And Vena and I are back, with a 1/5 fic for y'all. This isn't exaclty a sequel to the 2/86 one, but is a branch off from it. So, like before, we take turns in POV writing. I will be Abby, and Vena is Nigel. So give credit to her too!

so enjoy, and please review!

Operation: D.E.N.I.A.L

Denying

Emotions

Never

Is

Actually

Loathsome

Chapter One

Abby's POV

I always went through life going against what my mother and my sister always told me to do or be. 'Take up Squash' my mother would tell me. So I took up tennis. 'You need to take up drama' Cree would add. So I took up dancing and joined the choir. 'You need to stylize yourself more often, be more girly' they both say continually. So I dress like one of the boys continually, and never take my hair out of the braid in front of anyone. One thing they never told me was to never always follow my heart, because the heart plays tricks on you. You see, I'm not much for romance and stuff, but there's one guy that I've fallen for…

And he's already taken.

So I deny my feelings completely, and I've shut my heart away from loving anyone. Because I know I'll get hurt. Kuki can tell I'm hurting inside, but as long as he doesn't find out, it'll be fine.

So, here we were, walking to school on a clear Monday morning. To my left, Fanny and Hoagie are holding hands, and poking each other. I never thought it was possible, but Hoagie could tame the wild tiger in the girl. One my right, was Nigel and Lizzie. Well, Lizzie was hanging off Nigel, and batting her eyelashes. I never really liked the girl to begin with, but I put up with her for the sake of Nigel. Just behind us were Rachel and Patton. And in front, Kuki was yet again teasing Wally, causing him to chase her around like usual. I shove my blue nailed hands in my jeans pockets, and tilted my head downward slightly. I didn't want to show it, but I was a little annoyed that everyone had partners and yet again I was left out. Wally and Kuki aren't together…yet. Not that I minded my loner status; I just sometimes would like that someone sometimes. Especially since the Valentine's dance is coming up.

I shudder at the thought; Valentine's Day isn't exactly my favourite day of the year. I shudder again as we reach the school gates, as it's vandalized with big paper hearts and pinkish streamers.

"Oh my god." Fanny rolled her eyes and did exactly what I was contemplating doing; she ripped them down and chucked them away.

"Hey!" A voice called. I turned to see a random kid on the events board shaking his fist and picking the crud up. "Don't vandalize the decorations Fullbright!"

"Man, that was vandalized the second you put that shit up." I retorted, sending him a grin and walking in with everyone else. I could tell he was angry, and I could here him cussing at me. Not that it mattered, never liked that guy anyway.

As Rachel and Patton decided to start their morning game of tonsil hockey on her locker, we went to our own and did what normal students do; get books out, put stuff in, and check that we're ready for class. I check my timetable, and see I've got English first up. I look up and scout around for Virginia. She's in the same class, so we usually meet up before heading off. Kuki and Wally had already disappeared, and Hoagie was trying to pry Lizzie off his best friend so the two guys could head off to Science.

"Hey Abs, sorry I'm late." I turn to see Virginia standing behind me, puffing slightly.

"That's ok, Abby wasn't waiting long." I might explain before going on, during public events, like school or social outings, we use real names. You never know who could use our Numbuhs against us. Plus, the adults; like my sister Cree, believe we're normal teenagers now, and aren't working undercover. So if they were to find out, there'd be hell to pay. "Let's go then. See ya guys later."

We both headed down a hall to class, and I swear I could feel someone watching me as I walked.