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Jenna's P.O.V:

"Are you sure you want to do this, Jenna?" Cam asked me for the fifth time today.

Cam, Whak, Jake, Matty, my parents and I were all gathered around my lounge room discussing my future, as well as the band's of course.

The guys had all nearly finished year 12, while I still had another year ahead of me. School was still a big part of my life but it was going to take up too much time if I wanted to start a career with music now, while I had the chance. We had such a great opportunity to record our own CD, I didn't want it to slip away.

"I'm sure" I assured everyone, with a nod and a smile.

I had just agreed to drop out of school. It's something I've always thought about, but now that I knew I definitely had a future with my band, I was more than ready to leave.

"Well, Jenna, we'll sign you out today. Your father and I have a surprise for you when you get back" my mother smiled.

On my way to school, I couldn't help but think of Ben. I really upset him last night and I didn't even get a chance to apologise. Well, that's a lie. I totally did - I just didn't take it. I hope that he can forgive and forget, even though what I did was so bad.

Once I got to school, I went to the admission block to get everything sorted out. It felt like it took forever, so it was a relief to finally get out of there.

"If there's anyone you'd like to say goodbye to, you should do it now" my father advised, wearing a small smile. "We'll wait for you in the car."

"There's one person" I smiled, thinking of Ben. "Won't be long."

Walking through the busy corridors in search for Ben, I happened to see Brad making out with a girl who was really popular. The fact that I'd be jealous if it was Ben kissing her but didn't care that it was Brad had me worried.

The lunch bell had only just rang a few minutes ago, so the corridors were still busy. After walking around the school for ten minutes, I decided to give up and head to Ben's locker - where I probably should have looked first. I turned around a corner of the corridor, only to walk into someone. I'm way too clumsy for my liking.

"Just like old times" Ben laughed, holding me in his arms.

"Ben... I've been looking all over for you" I replied, shaking my head.

"Well, this is just about where my locker is" He bit his lip, letting go of me before leaning against the wall.

"We really need to talk. If you come over to my place this afternoon-" I began, until I got cut off.

"Will you actually be there this time?" He questioned, raising an eyebrow.

"Right... I'm sorry about yesterday. I get it, I let you down big time. That's kind of why I wanted to talk to you, but I guess you don't want me to" I sighed, looking down at my shoes.

"No, I didn't mean it like that. Or at all. I'm sorry" he apologised, placing a finger under my chin and gently lifting my head up. "I'm not angry at you"

"So you'll come over? I'll actually be there" I laughed quietly.

"Yes" the male smiled, pulling me into a hug. "Of course."

"Well, I've got to get going" I smiled, hugging him in return. "My parents are waiting for me in the car."

"Your parents? How come?" Ben asked with a puzzled look on his face.

"I'll explain it all this afternoon" I answered, walking away.

Once we arrived home after the drive, I noticed that Whak, Jake, Matty and Cam were still at the house. I looked around, feeling like I was missing out on something.

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