Chapter 2- This is a BATTLE.
Ashlene sighed as she couldn't get the perfect picture of the dead body that was placed at the center. She subtly tried making her way deeper into the crowd but no avail. The dissection hall was already cramped.
"Can anyone let me go a little close to it! I'm seriously not seeing anything!" She screamed.
The lecture stopped and everyone looked at her, "Miss Ashlene, please be polite. Evan, you move back, you are way too taller. Please give her the way."
The tall guy obeyed meekly and Ashlene brashly made her way inside, her attitude making others to move aside as the girl was flaming right now.
"Thanks!" she said sarcastically. The Professor sighed but continued, "The middle colon is basically made of smooth longitudinal muscles…"
Ashlene was satisfied with her need. She was now carefully hearing and nodding every minute as the info sunk in her head perfectly. This girl was calm but her calm attitude was limited by patience to some limits, bordered with harsh eruptions at time.
After an hour, her classes ended and she took her bag to go to her house. The thought of her daughter smiling and moaning seeing her made her joyful.
"Hey Ash!"
"Hmm?" she turned to see the caller,
"Hey!" Ash greeted, "How are you Fred?"
"How am I?" the guy raised an eye-brow.
"Hahaha,"
"Well, greetings to Ellie from me! I love her so much!" the guy's cheeks puffed up in happiness.
"Sure," Ashlene smiled before trotting out.
She wore her helmet, started her bike and sped to her house, her brown hair in all its glory. She was wearing loose dark blue pants and long knee lengthed grey collared top open at sides. She reached the silent lanes within few minutes and she parked it carefully. The clouds were occupying and it was blue-grey. She headed to the apartment on first floor and unlocked the door. Raul and Ellie were sleeping peacefully beside each other. She loved how easily Raul would make Ellie smile and laugh. Her daughter was wonderful and she loved her. She slowly traipsed towards the duo and leaned towards Raul,
"Raul!" she whispered in his ears. "Wake up!"
The dual haired male stirred up a little but kept an arm on eyes.
"Raul, wake up dude!" she whispered again, careful so as not to wake Ellie yet.
"Ash, let me sleep some more. Ellie has been awake since you left!" he mumbled in sleep.
Ashlene sighed softly but sunk her head down, her body in a position as she rested her palms beside Raul.
"Sleep, Raul." She mumbled sweetly before moving away.
"Ash, take some rest. Julia won't come soon. There's still an hour." Raul said in half-sleepy state.
"Uh yeah, I'm early today. Didn't notice-" Ashlene smiled and was about to consider Raul's idea, her palms slipped and she landed on Raul. Raul shook but caught her arms by his hands as he was lying at the mere edge of the couch. Ashlene shuddered at his touch and her body quickly heated. Raul slowly got up making sure he wrapped her tighter till she sat, so that she doesn't fall in the process.
"Thanks," Ashlene smiled looking at Ellie, rubbing her head.
"You are too tired, Ash. Go, take some rest. I will make the lunch." Raul suggested looking away. He was still not able to see in her eyes.
"It's okay Raul. You sleep, Ellie troubled you a lot today; it looks. I will make the lunch," Ashlene answered looking straight in his eyes.
"Um okay," Raul smiled weakly. He closed his eyes as he was launching his back to the couch gaining subconscious-ness when Ashlene caught him by his shoulders from front,
"Raul, are you okay? You were gonna fall down!" Ashlene scolded, "Please go to your room; don't sleep over the edges."
Raul nodded, his pale cheeks flustered one second, "Yeah, you are right. Sorry for troubling you, Ash." He said politely as he was getting up. Ashlene didn't move her hands even a bit from him as she was listening him. Raul knew it and he was waiting for her to get it. She slowly removed her hands. Raul headed to his room. He was still in his night wear.
Ashlene looked at him and blinked to herself. She shook her head and prepared the light meals separately for Ellie before preparing the lunch for them.
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Her head spun of what happened with her an hour back. Raul was like a brother to her, nothing more. Why were they feeling so uneasy at that mere physical interaction? She must be imagining things out of tiredness. She was feeling tired as she stood for an hour preparing their lunch. She didn't want Julia to eat something simple after all the hard-working day she have been. Ash laid beside her daughter in the hall after she was done with cooking. Julia would be home anytime. There was an attachment between her and Julia. No matter how teensy bit worried and uncomfortable she would be and not able to express it even after being a mom, Julia would understand it and console her perfectly.
"Ellie, mom's home, sweetie," She smiled. The blue headed girl didn't stir and was sleeping undisturbed. Ashlene kissed her head and caressed her face with her fingers.
Ashlene was feeling drowsy and she was about to sleep when the door unlocked revealing Julia.
Ashlene smiled before getting up and greeting her, "Hey, you look tired," Julia marked with a simpering smile.
"Yah, somewhat, I'm okay."
Lunch's ready, Julia. Get fresh ASAP!" Ashlene said. Julia gave a quick sisterly kiss to Ashlene before getting to change, "Ash, I've said to hundred times not to wait for me! These kids will drive me crazy at circus! Eat something after you cook!" Julia shouted half of her words after going to Raul's room.
Ashlene sighed but smiled.
"Get up you lazy ass!" Julia bet her brother on his head,
"Julia, leave me!" Raul groaned,
"Why are you sleeping till now! What's the big deal! Aren't you gonna join us at lunch!" Julia asked as she removed her circus suit and got change to normal attire,
"Ash! Please take this witch away!" Raul hissed.
Ashlene sniggered softly but complied, "Julia, he will come soon, leave him. By the way, there's cheese curry in lunch!" she said he last part a little loudly. Raul blinked but pretended to be impervious before his curiosity would be noticed. Julia sighed but left her room and joined Ashlene at the lunch,
"How was your day, Ash?" Julia asked.
"Cool! It was a little boring in a class but I managed with others. The exams are coming after three months, so I guess I will plan about the schedule in a week how to study." Ashlene said quickly in between bites. She seemed very hungry.
"Yeah, you will be needing coffee these nights." Julia laughed.
"Yeah, make sure you bring coffee packs tomorrow!"
"Raul! C'mon, don't skip lunch!" Julia shouted.
"Coming Jules!"
Raul quickly joined. Ashlene gave him a quick glance but gorged on food suddenly.
"Thanks, Ash!" Raul said; his mind more on the food that was right in front of.
"You two are going for a walk?" Julia asked.
Ashlene looked at Raul, her eyes motioning for an answer.
"Only if Ashlene is not tired" Raul shrugged.
Ashlene noticed how he called her name instead of 'Ash'. Ashlene quickly finished her food, gave a quick kiss to Julia before strolling in her room, bringing a chocolate bar from her bag back and handing to Julia quickly and secretly. Raul noticed and pulled a playful smirk.
"Ellie is sleeping; we will take a quick walk, Raul." Ashlene suggested quickly.
Raul smiled and completed his food quicker while Ashlene changed into a pair of rough ripped jeans and a comfortable spring green tank top. She grabbed a green sling bag, hung around her shoulder and stood leaning against the wall, picking her phone and checking her snap-chat updates. Raul looked at her but quickly concentrated on finishing on his food,
"I will be taking a nap. Don't wake me, Raul." Julia informed as she picked the dishes placing them back in the kitchen.
"I will do," Ashlene suggested quickly.
"Hey, no need. Continue," Julia gave a genuine sisterly smile,
Raul finished, changed his night wear, wearing casual jeans with loose white shirt.
"Done, let's go," Raul plugged his phone in his deep pockets as he said and Ashlene strode out.
A fresh blow of breeze greeted them as the door opened and they climbed downstairs. The staircase wasn't well—it was all dark and often slippery stairs were lingered with rotten aura.
Keeping a balance with her hands in air, Ashlene climbed down. Raul bent as he stepped out of the building's net-gate. He was taller. Ashlene did it easily.
"Since Ellie is not with us, why don't we go to the Hensens Park? I like to go there on Wednesdays. "Raul said cheerily.
"Sure!" Ashlene shrugged.
The air was cool and the weather was perfect. Ashlene looked at the people around. A few of the couples were riding on small bikes, others draped arms around each other. Her mood was highly elated. She was driven in past- remembering him.
"What do you love?" Ashlene asked him as they walked in the mall.
"Of course, you know them. Do I need to repeat them, Ash?"
"Sweetheart, can't you just tell me that 'Ash, I am not in love with anything as long as you are by my side?' " Ashlene asked smiling angelically.
"You-" he chuckled, "You are always the one, sweetheart" he grinned with cheeks fluttered with beautiful blush. "If I were in a little in private, I would have said the same thing again and again." He softly cupped her cheeks smiling mirthfully.
She smiled back, "C'mon, let get some shirts for you." She breathed.
"Shirts? Why not T-shirts, Ash?" he said cautiously.
"You will know it tonight," Ashlene grinned boisterously and lucidly.
"Does that mean that you are attracted to me?" he asked with dare and playfulness in his eyes.
"Guess so, "she laughed and they raced to the nearest store.
The sudden memories made her mood gleeful and she was smiling. Raul noticed and he simpered.
"Girls like you are so sweet ya know," Raul tittered
Ashlene snapped out from her trance and looked sideways to him, "What?"
"Yeah, look Julia. She's angry most of the times. She doesn't enjoy the little moments." Raul expressed still holding the lively expressions, "She must learn to get a life."
"Yeah," Ashlene breathed softly, "She must get a break from her work. Why don't you replace her at circus with you for few days?" Ashlene smirked.
"W-What?" Raul dead-panned, He shook his head abruptly,
Ashlene laughed, "Raul, Julia works for us. She gets tired. She cares for us and thus, she works so hard. She likes to go out, she loves to breathe in the fresh air without being tired, she too desires like a girl to hang out, but her duties come in first preference in her list." Ashlene explained softly.
"Yeah, I should start to search for work I guess. Ash," The dual haired teen stared her in determination; "I will go at circus in evening."
"Yeah, that makes you a good brother" Ashlene smiled,
Raul was contended. He was feeling peaceful from inside, He ruffled his hair aside as they almost got blown away with a sudden breeze, "You know Raul, you are a wonderful person." Ashlene said dreamily.
"Unlike many others, you realize things faster and responsibilities are important to you than our personal ego that makes you a lot better than other egoistical maniacs. I don't understand them." Ashlene sighed at the last part.
"Was that bastard like that, an ego manic?" Raul asked suddenly.
Ashlene was a little hurt but she responded at the quick pace," No Raul, he wasn't. He was… a lot caring and sweet person. He always tried to lit up people no matter how down they were." She answered in a low slow tone.
"Uh, sorry, Ash. The thought of him leaving you at your worst condition drive me nuts sometimes. It's unbearable for me to hear that he really was good, don't worry, I agree with you."
"Hmm," Ashlene nodded.
"Hey, cheer up. Life's vaster than we think, Ash. I promise." Raul smiled naturally.
"Really?" Ashlene asked in a sad voice. Raul suddenly regretted for bringing this conversation to this point. She was so happy moments ago and it's all his fault she's not now, "Have you ever… loved someone?" she asked lowering her gaze.
"C'mon, she will be alright, Ash. I didn't mean to insult him. I was just teasing her!"
"Really! Look at me!" Ashlene ordered, "You CAN'T just say her like that! She bloody loved him okay!" Ashlene yelled.
"Huh? Hey, calm down. Will you? I didn't mean it and I'm sure she will understand it!"
She slowly whispered his name before continuing, "Did you ever…loved someone?" she asked. Her gaze was lowered.
"Ash!" Raul uttered. Ashlene blinked as the reality crept into her, "What did you say?"
"I said no. No, I haven't been in such an experience and I wish never to be in because I'm hell as scared as him. I just can't forgive him for what he did to you Ash and I don't want you or Julia to see me as an another him." Raul explained lucidly.
Ashlene stopped and looked at him. Her eyes were shining in tears and she was looking through his true demeanor. She almost was feeling proud for him, but she doesn't want him to lose this beautiful sensation namely, 'love', just because he fears himself becoming like that. Ashlene smiled after breathing out, her eyelids bordered with watery works, "You are not a cheater, Raul. You are loyal and no loyal person would do that what's done to me. You are not deserving from being bereaved from this relation. It's beautiful… and a beautiful, kind soul like you deserves it!" Ashlene wiped an oncoming tear and smiled fully, "Don't you ever think about this again. I'm just an unlucky girl not to live with it for my whole life. Still, I'm lucky to have Ellie, you and Julia."
Raul shuddered at the rush of her emotions. They were standing in the midst of their path, the time seeming to halt, "I don't know how would I be alive if I were all alone," she sniffed holding herself from shaking.
"Ash! Please don't cry. We are still there for you." Raul held her hands comforting them by giving soft squeezes.
"No Raul! It's his entire fault. My life has been complete after everything I'd lost. What not! My parents, my Fulva! My home, my friends and then, he came to my life completing all those empty painful pits tenderly…T-Then, t-then he leaves me just like that!" She sobbed, "How could he just do that! How could he just do that Raul!" she shook in painfully and fell in his arms. Raul rubbed her back trying to stop her from breaking.
"Ash, why not can anyone else fill those pits again?" Raul mumbled softly with a smile,
Ashlene blinked and backed from being in his arms looking him in his eyes with confusion, "W-What? W-Who?"
"How am I supposed to know? You are a beautiful soul yourself, Ash. There must be someone better for you. Your wounds will be healed, and trust me, you will love each moment of it. It will never be painful. He will quench all your needs like no other. You deserve someone better, Ash" Raul said strongly.
Ashlene stared at him like she was trying to sink the words he said. Raul held the stare, waiting for an answer, "Thanks, Raul. I've never felt this way." Ashlene smiled genuinely.
"Yeah, that's the spirit." Raul encouraged.
"I will carry our best memories, leaving the worst. I've always treasured all the good parts. There is, I guess, better to come."
"Well, that's okay as long as you are not hurt for happened with you at last." Raul warned candidly.
Ashlene nodded before they walked silently to the park.
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An hour later, they were back to home. Raul gasped as he saw the little girl had pulled all the covers of the bed and was giggling and laughing chirpily and messed the hall. Ashlene growled and prevented her daughter from spoiling anything further, "Naughty girl, you hid my towel in the morning and now, you won't stop huh!" Ashlene scolded and lifted Ellie in her arms, "Let's firs eat, okay?" Ashlene smiled and attempted to feed her daughter.
"Ma'mma!" the girl squealed. Ashlene looked at her and smiled. Ellie has learnt that word a few months back and she loved it, "Mamma is back. Let's eat something. Okay sweetie?" Ashlene kissed her softly and cuddled into her arms. Raul smiled sadly. He was wishing if this moment wasn't deprived of Ellie's dad.
"Ash, I will the clean kitchen, okay?"
Ashlene deadpanned. "Raul? You definitely don't need to do that!"
"Hey trust me... You will be free a lil okay?"
"Uh-"
"I take that as yes," Raul raised his hand in air as he walked towards the kitchen. Ashlene sighed but smiled at Ellie. She still couldn't forget him. Ellie was more vibrant than usual. Her smiles and cheerfulness reminded her of him.
"Dad left us, ya know…" she sighed.
"Da'ddaa,"
Ashlene's eyes widened and she stared at her daughter, "Did I hear right? Can you repeat what you said, sweetie?"
"Da'daaa!" Ellie chuckled. She yelled cutely again and again.
Ashlene gulped but tried to ignore. She was thinking of Ellie- worried. Ellie is deprived of her father and she will face it more in the upcoming days. She was determined never to let her feel that she's deprived. Never
She finished feeding her and took her to the couch opening her favorite cartoon show. The mother and daughter usually watched it together. Ashlene absolutely found the cartoon boring but she wouldn't miss her daughter's joyous squealing at any cost. She enjoyed her. Julia walked in after her snap and smiled at them. She went to go fresh while Raul walked out with a full grin.
"Seriously?" Ashlene asked incredulously.
Raul motioned her eyes with his to walk her inside. Ashlene nodded and did as she was told after keeping Ellie beside her. Ashlene got up and walked towards the kitchen at whose entrance Raul was standing triumphantly. Ellie saw her mother walking away. The little girl walked quickly with unsteady steps towards Raul. Raul smiled and picked her. Ashlene jittered.
"Ma'mma!" Ellie looked at Ashlene. Ashlene stared at her with amusement. Ellie looked at Raul,
"Da'dda!" Ellie squealed vibrantly- leaving the two elders shocked.
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Tyson was up early the next morning. He began his rigorous training seriously. He saw Kai was already up before him. He ignored him and started jogging. Continuing with some push-ups and loosening of muscles he swam across the river for half an hour. Before he could start blading, he was extremely hungry. He sighed and decided to drink some light juice. He knew that he was noticed alongside by Kai but he didn't cared. He worked on perfecting his launching based on the new editions done on his blade by Kenny. By this time, Kenny and Max were up. It was eight and the team started working up.
"So Tyson is too much lively today?" Max commented.
"Yeah, the world champ seems too much motivated I guess." Daichi rolled his eyes.
Daichi did some serious jogging for an hour or more and then started balding. His starting matches with Max at least had the mention of mustard for once and that would spice up the battles.
Thought you picked up my name but you forgot about my home game,
Thought your could take me down, sucka take me down now here we go
Thought you could take me down, whats up you forgot about my old school,
If you wanna teach me something new you better teach yourself
Thought you picked up my name but you forgot about my home game,
Thought your could take me down, sucka take me down now here we go
"Hey, there's a text from Hils!" Kenny smiled.
"Oh yeah, what's she saying?" Max asked still his mind trying to knock down Daichi's blade. Tyson looked at Kenny and he started speaking, "She's wishing luck to you, Tyson. She was sick it seems from some cold for the past week."
Tyson smirked at the mention of cold, "Tell her thanks from my side," Tyson said sternly as he looked at launcher with sharp eyes and his glorious launching was on its way.
He gave a roar as it launched and Dragoon was spinning with extra thrust on the ground. It seemed to be digging with each moment a centimeter with second. Max's attention along with Daichi's diverted to Tyson's blade that seemed lucidly strengthened and empowered. Kai noticed it too but he launched his shortly.
Kai's blade was bordered with hotness and redness and it spun very quickly in a zig –zag fashion hitting all the bottles he'd arranged. Tyson was subconsciously noticing it but he was too much focused on his own blade.
"Tyson! Be careful!" Ray exclaimed.
Tyson saw Kai's blading trotting towards his and in no seconds it had hit his. Tyson flinched back and the rise of dust made him place his arm on his eyes. Within this beautiful scenario, a small smirked escaped his lips after which he steadily removed his arms, his eyes shining playfully.
Dranzer spun heavily in its place while Dragoon was in a small built pit through the impact of recent collision. Dragoon was still spinning. Something wasn't right. Everyone got suddenly this sensation and looked at Dragoon. Dragoon was digging in rapidly. It was a perplexing move.
Tyson prevented himself from smirking anymore.
Kai stared in little confusion at the pit that was going deeper more and more. His eyes widened as he understood,
"Dranzer, move away!" Kai ordered.
"Turbo Twister!" Tyson roared.
Both the blades were covered in the wind of dust, "Go Dragoon!" Tyson closed his eyes. Darkness crept under his eyes as he closed them. He could imagine himself riding on dragoon. He didn't make any move to open his eyes any soon. Dranzer fell into the pit immediately after the dust paved and Dragoon trotted itself on the top of it forcing Dranzer to dig deeper. Dranzer had no choice but to continue the digging or else it had to stop spinning since the pit was conical to worst bits. If it wants to keep spinning, it had to dig. Kai groaned in defeat but tried on thinking.
Tyson softly opened his eyes to look at Kai. The dust was clearing and he was somewhat seeing him. Tyson seemed utterly calm and serene.
"Dranzer! Push him up!" Kai ordered. The bit-beats obeyed and it immediately flew taking the advantage of the wind.
"Dragoon, stop the Turbo Twister." Tyson instructed.
However Dranzer flew up pushing Dragoon to trot up faster. Dragoon made no effort in flying, purposely putting its weight on the fire-beast.
"Oh, is that so?" Kai smirked snakingly, "Fire arrows Dranzer!"
The beast shot the arrows and Tyson narrowed his eyes. "Dragoon…"
"Continue the attack, Dranzer!"
"This is a BATTLE!" Max dead-panned.
"What did you think then?" Daichi asked jaded.
"It was supposed to be a practice match, Daichi!"
Dragoon was pushed up and they immediately came out of the pit. There was only one thing.
Fight.
The easiest way to defeat each other was to push the others' blade in the pit; chances are that it will hardly spin. The two bladers stared at each other. Kai's eyes were shooting daggers, filled with anger and nefarious malevolence. Tyson's eyes were half blood-shot. He smiled before which he broke into a wicked chuckle.
The sight was dangerous.
Both the blades clashed and each clash was growing fiercer than before. Both of them were reluctant to give up.
"Tyson! Stop it! You're blade is gonna be damaged heavily! Stop it Kai!" Kenny shouted.
Both the bladers didn't respond and kept on attacking each other. The pit was just behind Dragoon and he was almost on the verge of falling but kept its best to push Dranzer. Kai grinned evilly while Tyson frowned nefariously.
"..Fuck your title! You really perhaps don't deserve to be a champion!"
"Bloody dog-loving bastard!"
Tyson looked blown up and stupefied suddenly. His eyes widened and looked horrified. He was watching dragoon being on the edge and if he falls, then there's no way he is standing a chance. His jaw lowered slightly and he was dazzled suddenly as his mind was suddenly drawn somewhere else.
"Tyson! What are you thinking!" Daichi shouted.
Tyson snapped back but couldn't stop from preventing Dragoon pushed back.
"Dragoon…" Tyson mumbled. His eyes were teary.
"Stop…" he said softly. Dragoon stopped fighting on the edge and attempted on relaxing. The move was followed by Dragoon plummeting in the pit…followed by Dranzer…
"Oh no…" Kai gasped.
Tyson smiled softly before he fell on the ground on his knees. Both the blades stopped spinning as soon as they fell and stuck in the width that fitted both of them.
Kai pouted angrily but called back his blade. He frowned when it didn't comply. The dust cleared and all the bladers rushed to the pit minus Tyson. He sat there on his last spot with one of his leg raised and breathing heavily. His gaze was still towards the pit.
"This is impossible!" Ray blinked, "How are we supposed to get their blades," Max said worriedly,
"Shit!" Kai saw their blades loosing rigor.
"They are trying to get out but are struct!" Kenny grieved in panic.
Both the blades spun one moment- sometimes together or sometimes after one another but immediately got drained of their power to spin again. One moment they spun in vigor and the next moment seemed lifeless.
Dragoon, don't leave me too…
The team thought of various ideas to get back the blades but it seemed not to work up,
"Shall we launch the blades, Kenny?" Ray asked.
"No Ray, we are likely to get too stuck!" Daichi exclaimed.
"Besides it will not help!" Max said.
"What do we do, guys?" Kenny panicked.
Suddenly Dragoon spun for larger seconds. It got their attention. But it stopped again. However after such few more attempts in which Dragoon spun in breaks for increasing second, Dragoon pushed Dranzer upwards and the blade regained its vigor immediately in air. Dragoon speeded and kept on pushing Dranzer upwards. Dragoon spun without stopping now and flew up, pushing Dranzer up. Dranzer spun on and off but within half a minute, both the blades were out and Dranzer stopped spinning.
Dragoon was still spinning. Tyson gave a sigh before smiling brightly, his face full of sadness and proudness. Dragoon loyally rushed towards Tyson and the blader caught him effectively.
"Thanks, pal! You are the best!" Tyson smiled nostalgically.
Others smiled at him while Kai walked towards his blade to pick him.
"That's what I call loyalty!" Daichi snickered.
Tyson gave a nostalgic smile. He laid down after clutching Dragoon to his chest.
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Hilary sighed as she breathed softly and headed towards the cadaver. She still felt a little scared of when it came to blood and dead bodies. She was sometimes worried why she even chose this field. But then everything happened, without much of a reason and she wouldn't question this too. Sometimes, the fate is very cruel and disgusting. She shook her head from the thought and concentered on the lecture that was going on.
Delia and Margot were beside her. She couldn't even manage to stand with some relaxation if these two were not around. She gave them the responsibility of carrying her in case she gets unconscious. The two girls were loyal to her and she loved that they still were her best friends. The trio decided together for a foreign trip last year and they made their minds to pursue their studies here.
Luckily all of their parents agreed and it wasn't much a problem since they were more than the mediocre students. They stayed in a well operated and facilities hostels in three joined rooms that made like a little house. Delia didn't know to cook; she helped them with other chores.
Coming to now, Hilary was nervous looking at her watch and trying to count down the minutes before they could get rid of this formalin odor quickly. She was also trying her best to register the Max information that was being said. She seriously didn't want to pester other about aftermath doubts on this corpse and its parts!
Noticing Ryan, he looked calm and collected and at times gave her assuring glance that it would be okay. She would sigh and look helplessly at the non-alive corpse.
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"Are you okay?" Ryan asked her as they walked to the class back through the large expanse,
"I'm fine," she sighed, her words coming up terse,
"Hilary, we have records to be submitted next month. Are you done with them?" Ryan asked worriedly, his expressions showing he hasn't completed it yet,
"Yeah! I've done it!" Hilary chirped suddenly, her face being lighted up at this point,
"Seriously?" he asked slowly, being a little jealous through his words," I've lot to do yet,"
"Want any help?" she smirked little playfully,
"Y-Yeah, if that's okay with you." He hesitated,
"Bring 'em tomorrow!" she cheered, happy that he could be of any help to this guy who stayed perfectly conscious in front of the living corpse.
He sighed relaxingly. I'm sure she will have some conditions put in front of me!
"What are you doing there? The class is about to being, Mr. Jade," Margot teased him before she and Delia raced to the class. He blinked and walked a little quickly to the class.
A/N: Thank you so much for all the review, guys. Especially, the new guest reviewers, thank you so much. :D I've added Hilary's part here. The italics were flashbacks (or thoughts). I hope there are clear boundaries of what italics are Flashbacks and thoughts. There isn't any confusion, right? The title of the chapter was based on Tyson's part. The chapter titles will vary from next times. It could be depending on Ashlene's or Hilary's part. I will extend Hilary's part more in next chapter. By the way, how did you felt about the chapter? REVIEW!