement and they all head toward her dad's van, except Aaron.

"Let's go inside the van too, I really want to go home," says Maru as she pulls Nat to the van. I am about to follow suit when Aaron grabs my wrist, holding me back.

"Not so fast," I hear him say.

With just those few words my stomach instantly drops.

T W O H O U R S E A R L I E R

"This is good," he says, "I've got another plan. And I need all three of you, but first let's go find my friends."

I take a deep breath and nod. "Okay," I say.

We all walk toward the doors of the cafeteria but stop when we bump into Omar.

"Hey, I need you right now. Where's SoHo and Bianca?"

Omar gives Aaron a look.

"Where do you think they are?"

"Seriously? This isn't a time to be some horny teenagers and shit. Alright then let's hurry up and get them."

"Can I at least get another drink, I'm thirsty man," Omar says but Aaron gives him a look. "Fine then, let's go. But what's got you all worked up? And why are these chicks coming with us?"

"Chicks?" mutters Maru annoyed. Omar looks at her and rolls his eyes as we follow both him and Aaron to what seems like the freshman hall way.

"Giana and her stupid Instagram posts are driving me insane and I'm done with it. They're coming because we need them as well," Aaron explains as we reach the biology classroom. Aaron stops and reaches for the door, springing it open.

As the door opens SoHo and Bianca jump away from each other.

"Man what the fuck Aaron," complains SoHo as he narrows his eyes at Aaron. Suddenly his eyes leave Aaron and go to me, then Nat and Maru. His eyes go wide as he jumps down and pulls up his pants.

"What the fuck man, at least give me a warning that strangers are here too geez."

Aaron rolls his eyes and says, "You two got three minutes to get dressed and recover yourselves. I need you guys right now." With that said Aaron slams the door.

We all stay quiet, a painfully awkward feeling drifting in the air.

I clear my throat, unable to stay quiet any longer and say, "I didn't know they were dating."

"They're not," replies Omar, "they just like to fu-"

"I saw," I say cutting him off.

"Well you asked."

I ignore Omar's last comment and look at Aaron. His eyebrows are knitted together, a look of concentration on his face.

"What's your plan?" I question.

"What?" he asks startled.

"I said what's your plan, and why do you need all of us?"

The door opens before Aaron can speak and out comes SoHo and Bianca.

"Okay finally we're all together," says Aaron, "and to answer your question Lex-"

"Lux-"

"It's the same fucking thing. But, to answer your question everyone has a role. We need a getaway car, that's Bianca's part. We need a driver and that's SoHo. We need a distraction and that's Omar. And we need information, that's where you two come in," he says pointing at Maru and Nat.

"What about you and me?" I question.

Aaron smiles slightly, a soft chuckle coming out his mouth. "I'm gonna be doing all the dirty work, but don't worry Lux, you've got tickets to the front because since you love recording things so much, you'll be recording everything that happens once the plan is set and ready."

"And what exactly is your plan?"

"Let's go get a car first and then we'll talk."

"Okay so this is my dad's van." Bianca says holding the keys. SoHo attempts to grab them but she pulls away. "Listen to me SoHo. This van, is my dad's. If there is a scratch on it I will not only let my dad kick your ass but I will also kick your ass myself. We got it?"

SoHo rolls his eyes but nods anyway. "Yes Bianca," he replies and holds out his hand for the keys. With one last look she gives him the keys and we all go inside the van.

"I have a question," I mumble.

"What is this, third grade?" says Omar.

"You're not funny with those remarks," I retort annoyed.

"Yeah well-"

"Just shut up Omar," says Aaron cutting him off. "What do you want Lux?"

"Why couldn't we just go in our separate cars? I mean what's the point of being together in one car when we have to come back to school just to get our own cars?"

"Well first of all you're gonna be the one with the footage and to be quite frank I don't trust you alone with it so I'm gonna wanna see everything once this is over. Secondly remember when I told you to leave your stuff at Bianca's house? Well right now I've got some friends going through your friends' things and getting your car keys and taking them to your house. Lastly you came to homecoming with me remember? I have to take you home."

"Um what the hell? Did none ever tell you it's rude to go through people's things? I think I need to Bianca's house because I don't-"

"Maru right? Calm down. I'm not the one going through your things, it's my friends. But don't worry you know them...kind of. But listen no one is going to steal any of your shit, it's all gonna be there when you get home. So let's all just calm down a little and deal with it."

"But-"

"Would you say your Lux's true friend?" questions Aaron.

"Well yes."

"Then you got to deal with this because essentially she's the one who dragged you into this, not me. Besides we're giving you guys a ride home, at least be a little bit grateful no?"

I can sense that Maru wants to speak, not once has she been afraid to speak her mind but I grab her hand and squeeze it and when she turns to look at me I shake my head, pleading her to go along with this. Because if there's one thing that I've somewhat learned is that arguing with Aaron Reeves is like arguing with the wall; completely useless. Maru sighs and nods at Aaron.

"Okay, now that we're all on one page, Nat and Maru, it is your turn."

"What do we have to do?" asks Nat.

"I heard that Jimmy Helms is having a party after homecoming. Seeing as which it is 10:30, I'd say prom is well over with and people are starting to head to Jimmy's party. We all know that Giana wouldn't miss a chance to go to a party so we need to go. Problem is we don't know where the party is at."

"It wouldn't be at his house?" asks Maru to which Aaron shakes his head.

"Jimmy isn't the type to host a party at his house, he likes having parties elsewhere. Now let's be honest for moment here, the best people to figure out where Jimmy's party is at are you two. Nat you're likeable around school and Maru people know you because you're rich, no offense."

Maru shrugs. "None taken."

"And so," Aaron continues, "the only people in which get invited to these kinds of parties are the popular and likeable ones."

"What about you," I question, "You're the most popular guy at are school."

"Yeah but did you forget that everyone hates me right now because of a little someone," he responds.

I roll my eyes, letting out a small grunt and mutter, "Whatever."

"So you want us to figure out where his party is at?" Nat says, changing the subject.

"Yup."

Nat nods. "Okay," she says and takes out her phone along with Maru. Within minutes they are calling up people from our school, trying to see who has and hasn't been invited to Jimmy's party. Finally after five minutes, a senior girl, Leslie Ontiveros, gives us an address.

"3826 Jefferson Ave.," says Maru after she ends her call with Leslie.

Aaron smiles at her and pulls out his phone, he takes out his Map app and types in the address before handing his phone to SoHo. Within seconds SoHo turns on the van and we head out to the party.

The party is located thirteen minutes away from our current location, and for thirteen minutes the car is silent. Except for the occasional comments coming from Omar as he plays a game on his phone.

"We're here," announces Bianca.

"This looks like a-"

"Night club," Aaron interrupts me.

"We're not eighteen," I say to him, pointing my hand between the girls and me.

"Neither is Omar, nor half the people inside there. Don't you guys have fake ID's?" questions Bianca.

"I do," says Maru.

"But we don't," I say, about Nat and me.

"Why don't we just try to go in," says Aaron.

"I've come to this place plenty of times," says Bianca, "they're strict if you get caught."

"I thought this was a party though, maybe there's no one to guard?" says Maru.

"I doubt it," answers Aaron, "Jimmy is strict when it comes to who's at his party, besides he's a rule bender not a rule breaker so there's gotta be a bouncer."

"Then let's not get caught," he says to her then turns his head my way, "Okay Lux?"

I nod and we all get out of the car except for SoHo and Bianca.

"They're not coming?" Nat asks.

Aaron shakes his head. "In case things go wrong they need to be alert for when we need to leave." He turns around and looks at Omar.

"Distraction time Omar," Aaron says to him.

"I'm on it, just worry about those two," he says pointing at Nat and I. Aaron nods and grabs my hand.

"Stay close Nat," he tells her as we get in line.

Maru and Omar are in front of us as we wait in line. When we've made it to the front the bouncer asks for Maru's and Omar's ID.

Maru hands hers out and the bouncer nods, letting her in. Omar on the other hand takes his time, as he slowly takes out his wallet and looks through it for his ID.

"No ID, no entrance."

Omar looks up at him. "Really?" he questions amused.

The bouncer makes an annoyed face as he stares at Omar. "Don't make me say it again."

"Woah man, chill. I've got it somewhere," Omar says as he messes with his wallet until he drops it and it falls to the ground. "Oops," he says.

He's about to bend down to get his wallet when the bouncer pulls his arm.

"Quit messing around, if you don't have an ID then get the hell-" his words come to an abrupt end when Omar suddenly slams his fist onto the bouncer's face.

"What the fuck," he groans and covers his face.

Aaron pulls on me, telling it's our cue and grab onto Nat's hand, pulling her with me as Aaron leads us inside as fast as possible before the bouncer notices and find Maru.

As we're walking I can hear Omar talking behind us.

"Oh look, I found my ID," he says and he's about to walk in as well but the bouncer pulls him back.

"He's gonna get into a lot of trouble, isn't he?" I wonder aloud.

"Omar is always getting into trouble, but he always finds a way out of it so don't worry much. He knows what he's doing," reassures Aaron.

"Okay now let's go find Giana."

"Found her," says Maru as she points to the far left and low and behold there is Giana dancing to the music with her friends.

"Put on the camera Lux, it's time to record."

"What exactly do you want me to record?"

"Everything," he says, "just don't get too close. We don't want her to know you're recording. Sounds good?"

"Yeah," I say.

He then looks at Nat and Maru and says, "The moment Giana comes with me distract her friends, I can't have any interruptions, okay?"

They nod.

I watch as Aaron walks toward Giana and her friends. I walk closer making sure to be discreet when recording. He talks to her, but I can't hear a thing he says since the music is so loud. From her expression I can tell Giana is taken aback by Aaron, she stays put until he gets close to her and whispers something to her ear. She nods and he grabs her as they begin dancing together to the music. I record everything. After a few minutes of more dancing Aaron pulls Giana close again whispers something to her, she gives him an unsure look but he smiles at her as he caresses her cheeks. Her face goes red and she nods and he grabs her hand pulling her away from the crowd. I follow them, making sure I keep my distance as I watch as he takes her to a more secluded area.

A few people are there but Aaron immediately tells them to leave and within seconds it is only Aaron, Giana, and well, me.

"So where's Lux," she says bitterly.

Aaron laughs. "I don't know, don't really care either."

"Really? I say you," she says then stops herself and clears her throat before continuing, "everyone saw you two kissing earlier at the dance."

"Well like you said it was all for show, at least in my part it was."

"Everyone seems to think you two are actually a thing now."

"Everyone?" he questions and she nods.

"What about you? What do you think?"

"I think the kiss was completely fake." Giana remarks.

"How would you know?"

"Because I know what a real kiss looks like and-"

"Show me," Aaron says stopping her midsentence.

"What?" she says taken aback as he walks closer to her.

"Show me what a real kiss is like."

"Is this some type of joke," she says unimpressed.

Aaron lets out a chuckle.

"Why would it be? I mean isn't this what you wanted? My attention? That's why you put up the Instagram posts, right? Well you got it Giana, you got my undivided attention." He gets closer to her until there is little to none space between them.

"W-what about Lux?"

"What about her? Do you honestly think I would want someone like her? Over you? I mean look at you? You didn't have to go through all that Instagram trouble to get me, all you had to do was come to me, talk to me, have a little fun with me."

"I wanted to but I was afraid you wouldn't like me," she admits, "and then Lux sent me that voice recording and I thought I had no chance."

"Please baby that was Lux who I was talking to in the recording. If it were you things would have gone so differently."

"Really? You mean that?" she asks.

"Of course," he says smiling and holds her face in her arms, pulling her in. Giana closes her eyes and pouts out her lips for a kiss.

"Admit it though," Aaron says instead of kissing her like she expected.

Giana opens her eyes. "What?"

"Admit why you posted those stuff on Instagram and promise me you won't do it again."

She stays quiet and looks at him hesitantly.

"Don't you want to be together?" he questions, pushing her to answer him.

"Yeah," she says nodding.

"Then admit it."

"Okay, fine. You were right. I only posted those stuff on Instagram because your attention. I wanted you to like me, not that dumb bitch Lux."

"So then why did you post things about other people?"

"Well because," she says and stops unsure of what to say next. "Because those deserve it, they deserve to have those secrets out and be known by everyone."

"Can you delete them?"

"The posts?" she asks shocked and Aaron nods.

"I don't know, I-"

"Please Giana, for me."

"Okay," she agrees.

"Do it now then," he urges.

"Now? I can do it later, how about we just-"

"No Giana, I don't think there can be a 'we' if you still have the posts up. I can't deal with them. Please delete them now and then after you do then we can a little fun together."

"You promise?" she asks.

"Of course baby," he assures her.

Giana takes out her phone, showing Aaron what I assume is her deleting the posts.

"There, they're deleted," she says and looks up at him and grabs his hand. "Now can I show you what a real kiss is?"

Aaron laughs. "No need baby, because I'm pretty sure you don't even know what a real kiss is."

"W-what?"

"Don't ever post anything about me or Lux or anyone else again," he says to her.

Giana scoff, finally understanding what just happened.

"You're a real asshole Aaron Reeves, you know that?"

"I do."

"I'm not gonna do what you tell me. I can post what the fuck I want."

"Okay," Aaron says in a nonchalant tone. He turns away from her and locks eyes with me before coming my way and taking my phone where I recording everyone.

Giana stares at me, shocked, before turning her attention back to Aaron who begins walking toward her.

"Continue posting what you want, and I will post this."

"You recorded me?" she asks angry.

"No, not me," he says and then points at me, "her."

"Delete it right now."

"Why should I? In fact why should even give you a chance before I post this?"

Giana clenches her teeth together, her face red from anger before finally speaking.

"If I don't post anymore, you won't put that video up?"

"Yes, but only if you don't post anymore."

Giana stays quiet as she contemplates.

"So," Aaron says with a smug look on his face, "do we have a deal?"