Guardian Angel: Chapter Six

Bee's Broken Heart

Those two simple words knocked the breath right out of her. She was immobilized by her shock. He looked as though he had never been ain an accident at all! Completely untouched and absolutely perfect, down to the feature. He looked as majestic as a Greek God.

"Kor? Are you there?"

Suddenly something snapped within her. Her overly heavy backpack slipped of her slacked shoulders and hit the ground. She ran to him and wrapped her arms around his neck, afraid to let go. She didn't care how he got here, she just never wanted him to leave. He filled the void that seemed to have grown bigger since she took on the ordeal. He completed her.

She pulled his head down and kissed him with all that she had. He surprisingly didn't respond immediately. He was hesitant? Now this was new. However, Kori's boundless happiness had overshadowed her better judgement. They say ignorance is bliss...

This was the second cliche that applied to her afterlife.

GA

Richard, as it just so happens, had just gone to his locker and was making his way out of the school. He just had the feeling that something wasn't right. He normally shrugged off such a feeling, but today the feeling was so overbearing. He looked around the front of the school just to make sure. What he saw made him wish that he had just looked straight ahead.

He saw Kori and some guy on one of the school walls kissing like there was no tomorrow. There was something about the aggressive and demanding persona that she was kissing that made him want to just jerk her out of his arms and pull her in his own. Was this the so called boyfriend that she claimed to love so much?

He couldn't stand and watch any longer. This was her life and she could dictate it in whatever way that she chose. Who was he to try to change that?

Richard put his hands in his pockets and walked away, trying unsuccessfully to erase the disturbing image out of his mind. He didn't know why he even cared. Why did he care for her well being at all. Wasn't he the infamous uncaring bastard? The "Grayson Monster"? The murderous... No! Of course he wasn't a murderer. He didn't even know why that idea even crossed his mind, and he certainly didn't want to take that long stroll down memory lane.

There was something about that boy that was vaguely familiar. He knew that he'd seen him before. He'd talked to him or even knew him, but he'd seen him. When had he seen...

His eyes widened. He thought back to that time that he was in his room and that image of the totaled car had someway wormed it's way into his mind. He remembered the graphic image of Star. He'd payed so much attention to her that he didn't pay any attention to the passenger of the car. He'd had his arm around Star, and they both had a look of horror on their faces.

He could feel the bile rising in his throat as the vivid image still stayed fresh in his mind. What the hell did this mean? If they were in a car crash, then why did it involve him? And why were they still alive?

Richard didn't know, but he was determined to find out.

GA

After about ten minutes they broke apart. Kori just basked in his embrace, never wanting to let go. But she knew that she had to confront him at sometime.

She reluctantly broke away from his welcoming arms, " X. Where have you been? Why are you here? If you survived how come you didn't come and look for me? Do I not matter to you at all."

He sighed, "Kori, this situation is much more complicated then I can bear. I've been appointed as guardian angel to some pathetic girl who can't take care of herself. I didn't even know that we were assigned to the same region. You don't know how much I've missed you, Kor."

Kori had a feeling that he was lying to her. Something inside of her told her not to listen to him. Something wasn't right here. But she could care less. X was back. They were back together and nothing could ever tear them apart.

Except for her overwhelming amount of schoolwork.

She looked at him adoringly yet was searching his eyes for something, "X. I need to go home now. I have homework and I-"

He pressed his finger to her lips to silence her. "Say no more. I'll see you here tomorrow after school."

Her shoulders sagged. Couldn't he walk her home or perhaps offer to help her with her homework? This wasn't the X that she knew. He could usually sense when she was hurting or when she needed him. She hadn't seen him for a whole month! But then again she was tired, and a little agitated thanks to a certain blue-eyed monster. Her senses were probably clouded.

She looked up at him, her eyes shrouded with doubt, "You promise?"

He leaned in so that she could feel his hot breath on her ear, "I promise."

GA

X watched her figure grow more distant as she made her way home. He shook his head and walked in the opposite direction. Now back to buisiness. He had to address the real reason that he'd come here. He had an appointment with another person assigned to this region and she was late.

He heard footsteps behind him and suddenly felt two hands snake around his waist. He turned around to face her. "So you decided to show after all."

She smiled and proceeded to press her lips against his roughly. He responded immediately wrapping his arms around her waist. It was ego-inflating that even though he was the walking dead, he still had the ability to charm women. He inwardly smirked they were both so blind to see that he was just using the both of them for his own selfish purposes.

They broke apart reluctantly. "You know the plan, right?"

X nodded and then smirked evilly, "Damn right I do."

GA

Kori was depressed. Why was X so distant? He was never like this before! She used to be his everything and vice-versa!

She growled in frustration. How could see still be the same after death, but he could change so quickly.

Kori shook her head. She was being ungrateful. There must have been some reason that X was acting this way. She was sure there was some reasonable explanation for his behavior. Kori was to immersed in her thoughts that she didn't notice that she was about to collide with another troubled individual. She noticed too soon, and the two of them fell to the ground.

Kori helped the person to their feet, but didn't look up, "I'm so sorry! I did not know that you were there! I guess I was not looking where I was going. I am so absent minded, I-"

"Woah girl! Calm down it's ok! It happens to everyone."

Kori lifted her head to see that she was looking into the beautiful brown eyes of Britney Bee. "I have seen you around the school. I'm Star Summers." She held out her hand for her to shake.

The girl shook her hand and Kori winced. She was a small girl but her grip was unbelievably strong, "I'm Britney Bee, but I'm sure that you've heard of me by now from Sparky."

Kori blinked in a confused manner, "Sparky?"

Bee laughed, "Long story girl, but if you've got time we can talk over some food."

Kori's eyes brightened. 'Food is exactly what I need. If I am to ever figure X out, I might as well do it on a full stomach!'

GA

Kori giggled, "So, you call him Sparky because he tried to fix some girl's car but got shocked?"

Bee sighed, "Yeah. You should have seen his face! It was classic! I'm glad that he didn't go out with that sl- I mean girl anyways. I would have been way too possessive."

Kori looked at her slyly, "Why would you be possessive?"

Bee looked at her incredulously, "Why? It's because I-" her eyes narrowed suspiciously, "You have to promise me that you won't tell anyone about this!"

Kori nodded. "I promise."

"Alright. I've known Vic since were toddlers. He's always been there for me since as long as I can remember. But before high school I never thought much of him." She broke off and got a dreamy expression on her face. "In the summer of eight grade I went to cheer camp, so I didn't see him until the first day of ninth grade. When I saw him I swear that my heart stopped. He'd lost the braces and glasses and had done some weight lifting. He looked completely different. But even so, he was still the little geeky boy that was my best friend..." Bee broke off.

Kori wanted her to continue her story, "So what happened after that?"

Bee sighed, "Well, he became a 'chic magnet' and started to distance himself from me. I guess I was just too childish for him. But we were still friends. Until one day when his girlfriend accused me of slapping her." Bee's eyes darkened, "It wasn't true of course. She had slapped me and cried to make it look like I had slapped her. Of course I didn't cry, I almost never cry. I told him what happened, and he didn't believe me. I'll never forget that cold look that he had on his face when he said that I was a jealous monster. That bastard called me a monster! So our friendship ended that day and there has been animosity between us since then. But... I guess I still love him, even though he hurt me bad."

Kori looked confused, "But I don't get how your friendship could crumble after just one small misunderstanding."

Bee smiled, "I guess both of us are too stubborn for our own good. I knew I was right and I stood my ground. Even though Vic know he was wrong, he didn't admit it." Bee looked at her watch and her eyes widened, "Look girl, I've got to run. I've got Karate soon. It was nice talking to you, we should do this again sometime!"

Kori watched her as she ran out of the door. She felt bad for her. How could Victor be so cruel? How could he deliberately hurt one who was so close to him? Kori shook her head. She would never understand men!

GA

Raven sighed. She was so lethargic lately but she couldn't figure out why. Her duty as a seer were finally taking its toll on her biological clock. She should have never accepted such a duty. But if she would have known the consequences she would have never-

She shook her head. Even if she did know the consequences she would have done it. If she hadn't then Garfield would have been dead, and she couldn't live with herself if she ever let that happen.

I suppose I should explain what her duties are. You see, Raven was given the power to see what's yet to come. She can see people's near future by just touching them. But her power only works sometimes, and usually unexpectedly. Her duty is not to tamper with the future...

Of course every now and then she would break the rules.

Raven wanted to get up, but she couldn't do so because Garfield had fallen asleep with his head in her lap. Normally she would have shoved him off and told him to go home, but she couldn't quite do that today. She had no idea why but she felt strangely right in the position that they were in. Garfield had come to work on their language arts project, and while she was talking he'd asked her if he could borrow her lap. She'd said no, but he'd already laid his head on her lap and dosed off.

She ran her hands through his hair. It was so soft like silk. She didn't mind it's green tint anymore. Though she hated the reason that he'd dyed it.

Terra.

Her nose wrinkled in disdain at her wretched name. She hated her. She was the one who'd taken Garfield away from her-

Her eyes widened. What was wrong with her today? Why was she thinking these unorthodox thoughts? She blamed it all on delirium. There was nothing that a little nap couldn't fix, right?

However, she was wrong.

TBC...

Not much action here. But I hoped you like the chapter. Please tell me your honest opinions. If you are confused feel free to ask questions in your reviews, because I would be glad to answer them. See you next chapter! Ja ne!