“Wanna go see ‘Daredevil’ this weekend?” Danielle asked Ashley as they walked down the hallway after school.

“God no. I think your boyfriend will want to take you.” Ashley said.

“I suppose. Jennifer Garner and all.” Danielle replied.

“I think it might be something else.” Ashley said.

“Jigga what?” Danielle asked.

“You know it’s rumored your boyfriend enjoys Affleck movies.” Ashley said.

“Really, which ones?”

“ ‘Pearl Harbor.’ Heard he cried like a baby.”

“Hmm…that could work to my benefit. That means Bright will take me to chick flicks.”

“Poor Bright, sounds like you’re just using him.”

“Of course I’m just using him. You don’t think I actually like him do you?” Danielle joked.

Just as Danielle finished her sentence they heard someone take off down the hallway.

“What was that?” Ashley asked.

Danielle shrugged.

“You probably scared someone off.”

“Oh be quiet.” Ashley replied hitting her shoulder.

***

“Whoa Amy…what was that for?” Bright asked as she practically attacked him.

“I knew it!” Amy exclaimed.

“What?” Bright asked.

“Can someone clue me in here?” Colin asked.

“I knew that she was just using you.” Amy continued.

“I don’t know what you’re talking about.” Bright said.

“I was worried, but I held my tongue because I thought you knew what you were doing.” Amy said.

“Guys! What’s going on?” Colin asked.

“As I was walking down the hall I heard Danielle say…direct quote here… of course I’m just using him. You don’t think I actually like him do you?” Amy explained.

“She’s not using me.” Bright said.

“Then how can you explain what she said?” Amy asked.

“Amy, this makes absolutely no sense. How would Danielle benefit from going out with Bright?” Colin asked.

“Instant popularity.” Amy replied.

“Yeah, cause Danielle seems really into that.” Colin said sarcastically.

“What’s all the commotion?” Danielle asked approaching the group.

“Amy’s accusing you of using me.” Bright said.

“What? Where did you get that idea?” Danielle asked confused.

“I heard what you said in the hallway to Ashley about using Bright.” Amy said.

“What? You’re listening in on my private conversations? Not that it’s any of your business but I was joking!” Danielle said angrily.

“I know what I heard.” Amy said.

“What you heard was out of context. And you.” She said turning to Bright. “You believe her?”

Bright was silent for a moment.

“I guess the silence is my answer.” Danielle said. “You know, I thought you were different. I really felt like there was something between us. But now I realize I was very wrong.”

And with that she turned and walked out of the school.