Again, sorry for the delay. Finally my aunt and grandmother are away! (Do I rhyme or what? –Grins-) I know , I know I am bad for wanting to chase them away, but it's really a relieve to be alone once again, arising the ability to write in peace! Hehe… Anyways, I have been delaying my writings a lot these days, so I hope you do forgive me. And from now on, I have to say I will be posting my chapters a little late but I will post. So don't worry! Be patient! But always remember, Read and Review!! Enjoy guys! –Amy-
I couldn't believe what I am seeing. Am I seeing it for real or is my mind starting to block real life images? Or maybe I am just so guilty that I somehow made what was there to disappear. But its impossible right? But then again, I didn't know reading a mind and mind traveling is even possible. So what was happening? Maybe I am too stressed and I am going crazy with all the pressure.
Of course I had to give up the most wonderful life I had set for myself in my previous school. Friends, popularity, hot boyfriend and I know I deserve them. But, right now I feel like my life has been harshly grabbed and replaced with a whole new life that felt too strange to me and yet, somehow, I began to like it.
I began to understand Amanda, began to accept Ashley, began to like the suspense thrill of Vanessa's and Claudia's life, began to feel caring towards the two friends who not only do I care about but also felt obliged to help them.
And there was Shaun. His eyes, his interest, his movement, everything seems to invoke a deep sense of attractiveness. I enjoy the way he looks at me, I love the way he was so nervous when he came up to talk to me. I enjoy the way he blushes. Love the way his eyes changes color, as unique as that is and most of all, he got me curious when I found out, he is actually very quiet and barely has ever spoken to anyone at all unless necessary.
'Mandy,' I called out, my voice barely a whisper, my eyes not leaving her healed flesh. I squeezed my eyes shut and opened them back, just in case, if I was imagining, but yet the healed translucent flesh still remained.
'What happened to your-' I looked up at her face and stopped my sentences. As I stared at her in astonishment, she stared back at me with a smile pasted across her face. Let me explain that smile. It wasn't just a normal smile. It was an I-know-all-of-your-darkest-desire kind of naughty smile.
I gazed back at her quizzically, cocking up an eyebrow with a have-you-gone-crazy look. She smiled further and then turned her head to the cafeteria's door. There stood Mr. Exotic eyes and like an autopilot, my face flushed at his sight as a small smile threatened its way across my lips.
I held my breath as Shaun walked towards me, his hands buried down in his jeans pockets. He strayed forward, appearing calm and yet extremely nervous in the inside. I couldn't capture his thoughts but I could sense it from his eyes. Aww, isn't he cute?
He smiled at me, a smile full of nervous and then he turned his gaze to Amanda and his facial expression changed. He was literally staring at her, his eyes dilated, a deep black color like coals. Whoa! What is happening? He looked like he was about to jump on her any minute. I stared at the two of them exchanging looks then his attention turned to me and he gave me an off smile.
I thought he was going to talk me but he brushed past my side, giving me a gentle I-see-you-later nod. I stared at his back as he walked away. I seriously don't get this guy. One minute he was smiling so sweetly at me and the very next minute he was staring daggers at my friend. I turned my gaze to Amanda who looked back at me quizzically.
I walked up to her, thinking this Shaun guy might after all be a total jerk. I do not respect any guy who doesn't respect my friends. At least his friend was much more friendly to Amanda even though they didn't really exchange anything but eye contact.
I placed an arm around her shoulders. 'Let's go Mandy. He is just a jerk. Just cause Amanda doesn't really appear up to his fashion standards neither behave like one uptown girl doesn't mean he could judge her.
'Gracy-' she started but I broke her words off, hushing her. 'It's ok Mandy, you don't need to be sorry.' She stared at me wondering how in the world I was able to speak her mind.
Of course, I didn't realize she had actually been thinking and since I was very much upset, I didn't focus if the words were from her mouth or mind. Well, Amanda, guess what? Your girlfriend's a freak and she can read mind. Cool huh? Right! I turned my gaze away, avoiding her eyes.
'Let's go back to the crowd and forget about this incident all right? There is so much more I wish to learn about this Claudia.' I smiled, trying to make it as genuine as possible.
She sighed and nodded. I slide an arm around hers, my hands dropped to her wrist and I felt smooth skin. It was no joke, the damn wound was really gone!
'Mandy, what happened?' I asked, running my fingers across her clean wrist where once the wound was.
I didn't need to look at her face to know what she was thinking. Oh my god, she knew! Her mind sounded panic. I turned up to look into her eyes. 'How did this heal that quickly, Mandy?' My voice heightened, almost a demand.
She gaze down, full of panic inside her head, staring at her wrist for a moment then looking back at me, biting her lips. 'You wouldn't believe me if I say how.'
I folded my arms and gazed deeper into her eyes, 'Try me,' I challenged her. Or, I will sure beat the truth out of you, I whispered in my head. Somehow, I was wondering if she was perhaps like me? Maybe she has some extraordinary powers too?
It was exciting, and somehow it was scary. Cause then I would have to see if perhaps there's a possibility that maybe I was infected by her, which is unlikely. Cause, it seems to be two different powers and she sure doesn't know that I could read minds.
'Hmm…well ah- you see I kind of used herbal medicine to heal myself. My parents sort of have this herbal remedy for healing. It heals any sort of wounds.'
She was blabbering. I could sense it. 'How is it possible that it can be healed that fast? There are not even any marks left!' I exclaimed.
'Well, that's one of its specialty. It heals faster than any medicine. This one is pure and rare.' She gave me a smile and that moment, I knew she was telling me the truth but there was also something she was hiding and she wasn't even thinking about it, at least not enough to let me hear it.
'Fine,' I sighed. 'Let's get back to our groupie!' My eyes widen in a sudden hyper sensation, but the truth was I just wanted Amanda to feel better after brushing across such a rude moment.
'Hey Gracy, where have you been?' Claudia called out, slapping my arm gently. 'We've been missing you.'
Yea right. The stranger who met another stranger for the first day, already is missing the stranger? How touchy. I mentally rolled my eyes. Not to mention our beloved Miss blonde sitting on a piece of wooden chair thinking that's her throne while she boast everyone. Sure, they missed me.
I smiled down at her. 'I just got lost. The school's too big.' Turning to Miss Blonde, 'At least too big for a double headed queen who sits all day thinking she owns the place, sadly, she doesn't.' I grinned sarcastically at her. I can't help it. Every time I am near Vanessa, it just happens.
Vanessa shot me a look, her eyes flashing angrily. To add to the spice, 'Oh hey Vanessa, I didn't see you there.' Another hit.
Before she could speak up her thoughts, I turned to Ashley, 'Hey ash, let's grab some proper lunch. We are not fat to eat salad right?' I didn't wait for her response; I practically grabbed her off her seat as Vanessa scowled bitterly. Not only had I twisted poison into her the moment I joined, I also had just called her fat. Bingo!
I sashayed away with Ashley by my side, knowing she was grateful to follow me to find real food, as Claudia laughed still on her seat, almost doubling over. I was aware some of the students sitting beside our table turning over to see what the commotion was about, as Vanessa sat red face, steam practically fuming out of ears, her mind ran with different words of curses.
I wasn't sure why I like teasing Vanessa too much, maybe it's cause, to me I personally think she's using Ashley and Amanda like they were her servants to get things she wanted. As far as I can see, she is trying to be a queen by picking up those who are let's say, lower status than she is and yet ironically, the girl doesn't even attend school.
A part of me wondered if she was really a killer enough to have gotten Amanda's parents killed, another part of me was wondering if she was actually a lonely person in the inside and all she want was closure, which she was gaining but in bad terms.
I returned back to the table with a tray full of carbohydrates and protein knowing well that Vanessa would get mad at that. I placed my tray on the table, right in front of Vanessa on purpose, and as predicted, she scowled.
Ashley had gotten herself a low-fat yogurt and a plate of beef lasagna, which she was scooping down into her mouth, enjoying each spoonful. 'I can't believe I have been missing all this,' Ashley thought it out loud which maddened Vanessa further more.
Realizing, Ashley shut her mouth and looked down, not daring to look into her eyes as she quietly fed herself.
I munched down onto the fries and took sip after sip from a big cup of coke. 'May I have some?'
I looked up to see Claudia, looking back at me expectantly. Everyone turned to stare at her and I wondered why. 'Yes, of course. I am glad you asked.' I smiled at her sweetly. I turned my gaze towards Amanda.
'Want some, Mandy? Don't worry, it's tasty.' Well I didn't need to ask twice, she practically dive through the fries. We all had a great laugh of course, except for Vanessa who had her arms folded against her chest, her chin up as if she's speaking to the Gods.
'Hey Van, instead of speaking to the ceiling, you might as well eat before the fries gets cold while speaking to all of us. After all, we do answer back but the ceiling doesn't.' She tilted her head, eyes staring at me as I gave her an I-don't-mean-any-harm smile.
I saw her muscles flexed and she leaned forward, as if staring at the fries, then just as soon as she did, she got up on her feet, 'My name is Vanessa,' she breathed and stormed off. It looked more like she was marching out of the cafeteria though.
My lips turned into a small pout as I stared at her back, even though I was chuckling away in my mind. Claudia who saw my reaction gave me a quick smile, 'Don't worry, she's just having her ego moment. She will return when her ego self has disappeared.'
'Like it ever will.' I rolled my eyes, watching Vanessa ran off the swinging doors and as the door swung shut, I saw Shaun stopping Vanessa.
He was staring at her and they were intensely chatting up something. I couldn't see much as the door closed behind them, with all the three girls laughing at my sarcasm.
I wonder if there was anything in between Vanessa and Mr. Exotic Eyes, not that I care since he is being rude and all and Blonde has the same attitude as he does, just only probably she's a bit better than him. At least she is still sticking with the both of them, even if she was only using them.
Yet, I secretly wonder what was going on behind the close door and for a second, I wish someone would walked through or out, swinging the door so I could maybe perhaps get something out of their hand gesture. The last I caught was Shaun's eyes, dark and definitely unfriendly.
'Evil', my mind whispered back at me.
