Penny sat down in the principal's office, her heart racing with anticipation. What did the principal want to talk to her about?

The principal, Mr. Johnson, leaned back in his chair, a serious expression on his face. "Penny, I'm sure you're aware of the rumors going around school about Lucas and Andrew."

Penny nodded, her mind racing with possibilities. What did the principal know?

Mr. Johnson continued, "I'm afraid the rumors are true. Lucas and Andrew have been involved in some... unsavory activities."

Penny felt like she had been punched in the gut. What kind of activities?

Mr. Johnson hesitated, as if unsure of how to continue. "It appears that Lucas and Andrew have been involved in a cheating ring. They've been selling test answers and homework to other students."

Penny's eyes widened in shock. Lucas, cheating? It didn't seem possible.

But as she thought back to all the times Lucas had been secretive and evasive, it started to make sense. He had been acting strange, and now she knew why.

Mr. Johnson's voice brought her back to reality. "Penny, I know this must be a shock to you. But I want you to know that we're taking this very seriously. Lucas and Andrew will be facing disciplinary action."

Penny nodded, still trying to process everything. She felt like her world had been turned upside down.

As she left the principal's office, she saw Lucas standing in the hallway, looking anxious. He spotted her and rushed over.

"Penny, I can explain," he said, his eyes pleading.

But Penny just shook her head. "I don't want to hear it, Lucas. I need some time to think."

Lucas looked crestfallen, but Penny didn't care. She was too busy trying to process everything she had just learned.

As she walked away from Lucas, she felt a sense of uncertainty. What did the future hold for her and Lucas? And what would happen to Lucas and Andrew now that the truth was out?

Penny didn't have the answers, but she knew one thing for sure: nothing would ever be the same again.

As Penny walked away from Lucas, she couldn't help but feel a sense of betrayal. She had trusted Lucas, and he had lied to her.

She walked to her locker, trying to clear her head. But as she opened her locker door, she was confronted with a surprise. Tiffany was standing there, a smug look on her face.

"Well, well, well," Tiffany said, sneering at Penny. "Look what we have here. The little couple's little girlfriend, all alone and heartbroken."

Penny felt a surge of anger, but she tried to keep her cool. "What do you want, Tiffany?" she asked.

Tiffany laughed, a cold, mirthless sound. "I just wanted to see the look on your face when you found out about Lucas's little secret."

Penny felt a sting from Tiffany's words, but she tried not to let it get to her. "You're just jealous," she said.

Tiffany's expression turned angry. "Jealous? Of you? Don't make me laugh."

But as Tiffany turned to walk away, Penny saw something that made her heart skip a beat. Tiffany was holding a piece of paper, and on that paper was a photograph of Lucas and Andrew, cheating on a test.

Penny felt a surge of anger and betrayal. Lucas had lied to her, and Tiffany had the proof.

As Tiffany walked away, Penny couldn't help but wonder what other secrets Lucas was hiding. And she knew that she had to confront him about it.

She walked to Lucas's locker, her heart pounding in her chest. When she got there, she saw Lucas standing with Andrew, looking anxious.

"Penny, I can explain," Lucas said, as soon as he saw her.

But Penny just shook her head. "I don't want to hear it, Lucas. I saw the picture."

Lucas's expression turned guilty. "Penny, please listen to me."

But Penny just turned and walked away. She didn't want to hear Lucas's excuses. She just wanted to get away from him.

As she walked, she felt a sense of sadness and betrayal. She had trusted Lucas, and he had lied to her.

But as she turned a corner, she saw Maya standing there, looking concerned.

"Penny, what's wrong?" Maya asked.

Penny took a deep breath, trying to calm down. "Lucas cheated on a test," she said.

Maya's expression turned shocked. "What? That's terrible."

Penny nodded, feeling a sense of anger and betrayal. "I know. I feel so stupid for trusting him."

Maya put her arm around Penny's shoulders. "You're not stupid, Penny. You just trusted the wrong person."

Penny nodded, feeling a sense of gratitude towards Maya. She knew that she could always count on Maya to be there for her.

As they walked to their next class, Penny couldn't help but wonder what other secrets Lucas was hiding. And she knew that she had to be careful, because she didn't know what Lucas was capable of.

But as they sat down in class, Penny saw Lucas walking in, looking anxious. He spotted her and tried to come over, but Penny just turned away.

She didn't want to talk to Lucas. She just wanted to get away from him.

As the class went on, Penny found herself distracted. She couldn't focus on the lesson, her mind kept wandering back to Lucas.

She knew that she had to confront him about what he had done. But she was scared. She didn't know what Lucas was capable of.

As the class came to a close, Penny gathered her things and stood up. She was determined to confront Lucas, no matter what.

But as she walked out of the classroom, she was confronted with a surprise. Lucas was standing there, looking anxious.

"Penny, please listen to me," he said.

Penny felt a surge of anger, but she tried to keep her cool. "What do you want, Lucas?" she asked.

Lucas took a deep breath, his eyes pleading. "I know I messed up, Penny. But please, just listen to me."

Penny hesitated, unsure of what to do. But then she nodded, her heart pounding in her chest.

"Okay, Lucas. I'll listen."

Lucas's expression turned relieved. "Thank you, Penny. I promise I'll explain everything."

Penny nodded, her mind racing with possibilities. What would Lucas say? Would he tell her the truth?

As they walked to a quiet corner of the school, Penny couldn't help but feel a sense of uncertainty. What would happen next?

But as they sat down, Lucas took a deep breath and began to explain. And what he said shocked Penny to her core...