Chapter Two
"Ah," Artemis said, giving Holly a cheerful smile. "You've awoken."
Holly rubbed her eyes and glared at Artemis. "Artemis?" Suddenly the previous events came back to her. "Oh my god, Artemis, why were you crying? Are you okay?" She sat up. "Um ... I fell asleep?"
Artemis cocked an eyebrow.
Holly glared harder. "You are not telling me it was a dream." Artemis simply looked at her. Holly shook her head. "Artemis, stop lying."
Artemis couldn't play dumb for long. He grinned. "No, it wasn't a dream. Yes, I was crying." He laughed. "The great Artemis Fowl in a moment of weakness."
Holly gave him a quick once-over. His face was relaxed, his body language saying he was an open person. He was cheerful and seemed unhurt.
"So, why were you crying?" she probed.
Artemis's face darkened a little. "I can't tell you."
"Why not?" Holly demanded
Artemis shrugged indifferently. "I just can't." He grinned at her again, apparently determined to change the subject. "Come on, let's go eat something. I'm sure you're hungry."
Holly decided to consider Artemis's feelings and let him change the subject.
But she wouldn't forget.
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The two centaurs snickered.
"He's going to die - he's going to die," the one on the left said.
"The great Artemis Fowl shall pay," vowed the second. "Just wait and see..."
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"I'll be right back," Artemis told Holly, and headed off to the bathroom. He washed his hands, feeling the cold water rush over his hands. Leaning his cheek against the cold marble wall, he sighed. He hated having to lie to Holly.
Something was wrong with him, and he knew it. Artemis Fowl shuddered.
A/N: Sorry I had to make you guys wait so long and it was still so short! Time's limited nowadays and I'm taking a Creative Writing Class. Oh, by the way - the week of August 4th I'm going on vacation for a week, so no updates then either! Really sorry!