Chapter Eleven: Thick As Theives

Walking through the hall, I passed the catering area and spotted a certain cyber goth. Inside, Xanadu and Victoria were talking it up by a table at the front of the room.

"There she is..." I said to myself.

I strolled in, heading to her. I needed to set some things straight between her and I. It was nothing bad, but I think we were at a misunderstanding.

Approaching the Callaway girl, I tapped her slightly on the shoulder.

"Xan?" I called her name.

She turned around. "Huh? Oh hey Caria. What's up?"

"Can I talk with you privately for a sec'?" I requested.

She nodded. "Sure."

She and I began going off into the back to have time by ourselves. On our way there, I began talking to her.

"I wanted to apologize for the other night." I told her. "It was just a huge, like slap, in the face. I wasn't expecting it at all."

X followed me completely. "I totally understand that. I should've told you what was happening."

"Yeah well, I want you to know it's all right. No matter what, we'll always be thick as theives."

Xanadu smiled. "Thanks man. It's just, I didn't mean to make you feel upset. And you know that's the last thing I ever wanted to do. But it was just a opening chance and I went for it. So I hope you don't mind."

I shrugged. "No prob and no worries. I'm happy for you two and I wish you most luck with him. He's a difficult one."

"Nah really?" she said sarcastically, laughing.

I rolled my eyes and laughed. "You're such a dork. But honestly, have a good time with Jeff. I think I might've found someone else."

A happy smile perked up on my lips. X's expression looked interested in what I had to say.

"Oh really?" she said. "Who is it?"

"Mr. Prince of Punk himself..." I smirked.

Xanadu's jaw dropped. "Shannon? Are you serious?"

What happened? Why was she this shocked?

I made a confused face. "Yeah... why?"

The Callaway shrugged. "I don't know, it is just kind of strange don't you think? I really never expected you to fall for someone like him."

Oh. I get it now.

"I get where you're coming from, but trust me he's grown up a lot." I explained. "He's really sweet. I mean, he's still the same silly goof, but he's more... mature, if you will."

X still stared at me. I could tell she didn't believe the Shannon Brian Moore she knew was actually normal. "I, wow, can't see it. But I'm happy for ya too. Good luck, he's a lot to handle."

I laughed. "I think I can take him."

"All right, well I gotta get back to Victoria." X said. "But thanks for talkin' with me."

I waced. "Okay, later chic. I'll see you soon."

I walked off out of the catering area and realized that everything was going to be alright. That and... I think I may be right about Shannon. I really think he's the one for me.