Author's Notes:

Hey!

So sorry for the late update.

My computer had a virus thanx to my sister

And all of my files got deleted somehow,

I ended up writing them over.

All 5 chaps.

Anyway, let's go to Thanxie

Thanxie:

Minnie3434

ToastBandits

BaltoGirl: LOL. Yup this chapter has a lot of trouble in it.

Misha66085: LOL… yup Karin is perverted on the inside

But outside she's all innocent. You never know

Squeaky-Squishy

Kaitlynn416

YunaNeko: I'm going to have to tell you that that won't happen

In this chapter. But probably the next two chapters.

I already have it written down,

I just don't know which one will go 1st. LOL

Eileene: Thanks.

Don't worry Suzune WILL show up in this story.

But just not this chapter.

Now, that's over. Let's go the Chapter.

Chapter 9: They're Here

Karin was a nervous wreck. She didn't know what to do. For the first time, since three years ago, she felt utterly lonely and helpless. Sarah did what she can do to comfort the poor girl. But all the things she did, didn't work. Zac tried to help as well, but failed just like his girlfriend.

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Kazune was beyond pissed. Karin had been jumpy since last week. She hasn't been her usual carefree, happy, stupid self (Talk about rude). Whenever he asks her questions she space out and leave the room. As if, she wanted to get away from him. It pisses him so much. Then the guy name Zac has been comforting her, when he should be the one to comfort her. UGH!! It frustrates him so much. Besides, why does she need to be comforted for??

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Karin couldn't take it anymore. If she sees Kazune, she will explode. This is the biggest secret she has kept from him. But she knew, she had to keep her mouth shut. Otherwise all her dear friends will also be caught at the same thing she is in. Which will be bad. VERY BAD.

When Sarah had told her last week, she thought she was joking. But oh no. She wasn't. She was DEAD serious. They coming here has sent Karin into panic mode. She felt lost. If only… if only they didn't come… at least not yet.

Flashback:

Karin was walking towards the cafeteria. She was so hungry that she could eat a zebra (Ever felt like that?). She didn't notice Sarah until she was in front of Karin's face.

"I've… been… looking… for… you," Sarah huffed. Karin was startled.

"Are you okay? You're out of breath," said Karin, leading Sarah inside the cafeteria. But Sarah stopped her.

"We can't go in there," Sarah said finally catching her breath. "Too much people. Someone might over hear us. Besides you might scream." Karin was still confused but followed Sarah, nonetheless. Sarah sat at a bench, away from prying eyes & hearing range. Karin sat down beside her.

"What is it? I haven't seen you this terrified."

"The… They… They're coming, Em. Coming for you." Karin's eyes widened with fear. They're coming. For her. Her worst fear has come. Sarah looked at Karin. Karin was spacing out. She was with Sarah physically but mentally she's somewhere far far away.

"Em? Are you okay?" Karin blinked. She looked at Sarah, realizing where she was. Karin's body started shake. Sarah noticed and hugged her, tightly.

Karin's shaking body subsided. She looked at Sarah. Sarah looked back. "When?" she asked. Sarah broke the eye contact and staring at the ground.

"In a week." Karin's lips started to quiver. Her eyes started to get blurry. She clenched her lips tightly. For a minute, the only thing you could here was people talking in a distance. Karin broke the silent.

"Who?" Sarah still did not look at her. She was biting her lip, when Karin asked who.

"All of them." Karin gasped. She looked at Sarah who still refused to look at her

"All of them?" Karin repeated, not believing it. Sarah nodded solemnly. "All of them," she said again. Karin couldn't hold her tears any longer and broke down. Sarah finally looked at her. She hugged her.

"It'll be okay. I'll… I'll be here… with you, every step of the way." Sarah said, as she stroke Karin's hair, trying to calm her down. They were like that for five minutes. Then the bell rang.

End of Flashback

So, there she was. In her bedroom. Hoping to God, that just for once her wish comes true. Even if only for a little time. But she knew, somewhere in her heart, she knew that that wouldn't change the fact that they were coming. Tomorrow that is. She felt like her stomach being twisted into knots. She could scarcely breathe, just thinking about it.

She tried to avoid Kazune, that whole week. She couldn't face him. Knowing that there will be something bad that's going to happen. She knows Kazune is getting more and more angry and frustrated with her. Everywhere, Karin went there is Kazune just around the corner. Karin knew that this will end. Not today. Not tomorrow. But somewhere within this week. Not only that, she won't get to say goodbye and tell him her feelings for her.

So, she started to write letters. To Kazune, of course. Himeka, Micchi, Jin, Miyon, Yuuki, and last but not least Kirio Karasuma. She finished the letters but one. That one was for Kazune. Karin didn't know what to write. She tried a bunch of times. But failed.

Karin started to rewrite the letter again. But Himeka called them for dinner. So, she went downstairs. Kazune was already there. She walked in, quietly and sat next to Himeka. They ate in silence, not bothering on starting a conversation. Karin finished first, excused herself, put the dishes in the sink, and went up to her room. Himeka was worried about her best friend. Kazune was secretly worried about Karin too.

The day, slowly ended. To Karin it ended fast. She had finally finished the letter to Kazune and out it in the shoe box, along with the others. She slowly drifted to sleep.

Hours past

It was morning. The sun was out. The birds were chirping. The sunlight went through Karin's window and hit her in the face. Karin covered up her face with her pillow. But it was too late. She was awake. She knows that they are already at her school, for some reason.

She took a shower, got ready, and went downstairs. Throughout breakfast Karin kept fidgeting. Her stomach hurt a lot. Kazune and Himeka would sneak glances at Karin. But other than that, breakfast was quiet. They got there things and headed out the door.

Now normally Karin would start talking to Himeka about various things. But not today. Today, she, Karin, was walking as slow as a turtle. She wanted to get to school, slowly. Taking little steps at a time, like a baby learning how to walk. Kazune yelled at her for being so slow and might make them late. But Karin didn't care. She ignored him.

However, walking slowly didn't help. When they got to school, there was a black limousine parked in front of the school. Two bodyguards standing by the gate. Karin kept her hair down. The bodyguards noticed her and said something like "Sparrow 1 spotted. I repeat Sparrow 1 has been spotted", in their headphones in their ears. Karin bit her lip. She knew they were talking about her.

When they entered through the gate, the bodyguards smiled at her. Karin kept her head down. Miyon, Micchi, Jin, and Yuuki came rushing to Kazune, Karin, and Himeka.

"Great news. There are MORE transfer students!!" she squealed. Karin forced a smile and Himeka smiled. Kazune didn't care.

"The boys are so hot. They're at the administrator office, though. But you see that limo. It's there's," she said giggling. Karin to get out. She had to meet Sarah at the Tennis Court.

"Um… I need to use the restroom. So, I'll go." Karin walked away without waiting for a response. When she was out of sight to them, she ran to the tennis court. Sarah was already there, waiting. Karin called her name. Sarah looked at her, then smiled.

"There here!! What am I going to do!?" Karin said, panicking. Sarah clutched her shoulder lightly because she started to shake. Karin stopped shaking and looked at Sarah.

"Chill out, Em." Karin nodded in agreement. They sat down at the bench. They faced each other.

"Just make sure you stay close to me. And keep away from your friends. Alright?" Karin nodded. They got up and slowly walked towards their homeroom. There was still at least 15 minutes but they walked.

When they were 6 or 7 yards away from the classroom, they heard other people's footstep. Karin and Sarah both gulped.

Someone scoff, a girl to be exact. "Well, well, well. If it isn't Ms. Em and Ms. S. Girls aren't you going to say hi." Karin's lips slowly quivered. She clenched her lips, tightly shut. They slowly turned around. There they saw Hazel, Jennifer, Nathan, and Troy. Smiling at them. Karin could have died on seeing them. She forced smiled.

Cliff Hangie!!

So, what do you think will happen?

Stay tuned and find out.

I'm sorry if it's short.

On Friday, chapter 10 will be posted.

If you're good that is. And if I get at least 10 reviews for this chapter.

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