Chapter 12

Kaitlyn's POV

"So where are you from?" I asked, as we walked in the woods.

"New York. It's really awesome over there, have you ever been?" He asked.

"No, but I heard it's really neat. What part are you from?" I asked. The air smelled of sweet honeysuckle and fresh cut grass.

"Times square. They hold the best New year's party ever! I'm sure you've seen Dick Clarke's Rocking New Year's Party on TV right?" He asked.

"Yupp." I said. I loved watching that every New year's. It was always a fun way to get pumped and enjoy the last of the year.

"So what are your hobbies?" Peter asked, as he sniffed the air. "Smells good out here."

"It does, doesn't it?" I agreed. I love the smell of honeysuckle. "But, I love to sing, dance, and cheer. I was a cheerleader back in Joplin, and hopefully I'll get to be a cheerleader here as well. What about you?" I asked. I'm proud of my accomplishments.

"Cool! All the cheerleaders at my old school were stuck up wannabes, and you're going to have to sing for me one day. But anyways, I like to hang with friends, take Karate, play video games, just your typical teenage guy stuff, ha-ha. I also played football, it was fun." He said, as if remember all the past times he had.

"Nice! Football season of Cheerleading was fun." I said. I miss cheerleading. I hope Delmas agrees to put me on the squad here.

Peter thought for a second, as if looking for something else to talk about. "Yeah it was, but anyways, why did that Taelia girl get you so mad?"

Oh, of course he had to ask this. "Well, it's a long story." I said, I really didn't want to talk about it.

"I've got time." Peter said.

"Ugh, well, she attended Joplin at the beginning of second semester. I'm sure you know about the whole Gay Rights movement, right?"

"Yeah, they need to go ahead and legalize it, I mean, we're all human." He said.

"Finally, someone who agrees with me!" I exclaimed. "But anyways, Taelia and I took a debate class together. She sat right next to me, in fact. But, we were discussing the topic one day, and we all explained why we agreed or disagreed with it, and I said that I support it, because, well I'm bi. And Little Miss Taelia who thinks she better than everyone else had the nerve to be like: 'Oh, you're going to hell.' I went off on her."

Peter shook his head. "I hate close minded people. Honestly, it doesn't matter if we're gay, lesbian, bi or transgendered. We're all human, and god loves us all. He forgives everyone for every sin, even if you're gay, bi, lesbian, or a trannie. Besides, it seems as if we're voting on freedom nowadays, and whatever happened to separation of church and state? It's all a load of bullshit if you ask me."

I was speechless. This guy just totally spoke my freaking mind! "OH MY GOSH. Peter, I freaking love you right now! I couldn't agree anymore."

Peter giggled. "Ha-ha, Hey I try. But, I just don't understand why people are so against it. Amendment one is a load of bull." He looked at his watch. "Well, it's getting late. Want to go ahead and head back?"

"Sure." I said. We turned around and headed back to the Academy.

"You know, it's funny. My parents always told me I had a cousin named Taelia, and the funny thing is that her last name is Carter, like me. Weird, huh?" Peter said.

"I guess." I said. I didn't really care about Taelia too much.

We reached the main foyer of the building, and walked up the stairs. We were quiet from the walk to the stairs to my dorm, then finally, Peter dropped me off.

"Well, I had fun talking to you. We should talk more often." He said, a little starry eyed.

"Ha-ha, yeah. I enjoyed it too." I said, smiling and giggling.

"Kaitlyn… Can I ask you a question?" He asked, looking away from me a little.

"Um, sure." I said, hesitantly.

"Do you… Have a boyfriend?" He asked.

"Nope. Sure don't." I said.

Peter got a shocked expression on his face. "Really?"

"Nope." I said.

"I'm shocked."

"Why?"

"I mean, you're awesome. You stand up for what you believe in, you're crazy in a good way, you know how to make people laugh, and I love that aspect of a girl." He said, getting a little shaky in the voice.

"Aww. Thanks." I said, not knowing what else to say. "You're awesome too, we both have the same views on a lot of stuff, you're very laid back, you seem like you don't care too much on looks… Which is what I look for in a guy." I said.

"I don't. It's all about personality, looks are just a bonus. And I'm going to be honest, you're probably one of the most gorgeous girls I've ever seen, no lie." He said. "Kaitlyn, with all honesty, I hope me and you get to be together one day."

I was speechless. I didn't know what to say. "Me too." I finally said. "And thanks."

He smiled. "Well, I'm going to head to bed. I'll see you tomorrow." He said.

He hugged me, and kissed my cheek. Didn't see that coming.

I hugged him back.

"See you." I said, as he broke free of the hug and headed downstairs to the boys' floor.

As soon as he left, I jumped in glee. I was so happy. "HE'S AMAZING!" I screamed silently.

I unlocked the dorm door. Taelia was passed out in a sleeping bag on the floor, and Aelita was reading the book she was reading. She looked up.

"Oh, there you are. Where were you?" She asked, as she closed her book.

"With Peter." I said, as I started to blush.

Aelita smiled. "Oh, is that so? What did you guys do?"

"We just talked." I shrugged.

"Oh, sure. The way you're blushing says everything." Aelita said, giggling a little.

"Hey, I like him. Of course I'm going to blush." I said. I looked over at Taelia.

"Did she give you any trouble?" I asked.

"No, not at all. She seems really nice, Kaitlyn. Honestly." Aelita said, as she looked down at her.

"That's what she wants you to think." I thought in my mind.

"Well, that's good. Maybe she'll be real with you. Well, I'm going to hit the sheets." I said, as I changed into my sleepwear.

"Me too, Goodnight." Aelita said.

"Goodnight." I said back, as I got in bed. Aelita turned off the lamp. I took off my glasses, and sat them on the floor.

I started drifting into my thoughts. Peter, Missouri, The storm, Lyoko, XANA..

All I remember was silence, then I drifted off.


I was dreaming about Peter, when a bloodcurdling scream interrupted my dream. It was Aelita, of course. Taelia was still out cold. Boy, can that child sleep.

I turned on the lamp, and ran over to Aelita and put on my glasses.

"Aelita! Aelita! Wake up! You're only having a nightmare!" I said, as I shook her.

Aelita then opened her eyes. And looked straight at me, and started to cry. I sat down on the bed with her, and hugged her.

She cried over my shoulder. I felt sorry for the poor thing.

"What was it about?" I said, finally.

"I don't want to talk about it." Aelita said, sadly.

"These nightmares of yours are beginning to be a real problem." I said, sentimentally.

"They've been haunting me since I came to Kadic." She said.

I wish there was something I could do to make her feel better. I looked at the bed. It was big enough for two people, right?

"If this isn't too weird for you, would you maybe feel better if I slept with you in your bed tonight? I know I'm not Jeremie, but I want to help you feel better."

Aelita smiled. "Thanks, Kaitlyn. I'd like that."

"Okay." I said, I got up, looking at the ground making sure I didn't step on Taelia, when I really just wanted to mush her face in with my feet.

I grabbed my pillow, and put it on Aelita's bed, and climbed underneath the covers with her. I opened up my arms, and reluctantly let her curl up to me. I wrapped my arms slightly around her while hers were around my shoulders. You know, this actually feels nice.

I took off my glasses, and before I knew it, she was out cold.

All I remember was silence, and I slowly drifted off.