Hiya I hope you are all ready for another GREAT chapter. I started this as fast as possible, because I love it.
Holly was running down the hallway with her gun in her hand. She turned the corner to breathe with her gun up by her head. She took a deep breath and looked around the corner, with no one in sight. She checked the gun to make sure that there was still bullets left.
She ran out into the hall again moving forward. She heard something click behing her and ducked right when a gun went off. It just missed her and she got up running as fast as she could to get out of there.
In the carpet, there was a snagand she tripped over it. She toppled over onto the carpet and heard the gun click again. She looked up to see Kyle over her, looking down.
She woke up breathing hard with sweat dripping down her face. She threw off her blankets and sat up in her bed. She was trying to stop shaking and kept taking deep breathes, but it wasnt helping at all.
She got off the bed and went down the hall to Artemis's room. She tried the handle but it was locked, she knocked lightly on the door hoping to wake him up. It worked he opened the door in his pajama's looking fairly tired.
"Holly, whats the matter," Artemis asked in concern, noticing her breathing and shaking.
"I had another nightmare," Holly said trying to stop shaking.
He noticed and took her arm bringing her into his room. They sat on the bed next to eachother and he wrapped an arm around her.
"Do you want to talk about it," He asked concern still in his voice.
"Did Juliet talk to you about Kyle?" Holly asked and went on when he nodded, "I hada dream about him. The one I had before was of him to. It always happens in the same spot, but I've never been there before."
"It could actually be somewhere you've been before," Artemis said in his know-it-all way just not as snobby, "Our minds remember things even if we dont. Like Foaly's devices show, about fairy memories I stored away."
"It could be some place you visited a long time ago," Artemis went on, "Its just been so long you dont recognise it. But your mind knows the place like the back of your hand. Its quite simple really."
She sighed and said, "But what if its some place I havent been before? What if its like one of those... how do you put it...phycic things and it happens?"
He raised an eyebrow and thought for a momemt. When he was ready he said, "Well what exactly happens in the dream."
"I would be running or walking or sneaking down this hallway," Holly said trying to think, "In all of them its different, but one thing is the same. Kyle is always there. Sometimes trying to kill me or frighten me."
"Well than it cant be a vision of some sort," Artemis replied turning her head to face his, "If it was it would do the same thing in every dream. It wouldnt have you do anything differently."
"Do you really think so?" Holly asked hopefully.
"I know so," Artemis replied resting his forehead against hers. She smiled and sighed.
"Thank you so much," Holly whispered laying her head on his shoulder as he wrapped both arms tighter around her waist. There was a knock at the door and it opened. It was Artemis's MOM! Holly eyes widened a little and started to stand up.
"I hope I'm not interupting anything," Angeline said taking a step in, "I was just checking to see what the commotion was. It looks like you to are a little busy right now so I can talk to Artemis in the morning."
Artemis hit his forehead as his mother stepped out of the room. He turned on the light and laid down on his bed. He groaned and kicked the bed as hard as he could. Holly started to giggle, it was so cute when he got frustrated.
He raised an eyebrow and asked, "May I ask what makes you want to laugh at a time like this?"
She tried to suppress the giggles but they came anyway, "Well, its not everdaya boy genuis is terrified of his mother just because sheis gonna lecture him about not having girls in his room past bed time."
"Oh you wont think its funny when she talk to you," Artemis said glaring at her, "Plus you should just wait Ill get back at you for that comment."
"Oh really," Holly said getting on the bed and leaning over him. He flipped her over and was now leaning over her. She was surprised but a smile crept on to her face no matter how hard she tried to get it off.
"Now, you are getting to comfortable to just be joking," Artemis said sitting up staight.
Holly rolled over and off the bed. Then she stood up and replied, "I think that would be you. I thought you were Mr. Never show emotion cause one day I'll die from it."
He laughed and said, "That was before you changed me."
She smiled awkwardlyand hugged him, "I'll talk to you in the morning more okay?"
"Alright," Artemis replied, "But dont expect me topretend all gross as a boyfriend."
"I never said you had to pretend," Holly stated as she walked out of the room.
'Oh she got me on that one,' He thought to himself shutting off the light and getting back into his bed, 'Good though she didnt even remember her nightmare.'
"So, how was your night last night," Juliet asked as Holly walked into the kitchen.
"Great," Holly replied, streaching and sitting next to Juliet, there was already a cup there for her, "How was yours."
"Good," Juliet said eyeing her, "But you are scaring me a little. I mean yesterday you were all distressed and now your all. Oh I am wonderful!" She said in a valley-girl voice.
Holly almost spit her juice across the table as Artemis walked in, "You might want to try keeping that in you mouth," He said handing her a napkin.
She hit him in the chest hard enough to get his attention, "I figured that out in preschool."
"Took you that long," Artemis replied, making Juliet spit hers out.
Holly got up to hit him harder this time but never got the chance.
"Good morning, Arty, Holly, Juliet," Angeline said in a cheery voice making Holly stop and cringe. Artemis kept laughing harder noticing Holly cringing.
"Good morning, Mrs. Fowl," Juliet said between giggles and wiping up her mess.
"What is so funny," She asked noticing Artemis and Juliet laughing, plus Holly with her arms crossed walking back to her seat.
"Its nothing," Artemis answered his mother giving her a kiss, "Just one of those jokes we have you know."
"Aww.. yes," Angeline said, "I remember being your age. Having those inside jokes that you tell you parents repeatedly and they still dont get it."
When Angeline wasnt looking Holly made a ditzy sign to Artemis and he crossed his arms at her. She suppressed the urge to giggle and tryed to listen to his mother.
"I quess I thought it was weird you were all laughing cause your all so grown up," She continued without knowing of Holly's gesture, "I mean your all adults now. It just seems weird to tell childish jokes."
"Your never to old to act like a child," Holly said smiling, "I know someone that is a 42 year old child."
They laughed and Angeline said, "That would be Artemis's father right."
Artemis laid his head on the table and tryed to stop laughing but couldnt. When Artemis's father came in the room and asked what was going on they all tryed even harder to stop laughing.
"Nothing Timmy," Angeline crooned getting up from the table and taking his arm, "Me and your father are going shopping for the party this afternoon. I expect you all to be on your best behavior."
Saying that she gave a look to Artemis and Holly. Holly and Artemis nodded, waiting for them to leave. When they left the room the two of them burst out laughing, leaving Juliet in wonder.
"I for one am gonna go get ready for the day," Holly said getting up and putting her glass in the sink, "I'll be back down in a couple of minutes and then Artemis can take me to the mall."
She left the room with Artemis staring at her and asking Juliet, "What makes her think I'm taking her to the mall?"
"Well she does need to pick up her dress, doesnt she?" Juliet replied rolling her eyes at him, "Also, since when to you act like a regular person?"
"Is it not aloud," Artemis asked putting his own cup in the sink and leaving the room.
Holly was running down the hall to the door as fast as she could. Artemis was behind her and was pretty close, but she beat him. She touched the door and said, "I told you I wasnt slow like Juliet."
"You were so close to being slower than me," Artemis replied scowling.
"Oh dont be such a baby," She said sticking out her tongue, "Just because you got beat by a girl doesnt mean anything. I've beat a whole lot of LEP officers and you dont see them complaining. Come on."
She grabbed his wrist and opened the door. Standing in front of her was Chris and his band with a truck behind them in the driveway, loaded with their equipment.
"Are we interupting," Chris asked sliding a smile at Artemis who'shand was still possesed with Holly's. Artemis just raised an eyebrow at him, trying to act like he didnt care.
"Chris,"Holly almost screamed letting go of Artemis to hug Chris, "I missed you so much. How are you? What's up guys, how are you, too?"
She went around and hugged the remaining guys,"This is the rest of the band Artemis. Joey, Jesse, Max, Alex, and Chris."
"Don't forget yourself," Chris said wrapping an arm around her shoulder. She didnt make a move to get it off and only replied, "Oh shut up, you know better than everyone I cant sing."
Artemis started to get angry at Chris as he replied to Holly, "Oh yeah like singing at Trouble's birthday was horrible. Girl, you have the voice of an angle."
She rolled her eyes and ran into the house. When she came back Juliet was at her side and said, "Hi, I'm Juliet. You guys should know about me. Artemis and Holly have to pick something up so I'm gonna help you with your stuff."
"Alright, Show us were the stuff goes," Alex said.
Everyone but Holly and Artemis walked inside. Holly shut the door and walked towards the car. She jumped in the drivers side but climbed to the passengers side. Artemis followed suit and got in using the door.
"Oh your no fun," Holly said sarcastically and pretended to pout.
Artemis pulled out of the driveway and asked, "So is Chris your boyfriend?"
Holly looked at him in shock but he didnt notice. Then she thought about it and said, "He's my ex-boyfriend. We went out a year ago but he kinda got into Alex and we broke up. Plus, didnt Juliet tell you about him getting shot?"
"Three things. One, You two seemed to really be close. Two, Yes Juliet told me about what happened but thats no reason to break up with you. And three, Isn't Alex a guy?" He said looking at her in a confused way before turning to look at the road.
"Yes," She giggled, "I dont judge who he likes. They do make a really cute couple though when you get to know them."
Artemis shivered and replied, "Thats just wrong."
She hit him in the arm and asked, "Just because you dont like something you think everyone else should hate it to dont you?"
"No," Artemis said seriously, "I just mean the fact that he's staying in my house is scary."
Holly laughed and shook her head. They pulled into the mall parking lot and he parked. They got out of the car and went inside. Artemis took hold of her hand and they started to walk. After a while of walking they were walking in sync.
Then the reports saw them. They came fast like wild animals on prey. Holly and Artemis rolled thier eyes waited for them to ask logical questions.
"What are you doing at the mall this time," Asked a reporter.
"Well what would anyone do at a mall you idiot, were shopping," Holly said irritated.
"I think that today is not a day to ask questions," Artemis said starting to pass through the crowd, "I'll send you all E-mails later on what is going on."
There was a lot of disappointed awws and they finally went thier own ways. Holly and Artemis made it to the shop and went in. The woman recognised Holly immediatly and took her back into the room.
Artemis sat down in the same chair he was in last time trying to stay as alert as possible. Not wanting Holly to get the best of him this time. A minute later Holly came out from the back with a box. She was thanking the girls and some were complimenting her.
Artemis stood up and went to the register to pay. He walked over to Holly and asked, "Aren't you going to show me it or try it on?"
"You can wait till youbirthday, Nosy," Holly said turning and walking out. He followed her and tried to take the box. No matter how much he promised not to open it she wouldnt let him.
"You are so stubborn. Do you know that?"Artemisasked as they walked to the car again.
"Its a good thing I am cause I have to put up with you," Holly replied opening the door and getting in the passenger side. Artemis jumped over the door into the car, "Oh now you do it."
He smiled and started the car, "I can have some fun once in a while cant I?"
"Only when I'm here," Holly replied sarcastically leaning back her head waiting to get back to the house.
Okay, Pretty long I quess. Never can compete with any of you guys though. I can not find out how to make things less confusing. I'm trying. Anyway. You all loved the kiss. YEAH! I am so happy. I think you all have the same ideas.
Prepare for the next chapter because here comes a HUGE SURPRISE! lol I am so evil. Leaving you here to ponder on it.