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Numero uno- Go read my other story (shameless )

Numero duo- If any of you wonderful people who actually read this story want to say something about a couple or something, just tell me. There are going to be triangles but I'm not taking them out. One of them is most of the plot (which is still building). If you're a die-hard Rei/Mariah fan (or hater!) or you prefer the odd couples just tell me what you prefer 'cause I like everybody to be happy. I can't promise it will happen but at least you told me.

In the End

A Crush is Dangerous

I stalked into the lunchroom behind Fiona's bouncy, wavy blond locks. Only half a day left. Pushing through the crowd, I arrived at the table I usually sit at. Only half a day left. I sat down and dropped my head on the wood table. ONLY HALF A DAY!!

"I can't make it" I muttered

"Make what?" Mariam asked. She's one of my good friends and the only person I hang out with that usually understands me. She also understands little brothers a lot more then I do. When ever I'd go over to her house she would always know what prank her younger brother Joseph and his friend Tyson were going to try and pull on us. One bad feature is that her mouth will sometimes run without command.

"I can't make it 'til the weekend" I mumbled

Emily, who was sitting across from Mariam, adjusted her glasses. "It's Friday Cleo, only a few more hours until the weekend." Emily's the smartest girl I know, but when your average is 94.7 there's no question about it. She is also a very good tennis and squash player.

Wait, if Emily was here then that must mean... I glance down the table and caught a flash of dark red hair. That would be Salima. She moved here in grade seven and is definitely one of the quietest I've ever met. Emily and her are best friends and go almost everywhere together, the girl's bathroom is their favourite.

I felt a lock of pink hair whip me in the face as I sat up. Yup, that's Mariah, the princess of fashion (Fiona's the queen). Whenever anyone needs advice, they go to her. It's really scary shopping with her, especially if you're not a fan of pink or white. No matter her fashion style, she's great with helping people with problems relating to relationships.

Speaking of relationships...

I turned my head to the side so I could have a better look at Maya. For only being at Dendera two and a half days she sure settled in quickly. Everyone but Fiona seemed to like her. I think Fiona's just pissed about the attention Tala has been giving Maya, which I must add, is quite a lot. I'm guessing Maya's getting all this attention from him because she is one of the few girls that either haven't gone out with him or doesn't know of his reputation. Those two categories are so small they have to be place as one.

"So what are we doing tonight?" Mariam asked

Emily shook her head, "I have no idea. Want to do something with the guys?"

"No, I think we should have a girls night. Chips, chocolate, pop and no boys" Mariah said.

"Who said we can't talk about them or look at the guys in magazines?" Fiona said.

Oh great, just what I needed. Five girls high on junk food playing Truth or Dare. This will be fun! Can't you hear the sarcasm?

"I'm not sure if I should go" Maya said.

I stared at Maya hard, trying to figure out if she was joking. "Is everything okay Maya? You sure you're not feeling sick or something?" I thought she would be one of those people who would suggest a sleepover, not turn one down.

"I'm perfectly fine. It's just I still have some unpacking to do"

"I'm sure your parents won't object to you going out with a group of friends. Mine were ecstatic when I went over to Emily's house" Salima said.

"I guess you're right" Maya's eyes suddenly seemed to have lost interest in the conversation when they stared somewhere past me. I turned around and saw Kai, Tala and two of their other friends, Johnny McGregor and Ozuma Quinn. I faintly heard Fiona quickly say: 'My house, eight o'clock sharp' before the four boys sat down at the end of the table. One who would look closely could see the pink tinge that had settled upon Maya's cheeks when Tala sat beside her.

"You girls wanna do anything tonight?" Johnny asked, running a hand through his already messy hair. I'm not sure whether it's natural or gel...

"We're already busy" Mariam answered for us.

Tala widened his eyes dramatically and threw his hands up mockingly. "They decided we weren't good enough for them, boys. We will be outcasts 'cause we aren't invited"

Ozuma hit Tala on the side of his head so the red head nearly fell on Maya. Tala rubbed the side of his head frowning.

"Watch it man, I almost knocked down tiny Maya here"

"I am not tiny" Maya retorted

Tala smirked, "You're smaller then me pipsqueak"

Wait a minute... "Hey! Isn't that Kai's line?"

"Aha! Cough up the money Johnny. She does have a brain bigger then a pea"

"No way man! All you did was prove she has a memory!" Johnny replied.

I scowled. Why were they making fun of my intelligence when mine is greater than theirs? "I do not have a brain the size of a pea!"

"Yes you do" Most of the guys replied. Kai just smirked.

"She does not!" Salima in a voice cold enough to freeze fire.

"Does too!" Johnny shot back

"Does not!"

"Does too!"

"Does not!"

Okay, maybe I'd better explain. Salima and Johnny just about hate each other. Johnny used to always pick on the new kids and Salima was no exception. In grade seven Johnny sat right behind her and loved to pull on her hair, which at that time reached mid-back. One day he was chewing a huge wad of gum and decided he would try to blow a huge bubble. When Johnny was trying to suck it back in he coughed and it sprayed all over Salima's hair. Ever since then they've hated each other and are always competing.

Look how sad they are, fighting over whether or not I have a pea for a brain!

"Will you two shut up? You're giving me a headache" Kai complained.

Johnny and Salima, still growling at each other, slowly sank into their seats. I dropped my head on the table again; did I do something wrong in my last life or was it when I sleepwalked last Wednesday?

The bell rang, signaling the end of lunch. I gathered up my stuff and stalked off towards my locker. Thank god it's Friday.

"So what are we talking about?" Mariam asked.

Emily shrugged one shoulder, "Not sure"

"We could always talk about the usual" Mariah offered, "you know; boys, books, boys, movie stars, boys, clothes and-"

"Boys" I finish unenthusiastically.

"Yeah, that's it" Mariah said

A knock sounded on the door.

"That must be Smithers with our snacks" Fiona said, "Come in"

Sure enough, a tall skinny man with gray hair and a tux opened the door. He was carrying a tray with bowls of chips, candy and other sorts of snacks. I jumped up from my spot on the floor to relieve him of the tray of pop cans he was holding in one hand. He thanked me then placed the snack tray on Fiona's coffee table and left the room.

"Cleo, you're too soft with people" Fiona said.

What the...? "All I did was help Smithers"

"He didn't really need help, it's his job you see"

All right, now she was starting to bother me.

"So if someone from the army was dying you wouldn't help them because 'it's their job' ?"

Fiona just shrugged.

"My dad works in the army" Maya piped up.

"I didn't mean it offensively" I said

Maya shook her head, "it doesn't matter"

There was an awkward silence throughout the room broken by the occasional munching of chips.

Mariam decided to break the silence, "So where do you come from Maya?"

"I used to live in England," Maya replied "the town I lived in was really small so you probably wouldn't have heard of it."

I smirked, maybe the plan in my head wasn't that bad. I glanced over at Fiona who was looking in a magazine with Mariah. She should really learn to control her mouth.

"So what do you think of Black Creek?"

Maya shrugged, "It's okay"

"What do you think about the people in our dinky town?"

"Really friendly!"

Here it comes... "What about Tala?"

Maya blushed bright red.

Bingo!!

"Ah ha!! I was right! You do like him!"

Mariah and Fiona looked up from a picture of Orlando Bloom. Fiona's eyes were narrowed and her lips thinned.

"I do not like him!"

Mariam decided to join in, "Yes you do! And I think he likes you back" Wait a minute, how can you tell? Nobody can ever tell if Tala likes someone except Kai, but that's understandable, they're best friends!

"He does? Then- No wait! I do NOT like him!"

"Yes you do" Mariam, Salima, Emily and I said together. The wheels behind Mariah's eyes were turning; probably thinking up a way to get them together. Fiona did not look happy.

"Okay, maybe a little..."

No, that definitely was a glare of murder from Fiona.

wiggles eyebrows teenage drama is fun! Tons of mixed up relationships, friendships and the boy/girl stuff. And like I said before, say your thoughts on a pairing.

I was amazed at you guys for the reviews. I didn't think anyone would read this!

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