Disclaimer : Once again, the great and wonderful Meg Cabot owns everything! Well, almost. The plot line is my friend and my idea and the characters of Anne and Adriaan are ours as well.

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When I finally managed to control the stream of tears that had been falling thoughtlessly down my face, I looked back up at Maria. "Maria, I want you to do something for me."

Maria looked up sullenly into my face. "Why should I do anything for you?" She growled. "Your love is coming back to you and what do I have? Nothing....so please, explain to me why I should do something for you." The kind Maria was gone, now that she knew that Jesse was still around.

"Maria," I said, realizing how hateful she was going to get, "If you do what I'm going to ask you to do or if you don't, we have two options."

"Oh yeah and what's that?" She sneered.

"Well, if you do help me, then you get exorcised and get to be with Diego. If you do not help me then I beat you to a pulp until you help me. What's your choice?"

She looked at me startled for a moment and then sneered. "Fine, but make it quick."

"Okay, I need you to go to Carmel and look for Jesse." My eyes were wide with anticipation.

"Fine." She snarled and disappeared quickly.

I groaned. I hate ghosts with attitude problems.

Meanwhile, while she would be detained in Carmel Hills, I would be getting ready to go back. And that idea startled me like nothing else ever had. I had been wondering how everyone else was doing and if they missed me. I couldn't wait to see the look on Father Dom's face when I came strolling back into town....Wait! I couldn't go rushing in and see everyone. Paul was still lurking somewhere, what if he tried something again. I grabbed the book on my bedside table and stared at it....when I went back, I'd be ready. I had to get myself stronger than him. I had to....

Paul's POV:

Hmm....Suze left without a single word. I thought she loved me more than that. Well, well, well....Doesn't surprise me. Actually I should have suspected it....what with her being into dead guys and all. What kind of pleasure could I possible give her, I'm not dead. This thought brings a snort of laughter from me. Yeah right. Would I ever give up on her. Nope. I especially didn't expect her to leave so quickly, I mean, I thought we would be able to have some fun together. I laughed. Me and my dirty mind. Anyway, its kind of annoying though, trying to find her before De Silva does. I mean, no one runs out on Paul Slater. I'm like the freaking hottest guy around and I know that Suze felt something when I kissed her....otherwise....why did she kiss me back? I mean, every girl that kisses Paul Slater, feels....something. How could they not? I'm just so darned hot. And Suze saw that....I know she did.

These past few months have eaten at me until I can't even think straight. I hate not being able to find her, I'd make her tell me why she ran away....okay, well yes that's a given but come on....she shouldn't have run away from a stud muffin such as me. I grinned at this thought and continued walking down the side street that I suddenly found myself upon.

Up ahead, a strange....a very strange sight occurred to me. Now, I hadn't gotten rid of Jesse like I had intended to. In fact, I really hadn't even thought about him that much, cause I had been looking for Suze. But there he was....standing at the corner of the street....staring off into space. As I got closer I had a funny realization. He wasn't glowing....he wasn't a ghost anymore. I grinned and then walked a little faster, getting closer and closer with every second that my feet moved towards him. This was going to be fun. I smirked and continued towards him.

Well, there you have it. Chapter 12 and as always.....you know what to do! :) You guys are the most wonderful reviewers anyone could ever have!!!! Hope you enjoyed this chapter. I know you guys were all looking forward to dramatic music that stud muffin Paul. rolls eyes dramatically. Okay, now you can just click on the little purple box now. :)