CHAPTER 10 IS HERE! It's quite a special chapter. Here you get to see Joy writing her first, and probably last, diary entry. I've made a ton of references but I'll only give credit to the song I used which is Together Till the End by heyhihello. They're pretty good singers I must say! For the rest, I'd like to see you try to spot them yourselves. Most references were from the movie I guess, and some were from a few other movies or shows. Some of which I vaguely remember. Now let's get the review replies over with.

JoylovesFear: Thanks!

Mindykalingfan: Hmm that's true… something else might happen though. ;)

Vicky: You'll figure it out soon…but thanks!

Brickoli: We shall see.

JoylovesFear: Yea… but don't think that for long ! XD

Ellena: Aw thanks and lol that was awkward to hear. And yes!

Sunny: Thanks! And we shall see! :D

Mlplovergirl500: It'll come in one or two chapters past this one. Be patient… but there are hints of it in this chapter! ;)

Guest: Wish granted!

HollyAnne: It's pronounced Des-ir-ee. And we'll never know until the right chapter comes! For all everyone should know, Desiree and Angus aren't true antagonists.

Slow day for reviews but that's totally alright! All that matters is that this story is up and running. In this chapter you'll see how Joy tried to win everyone's trust, a short backstory on Bing Bong's past before he became a chapter, and some Brickoli moments that you Brickoli fans might love… and maybe have a good cry about. Oh and like I said, there are hints of the reunion. In the meantime, enjoy this chapter while it lasts!

Dear Emotions,

Yes, saying "Dear Diary" is a cliché and we all know that diaries are inanimate objects that don't listen to you. Emotions on the other hand do. In other words, I enjoy listening to myself speak and now my Emotions seem to enjoy seeing myself write.

I know it's only been three days since my parents got me a diary of my own (albeit I'm a little too old for diaries) but hey, I've never kept one in my life so my sweet sixteen was when I first got this. I love the slogan too: Hide your true feelings outside. Show your true feelings inside." How true! How does this diary work?

My mom didn't give me just any diary. This one was special. On the cover it's got a star shape on it. My favorite! And being a diary, it's locked. Now here's where the special part comes izn. Along with the diary, I received a star-shaped necklace. Remember what I said about a locked diary? All I had to do to open it is hold the book to my chest –where the necklace was of course – and it opens! How awesome is that? And because I have this habit of clutching books to my chest in school, I chose to leave my diary at home. After all, who in their right minds would bring a diary to school? While I left the diary at home, I brought the necklace to school with me everyday.

And I know I'm supposed to write about what happened today, but the past few weeks have been so exhausting, yet exhilarating I couldn't resist to write them down at today's date.

ANYWAY! It's been a month since I volunteered to nominate myself as the "Queen" or "Princess" of Prom or whatever title Ms. Raine thought of. She's awesome. I love her hair. I'm only doing this for Felix and Sadie. They've helped me out so much and this is the least I can do in return. After all, they convinced me to join and in return I convinced them to come to prom. They told me they didn't want to go because everyone will give them nothing but dirt, especially Desiree and Angus. But… why? I just don't understand why Desiree and Angus don't trust them; why everyone doesn't trust them. I've been with them more than anyone else in this school and I'm only new here! They're far from amazing – they're awesome! Everyone else is missing out.

The past few weeks started out rough. I guess 'being myself' isn't easy when it comes to these guys. Everyone loved Desiree! Why? Just… why? Did they really love her or were they being threatened by Angus? I think I'll have to choose that second assumption. Then again the only kids I've seen Angus threaten were my friends. They never gave Felix and Sadie a break either. Desiree continued to insult Sadie and backstab her like she's got nothing better to do, and Angus wouldn't stop throwing spit balls at Felix and kicking him where the sun doesn't shine like an immature five-year old. That was when I wasn't around for at least five minutes. I can't leave them alone for too long knowing they'll get bullied again!

Felix assures me that he's got everything under control with or without me, and that he would take a punch and a kick for his sister any day. A part of me was saying he's trying to be brave, another of me was saying that was the kindest thing I've heard a boy say to his sister. Normally I hear siblings wanting to kill each other for being so annoying, but they're different! They're an archetype of a real brother-sister relationship. It's really touching! My heart… I think it just stopped.

After my first week of school, I immediately went nuts figuring out how to earn everyone's trust. I put up stands, made several giveaways (pins, pens, notebooks, bookmarks, and the like) with stars on them. I thanked my parents that day. I didn't sell as much because almost everyone was busy getting free cake from Desiree. I'm guessing those who bought my stuff were lactose intolerant and still rooted for Desiree. Of course Felix and Sadie bought from my stand. Felix bought almost all my bookmarks for the tons of books he wanted to read. WOW! What a bookworm! No wonder he's so eloquent. Sadie bought a few pens because hers keep getting stolen by those who wanted to 'borrow' them. Those jerks… During PhysEd, Felix was too scared to jump off the diving board, so Angus pushed him off. I never understood why he offered to jump off a ten meter diving board. Did he do that to impress me? It's a miracle he didn't lose his trunks after taking that dive. Better yet, I'm happy he survived that drop. That belly flop must've hurt a lot! Ouch! Luckily Sadie and I were with him in the clinic for the rest of the day before his dad came rushing in like a frantic doctor trying to save his patient.

The next week was my week off and I chose not to promote anything for anyone. We needed a break. We got to see Mr. Bing again in the morning. He talked to us about his life being rough and all. I felt sorry for him. It turns out he lives in an old apartment far away in the big city. Apparently he said he used to be the mayor of a small town before Desiree's mom started promoting these new house investments that got almost everyone in the town to leave. It was a fairly poor town and most of the houses Desiree's mom promoted were on sale at a fair price, one which even the poor townspeople could afford. And they bought it and left. Mr Bing said no one was left and he had no choice but to resign and live out the rest of his life in the big city. He said he spent all his money on his apartment room and his needs, so he had nowhere to go but work in our school as a janitor. He said he never liked his job until he met us. I still remember when Sadie couldn't stop crying after hearing the story, so she offered Mr. Bing a comforting hug.

And – guess what else? I got to convince Felix and Sadie to showcase their musical talent to me! YAY! It's our little secret so shh… We spent most of our time in the music room. Felix played the guitar for me in school, and Sadie played the piano for me at their house. The songs they played were gloomy apparently… and the music I normally listen to is upbeat and full of optimism. Hey, it's better than today's songs where only have two or three words are sang a million times for three minutes straight. I convinced them to play for me, but I never convinced them to sing. Sadie told me her singing voice sounds like a dying cat. Felix was slightly confident in telling me that he can sing, but that was just it. I offered to help him boost his confidence, much to his reluctance. The rest of the day turned out neutral. I tried to brighten up their day, and Desiree and Angus get in our way to ruin it all. I wake up the next day, everyday, hoping they could turn a new leaf.

Speaking of Desiree and Angus, the couple seem to be having some issues with their relationship. It's like a warzone between those two! They won't stop arguing! Sadie was relieved. She loved the tension because it had nothing to do with her or Felix. Poor Felix tried to walk away from it all. Sadie and I were debating whether Angus and Desiree will break up or not and how long it will take before their relationship explodes. Sadie gave them an hour. I gave them a week. The sad thing is, neither of us won. Darn it. But at the same time Sadie and I talked about how Desiree and Angus were 'perfect' for each other. I mean think about it! Desiree seldom smiles, she usually complains about everything (especially if they're dirty and icky and whatnot) and wouldn't stop bullying my friends. Angus on the other hand never smiles (unless he does things his way), is hostile to everyone, complains about everything and ends up blowing a fuse. Put them together and you get a healthy, happy relationship.

Then again, I kind of wished we all made up with Desiree and Angus. I mean, think of all the fun stuff we could do with them if we became friends! Desiree has a great sense of fashion and I would love for her to take Sadie and I shopping with her one day. That would be fun! Oh, and we can also get Angus and Felix to get along too! It might not be easy for Angus, and I do know Felix might run away for the most part, but I'll try to make it work. And hopefully when we meet their parents, they'll be sure to like us once they realize that Desiree and Angus became our friends! Of course…. If that happens. There's always a chance!

Speaking of parents, mom and dad keep cancelling the family reunion event because their 'friends' would rather not come. To this day, I'm still confused as to why that is. If they're really mom and dad's friends, then they should make the time to come over! My parents were turned down on five times in a row, for two weeks! At first I thought they were too busy to come but after declining my parents on purpose, I knew something was up. Obviously Felix and Sadie's parents come over. Dad never fails to amuse them both, even when the rest of their former co-workers don't show up. Strangest thing by the way. Whenever I asked mom and dad who were coming over, they don't mention their names. The same thing goes for Mr. and Mrs. TearDrop-Nerveling. Strange, isn't it?

The week after, Sadie wasn't feeling well so she stayed home for two days. Felix and I wanted to stay with her but we knew we couldn't do that. Before a particular lunch break, Felix and I were in different classes. And while I searched for him before Angus beat me to it, I found myself hearing his voice in the music room. And I thought 'Is he singing?'

He so was.

I listened to his soft voice the entire time, and I couldn't resist to just barge in and say 'WOW THAT SONG WAS AMAZING!' He went red for what seemed like ages! His lyrics were along the lines of: It's okay to be scared… and if you need me I'll be your friend… and we'll be together – together till the end. I've heard the song before, but it's not something I often listened to. And you know, sometimes I wish he sang for me… we could do a duet together if we wanted to! I pleaded for him to play and sing a song for me. He obliged, but the way he sang in front of me were more like stutters in a conversation. He then stops and says 'I'm like a burp in a symphony when I sing in front of other people.' That was the funniest thing I heard all day! But I assured him that we're best friends. That made him a little more confident than the day he first played his guitar in front of me. In the end, he offered to walk me home because his mom was busy taking care of Sadie and his dad was at work. It rained that night and we shared an umbrella together and he held me close like he was going to protect me from danger. Lightning… maybe? He's perfect. If only we danced in the rain that night. That would be awkward, but romantic. But I didn't want to risk all of us catching a cold just when Sadie was about to get better.

The next week after that started to get a lot easier! I got to learn more about my new school, about how everyone isn't as happy and optimistic as my former classmates. Guess what? I taught them how to be like me! I cheered up those who were upset, calmed down those who were frustrated, and helped those who needed help. It was great! Everyone started opening up to me. I began selling my products again to promote my nomination and more classmates started buying more and more from me! It was like I was earning their trust! Go me! Now all I have to do is make sure they like Felix and Sadie. Whenever they come in while I'm conversing with other kids, those kids just walk away upon their arrival. But I convinced them to come back and they started having small talk with Felix and Sadie! IT'S A MIRACLE! Felix and Sadie were actually talking to them! It was short lived but still! It's a start! I surely can't wait to do this everyday. I mean think about a school filled with nothing but happiness and positive vibes! A world without social boundaries between everyone and Felix and Sadie. I'm getting close to making everyone trust us. I could tell Desiree and Angus were displeased, so they did everything they can to make Felix and Sadie's lives miserable… and they tried different ways of blackmailing me with false accusations. Nice try, you two. Nice try. Like Felix, I will protect my friends with my life if I have to… even if I don't know how. But I have to try, try everything!

That's it from me! This week is going to be fun I bet! The past couple of days went better than expected! Everyone was opening up to us, and they started talking to Felix and Sadie more! Of course, they were still too shy to talk back but I was there to help them out. Things were looking up to us since I received this necklace and diary. I think it just gave me more luck! I'll be bringing this necklace with me everywhere I go, and I won't be updating this diary until Prom. I showed Felix and Sadie what my necklace looked like. Sadie said the sparkles hurt her eyes, and Felix said it matches my eyes. I was guilty yet flattered!

I gotta go. I'll be at Felix and Sadie's yet again for 'Scary Movie Night'. Last time we watched a scary movie, Felix covered both his eyes and ears and hid in a corner. He didn't want to be alone, but he didn't want to watch the movie with us either. Silly dork. Hopefully tonight he might be brave enough to watch the movie with us… and hopefully resist the urge to pee himself from all the jumpscares. But hey, whatever happens, me, Sadie, and their parents will always be there to give him a zillion comforting hugs.

~ Joy ~

"Alright, guys, what're we watching this time?" Joy asked.

"We're watching… The Woman in Black. My personal favorite," Sadie announced.

"T-Th-The W-Wo-Woma-ma-" Before Felix could continue, his eyes rolled over and he fainted to the ground with his shoes coming off.

"Oooh… scary!" Joy chuckled.

The rest of their night went on with Sadie smiling throughout the movie, and Joy watching in fear and shock while stroking an unconscious Felix's hair soothingly, who by the way was resting on her lap.

Meanwhile, Desiree and Angus were having a sleepover at Desiree's place.

"I can't believe Joy. She's taking my votes away from me and she's actually doing it for them! UGH!" Desiree exasperated.

"Give it a rest. So what if they win? They don't seem to be harming anyone," Angus commented.

"Excuse me?! They're obviously deceiving them! You know what mom and dad said!" Desiree argued.

"I told you, I am not going to your silly family reunion party! I'd rather not come so will you stop bugging me?!" shouted a loud male voice as it got louder by stepping into the living room.

"Speaking of which… what is it now, dad?" Desiree wondered.

"Ugh, it's just an old friend of mine. He wouldn't stop bugging me and it's really frustrating! If he called Andy, he'd be deaf right about now," answered her father before leaving the room.

"What's with Desiderio?" Angus asked.

"He keeps getting invite calls from his old friend and former co-worker. As if I wanna know what the buzz is all about between them. I prefer not to go anyway. It's just a waste of time," Desiree answered.

"Strangest thing… My mom was getting called a lot," Angus informed.

"Angie? By whom?"

"Same as with your father but with her friend. Weird."

"Well never mind that! I need of a plan to make Joy feel inferior to me! I've tried everything: backstabbing, blackmailing, there's nothing humiliating about her! I know I don't want to do this, but the fact that she's doing it for Felix and Sadie has made me cross the line. She's better off without those two cheaters Angus!"

"I'm surprised they haven't moved yet. And wouldn't you believe that limp noodle has a thing for Tinkerbell? It's weird."

Angus' words echoed in Desiree's head. "That's it! Angus, I've got another blackmailing idea!"

"What'll you do to Joy this time?" Angus asked while rolling his eyes hopelessly.

"Not to Joy, to Felix! We're going to blackmail him to vote against Joy by using his feelings for her against him. And Joy will feel so betrayed, she'll call off the nominations, leave Felix and Sadie and come running to our side! It's brilliant!"

"Hmm… devious…. But I don't know. She'll feel betrayed because we'll make Felix betray her," Angus protested.

"…Have I ever told you that you were brilliant in helping me come up with the idea? And honey, we're not making Felix betray her. We're going to test his trust. If he betrays Joy, then that's proof that nobody should trust him or Sadie, and Joy will realize that we were right. And if he doesn't, then there's a slight chance that we could trust him BUT we'll need more evidence. We can't be too gullible."

"You kind of lost me halfway through… but I like the part where you called me 'brilliant'," said Angus.

"I know. For once you helped me out." And with those words, Angus' smile disappeared.

"Just when I thought you couldn't get any snobbier," he grumbled to himself.

"Excuse me?" huffed Desiree. Angus said nothing and shook his head.

Desiree sighed. "Look… I know our relationship is currently in the rocks at the moment. But hey, we've been through worse! We've argued with each other more than any other couple and yet we're still together."

"Yeah, sure. But is that what you want?"

"No, but it's what you're so used to doing! You always drive me nuts, and not in always in a good way! You never showed me any signs of affection and you never told me why!" Desiree quarrelled.

"That's out of the question! I'm going to the bathroom," Angus yelled and walked out the living room.

"If you break my mirrors I'll shave your sideburns no matter how perfect they are!" Desiree threatened. Then she sighed to herself. She took a class photo of herself, Angus and everyone else before Joy came in. She then had a good long stare at Felix and Sadie, who were at the rightmost area sitting slightly further away from everyone else.

"Is it true what mom and dad said about you guys?" she asked herself. She returned the picture frame onto the table and took another photo with her and Angus in it. It was their first picture together since the day they started going out. A single tear rolled out of her eye and she wiped it away hastily. She placed the picture facedown and walked to her room without another word.

And that's the end of this chapter. I decided to add a touch of humor to Joy's diary entry... then it got emotional after that. I also updated the story by changing the chapter titles. It makes sense doesn't it? So yes, to all you Disgust and Anger fans, I don't mean to make them the antagonists but keep in mind that they're not really antagonists. In fact, no one's meant to be one. But at this stage, I know how frustrated you are with them. And keep your socks on for the next chapter because they will be knocked off! And yes, Desiree's plan will commence on the next chapter… how on earth will it go? Oh and keep an eye on Joy's necklace. That's a hint for spoilers! :D

Stay tuned for an update and take care everyone!