hey ppl! sry for the long break, i've been havin sum problems in my life and kinda lost track of most things i need to do. which includes updating this. hope u enjoy this next chapter! i kno i had fun writing it!

Disclaimer: I tried to kill the pain, but only brought more. I lay dying, and I'm pouring crimson regret and betrayal. I'm dying praying bleeding and screaming. Am I too lost to be saved, am I too lost?

My God my tourniquet, return to me salvation. My God my tourniquet, return to me salvation..... Listen to Tourniquet by Evanescence. great song! Well so is most of their music... but neway, listen to it! I command u! lol. o yea, and i only own Ghost and Kira.

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        Kira frowned at the slightly open door to her room. She carefully stood back and used her telekinesis to open the door. A bucket of water fell and she smirked, walking in. Ghost thought he could get her that easily? Not a chance.

        As she stepped into her room though, she had another thought. Ghost was a lot smarter than he seemed. She shouldn't underestimate him.

        As this last thought came she felt herself fall over a wire. She cursed as she set off the booby trap, thick molasses pouring down on her. She gasped in shock as it poured over her exposed skin and down her shirt. It was then that she noticed the intricate string system running around her room. She swallowed hard as she noticed the chain she had set off. Shutting her eyes tight she heard the crash as her already broken radio fell and made cold water pour over her.

        She gasped as chocolate sauce poured down next, followed by half a pail of whipped cream. Then, as if mocking her, a single cherry fell, dropping perfectly on top of her head. She gasped and slowly stood, breathing steadily. She angrily walked out of her room and into the shower. Oh, she would get him. And get him good, if it was the last thing she ever did.

        She finally finished cleaning the mess up in her room and glared at the string in her trashcan. Damn that Ghost, she would get him. Standing and flipping her silky hair over her shoulder, it had taken her over an hour to get everything out of it. She picked up the two trashcans and walked out of her room.

        The few people she saw stayed out of her way as they saw the look on her face. As she pushed open the door to the mess hall most people turned to look. Ghost was laughing about Kira at that moment and Kurt was at least grinning. It was a good joke after all.

        Kira stopped behind him, setting down one of the trashcans and grasping the other with both hands. He still hadn't noticed her, but the others had. They all backed up as she emptied the trashcan full of the ice cream toppings and string, over his head. She shook it for good measure as he stared down at himself in shock, then she picked up the other one and poured that on his head as well. By this time, the teachers had noticed and a few stood up.

        Kira smiled, fakely sweet, and leaned into Ghost's line of vision. The still shocked Ghost just stared at her, his mouth moving without sound.

        "You left some things in my room. I thought you'd like them back. Oh, by the by...." she placed the cherry on top of his head and her smile widened sweetly.

        Ghost finally regained his senses. He shouted angrily, "You little bi-"

        "Uh uh uh!" she cut up off. "There are children here."

        Ghost glared and grabbed her, pulling her across his lap. She screeched as her back was once again covered in the toppings.

        "Enough!" Everyone froze. Professor X, his gaze hard, came over. "Both of you, in my office. Now."

        Kira growled and pushed off of Ghost, stalking out of the mess hall. Ghost followed, glaring at Kira's back.

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        "I don't know what is going on but it needs to stop now," Professor X said, looking between the two. "This has gone far enough. You're dragging other students in now. It started fine but it has gotten too out of hand for me to leave it alone."

        Both Kira and Ghost looked down, still casting veiled glares.

        "I said enough. I don't know why you two are so angry at each other, but I want you to stop this second. Now apologize to each other."

        Kira looked up and said in a definitely not sorry tone, "I'm sorry."

        Then, risking the Professor hearing, said in his mind, "Not."

        Ghost glared at her and the Professor raised an eyebrow. "Is there perhaps something you left out when told me about your gifts?"

        An evil smirk grew on Ghost's face. "She has telepathic abilities."

        Kira glared at him, hatred fully in her gaze.

        "Really? Then we'll have to train you in that as well. You will see Jean about taking another control class. Now Ghost, apologize to her."

        Ghost looked surly. He'd been hoping to get away without an apology. "I'm sorry," he muttered.

        "Good enough. Both of you may leave, but don't let this happen again. And Kira, don't forget to see Jean," the Professor said, watching both of the teens seriously.

        "Yes Professor X," Kira answered. Ghost turned and left, Kira right behind him.

        "You jerk!" she growled when they got down the hall. Ghost smirked.

        "What's wrong princess? Something I said?"

        Kira glowered at him then stepped forward and slapped him. She whirled off calling over her shoulder, "Don't cross me again!"

        Ghost glared after her and turned, walking off in the opposite direction.

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        Kira walked through the halls, having just finished her first day back to classes. She was on her way back to her room when she heard a voice call for her.

        "Hey! Kira! Wait for me!" Kitty came running over, grinning. "Guess what!"

        "Um, Kurt finally asked you out?" Kira asked, grinning as it earned her a look.

        "No, I wish! The teachers all got together and like, arranged a dance for us kids! Oh come on, isn't that great?" she asked as she noticed the lack of enthusiasm.

        "Wonderful," Kira started climbing the stairs to her room, planning on making a quick stop before lunch, "I hope you have a wonderful time."

        "What do you mean? Aren't you excited?" Kitty asked in confusion.

        "I'm not going," Kira said firmly, walking into her room and closing the door hard behind her. Kitty just fazed through the locked door.

        "Aw come on Kira! It'll be fun! We can like, go buy new clothes and everything! Please come!" Kitty begged.

        Kira dropped her book on her dresser and opened a drawer, rooting around inside. "NO. Absolutely not. Firstly, I will never be caught dead in a dress. Secondly, I will never go to a dance. They are the spawn of the devil and I sure as hell am not pretty enough to be caught at one. So the answer is, and always will be, no."

        "Not pretty enough?" Kitty stood and dragged Kira over to a mirror, forcing her to look at herself. "Are you like, insane? You are gorgeous. Tons of guys will like, love you, and you don't have to wear a dress. It's a casual. If you wanted to you could," she smiled at the negative look Kira gave, "But please at least come. Like, even if only for a little. Please?" She begged, her eyes big.

        Kira stared at her hard a moment then sighed. "Oh fine. I'll come. But only for a little mind you!" She said as Kitty hoped up and down in excitement.

        "Of course! Oh this is gonna be great! Ok, like right after classes we need to go shopping. It's this Saturday after all!" Kitty said, grabbing her books. "Come on or we'll like, be totally late to lunch!"

        "This Saturday?" Kira asked in shock, picking up her books, "Th- that soon?"

        "Yes that soon! Come on or we'll be late!" she grabbed Kira's hand and dragged the speechless girl down the hall.

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        At the mall Kira sighed. How had she gotten talked into this?

        Kitty came out modeling yet another outfit. This time it was light hip-hugger jeans and a light blue, spaghetti strap shirt that ended an inch above her pants.

        "Whadda ya think?" she asked, turning around in the mirror.

        "I like the shirt, but I think different jeans," Kira said studying it.

        "Well, how about these?" Kitty asked, grabbing a pair of tan Capri's. She looked back at Kira who tilted her head slightly and raised her eyebrows in what Kitty had learned was an approving gesture.

        "Ok go find something you like while I try these on," she said, and ushered Kira out.

        Kira shook her head and walked out of the dressing rooms. She began looking through the nicer clothes in the summer section, occasionally pausing. She pulled out a few different items and went back into the dressing rooms to try them on.

        "Kira?" Kitty asked, stepping out of her dressing room in the Capri's.

        "Just a sec!" she called from a dressing room down the hall. She stepped out a moment later and Kitty grinned.

        "Nice outfit," she said approvingly, looking over the long black pants and the light blue belly shirt. Kira smiled and playfully glared.

        "Thanks. I think this is what I'll wear. I've tried some other things but this is the best," she said, turning in the big mirrors at the end of the dressing room hall.

        "Good. Now we can just go shopping for stupid stuff," Kitty said, grinning. "Let's go."

        After changing back to their normal clothes, they went out and looked for more clothes. They spent another hour laughing and trying on clothes, both gorgeous and outrageous, before leaving with much more then they had planned.

        "Well, that was more fun that I thought it would be," Kira said as they trudged up the stairs with their stuff.

        "Never underestimate the power of good shopping," Kitty said with a smile as they reached the third floor. "Well I'll see you later."

        "See ya Kitty," Kira said, grinning as she stepped into her room. She put away her new clothes and then threw her windows open wide. This Saturday was certainly going to be interesting.

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