Chapter nine: Friends?

Idioms class was even more boring than ever. Raven was sitting in the classroom with a lost sight. She couldn't think about anything but Daniel's voice and look.

The class finished and Raven followed her companions to another classroom. She hadn't been on that class so it was something new to her. It was something like a health class. The teacher was an old man with short white hair and deep orange eyes with brown lines on them. He was such a strange person.

-Well start today's class students. We'll start to learn about anatomy.

The class felt like an eternity to Raven. The bell rang and she got out to the classroom to meditation class.

When she came into the classroom she searched for a place to sit down. The only place left was between Daniel and Sally.

-Hey! Hi! Sit here! –Sally said to Raven that was hoping for another place to be free.

-Hello. –Raven said as she sat down next to Sally avoiding looking to Daniel.

-How you're doing? I saw what happened the other day on this class. I wish it doesn't happen again. Everybody was really worried.

-Don't worry. If that happens again, I'm here to help her. –Daniel said as he stared at the center of the classroom as the professor appeared.

-Don't worry, it won't happen again.

-Hello students and welcome back to meditation class Miss Raven. Let's start. Everyone close your eyes and try to focus. You're in the middle of the space...

..."You can see the planets and the stars around you. Everything is in calm." Raven was standing in an asteroid. There was a big stone arch in front of her. She crossed it with curiosity and she saw a big stone labyrinth in front of her. She didn't know why but she knew the way across it. She turned right, then she went along a corridor, and the she turned right again. There was an exit in front of her and then she saw someone that looked exactly as her but she was dressed in a black leotard and a red cloak. She stared at her and the one in red put her face up to stare at Raven with her four red eyes.

-Ahhh! –Raven screamed as she fell onto her back. –Ouch!

-Miss Raven! Are you ok?

-Yes professor. Everything's all right. I just saw...

-Yes?

-It's nothing. Maybe I need some sleep. That's all.

The class finished and the recess started. Raven ran to the dinning room and searched for Raoul that was waiting for her.

-Hey! I'm here!

-Hi Raoul. What do you wanted to talk about?

-Well... I... I wanted to talk about Diane...

-I supposed it. What's wrong?

-Well, I know this is ridiculous but I like her a lot even if I don't know her since a lot of time. She's such perfect! She's cool and sweet and she's one of the tenderest people I know!

-It's not ridiculous! Actually it's really cool that you like her! I think you should tell her what you feel for her.

-I've thought about it but there's a problem... Since I fought with her about Romeo I can't talk to her! When I go to search for her in her room, she's not there or she locks herself and don't let me explain her. In classes, she changed her place and when I try to approach to her she runs! I've ruined it.

-Listen. I've got a plan. This night I'll make her stay in the room. Then you'll come to our room and I'll open the door and invite you to come in. We'll tell her that you need help in homework and that you came for my help. Then I'll go to the bathroom and I'll teleport from there to leave you alone. What do you think?

-And what if she tries to leave?

-I won't let her. I'll convince her to help me learn how to make a good make up. She'll never reject such invitation.

-Ok. I hope it works. Want to eat something?

-Yes, please.

-I'll be back in a minute. –Raven saw Raoul going and she waited for him. Suddenly Rafael appeared and sat next to her.

-Hello! –He said as he stared at her with his tender eyes.

-Hi... –Raven said blushing. She hadn't spoken to Rafael since the kiss he gave her.

-Listen, I'm sorry if I did something wrong. It was never my intention to make you feel... well...bad...

-Actually it wasn't you...

-No?

-I've been having some trouble to focus on the classes. That's all. –She said trying to avoid his eyes. She didn't want to tell Rafael about Daniel.

-So... Friends?

-Yes, I think so.

-Good! –Rafael said smiling as Raoul came back to the table with some things to eat.

-Hi Rafael.

-Hi Raoul.

-Hey Rafael! You think you can help us tonight with Raoul and Diane? Raoul wants to talk to her.

-Sure, why not?

Raven and Raoul explained the plan to Rafael and then started making modifications to make it going perfect.