Heya! okay so I've thought about it, and I THINK I sorted it out.

Tikytikytavvi101: thanks for the idea, think it's gunna happen!

Wreckless spirit: I think im gunna use that, but it will come in later chapters. Promise!

Ksarap: haha yeah. Fluff alert! Okay! D

Chapter 9: Mixed emotions

The next day, Miko's mood did not really improve. And no matter how hard the players tried, they couldn't get her to talk, or even look at them. Near the end of the day, they were ready to give up for the week.

'class.' Mr, foura said to them at the end of the day. 'there will be a winter ball coming up next week. That will include any bands who wish to play in it, it will be on Friday, from 8pm to 11pm. Class dismissed.'

As they walked towards the door, Sarah and her friends immediately began to giggle hysterically and kept glancing at Kai and his friends, who were still lounging around in the back. And they slowed down purposely. causing Miko, who were right behind them, to crash. The bluenette stumbled backwards a little. Shook herself off and continued to walk ahead. The girls sniggered.

'whats the matter?' Sarah sneered. 'cat got your tongue?'

Miko continued to walk forward while Misha and Deseara glared at them, hard.

'well , well, looks like the great Miko Kiwatashi is finally giving up. I told you from the beginning, you're just a bitch who try too hard. And there's NO way that you can ever be better than me. Ever.'

That made the girl stop.

'are you trying to speak English? It sounded like a bunch of caveman language to me. You must be getting old, Sarah.' Without a second glance, she walked out of the classroom.

'hey bitch come back here! Im gunna make you very sorry for that!' she screamed, and would've gone after the girl too if someone hadn't grabbed her arm. She was about to snatch her arm away when she saw that it was Tala. And her expression softened. Fluttering her eyelashes, she held on to Tala's arm.

'oh hi, Tala.' She cooed.

'just lay off Miko for a while.'

She stared at him, incredulous. Then laughed. 'I must've heard wrong. Lay off Miko?'

'I know you heard me, Sarah.' Tala rolled his eyes, 'just leave her alone. I think she's had enough from you and your friends.'

'why are you sticking up for her?' she yelled. 'what's so special about her? You have us!'

'yeah, that's great to know.' He replied sarcastically and pushed past her.

'Kai!' she ran after the bluentte as he went out after the redhead.

'what? Sarah, how about another time? I promise.'

The girl watched in horror as the boys walked away from her. For once. There and then, she vowed for revenge against the girl who had caused this to happen. Miko Kiwatashi.

'god…I'm so tired.' Misha groaned, resting her head against Max's shoulder. He caught her eye and they smile mischievously. The others immediately backed away from them and turned their backs.

Deseara, Enrique and Mystel laughed hysterically at Tyson's jokes. Oliver had his nose buried in the lastest book he was reading. And Miko sat there thinking. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't get her mind of the redhead. She had never meant for this to happen. Every now and then, she would glance at him, and she would find him looking at her, by that point, her cheeks would be red, and she would silently curse her self for being like this.

'I'm gunna go now. See you guys tomorrow.' Getting up, she slung her bag over her shoulder, stuffing her hands into her pockets and walked out the front door.

She was so absorbed in her thoughts she didn't notice where she had walked to, until she bumped into someone. Looking up, her expression darkened.

'oh sorry Miko.' Sarah said sweetly. 'didn't see the thing in front of me.' Miko knew she was implying to her as a thing, which was very weak, in her opinion, but she decided to throw one back anyways.

'you should make your skirt just a tad longer, one does not want to see your fat ass hanging out.'

Enraged, the blonde took a swing at her, which Miko dodged easily. This went on for a while, until Sarah gave up angrily.

'you really are a wannabe, bitch,'

Miko's hand shot forward and grabbed her wrists, starting to twist it, but not before Sarah spat out another retort. 'why Tala is so protective of you, I really cant understand.' Miko slowly dropped her wrist.

'get out of my face.' She growled.

The girls shot another glare at her and hurried off, leaving the bluenette standing there.

'why do I get myself into these things?' she thought. 'he's a player, Miko, you cant like him, you just CAN'T' sighing, she started walking again. The skies started to darken and suddenly it rumbled.

'oh, please don't tell me it's going to rain. Not now.' Miko groaned.

Lo and behold, raindrops started pelting down from the sky, and it grew heavier as Miko walked faster.

Throwing her hands up in defeat, she decided to go to the nearest house and ask to take shelter, seeing as her house wasn't for another 3 blocks or so. She took a turn and ran up the driveway of a large white 3-story house. There was no shelter above the door so she had to endure another minute of rain before somebody opened the door. She opened her mouth to speak but her breath caught in her throat. Standing before her, red hair and all, was none other than Tala himself.