The next morning I woke up and I saw Jenna out cold on her pillow. Alex was up reading a book with tons of pillows and a huge comforter piled around her. I was happy to see she didn't wake up looking perfect. I rolled over in bed and pulled my blankets off. Jenna stirred and blinked her eyes and rubbed her face.

"What time is it?" She mumbled and grabbed her pink glasses.

I checked the clock and groaned. "Seven." I grabbed my uniform and went to the bathroom. A very tired Jenna followed soon after.

I showered and blow dried my hair. I looked around and saw Jenna step out of a shower and Alex was doing her hair. I quickly snapped my fingers and my hair flattened and sat in ringlets. Alex was busy applying her makeup and I was finally ready to go down to breakfast. Jenna was still tired when we entered the dinning hall. I turned and Archer grab Alex's wrist and pull her over into the corner. I saw them seem to be fighting but I quickly looked away when I saw them kissing.

I walked to my first class and found I was a few minutes early and Archer was in it. He smiled at me. "Sophie," He rolled my name over his tongue. "Sophie, Sophia, how's it been?"

"Fine," I mumbled. I didn't want to talk to him. He was an Eye. The thought of his tattoo still burned in my mind and my hand.

Archer seemed offended. "I missed you, I wish you had written."

"No. I'm not going to fall for you, again. Until you've proven you're" I thought for a minute. "Different. I don't want to talk to you if you're still an Eye." I had started whispering so no one could hear me.

"Do you want me to take my shirt off and let you touch me?" He obviously didn't seem like it was a bad idea.

"No, I think Alex has that department covered."

Archer sighed. "Listen, it's not what you think. It's not a choice."

"So it's not a choice to kiss her?" I threw a little too much sarcasm into my words. "Or is it something she makes you do?"

"Sophie, it's not" He was interrupted by our teacher who sat down and slammed open a book and we both looked forward and I turned my attention to the teacher.

The rest of the day went by like normal. I only had a couple classes with Archer and Alex. Lunch seemed shorter and I was exhausted by the time I sat down for dinner. I groaned when Alex and Archer sat down across from me. Not again.

"Sophie," Archer leaned across the table. "Sophie, listen. Alex and I aren't what you think."

"Really? Because I think she's just using you." I didn't really think that.

"Why would you think that?" He was angry and he sat back up straight. Man, was he hot. I looked at the head of the room and saw Ms. Casnoff ready to give her speech.

"I hope you all had a wonderful day. And I hope you have a better one tomorrow. So please, enjoy!" We all started to load our plates with food. Jenna quickly engrossed herself in our conversation.

"So what were you and Archer talking about?" I nudged her with my elbow, but I dropped my arm when I saw him concentrating on his food.

I told her the whole story. "He's messing around with Alex. I know that's all it is. But apparently, it's not what I think."

"Hmm, at least they're not engaged." Jenna stuffed more chicken in her mouth.

I wrinkled my eyebrows. "But what if they are?"

Jenna shook her head. "It's not possible. He was engaged to Holly."

"But still," I broke off and decided to eat. Then, while we were eating the best chocolate cake I'd ever eaten, Ms. Casnoff stood up.

"Ladies and gentleman. I have a very special announcement. We will be having the head of the council come and inspect Hecate Hall. He will be coming next week, so I hope you're ready. Please, be on your best behavior." Archer smirked at that. "Also, if you are over the age of sixteen, you may request who you are engaged to. If you want to change it, please do so when he is here. It's more convenient." At the last part, Alex smiled and looked back at Archer. I couldn't read in to it anymore, it was driving me nuts.

"Jenna, why do you have to be sixteen to request it if you can know before?" I was utterly confused.

Jenna swallowed her food. "Because, they don't want you to freak out before. Your parents can tell you or whatever, but you can't request a change or ask to know from the Council until you're sixteen."

"Weird," I mumbled.

After dinner we went upstairs. As soon as I had on my pajamas and sat on my bed, I fell asleep. I heard Jenna fall asleep and Alex was tossing and turning all night.

This chapter is shorter, but like the last chapter, I'm still editing like crazy. I just wanted to get it up here so you all can review it and help me make it better. Reviews are wanted and appreciated!