ChapterTen-Unexpected Switch   

October 2nd, 2006

 It's now October, and Andrew was back in Beacon Hill High. Once he entered the school, all the students stopped what they were doing. They all stared at Andrew with fear. The entire school, both students and faculty, knew about the lawsuit. 

 The UTurn members were with Andrew as they walked in. They noticed the frightened stares from the students. Bailey said, "I feel like I'm back in first grade, and not in a good way."

 Andrew said smugly, "Yeah, except we're graduating, I'm talking, and we're popstars."

 Alyson added, "And Andrew's not chasing me down the halls since he's now boyfriend."

 Andrew said, "Hey, I didn't completely hate you at that time. I developed a crush on you by Christmas of that year."

 "So that was your way of showing you liked me?"

 "Exactly."

 Justin then asked, "So fill me in cuz I didn't meet you lot till fifth grade: What happened in first grade?"

 Stacie chimed in, "Yeah, I'd like to know, too."

 Amanda added, "Same here."

 Andrew explained as he flashed his famous big grin, "I was the baddest badass bully anyone has ever seen and met. I scared everyone, from the kindergarteners to the fifth graders, and I was just 6."

 Justin said, "You sound awfully proud of your past."

 Andrew then turned to face the members. He gave a huge arrogant grin as he said, "Of course I would be proud. I get knocked out, then I scare the shit out of everyone by suing half of the guys and the entire faculty."

 Alyson said, "And that's the Andrew we know."

 Then Andrew walked to his locker. Bailey said to Alyson, "Alyson, you're actually proud of him?"

 She then replied smugly, "Yes I am, actually. With him having the entire student body scared of him, I can be queen since I'm his girlfriend."

 "But our publicist-"

 "F*ck the publicist! If girls are gonna hate me cuz Andrew's mine, then I don't care!"

 So Alyson went up Andrew, who was at his locker. She kissed him passionately. He was a bit shocked, but allowed himself to kiss her back. All the girls, and several guys, were shocked (and disgusted) by the Andyson (Andrew/Alyson) kiss. Then the couple pulled away.

 Andrew asked seductively, "Disobeying our publicist, are we?"

 Alyson replied, also seductively, "And possibly the school's principal, but I don't care. You know you're turning me on right now, right?"

 "I guess being the bully again turns you on."

 "Hell, it always turned me on."

 Then Alyson pushed Andrew on the lockers, and kissed him harshly. This was turning into a full-fledge make-out, and the students were taking pictures with their cell-phones. A few minutes later, a teacher came up to the couple.

 The teacher cleared his throat. The couple stopping making out as soon as they saw him. Andrew told him smugly, "If you break us up, expect another lawsuit from me, Andrew f*cking Hawthorne!"

 With that, the teacher hurried away to his class. The couple laughed.

 Andrew said, "That was easy."

 Alyson said, "We should go to our classes now."

 Andrew agreed. Then as soon as he closed his locker, he was slammed into the lockers by one guys who play soccer. As the soccer player was walking away, he called Andrew a gay slur.

 Alyson said, "Andrew, don't listen to him. He's just a prick."

 Andrew then opened his locker. He took out his textbooks, and threw them in the nearby trash can. Then he clean out his locker, and put all his locker stuff in his messenger bag. Soon, he stormed out of the school.

 Alyson decided to follow Andrew. She saw him get into his car, so she got into her car too. She saw him driving away, so she followed him. After several minutes, he parked across a school. It was an arts school. He got out of the car, and went inside the school. Alyson parked near the school, and also went inside. 

 As soon as Alyson and Andrew were inside the school, they were being mobbed by the students. These students were UTurn fans. Then Andrew and Alyson saw each other. Alyson ran up to him, and got him in a storage room. She turned on the light. She asked, "Andrew, what's going on with you? First, you were so proud of yourself. Now you run off, and end up in this school?"

 Andrew replied reluctantly, "Fine, I'll tell you. I'm transferring to this school, the Boston Creative Arts School. They have performing art classes, such as dance classes and singing lessons."

 Alyson was shocked when she heard that, so she asked, "When did this happen?"

 "Last week, when you saw my family in my hospital room. The papers I signed were both the court papers for the lawsuits...and the application papers for this school. Me and my parents are paying for the tuition."

 "Wait, are your parents making you switch schools?"

 "Unfortunately, they are. They don't think I'm safe at Beacon Hill High. I fought with my parents to let me stay so I can be with you and the rest of the UTurners. But they refused. This week was going to be my last at Beacon Hill. I was gonna tell you all this Friday."

 "But if this was your last week, then why did you run out on Beacon Hill?"

 "I may have acted arrogant, but the bullying has really brought me down. It's probably karma, though I know you don't believe in that stuff. I mean, I haven't been this miserable in a long while. I do regret being a bully, but I still feel proud that I was. I had power over everyone. Now? I'm nothing to them. Even my fame as a popstar is meaningless."

 "Andrew, don't say that. Who cares what those bitches think, do, or say? You have me, almost everyone in UTurn, your family, and your fans. I think you're a great guy. Yes, you were horrible, but that was in elementary school. Once we were in middle and high school, you soften up a little. But still."

 Then the two stood there in silence. Soon, Andrew spoke up, "This school is kind of cool. I mean, I get an education while being properly trained in the performing arts. And that would make me a better singer and dancer. Besides, I'm gonna convince the headmaster to let me start tomorrow."

 "Headmaster?"

 "This is a private school, but there's no uniforms, which is cool."

 "Well, at least I'll still see you in the mornings, evenings, and weekends. I won't completely miss you."

 As Alyson was about to kiss Andrew, he stopped her. He told her, "I think we need a break."

 Alyson asked nervously, "What do you mean? Didn't I turned you on earlier with a make-out session?"

 Andrew, at first, smiled, then he frowned, "You did, and I loved it. But I feel unsure of myself right now. I mean, I was actually proud of being a bully. And yet, I regret being a bully. I don't know anymore. It doesn't mean I don't love you anymore. I still do, but I need figure out my priorities first before we get back together."

 With that, Alyson stormed out of the storage room. As she walked through the halls, Andrew followed her and called after her. She ignored him, and walked to her car. Once she started driving, she started crying.