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Zoe wasn't quite sure how she managed to escape. it had been a jumbled mess of action, chaos and running. Lots of it.

But, to be honest, she didn't mind how she escaped. The fact was, she was free.

Glancing at the map she'd had the forethought to steal from the KORPS office, she figured she was at least 3 or 4 miles from St Hearts. She checked her route and began running.

She arrived at the gates of Saint Hearts, panting for breath. The evening sun cast a soft red glow on her beloved school and she smiled as she stepped through the gates.

'Dan, please!' pleaded Frank, 'Think about how you're acting. Your safety is the most important thing here.' Dan's eyes darkened, but Frank continued. 'Zoe is not worth risking your life for...'

Dan's eyes flashed dangerously. 'SHE IS TO ME!'

Frank stepped back in shock as Dan stormed off, kicking over a set of lockers as he went.

When he was out of sight, Dan leant against the wall and rested his head in his hands. He'd lost her.

The guilt weighed down on him like a dead weight, making it hard for him to function properly.

You could've saved her. The cruel, torturous voice echoing through his head. You could've saved her.

The creak of a door made him look up and he squinted in the sunlight.

Was it...no...it couldn't be...could it?

'Zoe?' he whispered quietly, standing up slowly. The figure stepped out of the light and he laughed in relief. 'oh my god, Zoe!' he ran up to her and hugged her tightly.

Zoe smiled 'Nice to see you too!' she laughed.

He smiled and kissed her passionately, her hands tangling in his hair.

Eventually they both pulled back. 'i missed you.' she said quietly. Dan smiled. 'I missed you too. We need to find Frank, come on.' he urged. Zoe smiled and followed him out of the corridor and into the hall.

The creaking of a door made Frank look up, and his eyes widened in shock. his mouth opened and closed like a goldfish's.

'Zoe..you...how did you?' he stuttered in shock.

Zoe laughed. 'To be honest Frank, i'm not quite sure myself. I don't remember much really.'

'ZOE!' Aneisha spotted her friend and sprinted towards her before enveloping her in a big hug. 'Where were you?! We were so worried! We would've come but Fra-'

Frank coughed, interrupting Aneisha's speech. 'Anyway...as i meant to say earlier, we must go and see Stella, I'll just go and call her and you guys just wait here.'

Aneisha sighed. 'Frank, do we really need to go and see Stella? She's all you've been talking about over the past month.'

'Fine, I'll tell her later.'

Dan grinned. 'Hot date tonight?'

'Yeah,' muttered Frank sarcastically, 'maybe i'll see you and Zoe there too.'

Tom grinned. 'Oooh, buuuurrrrn!'

Dan shot him an annoyed look.

'Dan...' said Zoe slowly, trying to keep the peace. They stood in silence for a while, when suddenly, Aneisha smiled at them all.

'So,' she said. 'We're all back together, safe and sound. Anyone fancy a curry?'

Half an hour later...

The four spies sat in the Indian restaurant, chatting about recent missions.

Well, Dan, Zoe and Aneisha were talking, Tom was trying to understand how the restaurant worked.

He frowned. 'So you...no..do you? That way?' Tom mumbled to himself.

Dan looked across at him. 'You know talking to yourself is the first sign of madness.' he grinned.

Tom glared at him then looked around again.

Dan sighed. 'Tom.' he said impatiently. 'When they call you, you go up to the buffet and get some food. After that you can go whenever you like to get seconds.' he explained.

Tom still didn't understand, but just nodded.

Now it was Zoe who was confused. 'You mean there is no limit to how much you eat?' she asked. Dan smiled at her. 'Precisely.' Him and Zoe were sat next to each other, as usual, with Tom and Aneisha opposite them.

Zoe frowned. 'I've never had curry before.' she said wistfully. 'Is it nice?' she asked.

Dan nodded 'But it can be quite spicy. Pick what Tom picks and you should be fine.' he advised.

Zoe nodded then looked at the approaching waiter who indicated for them to go up and get some food. Dan got the really spicy ones, with the exception of the tikka masala which he liked because of the colour of the sauce.

Tom and Zoe just had korma, and Aneisha tried the rogan josh.

Tom sighed. He hated curry. They sat back at the table and began to eat. Aneisha drank at least 6 cups of water, Dan 2 and to everyone's surprise, Zoe didn't need any.

'Do you want to try a spicier one?' Dan offered warily. Zoe nodded eagerly.

Sighing, he skewered a piece of chicken on his fork and held it out to her.

She looked at it suspiciously then cautiously took a bite. She chewed it slowly, then swallowed it. 'mmmmm!' she said, smiling around at them.

Aneisha frowned. 'You're not thirsty?' she asked in confusion.

Zoe shook her head. 'Should I be?' she questioned.

Dan shrugged. 'We can try you on the spiciest one.' he suggested hesitantly. Zoe smiled. 'Okay!' she replied and waited eagerly for the next taster. Dan scooped up some dark red sauce and rice on his fork before holding it out to her. She leant forward and took a mouthful.

After chewing on it for a second or two, she swallowed it quickly. 'Yummy.' she said, licking her lips. The 3 looked at her in shock and Dan shook his head in disbelief.

That girl was...impossible. Amazing. And he loved her. With all his heart.

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