Author's note: Sorry for the wait, but I've been really busy.  I hope you enjoy!  I won't write the next chapter until I have 30 reviews.  I already have a good idea for the next chapter.  And remember; criticism is welcomed.

( ) means author's notes
* * means character's thoughts

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…No one.  Disappointed, Kari took the CD and put it in her player as she started down the hall to her homeroom.  As the music flowed through her, Kari bobbed her head to the beat as she tried to make sense of the last five minutes-even if she couldn't make sense of the last two days.

First, an unknown pen pal was giving her advice and a CD-not that she didn't like it.  Second, she feels like she is being watch, but when she looked up she doesn't see anything. 

*Wait, that isn't true!*  Kari was so shocked that she stopped her saunter down the halls in mid-step.  Her flame colored eyes widened as her pupil visibly dilated, causing people around her to wonder if she was having a coronary.  But when someone ran to her side to help her, she showed signs of life as she snarled at the innocent boy that was trying to help.

"I'm sorry, Kari-oops.  I mean your Royal Highness.  I didn't mean to insult you."  Ken Ichijoji snapped as he backed away with an angry glance.  (a/n: Lame, I know)

Than, the least likely thing happened.  Geena turned around, left her clique, and slapped Kari across the face as hard as she could.  The hall was so silent, you could hear a pin drop.  So it was no surprise that the soft flutter of wings was easily heard when before it was hidden in the bustle of the hall.

"Kari, I know most people don't think there's any more of me than what meets the eye, but you were never one of them.  And I know that I'm not your best friend, but you are-or rather, were-my best friend.  I don't know what happened to you, but I do know that whatever it is, you are taking it to hard.  So snap out of it!  I miss you, and I'm not the only one."(an/:Deep, huh?  I decided to make Geena more bearable.)

Needless to say, Kari was busy trying to find the location of fluttering that had lasted for less than a second, and heard half of what Geena had said-maybe. And in light of her current direction of thought, it is obvious that her answer would not dazzle anyone.

"Sure, whatever."

Kari glanced in her direction in time to glimpse Geena's blue eyes become watery as they filled with pain.  *So like those eyes that I... that I... well, felt more than saw.* Kari looked at Geena as she ran down the hall in puzzlement.

"They aren't connected."

*…are they?*

a/n: Sorry it took so long, I'll try to update regularly till it's done.  I've been busy for a while with exams, and I haven't had much time for writing.  Please, constructive criticism is welcome, unless you are the Niki that trashed what you barely even started.  But please, CRITISE ME!