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Once Upon I was falling in love.

Now Im only falling apart.

-Bonnie Tyler, Total Eclipse of The Heart


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Prologue

Welcome to Lockenton High, the real life example of a huge Soap Opera. It wasn't

always this way, though. It was just like any other regular High School until

Natalie and Star Genson moved to town.

Star Genson. A dream. And Angel sent from Heaven above. But don't let looks

deceive you. Her gorgeous blonde hair really is covering up her horns. Star's a she-

player, and she can out play any boy any day. Welcome to Lockenton, Star. Star

soon finds herself falling for someone she can't have, and she doesnt like this. So

she plans to get him, one way or another. Thats where one particular student from

Lockenton High comes in handy.

Natalie Genson. Does her best to stay out of the Limelight, and out of attention ingeneral. But with Star as a sister, thats not that easy. Everyone comes to Natalie to

hear all about the wonderful Star Genson. Natalie always is stuck getting soaked in

attention. And the sad thing is, its not even for her. Natalie has never once had a

friends who wanted to get to know Natalie Genson. All they want is to get closer to

Star. But all that changes when Natalie and Star move to Lockenton and start

attending Lockenton High. Now Natalie is getting attention for Natalie. And not

from just anyone, from a guy. But Natalies not sure if she is ready for this. Not to

mention she is now on sister duty 24/7. Natalie, welcome to Lockenton.

Ricky Adell. Drop-dead gorgeous. Also, probably about the biggest player you will

ever meet. Not only that, hes on top of the world. His life is going great. And then

Star and Natalie Genson move to town, and change just about everything. He soon

finds himself falling in love. But that girl has something else on her mind. Lets

just say Ricky has met his match, and is ready to battle.

Missie Lancaster. Everything always goes Missies way. And why wouldnt it?

Missie is absolutely perfect. Shes the icon of Lockenton High, and dating the mostperfect boy in the world. Everything for Missie is looking up, and then Star and

Natalie Genson enter her perfect fantasy world. Suddenly, everything in Missies

life starts spiraling out of control. And then something happens that ruins Missies

life. But Missie doesnt stay unhappy for too long. She makes sure of that. Shes

ready to win back whats hers, and put a few individuals in their places.


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Jasper Benchenso. Straight A student, image of Lockenton High, not a blemish on

his record. And thats not the record that goes to collage with him. Its the record

of how everyone view you. And he intends to keep it that way, even when Star and

Natalie Genson show up. Too bad someone is out to stop him.

Paige Clanager. Just the nobody best friend of the Mrs. Lockenton High. More like

the follower, really. But its not like Paige likes this. Its just her destiny. Its fate,

really. Its how everythings supposed to be, how everything fits together. But

when Star and Natalie Genson move to town, all this changes. Paige finds herself

lost in some type of drama production, and shes playing a completely different

character then she was meant to play. Now, Paige is stuck helping out someone she

would have never thought she would be helping out. And she is finding herself

falling harder and harder for someone she really shouldnt be falling for.

Danny Carter. A nobody. Seriously. Hes just another one of those High Scholars

that is going to school and trying to get in a good collage. No one even pays

attention topeople like Danny. Hes at the bottom of the food chain, no one wants

to hang out with him. Not that he cares, really. He likes things that way. Then Star

and Natalie Genson enter his life, and just about everything changes. Danny soon

finds himself falling head over heels in love, which of course leads to him sitting

with the cool crowd, and instant popularity shines upon Danny. Danny cant stand

this, but he will do anything for the one he loves. Too bad this girl keeps takingstep after step away from him. But he cant get himself to give up. Danny just

found himself on quite a rollercoaster ride.

Welcome to Lockenton High, where everything is not what it seems. And lets just

say that these teenagers dont exactly fall for the right people. Now, each one must

figure out where they went wrong, how to fix everything, how they ended up like

this, and most importantly, who they are really meant to be with. And lets just say

that its not going to be easy.


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Where it all began

Star, youve already gained two pounds, dont apply another. Natalie Genson

rolled her eyes at her twin sister.

Well, while Im getting asked out by the dudes that turn you down, dont ask me

why. Starlight Genson snapped.

Whatever, Star. Natalie sighed. She still couldnt understand how her and Star

were related. They were completely different! Star had long, curly, bleach blonde,

gorgeous hair down below her breasts. She had bright green eyes, a perfectly clear

complexion, all the curves every girl wants, and long, curly, dark black eyelashes.

She was completely flawless. Natalie had medium length light brown hair to her

shoulders. She had chocolate brown eyes, freckles, she could barely be calledcurvy, and short black eyelashes. She was completely un-flawless.

Star, do you want to be late for school? Natalie whined, looking down at her

light pink Volkswagen beetle beside Stars hot pink convertible mustang.

Fine! Star cried, sticking her tube of mascara into her black designer pocket

book. But were taking my car.

Whatever.

Star pulled into her new school, Lockenton High. She had pop music blaring, the

top down, and her hair was blowing in the wind at just the right angle. She grinned

when all heads and eyes turned to face her. Her grin widened when a few mouths

fell open.

Natalie, on the other hand, sank low in the passenger seat. She hated attention

almost as much as she hated the stupid pop music Star had playing. She about criedwhen she heard whistles, even if they were obviously directed toward Star. She

hated being the 'Perfect Girl's' sister.

Star caught a lot of eyes and attention, but she also caught one very particular boy's

attention. Ricky Adell, the player of the school. He wasnt necessarily at the top,


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but he was working on it. But that didnt matter. Star could out play him any day,

even if she was a girl. She was a she-player, the best.

Ricky looked around for Jasper - his best friend and usually his accompanist on his

missions for a new victim - but he was nowhere to be seen. Oh well. Ricky couldhandle it on his on, it just usually looked better when he had someone there to back

him up.

Star pulled into the first parking place she saw. Whispers surrounded her. She

pushed her sunglasses onto the top of her head, which shoved some of the yellow-

blonde hair out of her face. She watched happily as jealous looks flooded other

girls faces, and as looks of awes took over the boys.

Natalie hopped out of the car, and as fast and unnoticed as she could ran into the

school building. She would - for once - like to be able to sit quietly in the back of

the classroom unnoticed. She hated being surrounded by people, all asking her all

kinds of questions about the beloved Star.

Star took her time getting out of her car. She knew the longer she made them wait,

the more willing they would be. And when they saw her short-as-can-be black

mini-skirt and tight strapless bright red shirt, she would be counting the guys

drooling. She always did.

Ricky leaned against Stars car, right beside her door. That way, when Stargot out

of the car hed be the first thing shed see. Then she would stop, be persuaded by

his wonderful charm, and fall right into his trap. Then he would date her for a few

days - just long enough for him to kiss her and convince her that he really did love

her - and then he would dump. It worked perfectly every time. He crossed his arms

and legs, made sure his phenomenal jet black hair swerved half way across his left

bright blue eye in the perfect breathtaking angle, and waited for Star.

Star stepped out of her car, her heels making a single click as she laid each one

on the ground, and she got out of her car. But instead of stopping and gaping at

Ricky like every other normal girl, she just kept on walking, as if Ricky werent

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Ricky looked around frankly, everyone was watching. He would most definitely

not let this girl ruin his reputation in just one shot minute. He quickly ran to catch

up with her, walking alongside her.

Hey, he said, using a very seductive tone that happened to annoy Star very much.Im Ricky. And you are..?

Star, Star answered snobby-ish, her rick stuck-up California L.A. voice showing

tremendously. She stopped and looked at Ricky, excited to take on this opportunity

to completely embarrass someone. It was one of her top five favorite things to do.

Well, Ricky said, his blue eyes traveling up and down Stars body several times.

Youre definitely shining for me.

Star raised her eyebrows, unimpressed. Do you need anything else? she asked,making sure her voice showed annoyance. That was the ticket, after all.

Ricky had to struggle to keep his mouth falling open. Who was this girl? Who did

she think she was? Did she know who he was? "Um..." Ricky stammered, looking

for the right words. Star just stood there with her eyebrows rose, waiting. Ricky

could feel his cheeks burning, so he had to think fast. "It depends," he said, smiling

his adorable little half-smile that was supposed to make Star totally melt. "Do you

need anything else?"

"Yes," Star replied, ready to end this argument. "To walk away," with that, she

started walking away. But she didn't get very far Ricky grabbed her arm to stop her

from leaving. She whirled around to see that Ricky was standing no more than a

foot away from her. This would of made other girls hearts stop, but this just

irritated Star. "What do you want?" she snapped, her irritation obviously showing

in her voice. She had already come to one conclusion after only a few sentences

with Ricky, he was an obnoxious jerk that thought he was going to get to play Star.

Yeah, right. Try the other way around.

Ricky let his mouth fall open this time. He had the right to, after the way Star was

speaking to him. It was pretty obvious she had no idea who she was speaking to, or

what he was capable of. "Um," Ricky said, shaking his head is unbelieving shock.

"I'm sorry, but who do you think you are?"


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"Me?" Star asked, pointing a finger to herself as if she wasn't completely sure what

he had just asked her. "I'm Starlight Genson. I would ask you who you think you

are, but I already have a pretty good idea. Star grinned, Ricky gaped.

You little... Ricky scanned his brain for the right word to describe Star, but thatwas pretty complicated.

Star snorted, Really nice comeback. I would call you something, but my mommy

taught me not to say those words. Star grinned when Rickys mouth opened in a

full O, and his eyes widened. She then skipped off, heading to her first class. She

was the master, and she knew it. And now Ricky did too.

Jasper Benchenso rushed out of his house as fast as he could. He knew he wasgoing to be extremely late for school, and that his girlfriend, Missie, and best

friend, Ricky, were probably going to kill him. Especially Ricky. But he couldnt

help that he overslept, his alarm clock forgot to go off.

He grabbed his phone out of his pocket as he jumped into his car. He was in such a

rush he hadn't bothered to check and see how many messages, missed phone calls,

and voicemails he had. His guess; a-lot.

To his surprise, the normal amount of messages was nearly halved. And all of themwere from Missie, not from Ricky. He wasn't a genius or anything, but he knew

this couldn't be good.

Missie Lancaster didn't plan on going to class until Jasper showed up. She never

did, and if she broke her trend now, then the world might crash in. At least, that's

how Missie saw it.

Saying that Missie lived by all the rules would be like George Washington saying

that he didn't chop down his father's cherry tree. Missie did live by rules. But the

rules she made up, and those rules were absolutely nothing like they should be.


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She watched as Jasper pulled up in his new 2010 Toyota. It was about time. Missie

hated to be kept waiting. It was on her list of 101 things that annoyed her most. It

was number seven, right after Ricky Adell.

Jasper stepped out of his car and swallowed when he saw Missies face. She didntlook happy. And you didnt make Missie unhappy. It was just one of those things

that you did your best to avoid. Good thing, too. You couldnt even imagine what

Missie might do to you if you make her too unhappy.

Missie waited in her spot until Jasper walked up to where she was standing in front

of the Lockenton High Pandas statue. Why are you late? she asked him, tapping

her foot.

My alarm clock didnt go off, he said, giving her a quick peck on the lips to

soften her. Now, come on. Were late for class.

Natalie watched as kids flooded in the classroom. The finial bell had just rung.

Natalie had made sure to get to class around ten minutes early that way she could

get one of the single seats in the very back of the classroom. Unlucky for her, there

were no single seats, they were all paring tables. Natalie did manage to snag one in

the back of the classroom, but there was no guarantee she would be left alone. She

just had to pray.

Natalie groaned inwardly when someone sat next to her. There is only one reason

someone would want to sit next to Natalie, and thats Star. She quietly waited for

the questions to start flooding in in while she wondered how he had found out. She

had cleverly avoided being seen with Star, so the only other way he could know is

if Star physically told him. Natalie would have to fuss at Star for that later.

Hey, she heard a male voice say from beside of her. She silently thanked Star in

an incredibly sarcastic voice. Im Danny.

At least this one didnt beat around the bush, Natalie thought. Im Natalie,

Natalie said, looking up at the boy. She somehow found herself staring right to the

boys eyes. The boy had caramel brown hair that barely touched his ears and light


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brown eyes to match. He had a round face and full cheeks that went perfectly with

his small nose and adorable mouth. He was absolutely gorgeous.

Danny nodded, but didnt look away. Natalie was the most beautiful girl he had

ever seen in his life. She had shortish, chestnut hair that brushed her shoulders. Shehad light brown eyes that complimented every aspect about her. A smile formed on

her small, round face and Danny saw that she had the cutest dimples possible. She

had a small nose and small, pink lips. She was beautiful.

Natalie quickly turned away. She was starting to get a funny feeling in the bottom

of her chest, and she didnt like it. She didnt know what it was or what it meant,

but she didnt like it. She sat quietly in her desk and observed the teachers lesson

for the rest of class.

Some people would say that Paige would be lost without her best friend Missie.

But, the truth was, Paige liked it better when Missie wasnt around. Missie made

Paige feel more like dirt then a person. And thats how pretty much everyone

viewed her, too. As Missies little sidekick. Thats all Paige was.

Paige hated this. She would do just about anything to be viewed as more than

Missies little follower. She wanted to be Paige Clanager so badly it hurt.

Paige walked down the hallway alone. She had no clue where Missie was, and she

didn't plan on looking. She was expected to look, and this annoyed her very much.

This was her free period, and she didn't want to spend it please Missie, and doing

whatever Queen Missie wanted to do.

"Where's Missie?" Paige heard a voice ask from behind her. She turned around to

where she was facing Ricky, who got a lot of enjoyment out of her torture. He was

the only one who could see through Paige. For some reason, he knew she hated

Missie, and that she hated being Missie's assistant.

"I could care less," Paige snapped, turning her back to Ricky and heading away

from him.

"Someone has an attitude today," Ricky teased, catching up to her.


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"And youre in an extremely good mood for someone who got dissed this

morning."

Ricky didnt reply, and Paige instantly knew she had hit a soft spot. She smiled to

herself, satisfied.

Ricky thought about what Paige had just said. He had somehow managed to forget

about that, but of course Paige had to suppress that horrible memory. It was his

fault for messing with her, but still. Did she have to go that far?

It was about then that Ricky spotted Star standing not to far away talking to Dexter

M. She was twirling her lush, blonde hair and batting her long, black eyelashes.

She was very obviously flirting, and for some odd reason, this made Rickys heart

ache.

Ricky stopped walking. What was this feeling? Was he dying, or something? He

had never had a heart ache before, and he had never anticipated it. It was not

something players like Ricky Adell got. Especially not Ricky Adell himself, the

biggest player of all.

What is up with you? Paige asked stopping and looking backat Ricky with

raised eyebrows.

Nothing, Ricky said, shrugging the feeling off quickly. He shook his head andheaded for his next class.

Star had to admit, Ricky was extremely sexy. This just made him even more fun to

play with. Ricky was a player, Star could tell. Ricky was going to try to play Star,

Star could tell. But she knew that she could snap up his heart and rip it in two

before he even knew what was happening.

Star walked into the cafeteria, her heels still clicking at every step she took. She

stopped in the doorway, crossed her hands over her chest, slumped onto one hip,

and looked around for somewhere to sit. She knew anyone would willingly give up

their seat for her, but she had to find the right place to sit. She spotted that place in

the middle of the cafeteria. There was a table occupied by only Ricky. Star

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She walked over to the table, her heels clicking with every step. She slid in the seat

across from Ricky just as he was looking up from his phone. He had a lunch tray in

front of him, and the contents made Star want to barf. How Ricky was so muscular

and good-looking eating stuff like that Star would never know.

Rickys eyes grew big when his eyes landed on Star. What the hell was she doing

sitting with him? Did she just enjoy torturing him? Wait, of course she did, that

was kind of the point, right?

What do you want? Ricky asked, sighing. He knew there was no use in trying his

cool guy bit with Star. He had barely known her for a day, but he could already tell

messing with Stars head wasnt going to be too easy. Stars devious - but

extremely stunning - eyes shined in a way that told Ricky he was most definitely

right.

But what was he thinking? He was Ricky Adell, after all. This new Star chick

should have no effect on him, even if she was absolutely stunningly beautiful.

Star grinned, crossing her long, skinny legs. She knew she was driving Ricky

absolutely crazy, and this satisfied her. Not even the average player could handle

Star. "I don't know," Star answered seductively. "I figured since you were sitting

all alone, that I might as well come and give you some company."

Ricky was not about to swallow his pride. "Hmm," he answered, just as

seductively. "I see. Are sure that's the only reason?" Ricky made a pout face, and

Star couldn't help but smirk.

"Keep dreaming."

"You know what they say. If you keep believing something enough, it might come

true."

As much as Star didn't want to, she couldn't help but chuckle. And not because ofhow stupid Ricky sounded, but because he really was extremely cute and funny.

Star started thinking about how cute he was, and caught herself. He was good. But

he wasn't Star Good.

Ricky smiled to himself. He had Star on a little string, he could tell. "I saw that

chuckle," he said, smiling at her.


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Star had to think fast to repair her mistake. "I got to go," she said to Ricky, raising

her eyebrows and smiling. "I have to meet someone outside of the school for a

lunch date.

Ricky nodded and watched Star until he couldn't see her anymore.


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The Perfect Starlight Genson

Yeah, so, it happens. Every once in a while a player meets hisor hergame. But

in the end, its so obvious whos going to win. Starlight Genson, of course.

And Star intended to make that very clear to Ricky when she accidentally-on-

purpose ran into Ricky at the mall, where an inside scoop had told her that he

would be at that afternoon.

Star didnt need to curl her hair; she just did it for dramatic effect. Well, at least in

Natalies opinion anyway. In reality, Stars hair didnt really need to be curled. Her

hair fell into perfect golden locks all on its own, looking like they were fresh from

a salon each and every moment. But Star didnt really curl her hair for dramatic

effect, like imperfect Natalie though. She did it because it amused her the way itirritated Natalie.

It had took some begging and pouting for Star to convince her parents to let her

skip out on dinner so she could go meet Ricky, but in the end Mommy and

Daddys perfect little princess always got what she wanted. And it ended at that.

Natalie, on the other hand, was the imperfect mistake. Mommy and Daddy didnt

want Natalie, they only wanted Star. Star was the perfect and beautiful daughter

that they wanted to have, and Natalie was a mistake. Mommy and Daddy didntwant twins, they only wanted one daughter. And Star happened to perfectly fit all

of their daydreams and fantasies of the perfect on-purpose child.

But things didnt go as planned, and Arianna Genson got pregnant with twins

instead of her perfect only child. Because of this, perfect Arianna and her new

perfect husband, William, automatically assumed that there perfect fantasy world

would be shattered. Until Star opened her beautiful green eyes, that is. And from

then on, Natalie was an extra.Everyone considered Natalie as an extra. Except

Star, that is.

Alright, Star grinned happily at herself in her mirror. I think Im ready.

I just dont get why you even try, Natalie sighed. Youre perfect no matter what

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Star shrugged, I have to be on the safe side, Nat. I cant have Ricky slipping out

from my fingers.

Natalie sighed again. Star was completely and irrevocably unbelievable. She knew

better then to think Ricky would slip from her fingers, especially considering histype. But there was also something different about Ricky. As if, just like Star, he

wasnt a pacific type, he was his own type. But Natalie knew that wasnt even a

possibility to consider. Star was Star, and every perfect little aspect of her was

unique, something that could not be duplicated.

Sometimes Natalie wondered if Star would ever somehow fall in love. It was an

interesting thing to think. Once, Natalie had voice this out loud to Star, but Star

had just laughed and told her that that was completely absurd thing to think. But

Natalie still wondered. Every player had to find there match one way or another,even if you happened to be the one and only Starlight Genson herself.

Star, however, knew she could neverfall in love. They thought of her falling in

love was bitterly insane, and it was not even a thing Star was going to waste her

time considering, and she wished Natalie would do the same. Star would never fall

in love, and she would make sure of that. Falling in love would take every ounce of

fun out of her life, including driving every ounce of sanity out of Ricky Adell.

Well, my dear, Star said, turning to Natalie and smiling. I really must be going.Theres an empty spot beside of Ricky in the mall just screaming my name.

Take me with you! Natalie whined. They last thing she wanted to do was sit

through a boring meal with her new neighbors. Meet new people, smile and be

politeand best of allhere Mommy and Daddy brag about how perfect Starlight

Genson was.

Ok, Star said, shrugging. Ill be happy to take you with me, but please do

consider the fact that everyone will find out your my one and only twin sister.

Natalie quickly shook her head, Fine, you win.

Star smiled, did a little curtsy in her fine pink, mid-thigh, strapless dress, and

skipped off.


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Paige didnt want anything, and she didnt expect anyone to give her anything. If

anything, Paige would wish that she could stop living in the shadow of Missie

Lancaster and start living as Paige Clanager. But that was her deepest, darkest

secret; something she knew could and would never come true. Considering that,

she wanted absolutely nothing.

But Ricky Adell was convinced completely otherwise. He thought Paige wanted

something, and if she really didnt want it, he waspositive she needed it. It was the

one thing absolutely everyone needed. Love, of course! And that was why he

always forced Paige to come to the mall with him every single Thursday to see if

they could find her one and only.

Paige, however, said Ricky was just doing this to annoy her. He seemed to do his

very best to do this in every possible way on a daily bases. Well, she was halfright, anyway.

This particular Thursday was most definitely turning out to be a good one. Well,

for Ricky, anyway. There were cute guys everywhere, but of course, none of them

sparked Paiges interest. Nothing sparked Paiges interest, no matter what it was.

In fact, the more cute boys that walked by where Paige and Ricky were sitting in

the food court, the more annoyed Paige got. Which amused Ricky very much.

Can you just please take me home? Paige whined. Im bored, and I have a hugeHistory exam tomorrow, and I really need to ace it.

Ricky rolled his eyes, Paige, youve been studying for that thing for a week and a

half, theres no doubt in my mind that youre going to ace it. And Im sure our

parents would agree.

I swear, Paige said through gritted teeth. I will make sure that my mom regrets

marring your stupid dad and putting me through this agonizing torture someday.

Agonizing torture? Ricky smiled, putting his hand to his chest. Ouch, Paige,that really hurt.

Get over yourself, Ricky, Paige snapped.

It was right then that a very confident-looking and smiling Starlight Genson

prodded up to the table Ricky and Paige were sitting at.


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Hello, Ricky, Star smiled, praising herself for the shocked look on Rickys face.

It was that look that kept her going each and every day.

Star?! Ricky cried, not bothering to try to hide his surprise. Why bother? Star

would see through it anyway.

Star grinned, gave a preppy wave to him, and sat down in between him and Paige.

Star, Ricky said, trying his best to recover himself. It was Star, after all. He had

barely known her for a day and he could already tell how unbelievably

unpredictable she was. But that was ok. Ricky liked a challenge. Especially one as

hard as Star was obviously going to be. What on Earth are you doing here?

Oh, Star said casually, twisting one of her curls around her fingers. I was just

strolling around the mall when I saw you sitting her. And I figured what a nicesurprise it would be if I came and joined you.

Well, Paige smiled, propping her elbows up and setting her head in her hands.

Thisjust got interesting.

Star looked at Paige and smiled. She could already tell that there was obviously

nothing between this girl and Ricky, so the girl didnt bother her. Besides, she

wasnt near pretty enough to bother her. Hello, Star extended a hand, her smile

not fading one ounce. Im Starlight Genson. Its a pleasure to meet you.

Paige grinned smugly, taking Stars hand and shaking it. Paige Clanager, Rickys

stepsister. And trust me, the pleasure is all mine.

Star nodded and turned back to Ricky. So, Ricky dear, how are you?

Ricky raised his eyebrows and sat back in his seat, Youre wasting your time

trying to ruin my life, you know?

Oh, thats nonsense! Star cried, still not letting her award-winning smile fade.Im not trying to ruin your life! Im just trying to make it a living Hell. How am I

doing so far?

Pretty good, from what I can see, Paige nodded at Star, fighting back the

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Wonderful, Star purred.

Natalie! Arianna called from downstairs. Go ahead and come on down. The

Benchensos should be here at any moment.

Coming, Mom, Natalie sighed, looking at herself in Stars mirror. Star irritated

Natalie, but sometimes, Natalie would give just about anything to be as gorgeous

and undyingly perfect as Star. But Natalie was far from that, and she knew that.

She didnt have perfectly shaped long golden curls. No, she had short, stick

straight, crap-brown colored hair. She didnt have beautiful, bright, almost neon

green colored eyes. No, she had the common, boring, dark brown eyes. She didnt

have Stars perfect, curvy figure. Nope. She was a boring, unflattering stick. Oh,

what a beauty Natalie was.

Natalie bitterly walked downstairs and into the kitchen where Arianna and William

were setting the table. She sighed, bracing herself for an evening full of small-talk

about the perfect Starlight Genson.

Oh, how I do wish Starlight could have been here, Arianna sighed, addressing

Star by her full first name. Arianna and William always called Star by her full first

name, and Star never bothered to tell them how much it irritated her. And if Natalie

was to tell them she would be grounded for a mouth.

Ah, as do I, William nodded. William talked like Star did sometimes, as if they

were from the 20th

century or something. It really would be a delight to have her

here. Our neighbors would be absolutely blown away by her beauty and

perfection.

And what am I, chopped liver? Natalie wanted to snarl. But there was absolutely

no point in it. She already knew the answer just as well as Arianna and William.

As soon as Natalie was going to open her mouth to say somethingeven know she

had no idea what she was going to saythe doorbell rang.

Wonderful! Arianna brightened. There here!

Arianna and William rushed to the door, Natalie having no choice to follow in step

behind them. Arianna whisked the door open to reveal a happy looking couple and

a boy about Natalies age standing in the doorway.


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Welcome! Arianna gushed cheerfully, her green eyes that were almost identical

as Stars except not near as stunning and deviousshining bright.

The women standing in the doorway smiled, Hello there. Im Anna Lease and this

is my husband Peter and our son, Jasper.

Well, hello, there! Ariannas grin stretched from ear-to-ear. Im Arianna, this is

my Husband, William, and this is Natalie. Our daughter, Starlight, couldnt make it

tonight.

Im your daughter, too! Natalie reminded them, but no one seemed to hear her.

This was going to be a long evening.

And when Starlight was only six years old, Arianna was saying. She looked up

at me and told me she knew she was distant for great things!

Awwww! Anna Lease and Peter cried in unison.

Jasper rolled his eyes. All he had heard about for the last hour and a half was the

perfect Starlight Gensonor Star, as Natalie seemed to call her. He didnt know

who this Star character was, or what she looked like, but he knew there was no

way in Hell that she was this freaking perfect. He was so ready to go home and talk

to Missie it wasnt even funny.

Natalie could tell Jasper was just as irritated about hearing all about Ms. Starlight

Genson as she was. Every time one of the parents would mention something else

about how perfect Star was, or how perfect Star must be, Japer would roll his eyes

and sigh. Granted, Jasper hadnt met the all perfect Star yet. He didnt knowjust

how perfect Star really was.

So where is your Starlight now? Anna Lease gushed.

Oh, Arianna smiled. She met some new friends at school today and she went to

the mall to visit them.

More like tease them, Natalie snorted under her breath. But, of course, no one

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Its a living Hell

Missie was ticked, to say the least. Jasper hadnt texted or called her at all the

previous night, and there was absolutely no reason for that to happen. She had

made it very clear to Jasper several times that she was his number one priority, no

matter what happened. And thats the way things should always go.

So when Jasper pulled up to pick her up for school the next day, she was standing

on her porch waiting; arms crossed, lips puckered. And not in the way Jasper

would have hoped.

Missie sat down in the passenger seat beside of Jasper without a word, and

slammed the door shut as hard as she could.

Hey, Jasper said casually, even know anger was steaming off of Missie. You

look beautiful today.

Where were you last night? Missie demanded; to disgusted to even look at

Jasper. She was not pleased. And everyone knew that you kept Missie pleased at

all times or it was hell on wheels.

I was at some stupid dinner with my new neighbors, Jasper said, rolling his eyes.

My mother took my cell phone away and said I could have it back when the

evening was over.

Jasper wished more than anything he could get the previous evening out of his

head. That was two and a half hours of his life he would never get back. He already

knew more about Starlight Genson then probably most of her family did, and he

hadnt even met her.

Missie sighed through her teeth. Of course it was Anna Leases fault. Everything

was Anna Leases fault, at least in Missies opinion, anyway. Anna Lease didnt

like her, which wasnt really that big of a deal. It had happened before. But it was

the fact that Anna Lease did everything she could so that Missie wouldntget what

she wanted, inside of reverse. Needless to say, Anna Lease was on Missies list.

Along with Ricky Adell and Tinker Bellwho was supposedly more perfect than

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Whatever, Missie growled through her teeth as Jasper pulled up into the school

parking lot, into their regular spot.

It was about this time that Star was getting out of her car, heels clicking on the

sidewalk. Star smiled 1,000 watts, making the boys swoon. The whole world wasin her hands, bending at her each and every will.

Natalie zipped out of the car as fast as she could; making sure no one saw her once

again. Star wanted so badly to follow her, but she knew Natalie would think she

was doing it just to ruin her life. But that really wasnt true.

The whistles and comments echoed in Stars ear, making every step she took mean

something. Star lived for one reason and one reason only, and that was to be

perfect. Something that came naturally for her.

Danny, however, was not drooling over Star, like every other boy in the parking

lot. No, he was watching Natalie bolt from Stars car as quickly as she could and

into the school building. Danny, being the only single one to even notice Natalies

presence, quickly ran to catch up with her.

Hey! he called once he was in the unusually empty halls of Lockenton high.

Wait up!

Oh no! Natalie thought, quickening her pace. Someone had seen her. Someone hadwatched her get out of Stars car. Her cover was blown; soon the whole school

would know she was Starlight Gensons sister. What would she do now?

Natalie, Natalie felt a hand touch her elbow, and she whipped around to see the

boy who had sat next to her in class the day before.

Oh, she sighed, never feeling so relived in her life. Its just you.

The boy smiled a little, flipping his hair out of his face. Just me, I guess.

Natalie sighed, realizing how she must have sounded. No, its not that, she said

quickly, trying to find a way to explain without having to mention Star. Its

just

The boy shook his headwhat was his name again?And smiled. Dont worry

about it, he said, shrugging. I get it.


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If only, Natalie couldnt help thinking. But he didnt get it. No one got it. No one at

all.

Thanks, Natalie smiled. Then she remembered; this boy wanted something.

What did you need again?

Natalie started walking again, and Danny fell in step beside of her. I just came to

say hey. I figured since youre new here, you might need a friend. Danny bit his

bottom lip, hoping for the best. The last thing he needed was for the one girl that

had actually caught his attention, to reject him.

Natalie stopped walking and turned to the boy. She got it now. She totally got it.

He wanted her to help him with All-Things-Star. Look, she said. I'm sorry, but I

cant help you. I dont really want people knowing Im Stars twin in the first

place, and helping you is just going to be one step closer to the whole freaking

school finding out. Besides, Im tired of helping people out, anyway. So if you

want to learn all about the amazing Starlight Genson, please just go ask her

yourself and leave me alone. Thanks. With that, Natalie turned to leave.

Star? Danny thought. Who the Hell is Star? Natalie, wait! he called. But she was

already gone.

Missie plopped down at her usual table in the caf, yelling at Jasper to hurry up withher food already. She didnt like to be kept waiting, after all. Paige Clanager, her

loyal and trusting assistant, sat across from her, using her fork to toy with her

salad. Ew. Hadnt anyone told her not to play with her food? And Ricky was

somewhere else, doing who cares.

Hey, Paige sighed, wishing more than anything that she could just sit by herself

for once. She had managed to escape Ricky, who was busy flirting with Star and

looking pathetic, but Missie was the one person she could never escape. She was

supposed to be Missies shadow, after all. It was the trend. You didnt break thetrend.

Wheres Ricky? Jasper asked, sitting next to Missie. Another thing Missie

despised; when Jasper made it evident he actually likedRicky. How anyone could

like Ricky Adell was beyond Missie.


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Somewhere off flirting with Star Genson, and probably getting dissed in the

process, Paige answered, taking a bite of her salad and wishing Missie would go

away. But its not like she could say or show her wishes, so she said nothing more.

Star Genson, Jasper repeated. StarGenson. Starlight Genson. So the famousStarlight Genson was worthy of Rickys standers. Granted, Ricky would flirt and

play any girl who looked half way decent just for the pleasure. Wait, did Paige say

he was getting dissed in the process?!

Getting dissed? Jasper asked, raising his eyebrows.

Getting dissed, Paige clarified, smiling. Id explain, but here they come now.

Jasper and Missie averted their eyes to the cafeteria door, along with the rest of the

senior population. Everyone wanted to see the perfect Starlight Genson.

Jaspers jaw dropped, and the whole world including his heartstopped

completely. Starlight Genson was more beautiful and more perfect than anyone

could even try to possibly describe. Her long,perfectgolden locks brushed her

ribs, swishing as she walked. Her eyes glowed like nothing Jasper had ever seen,

showing off an absolutely phenomenal neon green. Then there was her smile. It

practically lit up Jaspers world. The thrill, the enjoyment, the flirtyness and the

playfulness it contained. It was unbelievable.

Jasper admired the way she was walking in front and the way Ricky was following

her like the lost little puppy dog that usually followed him. It was different. It was

breaking the trend, and Jasper liked it.

Wow, hesaid under his breath. Luckily, Missie didnt hear him.

I dont like her, Missie said, turning back to her food. I mean, why is everyone

obsessing over her? Im way prettier and better than her. Right, Jas?

Japer blinked a few times and turned away from Star, looking at Missie. Yeah,

he said, trying his best to rebound over the shock Star had caused. Of course you

are, Miss.

Paige just looked at her food and rolled her eyes. Missie was so argent, even when

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Paige just couldnt get the way Jasper had looked at Star out of her head. She had

seen that look in movies plenty of times. It was the look of love at first sight. But

maybe it was just all in Paiges head. But it didnt matter, because either way,

Ricky could tell something was up.

Alright, Ricky said as Paige sat in the passenger seat of his car. Paige didnt get

her own car until she turned 18, and she still had six months to go. Whats wrong

with you this time?

Paige looked at Ricky and said nothing, but he kept on staring at her with raised

eyebrows. Hows youre living Hell? she asked him, quick to change the subject.

Hell, he replied, shaking his head. Paige smiled as Ricky pulled out of the

parking lot. Why, though, Paige? I just dont get it.

You like her. Paige answered simply.

Ricky stopped at a stoplight and looked at Paige like she was generally insane.

What? he asked, sounding generally surprised. Paige sighed and rolled her eyes.

Idiot, she murmured, leaving it at that.

The last thing Ricky wanted was for Star to show up on his doorstep. But, of

course, she did anyway.

Hello, Ricky, she said cheerfully when he opened the door.

How the heck did you know where I lived? Ricky asked, sighing. It didnt matter

how many times he saw Star, it still struck him how undeniably beautiful she was.

Simple, Star answered, as if it was the most obvious thing in the world.

Google.

Oh, Ricky raised his eyebrows. So, youre stalking me now?

Sometimes thats what it takes to make your life the Hell it is now.

Ricky sighed. Whatever, Star. He was getting tired of losing. There was just no

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Dont tell Missie that, Paige sighed, rolling her eyes.

Star raised her eyebrows, You act as if I should be scared.

You should be.

Im not scared of anything.


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Its just a matter of time

Star knew it was just a matter of time before Ricky broke down and gave into Star.

He would soon realize she called the shots; she had him hanging by a little string.

And Star was counting the days until it happened, because that day would

officially be the best day of her life.

The weekend. Stars favorite time of the week. Its where she could go shopping,

spend time with her friends, and get in some extra torturing. And she intended to

do just that.

Unfortunately for her, her car wouldnt start. And this did not make her very

happy.

Daddy! she screamed at the top of her lungs, trying to start her car once again.

But it just wouldnt start. And to make matters worse, Natalie had her car.

A few seconds later, William Genson came running out of his house at full speed.

What is it, sweetheart? he asked, out of breath.

My stupid freakin car wont start! she whined, getting out of her hot pink

mustang. Make it start, daddy!

William sighed and sat in the drivers seat of Stars car. Star tossed him the keysand he tried to start the car like Star had did several times, but again, it just

wouldnt start.

Starlight, sweetie, William said gently, getting out of Stars car. I dont think

its going to start. I think you might need a new battery.

What?! Star screamed even louder this time. It has to start! The battery cant be

dead! I have places to be, people to torture! Star didnt mean for that last part to

slip out, but once it was said it was said, and there was absolutely nothing shecould do about it.

People to torture? William asked, tilting his head at Star. Surely the perfect

Starlight Genson wouldnt want to torture people.


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People to torture? Star asked curiously, quick to rebound. What are you talking

about, daddy?

You said people to torture, Starie.

No I didnt! Star cried, sounding shocked. Why would I say people to torture?

That would mean actually wanting to torture someone, and we both know that

would be just plain mean! And you dont think Im mean, do you, daddy?

I dont know, William replied slowly, debating on whether or not he had really

heard what he had thought he had heard. I guess you wouldnt.

Anyway, Star said, changing the subject. What am I going to do about getting

to the mall?

I dont know, Starlight, William sighed. Dont you have any friends that can

perhaps take you?

A huge smile painted itself on Stars face, and an idea accrued to her. Actually,

she said, rocking back and forth on her feet. I think I just might.

Ricky just wouldnt give up. Star thought his persistence was actually kind of cute,

but it was a little annoying also. Truthfully, he was pretty good. But Star was still

better. Star was always better. And she planned of bringing Ricky down whether or

not he wanted to do it the easy way; or the hard way.

So what youre saying is, Ricky said, stopping at a stop light. Is that youre car

broke down, and my name just casually popped into your head?

Casually, Star singsonged, her eyes blinking behind her big-lensed sunglasses.

Ricky just couldnt get over how unbelievable unbreakable Star was. No matter

how much he pushed, how much he flirted and how sexy he acted and looked, Star

just wouldnt snap. He was starting to wonder if Star would ever break.

But he knew he needed to think positive. He knew the only reason Star was being

so hard is because she was a player just like him, and not because he had met his

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Of course, Star smiled as Ricky drove through the newly changed green light.

You do realize you must now sit around all day while I try on dresses and tell me

how beautiful and absolutely perfect I look.

Do I get to come into the dressing room with you? Ricky grinned.

Keep dreaming.

Ricky followed Star to some huge designer clothing store with the word

Prestigious in big cursive letters above it. When he walked in, he saw millions and

millions of dresses in all different styles and colors. He knew Star could make any

one of them look phenomenal. And he meant that in a totally casual way.

Hmm, Star said thoughtfully, glancing around. This is going to take a while.

Ricky knew she said this pacifically to bother him, but it really didnt really bother

him at all. In fact, he was sort of excited to see Star try on lots of different dresses.

But only because she was super hot. Not because he was in love with her or

anything.

Star waltzed around the store, Ricky on her heels, and picking up dresses from

every rack and making Ricky hold them. She counted the dressesafter about half

an hour Ricky was holding 73 dresses with no complaints. Star had him hanging by

a thread.

Ricky followed Star to the dressing rooms at the back of the store and sat down

where Star ordered and continued trying to figure out what was going through his

head. As soon as Star started going around the store his mind had went completely

blank, and he hadnt known what to think sense. Until he heard his name.

Ricky? someone said from behind him. He turned his head around to where Star

was looking and to where he had heard the voice from to see Missie practically

hanging on top of Jasper.

Jasper, Ricky said, jumping up and dropping all the dresses he had still been

holding on the seat next to him. What are you doing here?


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Alright, Missie, Jasper sighed, pulling into Missies driveway and trying to

shake Star out of his head. Im super extremely sorry, I made a horrible mistake,

and I promise it wont happen again. If you could ever find it in your heart to

forgive me I would be especially grateful.

Missie thought for a minute. She loved Jasper, but she had had to forgive him

multiple times before. But again, she did love Jasper, and she somehow found it

inside of her bottomless pit of a heart to forgive him. Alright, she sighed, leaning

over to kiss him. Youre forgiving.

Star wanted a pool. There was plenty room in the back yard, and the people next

door already had a pool, and when someone else had something Star didnt have

and wanted she got upset.

Daddy, she said, coming in after Ricky had dropped her off. She had spent the

entire way home flip flopping her thoughts between Missie and the pool. She was

going to show Missie where she belonged. She was going to get a pool.

Yes, Starie? William asked, walking into the kitchen where Star had just entered.

I want a pool. She said simply.

A pool? he questioned, sounding confused.

A pool. In the backyard. Call the construction people or whatever and have them

start working on it. With that, Star skipped upstairs and to her room where Natalie

was laying on her bed watching Full House.

Hey, Natalie said glumly, stuffing a hand full of popcorn in her mouth.

Whats up with you? Star asked, plopping down on her own bed. I figured you

would be happy. After all, no one has any clue youre my sister yet. Isnt that what

you wanted?

Its not that, Natalie said, turning on her side to face Star. Its this kid, Danny. I

cant get him out of my mind. He has no idea youre my twin, yet he still wants to

talk to me and try to be my friend. Its so weird and I just dont understand it.


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Star grinned, Natalie, sweetie, I think someone has a crush on you. And based on

the fact you cant stop thinking about him, I think you might feel the same way.

I dont, Natalie snapped, which just reassured Star even more that she totally had

a crush on this Danny dude.

Oh, Star said, grinning and raising her eyebrows. Ok.Whatever you say, Nat.

After a while Jasper got sick of constantly thinking about Star and decided to go

over and pay her a visit, despite what Missie would have thought. And to his great

delight, Star answered the door, looking better than ever.

Oh my God, Star rolled her eyes, slumping onto one hip. Listen, ok, Im really

sorry for what I said to your girlfriend and all that crap. But she deserved it, and

Im honestly surprised someone hasnt told her off before.

Jasper opened his mouth to tell Star that wasnt it, but before he could Natalie

appeared beside of Star. Jasper? she asked, sounding surprised.

Oh, Star snorted, looking from Natalie to Jasper. You two know each other?

Yeah, Natalie said slowly. Hes our neighbor.

Well, thats just absolutely wonderful, Star replied.

Listen, Jasper said, taking a deep breath and willing himself not to absolutely

melt in Stars hands. I just came over to say that I admire what you did today.

Missie a huge pain sometimes and she did sort of deserve what you said to her. Just

no one has ever had the guts to actually do it. And Im glad someone finally

actually did it.

Star gaped. She could barely believe her ears. She wasnt sure she had heard right,

but by the look on Jaspers face, she was pretty sure she had.

Jaspers mind spun, just Stars very presence was killing him. She was absolutely

wonderful. Every aspect about her was absolutely wonderful. She was gorgeous,

genius, wonderful, and absolutely perfect.

It was right about then that it hit Jasper: He was falling in love with Star. And it

was just a matter of time before he was in too deep to stop himself.


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A Star Falls

Star just continued to gape at Jasper, not really sure what to think. She didnt have

a reply, therefore she said nothing. Luckily, Natalie found words to speak.

Would you like to come in, Jasper? she asked, stepping to the side. Star stepped

beside of Natalie as Jasper walked into her house. Can we get you something to

drink or eat? Natalie asked.

Im fine, Jasper replied, locking his eyes with Stars, a lock of salt-and-pepper

colored hair falling in front of his eyes. Star blinked and looked away.

Starie, Arianna called, coming down the stairs. Whos at the door?

Its just Jasper Benchenso, Natalie replied. Stars mind was still absolutely

completely blank. She wasnt sure what shocked her more; what Jasper had said

about Missie, or how incredibly cute he was.

Oh, Arianna stopped on the next to last stair. Jasper. How are youre parents

doing, honey?

There fine, he replied, glancing at Star again. Actually, I probably should be

heading home. I didnt tell them I was leaving.

Well why dont you stay for dinner? Arianna said, coming completely down the

stairs. Ill call them and let them know your here. Im sure Starlight and Natalie

would love the company. Right, girls?

Yeah, Star said, finding words. Id like that.

Arianna and William were acting extremely weird. First, Arianna included Natalie

in the conversation with Jasper at the front door. Then, all through dinner, both

Arianna and William recognized Natalie, talked to her, and even talked about her

some. Creepiest of all, instead of making Natalie do the dishes like they always

did, they let her go upstairs after dinner with Star and Jasper.

But Arianna and William werent the only two acting weird. Star had barely

spoken a word all night. The few times she did speak she was speaking to Natalie,

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Star silently led the way up to her and Natalies shared room. Jasper followed

closely behind, not taking his eyes off of Star. And Natalie stayed in the back,

analyzing every single detail of there every encounter.

Star led Jasper into her room and turned around, only to find herself standing lessthan two inches from Jaspers face. She stood there for a few seconds, just long

enough to let her heart do a few flips inside of her chest, before taking a deep

breath and taking a huge step backward. She didnt exactly know how to respond

then, so she just sat down on her bed without a word. She had barely spoken all

night, and she could tell by the way Natalie had been looking at her that she knew

something was up.

Uh, Jasper said, feeling awkward and extremely hot. You know, I should really

be heading home. Missies probably waiting by her phone for me to call, and if Idont call her soon she wont be very happy. And trust me; you dont want to make

Missie unhappy.

Star snorted, suddenly finding words in her hollow mind. Well shes not going to

be very happy when Im done with her. And whats the worst she can do? Pout and

stick her bottom lip out?

Jasper smiled an absolutely adorable little half-smile. Probably, he said, taking a

few steps towards Star, but not quite sitting beside of her yet. But shell also gothrough a whole lot of trouble to make your life absolutely miserable. Just ask

Ricky.

Ricky? Star asked, suddenly perking up. This assured Natalie she was most

definitely ok. I completely forgot you and Ricky were friends.

Best friends, Jasper corrected. This made Star even happier.

Really? Star sounded intrigued, which gave Jasper butterflys inside. Can you

tell me anything interesting about him? Like, perhaps, his weaknesses?

Thats when it hit Jasper. Star could care less about him. All she wanted was tips

on how to beat Ricky. And Jasper had fell right into her stupid little trap, falling in

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nave, and so dirty. He had totally betrayed Missie, and didnt think twice about it.

And look where it had gotten him. He deserved it. He knew he did.

You know, Jasper said quickly, straightening up, guarding himself. I actually

really have to go. Missie, my girlfriend, is still probably waiting for my call. And Iwant to call her. Because she is my girlfriend, and she has been since the 7th

grade,

and nothing is going to change that. Jasper knew he was rambling, and speaking

out loud what he was thinking, so he quickly wrapped it up, Good bye Star.

Natalie. And with that, he left.

Natalie and Star looked at each other, both confused. What do you think that was

all about? Star asked Natalie, pulling out her hot pink laptop.

I dont know, Natalie lied, staring at Star curiously.

Although Jasper was absolutely positive Star wanted nothing more than facts about

Ricky, he still couldnt get her out of his mind. He didnt even call Missie or

answer any of her callsbecause he knew he would slip up about Star.

And the worst part of thinking about Star was how unbearably perfect she was. No

matter what way Jasper tried to look at it, Star was still perfectly perfect. And the

more and more he thought about Star, the harder and harder he fell in love with

her.

But then we reminded himself he barely knew Star. In fact, besides the whole

perfect thing and the fact she was a better player than even Ricky, he knew pretty

much absolutely nothing about her. But that still didnt seem to heal his throbbing

heart.

So then he changed his thoughts to something else; Missie. He and Missie had

been together since the 7th

grade, and Missie had done made it very clear to him

that she expected a purposely at graduation in front of everyone. He didnt really

reply to her at the time, not that she really gave him a chance to. But he had really

secretly planned to peruse her wishes. But then he remembered how much Missie

frustrated and hurt him all the time; always bossing him around, demanding things

from him, and controlling his every thought and movement. Sometimes he felt like

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So he thought about Ricky. He had been nothing but loyal to Ricky since

kindergarten; and Ricky had done the same for him. He had stood by Ricky while

he flirted with every girl on earthnot that Ricky really needed him, he just did it

because Ricky askedand Ricky always got first dibs girls. Even with Missie.

That was one of the reasons she hated him so much. And Jasper had a feeling thatRicky would be even more upset if Jasper tried to steal Star than any other girl.

So, therefore, he kept his thoughts on Ricky. Ricky was the only one who made

him not rush over and ask Star out. But its not like he could, anyway. He had a

girlfriend. And besides, Star could totally care less about him.

All that taken into consideration, he still couldnt get Star off his mind.

Missie walked back and forth in her room, her phone in hand, extremely ticked off.Why the hell wasnt Jasper freaking answering her calls? And why wasnt he

calling her instead of the other way around? The boy should always call the girl.

And Jasper was most definitely not following that rule.

Missie was ticked, yes, but she was also extremely worried. She knew Jasper, and

this was not like him. He always called her, and if he forgot, he usually answered

her first call within half a ring, begging her to forgive him. And of course she

always did. She had never told anyone out loud, but she would forgive Jasper no

matter what he did. She was crazy about him, completely head-over-heels in love.

Missie called Jasper again, but he still wouldnt pick up. She didnt want to go to

his house, because she really didnt feel like dealing with Anna Lease at the

moment. She wasnt scared of her, but she was most definitely not in the mood to

play nicey-nice.

She continued walking up and down her room, not knowing what to do. She could

try calling Jasper again, but considering she had already called him 52 times, she

was beginning to think she was getting a little obsessive.

Monday morning, Natalie woke up extra early and took her car to school before

Star had even woke up. Which left Star stranded without a ride to school. Which,

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Star was debating on whether or not she should call Ricky to come and pick her up

when her doorbell rang unexpectedly. Who the heck would be ringing her doorbell

at 6:30 in the morning?

Star walked down the stairs, already dressed and looking perfect, and opened thedoor to see Jasper standing in the doorframe. Star let her heart do a few

summersaults before she took a deep breath and spoke, Jasper. What are you

doing here?

Uh, Jasper said, noticing how Stars eyes had brightened when she saw him.

Ricky said your car broke down this weekend, and I saw Natalie had already left

in her car. So I figured you might need a ride. Am I too late? Did you already call

Ricky to come get you?

No, Star said quickly. I do need a ride. Thank you so much.

Jasper smiled and led Star to his car, and into his heart.

Star knew it as she followed Jasper to his car, memorizing his every step. She

wasnt one to deny the truth; it just wasnt worth all the effort. And as much as she

hated it, as much as it went against everything she believed in, she knew as well as

the next person she was falling madly in love with Jasper Benchenso.

And she absolutely hated it. It absolutely killed her. It was absolutely terrible.Starlight Genson was no longer Starlight Genson. She was slowly falling deeper

and deeper into love with Jasper, in the meantime falling from where she stood on

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A Midsummer Nights Dream

Jasper walked over to Stars side of the car and opened the door for her, paying

attention to the jealous looks he was getting as she got out.

Thanks, she smiled,her smile lighting up Jaspers world. But that didnt last

long, because the next voice he heard was none other than Missie Lancasters.

Jasper, she snapped from behind him, causing Jasper to jump and spin around to

face her. Missie glanced at Star, her teeth gritted, and back at Jasper. Explanation,

please?

Miss, she needed a ride. Her car broke down and her sister had already left and

she didnt have any other way to school, Jasper tried, but Missies eyes were stillred with anger.

Why didnt she call her stupid boyfriend? Missie snapped.

Star snorted, Ricky is notmy boyfriend.

Missie glanced at Star, then back at Jasper. This betternot happen again, am I

understood? Jasper didnt even get a chance to reply before Missie continued.

And where the hell were you last night? Why didnt you call me or answer any of

my calls?

Jasper sighed. He really did not feel like dealing with Missie at the moment. I just

had a lot on my mind, ok?

A lot on your mind? Missies voice was rising, causingpeople to stare. A lot on

your mind? You had me worried like sick, and the reason was because you had a

lot on your mind? What are you thinking Jasper? I am Missie Lancasterand your

girlfriend, for that matterand you will obey me, whether you like it or not!

Missie was screaming, which frightened Jasper. He took a step back and nodded

quickly.

Star, however, had a different take on Missie. Oh, I dont think so, Star said,

stepping in front of Jasper. Missie Lancaster? Thats who you think you are, huh?

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one here. And one of the things about being important is you have to know how to

treat people, and you most definitely do not have that mastered. But, hey, look on

the bright side. Your super good at making everyone hate you. Even your

boyfriend and supposed best friend like me better than you.

Missies mouth fell open, and she took a step toward Star. Who do you think you

are?

Me? Star pointed to herself. Im Starlight Genson. The real question is who do

you think you are?

It was the start of the new semester, which meant it was time for all new classes.

Natalies first class was English 12, which is where she immediately headed when

she walked into the school building. She loved English, and was super excited tohave it to start out the day. But when she got there, she sort of wished she didnt

have the class after all.

Among the faces she didnt recognize, she did recognize a few. First, she saw

Ricky. He was sitting on the desk Star was seated at trying to flirt with her. Beside

of Star sat Jasper, who looked annoyingly at Ricky. A few tables over Danny sat,

looking at her excitedly. Beside of him sat an unfamiliar very angry looking red

head, which was shooting daggers at Stars table. Natalie quickly darted to the

back, sitting beside an unfamiliar brunette.

Hey, the brunette sighed. Im Paige.

Natalie, Natalie answered quietly just as the teacher, Mrs. Maccabee, started to

speak.

Alright, class, she said, causing the class to hush and Ricky to sit in a nearby

seat. Im Mrs. Maccabee, and I will be your teacher for the rest of the year. First

off I want to go ahead and introduce you two our semester-long project. Has

anyone ever heard ofA Midsummer Nights Dream?

Star watched Missies hand shoot up. Of course Miss America would know. But

Star knew also, and she raised her hand too, smiling to herself when Mrs.

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Its a Shakespeare play, Star smiled, looking at Missie. Its basically about

everyone falling in love with the wrong person and finding the right person in the

end.

Very good, Mrs. Maccabee smiled. Thats exactly right.

Missie and Star stared at each other, Missie doing her very best to fight back the

tears that were threating to break loose from her eyelids. Jasper had really dumped

her for this? Star was nothing compared to her. But apparently Jasper didnt think

so.

It was funny to Missie, though. How fast Jasper had changed him mind. Star came

along, and a week later Missie was history. There was no such thing as love at first

sight according to Missie. Because if there were such a thing her and Ricky would

be together. The first time she saw Ricky in the 7th

grade she fell deeply in love

with him. Well, at least she thought she had, anyway. But she was dead wrong.

Missie looked away from Star and at Mrs. Maccabee, who was picking up some

clipboard. I will now announce your partners for the year, she said. She read off

a bunch of names, but only a few caught Missies attention and those were at the

very end. Ricky Adell and Starlight Genson, Danny Carter and Paige Clanager,

Jasper Benchenso and Natalie Genson, and Missie Lancaster will work alone.

Alone? Missie repeated, standing up. Did you just say I have to work alone?

Mrs. Maccabee, looking stunned, glared at Missie. Yes. I dont want any groups

of three, and I have an uneven amount of people in this classroom. So you will

have to work alone.

No! Missie screamed through tears. I cant work alone! I am Missie Lancaster!

Everything always goes my way! That cant change! It just cant!

Young lady! Mrs. Maccabee snapped, but Missie completely ignored her. Sheturned so she was looking at Star.

You! she screamed. This is all your fault!

Star shrugged calmly, Im cool with taking credit for this. Stars comment made

both Jasper and Ricky stifle a laugh.


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Stop laughing! Missie screamed, causing the entire class to laugh. Stop it! Stop

it now! Stop, stop, stop! Stop! Missie looked around, but no one was stopping.

Everyone was looking at her, pointing and laughing. She was a laughing stock. A

nobody. Star was right, no one cared about her. She had been mistaken all along.

Missies tears spilled out in bucket loads as she ran out of the classroom.

Star ran to catch up with Jasper after school, wanting so badly to talk to him.

Having skipped lunch, she hadnt got to see or talk to Jasper since first period.

Jasper was standing by his car when Star found him.

Hey, she smiled, feeling excited. Just seeing Jasper brightened her entire world.

Jasper smiled back at Star, getting the urge to lean forward and kiss her. Hey, he

said back.

Listen, Star said, cutting straight to the chase. I was wondering if you werent

working on your project this Friday night if you wanted to, you know, go see a

movie or something.

Jasper sighed, positively hating what he knew he had to say next. Star, I really,

really, reallylike you, but I have to say no. Its nothing against you, I assure you,

its just that Missie and I just broke up after 5 years, and I think I need some time

to breath.

Oh, Stars heart shattered into a million pieces. I see. Its cool, I understand.

Maybe another time.

Jasper nodded, his heart shattering as Star walked away. But they werent the only

two heartbroken. Because hiding behind the bushes was Ricky Adell, his heart

shattering as he made a very obvious realization. All the times his heart ached

when Star flirted with other guys, how he always felt like Star was different. How

Paige had said he was so oblivious and how Ricky had always wanted to

constantly be around Star. It was all so obvious. He was in love with Star, and Star

was in love with Jasper.


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Jasper flipped through the magazine on his lap, letting the words and pictures blur

in front of his eyes. He didnt know what on earth had possessed him to turn Star

down, but he had done it. He had obviously broken the heart of the one he loved.

But he wasnt so sure if he regretted saying no to her.

What he said had been true. He had been with Missie for five years, and he needed

some time to breathe, to be free. To be absolutely positive he was really free of

Missie. He was finally his own person, and he was ready to live that to its full

advantage.

Jasper, Jasper heard a voice say from his door. He sat up to see a puffy-face,

distraught looking red head standing there.

Tuesday Star walked into Lockenton High, looking more radiant and confidentthan she ever had. But not because Ricky was right beside her or anything.

Star had to admit, her and Ricky made a pretty cute couple. And the match totally

fit, with both of them mega players and all. But Star was no longer a player. She

was in love with Jasper. And Starlight Genson always got what she wanted, and

she intended to do just that. It was when Star saw a couple making out by the water

fountain that her heart crashed and crumbled.

Missie spotted them and her eyes lit up. She pushed Jasper offwho looked as if

he didnt understand what was happening and skipped up to Star and Ricky,

looking like she didnt have a care in the world.

Hello Star, she smiled, looking more delighted than ever. Did you hear? Jasper

and I are back together! Isnt that just absolutely wonderful?!

Wonderful, Star growled through her teeth. She was fairplay, Star would give

her that.

Well, anyway, Missies face just kept glowing brighter and brighter. I have toget to English. See you there! With that, Missie gave Star a little preppy wave and

skipped off, grabbing Jaspers hand in the process.

This may be a little harder than I thought, Ricky said, looking at Star.

Let the games begin.


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Star sat down in the first seat she got to and Ricky sat beside of her. You had no

choice but to sit with your partners, which thrilled Star. That meant Missie would

have to sit by herself.

But Missie didnt seem to care as she walked into the room, her arm linked throughJaspers. And Missie didnt care. She was getting exactly what she wanted again,

things were back in order. She was on top again, and she was winning.

Natalie watched Jasper walk in, and she sunk lower into her seat. She knew

something was going on with Star, Ricky, Jasper, and Jaspers red-headed

girlfriend, but the last thing she needed was to be thrown in the middle of it. She

had done good staying out of the limelight so far, and she intended to keep it that

way.

Star gritted her teeth and grabbed Rickys hand, making Rickys heart about jump

out of his chest. Star turned toward Ricky and started laughing flirtatiously,

knowing very well she had caught Jaspers attention. This gave Star great joy.

Hey, Ricky, Jasper said, walking up to their table. Hook, line, and sinker. Star

looked up at Jasper and smiled, seeing she made him very uncomfortable. Good.

Thats the way it should be.

Hey, Jasper, Ricky looked up at Jasper, glancing at Star out of the corner of his

eye. She was obviously enjoying every single second of this, which gave Ricky

mixed feeling. Did he really want her to win Jasper, or did he want her all to

himself?

Jasper looked between Star and Ricky a few times before he finally voiced the

question that was itching at his mind. So, are you two together now?

Star raised her eyebrows and answered; even know Jasper had very obviously been

addressing Ricky. So what if we are? You have a girlfriend, remember? It

shouldnt matter to you.

Yeah, Jasper agreed, looking at Missie, who was sitting at her table in the back

of the room by herself. I guess youre right.

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Star saw Natalie sitting at the back of the cafeteria, and longed to go sit beside of

her. Natalie had no idea what was going on, and Star wanted so badly to feel her

in. Although Natalie would want absolutely no part in it, she would still laugh at all

of the snarky comments Star had said to Missie, tell Star that she knew she had to

eventually fall in love one way or another, and listen to the whole story with greatanticipation. But Star knew Natalie thought Star was all about herself, and she

would think if Star came to sit with her it was because Star wanted to ruin her life.

Star sighed and sat down at an empty table instead, Ricky sitting next to her.

Natalie looked up and saw Star sitting at a table with Ricky, feeling shocked and

thrilled that she hadnt found her way to Natalies mostly empty table. That means

Natalie would get to spend another quite lunch by herself, just like she wanted. Her

dreams over the years were finally starting to come true.

Hey, a voice said from across from Natalie, shattering her delightful thoughts.

She looked up to see Danny sitting across from her. Natalie sighed. Of course. As

soon as her life starts to look better in one way, it starts to go downhill in another.

Hey, Natalie replied, forcing a smile.

Why do you always sit by yourself? Danny asked.

Natalie looked up at Danny with raised eyebrows. She had happened to notice thathe always sat by himself, as well. I could ask you the same thing, she said,

looking back down at her food.

Point taken, Danny nodded, taking a bite of a chicken nugget. I sit by myself

because I have no friends and have no choice but to sit by myself. But you have a

sister you could be sitting with every day.

Natalies head jerked up to face Danny. Had Star been telling people? How did

you know about Star? she snapped.

You are both in my English class, Danny shrugged. And you both have the

same last name. It doesnt take Einstein to figure out your sisters.


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Oh, Natalie said, looking back down. Duh. They had the same last name, and

Danny was obviously a lot smarter than most kids. He was probably the only one

who had been smart enough to put the pieces together.

So you never answered my question, Danny continued. Why dont you sit withStar every day?

Because, Natalie sighed, figuring there was no use in trying to hide the truth

from Danny. He seemed to figure everything out. I dont want people to know

shes my twin. Only one or two people other than you here know, and I would

really like to keep it that way.

Why?

Because if people know Stars my twin, they will all try to pretend to be myfriend just so they can get close to Star. They all try to baggage me with questions

about her, how to get close to, and how to get them to notice her. Ive never had an

actual real friend. Honestly, the only reason youre sitting her right now is

probably because of Star.

Thats not why Im here, Danny replied, shaking his head. And for some reason

Natalie couldnt quite figure out, she believed him.

Guess what, Starie? William and Arianna gushed as soon as Star walked in thedoor.

What is it? Star asked happily. Usually when Arianna and William greeted Star

like that it meant she was getting something she wanted.

We have workers in the back yard right now working on that pool you wanted!

And we paid extra so they would work on it night and day and have it done as soon

as possible!

Star squealed and started jumping up and down, just as Natalie was walking in the

door. Whats going on? Natalie asked, throwing her book bag down.

Were getting a pool in our back yard! Star cried cheerfully. Even when things

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Of course they were. Thats what the perfect Starlight Genson wanted, after all.

Natalie sighed and started to walk toward the stairs.

Whats wrong, Honey? Arianna asked, sounding concerned. It took a minute for

Natalie to register in her mind that Arianna was talking to her. Natalie spun aroundto face her parents.

Excuse me? Natalie asked, looking from her parents to Star. Star looked just as

confused as her.

Do you not want a pool, sweetie? William asked.

Yeah Natalie said hesitantly, choosing her words carefully. But since when

have you cared what I did and didnt want?

Arianna sighed, Yes, I know. We havent been very fair to you over the years. But

we want to make that up to you and we want to try to change that. So if there is

absolutely anything you need or want, then please let us know.

Natalie nodded slowly before heading upstairs, Star on her trail. Something weird

was going on, Natalie was sure of that. But she figured that it was probably best

not to question it and to just take it for granted while it lasted.


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The Jacked-Up Jack-O-Lantern

Wednesday morning, Star headed down the stairs wearing a pretty orange sundress

with a brown belt in the middle that complimented her every feature, not that most

things didnt. She looked radiant in it, and she hoped Jasper would see that as well.

Ricky had arrived moments before and was in the driveway waiting for her. Star

grabbed her Kate Spade shoulder bag and headed out the door, her heels clicking

and her hair swaying.

She hopped into Rickys car, ready to start a new day of pure competition and

hatred with Missie Lancaster. Star planned on making her way back to her number

one position, and she planned on doing that no matter what it took.

Hey, Ricky said as Star got in the car, again struck with Stars intoxicating

beauty. She looked absolutely stunning in the delicate orange sundress she was

wearing. Ricky took a deep breath, breathing in the scent of Stars passion perfume

and willed himself not to lean over and kiss her. He wanted her so badly, but she

wanted Jasper. Of course she wanted Jasper. What are you so happy about?

Im always happy, Star replied simply, causing Ricky to laugh.

Yeah, right, Ricky replied. As long as youre getting what you want youre

happy.

I used to be always happy, Star said sadly. It killed Ricky to hear Star sound so

sad. He wanted to tell her that he could make her happy, that with him she would

never have to feel heartbreak again. If only she could see that.

Soon you will be again, Ricky said instead of what he really wanted to say.

Star sighed, wanting to change the subject. She looked out the window at all the

decorated houses. Bats, pumpkins, and ghosts sat on peoples lawns, decoratingthere porches and balconies. Kids ran around there yards, laughing and playing

while their mothers tried to get them in the car to take them school.

We should make a jack-o-lantern, Star said suddenly, spotting a mickey mouse-

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A jack-o-lantern? Ricky raised his eyebrows. What was Star up to this time?

A jack-o-lantern, Star repeated, twirling her hair in her fingers. I make a jack-o-

lantern every year with the current boy Im messing with, and this year youre the

only thing I have. Therefore, we should totally make one.

Ricky laughed and shook his head. Star was unique, that was for sure. Alright,

Ricky agreed. But wont that take up time for the Jasper Operation?

The Jasper Operation. Leave it to Ricky to call it that. It wont really, Star

shrugged. But we can take a break every now and then. Jasper lives beside of me,

also. If he happens to look out his window or something then we get a bonus.

And when shall we make out great jack-o-lantern?

Friday afternoon. Itll give me something to do other than sulk over the fact that

the one boy I actually wantI cant have. Im so sick of sitting around and feeling

sorry for myself.

Jaspers an idiot, Ricky replied. He always has been. He loves you just as much

as you love him, he just wont admit it to himself.

Star sighed, hoping Ricky was right.

Alright, Star said, coming outside with a knife, spoon, and instruction guide ondifferent faces her and Ricky could make. She was super excited, more excited

than she had ever been, although she wasnt quite sure why. I got everything we

need. Wheres the pumpkin? Star looked around, but the pumpkin was nowhere to

be seen. She knew when she went inside that the pumpkin she had so carefully

selected had been on her porch.

Uh Ricky said slowly. Ive got some bad news.

What?

Ricky slowly pulled the pumpkin out from behind his back and showed Star. I

kinda accidently dropped it

Star burst out laughing. The pumpkin now had a ginormous dent in it right smack

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We can have a disfigured pumpkin. It will be the most eye-catching one on the

block!

Ricky laughed also. Alright. Lets get to work on this thing, then. He picked up

the knife and started cutting the top off the pumpkin.

For the record, Star said, laughing at Rickys struggling to cut the pumpkin.

There is no freaking way Im sticking my hands in that gunk.

Ricky pulled the top off of the pumpkin and looked at its gooey insides. Well than

how do you presume we get it out?

Be my guest, Star grinned.

Ricky raised his eyebrows and grabbed a huge handful of pumpkin insides. Its

not that bad, you know, he said, glad Starhad threw on an old t-shirt a jean shorts

even if they didmake her look es

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