Things I'll Never Say
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I FORGOT THE DISCLAIMER: I don't own anything. Not Bryan, not Mariah, not the song's in the fic and not the song 'Thing's I'll Never Say'. That's all blokes.
Previously on Things I'll never say,
The kiss broke off all too soon and Mariah found herself gazing into those gorgeous eyes she had come to enjoy gazing at. They held confusion, and for the first time, they looked human.
"Mariah!" The cry knocked her out of her high like state, "where are you!"
Chapter Two, Bring on the Worst
Mariah jumped. Spinning her head around, still clinging to Bryan, she peered past the fence, where the voice seemed to have come from.
"MARIAH!" The voice screamed. Mariah shivered nervously as she continued to stare at the other side of the fence. Bryan, who seemed to have turneid invisible, gazed at her, studying her expression.
"Would you stop shouting!" Another one hissed exasperatedly, "she might not even be here!"
"She has to! I saw something 'bright' and 'pink'!"
"Mariah's not the only girl on the planet who likes pink!"
There was a light pause, a shuffle of feet and then, "Look! That is Mariah across the fence!"
Bryan tensed noticeable and bolted in the opposite direction. He sent one last look at her, a mix of confusion and want, before jumping over the hedge and leaving, wherever.
Mariah stared after him.
"Hey, Mariah!" The voice of Ray was heard and she turned to look at him. His bright eyes were joyful and excited as he sped off toward her. Mariah smiled back, "Ray!"
He stopped in front of her and gave her a long look, "I haven't seen you in such a long time!" He said, giving her a hug, "I barely recognized you!"
Her look 'had' changed a bit. Her hair was still long, a little past waist length, and her eye color had not change. The changes were still there. She hadn't worn as much pink as she usually had. Turning sixteen in a few weeks, her look had matured. Growing a few inches taller than her older height (5'3) and her tan had faded slightly, her skin no longer a deep tan but a peach color. Her hair had been worn loose today and her ribbon had shown a more younger side of her.
She had grown. "Nice to see you to Ray!" She smiled, hugging him back.
"MARIAH!"
"Geez, you think the whole town would know your name by now." Daichi muttered.
Mariah turned to Tyson… and immediately shielded herself with her arms.
The reflex was un-needed though as Tyson embraced his arms around her and spun her around, her feet inches off the ground.
"Whoa, nice to see you too, Tyson!" Mariah laughed silently, "getting a little dizzy here."
Tyson set her down, "Wow, you DO look different!"
"What happened?" Max asked. Everyone laughed and even Mariah did.
Ray rubbed his hands together, "Let's go back to the place, before we completely freeze to death." Everyone agreed.
Mariah sent another look behind her as she followed them. Nothing.
"Nice jacket." Ray commented, staring funnily at the jacket, trying to place where he'd seen it. A look of suspicion was set in the depths of his expression.
"What?" Mariah asked in confusion. The truth hit her like a shoe between the eyes, "Oh!" She cried out, suddenly realizing she was still wearing Bryan's jacket.
Ray peered harder at her, the pupils of his eyes slitting, "Hey, isn't-"
"Wait up, guys!" Everyone looked ahead. Lee ran to catch up to them, obviously slowed down by the heavy backpack slung over his shoulder. He stood in front of them, trying to catch his breath.
"Hello, Lee." Mariah spoke quietly, trying to hope Ray wouldn't finish his sentence. She prayed to the great Lord above for a miracle. It fell from the sky.
Lee shook his head at her, "I thought you went to the store for something like CD's, candy or earrings…You surprise me Mariah, I never thought I'd see you in anything but pink, let alone brown."
Mariah saw a window of opportunity open and she jumped through it.
She stammered out, "Oh, yeah, well, it looked a little different and I thought I'd surprise everybody." she spun around a little fast, "isn't it cute?"
Lee laughed, "Yeah, if you were modeling for 'what not to wear'."
Ray looked at Mariah and tried to say something. The words died in his throat and he sighed, turning to Lee, "What's with the backpack?"
"We have to go to Bartlett Avenue."
"You're apartment is on Creek Av-"
"Mr. D is picking us all up. We're leaving again." Mariah's eyes widened but Lee didn't notice, "The Bladebreakers, us, Saint Shields, All Stars, and Blitzkrieg Boys are switching to New York."
Everyone was stunned into silence before hooting with laughter and excitement. A small cry of surprise stopped it.
Mariah, obviously distressed, dug furiously around in her pocket, "my wallet! It's gone!" She ran in the different directions of the guys, "I'll be right back, meet me at Bartlett!"
"Wait," Ray cried, "I'll come with-"
"No! It's alright."
Ray looked hurt as he followed the two teams to Bartlett. They didn't notice as they chattered on about NY. Lee murmurred under his breath. Didn't she leave her wallet at the apartment?
"Bryan?" Mariah called. It was the last spot she saw him. Taking a running start and pulling herself over the five foot high hedge, she perched herself on top, kneeling and trying to spot him, "Bryan!"
"Why are you looking for Bryan?"
Mariah fell forward, off of the concrete hedge. She didn't get the softest landing. Groaning, she lifted her head and met Crimson eyes.
He grunted, "Why are you wearing Bryan's jacket?"
"I bought it," She muttered, picking herself up and dusting herself off. She had a large tear in her new bunny hug. Ironically, the jacket was unharmed.
"Doesn't look exactly Prada to me." Kai stated, walking towards her and repeated his first question, "Why are you looking for Bryan."
"He dropped his jacket. I'm wearing it for him to keep it warm." She could have slapped herself across the face. Kai's eyes narrowed. Mariah groped for the right words, "Erm, you know, I was just-- Hey, guess what? Your on his team!"
Not wanting to, she took off the jacket and threw it to Kai. HE caught the heavy jacket with one hand, "You can take it to him!" She smiled, "you're his friend and teammate! See you later!" Ignoring the aches and scratches on her knees, the scratches on her hand and the cold air on her skin, she scrambled over the hedge.
It took her five minutes to find Bartlett.
"Let me get this straight." Ian stated, "You took your jacket off in a cab and you forgot it?"
"Pretty much." Bryan said, lying on the top bunk bed, discman laying on his flat stomach and headphones on his ears. He closed his eyes and turned the music onto fill blast.
Ian smacked on his gum, trying to distinguish what he thought was true and what wasn't. It was difficult. Bryan could easily tell a lie as well as the truth and had learned to do so from God knows who.
"Funny story." Kai said, making an entrance into the dark room, jacket slung over his shoulder, "You'll never guess where I found it." His gaze was deathly and Ian would've hated to have been at the end of it.
Ian, having had received the most confusing part of the conversation, left for the kitchen, shaking his head all the way.
Kai chucked the jacket at Bryan. It hit the discman, making it skip. Bryan propped himself up on his elbows, taking his headphones off so they rested on his neck, "What the hell?"
Kai glared at Bryan, "Guess where I found this!"
He received silence as an answer. Bryan looked at him with angry eyes.
Bryan shook his head, "I don't know, guess she found it in a cab. Now, where did she find a cab? Doesn't she have her own car or something?"
"Don't mess around, Bryan," Kai growled, "Leave her alone. She can do so much better than you. You and I both know that. It's not our job to mess around with innocent and people. And certainly not people as naïve and innocent as her!"
Bryan raised an eyebrow, obviously amused, "Are you still the same guy who had it hard for Hilary less'n a few months ago?" Bryan knew this was a sensitive spot for Kai but he only pressed harder, "Ended up with, God, what's his name again? Oh yeah, Tyson? Oh, yeah, him. Cute couple, don't you think?"
Kai lunged at Bryan, but not soon enough. Using one hand to throw himself on his feet, he leapt off the bunk bed and closer to the door. Kai threw a punch and Bryan ducked. He couldn't avoid the next that nailed him in the right eye.
They both took at it.
"Hey, what's going on here!" Spencer asked, walking in. It took him only a second to figure it out. Soon, the whole team was in, trying to tear the two apart.
"Kai! Keep it cool, man!" Tala told Kai from behind, his arms underneath Kai's, holding him back. His fists close to his face and Kai kicking and trying to escape the maneuver, things had gotten out of control.
Bryan was noticeably taller than Kai and gave more of a fight. Repeatedly trying to get around Spencer and Ian to get another hit at Kai, he was not as easy to pin down. Spencer found no way to subdue Bryan and had fallen to his last resort. Fist. Bryan crumbled to the ground.
"Smooth move, man!" Ian cried out, "How we gonna haul him into the car without Mr. D noticing anything!"
"Sunglasses?" Spencer shrugged.
Ian nudged Bryan with his foot, "Bryan?"
Featured Song- Are You Ready, 3 Days Grace
Airy: Wow, that was fun! Poor Bry, (sweat drops) sorry guys. Crappy Chapter. It was short and pointless. Hate me, love me, flame me, whatever, just as long as you get in in a REVIEW! PLEASE! Song idea was for the part where Bryan and Kai were fighting.
Alex: I thought it would be cute! I can picture it. Thanks for reviewing!
KuteKitten: Thanks a bunch! Cute name.
Milla Koltzenov: I thought it was Kutzenov? Eh, some friend from school told me that. Anways, thanks for reviewing!
BryansGirl7: Hey, thanks girl! I think this'll be a bit long. Thanks for sticking around and it may take a while to get my stories back on track… Jess is on my computer lots because he isn't getting his own until next week!
Grounded Angel: I thought the starting was crumby… Hey, as long as you like it! Thanks for reviewing!
Soldier4Christ: Cool! I'm a Christian too! Rock on! I know, odd pairing, but I like it! Thanks for reviewing!
Flowerperson: Eheheh, Tyson will catch you! LOL. I thought the pairing was cute too! Thanks for reviewing!
If anyone has any soundtrack idea's for 'Thing's I'll Never Say' Soundtrack, please send me ideas! Include them in your review and I'll add them to a proper chapter. Eheh, I don't think I can post lyrics, just song title. Can't risk losing my account.
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