I am SO sorry for the late update and short chap, but please, bear with it for a few chaps. Thanks to everyone who read, reviewed and clicked on this story and chap. WOW !!!!!! This story has 60 over reviews !!!!! THANKS YOU GUYS !!!!! And what's more, it has only six chaps ( count out this one ). Thanks a lot you guys !!!! Anyways, let's get on with the chap !

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Chap. 7 : Unfamiliar Feelings

I reached school at 7 a.m. Mr. Kim didn't seem to mind me being late. But that wasn't a reason for me to be late always. Thanks to that Tala for that. School went on as usual. Recess at the table was awkwardly quiet. Everything wasn't supposed to be what it was that time. Tyson eating quietly, the girls not having their girly chats and stuff, the cheerful people being depressed, Tala not having any indecent women by his side and Kai being dark. I gulped silently, hoping this was all some stupid prank to test each other. God I felt like I was stuck between the cold war. And it wasn't very nice.

Suddenly, Lei, who was sitting beside, stood up and left without a word, leaving her tray that was still full of food there. I blinked. Was it just me or did I just see a flash of sadness in her eyes ? After Lei's departure, the girls slowly stood up one by one and left. I followed them, leaving the boys in silence-it was already silent enough-as they sighed. What the hell was happening ? Everything wasn't right, including me.

" Maxine, what's going on ?" I asked the brunette as she frowned.

" It's actually good that you didn't know, or you'd be shivering mentally. Whenever the boss gets angry, the workers are in trouble. To prevent themselves from being fired, they shut their mouths." She explained quietly as I nodded.

" I see. Do they do this often ?"

" Not really. Only a few times." She sighed.

" Watch out for Kai unless you want to get your butt kicked." Salima interrupted.

" Yeah … Don't go find yourself trouble. It's bad." Mariam frowned.

" Sigh … It all goes back to square one. I still remember the first time those two met. Not really a good intro though …" Hilary trailed off.

" Anyway, just be aware of your surroundings. A killer is on the loose." Said Maxine, coming to a conclusion as this conversation ended with a nod.

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Tala had also warned me about Richard the other day. In a rough way too. At least I thought so. He was so close to me that time. I thought I would just pass out there since my heart stopped beating instantly for a few seconds. My thoughts drifted to the guy. My feelings for him were confused. I started hating him when I went in the school but now, I didn't know whether I hate him or think of him as a friend. A voice made me jump back to reality.

" Lizzie ?" said Lei as I raised my head from my desk.

" Yeah what's up ?" I asked.

" School's over." Maxine notified.

" Oh." I said, surprised. The classroom was empty, except for us. The boys were outside the classroom, some leaning against the walls and some against the door frame. My heart skipped when I noticed Tala looking at the ceiling. Argh ! What am I thinking !?

" You're doing it again." Salima frowned as I jumped.

" Doing what ?" I asked blankly.

" You've been staring into space for the last few minutes. What's wrong with you ? Are you sick or something ?" Hilary asked worriedly.

" It's nothing." I convinced them when Mariam placed her hand on my forehead.

" She's a bit warm." Shit, must have been the heat of the blush I had just now.

" C'mon. We'll take you home." Lei said as I stood up.

" But I have work now !" I protested.

" Skip it then." Maxine said simply as she grabbed my hand.

When we reached the classroom door, the boys were gone.

" They probably were sick of waiting." Lei bit her lip.

" Sorry." I apologized.

" It's not your fault." Maxine smiled as we headed home.

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We sat Lei's car back to my home. Her driving was sorta speedy. Perhaps it was because of her mood. She was wearing sunglasses so I couldn't see her expression. Her face was grim though. In a few minutes, we reached the gates.

" Wow. Your house is …"

" Small. Yes, I know." I interrupted.

" No, it's nice. It was a warm feeling." Lei smiled.

" Yeah, it's warm on the outside but the people living inside it are having cold war problems." I mumbled. " Bye !! Thanks for the ride !"

" It's nothing. See you tomorrow !" Maxine grinned as they sped off.

' Great. I'll get my salary cut if this goes on.' I thought before entering my house.

Inside, was all bright. Was this how the afternoon in this house supposed to be ? Lily was in her room. Libby was out. I noticed a new pair of shoes when I placed my shoes on the rack. I wondered who it was. I entered the living room and -much to my surprise- found Tala Ivanov sitting in the couch.

" Yo." He greeted when he saw me.

" What are you doing here ?" I asked warily.

But before I could reply, an eerie and high-pitched voice broke our conversation.

" TALA-KUN !!!!" it squealed as Tala sighed. I froze when Lily bounced her way through to the redhead hugged him. My jaw instantly dropped. HOLY SHIT !!!!! Not her again !!!!

" Hey Lizzie." Lily greeted, grinning evilly as I sighed. I wasn't in the mood for having fights.

" It's a wonder you still remember my name, Lily. Seeing that you remember only your previous 'toys' names." I commented dryly.

" It's none of your business who I go out with." She sneered.

" Indeed. That's the only thing I agree with you." I nodded my head before going up the stairs, ignoring stares from both idiots. When I went upstairs, I rested my arms on the railings, watching Lily torturing Tala. She was hugging him and doing all disgusting stuff like playing with his hair and the worst thing was she even kissed him. Eww … The moment when Lily even touch his skin, my heart felt as if thousands of knives had gone through it. I didn't know what this feeling meant. It was new to me.

Unable to watch the ghastly scene lay in front of me anymore, I turned away and slammed my door loudly, not caring even if it did break their love session. I threw my bag aside and flopped onto my bed. Pain was starting to fill my heart as the actions I saw earlier replayed itself in my mind.

" Shut up !! Shut up !!!" I growled to no one but myself. Conclusion : I was going crazy.

What the hell was this feeling ?! I absolutely didn't enjoy it !!! Perhaps I was really sick, both physically and mentally. I grabbed my pillow and stuffed it on my face. Sucking in a deep breath, I pressed the pillow hard and gave out a muffled scream.

Just when I was about to close my eyes and drift away, Lily's high squealing voice destroyed my peace.

" LIZZIE OLENSKA !!!! TALA-KUN'S OVERNIGHTING HERE !!! DON'T SPOIL MY FUN !!!!" she warned/screamed as I groaned. My nightmare had just begun.

" WHATEVER YOU BITCH !!" I yelled/replied before drifting of to sleep.


I am really sorry for such a short chap. But I hope t whips things up, note that this story's gonna go through faster than the prevous stories I written. I don't want too many chappies in this story. Anyways, thanks for reading !!!! Merry Chrstmas you guys out there !!!! And congrats to Lettuce for getting her own laptop ! WOW !!!!! You're lucky buddie !