Flora's Pov

I ran out of the room sobbing and ready to be swallowed into nothing. I felt sick. Sides heaving in and out, breaths coming out quick and uneven. I slowed my pace and entered one of the storage facilities inside the ship. It was mostly empty but had a few stray boxes lying around. I lent my forehead against the cold metal wall; it felt good against my heated features. No matter how many times I tried to process in my mind what had just happened, my brain just kept on jamming. Freezing itself like pressing pause on a movie just before Amira joined Heelia and I. After that it was a blur, a blur that I'd quite happily forget. I just couldn't believe that Heelia would just assume that I didn't love him anymore, didn't he realize how much I cared about him. Suddenly a nasty voice entered my head confirming my worst fear. Or maybe he was just waiting to break up with you but was to polite to tell he didn't- I cut it off before it could continue. I had heard enough. Wait the voice whispered softly. Or maybe he said what he said because he couldn't bear the thought of you being unhappy because of him. Now that sounded more like Heelia thought Flora and couldn't help but let a small smile creep its way onto her face.

Knock, knock.

Flora jumped startled, and glanced at the door.

Knock, Knock.

At least they're knocking thought Flora, not just barging in here a mad person. Slowly she got up and stroke over to the handle. Placing one delicate hand on it she twisted it slowly and pulled the door in one swift move open. There stood a desperate Heelia.

"Flora"

He cried out and hugged me. I didn't return the gesture.

"Flora I am so sorry, it's just when Amira told me about the book I just couldn't believe it than when you didn't say anything it was like you had confirmed she was telling the truth"

Sighed Heelia helplessly. I didn't meet his gaze.

"Flora"

He whispered softly. I looked at him with glassy eyes. Heelia stared back solemnly. Suddenly it was like everything was in fast motion. One second I was trying not to cry the next I am hugging Heelia smiling like there's no tomorrow. Suddenly I was laughing and crying at the same time with Heelia simply grinning, shoulders shaking with laughter.

"I love you so much Heelia"

I said between giggles.

"As I love you".

Than our lips met. My stomach fluttered and my heart warmed. It was pure bliss. When the kiss ended, hands entwined we walked back to the main area of the ship. As we entered everyone froze only moving their eyes to look at us. Riven was the one to break the silence.

"Well that didn't last long"

He sniggered. But that earned him was a bunch of death glares and a rather on the painful side punch from his girlfriend Musa.

"Ouch what was that for?"

Riven grumbled?

"For being an insensitive bastard"

Growled Musa angrily.

"Anyway"

Bloom said hastily.

"We are all glad you worked things out".

We nodded and I sat down abruptly pulling Heelia down with me. At that moment Amira appeared looking apparently as if she had been crying because of what she had caused. But when I looked into her eyes there was no remorse in them and I knew she had enjoyed every bit. But once again all my friends and even my boyfriend were fooled by her all over again. I gritted my teeth.

"Amira has something to explain to you guys as well as a well earned apology"

said Aisha eying Amira with narrowed eyes. Amira sniffed once than began in that stupid baby voice of hers.

"You see the reason why I came to Alfea was for a new start because of bullying"

I nearly choked on air in shock. But it wasn't the shock of the bullying. It was the shock that the others were buying this. How come it seemed to be me and only me that are able to see through her lies? Amira took a deep breath and continued.

"The bullies wouldn't leave me alone and made do stuff like flirting with your boyfriends and well the thing with you and Heelia"

She said and stared at the ground. I looked at Heelia to see if shared my thought but found much to horror that he had a rather understanding look on his face. Either Heelia was a really good actor or he actually believed her. And much to my dismay I had a feeling my answer was probably the second of the two. Suddenly the class incident flashed into my mind. Speaking up quickly and looking straight into cold blue eyes I took a deep breath, it was now or never.

"Is that all thy made you do"

I asked cautiously trying not give away what I was really asking. Amira shook her head.

"It only started recently. I emailed some of my old friends a couple days back about you guys and how I was going to meet up with your boyfriends but they some how found out and black mailed until I agreed about well what just happened and the flirting"

I stared at her dumb folded. The class incident had happened last week. Being mean to me had been something she'd done all on her own. I sighed composing myself and tried one last time.

"Are you sure that's all they told you to do"

I asked suspiciously. Once again Amira played dumb and answered yes, saying simply they hadn't been in touch since two days ago. I breathed out, mulling over whether or not I should tell everyone about what she said. She seemed to realize what I was going to do and closed her eyes sharply.

Don't you dare tell, Flora

Her icy whipped through my head. I jumped and looked at her in surprise. Opening her eyes once more she looked at me and smiled sweetly. I had to resist the urge to glare back bitterly. Instead I forced a smile and nodded. Seeming satisfied Amira went and sat down on the opposite side of the seating area to where I was, all the time staring at me with her beady little eyes. I dropped my gaze and closed my eyes wishing for this all to go away.

I hour later

I woken to sound of the motor being shut off with a rather loud screech. Uh oh I thought that doesn't sound good.

"I think I might have flooded it"

Sky spoke up sheepishly.

"You've done more than flood it Sky"

Answered Brandon who was already outside inspecting the engine.

"You've burst a petrol tank. Now we have barley any left led alone enough to get home with"

"I'm guessing we'll have to spend the night here? "

Quipped up Aisha.

"Yeah, we should have the tank fixed by tomorrow lunch time and I reckon we have petrol in the back anyway"

Answered Nabou in a matter of fact sort of way. I heard Stella groan in front of me.

"Noooo"

she wailed

"I hate when this happens".

I shook my head, one thing is for sure, Stella's "love" (more like hate) for camping will most defiantly never change.

"I'll get some fire wood"

I offered.

"That'll be great Flora"

Said Bloom quickly. I went to walk out the ship when a voice sounded behind me.

"Wait Flora can I come?"

Cried out Amira hurriedly. I sighed inwardly.

"Sure Amira"

I say through gritted teeth and forced politeness. Amira grinned and flounced off towards the valley. I had to run to catch up to her. So much for a nice walk I thought sadly. Suddenly I remembered the mind thing Amira had done to me in the ship. Before I could stop myself the words leapt of my tongue before I have a chance to even say goodbye.

"How could I hear your voice in my mind?"

I asked with a furrowed brow.

"Oh that"

Laughed Amira. Unlike Amira I couldn't see anything at all that was worth laughing about.

"It's my gift"

She said simply.

"I can teleport my voice into an others mind except I can't read it"

She said sounding rather annoyed.

"Oh"

I say stupidly.

"Look, can you like just keep what happened in class to yourself"

She snapped. I look up surprised at how rude she sounded. Come on Flora I thought.

"No"

I said boldly.

"I'm going to tell them what you said and what your gift is."

If looks could kill I would be long dead. Amira looked furious.

"Listen Flora"

she growled.

"And listen well, you will not tell anyone about what I said am I clear?"

I sucked in another breath, renewing my strength.

"I will Amira and there's nothing you can do to stop me"

I said with confidence. Amira simply smirked.

"Very well Flora. But let me tell you one last thing. Whether or not you tell them I will make your life hell."

"Is that a threat?"

I whisper all confidence drained.

"No Flora it's a promise. And I never break my promises"

She whispered acidly and with that she stormed off back to the ship.