I had the hugest writer's block, but I came up with an idea for this chapter and it'll tie into the next few. I think I know how this rest of the story is going to go, but it's not for sure. I haven't really planned anything out yet, sorry for the wait though!! Oh and you know how I said it was going to get worse before it gets better? Well I sorta lied, hehe don't kill me plz!. It's going to get a little better in the middle of this chapter, then worse, ok? So it wasn't that big of a lie...forgive me???

Oh, and by the way Kailee is pronounced Kaylee, not kylie.

Chapter 6- Surprise!

Destiny's POV

As soon as I walked into school, everything felt different. The stares, the whispers, the pity looks. They knew. Of course they knew, I wondered if they knew what really happened. I couldn't wait to here how the story had been twisted against me. I scowled as I trudged through the hall.

"Good Morning Destiny" Kate smiled as I walked into my math room.

I looked up at the brunette. Did she just call me Destiny? Ok, something was wrong with her.

"Umm, good morning" I replied suspiciously.

She sent me a wicked smile as she sat down.

Math class went by slower then usual. If I looked at anyone they would send me this weird look of sympathy or disapproval. I could never tell the difference.

Lunchtime was even worse. As I was walking down the hallway Kate and her two sidekicks Rose and Chelsea ambushed me.

"So Destiny, did you have fun at the party last night?" Rose smirked causing the other girls to laugh. Some people stopped in the halls to watch. Jeez, I wish they wouldn't, people are so nosey.

"It was great" I replied, my voice dripping with sarcasm.

"Aww, are you feeling alright? I know boys don't touch you very often, you must have been scared" Kate said loudly. Some people snickered.

I clenched my fists. God I wanted to hit her, but being suspended wasn't going to help me.

"Down right terrified actually, but luckily Kai was there to save me" I whispered so only she could here me. And did she ever.

"I told you to stay away from him, he's mine honey" Kate hissed, lowering her voice.

I laughed bitterly, "I don't think so, he doesn't seem to like you much"

"That doesn't matter. He's still mine" she smirked.

What was that supposed to mean? She couldn't make him like her. What the hell was she up to?

"What makes you say that?" I asked curiously folding my arms over my chest.

"Well that's my little secret," she answered, touching a finger to her lips.

"We'll see about that" I retorted as I pushed past her down the hall, leaving the giggling cheerleaders behind. I didn't know what she was talking about, and I really didn't want to.

English class was the biggest surprise of my life. Well not really, but it was a pretty big one all the less.

"Alright listen up" Harold barked at the class, "The school has decided to send a group of eleventh graders to Canada for a week."

I was so shocked; I almost fell off my chair.

"Only Students who have contributed largely to this school will be enabled to go. I have the list here."

I felt my hopes drop. I didn't fit into that category.

"Kai Hiwatari , Tala Valkov, Kate Hiramaki , Rose Katari, Cassidy Jones, Mark Brown, Jane Fertido, Keiko Ling, Ray Kon, Mariah Pink, Yanni Watika, Michael King, John Davids, Justin Oklawi, Brian Cole and Destiny Springfield....please go to the library for a meeting right now."

Saying I was surprised would be a huge understatement. How could I be on that list? I had never done anything for this school. How was it even possible?

But slowly I started to smile. I was going back. I didn't even realize who was accompanying me.

Normal POV

Destiny slid into the seat between Mark and Cassidy. Everyone was seated along the table in the centre of the library. She smiled excitedly at each of them before turning her attention to the principal.

Principal Dickenson cleared his throat to catch everyone's attention. Once the room was completely silent, he began.

"As you have already been informed, you have the chance to go to Canada for a week."

He paused just to make sure he still had everyone's attention, "it was not easy to chose such a small number of students to go, but all of you have a good reason for being allowed to go"

Destiny noticed him staring at her as he said that.

"Anyway, I have a package here for each of you, with persmission slips and such. They have to be in by the end of next week or you shan't be going. The trip is set for the second week of December, but we have to make hotel accommodations upon other things."

Murmurs of understanding echoed through the room. The principal nodded in approval and handed a package to everyone around the table.

Destiny opened hers eagerly. Inside were a few permission slips, health forms, you know, the usual. She cast them off to the side. Instead she pulled out the pamphlets, schedule and other interesting papers.

Flipping through the daily schedule it went as follows

Sunday: get settled in Toronto

Monday: CN Tower (I've never been here, so if I get it wrong, don't kill me, k?)

Tuesday: Toronto Zoo (I realize they're 16, but the zoo can be fun for teens too!!!)

Wednesday: Art Museum (Is there an art museum in Toronto?)

Thursday: Clubbing (it's like a karaoke kind of club thing, I'll explain later)

Friday: Niagara Falls

Saturday: it's a surprise!

Sunday: leave Canada

(A/N: For all you non-canadians, all these places are in Ontario, because that's where I live so I sorta know what's there, even though I live no where near Toronto! But I've been there a few times!!!)

Destiny left school in a hurry, she wanted to tell her mother all about this!!!

"Mom, are you here?" she yelled when she burst through the front door.

A voice answered from the kitchen, "Yea, I'm in here Des"

Destiny raced down the small hall and appeared in the kitchen door entrance in a matter of seconds.

Her mother chuckled lightly, "how was your day?"

"It was great mom, guess what?" she exclaimed, sitting herself down in the seat across from her mothers.

"What?"

"This!" she exclaimed, thrusting the package down in front of the wavy-haired woman.

Taking her time, to Destiny's annoyance, Anna pulled the contents out and examined them all before turning back to her daughter.

"A trip to Canada" she said, not the least bit surprised.

Destiny stared suspiciously at her mother, "Mom, did you already know about this or something?"

"Why would you think that?" Anna answered innocently.

"You don't seem surprised" Destiny accused her childish mother.

"I'm surprised" She tried to keep a straight face, but it failed and Anna started laughing.

"So?" Destiny asked impatiently.

"Oh alright, I was talking about it to your Principal, he's an old friend of my father's and it came up. I asked him if you could go because it would mean everything to you, so he agreed" she explained.

Well that certainly explained why she was going, but it hardly seemed fair. She didn't deserve to go like the other kids. But then again, the only thing Kate probably contributed was money and it wasn't even hers, so she really didn't deserve to go, did she? Trying to figure that out made her head hurt.

Shaking it off, she decided to go over to Cassidy's for the night and walk to school with her the next morning.

"I'm exhausted," Destiny said, stifling a yawn.

"Well that's what you get for not getting any sleep" Cassidy scolded her.

Destiny giggled, "God, you sound like my mother"

"I do not!" Cassidy argued, crossing her arms over her chest, trying hard not to smile.

"Whatever you say....mom" Destiny said, before they both burst out giggling.

"Are you two drunk or something?" the girls jumped at the voice. Destiny whirled around to come face to face with Mark.

"We're not drunk, we're just tired" Destiny corrected him.

"Yea, because that has a connection..." said Mark sarcastically.

"Being tired makes you hyper!" The blonde exclaimed placing her hands on her hips

Mark made a face. That made a lot of sense (A/N: It's true, when ever I'm really tired I get really hyped up!!! it's weird...)

Destiny handed in her forms to Principal Dickenson at lunchtime. Already she couldn't wait to leave.

The next few weeks went by slower than ever and Destiny felt like December would never come. Finally, it was December 1, less then a week away from the trip.

Running down the hall, Destiny accidentally ran into something, or rather someone. She fell backwards on her backside. She looked up to see Tala gazing down at her, a bemused expression on his face.

"You really got to stop running into me kid" Tala smirked, shaking his head.

She glared up at him and then at the mess on the floor. Her books and pencil case were lying all over, and stray sheets and pencils were thrown out, laying in a scattered mess.

She sighed in defeat, so much for being to music on time. Ignoring the redhead towering over her, she slowly gathered up all of her stuff. She was already going to be late, no point in rushing now.

Then she stopped, Tala was in her music class, he was late too, "Why aren't you in class?"

He looked down at her like she was crazy, "I'm not going to class, I've got better things to do kid, see ya round"

And he proceeded down the hall toward the cafeteria. "Thanks for the help" she grumbled as she picked up the rest of her stuff.

The next day wasn't any better, and neither was the next. She could have sworn the school had something against her as she walked to her locker, only to find that her locker had no door.

So she was late for math class, as she had to find the principal and get her locker fixed. She finally decided to skip math. There was only 10 minutes left anyway. She went to the girl's bathroom and sat on top of the toilet in the stall that was out of order and did her English homework she was supposed to do last night.

She was in the middle of explaining the meaning of some shitty poem when she heard a bunch of giggles come pouring into the room.

"Oh my god really?" one of them squealed, "I thought it was just a stupid rumour"

Another girl answered, "Yea, she said it was for real"

"Well Kate is always right" the third and last girl assured them.

Destiny leaned forward a little to listen. What were they talking about? Kate was definitely NOT always right, actually she was rarely right.

"Wow, Destiny doesn't know what's coming to her" the first girl spoke again.

"I know, I kind of feel sorry for her though, I heard she really wants to go on this trip," the second girl said sadly.

The third one laughed, "Who cares, it'll be hilarious"

They all giggled again, "I can't wait to see her face when she gets blamed for trashing the principal's office"

"No one will believe her though, they'll all think she's guilty with no one to back her up."

"It's not like anyone really likes her anyway, trying to steal Kate's guy and everything"

"She'll get what she deserves," the first girl said and then the door closed and they were gone.

Destiny couldn't believe what she heard. She was going to be framed? No, she wasn't, she was going on that trip, whether Kate wanted her there or not.

At lunch, Destiny whispered to Mark and Cassidy about what she heard. They were as shocked as she was at first.

"She's really going to do that?" Cassidy asked bewildered.

Destiny shook her head firmly, "No, because I won't let her"

"I have an idea," Mark said and both girls turned to him, hopeful expressions plastered on their faces.

"Today is Thursday, we're leaving on Sunday. That leaves only tomorrow for her to frame you." he said.

Destiny stared blankly at him, "Yea, so?"

He rolled his eyes at her stupidity, "She can't frame you unless there's at least some possible evidence. So all you have to do is make sure that you're with someone all day, you know as a witness. A teacher would probably be best" he paused to take a breath as Destiny scowled at his last sentence. Spend the day with a teacher, how fun.

"Look Destiny, I know you hate teachers, but it's only one day" Cassidy encouraged her, reading her mind.

Destiny nodded grimly. If it meant going to Canada for a week, it was worth it.

Kai's POV

I half-listened to Tala talking to me. I had no idea what he was saying, but he didn't seem to notice I wasn't paying attention. I was mostly focused on a blonde-haired girl across the room.

She was talking to a teacher, again. All day I'd seen her with the same teacher. It was extremely odd. I knew for a fact that she hated professors. I watched her, my curiosity rising every second.

It wasn't until later that I found out why she had been hanging out with teachers all day.

"Principal Dickenson, I know who did it! I knew who vandalized you office" I heard Kate shriek as I rounded the corner to go to English.

"Who? There will be serious consequences," he said angrily, waiting for her top respond.

"It was that Springfield girl. I saw her Principal, I swear" Kate accused.

"Thank you Kate, I'll speak with her immediately." And he hurried down the hall. I watched as Kate's lips slowly curved into an evil smile.

"Why did you do that?" I asked, startling her.

"Oh Kai baby, she completely ruined his office, I had to turn her in. It was the right thing to do," she said sweetly. I stared back, disgusted.

"Why are you lying to me?" I asked in irritation.

She looked mortified, but I knew it was fake, another lie, "Kai, I'd never lie to you"

I rolled my eyes, "Cut the crap, you framed her"

She strode toward me until she was only two feet away. I wrinkled my nose, she was wearing too much perfume.

"What if I did? Everyone will believe me, not her," Kate said, a sly smile etched onto her lips.

I smirked down at her; "You'd be surprised" was the last thing I said before walking past her to find the angry principal.

I stopped at the next corner only to see Principal Dickenson, the vice principal, the secretary AND the janitor glaring down at Destiny.

"What do you have to say for yourself?" The janitor snapped.

"I didn't do it" she shrugged.

"Then who did?" the principal demanded.

I noticed she didn't really know what to tell him. If she did say it was Kate they'd never believe her.

"I don't know. I was with a bunch of teachers all day, even ask them. I don't even know what exactly happened," she said innocently.

The principal seemed to take her words into consideration, "Fine, but if you find out, you come straight to me, got it?"

She nodded quickly and watched them turn around the corner and out of sight. I watched as her whole body seemed to relax and a small smile played at her lips.

"Oh, hey Kai" she greeted, as she finally saw me.

"Hi" I mumbled in reply.

"I'll see you on Sunday, oh and tell Kate she better not try that again" she smiled and took off the same direction the principal had. She was smart, I had to give her that. But, I wondered if she was smart enough to beat Kate. Kate definitely had no brain, but she had money and power. And that was something Destiny didn't have.

I debated whether or not I should follow or go to class. Listen to Harold bark at us or interfere in other people's business. Neither sounded very appealing. I'm not the kind of person that sticks my nose where it doesn't belong. I like my privacy, and I wouldn't want someone following me, so I decided against both options and simply went to the library to wait for the final meeting about the trip to start.

Destiny's POV

When I entered the library for the meeting, Kai was the only one there. I looked at him as he sat at the table, and tried to decide where I should sit.

I finally took a seat directly across from him. I knew he was watching me as I draped my jean jacket over the back of my chair and dumped my bag beside me. I finally met his gaze.

"You're here early" I commented. I didn't really know what to say to him. After all what do you say to a guy that saves you, but hardly says a word to you?

He nodded in reply. So much for a vocal answer.

I drummed my fingers on the table absentmindedly, trying to think of something good to say. A question popped into my head.

"Hey Kai?"

"Yea" he answered dully.

"Can I ask you something?"

He nodded in reply. Tall, dark and mysterious. Maybe not so dark, but when I think about it, dark kind of suits him.

"Do you remember when I was at your house and we were watching, er, that movie," I said slowly, stumbling across the last few words.

He nodded again. God, you'd think it would kill him to use his voice.

"Your grandfather, why did you not want him to see me there?" I asked, my voice becoming quieter with each word.

He looked a little surprised, but then his expression went blank again. I wondered why he was so, so distant yet so close. It was strange, but I think that's why he caught my interest. Of course, I don't like him like him, he doesn't even consider me a friend, does he?

He was slow to answer, "He wouldn't have been too pleased"

I knew that wasn't the whole truth, but I didn't press it. I had another question for him anyway.

"Kai. Do you consider me a friend?" I asked. I tried to keep my voice empty, but I knew it sounded hopeful none the less.

He stared at me for what seemed like forever, when he opened his mouth to answer, the doors banged open.

I jumped at the sudden loud sound. I instantly glared at the approaching figure.

"Hey man, ugh, not you again" Tala said, staring down at me in annoyance, "Your always around, Kai hates you kid, you annoy the shit outa him, just leave him alone"

What was I supposed to say to that? I kept my face blank, but really what he said hurt me more than it should. Why did I feel like crying? Kai didn't like me, that was no surprise, why would he give a shit about me?

I looked up at the clock; I still had ten minutes before the meeting.

"Fine..." I said quietly as I stood up, "I'm sorry I've bothered you all year Kai. I never meant to burden you. It's not your fault I can't handle movies or bullies. If it ever happens again just ignore me, ok? I'll be fine. Bye"

I never gave him time to respond, I was out of the library before he could blink. I stopped and slid down the wall outside the door. Tears stung at my eyes, but I was determined to not let them fall. I wasn't going to cry over nothing.

"Destiny are you alright??" I looked up to see Kailee's worry filled eyes.

I smiled for her, "Yea, I'm great"

She sat down next to me and put her arms around me in a tight hug. I hugged her back willingly.

"What are you doing out here?" she asked me.

I couldn't possibly tell her, so I lied instead, "I'm just waiting for my friends to get here for the meeting"

I could tell she didn't believe me and I felt bad for lying to her. But I didn't have the heart to tell her.

"Ok, I have to get back to class though, before my teacher yells at me" She said, giving me one last hug before standing up, "See ya"

"Bye" I called after her retreating figure.

Finally Cassidy and Mark did come and we went inside the library. I took my previous seat, only I was careful not to look at Kai or Tala.

"Alright, I'm glad to see you're all going. I have roommates set up. There will be no changes." The principal said, "Also you will be touring in two separate groups, of which have already chosen"

"In room #110 we have Jane Fertido, Keiko Ling, Yanni Watika and Mariah Pink. And in room #112, which I across the hall we have John Davids, Justin Oklawi, Brian Cole and Ray Kon."

"Alright, in room #210 we have Tala Valkov, Kai Hiwatari, Michael King and Mark Brown and in the opposire room, #212 we have Destiny Springfield, Cassidy Jones, Rose Katari and Kate Hiramaki."

"Each room has four beds and two bathrooms. The first travel group consists of the occupants is rooms 110 and 112 and the second group consists of the occupants of 210 and 212. There will be no switching. I will see you all at the airport at 3 am sharp. We have a ten-hour flight ahead of us. If you miss the plane then you will not be going. I'll see you then" And he left the library without another word.

This was not good. Rose and Kate, in my room. Shit. At least I had Cassidy. Mark was even worse off than me. I was scared of what Michael might try to do.

"Mark? You ok?" I asked the stunned boy next to me.

He nodded extremely slowly.

"If it gets too bad, tell Mr.Dickenson please, I'm kind of scared of what Michael might do..." I said concerned for my friend, after all, Michael had almost beaten up the brown haired boy before.

"I will, trust me," he assured her before he and Cassidy gathered their stuff and headed for the door, "See ya" they both said before vanishing through the wooden doors.

Finally realizing I was sitting here pointlessly, I made a move to grab my stuff. But I suddenly felt as if I was being watched. I looked up to see Kai.

We stared at each other for a moment. His auburn eyes locking onto my ocean blue ones.

He was the first to speak, "Tala's not always right" and then he too left the library.

I stared astonished at the door. I felt relieved. I suddenly realized why I wanted to cry when Tala said those horrible words.

I couldn't deny it.

Why did this happen to me?

Nothing ever goes the way I want it.

This can't be happening.

God, it's true.

I like Kai.

That's the chappie for today!!! I don't know if it would actually take ten hours to fly from Japan to Canada, but it does now!! Ahahahaha. I had this in mind since the beginning. Next chapter is about the trip!!. Maybe something else will happen!! Mwuahahaha.

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Oh, and can you please help me. You know that schedule thing I made up? Well I put a surprise for Saturday cuz I can't think of anything for them to do that day. If you have any ideas could you please tell me. I could really use some help!!!

Luv you all.