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"It wasn't that big of a deal." The people at my lunch table lean in to hear about my trip to the police station.

"Wasn't that your fifth time in jail though?"

"Police station, sweetheart."

"I can't believe they just released you like that!" I shrug my shoulders.

"It doesn't bloody matter! The riot was amazing." I take a bite out of my sandwich.

"Hey Kari." I look up to see Ben.

"Hello there, mate. Had a nice day?"

"Actually, people don't seem to welcome me much." I crinkle my eyebrows.

"Well then, I can't let you sit by yourself. Sit with us for today. Untill you find others to sit with." I turn toward Lexi. She has always floated into our table, but has never been accepted in.

"Lexi, darling, can you be so sweet as to sit with some of your band friends for today? I promise that I will make it up to you later." Lexi obeys and leaves, giving an open space to Ben. After he sits, conversation starts back up.

"So what is our next gig?" Renna asks beside me. I frown and look at Ben. If I tell them now, Ben will go off to his dad.

"I haven't decided yet."

"But Kari, you've always got a plan..." I give Ted the death stare and he backs off.

"I'll let all of you know as soon as I know." Or as soon as Ben doesn't sit with us.

"So," Fran says. "Where did you and Ben meet?" I laugh.

"Actually, it was at our last stunt." The rest of the group gives off a laugh and Ben laughs a little too.

"So he joined our march, then." I pause, thinking of what to say.

"Something like that, love. Something like that." I continue to eat my sandwich when Kyle busts out.

"So ya'll are dating!" I stop chewing and swallow. Then I burst out laughing.

"Of course not. He's the police's son!" I then freeze, realizing what I just said aloud. Curses begin to rise throught the table and it starts to louden the cafeteria.

"Yo! Shut it. He's not going to rat us out. I trust him." The bell rings right after I say that. My friends lead me out of the cafeteria, not offering me the chance to say bye to Ben.

"What the HELL are you thinking? Bringing a police's son to our table?" Renna asks.

"Chief's son," I say. She gives off another curse. "Don't worry, sweets, he is my easy way out of prison every time. As long as he is my friend, I've got a direct free pass." Renna nods, in respect and leaves me to my thoughts. The others do the same. I frown. I wouldn't use Ben like that. He's a good guy... maybe I should tell him to stay away from me...