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Chapter Seven

More Pressure

"So what are you doing tonight?" Carina asked Wanna as they walked out of the school gates. A gust of wind made her long, blonde hair flew behind her as they walked down the foot path.

"You mean after we go get some coffee from the café?" Wanna asked. Carina nodded.

"Um, I don't really know. I'm torn between do my homework or snoop around the school basement, you?" Wanna said.

"What?" Carina asked. Did she just miss something? Carina felt a large drop of rain fall onto her nose.

"Uh, I forgot my umbrella," Wanna said, grinning.

Carina pulled out hers. "We can share," She laughed.

"Thank you," Wanna said, standing under Carina's lady-bug print umbrella. "Cute pattern," Wanna remarked. "Thanks,"

"So what about that 'homework or basement' debate? Am I not being told something?" Carina asked.

"Nothing gets past you does it?" Wanna asked, Carina beamed.

"Well, I have suspicions that there maybe a portal under the school. Hannah agrees with me. Tai rolled her eyes but I didn't tell Izzy yet- I haven't seen her around…" Wanna dragged on.

"Well, Izzy's been with Philippe a bit so that would be why you haven't seen her," Carina said. "Wait, are you going to tell Ariel?" Carina asked.

"That's where I need your help, see, I'm not sure, if I don't tell her and she finds out- I'm screwed, if I tell her and she wants to get home- I'm screwed," Wanna said.

"Right, well, good luck figuring it out," Carina laughed. "Hey, I expected some help, you know," Wanna said.

"Haha, I know… well, I guess the best thing is to tell her, you can't lie about portals," Carina said, thinking out loud.

"But if she goes home?" Wanna asked.

"That's a problem, but at the end of the day, face it- it's her choice, if she does she does, that's it… sadly. We've done what we can," Carina said. Wanna nodded.

"Also, you tell her, one on one. And explain the pros and cons," Carina explained.

"Alright, okay," Wanna said, as they entered the cute coffee shop.

"Do you know what you want?" Carina asked. Wanna nodded. They walked up to the cashier and smiled. They ordered and sat down at a table near a window.

"I've decided, just then, I'll call everyone and tell them we meet up at the school gates then I'll explain everything to Ariel then we close the portal," Wanna said, after they got comfy.

"Okay, so now that's all clear, let's discuss what's really important," Carina said.

Wanna started at her blankly. "Darien!" Carina grinned. Wanna's cheeks went pink.

"Why?" Wanna whined.

"Because I feel like it, and anyway what else can we talk about?" Carina asked.

"Portals?" Wanna guessed.

"Nonsense, Wanna we only deal with that when necessary," Carina smiled.

"But it's always necessary! Those poor Meridian people!" Wanna said.

"Wanna, I know it's important, but hey, it's there world first," Carina shrugged.

"Carina, it's our duty to save them,"

"No, our duty is to save our world from that Queenie," Carina said.

"I guess, but… they're suffering," Wanna said.

"Okay, okay, I know but I have my own life too, I have to think of me too," Carina said. "Have you spent that whole time thinking about Meridian?"

"And Kandracar," Wanna said. "Have you?" Carina shrugged. They sat in silence for a while. During that time their order came.

"Do you think the others have?" Carina shrugged.

"Tai's not too concerned, Izzy isn't either and Hannah… well, Hannah's a little down lately, maybe you're just thinking about those things because the Heart is in you," Carina thought.

"Yeah, I noticed that too," Wanna asked, "I wonder why…" She asked as she plopped her marshmallow into her hot chocolate.

"Her parents have been pushing her to get her marks higher," Carina said.

"How do you know these things?" Wanna asked. Carina smiled. "You know what? I have no idea, I don't even know I know these things until I open my mouth!" Carina laughed. Wanna laughed. "What else do you know?" Wanna quizzed and they burst into giggles again.

"Oh, Wanna I had to show you this," She looked around her bag until she found a sheet.

"The school newspaper is looking for a new advice columnist, you should apply," Carina showed her the flier. Wanna took it and looked at it. "I don't know…" Wanna said.

"Aw, go on, you might like it," Carina said, encouragingly.

"I'm not a good writer," Wanna said.

"English is your best subject!"

"I still make mistakes,"

"They have an editor,"

"I still don't know…"

"Just try it"

"…"

"What do I have to say to make you agree to go for an interview?"

"Nothing? I don't think I really want too,"

"Well why not?"

"…"

"You should really get involved in the school more, and the newspaper is known through out the city," Carina said. Wanna sighed. "Maybe…"

"At least consider it," Carina said. "Alright," Wanna grinned. "Finally," Carina grinned, taking a sip of her latte.

Wanna pulled out her history notes and started doing her homework.

"Wanna? What are you doing?" Carina asked.

"Homework, when else am I meant to do it?" Wanna asked, sipping her hot chocolate. "Hot," She exclaimed, waving her hand as a fan. Carina chuckled. 'Wanna's such a kid when she looses focus,' Carina thought.

"Wait for it too cool?" Carina offered, smirking.

"I know that!" Wanna said. "Really?" She said rising an eyebrow and smirking.

"Shh… history…" Wanna said, focusing on her homework.

'I'm bored,' Carina thought. She pulled out her phone and wrote; I'm bored. Wanna's doing h/work! HELP! Wat u doing? She sent the message to Izzy.

She sipped on her latte. Her phone vibrated.

W/ Philippe he's awesum! Don't text me again!!! Ur ruining da mood ;p

Carina frowned. She took a bit of her muffin.

"Ah! I give up! It's too hard!" Wanna cried slamming her book shut.

"Atta girl!" Carina smiled.

"You're telling me it's good that I gave up on my homework?" Wanna asked. Carina blushed.

"It's not the time!" Carina said.

"But I never have anytime, between worrying about magic, closing portals, trying to get 8 hours sleep, school, my chores and taking care of my pets I don't have time for homework!" Wanna said.

"That's why it's homework," Carina said.

"Argh! It's not fair!" Wanna moaned. "How come it's not hard for you?" Wanna asked drinking her coffee.

"Who said it wasn't hard for me?" Carina said.

"Well, you never seem to try too hard," Wanna said.

"Are you saying I come off as lazy?" Carina asked. "NO!" Wanna said. "You can balance everything easily how? What's your secret?" Wanna said.

"What secret? That's a good question what do I do?" Carina thought. She shrugged.

"Everything is hard," Wanna said.

"It's called Adolescence," Carina said. Wanna laughed. They finished off their food and left.

"Carina! Play with me! Play with me and my teddies!" Amy said, running to the front door.

"Hehe, Hi Amy," Carina smiled.

"She's be waiting for you to come home," Her mother said, smiling. She picked up the phone and left for another room.

Carina walked into the living room. On the coffee was tea cups and a kettle and yummy cupcakes. Their were Amy's small chairs and stools and there was teddies on the chairs.

"Mummy and I made cupcakes!" Amy smiled, holding Carina's hand and her to the table.

"I made this one especially for you," Amy said, holding a pink cupcake with a marshmallow flower on it.

"Aw, thank you sweetie!" Carina gave her little 6 year old sister a kiss on her forehead.

"Let's play," Amy said. "Wait a minute, I have to put on my tea dress," Carina laughed running upstairs.

"YAY!" Amy cheered.

Carina ran downstairs wearing a pale pink dress and matching cardigan.

"YAY! Hehe! We're going to play tea party!" Amy squealed.

"Yep! Would you pass the tea please?" Carina asked, sitting on a stool.

"Here you are big sister!" Amy laughed, passing the flowered kettle.

"Thank you!" Carina said pouring herself some tea. "Would you like some tea, Amy?" She asked.

"Yes ple-aseee!" Amy smiled. "Rose-bunny would like some too," Amy said, pointing to a pink fluffy bear.

"Oh, okay," Carina poured some for the bear.

"When I get older, I'll be able to pour the tea kettle by myself without spilling it!" Amy grinned. "Of course you will!" Carina said, supporting her sister.

I just wanted to inclued Amy, Carina's little sis someway cause she's not actually in any part. only mentioned. I tried to make it as cute as possible.