I would like to thank all those that have reviewed my story so far (Trude, Taranis, Martyjeannine, NATZ2, jazzypunker, Ria cola & neonarniaguardian39 (special thanks to you for answering my question!)) and all those who are going to review after this chapter (hint, hint). I apologize for the short chapters, but it just means I'll update more often & I owe my reason to short chaps, due to the fact that I feel its easier to keep the pace steady. I was asked if I knew the final pairings, and the answer is yes, but I'm sorry, I want to keep it hush hush until it comes into effect the story. I guess that just means you'll have to keep reading to find out how it ends (well, duh)! Well, now, I'm just ranting, so I'll just give you the next chapter.
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Chapter 4:
Alex continued to ponder Maria's comments and the sudden reappearance of the girl throughout the course of the day. It was her second visit to him, each time leaving behind the constellation, and he still had no idea what she wanted.
'Maybe, I'm destined to never know why she comes. Maybe I'm just supposed to see her and then die,' Alex thought morbidly.
It was after school when Isabel approached him at his locker.
"Alex, can we talk?" Isabel asked tentatively.
"Yeah, sure. You know that you can always talk to me, Iz," Alex responded without a second thought.
"Well, I was thinking, maybe, you and I could get together sometime? You know, to hang out?" Isabel asked. It seemed to Alex that she was almost afraid to ask him out of fear of rejection. Something the old Isabel never would have been.
"Of course!" Alex said, almost to eagerly. "Anytime, but before I forget, I really have to show you something."
"What is it?" she said, curious as to what he need to say.
"Well, I got another visit from the girl."
"Really? When? Where?"
"Here at school, today, between 6th and 7th periods."
"What did she do? Did she say anything?"
"The funny thing is, once again she said nothing. She even looked different, too. I knew it was her, though. Her eyes, they stayed the same. This time she led me through the halls until she smiled, touched the wall, and disappeared."
"That's it?"
"No, she left behind another constellation. This time it wasn't Cassiopeia though it was Signus. I haven't got a clue what those to have in common, so I can't say why she is showing them to me."
"Can you show me?"
"Yeah, follow me," Alex continued, leading Isabel through the empty halls, until he reached the wall where the mark was.
The glowing droplets had disappeared the moment Alex touched them, but the hollows they left in the wall remained. They weren't as noticeable as before, but still, they were remarkable.
"Amazing. Alex, what do you think they mean?" Isabel questioned.
"I have no idea, but think that whatever it is, it must be out of this world." Alex said, a smile on his lips.
Isabel turned and smiled at him, because of the pun he had just made. She felt special that he had chosen to share this with her alone first, before telling the others. She liked to know that she meant something to him.
"We should probably tell the others," Alex said.
"Yeah, let's do that. We can meet at the Crashdown. After hours, of course," Isabel responded.
"Naturally. Well, shall we round up the troops?" Alex asked, holding out his arm to her.
Isabel giggled as she took his arm, "Yes, we should."
And they walked off down the hall together to gather group and tell the latest news.
Okay. I'm sorry if the ending was kind of cheesy. Also, I apologize for taking so long to update. I've been über busy lately. I will, however, be updating within a week as, the holidays are upon us. So happy holidays (Christmas, Chanukah, Festivus, ect.) and please review & keep reading!