Dropout Johanna Porter knows that the students at Sweet Valley High are shocked to see her back in classes. She's never done well in school. Now, with everyone talking about her behind her back, she's finding it practically impossible to succeed. But Johanna's determined to stick with it.
Peter DeHaven is one of the reasons Johanna wants to stay. She's always had a crush on him, and she thinks he likes her, too. When Peter's girlfriend, Amy, is away for the weekend, Peter and Johanna go out and have a great time. But when she sees Peter at school he ignores her. Is Peter like all the other's who think Johanna's just a failure? Can she prove once and for all that she can make it at Sweet Valley High?
Amy tossed her hair back. "I've invited tons of people," she said loudly. Johanna felt as if Amy were staring straight at her. "Everyone's coming," she repeated.
"Come on, Amy, let's get out of here," Jean whispered.
"Oh, all right," said Amy. "I have to meet Peter anyway. He just goes insane if I'm late."
The four girls walked out of the library, leaving Johanna alone to study. It was no good, though; she couldn't concentrate. All she could think about was Amy's party on Friday night and the PTA dance. She imagined Amy and Peter slow dancing together, and a lump formed in her throat. Finally she gathered her things together and hurried out of the library.
To her suprise, Amy and her friends were standing just outside the door, still talking animatedly. Peter had joined them and was listening to something Amy was telling him. He barely looked up as Johanna walked past.
He acted as if he hadn't seen her, as if she didn't exsist. Because I don't exsist for him, Johanna thought numbly, her eyes filling with tears. I was out of my mnd to think it could possibly be different.
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