^Beneath the Surface 1^

"Ok Ally your turn," Jada said. She ceased her laughter and thought. "Truth or dare. Do you like JC Chasez?"

Allison King blushed. "Dare."

The others laughed.

"Ok…you dare is to call Justin and tell him he's hot."

Her blue eyes bugged out of her head. "You're kidding me!"

"You're the one who said dare," Jada said.

Ally rolled her eyes and brushed her auburn hair out of her eyes. She was extremely shy and never dreamed of saying that kind of thing. To their face anyways. "Fine. Give me the phone."

"Claire you get the phone," Kate smiled.

Claire Reinhart giggled and retrieved the cordless phone. She handed Ally the phone and teased, "Your lover boy awaits."

"So does your death wish," Ally threatened.

Claire retreated.

Everyone stared as Ally punched in each number slowly. Finally, she put the phone up to her ear. After what seemed like an eternity, she said, "Um, is Justin there?" Pause. "Um, hi Justin, it's Ally. I just called to tell you…you're hot." Instantly she hung up, her face as red as a rose.

Everyone else cracked up. Out of all 5 of them, she was the shyest, Jada the boldest. Claire was an average person, but very humorous. Jessica was very talkative and likable, and Kate was everybody.

"Ok my turn," Ally grinned evilly.

Oh yeah. Ally was creative too.

Everyone ‘ooh’ed for Jessica.

She buried her face in her hands. "What did I do?"

Ally ignored her comment. "Truth or dare? Tell about the closest you've to sex."

Jessica's mouth dropped. "WHAT kind of question is THAT?"

Ally smiled. "You tell me."

Everyone else looked at each other, for they knew that Ally always asked personal questions that made you choose dare, therefore making your life hell either way.

Jessica sighed, for she knew this also. "Dare."

The other girls tightened the circle, wanting to hear Ally's masterpiece of a dare.

"To ask someone out and maintain a relationship for 3 months."

The other girls slumped their shoulders.

"That is WEAK!" Claire cried.

"BUT! There's more."

Their suspense rose again.

"You don't get to pick the person."

"You're not gonna set me up with a total loser are you?" Jessica moaned.

Ally shook her head. "I'm not that mean."

"YES YOU ARE!" the girls exclaimed.

"Ok, ok. Maybe I am. But trust me. This guy isn't bad."

"Who is it?"

"Lance."

Jessica gaped. "Lance? As in Bass?"

"The one and only."

"But…but…"

"Uh, uh, uh. You said dare and I gave you one." Ally crossed her arms.

"But what if he says no?" Jessica asked hopefully.

"He won't," Kate smiled. "Everybody knows that he's liked you since freshman year."

"Ha. That's why I chose him."

"He's like your total opposite Jessie," Claire said.

"I know. But once that 3rd month comes, I'll dump him."

"Ok. Just sign right…there," Jada said, pointing to a line.

"You're making me sign a CONTRACT?"

"Yup. Just to make sure you do it."

Jessica signed the paper hastily. "Excuse me." She got up and went to the bathroom.

Kate snickered. "She didn’t see it."

"He he he," Jada smiled. "She's gonna KILL me."

"It's her fault for not seeing the fine print."

              

"Must spend at least 1 hour with him everyday. Otherwise, contract is broken."

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