Author's Note: Yeah, I know, it's been awhile. Sorry I haven't updated in a bit, but between power outages, vacations, and getting sick I haven't had much time to get on-line….I did write two more chapters, though! So, for those of you that are actually reading this, I'll be uploading another one tonight. And thanks to everyone who's reviewed since my last chapter!
Chapter Four – Cassie
Aka Psychic Xena!!!
I stared at Rachel. For some reason, I could feel my heart in my throat, and I just stared at her. "How did you know that?" To anyone else, it probably wouldn't seem like that big of a deal, but something told me it was. Some unknown part of me told me to be worried.
Maybe I should explain. My name is Cassie. By now, you know who I am. What I am. It has already been explained, and, thankfully, I didn't have to do it again. I find myself explaining those two things quite often.
"What, Xena's psychic now? This is news." Marco commented.
Rachel glared at him. "No. I have her in science. She did the same thing to me. Only she kept staring me during the test. It was really distracting. I probably failed it." She grumbled.
"She did the same thing?" I asked, both hopeful and scared. Hopeful because it meant it wasn't just me being paranoid, and scared because it meant it wasn't just me being paranoid.
"Not exactly. We've talked before, but she looked shocked when I walked in today. Like school was the last place she expected me to be." Rachel replied.
Jake looked over at the two silent members of our group. "What do you think, Tobias, Ax?"
Tobias shrugged, which looks sort of odd for a bird. I don't know. It sounds kind of strange, but, then again, maybe she's just a weird person.
Ax hesitated before saying, "This behavior is unusual for a student? Ent. Havior. Haav-or."
Jake nodded. "Yes, Ax, it is." He paused, then added, "Well, usually. Sometimes it could mean that the person is attracted to whoever they're staring at."
"Yeah, maybe she was just stunned by your good looks, Rachel. She probably couldn't keep her eyes off of you." Marco suggested.
Rachel paused, then shuddered. "Okay, I'm not sure which one is creepier."
"That doesn't explain why she was so freaked out around me." I protested.
"Because she's in love with you, too, but she's worried you'll find out about her crush on Rachel. Come on. So a girl stared at you weird. It happens all the time." Marco said.
"To you, maybe." Rachel countered. "Besides, remember the last time you guys thought we were crazy? With the horses? Remember how that turned out?"
Jake sighed. "Oh, okay. How about we watch her for a few days and see what she does. That sound okay?"
Marco shrugged. "Following a girl around? Sure beats running insane missions of doom. I'm in."
I've got nothing better to do. Tobias commented.
"I'll do whatever you want to do, Prince Jake. Jay. Ake."
"Don't call me prince, Ax." Jake replied absently.
"I guess it's the best plan, right, Rachel?" I asked, noticing Rachel had become too quiet.
"Yeah." Rachel grinned. "Although I'd still like to morph grizzly and demand to know what her problem is."
"Ah, faithful Xena. You always bring a certain quality of insanity to our meetings." Marco told her.
"I've got fourth period with her. I can watch her then." I put in to keep Rachel from making a comeback.
"I've got second. Anyone else have a class with her?" Rachel asked.
Jake looked at Marco, who shook his head. "Nope. I guess it's just you two." Jake said, then jumped slightly when his watch beeped. He glanced down at it. "Oh. I've got to get home for dinner. Can everyone meet back here after their parents are asleep? We'll figure out a method then."
After everyone agreed, Jake left, taking Marco with him. Ax and Tobias left soon after, leaving just Rachel and me.
"You wanna stay over? It'd probably be easier than sneaking out." I offered.
"Sure. As long as it's okay with your parents." Rachel replied.
"My mom's out of town with some Gardens thing, so it's just my dad. It's always okay with him."
Rachel grinned. "Cool. I'll call my mom and make sure it's okay."