*Well that was something I never expected Artemis to say. Is he on drugs? No, he doesn't look like he's on drugs. He doesn't smell like he's drunk. Maybe he's just crazy. Or sometimes people are just so smart there dumb, like Albert Einstein with his hair. In the end he could just be trying to make me look stupid. But then he looks like he believes what he's saying. We're back to the crazy part now. Or maybe just maybe- *
"Well?'' Artemis said. I guess I had stayed quiet for more than a few seconds.
*I'm not ready to talk to him about this. Who's the crazy one him or me, for starting to believe him? *
"Well what?''
He gave me an annoyed look and said, "Well do you believe me?''
"Why do you even need my answer?'' I snapped at Artemis.
"I'll tell you, after you tell me your answer.''
* O.k. here we go, I know I definitely believe in aliens, but I've never really believed in fairies. The whole under world thing could be why we don't hear about them much. Damn it all! *
"Sort of.''
"Sort of is not an answer.''
* Man he makes me feel like an idiot on Who Wants to be a Millionaire. Can I call a friend? Damn the world! Honestly he acts like it's the most important question in the world. *
I sighed and said, "All right Artemis, I'll most likely regret this in the morning, when I can think, but right now I believe you.''
"Good.''
He turned around and moved to pick up the pillow, that I had used to suffocate him with.
"Well aren't you going to tell me why it's so important to you now?'' I said in a sarcastic voice as I moved to sit on his bed. His room was so neat and tidy I would never have thought it belonged to a guy his age.
Artemis had already picked up the pillow and had been examining it, (beyond me why.) when I asked him. Looking down at me he said, "No.''
"But you just said-''
Before I could finish I went flying off the bed. Half way to the floor I realized what had happened. Artemis had hit me with the pillow and the force had knocked me off the bed. * Damn him! *
Landing on the floor with an, "uuff'' I rolled over so that I was on my back. Artemis walked over to my side and said, " If you ever try to do that again you'll be sorry.''
* Couldn't come up with a better line could he. *
I didn't say anything back, being the kind-hearted person that I am. I was also gifted with the brains to see that I was in no position to attack him with a good comeback. What I did do was stick out my hand and say, "Even?''
Grabbing my hand and pulling me up Artemis said, "Not even close.''
*Well it was worth a try. *
When I was finally standing in the up right position I realized that I was way to close to Artemis. He was only about four inches away from me. He hadn't let go of my hand and his eyes were focused on my face. Talk about uncomfortable. But while I was there I had to admit what pretty blue eyes he had, when they weren't cold looking. And he is very handsome. * Oh my bob did I just think that?! *
Yanking my hand away from his grip, I practically ran to the door. When I got there I turned back to look at Artemis, who was just standing there with an unreadable expression on his face. Clearing my throat I said, "Good night.'' And opining the door I left.
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The rest of the week went by o.k. I didn't really talk to Artemis much, just like a, "hi'' here and there. Last period when I could have talked to him a lot I was exhausted. The teachers packed on the homework every night. It sucks I hardly have time to do anything I want to do. But that doesn't matter today because today it's Friday. The teachers don't give out homework over the weekend, bless their hearts.
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Lying in my bed and reading a book Shanty let me barrow, The Forever King, (In my opinion one of the best books ever written.) I waited for Artemis or Butler to come and get me. I already had my stuff packed. Ready to put some distance between me and this cursed school.
At around seven there was a knock at my door.
I was too lazy to get up so I just yelled for the person to come in.
"You know it's proper manners for you to get up and answer the door.' Was Artemis's first comment as he came through the door.
"Yes I do know it's good manners, but I thought no one special was going to visit me, and I was right. So it doesn't matter.''
Not caring or choosing to ignore me Artemis went on, "Butler called. He's at the gates, so get your stuff to the parking lot.''
"Artemis can you grab that bag for me?'' Without saying anything he complied.
"Good-bye room. Thank bob I'm leaving for the weekend.''
Artemis turned to look at me arching one of his eyebrows.
"This sad parting has nothing to do with you Artemis. Mind your own business.'' Shaking his head he turned and walked out the door.
When we reached the parking lot Butler was already there. Looking suspiciously at everyone who passed by him.
"Hi Butler. How was your week?'' I said as soon as we were in earshot distance.
"It was o.k. I mostly worked out. Thanks for asking Cat.' Butler began to pack our things in the trunk. While Artemis and I climbed into the car.
The ride to the house was a fairly short one. We listened to some news on the radio. (Not my choice.) Juliet was there waiting for us.
"So Cat how did you like your new school? I always thought the clothes reflected the person, I hope it's not true with schools.'' Saying so sent her into a fit of giggles.
"It was o.k, but I'm glad to be away from it, the food was nasty.''
"Which reminds me you guys come to the dinner room and eat. Butler will get your things Cat.''
Dinner was the best. I ate till I was stuffed. After dinner we all went to a sitting room and listened as Juliet told us the things that had happened while we were away. Which was not much. A little while later I excused my self and went to my room. I was beat.
When I reached my door I remembered the whole camera thing and groaned. * O.k. just get into bed with the close you have on. You can check for them tomorrow. * With that I jumped into bed and was asleep within a few minuets.
*What was that? * Something had woken me up. Opening my eyes I saw a streak of light on the floor. Someone was standing by the door. Pretending that I was still asleep I turned over to see who it was. Through the slits of my eyes I could barely make out the form in the dark. When I did realize whom it was I got mad and was about to yell at Artemis, but he turned and left.
* What the hell was that? It is his house, but what he did was totally wrong. I'll get him back right now. * Getting up I grabbed the flashlight that I had found on the first day of my arrival, and followed Artemis through the door. * A nice bang on the head should just be right. Are those voices I hear? *