Again, relitively short. Most of the chapters will be about Cleo trying to cope, and Lewis POV sometimes. I know some people want Rikki and Emma in it more, but they are just side characters for this story Read and Review please!!
**Cleo POV**
"Ugh, turn it off!" I moaned at the clock going off next to me. I slapped it a few times before I could find the snooze button. I groaned and sat up in bed. I hated getting up on school mornings, but that just meant more time for me to be with Lewis. With that thought I jumped out of bed and put on my usual attire; Jean mini skirt and a pink tank top. I quickly brushed my teeth and hair and grabbed a banana before running out the door. I put in my ear buds and listened to a few tunes on the walk to Emma's. I couldn't help but think of the way Lewis sat down next to Quincy and the concern was almost lovingly. I shook my head and erased the thought. There was no way Lewis would do that to me, he loves me, remember.
"Emma! Come on or we'll be late for school." I shouted to the open window.
"Sorry! I accidentally spilled some water on my hand, be down in a minute." she said, starting what sounded like a blow dryer. Just then, Rikki showed up behind me.
"Is she having another one of those 'moments'?" she asked cheekily. We all knew Emma had the worst trouble with turning into a mermaid, she lived by the water. And not being able to touch it just kills her. We heard the blow dryer turn off and in a matter of minutes Emma was downstairs.
"Hey guys." she panted. Rikki popped a smile and together we walked to school.
"So Quincy is staying with Lewis Eh?" Rikki said, elbowing me in the arm painlessly.
"It's whatever, I think it's great for people to come down here from different countries to spend time here." I said. Although that much was true, I wasn't exactly comfortable having her stay with Lewis.
**Lewis POV**
"Quincy, are you ready yet?" I asked, knocking at the door.
"Almost!" she called. I guess she was just nervous for the first day. I went back to the kitchen and got an orange from the fridge. As I closed it a nervous looking Quincy came out of the guest bedroom. She had her hair straightened with a black borre on her head. Her clothes were top fashion, not something that I usually paid attention to, but they fit her body so well, and she didn't hide behind her bangs like Cleo did.
"Wow, you look...wow" I said, my eyes bugging. She giggled and put her backpack on.
"Well? Are we going or what!" she cheered. Together we walked out the door and headed to schoool. I didn't live too far away, maybe just a block or two.
"So? Are you excited or what!" I asked happily, she smiled.
"Definitely! Maybe a slight bit nervous." she said shakily.
"Well don't let the nerves get to you, everybody at school is nice." I consoled. Soon we were at school and we stood outside the front doors. She grabbed my arm and shook a bit.
"I'm really nervous." she said quietly. I put my arm around her shoulders.
"Don't worry, you're gonna be fine." We walked in just as Cleo Emma and Rikki were closing their lockers.
**Cleo POV**
"Hey guys." Lewis said awkwardly, not releasing his grip on her shoulder. Quincy blushed and put her head down.
"I-I-I'm uhh...i'm sorry." she said quietly.
"Lewis, can I speak with you for a moment?" I asked. He released his grip finally and walked with me outside. "Why was your hand around her?" I asked. Lewis sighed.
"Ok, it's not what it looks like, she was just nervous-" I cut him off.
"They you could have said 'it's ok' or give her a pat, not hold onto her like that!" I cried, crossing my hands over my chest.
"I wasn't holding her Cleo! She's just a friend! Could you stop being so jealous?" he asked, his voice was raised with anger. I stormed back in where Rikki, Emma, and Quincy sat. "Cleo don't be mad at me!" He said. Quincy leaned against the lockers, her face still flushing.
"I-I-I'm really." she started, her knees started to buckle. Luckily, lewis caught her in time.
"Quincy, are you ok, Quincy!" he said loudly. She grabbed his hand and motioned to her bag. Lewis pulled out some pills and she took one. Within a matter of a few minutes she stood up again.
"Cleo, don't do that to Quincy, she's got a medical problem!" He stated, his arm supporting her. My eyes welled up with tears and I ran out. I couldn't stand it when Lewis and I fought. I ran to biology, but the class only made me think of Lewis more. He helped me study when my grades were bad. I stared at the board as she talked about mitosis and wiped a stray tear from my face. Maybe Lewis didn't love me anymore.
**Lewis POV**
"Here is your first class, I'll be here afterward to take you to your next one." I said calmly, hiding the fury inside me. Quincy looked up at me, her eyes red, she'd obviously been crying.
"I'm sorry...this is all my fault." she quivered. I held her shoulders and shushed her.
"Don't worry, it's just a disagreement with Cleo and I, you had nothing to do with it." I wiped a tear from her cheek and she smiled.
"Thanks, Lewis." she stood on her tiptoes to hug me. I smiled, even though we were just friends, acquaintances, I couldn't help feeling like I wanted something more. Something more than I've ever felt with Cleo. That made me realize something, maybe we weren't soul mates, maybe we weren't even made for each other at all...maybe me and Quincy were destined. It was only a 1 in 250 chance of me getting her. But some part of me didn't want to let Cleo go either. I was in a big predicament.
**Later that day, after school**
I paced around the math wing, waiting for Quincy to show up. I could have swore I told her right after class. Just then, I saw her hat at the top of the stairs.
"Quincy! There you are!" then I looked next to her and saw Nate. I still remembered the time he flipped me over at the Juice net, after that, we just haven't been very good friends.
"Nate was nice enough to show me to the stairs." She said nicely. "Thank you." Nate grinned.
"How about you thank me by going out on a date with me tonight?" He asked, reaching for her hand. She quickly took it back.
"Umm, no thank you Nate." She said politely, her voice a bit on edge. He frowned.
"Oh come on! I'm a nice guy, i'll take you somewhere nice. It's not like you have a boyfriend or anything." He said, stepping closer. Quincy started shaking and I decided to act.
"Actually, we're going on a date tonight, aren't we, Quincy." I said, nodding towards her. Her eyes sparkled with happiness.
"Oh yes! I'm so excited, let's go Lewis." she grabbed my hand and together we walked home.
"Well, we showed Nate!" I laughed, thinking how great I was to pull such a prank.
"So where are we going tonight." She asked, I stopped. Did she think I was serious?
"How about a movie?" I said, not thinking. I had a girlfriend! What was I doing!
"Sounds great." She said, kissing me on the lips. My heart sang with love, and for a moment, I felt as if I was flying. I never felt this way when I kissed Cleo. As soon as we got home I had to make a call.
"Hello." The voice on the other line said.
"Cleo, listen." I started
"I'm so sorry. I was over reacting, I'm sorry! Please don't be mad at me Lewis, I love you." She said, waiting for the response of 'me too' but it never came. "Lewis?" She asked shakily.
"Cleo, I don't think we're going to work out... I think I love...Love, Quincy." I said, hoping that for some reason she would tell me that she didn't love me either. The line was silent. "Cleo, are you all right?" I asked. I heard stifled sobs on the other side of the line.
"I'll do whatever you want Lewis, I'll cut all my hair off, what do I need to do to make you happy." she cried, her voice cracking.
"Nothing Cleo...we're over." I hung up the phone.
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Emmagene
