I know long time right. Well no more talking here is the next chapter, before that take a look at the fun facts

Fun Facts: Okay, last chapter you found out that Kohaku is ALIVE! And her parents are keeping it a secret from her. Okay I will reveal one thing in a coming chapter there will be more new ocs and two special characters, one is from a game the other is from anime. Those two characters are; Shadow Hearts: From the New World Hildegard Valentine aka Hilda. And Dragonaut: The Resonance Sieglinde Baumgard. Sieg will be Hilda's daughter in this story, I first saw Dragonaut this year. And I had the PS2 game Shadow Hearts since… well since I was I think ten. It was my first game I ever got. I don't know if it's just me… but do these two girls look a little alike. Or is it me, don't know. But they will be perfect Mother and Daughter. Oh yes Sieglinde will be a half vampire just like how Hilda is a vampire. Only difference is Hilda is a vampire witch. Sieglinde is a mixed demon like Sharleen. Sieglinde is a pureblood but also a human witch. Hilda is a vampire and having a human mother who was a witch but was later turnt by a vampire. Sieg father is a pureblood. When this chapter comes out, I will say they won't be in it but mentioned in the chapter. Sorry but I have plans for these two, they will appear in the sequel so that way I won't have too many characters from different show's or games in this story to make it a misc. And I don't want to get a warning or anything. So the sequel of before and After: HS, will have Sieglinde appearance and little of Miss Hilda. That's it for fun facts!


Chapter Nine: Nothing To Hide But Fear

POV Sharleen:

I haven't seen mom and dad this morning for breakfast. Which is strange, the only time they leave in the morning is when they have a meeting. I don't remember them saying a meeting was schedule. I wonder what is going on. Shiina kept telling me that they went out to meet some old friends. Hell if they did, at least have the decent to leave a note. I'm not worried, both of them can take care of themselves. I just feel like… their hiding something from me. I know they wouldn't but… it's just a feeling. I can worry about them later, I need to head off to school and meet the others. This bad feeling won't go away... Like it's everywhere. Something isn't right... I can feel it...

POV Julie:

Billy and I made our way to the schools courtyard to find Ace, Alice and Shun. "Hey guys! Ace... Where's Mira?" I asked looking around for Mira.

He shrugs his shoulder, "I don't know, she left early today." As we was getting into the conversation, Runo, Sharleen and Dan walked in.

"Hey guys! What's going on?" Dan asked.

"Wondering why Mira left school early" Billy started off.

Runo look towards Ace, "I thought you and Mira go to school together Ace?"

"Me too… but she's been acting weird lately." Ace pulled out his phone.

"What do you mean by weird?" Sharleen showing interest.

"I don't know, she's just been moody-"

"OMG! Mira's pregnant." When I said that everyone fell silent. Feeling all eyes on me I felt nervous seeing Runo expression, "what!?"

I felt her hand slap me in back of my head. "Really Julie that is the dumbest… is she pregnant?" Everyone eyes now on Ace.

"No… besides we haven't had sex in a week-"

"Yes I was right-"

"Shut up Julie let him finish" Runo pinched my arm.

"As I was saying, we had sex last week. But we used a condom and it didn't break. So she can't be expecting." Ace gave a valid point.

"So why is she so moody?" I asked.

"Well someone should ask her what's up." Dan said rubbing his head. Raising my hand I let out a cheerful response. "I volunteer myself… I can get the juicy bits!" I hope I know what I'm doing.

POV Mira:

I can do this… I have to be strong!

Pulling out my phone I dialed my brother number. Already crying, hoping that he will pick up. Really needing some advice, praying I hear his voice. "Hello, Spectra's Electronics. This is Keith Clay office mind if i ask who's speaking." Hearing a familiar voice i couldn't help but choke on my tears.

"...Gus... It's me..."

"Mira? What's wrong? I'll patch you to Keith!" The holding music playing in the background. "Hello this is Keith... Mira is this really you?"

I can no longer control the tears, "Keith… I think I'm in trouble, I need help (cries hysterical)" Crying my heart out.

"Mira?"

"(Hicks up and cries more) oh Keith. I don't know what to do… I-I try and try but I can't (cries)"

"Mira calm down tell me what's wrong."

POV Julie:

Searching the whole entire school for Mira. The idea of giving up seems perfect. I wish i was a quitter, sadly I'm not. I know she left the school but i cant help feeling she is around the school somewhere. BAM… Turning the corner I bumped into someone. Hearing books fall on the floor, I looked up to see who I ran into. I was so happy I practically jumped on her. "Mira! I'm so glad to see you! (Giving her a hug) Looking all over for you hun! We need to talk-" I was cut off by her shoving me back to the ground.

"Why are you always so happy go lucky!? Miss gumball and sunshine… can't you be normal and miserable like everyone else!?" Mira snapped at me.

That doesn't sound like her... "Mira I-I" I couldn't find my words.

"What should I expect for someone whose head is always in the clouds…? Back off Julie! J-just stay away from me! The least I need is an airhead like you up my ass!" With that she ran off leaving me the main attraction of all the other students.

POV Runo:

Wow that was complete rage. Why did Mira snapped like that? It's just not like her.

"Hey guys did you see what I saw?" Fabia came running in front of me and Sharleen.

"Yeah, what's up with your friend Runo?" Sharleen asked looking at me.

"How the hell should I know… come on let's get Julie away from the crowd."

We walked up to Julie and helped her up. The students scattered when Sharleen walked over. There all still afraid of her… I really don't see why. Getting Julies things the bell ranged for next class. I had gym with Sharleen and Ace. Sharleen opened the door for the girl's locker room to get our gym clothes on.

"I don't know what to say to Ace… that his girlfriend is going nuts! Mira is always the level headed one in the group." I said putting on my gym shorts.

"I thought Alice was…"

"She is…. She and Mira is on the same level. What do you think?" Questioning Sharleen.

"I don't know… I'm not used to having friends and all." Remembering that she is an outcast, I couldn't help but feel guilty for her sad expression.

I put my arm around her shoulder, to try and comfort her. "It okay… I'm glad we became friends." Giving a sincere smile. She looked at me shocked, as if I said something wrong. For a split second it looked like her eyes was getting watery. Was she about to cry? I asked myself. Putting on the last piece of clothing, making her way to the locker room door. "I'll be headed to the gym… ill meet you there." She stopped midway to look at me.

"Thank you Runo."

POV Sharleen:

I've been an emotional wreck. First Alice broke down my wall, now Runo. These people are making me go soft… and I liked it. Besides my parents and Kohaku. I'm receiving all this kindness, going back to how I was before Kohaku died. Walking to the gym, I noticed Fabia was talking to someone. He was very handsome… and young looking. But I knew him, from somewhere. But where?

Fabia… she looks happy. Oh no she is...

POV Fabia:

Crazy how much I'm into this guy in just a few short days. He's a really cool teacher. He recently told me he wrote a couple of books, and is working on his latest one. I rent one of his books from the library the other day. Eric Yamada, the famous young writer. I wonder why his named sound so familiar. He won a noble prize for the first book he wrote when he was sixteen. A real prodigy… why would he settle for a teaching job? When I asked him that he just started laughing.

"What the hell is so funny?" I asked getting upset.

"(Still laughing) I'm sorry… I didn't realize I need a reason for (stops talking to continue laughing)." Not amused, I held my ground… to not strangle laughter cease, "sorry I was just surprised by your question."

"I didn't know that it was so weird to ask" starting to pout.

"It's not. The truth is that… I always found interest in teaching. You see my older brother was a teacher. I looked up to him in every way. In intelligence, looks and heart. One day I was walking from school and stopped by his job. I saw him teaching and how the kids looked up to him like I do, and realized that's what I wanted… what I want to do with my life. When I told my parents, they wasn't too happy, said it was a hopeless and not 'worthy enough' for a person like me. I was determine… as soon as I graduated high school, I got accepted at Tokyo U on Earth. You can imagine how proud they was, until they found out what I was studying in. Since that day, I never heard from my parents ever again. Complete disowned. But hey… look at me now! I live good, doing what I love most. Teaching just like my big bro."

In my eyes he shined so bright. I felt my body becoming warmer than usual. I reached for my hand to touch his. Intertwined, he looked down at me. "I'm glad you're our teacher. I'm glad I had a chance to meet you. And your dream is not worthless… it's amazing."

POV Sharleen:

The look of someone in love... I hurried in the gymnasium, not wanting Fabia to see me. I couldn't believe it. She's falling in love… With out English teacher! This has bad idea written all over it. Noticing Ace I ran to him… I had to tell someone! Oh god! I'm getting into a gossip faze! Getting closer to him I saw the look of concern on his face.

"Hey Ace… You okay?" I asked.

"No I'm not, I'm worried about Mira. She never was like this!" Ace getting frustrated with himself.

"She is hiding something… I suggest you find out what it is." I told him. Before he could finish, Runo came walking into the gym along with the coach. It was time for gym class.

POV Fabia:

I was happy being with Mr. Yamada. Walking to my next class i saw Mira coming out of the girl's bathroom with tear stained face. It made my thought about what Ace said earlier today.

"I mean… she gets in an argument with our History teacher, yells at Julie, and is avoiding us! Did you do something to her?"

He takes a deep sigh before answering me. "No… I did nothing. I don't know what's wrong with her. She's avoiding me too." He was really worried. I knew something happen to Mira… but what?

POV Shun:

Looking out the window, I saw Mira across the other school building on top of the roof. What the hell is she doing up their? "Mr. Kazami… do you mind paying attention in my class. History is very important."

"Then don't stop on my account Ms. Alzeck continue teaching." She mumbles under her breath, so I wouldn't hear her. It worked slightly because I was back facing the window. Mira was gone. What is she up too?

POV Alice:

"You have more control of your powers… there's not much I can teach you Alice." Lauren told me with a smile.

"Thank you Ms. Williams, for everything." Waving goodbye, I left out of the office and into the fire. I saw Ace trying to talk to Mira. She was giving him the cold shoulder.

"Mira were all worried about you. Your starting to scare me… tell me what's wrong so I can help-"

"There is nothing you can do!… Ace... Just leave me alone!"

"MIRA! WAIT!"

Overhearing their conversation. I acted normal while I wait for them to leave the hallway. Ace look's so defeated. I felt bad for him, not wanting to ask questions. I left him alone. Heading back to class, I notice Mira wasn't in class yet. After class I will find out what's wrong with her... I will find out what she is hiding from us... even if it means going in her mind.

POV Mira:

It was five minutes until the end of the school day. I came to the President office, like I was told. I waited for him to show up. Feeling an arm wrapped around my waist, I froze up. His hot breath sent shivers down my spine… and not in a good way.

"Good girl Mira." His whisper was very hoarse. It creeps me out, "don't forget... With my dad in charge and me an honor student and pride noble son. Who is going to believe you? Mira, just go along with the flow. A beauty like you… needs someone like me. You're nothing but a pretty face. Keep this a secret and life for you in and out of school will be easy. Remember this… your golden. Now give me what I want." Feeling his hand under my skirt, I suppressed my tears.


Things are starting to get messed up for Mira... next chapter will be a flashback of what happened to Mira two days ago on Saturday. Next chapter will be rated M with sex scene and rape indications. You have been warned!

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