Hey hey everybody, soz i didn't update sooner but it kinda slipped my mind that i hadn't updated in a while....so here i am! Presenting An Eventful Morning

Disclaimer: I wish I owned Beyblade: I'd probably be very rich. Unfortunately I don't so you'll just have to up with a broke fourteen year old.

Eye Of The Storm

Chapter 4: An Eventful Morning

I woke up early the next morning. My mind was buzzing, as if it hadn't got any rest, yet I was completely refreshed and ready for the drama of today.

Last night my mind had been full of what ifs and whys but I had managed to push them away for a while when I went to interrogate my adorable twin sister. Who wasn't being so adorable. She denied everything I randomly came up with that could've been fuelling this mood ('Did you get into a fight with Ray? Oh no, that can't be right, you'd probably be crying otherwise, not angry. Why d'you look so confused and lost? Holly, you're not taking drugs are you!?'). And yet she did look so confused and lost. To a point where it was starting to scare me. Just another thing added in my already full "worrying section" of my brain.

And then there was the whole Johnny dilemma. I may have decided in around two seconds flat (going with intuition there) to date Johnny just to clear out our reps, but there was always a new issue turning up in my rather annoying mind. At one point I almost screamed "Look, brain, I know you're not being used enough but is this really the way you wanna get revenge!?" Yes, I know I'm insane. No need to make a big deal about it.

But, seriously, I always kept thinking things like what if it damages our friendship? What if one of us falls for the other? Okay, I gotta admit, if anyone is gonna fall for the other, it's me. That kinda thing usually happens to me, even if I haven't been in love before. But by the next morning, as if my brain had been working and figuring things out while I slept, I was totally set for the explosive relationship I was about to get involved with, and armed with excuses I had made for each of my questions.

It was only 7 a.m., but I decided to get up anyway, which was totally uncharacteristic of me. I silently pulled on my uniform, and wondered downstairs with yet another hour left to kill before having to leave. Dad was there, nursing a mug of coffee while resisting the urge to sleep. I watched him, bemused.

'Good morning Daddy.' I said brightly.

'Says who?' he grunted at me, finally draining the last droplets of coffee. 'What are you doing up so early anyway? Makes a pleasant change to your sister bouncing down the stairs at the crack of dawn.' He said, smiling fondly at me. I reckon I'm his favourite among us three siblings. I'm Daddy's little girl, whereas Mom's most disappointing. Mom and I spent our lives yelling at each other about one thing or another. She insists it's bad influence for me to be hanging out with Johnny and Tala and so on. She also insists I'm not getting good enough grades in school. Isn't an overall B good enough for her? Excuse me, but I am not Holly, contrary to what she thinks.

'I just had a lot on my mind. So I figured I'd come and spent a little time with my daddy before you open the shop.' I replied, smiling and slamming the espresso machine into life. Dad owns the only sports gear shop in the entire town, so it's pretty big with all the teenagers. I'm quite proud when I say that nearly everyone's skateboards and rollarblades come from Dad's shop. Mom's a researcher for some major company, but I don't really pay attention to what she does.

'Come here sweetheart.' Dad said softly, pulling me onto his lap. Sometimes I just return to being a little girl when Dad gets all loving. 'Tell daddy what's on your mind.'

I couldn't really tell him what was going on in my mind; that would be stupid. I don't need Daddy, who is the one parent who doesn't mind the boys, knowing that said boys are players and that I'm nearly as bad. So I settled with the limited truth.

'Oh, just boy trouble Daddy. Being a teenager is very confusing. Especially when your twin sister is acting a bit weird.'

'What's wrong with Holly?' Dad frowned, as I hopped off his lap to retrieve my espresso.

'Dunno. Don't bug her about it though, Dad. It's probably nothing. Besides, she'll probably spill after a while and I promise I'll tell if it's really serious.' Fact: no way in hell would I spill Holly's secrets if she didn't want me to. I usually feel bad lying to Dad, but I don't even know what this is all about, so I ain't feeling that guilty.

'If you say so sweetheart. So what's this about boys?'

'Oh, just wondering whether to go out with Johnny or not.' I replied unblushingly.

Dad almost choked on his second cup of coffee.

'What?'

'Oh, y'know, he asked me out yesterday. It's just that he's, like, my best friend. He's practically as close as Holly. So it's kinda hard on knowing whether I should go out with him or not. What d'you think Daddy?'

'Well, it really depends. Do you really think it's worth risking your friendship for something that may or may not work?'

'I dunno.' I sighed, draining my cup of espresso.

'It could work, y'know. Your mother and I were best friends before we started dating. Now look where we are. Eighteen years of marriage and an eighteen year old son and seventeen year old twin daughters.'

I coughed. I didn't know they were best friends before they had started dating!

'Maybe, Dad, but what if it doesn't work out? I don't even know whether to go out with him, let alone get married and have three kids all within a year of each other.'

'Well, okay, maybe not getting ahead that far. What I'm trying to say sweetheart, is that you need to take risks. It's risks that take you places.' And with that last word of wisdom, he stood up, kissed me on the cheek and disappeared for work.

Well then, I didn't think I'd be consulting Dad about the whole thing. But I have a rather strong suspicion that he would've said otherwise if he had known exactly why he had asked me out in the first place.

I'm doing this, and that's final.

''Mornin' Will.' Max stumbled in, yawning. I snapped out of my thoughts and smiled brightly at my older brother. Hell, he's gonna get a surprise later!

'Hey Maxie, had a good night?'

Max threw me a filthy look. He had practically been dragged home by Kara, drunk as a skunk. A few of them had gone clubbing in the local, The Topaz Dragon, where we play regularly. And had drunken all their worries (if they had any) away. Poor Kara was the only one mostly sober.

'Awww, bro, you got a hangover?' I giggled. For some reason, I was in a good mood.

Cue for Big Brother's Filthy Look Number Two. I disappeared to the bathroom, laughing at his expense, before returning with the hangover medicine (otherwise known as Angel's Gift to us teens). He took it gratefully.

'So, sis, how come you didn't join us last night?'

'Because, bro, I had other things on my mind. I didn't feel like getting drunk.'

'Was it something to do with Johnny?'

I raised my eyebrows at him.

'He didn't want to come out either. He seemed preoccupied about something.' Max explained.

Oh.

Can I ask a question, people? No, wait, I just did. Oh, never mind. Okay, question: Why does life suck?

I mean, I have my sister acting all weird on me, and she won't tell me what's going on, which is a first since there have never been any secrets between us. Then there's Johnny, and the whole going out thing. And now there's my brother, who is going out with my female best friend and suspects something on the whole Johnny front. Okay, he's bound to suspect something, I mean, he's my brother right? He hasn't put up with me for seventeen years of his life for nothing.

I shrugged. 'Don't ask me, I have no idea what's wrong with him.' I said, going upstairs to rouge Holly awake.

I wonder when was the last time I was the one doing the waking up…

'Holly.' I hissed, shaking the lump under the covers. A muffled groan met my ears. I resisted the urge to throw ice-cold water over her. 'Holly, get the hell out of bed. It's 7.30!'

For once, she did not jump out of bed, wide-awake and bushy tailed. Instead, she said:

'So what? Give me a break Will, d'you think I'm always jumping around and ready to go!?'

I gaped at her. For once in my bitchy comeback life, I was speechless.

'Okay…whenever you're ready to talk about whatever is fucking you up this bad, please, enlighten me.' I snapped, annoyed. I sighed, going over to my side of the room.

Our room is the largest room in the whole house, probably because we have to share. Luckily, our room is kinda divided by an arch in the middle of the room, making it more definite on which side of the room is ours. Our room is probably the funkiest room known to humanity. It's just so random and messy on mine, whereas hers is usually tidy and bright.

My side of the room is painted navy blue, covered in posters of the all the rock bands known to humanity, such as Linkin Park (big favourite of mine), Lostprophets, Evanescence and Good Charlotte, to name a few. There are magazines sprawled across the fluffy baby blue carpet, as well as trainers and school shoes. My black duvet with bright yellow stars was piled on top of the bed. My bed is positioned right next to the window, and my desk is in the corner, it's plasma screen lifeless. My built in wardrobe housed over a hundred outfits, I'm proud to say. A small silver TV and XBOX sat on a coffee table next to the bed, all set for late night playing.

Holly's side of the room, however, was completely different. It was painted a sunny yellow, covered in certificates and awards that she had achieved over the years. Her bed was tucked up in the corner, its duvets a pure white with a sun emblazed on its front. Her desk was near her bed, neatly arranged and completely tidy. Bookshelves lined a whole wall, stacked with her books and magazines and old essays that always held a mark no lower than A-. Her wardrobe wasn't inbuilt, and she didn't feel the need to go out and buy a new outfit for every party there was, so she owned less than half the outfits I did. The windowsill housed her beloved orchid plant that she's looked after for god knows how long. Her TV rested on a shelf opposite her bed, and she didn't bother asking for a console. While I played Halo on my XBOX before nodding off, she prefers a good novel, preferably thick and full of complicated words.

Our rooms are opposite. Totally and completely different. The same as our personalities. And yet we are best friends, and we get along perfectly. So what's she hiding from me?

I heaved a sigh again, listening to Holly shuffle around in her bed before slowly rolling out and blearily making her way to the bathroom. I strode around my side of the room, restless, and with nothing to do for another fifteen minutes.

I'm sure you're asking: Why don't you just go to school early?

Have you ever watched a dramatic entrance? Yeah, well, those performing them need precise timing. Timing is the key here, if I plan to surprise everyone at school. Or, at least my mates, anyway.

'Lila.' Holly said hesitantly, standing next to me. I turned to face her, surprised that she had used my childhood nickname.

'Lila, I'm sorry I snapped at you. It's just that…I'm a bit confused at the moment…'

'Lollie, what's confusing you?' I frowned, using her childhood nickname.

'I-I…can't explain. Maybe, when I understand what I want, I'll tell you. I promise, Lila, you'll be the first to know.'

I nodded, although I wanted to push her. But I wasn't stupid. Instead, I leaned over and hugged her fiercely. 'Whatever it is, I'll always be there for you, okay?' I murmured. She nodded, leaning into my hug before breaking away.

'Chirpy. Gotta be chirpy…' she muttered, mostly to herself.

Okay, may have rubbed off her too much…

'Thanks, Lila. Chirpy…'

I sniggered against my will, clamping my hand over my mouth.

Well then, I always thought it was a matter of time before she completely lost it.

Okay, Willow, this is it. There are the boys now…oh, there's Johnny…WATCH OUT FOR THAT LAMP POST!!!!!

I swerved around that lamp post at the last second, shaking my head to clear it out. Exhaling, I skidded across the playground to the boys, where they greeted me enthusiastically. Johnny was silent, waiting for me to make the move. Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed Holly glancing uncertainly at Tala, before turning to greet her boyfriend.

I jumped off Viper, and headed straight towards the Scottish redhead. Max was frowning at me; knowing something was about to happen, and this caused Kai and Kara to start watching as well.

'You don't have to do this Cass.' Johnny spoke quite loudly and clearly, capturing everyone's attention. I stood in front of him, and my lips quirked into a slight smile.

Before people could start asking questions, I grabbed his tie, yanking it down so that his face was nearer to mine, and crushed my lips onto his.

He responded instantaneously, wrapping an arm around my waist and drawing me closer to him. Another hand cupped my cheek, stroking it softly in a way that sent shivers up my spine. His tongue grazed across my lips, and I complied with his wishes. Our tongues played out a duel that he easily won, and he held me more tightly, as my arms wound around his neck and I pressed inwards, making it harder and more passionate. His arm left my waist, trailing up underneath my untucked shirt, leaving tingling feelings as his large rough hand moved feather light over my back. But we were running out of oxygen, and as much as I was enjoying the fireworks in my stomach, we pulled apart.

I only grew aware of the stunned silence that surrounded us as we attempted to refill our lungs, our eyes never leaving each other. He rested his forehead against mine.

'Nice to be able to do that in public.' He grinned, pretending we had been together all this time and were finally coming out into the open. I played along.

'Tell about it…no more throwing rocks at the window!' I giggled, although inside, we were getting ready to face the others.

'Guys? Explanations are good.' Tala finally spoke up, and there were nods all round. I sighed, turning around. Johnny's arms were still firmly locked around my waist.

'Okay…explanations…well, to summarise it, we're going out.' I said cheerfully.

Several eyebrows were raised at me.

'OH MY GOD!!!'

Oh crap, Mariah's found her voice.

'DITTO!' Mariam shrieked.

The two girls yanked me away from Johnny, before frogmarching me away from the boys, Kara following. She was smirking.

'I don't believe this…'

'This is so wicked!'

'Why didn't you tell us before!?'

'Does anyone know where my lipgloss is?'

'Willow, d'you know how lucky you are?? Johnny is one of the most sought out guys in the whole town!'

'This was sooo bound to happen. I mean, come on, best friends? Not without bonking each other for a while…'

'Does anyone know where my lipgloss is?'

'Have you slept with him yet?'

'How long have you been together anyway?'

'DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE MY LIPGLOSS IS???'

They fell silent. I turned to Kara. 'Uh, I borrowed it yesterday. Here, I think it's in my bag…'

'Why do I get the feeling that half of it ended up on Johnny's lips?' Kara smirked, causing me to roll my eyes at the auburn-eyed girl.

'I didn't even use much-'

'Kara, you're helping her avoid the questions!' Mariah yelled, tugging on my arm.

'Okay, okay.' The blunette rolled her eyes. 'Cass, how long have you been dating Johnny?'

I handed her the tube of strawberry lipgloss. 'Good question. It was rather confusing for a while, but then we gave up arguing with ourselves and just went for it.'

'Willow…' Mariam warned.

'Okay, okay!! I'd say, around a month.'

Making it up as I go along here…I totally need to get Johnny on his own and figure this out.

'So what's it like?' Mariah asked eagerly.

I raised an eyebrow at her. 'Depends what you mean by that…'

'She means: what's Johnny like when he's caught up in a relationship. A proper one.' Kara supplied. Honestly, that girl is like my how-girls-like-Mariah-and-Mariam-think book. No wonder Kai's got himself so many girls drooling after him, with a sister like that, he probably learnt how to understand girls a long time ago.

'Oh. Well, he's caring, gentle, still cheeky, still making me laugh. He's the most amazing kisser too…and he keeps surprising me.' I added, smiling dreamily.

'Lucky cow.' Mariam said simply, while Mariah and Kara squealed at the dreamy look on my face.

Thank heavens I'm a pretty good actress.

'He's probably only like that cos it's Willow.' piped up Holly. Obviously she had disentangled herself from Ray long enough to interrogate me as well. 'I mean, Johnny's well known for one night stands and stuff so since it's his own best friend he's involved with, he's gonna behave, isn't he?'

'You're right.' agreed Kara.

'I reckon they're in love!' Mariah said.

I rolled my eyes at the pink haired girl.

'Well, a whole month is like a record for Johnny…and you, come to think if it,'

'HEY!!! I'm not that bad!'

'Okay, then, what's the longest you've ever dated a guy?' Mariam asked, smirking.

'Uh…three weeks. I think.'

'Yeah, and that was when you were dating Lee.'

I pouted.

'Come one, Will, your history isn't that great, y'know. First there was Bryan-'

'I was new! Excuse me for checking out the guys!'

'And then there was Lee. But you guys broke up because you snogged Kai-'

'I was DRUNK!!!'

'So that was a disaster. Then you've kissed Michael, Ozuma and Kane at some party or another. And then, the worst thing of all, you slept with Tala-'

'We were soooo DRUNK!!!!!!!!!'

'So, quite frankly Cass, you're not very good at the whole long-term relationship, are you?' Mariam finished. She's evil, that gal. She even spells evil with her gothic clothes.

'I'm not letting that happen this time, okay!? This time, I've got more at stake, like our friendship! D'you know how much our friendship means to me??'

'You're right, Willow. I know you wouldn't put your friendship on the line if you weren't serious.' Holly said reassuringly, but somehow, I think she was reassuring herself in some way as well.

The bell went somewhere inside the school.

'C'mon, guys, lets go homeroom.' I sighed, glad to be able to get away.

We set off across the playground towards the school. Holly trailed behind, her eyes set on the boys who were also making their way inside. I figured she was simply watching Ray, being the lovesick couple they were.

If only I knew how wrong I was.

okay, so Willow and Johnny are officially together. But for how long....? Hee hee hee, here's a lil preview of the next chappie for ya.....

Silence ensued, in which I noticed the looks Holly and Tala were giving each other. One thought passed through my head before I could squash it. One thought that probably changed everything.

They're shagging.

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