"I still can't believe what that jerk did to you," said Anyuna angrily. "And in front of Tegs as well! He must be so upset."
"And what about Musa? I used to think she was so cool," said Mimi.
"Yeah, but now she's just a evil little..." started Nini, before a swift elbow in the ribs from her sister informed her that Ms Faragonda was entering the room. The principal greeted her class, then looked around the room.
"Where's Tegryn?"
A confused silence fell across the room.
"Is he ill?"
"We don't know," Anyuna started. "We haven't seen him since yesterday."
"How very odd - it's not like him to skip classes. Maybe he is ill."
As Faragonda continued her class, Anyuna turned and whispered to the others. "Something's wrong here guys."
"Oh, I hope he's alright." replied Charlotte. "He seemed really upset after what we saw last night - I'm worried about him."
"We'll check his room out as soon as this lesson's over." said Nini.
"Yeah. I'm sure he's okay."
As soon as classes were over, Anyuna and the others started off for Tegryn's room. As they crossed the main hallway, an angry voice rang out.
"Charlotte!"
They looked across to see Riven marching towards them with a less-than-happy look about him.
"What do YOU want?" Anyuna demanded, staring him straight in the eyes.
"I want to know why she stood me up!" he replied, jabbing his finger in Charlotte's direction.
"What!"
"I said I want to know why she stood me up. I waited ages for her last night, but she didn't bother showing - and after she went to all that effort to ask me out too!"
"How dare you! You've got no right to come here and speak to her like that after that stunt you pulled."
"And what stunt would that be?"
"You are kidding, aren't you?"
"I've got no idea what you're talking about."
"I talking about you and Musa, kissing."
"What! Oh please, why would I want to kiss HER when I'm supposed to be dating Charlotte?"
"I don't care WHY you did it, all I know is that you did."
"You have got to be joking. I wouldn't do something like that. You must be making it up."
"Oh, so now you're accusing me of lying?" Anyuna and Riven confronted each other staring daggers. However, their little spat was soon broken up.
"Hey, have you guys seen Teggy?"
They looked over to see Musa and the others coming towards them. Flora was holding a small gift box, a little souvenir from yesterday's night out.
"I wanted to give him this," said Flora, holding the present up. "A little thank you for helping to organise such a great birthday treat."
Riven's body gave a small jerk when he saw Musa. "Musa..." he murmured as he walked towards her, transfixed.
"What's he doing now?" said Mimi. "Oh no, surely they're not going to..."
But he did. Riven was powerless to help himself. He stood in front of Musa and went to take her in his arms, just like last night.
"Hey, HEY! What do you think you're doing?"
"But I must..."
"Get off me!"
"But I must..."
"I said GET OFF ME!" screamed Musa angrily as she slapped him in the face as hard as she could. Riven stood there, blinking and holding his cheek which now sported a red hand-print. He shook his head, as though he had just woken up from a deep sleep.
"Hey! What was THAT for"? he demanded angrily.
"You just tried to kiss me!"
"Excuse me? Kiss you! Why would I want to do that?"
"It's a shame you didn't do that last night," said Anyuna, glaring at Musa and Riven. "And now you have the nerve to stand there and play innocent. You two disgust me."
A collective gasp rang out from the girls. "Anyuna, what do you mean by that?" asked Flora.
"Last night, those two kissed each other right in front of Teggy and Charlotte!"
Musa was shocked to hear this. "No way! I love Teggy, I wouldn't hurt him like that."
"Yeah? Well you did, last night."
"I'm sorry, but that's impossible," said Tecna. "Musa was with us all last night. Flora, show them the photos."
Flora took out over her digital camera and showed the Starz her pictures - photos of the city, the restaurant, all the friends together, Flora and Musa dancing with the flamenco girls, and lastly Musa pictured on her own in her full Spanish gear.
"Please Charlotte, you have to believe us. I would never do anything like that, especially not to you and Teggy." Musa pleaded with her young friend.
"I... I do trust you - but I know what I saw."
"Something very odd is happening here," said Tecna. "I think we need to find Tegryn as soon as possible. Let's try his room"