A/N: The school is soo demanding it's getting on my nerves. Sorry it took so long. the fourth chap is on its way.

Disclaimer: The last time i checked Nolan still own everything.

So I told her.

Not every detail but just enough that she got the general picture. The warehouse, the hotel and the icy mountain. I left the part about Mal, Cobb's limbo and the little thing that happened in the hotel couch. That detail is mine.

After the storytelling, Olga's painted mouth became unbelievably huge with awe. Her eyes never left mine.

"Geez girl that's huge!" she hissed. Her eyes are getting wider and wider each second.

"Yeah. I know" I instantly regretted telling her,

"No. I'm serious. That's bigger than you. It's bigger than you and I put together. For you to have gone through all that, that's amazing." she beamed.

"Everything is bigger that me" I snapped but couldn't help but smile. She loved teasing me about my height (or lacked of).

"Yeah. That's true." And both of us laughed until our ribs hurt. I did not notice it at first but a slight weight was lifted off from me.

"Class dismissed" Professor Miles concluded his lesson with a flourish and elegance only to be expected from him. I was merely a foot away from the giant oak door when I heard him call my name "Miss Ariadne, a moment please"

Without a second of hesitation I turned back as he motioned for me to sit in one of the empty desk.

"What is it, sir?" I asked. I was half praying for Cobb's name (or anyone from the job) to come up.

"How is it going?" He sat on his table. His eyes peered to me through his glasses as if trying to read my mind. Look of concern, uncertainty with some unrecognizable thoughts were etched through his face. I hope I looked fine in his eyes.

"I – I'm, I mean, I've been fine." I don't know what to say. Confused, yes. Worried, yes. But I couldn't tell him that. My fingers gripped my lilac scarf.

"Listen Ariadne. I just wanted you to know that if there is anything I could do…" he paused, searching for the right words; I guessed. "What you've been through – and don't bother covering up for Dominic" as I opened my mouth to speak "is enough to shatter your notion of reality. As I am guessing that you're aware of." My thoughts immediately flooded with images of Mal.

"Sir, don't worry. I'm o-"

"I know you're okay, Ariadne. You're a strong lady. A good student. One of the best, I daresay. But this is different. I am terribly sorry that I had to drag you through this. I just wanted the best for my grandchildren and son-in-law." he stopped. I couldn't tell what's going on in his mind. But I could not let him blame a single thing to himself.

After some seconds of uncomfortable silence I spoke up "Professor, I'm glad that you're concern with me. And you're right. What I just did, what I just gotten through is enough to break me. But I just wanted to let you know that most of it is my choice. I insisted in going with them because I'm afraid that I am the only who understand Cobb. I'm not trying to lift up my own bench or anything, but I suppose that I could be of great help with the team. And judging by how everything turned out, I guessed I am right."

When Miles didn't speak but keep on staring at me those fatherly-concern looks, I continued "Professor, other than what I just said, I also want to thank you for allowing me to experience this. The leisure of creation. It was everything."

After awhile Miles finally broke his silence. "You're stronger than I give you credit for," I smiled. "But my offer still stands, if there's anything anyone could do, don't ever hesitate to ask."

"Thank you sir" And I left the old man with his thoughts. I hoped I did a good job in clearing the things that bothered him. Miles was like a father to me.

The long corridor was empty as I passed the line of lockers. Odd, but I did not bother thinking more about it. All I wanted was to go home, rest and draw some more. When I reached my locker I observed that there were things I don't expect to be in it. A single little baby shoe, a necktie and a blue toy car. I held the car for a long time thinking about my parents and brother who died in a similar car years ago. I did not notice a tear escaping from my eyes.

As I wiped my face and slammed the locker shut, I'm not alone in the corridor anymore. Somebody familiar – in a three pieced suit – was standing in an arm's length distance with me.

"Arthur?" I asked bewildered. Has three months passed by? I didn't notice. Maybe I lost count.

"Ariadne. Come back to -"

I cut him short "Of course. I'm only waiting for you." I couldn't help but smile.

"No. Come back to reality." Then I saw him point a gun in my head, a shot and everything went black.

sorry it took a while to upload the third. the fourth is on its way. love love.

review please. :D

-Maud