The good, the bad...and the 'awkward'.

Part 10- It's a small world after all.

A/N: Before I start part 10, I wanted everyone who cheers me on to know how very much their lovely words mean to me. I read every single comment, and each one never fails to make me smile, Love you guys! Hope you enjoy Part 10 of The good, the bad...and the 'awkward'.

Previously on: The good, the bad...and the 'awkward'.

I remembered James and turned back to thank him for his time, but was shocked to see the same scene as before. Beautiful and untouched, as if we'd never been there. A part of the beauty.

James was gone.

After Harrison and I made up, things basically went back to normal...something I'm not used to. He'd come pick me up after school, we'd hang out a bit over the week. He never did kiss me again though, and when he thought I wasn't paying attention I knew he was still looking at that girl.

But I found myself unfazed by it. I surprised myself by discovering that I not only didn't mind, I didn't care. Sure, I enjoyed the popularity, the jealous stares...All of that.

But it's not the kind of life a girl like me was meant for and I wanted out.

I needed peace and quiet...Two things I wouldn't find while dating Harrison.

I had no idea what to think. He told me of his love, so passionately in words...but his actions hardly added up to any of them.

I was scared, lonely and confused. I felt that I'd made a mistake, but I couldn't place where I'd screwed up.

So here I was. A supposedly 'popular' girl who felt worst off than ever.

What was I going to do about it? Apparently nothing.

"Delanie! Wait up." It was Tuesday morning. I had just arrived at school and was attempting to wade through the crowds in the hallway.

I turned and saw James following close behind me.

"Yeah?" I attempted a smile at him, even though I didn't feel like it. I owed it to him, after all. Considering how he'd been there for me in my time of need.

"Uh, Delanie...I was wondering. About the project...when would be the best time for you?"

I contemplated my schedule for the week.

Ever since I became part of the 'A' group, my activities and social calendar had become much more active.

"How about Thursday?" He suggested.

"Ehrm....No. I'm sorry. I'm supposed to meet Shelby and the rest at the mall."

He screwed his face up in disgust.

"Okay then...." He sighed.

"How about Friday?"

"No can do." I replied. I could tell he was getting ticked off, but honestly there was nothing I could do about it.

"Maybe Saturday could work." I offered.

"Saturday. Great." He replied.

"So I'll be there to pick you up at three o'clock sharp."

"I can drive myself you know." I said, annoyed that he babied me in such a way.

"I'll be there." He said solemnly. Then before I knew it, he had disappeared. Morphing into one of the crowd.

Thursday evening, prior to my plans, I met up with Shelby and three more girls from school.

Shelby hadn't mentioned to me who the other girls were, But I was sure I must know them since we go to the same school.