Here it is! Chapter 2! Ok I know I've only gotten like 2 views so far, so I'm hoping to boost that a little with some Cammy scenes and a little bit of heartbreak caused by yours truly O.O Enjoy!

"Casey! Casey!" I cried, scrambling down from the tree.

It was already past 7, and I had been hoping that Casey would somehow point me in the direction of the school or the Senior Highrise or something familiar. But I couldn't find him anywhere. As a last resort, I pounded on the front door of the Acosta household, and to my horror, Heather answered.

"Who are you?" she asked. "You look like an uglier Sammy."

Offended but not trying to show it, I pushed past Heather and called for Casey. "Where is he?" I muttered. "Casey! Casey! Look, I need some directions here!"

Heather tried to stop me, but I just nudged her away. Finally, she cut me off at the staircase. "Casey left," she said, and I could tell she was speaking truthfully.

"Great," I muttered. "Now what do I do?"

"What are you doing here, anyway?"

I sighed. "Long story. But I need directions to-" suddenly catching myself, I realized I couldn't give up Sammy's secret abode. "-The Heavenly Hotel." I rambled quickly.

"The Heavenly? What the heck are you doing there?"

I bit my lip. "Ah... doing some part time work. I got totally turned around, and Casey let me sleep in the backyard last night since I couldn't find my way home. Now I'm late for work... could you show me where it is?"

I knew Heather could tell I was lying like a rug, but she shrugged and pointed me in the direction of the Heavenly, which was right across the street from the Senior Highrise. It was a heck of a walk, and I was an hour late meeting Sammy, but she didn't even seem to care.

"Hey!" she cried, waving to me.

I laughed. "Hey! Sorry I'm late! I had a hard time getting directions from the Acosta's. Casey left, and I-"

Sammy's smile dimmed. "Casey? You-you slept with him last night?"

I gave her a weird look. "Gosh, you jump to conclusions quickly. No! I stayed in his backyard, in a tree. Very uncomfortable, by the way. He left for school, so I had to ask Heather for directions."

"Heather?" Sammy asked in disbelief, whistling low. "Man, she must have been a real pain about it."

"Yeah... she thought I was an uglier you." I laughed.

Sammy nodded. "Mm-hmm... that's Heather for ya," she muttered. "Come on. Let's head to school."

"Shouldn't we try to figure out how to get me home first?"

"Sure," Sammy said. "But I can't miss school, either."

"Fine. Then can we get me home?"

Sammy smiled. "Right. Now, I can't believe I haven't asked you this, but what's your name?"

"Kate," I said, giving my nickname. "Call me Kate."

"Okay, Kate. Welcome to Santa Martina."

"She's from where now?" Marissa cried when Sammy tried to explain my situation.

Sammy sighed. "Pennsylvania. She's from Pennsylvania. And she's trying to get home."

"Well, how did she get here?!"

"I don't know," I interrupted. "I was sleeping over my best friend's house... and then when I woke up, I was in the middle of the Acosta's street, trying to find shelter.

"Okayyy..." Marissa said. "Weird."

The bell rang, but the two girls stayed put. "We could put you on a plane," Sammy suggested.

I shook my head. "Sammy, even if you put me on a plane, I'm not sure that would work. Technically, Santa Martina is a made-up place."

"Does it look made-up to you?" Marissa asked, tapping her foot.

"I know, I know," I replied. "But something tells me I need to get home the same way I got here."

"And how's that?" Sammy asked.

"By reading a book."

Marissa rolled her eyes, and started to leave. "Look, this is all fascinating, but I've got homeroom, and I'm gonna be in trouble if I miss the announcements."

Sammy sighed. "We'd better go, too. Come on, Kate. You can come with me."

As we walked, Sammy began interrogating me. "So, what do you mean, by reading a book?"

"Well, I found myself here right after reading a book about you guys," I explained. "Maybe if I read a book about me and my friends, I'll be able to-"

Before I could finish, I bumped into a tall pole. But the pole was... fleshy. Actually, it was Casey.

"Woah!" Casey cried. "What the heck?"

I stepped back. "Ohmygosh!" I cried.

"You okay?"

I shook off the shock, and sighed. "I'm fine."

"You sure?"

"Yes!" I cried, exasperated. "It didn't even hurt that much!"

Suddenly, Casey noticed Sammy, who was the third wheel of the situation. "Oh! Hey, Sammy!"

Sammy nodded quickly. "Hey."

"You girls headed for homeroom?"

Sammy nodded again.

"Mind if I join you?"

Sammy and I shrugged simultaneously, and he joined us as we walked down the hall.

"So," Casey started. "I, uh, never caught your name."

"Kate."

Casey tried to crack a smile, but Sammy was shooting dirty and hurting looks at him.

"What were you two talking about? Before you knocked into me, I mean."

I shrugged. "I'm try'na get home. But it's gonna be easier said than done."

"What're your theories?"

This time, Sammy interrupted. "Since she came here right after reading a book about us, she thinks that by reading a book about her people, she'll get back. But I'm not so sure there are any books about her. I'd think after hearing her name I'd at least have an idea of a book I've read."

Casey sighed. "Well, where are you from?"

"Pennsylvania," Sammy answered for me again. "But according to her, Santa Martina is made-up. So then technically we can't just send her on a plane home."

I sighed. "My plan for now is... just get through today. Maybe I'll figure it out tomorrow. But everyone back home'll be worried sick."

"I'm sorry," Casey said suddenly. "For... for last night. I was kind of cranky."

"Lack of sleep does that to you," I replied, chuckling softly.

I looked at Sammy, who had been lingering behind, and felt terrible. What I was unintentionally doing was really awful.

I was stealing Casey.

Which was terrible. Especially considering that to me, Casey was technically not a real guy.

And neither was Sammy.

What the heck had I gotten myself into?

Hope you had fun reading it! Sorry I couldn't do more, it's like 3am where I am. Also, I kind of had to give a nickname... since this is the internet, and I'm really thingie about privacy. But that is my real nickname in real life. ANYWAY, hope you guys have a great New Year!