Me: Hey guys! *waves* Told you I'd see you soon!
Thorn: They're gonna hate you as soon as they see how long this chapter is.
Me: Thorn, hush *covers Thorn's mouth* Ignore her, k? Anyways, we've only got a few chapters of 'Cinderella Story-Pokémon Style!' left. I just wanna thank everyone who's been reading this since the 1st chapter, and to let you Yu-Gi-Oh! fans know that something special might be coming your way when this story's done and over with. *releases Thorn* Now, Thornie, will you cooperate?
Thorn: *scowls* Oh, fine. Nyx'sBlackRose owns nothing in this story but Laurie and Sierra.
Me: Thank you. Now, on with the chapter!
The next morning, as soon as the bell marked the end of first period, Laurie raced out of her class and took off in search of James. She spotted him outside his math class, dressed like-a jock?
No stranger than usual, Laurie supposed. Besides, I have other things on my mind.
"James, I talked to him!" she cried. "Not as Cinderella. I talked to him as me, Laurie. And he didn't hate me."
"So you told him everything?" James asked.
"Well. . .no. Not everything. Not the part about me being Cinderella. But I'm going to tell him." A new resolve filled her voice. "After the pep rally. Come with me?"
"Do you even have to ask?"
Out in the quad, Gabriella and Brianna were slumped under a tree, sniffling through their very own pity party. As Jessie, Madison, and Caitlin hovered over them, waiting for them to get to the important part, the twins poured out their story.
"And then she told us that she was going to steal Drew away from you if it was the last thing she ever did," Gabriella sobbed to Jessie.
"She's always been jealous of you," Brianna added, wiping away her fake tears and blowing her nose.
Jessie tapped her foot impatiently. "Go on," she prodded.
"Well, that's when she invented the whole Cinderella plot," Gabriella explained. "She got a hold of Drew's e-mail address and started the affair."
"We wanted to tell you earlier, but she threatened to kill us. She's a monster!" Brianna cried.
"If you don't believe us, take a look at this. Her name is Lauren Hamato." Gabriella grimly handed Jessie a folder, shielding the handoff with her body as if she was slipping Jessie a top secret government document.
"Can we be part of the cool crowd now?" Brianna asked eagerly. The smile dropped off her face as Gabriella smacked her in disgust.
But Jessie didn't even notice. She was too busy leafing through the file of Laurie and Drew's e-mails. She looked disgusted-and angry. Very angry.
"So that little boyfriend-stealer on wheels thinks she can pull a fast one on me, does she? Well, we'll just see about that." Jessie's voice was filled with venom.
Things like this don't happen to girls like me. The person responsible is going to pay. Soon.
Me: That's all for now, guys. I'll try to update again soon.
Thorn: Ten to one you'll forget.
Me: Thorn, do I have to lock you in the closet with Atticus again?
Thorn: *pales* You wouldn't.
Me: Try me; unless you do your thing. . .
Thorn: Fine, fine. Just don't lock me in there again! *turns to audience* Read and review, everyone. No flames, please!
Me: See you all next time!
