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I stood there stunned when I remembered I had something in my hands.

I opened up what looked like a note....

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Dita:

I looked at the folded piece of paper. How I wished it was from... Hibiki. No, wait, that isn't right... I... um, never mind. I opened the note carefully feeling all tingly inside. Could this be it? My fingers itched to reveal its contents but I couldn't rush. Composure! Professionalism! Breath!

Dita,

You have been invited to Bart's birthday party. Come to the mess hall in your costume at...

What? What is this? An invitation! Obviously! What the heck! I felt like a complete idiot. Hah! What an idiot I am! Thinking it was some heart touching letter that would free my soul and give me ever-lasting happiness! Yeah right! I'm dreaming... great, I must fix myself! Delete Hibiki! Please! Let me be normal!!!! Ahhhh!

Oh great, what am I gonna wear?

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Hibiki:

Finally, I'm out of that room! I couldn't take it! It was too sad and lonely and full of Duero! Hah, it felt even worse when people visited. I mean, yeah, it great and all that, but she didn't come at all. What's the use? I tried to tell Dita but I was too pathetic. I tried to tell her the truth when I was dying! That's stupid! But, I know she isn't stupid. She must know at least something about how I... um...

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Dita:

I was walking in the hallway, trying to get to my Dread. I was just going to round the corner when "BANG".

"Watch it!"

I quickly apologized crankily and tried to get up. Fortunately, the person didn't help me at all! My vision was blurred because of the tons of hair in my face. I was so annoyed! I'm so bothered and confused and now someone has to make me fall! I looked up at the weirdo who bumped me. I stared for what seemed like an hour at the person. It took me practically that long to realize it was Hibiki. I suddenly lost all my words. I looked at him and I kept looking around nervously. I wanted to run so bad but I was frozen. Feelings inside me burned up. I wanted to cry... I'm so scared! I don't want to be here now! Why now! Get me out of here!!!

I started to bite my lip and play with my fingers. I felt dumb there and I was just about to run when...

"um, uh... hi" he muttered blandly.
"h-hi" I answered

I gave him a quick smile and he gave me a forced one. He told me he had to go, but he couldn't really tell me where. Hmm, that went well.

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Hibiki:

That was so dumb! I can't believe I did that. I think it's the blood loss. Great! Now she's going to hate me even more!

Bart came up to me just then in my tortured state on the floor. He asked if I was in need of help. I said no coldly. He told me about some party thing and that I'd have to be in costume... What?!!

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Dita:

Stupid! That was wrong! Remember that you don't like him. There isn't anyone to like! Don't go back to your past! It was awful but still, the feeling was somewhat great. At least he didn't run off at once... but he did?

Hah! Let's face it. I saw his face. It looked like he absolutely despised me, like it was so awful that we crossed paths. Maybe he was just shocked? Nah, I could see it. He wanted to leave!

It's okay. I don't really mind. Oh hey, there's Parfet!

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Parfet is going with Duero to the party. Hmm, I've forgotten about that. I'll probably not go. Is it actually worth it? Everyone will just be talking and having fun... I won't fit in, in that atmosphere... I need time for myself now, just a bit of mending and rest. I started the long walk back to my room. I plopped down on my bed and pretended I was sick and fragile.

Hey someone's at my door!

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Hah! Sorry, this is such a bothering chapter! Everyone's lost!

Okay :) you know what to do.
There's a pretty "button" down there