I Always Will Be

A/N: Ok so this is my first Strange Days fanfic. Be warned there will be J/L and M/C ships. It takes place shortly after Allure except that Marshall and Corrine don't end up getting together (or at least that's what the end of that episode suggested.) I have been writing for while but this is the first time I've ever posted my work on fanfic for others to critique. I would really love some constructive criticism, although occasional senseless rants are amusing every once in a while. Anyways I hope you all enjoy!

Disclaimer: I DO NOT own the characters of Strange Days at Blake Holsey High. The only thing I own is Moore, my plot, and the clothes on my back. Thank you.

Chapter 1: Too Late?

Students were on their way to their classrooms, some were milling about senselessly. Just another boring and ordinary day at Blake Holsey Prepatory, right? Not quite. Blake Holsey is anything but ordinary or boring. Students rushed to get to their class, the sound of clattering feet resounding around the school. Josie and Corrine were at the top of the stairs chatting as they began to descend down the stairs towards Professor Z's classroom.

"So what do you think's going to happen next at Black Hole High?" asked Josie as she walked alongside Corrine.

"I don't know, Josie. Anything can happen here since it seems the laws of science no longer have any affect on the school," replied Corrine. "So, how have things worked out between your, Lucas, and Vaughn?"

Josie stopped and gave a sigh.

"Well, we're still working it out, I guess."

At that moment Marshall came bounding up the stairs towards the girls.

"Hey Josie, hey Corrine. Hey, uh, Corrine… could I talk to you?"

Right then the bell rang alerting to any wandering students that they would be late if they didn't get their rear ends into the classroom in the next three minutes. Marshall looked relieved and annoyed at the bell at the same time.

"Another time, Marshall. I have to get to class," said Corrine.

Josie waved back to Marshall, following Corrine down the stairs to the science lab. Marshall gave a frustrated sigh as he ran his fingers through his hair.

Corrine and Josie arrived a few seconds before the bell rang. They took their seats as Marshall trudged into Z's class just as the bell rang. Marshall took his seat next to Lucas behind the girls.

"Good morning class! Today we'll be looking at the scientific strives made in cloning…"

Josie rolled her eyes.

"Great… hopefully this time I won't end up with a Josie number 3."

In the middle of Professor Z's excited lecture on cloning in walked someone unfamiliar to Blake Holsey. He had messy dark brown hair that partially covered his eyes. He had bright green eyes that looked towards the class and then to Professor Z. He looked at the slip of paper in his hand.

"Uh, are you Professor Zachary?"

Professor Z nodded and looked at his attendance book.

"You must be James Moore. Have a seat next to Stuart."

James nodded and looked at Corrine, gave a smile and sat down next to Stu. Corrine shyly smiled back. Josie smirked at Corrine and raised her eyebrows at her friend's reaction. Marshall looked at Corrine, then James, then back at Corrine in disbelief.

Did he just stare at my girlfriend? Thought Marshall.

How do you know she hasn't changed how she felt about you before the Venus fly trap incident?

It seemed that Marshall couldn't make up his mind. Professor Z's lecture just went in one ear and out the other as other thoughts consumed his mind. As soon as the bell rang, he stood to catch Corrine but she left before he could even call her name.

Corrine and Josie walked into the cafeteria. They spotted Lucas already at their table and Josie was tempted to just turn around and walk right back out, but Corrine nudged her on. It seemed Josie had been trying to avoid both Vaughn and Lucas lately. They both sat down across from Lucas as he mumbled, "Hey," before turning back to his notebook.

Corrine glanced at Lucas and Josie before starting on her lunch. She felt a tap on her shoulder and turned around, surprised, to see James standing there.

"Hey, um, do you mind if I sit with you? I mean I don't really know anybody else and you're in my science class…."

"So are we…" mumbled Lucas but Corrine ignored him.

"Sure, there's plenty of room," replied Corrine. He gave her another one of those warm smiles and sat down next to her.

"So…what brought you to Blake Holsey?" asked Corrine.

"Well I got an interview for a scholarship and was accepted. I think Victor was his name, said I had great potential or something."

Corrine nodded, smiling.

"Wow, you're here on a scholarship, too? So am I," said Corrine a bit nervously. James gave a warm laugh that instantly melted the nervousness away.

"Small world," he said with a smile.

Marshall walked into the cafeteria, silently debating on when he should talk to Corrine. He stopped as he saw the new guy sitting next to a girl. But not just any girl, his girl. Corrine. He walked towards the table and sat down next to Lucas and across from James.

James smiled at Marshall. He extended his hand and said, "Hey I'm James. You're in my science class right?"

Marshall shook his hand somewhat stiffly and nodded.

"Yah I am. The name's Marshall."

Marshall eyed Corrine but she was busy eating her lunch, or so he thought. James began to eat his lunch too and so did Marshall. If one word could describe the atmosphere at the table it would be tense. Marshall glanced up at James and Corrine chatting, the only sound at the lunch table besides Lucas' scribbling. Josie watched him curiously as he wrote in his notebook. He was copying notes from his textbook. Josie nudged Corrine.

"So where do you think Vaughn is?"

At this Lucas slammed his book close and gave Josie an irritated glance before heading out of the cafeteria. Josie sat there watching him leave, jaw hanging open.

"I didn't think he heard….I didn't think he cared that much about me talking about Vaughn…" mumbled Josie.

Corrine glanced nervously from Josie to Marshall to James. She stood up gathering her stuff and tray. She looked at Josie and Marshall.

"Well I guess I'll go too. I'm going to go show James around the school since he's new."

James stood up as well and Marshall felt a twinge of jealousy.

"Wait, Corrine," said Marshall as he abruptly got out of his chair. He dragged Corrine out to the hallway and took a deep breath.

"Corrine, I really need to talk to you."

Corrine glanced back at James through the doorway to the cafeteria. He waved at Corrine and gave a small smile.

"I can't right now, Marshall. James is waiting."

Marshall felt another pang of jealousy.

"Then tonight. Meet me at my room tonight at 10:00, ok? Please?"

Marshall's pleading must have got to her because she met his gaze and nodded.

"Ok. I'll see you then, Marshall."

Corrine headed back to get James and Marshall felt hollow on the inside. Why did I have to wait until it was too late? Giving another frustrated sigh he headed off to his room.

A/N: I know this first chapter's really short but I hope you guys likedit so far! Please comment and leave suggestions! Next one will be up soon!