"Cleo; the insightful one. Who would've thought?" said Samantha to herself as she slammed her locker closed. She was always irritated on Monday mornings, not understanding the point of giving a two-day weekend when you'd have to trudge back to school anyway.

Cleo was still speaking to her, but kept bringing up the subject of talking to Kai again and again. Samantha had glared, refused and even shouted on one occasion, but Cleo was stubborn. Samantha also had the sneaking suspicion that Tala was somehow included in Cleo's scheme. How else could she know so much about Kai? Samantha herself never talked about him.

"Ugh, I hate those two," she muttered in an undertone as she entered he English class. Joy, oh joy. She had Boris first period.

"Hi!" greeted Hilary cheerfully. Seeing Samantha tight expression however, she looked sympathetic. "Not a Monday morning person, I see."

"You see right," groaned Samantha, dropping her bag beside her desk. She sat down and slammed her head down upon her folded arms. "But try talking to me on Sunday night. You'll probably get your head bitten off."

"Thanks for the warning," said Hilary jokingly. "But is something else bothering you? And why aren't you here with Cleo?"

"Cleopatra was coming with her boyfriend. She dumped me to go see him."

"Is she really going out with Tala?" Hilary's interest perked up.

"No, at least, I don't think so," Samantha groaned again and looked up. "Thinking makes my brain hurt. Oh, and I hate Boris."

"Who doesn't?" Hilary shook her head. "You know all about BEGA, right?"

"I was in Spain. The craze was reaching us, but we survived. Sasha was all for it. For her, it's all about winning. For the rest of us, it's the game that matters."

"She seems really different from the rest of you," said Hilary thoughtfully.

"She's a spoilt brat," said Samantha simply. "She got her Bitbeast through heritage, not by earning it. Admittedly, so did I, but I keep it in shape. Her Bitbeast grows lazy, and she doesn't practice herself."

"You're too hard on Sasha, Samantha," said Cleo, suddenly appearing behind her.

"Not my fault she can't practice. She chose me for her captain when she knew I was a slave-driver."

"You're a lot like Kai in that aspect," said Hilary. "He's horrible during practice."

Cleo smirked and sat down in front of Samantha. "Still denying it?" she muttered to Hilary wouldn't hear.

Samantha's head was once again resting on her arms. She ignored Cleo completely and lifted her head. Absently opening the hair clip which held her hair, she shook her bangs back and was in the process of clipping her hair again when Boris entered the room.

He looked around with a cold, cruel smile on his face. Samantha hurriedly clipped her hair back. Unfortunately, in her haste, her bangs came out and covered her eyes. Samantha hurriedly opened the book and tried to look absorbed in it as Boris began reading.

They were halfway through the first chapter when the door to the class opened and someone walked in. Boris tapped on his desk impatiently as the stuttering boy delivered his message. Boris clicked his tongue in annoyance.

"If she wanted to see them, she should have asked before I started teaching!" Boris frowned and the boy said something in a low voice. "Very well. Samantha Howard and Kai Hiwatari, report to the principal's office. Now."

Samantha hurriedly stood up and shoved her books into her bag. She was halfway to the door when Boris coldly told her to wait.

"Kai, I believe I said you both were to go."

"What for?" Kai sounded bored.

Boris grinded his teeth in annoyance. Samantha could tell he didn't want to show his temper in front of everyone.

"Because I said so, boy, now get moving!"

Kai shrugged and swung his bag over his shoulder. He passed Boris and without looking back passed Samantha and walked out. She huffily rolled her eyes and followed.

Kai seemed to make no effort to slow down once they were in the hall and Samantha deliberately lagged behind to make it look as if they weren't walking together. She was too distracted to bother to hurry up anyway. She was still wondering why she had to go to the principal's office, of all the places. She didn't remember getting into trouble, so why was she going?

Hehehe, I'm evil! P

Cliffie!! Why oh why are these two innocent people being called to the office? Ha! That's for me to know and you to find out!

Ok, I know the chapter is really short, so I'll give you another one in a couple of hours. My internet is busted right now, so maybe you'll get it quicker! or maybe you'll get it tomorrow. im having exams, so quick updates aren't my thing right now. sorry!

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