**Jimmy's POV**

The in-school detention is actually being held in the music room today so I'm at least not bothered by it. The music teacher, Ms. Barrell, actually likes me, so she let's me practice my drumming instead of making me sit at desk and stare at the chalk board.

"Hold on, Jimmy..the Principal is coming with more students. Please just wait until he leaves and I'll let you keep jamming" she says with a sweet smile.

Ms. Barrell steps out in the hallway to talk to the Principal as Morgan and Brian make their way inside and take the two seats next to me. Brian is on my immediate left and Morgan is to his left and avoiding my stare like her life depends on it.

"Fancy seeing you here, Jimbo" Brian teases and I just roll my eyes at him and continue to look over his shoulder at Morgan. She's squirming uncomfortably and I wonder if I made her feel this way because I couldn't keep my hands..and lips..to myself earlier.

I glance back at Brian, who is wearing a smug grin and suddenly I'm extremely curious to how they landed themselves in here with me. I'm about to open my mouth to ask when Ms. Barrell and the Principal reappear in the doorway and he glares at Brian and Morgan.

"Ms. Barrell, I suggest you put some distance between Mr. Haner and Miss Snow to prevent any more scandalous displays of affection." he says and I can see Morgan's cheeks flame up and Brian proudly smile from ear to ear.

I swore to myself I wasn't going to be jealous because Brian is my best friend and he deserves to have a chance at happiness for actually refusing to give into Michelle's seduction for the first time....then why am I sick to my stomach just imagining the two of them together?

The Principal exits the room and Ms. Barrell rolls her eyes at him....she told me she hates the man and would rather die than listen to his advise. "Sorry guys, feel free to just chill out and relax the rest of the day... I'll keep an eye out for Principal Cranky Pants." she says and we all chuckle.

I look back towards Brian and he reaches over and grabs ahold of Morgan's hand and gives it a gentle squeeze. "Hey babe, relax...you picked a good day to get detention because Ms. B is one of the coolest teachers at HBHS. Plus, we are the only three kids here so enjoy the easy day and maybe we can hang out alone later" Brian says and leans over and kisses her cheek.

I clear my throat because I'm not in the mood to watch Brian attempt to charm the pants off of Morgan right in front of my face, "So, are you two dating?" I ask and see Brian look towards Morgan to respond. She glares at me like I just put her on the spot..

..I don't fluster, because I know I did.

**Morgan's POV**

Why is Jimmy putting me on the spot like this?! He even looks smug while waiting for me to answer...I'm so pissed off I could scream.

"Ms. Barrell, can I please use the restroom?" I ask and hear Jimmy chuckle.

"Did you just go right before lunch? I could have sworn I saw you leaving the bathroom before." he says in a teasing tone that makes me want to choke him. I know what he's trying to do but I refuse to let him force me into admitting our kiss to Brian.

"Oh, I'm sorry Jimmy...you're right. I guess it must not have been too memorable of a trip though" I snip back and watch his cocky grin falter into a frown.

"Morgan, you can go sweetheart just hurry back" Ms. Barrell says and I rush out of detention without looking back. I'm sure Brian is thoroughly confused on what just happened but I think Jimmy should be the one to explain it not me.

..though I would love to stay hear his reason why.

**Brian's POV**

Jimmy and Morgan are acting really weird towards each other and I can't help but feel like I'm being left out of some kind of inside joke. When Jimmy asked her if we were dating I was patiently holding my breath that she'd say yes, but instead, she rushes off to the bathroom and I'm left feeling a little hurt and confused.

I turn towards Jimmy who is still wearing a slight frown and ask, "Dude, why do I feel like you guys have some inside joke that I don't know about?" but he just huffs and takes a seat back behind the drums and begins playing. I grab the sticks from his hand and he growls at me..that's so unlike Jimmy that it has me worried. "Jimbo, what's going on? I'm you're best friend...please talk to me." I beg.

"I kissed Morgan in the girl's bathroom earlier" he mumbles out and I don't know whether to feel betrayed or angry...he knows I like her, but on the other hand, I know he does too.

"Why?!" I ask while trying to contain my hurt and rage.

"I'm sorry Bri...I know you like her but so do I. No worries though...her recent admission that my kiss was less than memorable means that I'm obviously no threat to you." he replies sadly.

I sigh loudly and place my hand on his shoulder but he flinches away. "Jimmy.. I know you know she just said that because you put her on the spot...to be honest she looked disappointed when she saw me waiting for her next to the tree at lunch, so I can only assume you were supposed to meet her there instead of me" I say and he nods his head in agreement.

...so much for second chances.

**Morgan's POV**

I make my way back from the bathroom and see Brian and Jimmy mumbling to each other on the far side of the room. I slump down in the chair in front of the teacher and sigh.

"Having a little boy trouble?" she whispers and I can't help but think that is a gross understatement to my current situation. I nod my head and she stands up and glances behind me then takes a seat next to me. "Relax sweetie, we have all been there...you're young and shouldn't rush into a relationship too fast anyhow." she says kindly and I just sink my head in my hands in an attempt to disappear but of course it's to no avail. "I will tell you one thing....that boy is definitely crazy about you...I can see it plain as day" Ms. Barrell says and walks back towards her desk.

Ugh...which boy is she referring to?!?

Notes

Do you think Brian will get to take her on a date or will Jimmy break his promise and steal her
away?

If Jimmy backs off do I have any volunteers to be his next love interest?

Yes, I totally wrote myself in as the cool and understanding teacher... don't judge me lol!