A/N:K, just for a brief update. I'm terribly busying right now, lots of things to do. The next time I'll update will be around Christmas, as a Christmas special edition or instead of a Christmas special edition, I'll write one for the new year. ^.^

And some of you have asked about a sequel. Yes, I will write a sequel if you want me to. If you don't want a sequel, then I'll change the ending of the story since the original ending I planned for this fic is a cliffhanger. So on your reviews, tell me if you want a sequel or not. Some people out there think it's not a Kai + Allison fic. I'm telling you now that they'll eventually get together, but that I keep twisting the plot with other pairing. It might make you not realize that it's a Kai/Allison.

And also, I'm going to start a mailing list. If you wish to be notified when Lost in a Dream is updated, then leave your e-mail on your review so I'll know who to e-mail. That's about all and on with the story.

Allison smoothed out the piece of paper. Kyle's distinct handwriting was in a rushed manner, so she knew it was something important.

It read:

When you stepped onto the school grounds, I saw someone following you, a shadow lurking behind. I definitely know it's no one from the sorority or the fraternity. I was wonder if you knew anything about that person. He seems to be following you, with some weird purple hair and a malicious smirk. Does any of this make sense to you? Seems like anyone familiar?

Kyle de Marlow.

Allison instantly knew who it was.

Boris. He was following her again. And this time, she knew that he would do anything to get his hands on her and her fortune. She bit her lip, contemplating. But she wondered how Kyle had noticed.

Suddenly, she remembered. She remember seeing someone with purple hair hanging around the back of the crowd nearby the fraternity when she was on the stage. Boris was probably staring at her and Kyle noticed and decided to track him. She ripped up the note and threw the scraps into the trashcan. The door opened and Chisato entered the room, flopping onto her bed.

" What a night!" she exclaimed, sliding her feet out of her shoes.

" Ya," said Allison absentmindedly.

" Looked like you and Kyle were heating up the dance floor," said Aurora teasingly as she breezed into the room.

" Looked like playboy Enrique is about to settle down," teased Allison.

" Well, Tala was looking hot tonight," said Tina slyly, dancing into the bedroom.

" Wonder who it's directed to?" said Aurora.

" Obviously," said Allison sarcastically.

" What's up with you and Johnny then?" asked Chisato.

" Just up to the usual pranks," answered Tina.

" Did you notice that Kai was shooting glares the whole night?" asked Maria.

" Wonder who it's at," said Chisato sarcastically.

" Ooohhh. You're so observant for once," said Aurora.

" Well, Spencer and Carrie sure hit off well," said Allison, twirling her hair.

" Yeah. She'll be a great connection," said Tina, lying on her back.

" Isabella de Marle parents are holding a dinner party tomorrow night. She has invited Allison, Maria, Aurora, Tina and myself to the dinner party. We must make a good impression. Also Kyle has invited the vice-president, William, Kai, Tala, Spencer Hiwatari, and Enrique. We all need escorts. It would be great if we paired up with Kyle's guests, in my opinion. People would feel more comfortable knowing the people around them," said Chisato.

" So, we'll wait for the guys to ask us," said Tina smirking.

" And we won't give them an easy time doing that too," said Aurora, noticing Tina's plan.

" We'll make them beg and grovel at our feet before we accept," said Chisato.

Everyone stood up and made their way towards the couches, sitting down.

" Chisato, I've got a question for you. Do you think of Tala more than a best friend?" asked Jolene. Everyone turned and looked at Jolene. Jolene was really quiet. It was surprising that she would ask such a question.

" Well, yes, I like Tala more than I should, but I don't want to ruin our friendship for some silly crush," admitted Chisato.

" How about you, Maria. Do you like Kai?" asked Chisato.

" Well, I like him. He's my brother's best friend. It just seems wrong," answered Maria.

" Is this a round of confession, or something?" asked Aurora.

" It seems like it," said Allison.

" Your turn," said Chisato to Maria.

" Allison, does Kai like you or do you like him? He's been shooting you glances," said Maria.

" Well, I don't think he likes me. We've gotten off on the wrong foot. I made him slip on stairs and poured buckets of soapy water on and stuff like that all on him. He pushed me into the pool and tried stuff like that too. With him liking me, that's impossible. We're on better terms than before now, but we aren't all buddy-buddy. If you want to date him, go ahead," said Allison nonchalantly and Maria nodded.

" Well," said Aurora, cutting the tension in the air.

" Well, my question for you is, how's thing with you and Enrique," said Allison smiling.

" Well, he's totally adorable. Especially when he's pouting," said Aurora and started to ramble on and on about how adorable Enrique was.

" Uh, that's enough now," said Allison and Aurora stopped talking.

" Well, Tina. How about Johnny?" asked Aurora.

" Well, Johnny is totally hot, although Jolene here would make a face of disgust," started Tina, " He has a bod to die for and although he seems obnoxious and arrogant, which are probably two traits he can't live without or drop off somewhere, but overall, a hot guy," she gushed out all in one breath.

" Well, Jolene here has been hanging out with the loner, Bryan. Well, how's Bryan?" asked Tina.

" Well, I guess he's ok. He's has a tough exterior and arrogant like Johnny, but doesn't show it as much," replied Jolene.

" A mystery man," said Chisato.

MEANWHILE

Kai laid on his bed on top of his blankets. Moonlight filtered through the crack of the curtains. His friends were already asleep. The image of Allison and Kyle flitted in his mind, making his blood boil. He closed his eyes and a screen of green stretched endlessly in his imagination. Green. Green was the colour of jealousy and envy. The sight of Allison made his blood rush, his heart pounding. But instead of being nice to her, he put up the distant attitude, pushing her away, away from her, and away from the truth. He bit his lip and thought it over once more. Yes, he liked her, but is that enough? He couldn't be jealous of Kyle, could he? Kai shook his head, as it doing so would relieve his thoughts.

A FEW DAYS LATER

Kai went to the Thetas hangout and rang the bell. A young girl with silky blonde hair and bright blue eyes opened the door. "One hot guy" she thought.

" Hello, who do you want to speak to?" asked the girl.

" I want to see Chisato, Maria, Allison, and Aurora," said Kai.

" Sorry, but our top sorority members don't let anyone see them unless they approve of the meeting in advance," said the girl.

" Well, then, give me your name," spat Kai.

" I'm Florina. I'm a sophomore at the school," she said proudly.

" What's the commotion?" said a voice.

" It's nothing. Someone wants to see you, that all. But I'm abiding the sorority rules and he just won't leave," said Florina.

Allison looked over at the girl with her head peaking out the door. Then she saw who it was.

" Florina. Open the door," she ordered and Florina reluctantly the door opened. Kai entered the room.

" Kai! Why didn't you tell us you were coming?" asked Allison.

" Allison, who is he?" asked Florina.

" Florina, this is Kai Hiwatari. Didn't I tell you that he's one of the guests that we allow in anytime?" replied Allison.

" Oh, I'm sorry," said Florina and went up the stairs to the lounge.

" Sorry about that," said Allison, sitting down on a couch.

" That's all right," said Kai.

" Sit over here," said Allison, patting the seat beside her. Kai walked over and sat down beside her.

" What brings you here today?" asked Allison.

" I've come to see Chisato, Maria, Aurora and yourself," admitted Kai.

Allison got up and went up the stairs to get them. The girls soon entered the room.

" Hello Kai," said Maria, smiling.

" Any news?" asked Chisato.

" Yes. As you know, there's a celebration during Christmas at the university. I was wondering if any of you would be interested in it," said Kai.

" What's going to happen at the celebration?" asked Allison.

" Well, there's the usual dares. The dances and festivities. Lots of food, music and fun," said Kai.

" That so totally doesn't seem like your thing," said Aurora from her spot.

" Well, I'm just telling you guys. If you want to join in, then you'll have to fill out these forms," said Kai, taking out some papers.

" Am I allowed to join?" asked Carrie Winston as she entered the room.

" Why, of course. Spencer really wants you there," said Kai.

Carrie took a sheet and started to fill it out. Aurora quickly grabbed a sheet and scribbled down the information needed. Chisato plucked out a sheet and wrote down the required fields neatly. Allison followed after Chisato and Maria followed afterwards.

" Hey. That looks neat!" said Florina over their shoulder.

" Florina, you know that your status is not high enough to be allowed to go to these events," said Allison coldly.

" How about Carrie?" asked Florina.

" Carrie happens to be going out with Spencer Hiwatari, which is a lot more then I can say for you," replied Chisato smoothly.

Suddenly, someone rang the bell and Chisato got up to answer it.

"Miss Atlana, how nice of you to drop by," said Chisato, her voice dripping with venom.

" Yes. And should you girls be in class?" she said maliciously.

" Well, excuse me. I don't have a class right now," said Maria.

" And the biology seminar was canceled," said Chisato.

" And it's also my free block," said Aurora.

" Allison, why aren't you in class?" barked Miss Atlana, " A demerit for you and a punishment. You shall clean the washrooms on the second floor of Kensington Hall." Said Miss Atlana.

" Well, Miss Atlana. You must be mistaken. Mr. Cathrak excused me from class today to go over the last minute details for the conference. But Miss Atlana, should you be at the conference right now instead of prancing into the Theta House?" replied Allison smoothly.

" But we've got a demonstration for you," said Carrie.

" Maybe it'll change you ways. Wait. That's impossible." Said Aurora.

Carrie played the music.

" Maybe this will hint a bit," shouted Florina overtop the music.

Chisato started:

So am I still waiting

For this world to stop hating

Can't find a good reason

Can't find hope to believe in

Allison smirked then started to sing, taking over from Chisato:

Drop dead a bullet to my head

Your words are like a gun in hand

You can't change the state of the nation

We just need some motivation

Three times I've seen a conviction

Just lies and more contradiction

So tell me what would you say

I'd say it's time, too late

Aurora started to sing after Allison finished her verse:

So am I still waiting

For this world to stop hating

Can't find a good reason

Can't find hope to believe in

Maria stepped up and took over from Aurora:

Ignorance and Understanding

We're the first ones to jump in line

Out of step for what we believe in

But whos left? To stop the bleeding

How far will we take this

It's not hard to see through the fakeness

So tell me what would you say

I'd say it's time, too late

Chisato and Allison stepped in and sang the next verse:

So am I still waiting

For this world to stop hating

Can't find a good reason

Can't find hope to believe

This can't last forever

Time won't make things better

I feel so alone

Can't help myself

And no one knows

If this is worthless

Tell me: so

Maria and Aurora decided to sing the next verse, while Miss Atlana watched them.

What have we done

We're in a war that can't be won

This can't be real

I don't know what to feel

Carrie decided to give it and try and sang:

So am I still waiting

For this world to stop hating

Can't find a good reason

Can't find hope to believe

So am I still waiting

For this world to stop hating

Can't find a good reason

Can't find hope to believe

And the music faded.

" So, Miss Atlana, keep that in mind," said Allison and walked out on her as if she possessed the grace of the world.

She stepped outside, the wind blowing. Her long raven hair flew gracefully behind. Her black flared slacks swished elegantly against the ground, her rose coloured ¾ sleeved tee was layered with a strappy black tank sprinkled with rhinestone, her black sandals clicking against the pavement, her white overcoat billowing smoothly. She shivered slightly from the cold as she walked towards the buildings. She entered the building and sat at one of the chairs at the café, ordering a latte. She sipped the steaming liquid, allowing it to slid down her throat. She glanced at her watch and soon after, Kyle entered the café.

" Hey, sorry I'm late," said Kyle as he sat down.

" What's your excuse this time?" teased Allison and Kyle rolled his eyes.

" Soccer practice," said Kyle and he ordered a cappuccino.

" So, the dinner party is tonight, is it not?" asked Allison and Kyle nodded.

" Who are you going with?" asked Kyle.

" No one. Is there a theme for this party?" asked Allison.

" Well, black or white," said Kyle.

" Well, Kyle, who are you going with then?" asked Allison.

"Well, I was wondering, will you go with me to the party?" asked Kyle.

" Why not. Sure, I'll go with you. It's not like I have anyone to go with," answered Allison and Kyle smiled at her reply.

MEANWHILE

Kai continued to sit in the room. Barely anyone occupied it now since most people congregated at the lounge. Only Maria was left.

" Kai, do you want anything?" asked Maria and Kai shook his head, lapsing into silence. Maria moved closer to Kai and kissed him on the cheek. Kai opened his eyes in alert and saw Maria.

" Kai, will you go with me to the dinner party?" asked Maria quietly.

Yes, Maria was nice. She was Tala's younger sister. She was pretty and was an elite Theta. She had a great personality and all, but he just didn't like her that way.

" Maria, listen to me. You are a nice person and all, but you just aren't the right person for me. You're my best friend's younger sister. It just feels wrong. Go after a guy that would appreciate all your good qualities and don't waste it on someone like me," said Kai, breaking it to her.

Maria's eyes started to tear up. She never expected him to say no.

" So, you do like Allison, don't you?" said Maria sniffling slightly.

" NO!" he shouted.

" Kai, don't deny it. I know that you like her more that you'll ever like me. But let me tell you one thing, you better catch her fast before she gets snatched away. Girls like her always get taken first. She's unaware of your feelings to her. She thinks it's mutual friendship right now. And remember, she's a close friend of Kyle de Marlow," said Maria, standing up and leaving the room, leaving Kai alone with his thoughts.

Kai left the Theta house and roamed around the high school grounds that he haven't been on since last year. He entered the café and saw Allison with Kyle, sipping at their coffees. He sat down at a booth, ordering tea.

" So, Kyle, what colour are you choosing?" asked Allison and she sipped her coffee again.

" Black obviously," said Kyle.

" Would a black crepe dress match it? Or do you prefer me to wear a black silk dress?" asked Allison.

" A black silk dress," said Kyle.

Kai slumped into his seat. He had missed his chance. Allison was going to the dinner party with Kyle. Kyle de Marlow was one of his best friends. Maria was right. Girls like Allison were quickly taken, just like Kyle has Allison right now. Kai quickly downed the tea and left the café.

BEFORE THE DINNER PARTY

The Theta House was in frenzy. Allison sat down calmly on one of the beige leather couches, waiting for her friends. Allison had piled half of her hair and allowed the rest to cascade down her back. She borrowed Chisato's black silk dress that fell to the ground with graceful folds. It had a halter top that had a diamond clasp behind her neck. There were slits running up the sides of the dress that showed her long shapely legs with black heeled sandals. She had a diamond necklace, a diamond and ruby bracelet, and matching earrings in a teardrop shape. Chisato came out next, wearing a white dress which she borrowed from Allison. The thin straps of the dress were glittered under the lights along with the sprinkling of blue stones that the bodice which slowly became more sparse the further along it was down the dress. The dress pooled at her feet and her feet were clad with black sandals. She had on a ruby necklace with a diamond bracelet against her pale skin. Her mid-back length hair was curled into soft waves. Tina soon came out and sat down on the couch. The short girl was wearing black dress with a sheath. Her shoulder-length hair was twisted into an intricate hair style, her small feet in black platforms and her wrist adorn with a diamond bracelet and a silver charm bracelet. Maria came out in a strapless white dress with matching accessories. Isabella de Marlow came out in a black silk dress that clung to her figure. Her sleeves were flared out after it reached her elbow with a modest neckline, but a daring dip in the back that extended to the base of her spine. From there were thin threads of black that crossed across the back to keep it less exposed. Her feet were clad with platforms and wore no jewelry. Soon after, Aurora bounded out. Her silvery blond hair was put up into a french twist. She was wearing a black off-shoulder dress with a white gauzy layer that went over it, creating a misty effect. There was a rope of diamonds that she clipped around her narrow waist. She had on white sandals and no jewelry to finish off the affect.

" Ta Da!" she exclaimed.

" You look great!" said Allison as she stood up and went down the stairs to see if their escorts have come.

" Aurora, Enrique is here!" shouted Florina. Aurora quickly got up and quickly went down the stairs, running into Enrique's arms and he swung her around before putting her onto the floor.

" Hey babe," said Enrique and Aurora winked.

" Let's go now!" said Aurora and they left.

" Well, that was quite a show," said Tina amused.

Soon after, Florina told them that Kyle, Tala and Johnny were there, so Allison, Tina, and Chisato left, leaving Maria and Isabella waiting for their date. Isabella soon stood up and walked towards her date. Maria glanced over the ledge and saw Isabella walk away with Kai. Soon after, Spencer Hiwatari arrived and escorted her to the party.

AT THE PARTY

Everyone sat stiffly in their chairs, awaiting the supper. Mr. de Marlow and Ms. Lauridson sat at the ends of the table. Tension was filling the air and conversations were strained.

" So Kyle, introduce us to the lovely girl sitting beside you," said Ms. Laurdison pleasantly.

" Mother, this is Allison. She's a close friend of the Hiwataris," said Kyle quickly.

" Nice to meet you Allison. May I know your surname?" asked Ms. Lauridson.

Allison quickly darted a glance at Kai.

" Hamilton," supplied Kai from his seat.

" Thank you, my dear," said Ms. Lauridson.

" Your father is a very famous and prestigious man. Maybe you can invite him to our humble dwellings sometime," said Mr. de Marlow.

" Please don't talk about business in front of our guests," said Ms. Lauridson.

Dinner was soon served and they ate quietly, sipping champagne once in awhile. Soon after, the dinner ended and they left.

AT THE DORMS

Allison sat down on her bed, running a brush through her hair. That night did not go well. Full of tension. She sprawled on her bed and thought about what else was wrong about the party before falling into deep sleep.

AN: Hope you enjoyed this chapter. This is the longer chapter I've written for this fic. Well, please R+R. And I'd like thank everyone that reviewed Chapter 14. Oh, and can you also give me constructive feedback? That would be much appreciated.