Authors Note: Along with Bear, I also own Naomi, Laytoa and Dakota. You'll meet her later* I'm planning to now do at least two chapters a week. Maybe three. Look for them on Fridays, Saturdays and maybe Sundays. Now, onto the story! Here we're introduced to Zero's mom's friend's daughter (say that in one breath..), Naomi. But what happens when the guys show up? -Fluffs Zero's hair- Springy! Floofly! I love it! -cough- onto the Chapter..

Chapter Four: Party Crashers!

After leaving Bear's place, Zero had taken his time to get home, "I wonder if.Nah," He smiled at his crazy ideas. Crossing the road, he mad a mad dash for his own place, "Maybe she's here!" With an excited shiver, he clambered up the steps. Zero could hardly wait to see the new girl. Maybe should could join the gang.

"Hector! Come inside and meet Naomi!" His mom shouted from the marble doorstop. She was dressed up and scoffed when she saw her son dressed in nothing more than jeans and a t-shirt, "Now, Hector!" She hissed again.

Mumbling something unheard, he stalked inside. Emerging from the entrance hall, he found himself in the eccentric sunroom. Sitting in the black leather sofa, was a woman, about his mother's age, give or take a few years. And next to her was a girl a bit older than Zero. Looking both of them over, Hector slid into the chair, beside his mother. A small chortle escaped from him, but he disguised it as a cough.

"And you are.?" The girl sneered, watching Hector. She grinned slyly and changed her tone, "I'm Naomi. You must be Hector?" She waited for her answer impatiently, pushing a strand of golden-blonde from her crystal-blue eyes.

Oh Joy, Hector thought, there's no way she's joining the group. "Pleasure," Hector mumbled, looking down. Naomi was glaring at him.

"So, I told him, if it's not 24 k, I'm not touching it!" Naomi's mother laughed from across the room, putting down the china teacup with a 'clink.' The girl laughed as well. Hector's mother replied with a forced laugh. This would take forever; he rolled his eyes and slumped over. Where were the guys when he needed them?

~*~*~

Bear groaned and yawned, then propped herself onto the railings around her porch and looked at the guys, "You seen Zero lately?" She asked, no tone in her voice.

"Not really," Twitch leaned against the car again. It was late afternoon, and they were bored, "Why?"

Zigzag shook his static hair and tussled Brain's. The two had become like brothers after meeting at Green Lake. Afterwards, Zigzag would watch out for the little guy all the time. Twitch swatted at Zigzag and looked over at Armpit.

"I ain't either," He mumbled, scratching his head. X-Ray was beside him, wiping his thick glasses. Squid smirked at Bear and Twitch began to...twitch. Caveman smiled and yawned, "I wonder what Zero's doing."

"Why don't we go see!" Squid piped up, looking at each one of the gang. It was more a request than a question. A wide smile spread across each of their faces.

"We're going to Zero's house. Be back soon, mom!" Bear yelled at the window. Her mother gave the thumbs-up sign, and the whole gang seemed to take off, to Zero's place.

~*~*~

The doorbell seemed to break the tension between Zero and Naomi. Their mothers had gone out to eat out. The two had refused to go with. Without haste, Zero leapt off his feet and ran to the door.

"Hey, Zero, baby! Mind if we come in, sugar?" Bear laughed, leaning on the doorway. She snorted at the other boy's snickers and stuck her tongue out at them. Twitch shoved his way beside Bear; Armpit squeezed himself between Bear and Zero to get inside.

He hissed, "What are you doing, Sarah? Naomi's here, and -" Just then, Miss Perfect strolled up beside Hector and put her arm on his shoulder. He instantly tensed and looked at her, as though saying, 'get off me!' She didn't get it and continued to cling to him.

"Who are these.animals? Are they friends of yours, Hector?" Naomi spoke about the group, but fixated her gaze onto Bear, who seemed to do the same. The two stood, locked, for what seemed like hours. The silence was broken by Armpit.

"Where's your food, Zero? I'm hungry!" Armpit squealed, running (for once) into the kitchen. Twitch followed, snickering, "Dude, you're making a mess!"

Naomi dashed after the two boys, but sighed and fell onto the couch instead. X-Ray strolled up to her and sat on the seat next to her. He grinned and put his arm around her, "Hey, baby." Zero was looking around frantically, but smiled when Bear winked at him. Caveman turned on Zero's CD Player with a small flick and Zigzag pulled Twitch out of the kitchen. Bear, meanwhile was dashing around, glaring at Naomi and dancing with Hector. She was enjoying this. Dancing with Zero, and making Naomi scream. And Zero seemed to enjoy it just as much.

20 Minutes Later

The house was still jumping. X-Ray had managed to make Naomi dance with him, much to her displeasure, and Armpit had feasted himself. Twitch was running from Zigzag who was throwing popcorn at him, while Caveman was sharing stories with Squid about Green Lake.

Zero leaned onto Sarah's shoulder and whispered, "Sarah, mom's coming in ten minutes. You hafta get out of here!" He looked around. The house wasn't so much messy, but the gang had to get out.

"Alright, as you say, Mr. Zeroni," she snickered, then called to guys, still leaning on Zero, "GUYS! We gotta scram. Ziggy, leave Twitch alone, man!" When she saw they weren't listening, she screamed, "PEOPLE!" They seemed to jump. Zigzag did as he was told and looked at Zero.

X-Ray grinned at Bear, "Time to go, guys." They all seemed to listen to him and filed into line. They each said their goodbyes to Zero (and Naomi) and left.

X-Ray was still hovering around the door. As Naomi approached him, he blew her a kiss and winked, then walked off. A disgusted look crossed her face, but she had to wave. Hector bid his farewells to X and turned to Bear, "See ya later, girl." He smiled and winked. Seeing this, Naomi looked to Zero, then Bear and scoffed. Zero waved again and walked back into the house. Popcorn. He needed to clean up, still.

As Bear turned her back, she could hear Naomi screaming, "You won't get him, 'Bear.' He's wrapped around my little finger! I demand you stop flirting with him!!" She stamped her slipper against the floor.

"Whatever, Naomi. He likes me more!" Bear sneered, startled, but not showing it. She was running to catch up with the gang. She fell in line behind Caveman and began talking to him.

Zero was perked in the doorway of the sunroom, snickering. He scoffed and slid into the couch once more, "I never knew I was flirting.." Laughing, he glanced at Naomi, who was beat- red from nerves.

A low rumbling and the sound of wheels against pavement. They were home. Naomi plopped into a corner, and watched Hector carefully. Zero looked up at his mother stalking into the sunroom with Naomi's mum.

"What happened here?" She was referring to the popcorn all over the floor. Zero gave an innocent smile and waved to his mother with puppy-dog eyes.

"Party Crashers!" He smirked.

A/N: If your wondering where Magnet is, he's gone to Mexico/Spain for the summer.He'll be back soon..O__O (Mental note for me: Next Chapter about how Bear met guys/got name.)