Hello again! As usual, huge thanks to all who've reviewed. Not sure about parts of this chapter, so I'm going to post it before I rewrite it for the millionth time. Putting up chapter 15, too. Reviewers will be adored and worshipped, constructive criticism is welcome, but so is pointless flattery. Hope you like! ;o)

Chapter 14.

She wanted to ask all of the same questions as the school had, I could tell. As Nannie sat opposite me in that restaurant, she was watching me closely, totally on her guard the whole time. It was a little unnerving, but nothing compared to the panic I'd felt earlier. When our food arrived and I had begun to eat, she decided to speak up.

"Kristy, I know that the school have asked you every question under the sun this morning." I nodded. "I also understand that the second time you fainted, it was while your friends were asking you questions about the first time you fainted." She put it more as a question than a statement, and I wasn't stupid enough to try to lie.

"Yes, that's right."

"Well, I certainly don't want to cause a third episode, but you understand, don't you, that I can't just let this go?" This time, the question sounded more like a statement. I nodded again, not happy about where this was going. "I'm not good at avoiding the point, or subtle interrogation, you know that." I certainly did. It was another family trait. "So you'll forgive me if I just cut to the chase?"

"Of course." I couldn't help smiling. I should have known that Nannie would go straight for the tough questions.

"Even if they are things you don't want to answer?" I nodded. "Okay then. For goodness sake, answer me honestly or not at all. There's no point otherwise. Are you eating properly?"

"Yes."

"Do you drink or do drugs?"

"No!" I gave her a wounded look.

"Oh, don't look so hurt. I know you don't. I have to ask. What if you did and I hadn't asked?" I had to grin. I mean, she had a point.

"Are you seeing anybody at the moment?" She leaned in close with a wicked little smile, "I won't tell anyone if you are, I promise." I laughed.

"We-ell, actually, yes. But I'm not saying who."

"I knew it!" She exclaimed, looking unbelievably pleased with herself, "Oh, I knew it. You're in love!" I felt myself blush. "So here's my next question; when you've been going out this weekend, was it really with Abby, or was it with this mystery boyfriend?" I wasn't totally sure how to answer that one. I decided to just play it cool.

"I was out with Abby." I replied, looking her in the eye. It wasn't like I was lying. She looked at me closely, and then nodded.

"I believe you. Okay. Last question. What's going on with the faints?"

"People kept going on and on at me... I couldn't handle it," I replied instantly. I didn't want anybody to worry about them any more than they already had. "I felt like I couldn't breathe properly, so I sucked in more and more air..."

"And you suddenly found your surroundings disappearing before you blacked out?" interrupted Nannie. I nodded. "Panic attacks. Not really a problem, unless you have too many. You'll be alright. Let me know if it happens again, though." I nodded for what felt like the millionth time. "By the way, what were you panicking about?" She looked at me curiously.

"Just...stuff." I answered lamely. She laughed.

"Okay, if you don't want to tell me, I guess I can let it go for now. Have you finished lunch?"

"Yes."

"Then let's go home." She put her arm around me as we paid and left. I felt calmer than I had all weekend.