Third Chapter! R&R! Enjoy! Ooh, and I know this is late, but HAPPY 2009!! :D What did you guys do on the actual New Years day? I went to Times Square. W00t!!~
Chapter 3: Jealousy and Friendships
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"Ever? Are you there?" Mrs. Xena asked. Ever looked up from her notebook.
"Yes, Mrs. Xena," sighed Ever.
"Alright, then what's the square root of 104?"
"Oh, um...," It really was a no-brainer, but Ever just couldn't concentrate today.
"That proves that you aren't listening," said Mrs Xena. "And it also says that you have no concentration today. Now I suggest that you better listen or some serious measures will be reached."
"Yes, ma'am."
The day went on like that. Ever never participated, never looked up from her books, and never talked to anyone. She was practically a loner that day.
"BRRRRRIIIIINNNNNGGGGGGGG!!!!"
The bell signaled lunch. Students gathered to the lunch room and grabbed whatever food they desired to eat. Ever took half a bagel and a juice pouch. She sat in the bery back of the cafeteria, where no one could bother her.
Ten minutes into her meal were full of quietness, until-
"Is this seat taken?"
Ever recognized the melodic voice. She looked up.
Avery.
"Actually," Ever sneered. "No one can sit here."
Avery raised an eyebrow. "Is that so? Well, there's no where else to sit. And you have no idea where the 'vacant' seats are." Avery laughed and sat down anyway.
"Hey," said Ever. "I said no one can sit here. Don't you understand english?"
Avery sighed, and then smiled. When she smiled, she used her eyes. It was the kind of smile you'd try to imitate in front of the mirror, though would never succeed. It was the "Avery Smile".
"Oh, Evie," said Avery. "Don't be so naive."
"Naive?" growled Ever. "And how am I naive, Miss Perfect?" Avery flinched ever-so-slightly.
"Well," said Avery, "I can see that you still didn't let the past behind."
"Psh," said Ever, "that's no reason to call someone naive."
"Well," laughed Avery. "I guess you're right."
"Yeah, aren't I?" Ever used a heavily sarcastic tone.
"Evie," said Avery.
"Don't call me that!" spat back Ever. "Don't you DARE call me that!!"
"Well, what am I suppoed to call you? Evelyn?" Evelyn was Ever's true name, though no one else knew. Ever glared at her.
"'Ever' is just fine, thank you very much!" Avery rolled her eyes and picked up her tray. She stood up.
"If you're gonna act like a child, then fine. I just wanted to make amends with you. Is that so difficult?" Avery was about to walk away, but not before adding,
"And I heard what Mello said about you. It's a shame he thinks you're such a nuisance,"
With a smirk, she gracefully walked away, leaving Ever sitting alone at the table, wide-eyed and in disbelief.
"...She can't be serious..."
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Ever sighed as she walked up to L. L had been like a big brother to her ever since her arrival. At least someone was nice to her.
"L?" Ever's high-pitched voice called. The tall, black-haired detective looked down at her with curious, black panda-like eyes and a small smile.
"Ever," he said, "how are you?"
"Not well," Ever replied sadly. "But, aside from that fact, can you please switch me with another roommate? I really really am not comfortable living with..."
"With Avery?" L finished for her. Ever nodded solemnly.
"Well, I'll see what I can do," L said as he patted her smooth, black hair. Ever smiled for the first time that day,
"Thank you, L!"
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DNDNDNDNDN
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Ever sat in her new room. It was plain, with two beds--just like any other room. Ever was the only one living in that room as well. It didn't really matter. She was used to being alone.
Before, Ever had quietly packed her belongings, which weren't much, in her khaki duffle bag when Avery was taking a shower. She didn't even left a note or a goodbye. She just left and trotted down the hallway to room 203. It was fairly new and just remodeled, which meant it was probably cleaner than the other orphans' rooms.
Ever sighed in relief as she lay on her back. As she closed her eyes, memories bean to flow in.
"Evie!" Avery shouted as she waved her long, slender arms in the air, trying to get her friend's attention.
Ever smiled as she took clumsy steps towards her, almost tripping over her own two feet.
"Avi!" Ever laughed as she finally managed to get to Avery.
"You know what day tomorrow is?" Avery asked suddenly.
"What?"
Avery giggled slyly. "Mello's birthday,"
Ever went about ten shades of red before saying, "And why are you telling me this?"
Avery rolled her eyes and shook her head, smiling.
"Because," she said, "you LIKE him. Doi."
"I do not!" Ever stammered. "I just find him a bit-"
"Sexy?"
"Avi!!"
"Haha, sorry, I couldn't resist,"
"Yeah, well next time try to."
The two girls stood in silence, feeling the slight breeze blow through their long locks before Avery once again broke the silence.
"So what do you plan on getting him?" she asked.
Ever flushed. "I have no clue."
"Hmmm, tell you what. Why don't you get him something like, oh I don't know, chocolate?"
"Ugh," said Ever. "Are you serious? He has like a dozen of those already."
"Yeah, so? He treats them like his little children. I'm sure he won't mind having more." Avery said.
Ever sighed. "That sounded really wrong, but okay."
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"You think he'll like it?" Ever asked, holding up a big basket wrapped with chocolate bars, chocolate candy, and chocolate anything you could name. It was almost half the size of Ever's body!
"Whoa," breathed Avery. "How much?"
"Thirty five pounds," sighed Ever.
"WHAT?! Are you crazy? Return that thing!" Avery exclaimed.
"Too late," said Ever. "The merchant dude left."
"Oh, well. Guess you'll have to settle for that. Hurry up, class is about to start. Just give it to him before then."
"O-Okay,"
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But, sadly, Ever had chickened out. She had left the basket full of goodies in Mello's bedroom instead, leaving it anonymous. Ever regretted it now, one year later. But, there was nothing she could do. She sighed, mentally slapping herself for being so stupid. She then flipped to her side and tried to fall asleep.
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Mello looked at the chocolate bar in his hands, hesitating to tear off the wrapper as he would with his other bars.
"Dude." Matt said, not moving his eyes from the screen of his DS, "Just open that damn thing already,"
Mello sighed as he slowly unwrapped it. Matt was kind of surprised that Mello didn't snap at him as usual, but nontheless resumed back to his game.
Something just didn't seem right about eating this chocolate bar just yet. Mello, well, being Mello, however, he'd just shake off the annoying feeling and dive in to his sweet deliciousness. And that's exactly what he did. Though, even when he took a hearty bite, it still didn't seem right. Something was pondering at the back of his mind, where he just couldn't figure out.
Then, he threw the chocolate wrapper towards the direction of the wastebasket, but it missed, and landed right next to a big empty basket.
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OKAY! Sorry this chapter was short, but I was in a real rush because I have to put my brother to sleep. So, please Review! I know some people have put this story on their Alerts or whatever, but I really want to hear from you guys! It really makes my day. Plus, it really gives me a boost on reviewing. And if you want a quicker chapter, PLEASE REVIEW!! :P
-Michiko
