Cinderbella

Cinderbella is the 4th episode of Young Americans.

Synopsis
When Will and Bella (Rodney Scott, Kate Bosworth) attend a dance together, they're both distracted by others; Scout (Mark Famiglietti) tries to enjoy his evening with Paige (guest star Cyndi Johnson); Hamilton and Jake (Ian Somerhalder, Katherine Moennig) exchange secrets.

Plot
 Just as Will begins to wonder what more he could hope for in life... a "princess", CAROLINE, comes in the picture. Meanwhile, Sean asks Bella about her feelings for Scout. She assures him nothing exists between them. Scout asks Paige to the Rawley Cotillion, Jake asks Hamilton to go solo with him (her), and Scout pressures Will into asking Caroline. She already has a date with JOSH CARSON. Not willing to give up just yet, Will asks Bella to accompany him, and she reluctantly accepts.
 * 1

Love is in the air as students prepare for The Rawley Summer Cotillion, white gowns, black tie and all the glittering trappings befitting those of well-bred privilege. But as is typical at any high school, not everyone gets to go to the ball with the girl or guy of their dreams. While Scout still longs from afar for Bella, he accepts Paige's prompt to invite her. Will meets and pines for a gorgeous Rawley girl named Caroline, but she seems to have eyes for a rich hunk named Josh. And, Jake and Hamilton unconsciously avoid asking anyone else so they can go stag together, only to have Lena intrude and invite Hamilton to go with her.
 * 2

By the time the big night arrives, Will has borrowed a tux and persuaded Bella to come with him and show the rich kids how to really have fun. But once there, Will can't take his eyes off Caroline and the proximity of Scout drives Bella off the dance floor and onto the balcony, alone. The night's most dramatic moment is still ahead, however, as Jake, lying disconsolate in her room, suddenly decides to throw on a tux and head to the Cotillion, where a confrontation with Hamilton leads to a big surprise.

Starring

 * Kate Bosworth as Bella Banks
 * Mark Famiglietti as Scout Calhoun
 * Katherine Moennig as Jake Pratt
 * Rodney Scott as Will Krudski
 * Ian Somerhalder as Hamilton Fleming
 * Ed Quinn as Finn