Author's note: Hi everyone! I have been reading lots of fantastic fics for a while now and finally decided to try writing one. Reviews would be much appreciated because I have no idea what I'm doing!
Disclaimer: I don't own Kyle XY or any of its characters.

Shout out to Howarand for helping me with the formatting of this story!
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After everything that had happened with Cassidy and Latnok, I was eager to return to some semblance of normalcy. What that would look like, I wasn't exactly sure. What I did know was that I would cherish my time with the Tragers and with Amanda during this time of tentative peace.

"Josh, if you're not downstairs in three minutes you'll be late for school!" Nicole called, as Josh came barrelling into the kitchen.

"I know, I know! I slept through my alarm again. I'm almost ready, so just chill," Josh grumbled sleepily.

"Looks like someone was up late video chatting with their girlfriend again!" Lori chimed in, smugly of course.

"Lori, that's enough. Josh, I know this separation from Andie is hard, but if your schoolwork or attendance start to suffer your mother and I will have to step in," Stephen scolded.

Both Lori and Josh scowled in their father's direction. As the tension rose in the room Kyle piped up, "Juice me!" As all heads whipped in his direction to see his innocent grin, everyone chuckled. Just like that, the tension was diffused, even as Jessi stared at the scene in confusion.
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Walking through the halls of the school, I could see normalcy all around me. Everyone had somewhere to go, someone to talk to. I was comforted with knowing that no matter what happened in my life, I could always come here and nothing would have changed. Everyone would still be wrapped up in their own problems and lives.

As the Tragers split up, all going their separate ways to lockers and friends, Kyle spotted Amanda. Standing near a window talking with Hillary, it seemed to Kyle that Amanda had a halo. In awe of her beauty and goodness, Kyle bolted in her direction, just wanting to be near her again. He failed to notice Jessi's sorrowful gaze as he abandoned her in the hallway in favour of the golden girl.

"Good morning Amanda," Kyle said gently, a smile lighting up his whole face.

"Good morning Kyle," Amanda replied, just as gently.

As they lost themselves in each other's eyes, they barely registered Hillary chirping, "I think that's my cue cupcakes!" and flouncing off to find Lori. Kyle seemed mesmerised by Amanda, just standing there gazing into her eyes. They were silent for several minutes before Kyle spoke up. "Amanda, there is so much I want to tell you, so many questions I'm sure you have. Will you meet me in the park after school today so we can talk more privately?"

Amanda lit up even more as she answered, "Of course, Kyle! I do have questions, and I want to know everything about you. I still love you, Kyle!" Kyle grinned and was about to reply when the final warning bell for the first class rang. The hallway started emptying and he knew they would have to continue their conversation after school. With one final glance, they left each other to head to class.
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As Kyle settled in his seat for history, the teacher introduced a new student. Myles was a military brat who had last come from South Dakota. He was wispy looking, with big glasses and a nervous smile. Kyle made a mental note to introduce himself to Myles after class; he remembered how disorienting a new school could be.

Kyle's plan to speak with Myles was foiled by another student when they asked to see his notes. By the time he finished with them, Myles was long gone. Racing out of the classroom to try and catch him, he saw Myles and Amanda at the end of the hall.

"E-excuse me, can you help me find Mrs. Cameron's English class, please?" Myles stuttered nervously.

Amanda sneered, an expression Kyle had never seen her make before. She nearly turned her back on Myles without replying before seeming to change her mind."And why should I help you? I need to concentrate today, on things much more important than lost boys," and with that Amanda turned and marched away.

Kyle was frozen in place, watching Myles turn in circles, trying to find his class on his own. Before Kyle could shake himself out of his stupor and help Myles, Jessi swooped in. "I'm Jessi. I am also in Mrs. Cameron's English class and can show you where it is. I was the new girl not too long ago; it's not fun. Let me see your schedule, maybe we have other classes together. You are welcome to spend the day with me until you get a sense of where things are," she said in her typically unemotional way.

Jessi and Myles continued to class, Myles chattering gratefully the entire way.
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The revelation that Amanda was capable of being so heartless was disturbing. How could I have been blind to this? Clearly, she was comfortable with cruelty and had no doubt exhibited signs in the else had I missed? And who else was I wrong about? I didn't know and was worried to find out.

Kyle went through the rest of his day in a daze; he was reeling from his realization that Amanda was not as perfect as he had always assumed.

The first person to successfully jolt him out of frozen state was Declan during their study period. "Dude, what's up with you? You've been acting weird all day!" Declan whispered emphatically.

"I saw Amanda do something out of character, and it threw me off. I don't know how I could have been so wrong about her! And now what do I do? I was about to share all my secrets with her, and I'm just not sure what to do!" Kyle exclaimed.

After apologizing to everyone for interrupting their study time and grovelling to the librarian for the disturbance, Declan and Kyle turned to each other once again. Declan gestured to Kyle's notebook.

That's rough, man. I'm not surprised, though. It's always the "nice girls" that have the biggest mean streak. I saw her blow the new kid off this morning, I'm guessing that's what we're talking about?

Yes, it is. If not for Jessi, Myles would have been abandoned in the halls on his first day!

Pretty cool of Jessi to step in, hey? She's really grown a lot since we first met her. I wouldn't sweat it about Amanda. First loves rarely last, man. Sad but true.

She really has, hasn't she? Thanks, Declan.

As I thought more about the whole exchange from this morning, the more I realised that while I had been wrong about Amanda's character, I wasn't wrong about Jessi. She had shown enormous growth and strength of character during our ordeal with Latnok, and now was stepping up in other ways as well. She was extraordinary.
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When the final bell rang, Kyle groaned as he thought of his upcoming conversation with Amanda. He knew what he had to do, and he knew it was going to be unpleasant. Gathering his books, he headed towards the park.

As Kyle approached the park, he saw Amanda already sitting on their bench. Knowing what he was about to do, he felt a twinge inside as he noticed that she was as beautiful as ever. As he got closer, Amanda jumped up and reached for him. Kyle sidestepped giving her a hug and stood just close enough to speak comfortably.

"Kyle? Is something wrong?" Amanda asked quizzically.

"You could say that. I've been thinking today and I realised I can't tell you my secrets, Amanda. It wouldn't be fair to expect you to keep my story to yourself when I have no intention of being with you in any way except as friends," Kyle spoke slowly, because while it was true, he was still hesitant to cause Amanda any pain.

"What? Kyle, where is this coming from?" Amanda shrieked.

"I'm sorry, Amanda. The last thing I want to do is hurt you, but I realised today that I can't be with you," Kyle said firmly.

Amanda's mouth opened and closed several times before she spun around and ran out of the park, tears streaming down her face. Kyle watched her go sadly, before following her down the road to their homes.

Walking towards home, I could Amanda's erratic heartbeat and the sounds of Shostakovich pounding from her piano. Wincing, I pushed Amanda from my mind. Today had been a day of great discovery, and I couldn't wait to share everything I had learned with Jessi. Pausing, I realised that she was who I rushing home to; she was the one I wanted to share things with and laugh with and hug and maybe even kiss some more. How had I been blind to the fact that I was in love with her? Jessi was indeed my soulmate.

When Kyle walked up to the Trager house, he listened for heartbeats to see who was home. To his great relief, he only heard Jessi's. Walking up behind Jessi, Kyle swept her up in a big hug, burying his face in her neck and breathing her in as she returned his hug.

"Amanda sounds upset. I take it your talk with her didn't go well. Are you okay, Kyle?" Jessi asked sweetly.

"I'm better now. I've realised a lot of things today, Jessi. The most important of which is that you are the one I want to be with, not Amanda," Kyle replied, still hugging her tight. Jessi gasped in delight and pulled Kyle's head towards her for a kiss.

Next door, Amanda shrieked as all her lights blew out.
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A/N Shostakovich is the first composer that came up when I googled angry classical piano music, hence why it's in the story. I hope you liked my first try at writing! See you soon!