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A Puzzle – Chapter 2

"I'm Oliver." And one of the puzzles in her head finally clicked.

Karma had heard bits and pieces about Oliver from Amy, but never had she actually bothered to put face to name. He didn't really seem like the Josh Hoyte or Liam Booker's of the school – but – he was kind of cute. In the dorky, Luke Skywalker obsessive way and she could see what Amy could potentially see in him and that's when it hit her.

"I'm not going to fight you, in fact I want to help you - get Amy of course," Karma patiently stood back and watched the expression on Oliver's face change from determination to put out. She was adamant to play this one out. Once the lesbian drama died down, she might have a shot being Amy's best friend again. All she needed to do was squash the feelings Amy had for her – and there was no better way to do that, than with a boy.

"You – the ex-girlfriend want to help me get Amy. This is not some elaborate Mean Girls ruse, because as you can see my nails aren't that long." Oliver said smiling at his own joke.

"Look Oliver, I am not some love sick puppy on crack. I am not in love with Amy - that way… anymore. But she seems to like you and I am determined to make her happy." Okay, maybe Karma didn't know if Amy actually liked Oliver, but she was sure Amy would see the potential that Oliver had, as a great boyfriend.

"She likes me! That's good, I've got this, and I know how to win Amy over. I just have to be myself. Thank you Karma." He said with excitement, kissing her cheek and blushing at his boldness. Oliver, than rushed to the door before adding "I know everyone at school loves you and I finally see why."

"Uhh thanks." Karma said awkwardly waiting for the boy to leave.

"Thank you again, Karma. Jeezus I can't believe she kissed me because she liked me, I thought she was just out to get you." Oliver ran out with his dimples shown off in style.

"Wait she kissed you?" Karma asked, but she heard the front door close and Oliver run down the pavement to the sidewalk. Her mind was blank, Oliver and Amy had kissed, Amy and Oliver – when her and Amy were supposed to be 'together'. It was like Amy had told her nothing; she had told Shane about them faking being lesbians and now she had kissed Oliver. Karma was surprised that she was actually really hurt.

Well obviously she was hurt because they were best friends and they told each other everything. There was also a small ache in her heart; Karma deduced this to the fact she had not spoken to Amy for the longest time. Nevertheless, the time would present itself; Karma had to rest. She was exhausted from Shane, Farrah, Oliver and these last past months. No matter the faces she saw when she closed her eyes; Karma knew tomorrow she would make Amy speak to her.

~~Karmy~Army~~

Karma woke up bright and early the next morning and bound out of bed. While she had tossed and turned for the majority of the night she had eventually fallen asleep. She took an extra long time today to look nice. She was ready for another day at Heston and hopefully a nice long talk with Amy.

Amy; of course was not at the bus stop this morning, but Karma was hopeful that she might turn up to school. And from the second she stepped out from the bus, she knew she was. The gossip surrounding her, made her stomach growl with contempt and anger for hopefully still best friend. But she still knew what they were saying 'Amy was back and she looked like hell.'

It hadn't occurred to Karma that Amy might be looking like hell because of her until her third last class of the day. When she still had not even seen Amy – Karma knew she might have to take Shane's advice and leave Amy alone. Karma had only accepted Shane's advice after Oliver's admission yesterday and Karma deduced only one thing from it – Amy had her secrets well hidden.

She supposed Shane knew something else as well, he kept on her trail since morning and Karma was sick of it. She just wanted everything to go back to normal. She sighed and looked around at the table of transgenders she was seated at, they aimlessly chatted without a care for the world. Karma had always wished she could be that carefree and happy in her life.

When the bell rang for her final two classes of the day she was pulled away 5 steps from entering English by Shane. He still held his young, boyish smirk as he crossed his arms waiting for her to start the conversation.

"I may have called and texted Amy last night."

"Oh honey, old news. Actually Amy wants to see you. Confess her dark old soul away. It would be quite beautiful, if it wouldn't break your heart." Shane put his hands to his heart for a more dramatic effect.

"Break my heart?" Karma asked.

"Yes, though, I don't know who would be to blame for making that poor soul shatter. Just a warning Karma, protect yourself not everyone is as strong-willed as Pablo or me." And with that he turned around and left, without telling her where to find Amy.

She stood for a split second, wondering whether to go to class or go looking for Amy – she eventually chose the latter. Karma just had no idea where to find her. Karma turned towards the direction of the cafeteria before she knew exactly where Amy was – on the roof.

The moment Karma opened the door Amy stood facing her. It did not escape both Karma and Amy's notice that they had come full circle. A few months ago they were beginning a lesbian fake out period and their relationship as friends was very strong, now, their lesbian fake session was ending and their relationship was strained and complicated. It was as clear as day as neither could even look the other in the eye. Whenever Karma took a step forward, Amy would move back and when Amy would reach out, Karma would flinch. Karma knew only words would work.

"Amy." Karma whispered. "I'm sorry." Amy swooped up the confidence to look Karma in the eye; full of sorrow and pain.

"Honestly Karma, you shouldn't apologize," Amy croaked out. Karma knew then that Amy had cried for hours and no matter the urge to just wrap her arms around her best friends shoulders she knew it would step over too many obstacles.

"It is my fault. This is my fault; look at what I did to you. I ruined the one thing that made us both sane. I should have never pushed the lesbian thing, I most definitely should not have put you in positions were you were forced to do stuff for me and I should have just been your friend. I ruined everything."

Amy smiled for a second and Karma thought it was an opportunity to finally reconcile – but it wasn't. Amy sighed and Karma knew this is what Shane meant when he said her heart was going to be broken.

"I know when I told you that I lo- loved you; you were confused and freaked out. But you were honest and I should have understood that I can't push my feelings onto you. And fuck this but I can't keep secrets – you know me the only lies I've ever told was for you. And that was easier than expected because it was the truth. But Shane made it very clear secrets in Heston always come out. I'm not in love with him, Karma – I swear, I just slept with him."

"I'm sorry you what?" Karma asked very confused.

"I – I slept with Liam!"

And before Karma could react they heard a crash beside and a roll of toilet paper tumble to halt at their feet.

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