Newt just wants to find the perfect girl for him just as Tyler and Rorii move to DC. Watch as these two wacky best friends get into some pretty wacky situations with Cory, Meena, and Newt… and Stickler? Before they get an even bigger surprise. Learning what it means to fall in love.

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When You Look Me in the Eyes

By: Syrus Fanatic 4-Ever (beta by Divine Child)

SF4E: A new chappie with new twists, especially concerning Tyler's past.

DC: Along with some more CoryxMeena fluffage!

SF4E: Don't forget Stickler and Rorii!

DC: Shall I say the disclaimer, Imoto-chan?

SF4E: Hai.

DC: Disclaimer: We do not own Cory in the House or anything else related to Disney Channel except for our OCs. We also do not own any songs we may mention.

SF4E: Review! Please do not flame!

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The storm had started late that night. Lightning flashed as thunder rumbled, sending chills down Tyler's spine as she sat up in bed. The nightmares she constantly had were always worse during thunder storms. She had trained herself a long time ago not to sleep during them.

"Are you alright?" Mrs. Allens asked, opening the door, and entering the bedroom quietly.

"Yes, Kaasan," Tyler nodded.

The woman ran her hands through her auburn red hair. It was the same shade as Rorii's and was just as beautiful. Rorii was basically a clone of her mother, the only difference being their eyes. Mrs. Allen's eyes were heterochromatic; one blue, the other brown. Rorii had her father's hazel green eyes.

"Do you want to come spend the night in my room?" She asked.

"Okay,"

Tyler climbed out of bed and picked up her Pichu plushie and followed her out of the room, down the hall, and into Mr. and Mrs. Allens' bedroom. Rorii's father was currently on a business trip. Tyler climbed into the bed next to her Kaasan and let the petite woman hold her comfortingly.

"My precious Tyler Arikusandoria…"

"Kaasan…"

"I love you so much… you don't have to worry anymore…" Mrs. Allens continued.

"I know…"

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"Made it,"

The young girl shook off the rain and let her damp raven hair fall to her elbows. Ice green eyes looked up at the household of William and Monica Allens. She wore a red, black, grey, and white stripped toboggan, a longsleeved red and black stripped shirt underneath a white t-shirt, a pair of black jeans, white and red Velcro Reeboks, black fingerless gloves with a red crescent moon on each front of the hand, and a red crescent moon pendent on a white chain.

"Alicia," She turned to her companion.

He was a boy with shaggy caramel brown locks that fell to his collar. His eyes were a warm chocolate brown. He looked at the girl beside him. He was wearing a dark grey hoodie with a dragon on the back, a dark red t-shirt, stone-wash jeans, and red Chuck Taylors.

"What's wrong, Jaden?" She asked curiously.

"I have a bad feeling about this," Jaden responded.

"She's my twin sister; I have to let her know that I'm still alive." Alicia said firmly.

"I know that, but what if you put her in such a state of shock that it drives her to insanity?" Jaden continued.

"That's not going to happen."

Jaden took her hand and tugged, "No, Alicia, we can't. You have to wait until the time is right." He started to steer her down the street.

Alicia reluctantly allowed Jaden to drag her back to the cab that was waiting for them. They climbed in and Jaden gave the driver their destination. Alicia watched through the rain-streaked window as they passed the Allens' residence.

"I'll come back into your life soon, Tyler Arikusandoria." She vowed.

She had been trying so hard to find her twin sister since the accident. Jaden's family had managed to pull her out of the vehicle and saved her life. Racked with grief, Alicia had been living with his family until she had the will to live a normal life again. It had been years since she had really known who she really was. She was adopted and raised properly and had even fallen in love again, something she wasn't sure was possible after the loss of Cameron, but Jaden had been there for her.

Jaden Stryder had made her want to love again.

He made her want to try and have a future.

Alicia Takara Akatsuki was going to have that future.

No matter what...

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"My father totally loves you guys!" Meena squealed as the three of them got ready to go to the movies.

"Meena, um, I hope you don't mind, but I invited my History Project partner to come with us. He's such a nice boy and I didn't want him to feel left out when he overheard me talking about our plans this weekend." Rorii said as she brushed her long gorgeous hair.

Meena and Tyler froze and whispered in horror, "Stickler?"

Rorii nodded, "Yup!"

"You're sitting by him, not me, and if you try to switch seats, then you're dead." was all Meena would say.

They finished getting dressed.

Meena was wearing a pair of khaki skorts, a white off-the-shoulder top, flip-flops, and a Bahavian necklace.

Rorii had changed into a pair of dark red jeans, a white tank with an angel winged heart décor on the front, and a dark red denim vest.

Tyler had been forced into a skirt, one that was dark purple and zipped at the sides, black leggings that went to her knees, black ankle socks, her skate shoes, a longsleeved black shirt, and a purple t-shirt that said "PH34R T3H CUT3 ON3Z" written on the front, and her toboggan in place.

"Let's go!" Rorii cheered as Newt arrived to pick them up.

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The theater wasn't crowded so Cory, Meena, Newt, Tyler, Rorii, and Stickler managed to get a row to themselves. Cory was dressed in a button-down green and white plaid shirt, jeans, and sneakers. Newt had put on a dark purple t-shirt over a longsleeved white one, baggy black jeans, and his own skate shoes. Stickler was once again wearing a white dress shirt, black dress pants, and his black tie.

"Kinda feels like a date," Newt chuckled, rubbing the back of his neck, as he looked at his friends (and Stickler).

Stickler, Tyler, and Meena turned pink at that statement.

The previews started. Cory exchanged a small fleeting glance with Newt before he yawned, putting his arm back, and then slyly putting it on Meena's shoulders. Surprisingly, Meena didn't shrug him off, and actually rested her head on his shoulder. Cory was grinning happily, inwardly doing a happy dance, while Stickler eyed them bewildered.

Rorii went to grab a handful of popcorn, accidentally brushing her hand against Stickler's, resulting in his cheeks to stain red in a blush.

"Whoops," She giggled, "Sorry, Jason."

Tyler and Newt both stared at Rorii in shock. Not only had she broken Stickler, she had called him by his first name!!

"He's found the Who!" Newt hissed in excitement.

Tyler laughed softly and then eyed his hand resting idly on the arm rest. Her throat went dry as temptations to take his hand went through her mind. Biting her lip, Tyler crossed her arms over her stomach, digging her nails into her sides, and forcing herself to focus on the movie and not the boy next to her.

"You okay?" Newt noticed, concern in his piercing blue eyes immediately.

"Y-Yes," Tyler squeaked, lowering her eyes.

Newt bit his lip before putting an arm around Tyler's shoulders and drawing her close. She squeaked again, especially when he took his other arm, and wrapped it around her too. Locking his fingers together, Newt rested his cheek on the crown of Tyler's head, comforting her.

No boy had ever comforted Tyler in so long…

Her little brother Bryan used too. He was very close to Tyler and she had adored her baby brother from the moment of his birth. He was the baby of the family and he loved all of his big sisters. Mariah had been closer to Alicia and Nova. Yoshio had been the heart of the family. Cameron had been the "almost son-in-law" that Nova would fuss over.

All that changed because of a reckless driver not paying attention to the road.

The Akatsuki family was dead, its only survivor Tyler, who barely understood what it was like to be a normal human being…

She barely had the will to live while they rested in the earth, their spirits in heaven…

Tyler feared losing anyone ever again. She feared waking up to find another person, another piece of her heart, gone forever…

"Everything's going to be okay," Newt promised, "I'm not goin' anywhere, Ty…"

She blushed hotly.

Newt Livingston was reading her like an open book, something that not even Rorii could do.

And it scared Tyler.

She had always been the kind of girl that hid her face, so afraid to tell the world what she had to say. However, Newt could read her as clear as day.

Why could he and no one else?

Tyler shifted slightly but didn't pull away.

Stickler glanced at Rorii out of the corners of his eyes, "Rorii?"

"Hmm?" Her hazel green eyes pierced him.

Stammering and tongue-tied, Stickler lost all train of thought, and gave up. Rorii giggled before turning back to the movie, aware of him gazing at her. Meena and Cory were snuggled together, whispering softly, and surprisingly Meena leaned up at one point, pressing her lips to Cory's. Newt squeezed Tyler gently and she gave him a small smile.

Rorii was grinning wildly by the time the lights came back on and the credits were rolling across the screen.

"So are you two official?" Rorii inquired to Cory and Meena, who were stretching.

Blushing, Meena and Cory exchanged a glance, embarrassed they had been caught, and caught by Rorii nonetheless. Cory raised an eyebrow and Meena gave a small nod.

"Yeah, we are." Cory grinned, taking Meena's hand, and lacing their fingers together.

Rorii turned to Stickler, "I'll walk you outside, Jason."

Stickler stiffened, "O-Okay," He stuttered.

Rorii giggled again as she saw Newt and Tyler, who had dozed off at some point. Newt had his arms wrapped tightly around the half-Japanese girl, his cheek resting on the crown of her head, and she was leaning on his shoulder, one arm hugging herself, while her other gripped Newt's shirt.

"Aw…" Meena sighed.

Rorii and Stickler left the new couple and headed outside into the night air. The shorter girl gazed up at him.

"We're getting together this weekend to finish our project, right?" She asked, batting her eyes at him.

Stickler finally found his voice, "Yeah. Is the Liberry alright?"

Rorii nodded, "There's your limo. Later, Scarecrow! I'll call you!"

"I had fun, Rorii. Thanks for inviting me." Stickler said, as he opened the door, and went to climb inside.

"Me too, Jason! Bye!"

Stickler sighed as the door shut and they drove passed Rorii. Blushing again, he leaned against the leather seats, picturing Rorii's smiling face in his mind. His lips formed a smile.

The lovebug had bitten and succeeded.

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"The movie's over? Not awesome." grumbled Newt, jerking awake.

Tyler shifted slightly but didn't wake.

"I'm afraid to move her…" Meena admitted.

Newt came up with a bright solution. He moved Tyler's arms around his neck and then picked her up. She was still fast asleep by the time Rorii came wondering back inside. She had her cell phone out.

"Limo's here," She informed them in a whisper.

Newt, still carrying Tyler like she weighed nothing instead of the one-hundred and twenty-five pounds she did, headed for the door with Rorii, Cory, and Meena right behind him. Rorii opened the door and Newt slid inside first, shifting Tyler to his lap, and he brushed a crimped dark brown strand out of her face. Cory shut the door as quietly as possible behind him. Meena then cuddled up to him while Rorii continued to observe her sleeping 'sister' and Newt.

"Newt, can I ask you something?" Rorii abruptly blurted out.

The blonde met her eyes, "Yeah?"

Biting her lip, Rorii twirled an auburn curl around her finger, before bluntly asking, "Do you like Imoto-chan?"

Cory and Meena froze, watching Newt, and waiting his response. The blonde turned pink, looked at the sleeping girl in his arms, and slowly opened his mouth to respond.

"Rorii… I think I do."

"Really? I knew it!" Rorii squealed as loudly as she dared.

Meena smiled and said, "That's great, Newt."

Cory nodded, "Yeah, Ty and you'd make a cute couple."

"Rorii, before the accident, did Tyler ever have a boyfriend?" Newt suddenly inquired.

Rorii's eyebrows met as she thought about it.

"No… but I do remember she really liked a guy… but he turned her down in a really mean way. Her twin sister beat the snot out of the guy."

"Sounds like Alicia and Tyler were close," Meena mused.

"They were… Tyler was closer to her baby brother, Bryan, though."

Newt growled slightly, "That guy was an idiot for hurting Ty."

Rorii nodded, "Amen, brother."

"Didn't Alicia have a boyfriend?" Cory said.

"Yeah, Cameron," Rorii sighed, "He was a sweet guy… it's a shame he passed too… Alicia and Cameron dated for almost three years when the accident occurred."

Newt brushed his fingertips across Tyler's face before staring out the window.

"I wish that somehow, Tyler could see a trace of her family again…"

"Don't we all, Newt… don't we all…" Rorii whispered.

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Jaden sighed, "Ali, come to bed."

Alicia shook her head, "I can feel her, Jaden. She's in pain."

"I told you, you'll shock her too much and it'll make Tyler crack. Do you want to put her in a psyche ward?"

"No…"

Jaden walked across the hotel room and touched Alicia's shoulder. She reached up, gripping his hand, and she began to cry. Comforting her, Jaden wrapped his arms around Alicia tightly, lightly kissing the side of her neck, and whispering words of ease.

"Come to bed," Jaden whispered again.

This time, Alicia did as he said.

"Soon, love, soon... you'll be with your twin sister again…" He promised.

Kissing her lightly on the lips, Jaden covered Alicia with the blanket, before he moved to the other side of the bed, laying down with his back to her, and he closed his own eyes.

He would see Alicia smile again…

Even if it was the last thing he ever did.

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DC: (SQUEE!) Imoto-chan, that was so cute! The fluff was perfect!

SF4E: Mwhahaha, I have updated… with fluff!!

DC: I loved the Stickler x Rorii fluff and especially the Meena x Cory fluff!

SF4E: I like the plot twist…

DC: Please update, Imoto-chan!

SF4E: I promise I will, but only if people review.

DC: You heard her folks! Review, love, don't flame!

SF4E: Ciao!