Disclaimer: If you have heard of these characters or ideas, they aren't mine. The characters: 'Phantom X', 'Sable', 'Viper', 'Charm', 'Rosethorn', and 'Sonic' aren't mine either, they belong to a friend of mine, Kris Jones. I own characters Natalie, Kevin, and Camille. And together, we helped to create 'Tracker', 'Blacklight', and Michele.

a new note from an author friend of mine; she has decided to change 'Viper' to 'Sidewinder'.

Chapter 8: A day at the Fair

Jet drew in a deep breath, swung up his arms and slammed down as hard as he could. He heard a clicking noise and looked up to see several lights light up as a small metal cylinder slid up a long board. The lights were first green, then yellow, and then orange. The cylinder stopped halfway in the orange section. Jet frowned and turned around to face Kris, David and Tamiko.

"Not bad, Jet, you almost beat David," Kris said looking at the lights.

"Almost, but look you still get a prize," David said in a cooing voice, then smiled slightly as the vendor gave Jet a bright lime green teddy bear with an even brighter red bow. Jet stared at the small bear as if trying to comprehend what to do with it.

"Hmp…you probably had Nat help you," Jet muttered as he tossed the bear into the air.

"Couldn't have. She's with Michele looking at the botanical gardens," Tamiko replied catcing the bear.

"What about Kevin and John?" David asked as he and Kris watched Tamiko play keep away from Jet.

"They're with Lauren. She took them to look at the games on the other side while she goes to the crafts. She also said something about meeting someone." Tamiko dodged Jet's arms, rapped him hard in the stomach and spun away to stand behind a bench which David and Kris now sat on. Jet stopped chasing and looked at David and Kris.

"Has it been two weeks already?"

"Two weeks for what?" Tamiko asked puzzled.

"David," all three said in unison.

"Okay, still in the dark," Tamiko said trying to remember if there was another 'David' at the school she met.

"You haven't met him yet," Kris explained, "He's been in Washington D.C. for some scholars program. I guess today he's coming home."

"And evidently Lauren didn't forget," David commented as he slid his arm around Kris's shoulders. "David is Lauren's boyfriend," David added.

"Oh, and…" Tamiko encouraged.

"He lives at the mansion and he has telekinesis and the ability to turned into a green gel-like substance," Kris finished.

"How fun—Hey!" Tamiko shouted startled. She hadn't noticed while talking to Kris and David that Jet had gotten around the bench and behind her. Jet now had Tamiko in a bear hug still trying to get his bear. Tamiko twisted trying to get loose from his grip. She tuned to ram her elbow into his stomach again when she glanced up and met a mischievous violet gaze. Tamiko froze as she and Jet held each other's eyes. On the side, Kris nudged David who only smiled at the two. Jet gave a half smile and Tamiko drew deep breath; then finally finding herself, Tamiko broke the stare and Jet's grip.

"Um…look a funhouse. Do you like funhouses, Kris?" Tamiko said looking around to avoid looking at Jet.

"Yeah," Kris said smiling at Tamiko who glanced at Kris then looked away quickly. Kris shook her head and jumped up taking David's hand. "Let's go." She then led David to the funhouse leaving Tamiko and Jet behind.

"Um…Tami—" Jet started not looking at her.

"Your bear," Tamiko cut in holding out the bear.

"What? … Oh, no. You keep it. I've got no use for it," Jet replied.

"Right." Tamiko felt heat rising to her cheeks so, she turned quickly and hurried to catch up with the others. As she turned, Jet relized that she had deep red-highlights in her dark brown hair. His eyes wandered down the figure, when he shook his head abruptly.

I haven't even known her for a full day yet. Jet thought as he sauntered over to the funhouse. David waited for him at the entrance.

"The girls went in already," he said simply. Jet nodded his head in reply. The two went in and were blasted with cold air and a loud foghorn. Clearing their ears, they came upon some twisted mirrors. Playing with their images, David broke the silence. "So…"

"So what?" Jet shot back when his roommate paused. And when David didn't say anything, Jet got frustrated. "You are going to find something unpleasant in your bed tonight if you don't say it."

"You, my friend, you."

"What about me?"

"You and Tamiko. Could you have been more obvious?" This time Jet remained silent. "Jet, both Kris and I saw it. You like her," David said emphasizing the last three words. "Come on. You had the same look I did when I met Kris. And you should know because you kept playing big protective brother."

"Yes, I did and I do know. I remember how you kept talking about how unique and special and beautiful and—" Jet cut himself off as he saw David grinned broadly.

"You see. Now my mind isn't the only one in the romantic mode."

There it is folks. Chapter 7! Please review. ; p Y