Title: Falling Through Love?

A/N: Sorry for any mistakes that might(and probably will) show up in this chapter. Last chapter, I found many mistakes while writing, but everytime I tried to fix them, it would just start overlaping/erasing the word in front of it. Stupid computer! Anyway, thank-you for everyone who reviewed and that last chapter was long! or at least for me. And, I'll be taking more time on writing her time in school rather than at home.

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Kristen: I love Lash too-and yes, I was glad to make him less arrogant, but that doesn't mean he'll stay that way! Thank-you for reviewing!

X-menForever: I was VERY excited to see X-men 3. But, I was a little dissapointed. I liked the 2nd one better. And that kid, Quill(with all the spikes around him) was so e'ffing annoying! God I hated him. Thank-you for reviewing though, and X-men 3 was very good, even with a few stupid parts(it went to fast also).

Chapter Five: Girl Trouble & Small Mistakes

I sat on the lunch table next to Layla, throwing the tray onto it. Zach and Ethan were still waiting in line. I looked at the table and noticed that Will was not present. Magenta sat across from me and was silently taking small bites out of the red apple, and doing her homework. Layla, once agian, had a glum look on her.

" Where's Will", I asked. Layla pointed forward, I looked up to see him chatting happily with Gwen. By her side, was Penny, smirking as he spoke and two other girls laughing each time Gwen did. I rolled my eyes and patted Layla sympathetic on the back.

" Don't worry", I said, as she looked up curiously," He'll come to his senses and realize she's not worth your friendship." Layla smiled, but still would not touch her food. Ethan and Zach sat down on the table.

" Hey, did you see Will with Gwen", Zach asked. Magenta's head shot up, and she changed the subject quickly. " You did great in Save-The-Citizen." Ethan nodded in agreement, and I sighed in relief. Neither of the two boys would understand Layla's anguish over the fact that Will was spending all his time with Gwen. Zach grinned, proudly at the fact that he hung out with a Hero.

I began eating, ignoring the compliment, as Zach and Magenta started argueing about a question on their homework and as Ethan tried to reason with them. Layla slowly started to eat her food, glancing at Will every few minutes. I also would look up, only to see the proud smile that shined on Will's face. Hopefully, I won't submit to that same fate, which was thiking I was better than everyone esle. Okay, maybe Will didn't think that, but who's to say he won't in the future? I shouldn't be labeling him, or any other Hero for that matter, especially when I am one. Layla suddenly dropped her fork and her eyes became moist and wide. I looked in her direction, as Gwen hugged Will tightly. Then, before I knew it, Layla got up from her seat and rushed off. Magenta, Zach and Ethan watched as I got up and ran after her. I glanced back at Will, who was also watching her go into the hallway and me also running in. Turning around, I saw her open the girl's bathroom door and run in, slammming it behind her. I pushed it open before it closed all the way and flew in after her.

When I entered, she was sitting over the sink, splashing water over her face. I gingerly stepped forward, and stood next to her. She sensed my prescence, and stood up. Her face was wet, but she grabbed a paper towel and rubbed it slowly untill it finally became dry.

" Layla...", I whispered. She removed the paper towel and threw it in the trash can. She didn't cry, but merely slunk down on the wall behind her. I kneeled beside her and put my arm around her. It must be hard to see your best frien since first grade and major crush, completly forget that you were there. I'm glad I don't have a crush. But, right at the moment I thought that, an image of Lash appeared in my head. I ignored it, and pulled Layla closer. Even though we weren't close friends, we were girls, and as girls, we have to confide in one another. Or completely bitch around each other, usually during our period(lol).

" Layla", I repeated," You shouldn't let a boy run through your mind." She looked up, and faintly smiled.

" They're boys-of course the act the way Will does", I joked. Layla giggled. Humor was the cure to sadness...but maybe not all the time.

" Like I said, he'll be back to himself in no time." She smiled and we both stood up, and embraced each other. I let go, and we walked out of the girl's bathroom back toward the cafeteria.

When we reached our table, Magenta, Ethan and Zach were waiting, their trays already thrown away.

" What's wrong", Ethan asked, as Layla and me sat down. I shrugged, pretending as if nothing happened and turned toward Magenta.

" So, when are we going to The Paper Latern?" She shrugged and looked at Layla." Maybe...Friday?" Me and Magenta nodded and I stared down at my tray. There wasn't much left, so I got up and threw it away then sat back down.

" About the Paper Latern thing, can I come", asked Zach.

" No", me and Magenta yelled. He nearly fell off the table bench from our sudden outburst. Layla grabbed her tray, got up and threw it away. After she came back we all got up and headed toward the hallway, and seperated to our lockers. There weren't that much students, most of which were just getting their books or putting stuff away. I waved as I headed toward my locker which was further near my Hero Class.

I reached my locker, and began dialing the combination. Right as I lifted the handle, a girl ran up to me with two others following.

" Is it true-did you really beat Victoria Gold", the girl asked. She wore a short, pink skirt, a white tank top and a pink sweater. Her shoes were pink flat heels. Not that there's anything wrong wih pink, but, has she realized that there's such thing as TOO MUCH of a color? Apparently not.

" No", I lied, glaring at her. She huffed and marched off with the other two girls following. I rolled my eyes and preceeded to pull out my books, pencils and all the other crap. Someone half shoved me, so I turned around to see Gwen. I could tell it wasn't on purpose, since she was too caught up in her conversation with Will. He didn't even notice me? And I thought we were friends-no wait, of course we are. It's just, he has been so different. I ignored it, and slammed my locker shut.

" Hey", someone said, right next to me. I turned to see Lash leaning against a locker. He was smiling sensually, and his arms were crossed as his shoulder held him up.

" What do you want", I demanded, trying to sound angry.

" You know there's Homecoming coming up-"

" No", I said, before he could finish.

" I wasn't going to ask you", he glared, following behind me as I walked away." I was going to tell you, that maybe you shouldn't go."

I cocked an eyebrow. Why shouldn't I? Probably because it has to do with what Gwen was saying yesterday when I eased in on their conversation.

" Why", I asked, stopping to face him. He stopped, and stared at the ground deep in thought. I waited, tapping my foot immpatiently. A couple of girls whispered as they walked by. What's he talking to her for?-was my first choice of what they said. Then, his head shot up and he smiled.

" Because, I doubt anyone will go with you. And you don't want to look like a loser, right", he said. My eyes narrowed, and I walked off. He seemed to register what he said and followed behind me once more.

" Actually, are you going with anyone", he asked, thinking that his question was already answered.

" Maybe I'll just go with Ethan-as friends", I said. He looked disgusted by the fact that I said Ethan, but it would only be as friends. And besides, its only been two days, and Homecoming is in a week. Why would Homecoming be right when school started? I'd prefer three weeks after school has started, because I'd rather get to know more people other than Layla, Magenta, Ethan, Zach and Will.

Before he could say anything else, I turned the corner, and he stopped. I saw Ethan and Zach talking by their lockers.

" Hey", I said walking past them.

" Hey", they yelled back, as I turned the corner again and saw Layla. Will was saying something to her, and she looked very happy. Neither of them noticed a blur run down the hallway and turn the corner. Speed. I ignored it and walked up to Layla. She turned and smiled warmly at me.

Before I could ask why she was happy, I heard Ethan yell," Will!" I turned around and saw Ethan being dragged away, and disappearing behind the corner. My eyes narrowed. I know that striped sleeve. I ran, along with Will and Layla, toward Ethan, turning the corner and seeing Lash and Speed shoving Ethan into the locker. I became worried, because Zach wasn't there.

We ran toward them, and Will helped him out. Speed stopped when he saw Will, and backed away alittle. Lash pretended I wasn't there and leaned against a locker next to Speed. Then, I saw something glowing. Zach told us he could glow, so that must be him. I shoved Lash at of the way, used my power and pulled Zach out. He looked confused for a second but saw me and turned mockingly toward Lash and Speed.

" Yay, that's right! You don't mess with her-", he backed off when Speed threatenly advanced toward him. Will and I stood protectively in front of Ethan and Zach, and I crossed my arms. Layla was next to Will, looking as worried as she usually does.

" Come on guys. Why don't you just leave them alone", Will said.

" Yeah right, like that will happen", I muttered under my breath.

" What'd you say", Speed said, taking a step toward me. I backed away slowly, but still kept the glare on my face.

Lash stopped Speed, and pulled him away from us. They turned their backs, as Lash spoke quietly top Speed. We didn't hear what they said, but I hated the smirk that Speed did. They turned to us once more, and grinned devilishly.

" See ya later freshmen", Speed yelled as him and Lash walked off, laughing evily(A/N: You know, that laugh they did most of the time during the movie-man, that was creepy! and I know this isn't the order but I said I was going to change it).

" They're planning something", I said, turning around to face them. They nodded. We simply walked off, but I satyed behind and yelled as they were walking," I'm gonna go find Mag!" They waved good-bye, as I headed in the direction Magenta's locker was, which was pretty far.

As I was walking, there were less and less people as I got nearer to her locker. Probably because the lockers near the end of the school had less people assigned to them. When I passed a girl, she looked slightly afraid. I rolled my eyes; this was starting to get rather annoying and ridiculous. It was as if they expected me to just pounce them like a lion or something.

Someone grabbed me and pulled me back. I struggled before noticing it was Magenta. I looked at her in strangely, especially since she was hiding behind a locker bay.

" I heard Lash and Speed saying something about doing something to you", she said.

" So", I said," I could easily take them." She smiled, and we got up from behind the locker bay.

" You're right. Come on, lets go", she said, pulling me down the hall. I pulled my hand away and said," You go. I'll stay here and try to hear what they're saying." She hesitated for a second, before waving and walking away. I turned back around and became completely invisible. People ignored it, seeing as this was common. Gingerly, I made my way in the direction Magenta was hiding from. But when I got there, it was only Speed, and he sped off at quick speed, sending a few papers scattering. I became visible and looked around. Good, Lash wasn't here.

I turned back around, and started walking down the hallway toward the cafeteria where I know Mag was heading. Someone's arms wrapped around my waist, and I was pulled back. I used my powers to go through the person's arms, then turned aroun and surprise, surprise, it was Lash.

" What are you going to do to me", I accused.

" What, were you ease dropping again", he accused back. I waved him off and started walking away when he stretched out his arm and pulled me back. Before I could use my power I was right in front of him.

" You've only known me two days and you're hitting on me", I asked, raising an eyebrow. He immediately let go and shoved his hands in his pocket.

" No, it's just you have a habit of running off", he explained. Why wouldn't I? He's a bully, I should be running away from him...right?

" Look", he added," I made something up to Speed about a plan and all this other crap." He pulled his hands out of his pocket and continued," So don't go accusing me just cause I'm a bully."

" Whatever", I said, before walking off. He pulled me back again, ignoring the whispers of some students.

" See, what'd I tell you", he said. I laughed alittle, but stopped quickly. I should definitely leave, before this escalates. But another part of me didn't want to.

I stared down, as his arms were still snaked around me. He noticed this also, and unwinded his arms.

" Why do you always end up magically near me", I asked, walking next to him so my left shoulder was facing the wall. He turned toward me and jokingly said," I'm not stalking you if that's what your asking." He stepped closer to me, causing me to back up right into the side of another locker bay.

" Um...okay, bye", I said quickly. I really needed to get out of here. Lash pressed closer to me, and leaned his head down alittle, and pulled me closer. He was pretty tall, so I had to stare up at him. Students, mostly girls, watched as they walked by, eyes wide with surprise. I paniced, as he inched closer, and using my powers, dived right through him. He called after me, but I ran and turned the corner sharply. Its only been two das and he has made a move. The bell rang, and shortly after, students began to crowd the hallway. My feet stopped, and I remembered that I placed my books near Layla's locker to go help Ethan, so I turned another corner and saw Layla's locker. By it, my books were laying on the ground. I sighed, thinking someone might have brought it to the Principal Powers as something lost. I bent down and grabbed them, then started walking toward my next class.

As I was walking, I couldn't stop thinking of Lash. Did he really mean to kiss me? No...why would he do that? Silly me. Well, at least I probably wouldn't see for the rest of the days seeing as this was the second to last Hero lesson of the day.

" Good...", I muttered. Then, at home I'll be able to think of other things, like Layla, Magenta and me going to the Paper Latern or my brother's jealousy toward the fact that I have powers. I sighed; I was already losing track of what happened with Lash.

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A/N:Wow, I updated several hours after the last chapter. That was fast. Sorry for any spelling/grammar mestakes(joke), once again, my computer won't let me without deletely everything else. Go, I really want to just through the computer on the ground and smash it into a bizillion tiny shards. That would be great. I will not update unless I get five reviews, ya lazy bums! So, if you don't review, you won't see Lash kiss Carmen. Ha, that sucks for you! Sorry this chapter wasn't as long as the last one, but there will be more to come, IF I get five reviews this chapter.

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RedRomance