A/N: Hey there! I actually had this one writen up yesterday afternoon, but with five other people and only the one computer... Well, I didn't get the chance to edit and post. So here it is now!
Onto the reviews!
Selea-Chan -- I'm really glade that you like both of my fanfics! I'll probably be writing a third one after I'm done this one.
anamay -- Well, they are defintely going to be a couple. I just don't know when. I'll get there. Promise.
tegan new -- Thank you for your review!
MisoGirl -- You bet.
anime-freak -- Yes Sebastian and Shader are dating. Sort of. They haven't actually been on a date, but they are a couple.
raspberrysorbet -- Eh... Sorry, I forgot to mention that Shader phoned him. He's used to it by now since no one ever believes that she is past the black belt level.
By the way, for anyone who's interested: there are actually levels past black belt.
Rosette glared over at the class rep. The busty girl had snagged Chrono. Again. Everyday at lunch time the twit managed to grab the purple haired teen and bring him over to her table. Rosette wanted to strangle the life out of her.
"Rosette's jeeeeealooooouuuuus." Genai singsonged.
He liked to tease her about what he called 'her little crush on Chrono.'
Rosette's fork came down. Genai just barely got his hand out of the way in time. The fork was embedded halfway up it's tines. She pulled it out and went back to her food.
"Or, not." He squeaked to the amusement of the others.
"What's the matter Chrono?" Satella asked him worriedly, "You haven't eaten any of your lunch again. I'm starting to get worried."
"Sorry... It's just that I think I did something to make Rosette mad..."
"What makes you think that?"
"She's barely been talking to me and she's always acting like she's mad. I don't know what to do..."
He proceeded to mope.
Satella sighed and glanced over at the blond girl, who gave her a murderous glare. The busty class rep stuck her tongue out at Rosette, who glared even more fiercely. Satella had no intention of giving up on getting Chrono as her boyfriend just yet. Especially not if it meant losing him to that violent girl. Turning her attention back to Chrono she thought carefully on how she was going to console him. She'd have to play it carefully.
"Well, I'm sure it's nothing to worry about; she's probably just overreacting again. You know better then anyone how moody she is."
"But she's never mad for no reason. I must've done something to anger her."
Satella gave a mental, exasperated sigh even as she placed a comforting hand over his tanned one and gave him an equally comforting smile.
"I'm sure it will be fine, just let her cool down for a bit. And while you're waiting for her to cool down you can hang out with me." She ended her sentence with a smile that was just bright enough.
This is like walking on eggshells... She thought wearily.
"I'm telling you!" A girls voice sounded behind them, "I saw it float!"
They turned around to look at the exasperated girl and her male friend.
"Ugh. And I'm telling you that story is exactly that – a story!"
"But I saw it! There is a ghost in the pool area!"
"No there isn't!"
"Yes there is!
Their argument continued that way. Chrono and Satella turned back to their food.
"Ghost?" He asked.
"There's a story that some kid a decade ago drowned in the school pool and has been haunting the area ever since." She replied with a shrug, "But there's no evidence that anyone drowned at any time in the school's history. You can probably imagine why most people don't believe the story."
Chrono's face became thoughtful.
"I think..." He said slowly, "That I would like to check it out." He had a strong feeling that their was something important they would uncover.
He glanced at the cafeteria clock then back to her.
"We have some time..."
She was about to try and talk him out of it when a thought occurred to her; that wing of the school was abandoned which made this the perfect opportunity for some alone time with Chrono – without Rosette glaring at their backs.
"Alright. It could be interesting."
They got up and dumped what was left of their food in the garbage and put the trays away before leaving the cafeteria. Unfortunately for Setalla, doing that had given Rosette enough time to catch up.
"Hold it!" The blond girl shouted, her voice echoing loudly in the hallway.
"You didn't need to shout, sis..."
"Whatever." She said dismissively before demanding to know, "Where do you two think you're going?"
"To investigate the story about the ghost..." Chrono explained, "You guys want to come...?"
Inwardly, Satella was crying, outwardly, she was smiling politely.
Standing behind Rosette was Viede, Genai, Rizel and Joshua. All five of them exchanged glances, then, with a glare at Satella, Rosette decided for all of them with a broad, excited smile.
"Sounds like fun."
Chrono felt an odd sense of relief that he couldn't quite explain to himself... He filed it away for later and turned to Satella.
"Satella, you know the way?"
When she nodded he gestured for her to lead the way and, flashing a triumphant smile at Rosette, turned to take point. Chrono sighed inwardly. He may not be what you could call 'people savvy' but he could at least recognize a rivalry when he saw one. He hoped this wouldn't get out of hand.
A/N: I have an idea of what I want to happen in the next chapter but I do need a few suggestions to help fill in the details, so if you have any ideas please tell me!
