I don't know if anyone cares, but here's an update on this situation. Alley stopped talking to me when I told her friend that I would meet her at the dance, so I think that her friend was just trying to embarass me. The girl in 8th grade, now 9th, is still my girlfriend. Been going out and it's been 2 months, and I couldn't be happier. Thanks for everyone's advice and help.

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