Title: Falling through love?
Reviews:
The Infamous Peanut Thief: I know what you mean-they should get to know one another. But, Lash seems more of a pushy character. Carmen knew it would be a mistake, so she ran. But, if it were me in that situation, I would knee him in the place it hurts. I don't care if he- or any other guy-was hot. Thank-you for reviewing! And I love your name(lol).
Walzenfee: You're probably right-it is blackmail isn't it? If you want, I'll use my second choice(:Pulls out whip:). No, I'm kidding! Although I'm happy you like Carmen, because if you didn't, I would have had to hunt you down and send you into the deepest part of Hell! Muhahahahahahahahaha! JK! JK!
Kirsten: She should of stayed, right? She is an idiot! No, I'm only kidding!
The Mayor's Daughter: Another person who wanted her to stay. I've seen your stories, and I've concluded that you are completely in love with Lash. Am I right? Aren't we all? You can have him, I'm only after Garrett Hedlund(Jack-Four Brothers).
Mind Hawk: Maybe he was protecting her. Who knows, other than me of course. But, you probably know. Thanks for reviewing!
horsebookworm: Thanks for reviewing each chapter! I kind of thought Lash was sort of out of his character, but he's still alittle cocky and pushy(not only be shoving Ethan or Zach into lockers XD).
A/N: I am sssoooooo sorry it took long for me to update! I was caught up with so many things, because it's almost the end of school, and I'm graduating from the 8th grade! Congrates on me! Well, here's chapter six.
Chapter Six: Jealousy & Revenge
I was sprawled out lazily on the living room couch, waiting for the Sky High bus to arrive. It had been four days since the incident with Lash, and Homecoming was tomorrow. I was planning on going single with Layla and the others, even if Lash told me not to go. And, Gwen was planning something, so I had to go and protect my friends in case she did something truly evil. But, it could just be a simple prank, but Gwen doesn't seem to be that type of person. I had gone to Principal Powers and telling her what I heard from Gwen, but she didn't exactly believe me. Gwen was probably too good a student for anyone to believe she would do anything bad. Or it's because all I heard was her saying something about Homecoming, so it could even be a surprise. Whatever it is, I'm going so I can help if anything happens;and to have a killer time!
I heard the honk of the bus, and immediately stood up, clutching my messenger bag securely to my side. My mother was in the kitchen, and peeked her head out sporting a bright smile. " Bye honey! Have a nice day at school", she yelled, waving good-bye. I smiled weakly as I opened the door and closed it. My steps were quick, as I headed toward the bus. Luckily, since I was a Hero, the Seniors and Sophmore on the bus didn't try to stuff me in lockers or beat me up during school. But I can't say that for the others, especially Ethan and Zach.
I walked up the steps after the bus driver opened the doors, and became greeted with the loud talk of all the students. As I walked down toward the back, a head ache began to form. Great...probably from all the noise.
" And then she said..."
" Dude, Jessica Simpson's hot!" I raised an eyebrow, as two boys began to argue over who's the hottest. Boys...
" Who are you going to Homecoming with?"
" Oh shut-up, he's not that bad..."
I sighed at their pathetic conversations and their ignorance. Whatever...
My messenger bag slumped down next to me when I sat down, as the bus took off heading toward the cut off highway. Today, I wore light blue jeans witha few tears, a dark grey shirt that read: IF YOU FIND MY BROTHER, KEEP HIM, that was written in black, and regular sneakers that I scribbled over with random things. My eyes traveled to the window, as the bus's speed rapidly increased as we approached the lift off. A few moments later, the seat belts criss-crossed over my chest, and my eyes shut tightly as the bus flew off the bridge(A/N:I don't know what to call it?). I opened my eyes and looked out the window as wings formed on each side of the bus, and the bus blasted off at high speed(A/N:I'm pretty sure someone would have noticed sooner or later, right?).
We zipped through the sky and kept going higher. Misty white clouds roamed all around the bus. I loved looking out the window and seeing how beautiful the sky looked and the numerous birds that glided gently through the air.
About five minutes later, we were closing in on Sky High and its hoovering beauty. Kidding;what kind of a student would call their school beautiful? More like prison camp. I giggled softly, but stopped when I felt the bus descending.
The bus landed with a small thud, causing my head to jerk back. It slowed down a bit before coming to a complete hault. The seat belts on every chair undid themselves. I stood up, and waited for everyone to get off, then walked slowly down the isle and toward the doors. When I got off, the doors slammed shut behind me, causing me to jump slightly. I do that a lot, don't I?
I walked up to the enterance and waited for Layla, Magenta, Zach and Ethan to arrive. About five minutes later, they each stepped off a bus that landed a small distance away. I smiled and waved as they walked up to me. But what caught my attention, was Will following quickly behind Layla while she completely ignored him, her head up high. Magenta, Zach and Ethan kept their distance but still watched carefully. Layla and Will brushed past me and into the school, while the others walked silently over to me.
" What's going on with them", I asked, as Magenta stopped next to me.
" I'm not sure. Zach, do you", Magenta asked, looking his way.
He shrugged along with Ethan. We stood there for a second, before walking up the steps and into the school.
When we reached a corner, I waved good-bye as me and Magenta walked toward our lockers.
" So, who you going to Homecoming with", Magenta asked, as we turned another corner.
" No one. You", I asked. Her lips slightly curved up, giving a wry smile, and her cheeks became crimson.
" I might go with Zach, if I feel like going", she said. I stopped suddenly, causing her to stop and turn around.
" I knew you two had a connection", I yelled with excitement, earning several stares from other students. Magenta hunched her back-pack up and started to walk quickly away. Opps...
" Oh, was that too loud", I mocked, laughing at her attempt to pretend not to know me(A/N:Like, when you're at the mall with your parents). I started to jog in her direction, but when I turned the corner she was already gone. She shouldn't be ashamed or embarrassed. I mean, opposites attract, right? Like magnets! Okay, better stop having these bizarre conversations with myself(A/N:I do that all the time!).
The bell rang, causing my hands to fly to my ears. Damn, I was right next to it...(A/N:Don't u just hate when that happens?)
I stopped next to my locker and carefully began to dial the combination;48-36-0. I opened my locker and quickly pulled out all my books and my one inch binder with pictures of people and other random things, and slammed the locker shut.
When I reached my class and sat down, I turned curiously toward Will. He had a sorrowful look in his eyes, but still maintained the smile on his face as Gwen, Mr.Medulla's assistant, talked happily to him. I wrinkled my nose in disgust. Lately, it seemed he has been completely shutting not only Layla out, but me, Maj, Zach and Ethan also. Gwen must have taken a serious toll on him. But the worst of it was having to sit during lunch and watch Layla suffer. For her, it's like one day her and Will are the best of friends -since Kindergarten- then Gwen comes along and Layla is nothing other then a shadow. I may be overly-dramatic right now but we girls tend to get livid at stuff like this, especially when it comes to friends and crushes. I was shoved from my thoughts when Mr.Medulla started to explain our lesson for today.
I pulled out my notebook and pen, and began to scratch down what he wrote on the chalkboard, others following my example. A yawn escaped my mouth as the morning finally began to kick in.
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Me and Magenta waited in line in the cafeteria with Zach and Ethan a few people back. I pulled out the money from my pocket and crunched it tightly in my hand.
" Did you find out about Will and Layla", I asked, as we moved up.
" No", she replyed. I looked past her head and saw Layla already leaving the line with her food. Her tray was covered by her salad, as always. I watched as she walked toward a table, then my eyes widened as she sat down across from Warren. I stepped up a bit in the line, but still watched curiously as her and Warren talked. I nudged Magenta who turned toward me then followed my eyes where I was looking.
" I wonder what they're talking 'bout", I muttered. Magenta noddded.
When we got our food and payed, we hurried over to where Warren and Layla were talking. We sat down, each on the opposite side of Layla.
" Hey Layla", Magenta said without a care in the world that Warren was there. Warren stared at her accussingly before back away slightly.
"What do you think you're doing", he asked. Me, Magenta, and Layla raised an eyebrow.
" It's called sitting", Magenta replyed, before her and Layla started talking about their last nights homework. A few seconds later, Ethan sat down, his face showing clear amazement.
" You even got Warren's table now? I feel extremely dangerous", he said. We turned as Zach also sat down.
" Woah, woah...", he said.
" This guy bother'n you Magenta", Zach asked, pointing accussingly at Warren. Warren turned sharply toward Zach.
" Try the other way around", he hinted. Layla looked up as Will and Gwen were walking by, and giggled annoyingly.
" Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha. Warren you are CRA-zy", she laughed. We stared confusingly at her before she put on a serious face.
" Please, I'll make this as painless as possible", she said. He looked past her as Will walked away, who was still staring at Layla.
" So, you're not doing this because you like me or anything-you're doing it to get to Stronghold", he said knowingly.
" Yeah", Layla muttered, looking down.
Warren grinned widely and leaned in." Then I'm in."
" But I'm not renting a tux", he said, getting up and smacking Zach on his side with his back-pack. We stayed there quietly for a second before Ethan spoke up curiously," So if Warren's gone, is this still the tough guy table?"
I ignored his question and turned to Layla, actually, we all did.
" What's going on with you, Will and Warren?" Layla looked up and gave a heavy sigh.
" Well, here's the thing. Will promised me yesterday that he and I could go to the Paper Latern, even though he hates chinese food-"
" I love it", I yelled out, but looked down.
" Sorry...", I mumbled. She shook her head, and continued," He never showed up. But, while I was waiting, it turned out that Warren worked there. We talked, or at least I did, pretty much saying my whole life story, but he wasn't such a bad guy after all. He said I should ask Will to Homecoming, so this morning I was about to ask but he beat me to it. But he is going with Gwen..." Layla stopped and lowered her head so she was staring at the table.
" Well, wouldn't it be mean to hurt Will like", I said after the long silence. She looked up at me with sad eyes and seemed to be contemplating what I said, but Zach cut in.
" No, because why would Will be jealous? Aren't you two best friends", he asked. I sighed, and turned toward him.
" Isn't it obvious?"
Ethan and Zach stared from me to each other, then Layla. They both seemed puzzled at first, but then Zach's eyes widened.
" Oooooooooooo", they said in unison.
" Duh", mumbled Magenta while shaking her head.
" But", I whispered, deep in thought," You would be able to figure out if Will shares the same feeling. And I bet revenge would be the perfect way to show him how you feel right now." I watched as Layla stared blankly at the table, before smiling." Let's just forget about it, okay, and eat." We nodded, and started eating, most of the time talking about Homecoming.
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The rest of the day was pretty much all the same; Layla and Warren taking every chance they got to make Will jealous, Magenta waiting for Zach to ask if she's going to Homecoming with anyone, and of course me trying to find someone to go with. It wasn't like I couldn't go alone, it's just that I didn't want to look like a loser and all.
Right now, I was sitting on the grass outside the school on the right end. The only person with me was Layla, and she was too busy reading her book about plant life. I was sitting in the shade away from the sun's rays, while Layla sat basking in the sun, her eyes peeled to her book. My eyes closed as I smoothed my brown hair and layed down on the slick grass. The shade cooled my skin and felt good in the unatural heat.
" Do you really think I have a shot with Will, especially compare to Gwen", Layla asked suddenly. I sat up with my arms supporting me, and eyed her carefully.
" I mean, Gwen's nice, beautiful, smart, flawless, a Hero-" I cut into her speech sharply.
" Woah. Slow down there tiger. For starters, she's not flawless, and two, everything you just named is what you also share. And besides, saying stuff like that will just make you feel worse. You're nice, funny, smart, pretty and of course you have an amazing view on life. You're ability to shed light on everything, especially life, wows me everyday. And besides, you and Will have been best friends for how long? You and him have been through more than Gwen could ever compete with. And..." I stopped and looked down," I think she's trying to seduce him..."
After I said that, Layla burst into boisterous laughter. I joined in, realizing what I said was actually rather funny. Layla clutched her stomach after her's and my laughter died out and smiled brightly at me.
" You're a good friend", she whispered. I smiled too and nodded. We sat there in silence before she went back to her book and I layed back down, staring lovingly at the clouds. My mind turned every cloud into shapes, dragons, people, animals, places. But, one was a heart, clear as can be. I shook my head and sat back up, brushing any dirt or grass of my hair and back. When I glanced at Layla, she was staring apprehensively at something. I turned around and followed her eyes only to see Speed, Lash, and Penny who were staring at her. But at the same time, their smirking only seemed to be targeted toward Layla.
" Carmen...", she muttered. Apparently they didn't see me, maybe because I was not so close to her and my back was turned. Actually, I was a bit covered by a wall and the shade that lumed around me.
" Come this way", I said. She got up, and walked toward me, slumping down on the wall next to me. I then concentrated and became invisible. Carefully, I got up and turned their way. I stepped back, as they marched this way. Quickly I wen t back to Layla, and became visible.
" Come on, grab onto me", I demanded hastily. She nodded, and I grabbed her arm and concentrated, my eyes shut tightly. It hurt somewhat, but both our bodies began to fade before completely becoming invisble. Still holding onto her, I ran from behind the wall and we both watched as they walked past us. When they turned, each looked very confused, wondering where Layla could have gone. The only way would have been to jump off, and of course she wouldn't that.
" Carmen", Lash whispered, his hand reaching out. Hurridly, we ran away from them and to the enterance of the school. We ran up the steps and into the school and went into the girl's bathroom. Luckily, no one was there, so I turned us visible again.
" That was cool, but it hurt", Layla said, rubbing her forehead. I nodded.
" Why were they walking your way? What did you do", I asked. She shrugged and we stood in silence. Then, the bell rang, so we walked out of the bathroom, me being the one to see if the coast was clear. I motioned to her that it was safe, so we headed to our lockers. When it came time seperate I warned her.
" Try and keep safe, 'kay?" She nodded. I turned the corner, but stumbled back when I ran into someone...
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A/N:Cliff-hanger! Muhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!Oh, um...oookkkkkaaaaaayyyyyyyyyy, so, did ya like it. Sorry it took so long. Sorry for this being short. Please review, and right now, I'm gunna give some info on the characters and plot:
Victoria Gold:
Hair: Long and black
Eyes: Piercing blue
Powers: Advanced telekinesis;premonitions(seeing the future)
Family: Father is a villian;mother is a villian;younger brother killed by his own powers(this will be important in future chapters)
Height: 5'7
Weight: Approximate 100(skinny)
Misc: Wants to destroy world(as you could tell), hates Carmen for TWO reasons(you'll find out), and is cruel(Who knew!)
(1)Lash is a junior, Carmen a freshman. Lash has barely turned 17, Carmen is 15 in Jan.(Age won't set a boundry between them, 'kay?)
(2)After I'm done with all the Homecoming junk, I'll get started with the real plot of the story.
Love,
RedRomance