Hey all! Long time no see… well, I've never seen any of you'se 'cept for Sniper Kais winks but anywho… School is fun but it keeps me from updating! Merr! Disclaimer: I… need… DUCKIES! Sorta… I don't own Guns' N' Roses either. Well, on to chappie 7, I do believe. RnR 'cuz this is an important chappie, k.o.? O.k.!

Chapter 7:

Ali woke up Monday morning feeling quite at ease. She pulled on her t-shirt and a navy blue hoodie. She almost jumped into her black cargo pants with a silver chain hanging from the belt loops. She packed up her chemistry book and shoved it unceremoniously into her black book-bag, which was covered in patches from her favorite bands. She went into the bathroom to wash her face and brush her teeth, humming.

"Someone's in a perky mood." Ali looked back into the room to see Ce watching her. Ali shrugged and smiled.

"Nothing wrong with that."

"I know there is something you're not telling me. I can tell by your smile: it's incriminating." Ce grinned tilted her head dramatically. "Is it a boy or something?"

"No."

Ali had spoken a little too quickly. Ce saw right through her.

"Yup, it's definitely got to do with a boy. Who is it? Is it one of the Ducks? Do I know Mystery-Man?"

Ali sighed. She knew better than to lie to Ce. She knew Ce didn't fall for that crap.

"Ok, fine, I do like someone but I'm not saying who."

"Charlie? No, he's taken. Luis? Not quite your type," Ce rambled to herself, "Not Fult... Adam is too preppy…" Ce paused a moment, then yelled suddenly. "Portman! You like Portman?"

Ali winced. Was she that easy to read?

"Yes," she sighed, defeated, "Don't tell him though! Please?"

"No worries. I won't tell. Boys are so stupid. They don't see what's completely staring them in the face." (A.N.: No offense meant, boys, but it's true…)

Ali laughed. "So true. Thanks babe! I gotta go to breakfast. I have an early class today. See ya at dance later! Love you much!" Ali started to walk to the door.

"Wait a sec! Did you take your meds?"

"No I don't want to. I'm starting to feel like I don't really need them. I'm happy here."

"You sure you aren't gonna take 'em? It might be a good idea."

Ali gave another sigh, this one frustrated.

"No, Ce! I don't want to take my happy pills today, ok! God, you sound like my mum. I feel fine. I'll be ok. They're just annoying, alright?" Ali was on the verge of yelling. She hated it when people bothered her about her medication. It got annoying. Her mom did that all the time. "See ya later, k.?" she added on quietly.

"K. Sorry," said Ce a bit defensively.

"It's ok. Bye!" Ali walked out of the dorms and headed to the cafeteria for breakfast. Pulling her headphones and CD player out of her bag, she pushed the play button. "…take it slow, it'll work itself out fine. All we need is just a little patience…"

Sorry I write such short chappies… I can't seem to make a chappie longer than 3 pages, can I? Sorry muchachos y muchachas… There should be a longer chappie coming up icluding a flashback and a fulfillment of the genre, if you know what I mean.