Chapter One - Aggravation
Woah, woah, hold it up. Is Dagger actually finally doing the sequel to I Won't Say I'm In Love? The one that ended all the way back in September and probably should've gotten sequeled a while ago? Is she? Is she? Yes, yes she is. c: I am finally going to be giving you guys the wonderful sequel to I Won't Say I'm In Love called Unfairest. Once again, the chapter titles will be drawn from the song, so expect there to be repeats from the first one.
Guest 1 : I'm glad the fact that it was Ever was something you could sort of figure out. That was part of my goal! I'm sorry you couldn't wait for Unfairest, seeing as it took a couple months for this to finally be picked to make an entrance. Oops. If you do end up reading it now though, I hope you'll like it!
booknerd00 : Haha, I'm glad that you were surprised and not surprised by Ever being Jared's fiancee. We'll be seeing more of what's going on there later. c: And you probably should've rushed me a bit. I took a very long time getting to the point where I was writing this. Woops. If you do read this story, I hope you like it!
heywassuphelloo : Woo, you guessed it was Ever! Good job! :D I'm glad you loved this story, and seeing Teague in Mina's shoes. It was actually really fun. I'm glad you're pumped for this and to see more of Storm. He definitely will be in this one more! I'm glad you wanted to keep reading my stories, and I hope you still do! Hopefully you enjoy this story if you read it!
Evx : Aw, that's okay. And I thought you might suspect it was Ever. And hm, I suppose we should feel a little bad for Teague. You have to remember that he put Mina through all this the first time. Perhaps he kind of deserves it? And thank you! I'm glad my stories are always good. Hopefully this one is too if you read it!
xXMADD1EXx : Haha, I'm glad you knew it! ^-^ I'm glad you really liked the story, I hope you end up reading this one!
Monstercat02 : Well, it's coming out now. I know, it took a long time, and I'm not sure if you'll even see this. However, I hope you do! I'm super excited to have this story up, and I hope you'll be able to read it.
Guest 2 : The entire story is kind of a copy off the books with my own spin on it, so you have to accept that the chapters will be similar to the books. It's kind of impossible for them not to be at times. I try to avoid it, but it's also supposed to be Teague in Mina's shoes. Sometimes he'll have to be in the exact same situation as Mina.
Now that I've finished with that, let's get to the actual story. Shall we?
Teague's Point of View
"Earth to Teague! Yoo-hoo!" After nearly being ripped to shreds by cannibalistic bear Fae with no help from a certain somebody, I have to admit that I've been in a daze, so perhaps the comments are justified from my best friend sitting next to me.
"Hmm?" I lift my head from its spot on my desk to find out what my redheaded friend wants.
I have a feeling that I've missed everything Zack has said in these past few minutes because I've been busy staring out the school window toward the gym. Any minute now, Savannah White would be walking out of the gym along with the rest of the cheer squad. Since Mina has shown no sign of talking to me again any time soon, I had been wishing, no, praying for a chance to catch a glimpse of the blonde. It was starting to become a routine anytime I had detention - a very irritating, human, non-prince-like routine - where I would wait here, stare out the window, watch her walk by, and hope that she'd look at me like she used to. Of course, that hadn't happened yet, and there'd been plenty of opportunities for it to. Due to my unforgiving teacher, Mrs. Potter, I got detention a lot of days. Like today.
Zack speaks up again, but I miss it.
"I'm sorry, what did you say?" It doesn't just sound lame when I ask. It sounds pathetic.
Zack is supposed to be my best friend, yet I'm not even listening. Some best friend I'm turning out to be. It's not like I can even use what's going on in my life as an excuse with him, not that I should. But I'm exhausted what with the Grimm tasks, - is this how Mina felt all the time? - this hopeless crush on Savannah that I barely understand, Mina ignoring me, - I try not to think about how she's spending her time, but I can't help but wonder if it's with a guy - and the want to get back home, to my actual time.
"I don't understand what's been going on with you these last few weeks. You're always seeming preoccupied, as if you're somewhere else in spirit. You're never at home, and sometimes your mom and Lucy don't even seem to know where you are. Not to mention you've been extremely secretive." Zack is a lot more observant than he sometimes lets on. It's one thing I like about the human. "If I didn't know better, I would think you're seeing someone." Okay, maybe not as observant as I thought. "Hey, now that I think about it, you have been avoiding the hot new girl, Mina, like the plague." He grins as if he's got everything figured out, and I just want to smack my face off my desk and groan. "It's her, isn't it?"
Oh gosh, if only Zack knew the half of it. Today, he's dressed in some t-shirt for a band I've never heard of, jeans, and tennis shoes. Not to mention he's got a fedora on. If it were most other boys, I would say that the outfit looked awful, but Zack is not most other boys. Besides, he actually looks good in it. He's also normally a good guy. The only reason he's in detention with me right now is because he has the horrible habit of using his phone in class all the time. He moves desks so that he's in the way of the window, leaning over as if that will help him get a better look at me. I wish I could tell him that he dated Mina at one time, but he doesn't remember thanks to my wonderful 'brother' who's actually my other half - although not in this dimension - Jared. She never showed any interest in dating me before, besides a few comments I can't make sense of in my head when looking at the facts. And, from what I can tell, she has no interest in dating me now, if she ever even did. Besides, I don't think I want to date her, even though the idea of that occurring has been flipped around inside my head. More to figure what that would even mean, whether we'd even be compatible, and how that would even occur than anything else.
I frown at him, and deciding not to give in to his silent plea to keep talking, lean farther to look out the window again. I don't admit to myself that I have a slight hope that I might see Mina out there if I don't see Savannah. Zack mimics the movement, and when I don't respond, punches me 'playfully' in the arm. Hard.
"Geez, Zack." I grumble, smacking his fist.
"Geez, Zack, what?" He asks back, which just irritates me.
"You could kill someone with a punch that hard!" It isn't necessarily that hard, but man, that hurt. Probably more because it took me by surprise than anything else.
He rolls his eyes. "Tell me what's going on in that square head of yours."
"My head is not square." I cross my arms, scowling, which just makes him snicker. Which, of course, makes me snicker. It's a good thing these detentions are so lax, or we'd be racking up detentions during detention. Maybe Mina should get a better school.
"No," Zack concedes, "but it's starting to be that way. You used to be a lot more fun. Tell me, is it Lucy?" He's trying to hide his worry, but I can totally see it with how she shifts around nervously in his seat.
If there's anyone who loves my sister the same amount as me, it's Zack. Although her appearance in this world was a bit of shock. She wasn't here till after I defeated the Little Red Riding Hood quest, and yet everyone acts as if she's been here forever. Including her. It's like she never didn't exist here. The fact that this is the case makes me nervous. What else might have changed, and who else might've popped up? I can't figure anything out based off of actual reality, but I have a feeling that it won't be good if anything were to have happened.
"Not, it's not Lucy." I respond, at least slightly relieved for that. I can't be mad at the girl for just appearing. It's not like she had a choice, and to be honest, she sort of looks like a mini Mina. The only difference is the big, blue eyes that match mine. When she first showed up, she acted just like how I imagined a little sister would act, and it's impossible not to like her. But then, what happens when I go back to reality? Will she be dead? "She's fine."
Zack looks relieved, letting out a sigh that reflects that, but then quickly asks, "Is it Sara?"
I shake my head. It's not like Zack knows, but to be honest, I don't like my mom in this universe at all. She's nothing like Mina's actual mom. I think she might be crazy. "No, Zack, it's not my mom." Frustrated by all his questions, I lean back, running a hand through my hair before recognizing that that's what Brody does and stopping. If there's one thing that's the same in both dimensions, it's the fact that I hate Brody. There's also the fact that Mina hates me, but I've taken to forgetting that one.
"Well then, what is it? You can't get frustrated with me for trying to figure it out if you won't tell me." He's right and I know it, but I don't want to admit it. "I give up. I'll give you my favorite video game. No, wait, my second favorite video game if you tell me. No, wait, I'll let you borrow my second favorite video game." He gives me a very unconvincing grin, that shines more with mischief than innocence.
I don't hear the rest of his attempts at bartering with me in order to get me to tell him. That's because one of the people I've been waiting for has appeared from out of the gym. Savannah White rounds the corner, gym bag over her shoulder. My breath catches in the all too odd human way and I don't remember where I am. There she is, with her naturally curly, beautiful, long, blonde hair in her cheerleading ponytail still and blue eyes focused on wherever she's currently headed. She looks amazing, and she giggles at something Pri says from beside her.
My heart begins to race all over again. Someone calls out to them, and they turn expectantly to wait. I don't think I realize till now how many people are watching this conversation. There's TJ, who broke up with Savannah a few days after the dance when he admitted he had a thing for Pri. Savannah, being the girl she is, didn't mind. She and TJ are close friends, and to be honest, I'm not sure she actually ever saw anything in him. Then, her ex boyfriend Brody stepped back into the picture, having broken up with Nan the moment he heard Savannah and TJ were done. Pri is there as well, stepping slightly back as if realizing the conversation coming is not for her, which gives me a hint at what's to come. Then there's me watching, and possibly Zack. Not to mention there's two people under one of the trees watching from a distance - at least, it seems like they're watching - who I can't make out.
A boy of equal perfect, in the outfit that I'm guessing is for water polo, walks up to greet them. My guess was right. He's got tan skin, blonde hair, and stunning blue eyes. No doubt he looks like a real Prince Charming. As if. I have a distinct urge to wrap my hands around his neck, although I'm familiar enough with those urges from the old reality. I'm quite good at ignoring them till the time is right, and the time is currently not right. So, I have no choice but to watch the exchange with narrowed eyes. Watching Savannah's facial expressions, it's obvious that she's beginning to lose patience with him, and I have to resist the urge to try and encourage it. Not that I really can without Fae magic, unless I want to scream and holler, which would be quite humiliating. Any break up with Brody is a good break up. The conversation ends with Brody practically strutting back inside with TJ in tow, smiling like a Cheshire cat - which is my look, not his - and Savannah with tense shoulders as she probably complains to Pri.
Apparently at some point during the discussion, I'd moved to stand by the window, forehead almost touching the glass. There were several times where I was staring at the two under the tree, wanting to find out who it was, so I guess if I unintentionally got closer it would make sense. Not that that helped at all. However, it probably looks as if I'm desperate to get as close to Savannah as possible, because most guys are. Still considering that, I'm startled to see Savannah look across the courtyard in my direction.
Her frown turns further down and she looks rather confused. I freeze, realizing how ridiculous I must look right now. I probably look like a love sick puppy, pining for something I can never get, or I look like a stalker. Or both. I step back, humiliated, and try to make it look like I was looking at something else. I know it's too late for that though.
She takes her gaze off of me to look at Brody as he walks back inside before glancing back, and then shakes her head. She turns - probably to go tell Brody what a creep I am - and opens the door to the gym before storming in. Pri jumps in surprise at the sudden change in mood, hurrying to follow after her.
My cheeks burn with embarrassment. As a prince, this never happened to me. I never got humiliated by a girl, let alone fell for one. What has this stupid curse done to me? I look back at the door Savannah just entered, wishing I could apologize to her. She looked at me in the eyes, but the reaction was not what I'd been hoping for. I knew it was pointless for hoping for that reaction though. After all, I was the Story for long enough. I should know that that doesn't happen. My 'mom' claimed that if the love was all that strong, she'd remember. I'd hoped that perhaps something would click, but after multiple days of awkward and confused glances, not to mention seeming creeped out at times, he had to accept that this wasn't going anywhere. Just like it'd been with Mina. If only she were here, it would help so much. She was the one who'd faced all this before, not me. She seemed so much better at stating the obvious of what was going, and had even more experience here than I am. She might even know the rules of the curse - at least here - better than I do at this point.
"She must think I'm some sort of creeper." I mumble under my breathe, still wishing I could apologize for how awkward I've been.
"Um, yeah, she probably does." Zack answers. "You, my friend, need to get a life." I glance at him to see that he's popping a lollipop in his mouth, and before I can ask he pulls three more out of his backpack and says, "I've been trying to lay off gum for a little bit. So, I decided these are more convenient, and still allowed in school. For the most part." He fans the three he just pulled out and then waves them in front of my face, as if he can tempt me with them. "Want one?"
"No thanks." I glance out the window in time to see the two people under the tree - who I've begun to assume are a couple - walking towards the parking lot.
Which, in order to do, they have to come into the courtyard. When they do, I'm stunned. There's a boy I haven't seen before at this school walking down there, and he's walking awfully close to a girl. The sight of her just infuriates me. It's Wilhelmina Grimm.
:o Ooh, what did you guys think of that? There's lot of things that are happening, as we saw. Zack and Teague are being best buds. Do you like their friendship? Personally I enjoy writing it, and I'm going to try and have him delve more off of what Nan says as this story progresses, much like with I Won't Say I'm In Love. How do you guys feel about Teague's 'fickle human emotions that have suddenly popped up' and what do you think about this appearance of Lucy, who seems to be this world's equivalent of Charlie for Teague? Teague was wondering if anyone else appeared or if anything else changed. Do you think it did? How did you feel about the appearance of Mina at the end? What guy do you think she was with? Why was she watching? Who are you most looking forward to seeing again in this story (or who were you most looking forward to when you first saw this popped up if they were in this chapter)? What are you most excited to see play out with different people in different roles? Anything you're afraid to see happen? Let me know in a review!
Anyways, I apologize again for how long this update took to get to you guys! That wasn't very nice for me to do. However, I hope you guys forgive me, especially now that I've got this first chapter up! I'll try and get another chapter up soon, but I have four stories in progress currently besides this one (yes, one is not posted by myself as it is a collaborative project with Evx called "Playing Against Fates", and yes, I may or may not be encouraging you to go read that as I'm super excited to write it alongside Evx), so you'll have to forgive me again if it's a bit slow. c:
Sorry for originally posting the wrong chapter!
Thanks for the support from you guys on I Won't Say I'm In Love. I hope you guys will support me with this one too! ^-^ See you next time I update, whatever story that may be!
~ Dagger