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I know this part is short, but it was either this or nothing till I get the next part. Which hopefully will be soon (have to make a few plot decisions).

~*~*Bumlets*~*~

The bunkroom was filling up by the time we got there and there was a rowdy game of poker going on in the corner.

"Looks like we got some entertainment for da night."  Pie Eater said, heading for the corner.  Skittery clapped me on the shoulder and followed him to the game.

I moved over to my bunk and sat there for a few minutes trying to decide what to do.

"Gonna join da game Bumlets?"

I looked over at the green-eyed girl staring down at me.  "Not dis time Hol."

"So boring." She laughed.

"Why aren't you over dere?" I asked.  Poker was Holiday's favorite game….even if she was terrible at it.

"All cleaned out for da night." She grinned.  Terrible and proud of it.  "Dere's a new guy an' he's real good."

"New guy huh?  Potential boyfriend?"  I teased.  Holiday wasn't really into the whole romance scene at the moment, having had bad experiences in the past.

She laughed dryly, "Very funny."

"Hey Holiday, Bumlets."  Moxie greeted, joining us.

"Heya Moxie."  Holiday and I said at the same time.  I looked up at her and she glared at me.

Moxie laughed, "Save your bickering.  I don't want to hear it."

Holiday broke her glare and mumbled about her not bickering.

I shrugged and got up.  "I'm gonna watch da game."

Holiday seemingly ignored me and I ruffled her hair as I walked by.

"Hey!"  She cried out.

Moxie laughed and shook her head, "Alright well I'm going back the girl's room."

"Why do you read so much?"  Holiday asked following her friend.

"Cause it's fun and you stop yakking in my ear when you know I'm not listening."

"Gee, dat's nice."  Holiday muttered before they walked out of my hearing distance.

Turning my attention to the poker game I noticed a small boy, who could be anywhere from 14 to 17, with a rather large pile of winnings next to him.  The others in the game, Race, Punky, Skittery, Blink, Snitch, and Blizzard, all had very small piles next to them.

"I sweah I've nevah seen such luck!"  Race exclaimed, after losing on the last hand.

"He's gotta be cheating."  Punky, who had folded, declared.

I didn't know about cheating, but I was as surprised at the newcomers luck as Race was.

"Hey Calliope," I whispered to the blonde haired girl next to me, "What's da new guy's name?"

"Danny."  She answered not taking her eyes off her boyfriend, Kid Blink.

I nodded and looked back over at Danny, who was now staring at me funny.  I tried smiling at him, but his eyes only widened and his cheeks flushed red.  Okay…never had that happen before.

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Alohas,
~*Holiday*~