Elena-
A few days after Rochelle's death, we were sent back to school. Arkarian had told us that we should keep going to school, so we wouldn't arouse suspicion.
So now I sit on a bench in the school yard with Neriah as we wait for the others to show up. I think about what Dillon is doing right now. He's probably feeling bad about being rude to Rochelle before she died. Dillon could be so thick-headed sometimes.
Neriah hears my thoughts and I silently curse myself. Like Ethan, I struggle with screening my thoughts from truthseers. Neriah smiles and says, "It's ok Elena, I shouldn't have been listening to your thoughts in the first place." She speaks quietly when she says this.
Then she says in a normal tone of voice, "I should probably talk to Dillon." I nod, agreeing with her. "You should do it soon, I don't know if he still has the same feelings for you before the battle." Neriah nods and Matt and Isabel come over. Isabel takes a seat next to me and Matt sits next to Neriah.
Matt looks at the both of us and says, "Were you guys talking about Dillon?" We nod and Neriah says, "I have to talk to him soon." Isabel speaks up, "You should do it after school. It's best to talk to him as soon as possible." Neriah nods, agreeing with Isabel.
Then the bell rings and kids start entering the school building. The four of us gather our stuff and go inside.
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Neriah-
After school I look for Dillon. I find him out in the school yard talking to Matt. They appear to have made up. I approach them and they turn to me. Matt smiles and greets me, "Hey Neriah, should I go and let you talk to Dillon?" I nod and talk to him through my thoughts, Stay close by in case Dillon tries anything. Matt nods slightly and turns away.
He walks over to where Ethan and Isabel are talking and sits with them.
Dillon looks at me and asks me, "So you wanted to talk to me?" I nod and try to be nice about what I'm saying to him, "Dillon, I love Matt, not you. I'm sorry, can we just be friends?"
Dillon thinks for a minute. As soon as I hear his thoughts I step back. Dillon steps foward, grabs me by the arms and kisses me on the lips. "Dillon! Stop it!" I try to push him away. Dillon doesn't let me go. He's able to keep his hold because of his strength.
Matt sees us and runs over right away. Dillon hears Matt coming and turns around to face him. Dillon grabs my wrist and holds it tightly. "Let her go Dillon," Matt says calmly. Dillon shakes his head and Matt asks again, this time sounding a little irritated. "Let me go Dillon, please," I ask him politely. Seeing my pleading look, Dillon lets go of me reluctantly.
Elena comes over and sees us. "What's going on?" Elena asks, shocked. Her green eyes have a little fear in them. Matt answers her, "Dillon kissed Neriah." While Dillon is glaring at Matt, I move away from him and go over to Matt.
Elena stares at Dillon angrily and says, "Dillon, how could you do that! Can't you see Neriah just wants to be friends with you."
Dillon looks at Elena and immediately regrets his actions.
Dillon doesn't answer Elena. Elena, still looking angry, says to him, "I think you and I need to talk." Dillon sighs and says, "Alright." Elena smiles, glad that she won. She says to Dillon, "Come over to my house and we can talk." Dillon nods and the two of them leave.
Matt looks at me and asks, "Are you ok Neriah?" I nod, glad that Elena taken care of Dillon. Matt smiles and says, "Alright, let's go to my house." I nod and Matt and I go home together.