All's Fair in Love and Hate

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A/n: There are only 3 or less chapters left. I hope harryrulesmyworld won't kill me too much. Oh and I have created the Taranee story but I won't start work on that until I get this one finished. ducks and hides from the wrath of Harryrulesmyworld Please enjoy this chapter.

Chapter 11

I suddenly run into someone and I groan wondering if my luck will ever change. I look at the person I run into and to my surprise it's someone I thought I'd never see. All my friends seem to have ditched me and the guy asks, "Would you like me to escort you home?"

I was happy for a split second then realized it is my only stalker. He smiles at me and helps me up to my surprise he doesn't have a camera with him. Something in his eyes was different like more sad then I've seen. I answer, "Well if you insits Martin but I swear if you touch me or even think about taking a picture of me I'll…."

He cuts in saying, "You'll pound me so far in the ground that I won't be able to function my fingers or knock me all the way down the street. I know all your threats Irma and for once I'm not going to stalk you ok."

I was taken aback when he practically finished my sentence. 'That's weird how could Martin get all that. I thought he just didn't listen to me like everyone else does most of the time.' He didn't even look at me as he "escorted" me home. He turns to me and I see a familiar look in his eyes. The look that I'm sorry I was ever brought to this world, and I wouldn't mind disappearing. He uses his usual dorky smile and whispers, "I'm glad you're alright. I'll get out of your face now bye." He took off without a pick up line or that annoying sparkle in his eyes. I walk inside my house more confused but I didn't feel like exploring the mystery of Martin. I'm really glad to be home but I had forgotten one inky detail my parents.

Both of them grab with a million questions like where have you been? Why didn't you call us? Are you hurt? I try to answer them and I knew I would end up grounded. My mom looks at me with tears in her eyes and my dad wasn't given heated glares like usual. They both hug me tight and I felt tears fall on my shirt. I say, "Mom, dad I'm ok really."

What really surprises me is the fact my own brother says, "Irmy where did you go and leave here all alone." I look in his blue eyes expecting to see a glint of mischief but I saw actual fear and love. 'Man this day is getting strange all over again. I bet the usual stuff at school is the same still have the people who ignore me. WHY HAVEN'T I BEEN GROUNDED YET?' I eat at dinner waiting for the line "you're grounded" but it never came not even when it is bedtime. I lay down really confused but I expect the school to be the same. Hours of the night pass unbearably fast but I get up like usual. Everything seemed normal enough the routine plays out expect for me fighting the alarm. I ate the usual cereal, and my brother giving my parents the usual drama. I get my backpack expecting another boring day at school. I go to meet the girls like usual then I notice a small crowd forming around me. I try to lose them but when I get inside I hear whispers. I look back at the girls they shrug their shoulders. I sigh and walk on through class like normal. 'So much for the day being normal go figure I don't gain an ounce of popularity when I'm around but when I disappear geez.' When lunch came I half expect Martin to annoy me. He didn't this is slightly annoying. I've grown use to threatening him that it became an everyday thing but now a piece of my day was missing. I get a semi peaceful lunch and I do mean semi peaceful.

Cornelia scoffs saying, "Irma wasn't noticed before she disappeared and now everyone is smothering her including the guys I flirt with."

Hay Lin says, "Have some sympathy Corny this is extremely uncomfortable to Irma. Do you think she would want this much attention? She is use to being ignored."

Taranee adds, "Plus she is known as practical joke queen so this kind of attention isn't exactly normal for her. I doubt you'll lose your flirts for too long Cornelia."

Cornelia hmps one more time and leaves that subject alone. Of course Will is gazing at Matt as usual and he is waving at her. I finally make it through the crowd and sit down beside, our love struck leader. I didn't feel right for some reason like a part of me is lost somewhere. Hay Lin asks, "You ok Irma? You look like you're lost somewhere." I snap out of my lifeless trance and put on my fake reassuring smile. I go to speak but the words didn't come out so I just nod. The bell rings for the final portion of the day and I couldn't be happier to head home. I head to art and for once I feel inspired to work today. I make a design of swirling colors of blue, green, red and black. I make all the colors go in circle like a whirl pool with a brown shade in the middle. My teacher comes over expecting just drops of paint on the corners or something half heartily done. She gasps and says, "Irma this wonderful, I love how you show the theme of confusion and distress. I knew there was an artist buried in you Irma."

Taranee looks at it and smiles at me. I don't even look up still feeling like I'm floating somewhere else. I'm back but not fully somehow I don't feel complete. Taranee asks, "Irma are you feeling ok? I know encountering lizard breath is disturbing enough but for some reason you don't seem like yourself."

I look at Taranee and say, "I don't know if I'm ok Taranee. I feel empty like I'm missing a part of myself not sure how to explain it."

Taranee nods and says, "I think I understand what you're saying Irma. Sorry about us ditching you yesterday it was Cornelia's idea." I just shrug at that revelation.

When the final bell rings I was happy but I wait for my friends like usual. I still look blank or in a daze this time Will begins to notice. She asks, "So Irma any plans tonight? Planning to play a practical joke?"

I just say, "No."

Will looks at me in a worried glance and I try to smile while saying "Don't worry Will I just got back from Meridian. I'm still tired from that whole incident don't worry so much." 'I'm not entirely lying this time.' When we all went our separate ways I didn't go home like I would normally. I went to the park with a heavy heart and mind. I watch the sun set but then I hear. "I'm such an idiot maybe I should just commit suicide mom would care but that would be about it." I just look at the sun setting and notice a few stars coming out. I hear the voice whisper "I wish I didn't have to be alone." I get really curious and walk over to where the voice came from. I see who I never thought I'd see.

"MARTIN!"

Whew another chapter done in no time. Again please Harryrulesmyworld don't kill me.Just a few more chapters to go before the finally again thanks for those who likes this story.

Harryrulesmyworld: Again PLEASE DON'T HATE ME! Shiver and begs for mercy. I hope you like this chapter and I know how much you hate Martin. I really needed this part to keep the plot going I hope you won't hang me.

Fireinu: I know how I ended the last chapter was evil and I fear this one isn't that much nicer. Sorry I'm not always a nice author.

Zoe: Thanks for your enthusiastic review and I hope this answers your question.

Forestsagemaron: AWW THANKS! I hope you like this chapter.

Witch group: Well the link you sent I can't go to. I'm honored you want me to join.