This chapter is pretty awesome and I already planned this while writing chapter 2, which is another reason it took so long. Enjoy!
Third P.O.V.
Sentoki and Awa had already arrived at school. Unknown to Sentoki, Awa had asked for a meeting with the friends they've made so far: Nathanial, Lysander, Iris, Rose (Rosalya), Castiel and Cloe. She had texted them saying to meet her in the teachers parking lot, with needed persuasion for Nathan. Not soon after, Awa had parted from Sentoki and met with the others, whom were already there. Nathanial asks the question they're all wondering.
"Why did you gather us here and where is Sentoki?" Awa turns serious, surprising everyone in the group.
"I came here to talk about Sen, that's why." Now fully curious, they lean in for a better listen. (Shut up! It works) "Sen has always had troubles making and keeping friends due to certain traits from her personality. I want to tell you them to help her in the future. The first is that sometimes, if Sen Gets angry, she goes overboard, in that state she might be mean or even hit you, but you have to understand she means none of it and that afterwards; she will be very sorry but won't say anything in fear. Sen has lost friends from this. Second, Sen jokes and is sarcastic a lot, but sometimes she might get very mean and uninterested in anything that you have to say. She doesn't realize she does this and doesn't mean to be mean either, so if she says something you don't like, tell her. Please, Sen has lost a lot of friends because they failed to understand this." The group all nods, now understanding Awa's seriousness. Awa Smiles. "Thank you."
Sentoki P.O.V. (Few minutes after Awa's meeting with the others.)
Everyone was leaving first term and I headed towards art after skipping first period. On the way there, I saw Amber and her posse surrounding a kid. It takes me a minute to realize its Cloe! Amber seems to be stealing her money! Holy! That's fifty bucks she stole! My vision goes red.
"Oy! Brat!" I yell. She looks over and I rush at her, grabbing the collar of her shirt and shoving her against the lockers. "YOU BECOMING SOME TYPE OF THIEF?! THESE GUYS SPENT MORE TIME WORKING FOR THIS MONEY THEN YOU EVER HAVE IN YOUR LIFE! YOU'RE STEALING FIFTY BUCKS JUST FOR A SHOPPING SPREE?! YOU DIGUST ME! IF YOU EVER, STEAL FROM MY FRIENDS, OR ANYONE, AGAIN, I WILL MAKE YOUR PLASTIC LITTLE LIFE HELL!" Amber is shaking and I growl. Nathanial then bursts through the crowd that had congregated when I started yelling.
"What is going on here?" Before Amber has a chance to tell her version of the story, I let go of her collar, grabbing the fifty bucks as she falls, and showing it to Nathanial.
"Your, brat of sister, stole fifty bucks from Cloe here to go on a pretty little shopping spree. I doubt this is her first batch either." Nathanial looks at his sister, anger burning in his eyes. Amber gets on her feet.
"She's lying I-"Amber is cut off.
"I don't want to hear your excuse Amber. Come with me, you two too." Amber and her posse walk off and Awa appears with Lysander and Castiel. Awa smiles.
'Let's head to art class kay? Good job back there too!" I hand the money back to Cloe.
"That's thanks from me too! You really saved my money and many others back there Sun!" Cloe thanks me using her special nickname for me. I smile. I feel a little bad from what I did but I don't think it was wrong. She deserved it. The day went by like any other till the end. Awa and I were walking down to last period when Iris rushed up to us. She was holding up a poster.
"Look! The Christmas dance is on Monday! Girls ask a partner and it's a masquerade, will you guys be there?" Awa immediately says yes for us both. I have no idea who to ask! Crap. Suddenly, a question pops up and I ask it aloud.
"Who are you asking Awa?" Awa blushes and I smirk. Knew it, she already planned to ask someone. Suddenly I think back to lunch. Awa had gone to the bathroom and Lys admitted to liking her.
"Is it Lys?" Awa's blush darkens and I snicker. "Relax and ask him, I'll even go shopping for our dresses with you if you do!" Awa immediately perks up and I smile. Then she asks a startling question.
"Are you asking Cas?" I stare at her. Hmm…
"Sure, it'll save him from Amber." Awa chuckles and I smile, glad at my slyness. You see, I have a small crush on Castiel, he doesn't baby me too much and he's nice and sarcastic, just the way I like him. I also thank the stars for my condition, you see, I can't blush unless it's from exhaustion, instead I pale, I do blush if I'm REALLY embarrassed though. At lunch, me and Awa head to a Victorian-like shop to get our dresses. When we arrive we are greeted by a guy with black hair.
"Welcome to the shop, the Christmas party I assume, I am Leigh, the owner of this store." Awa pauses and I can tell she's thinking. I then realize where I heard that name before.
"Oh, your Lysander's older bro!" He smiles and we have a short talk till Awa and I head towards the dress section. When there, unlike the few other girls there, we skip the short, skimpy dresses and head straight for the ball gowns. Me and Awa both grab a few then go change. Awa decides on a laired-skirted, cap sleeved light purple gown. I go through every dress I pick, not liking a single one. Finally, I ask Awa to find me one. She finds me the perfect one. It's a long gown with a ruffle skirt. It's a darker red than my hair but is beautiful. It's also a tube top so no sleeves. I also know jewellery that would match it that I own.
"Go show Leigh and get his opinion!" Awa hustles me. I spot Leigh with another girl who can't seem to choose between ball gown or not. I walk over and, after the girl sees me, she heads for the ball gowns. Hm. Leigh gives the right-o and I change back to my normal clothes. We pay for the dresses, which are great prices for these types of clothes and we drop off the dresses before eating some food I prepared on our way back.
It's the end of the day and I still haven't asked Cas! I need to hurry! Awa, as promised, asked Lys and he responded with an obvious yes. I see Amber talking with Castiel and I know that my chances of a yes just skyrocketed. I walk up casually.
"Hey Cas what's up?" He nods towards Amber and I sigh, she looks pissed.
"I got in trouble from you slut! Don't mess with me!" Settling the flame and taking a deep breath, I face Castiel.
"Wanna come to the dance with me?" Cas looks startled and I smile.
"Sure Red." We leave pissed Amber behind and see Lysander and Awa sitting under a tree. We walk over to see them both asleep, Lysander's head resting on Awa's. I snicker and pull out my IPhone. I take a picture and see Castiel do the same. I lean over to his ear.
"Ah blackmail, great is it not?" He chuckles and we notice the two lovebirds stirring. Once awake they both blush and try to collect themselves. The bell rings and Awa and I head home.
Day of The Dance (Last period)
Time was dying ever so slowly. More than half the class were groaning/dying in their seats. Awa, in the last two minutes, started making a whimpering noise till the teacher said we could get ready to leave. Cheering, we got ready and counted down the seconds till we are free. The bell rings, and everyone explodes from their seats! Awa and I head to the roof to meet Lys and Cas. When we arrive, we see Nathanial and Cloe up there also.
"What's up?" I look towards Lysander.
"I am helping to teach everyone to dance and I thought you might need lessons." Awa giggles and I smirk. I prep and spin about ten times then land it
"Been doing dance since I was three so twelve years and waltz-loving parents, I think I'm good." Awa mentions that she also knows how to waltz and dance, though she hasn't been doing it for as long. Lysander puts me and Awa with the others and we taught them to dance. I persuaded Cas to let me teach him and he was great! He glided in an almost perfect fashion. Soon, we all went home to eat then get ready. Awa and I changed into our awesome dresses and I wear my very special earrings. They're dangling black jewels with liquid gold veins running through the gem. They were my great grandmothers. I stick with my black chain necklace and tie a black ribbon through my hair. Looking in the mirror in our room, I remember what mom told me whenever I wore these. Your eyes outshine that gold by a longshot! Awa had put on bright sapphire dangling earrings. Her shoulder blade length, or boob length as she calls it, hair had two braids on the front sides tied with purple ribbons. I put on black flats, since I never liked heels, and Awa put on blue high heels but they weren't really high heels for the heel was short! Ha….eh. Anyways, we're downstairs when Ryu appears, Yuri is already in bed and I can't go on a motorcycle in this. Ryu looks spiffy; I told him that in a British accent. He is wearing a suit with a jacket with tails and dress shoes. We head in the car and reach the school. Stepping into the gym, I can only stare at the extravagant ballroom that was the place I played basketball. There were many stares as me and Awa walked in. Most of the girls there wore short and skimpy dresses and most the guys wore regular dress clothes. Our masks (Mine black with gold tracings. Awa's white with purple and blue tracings.) May not be the best but our dresses sure are. Lysander wins for guys though. He is wearing a suit similar to Ryu's but with ruffles and a top hat. I look and see Castiel as I've never seen him before. Whoa. He's wearing an elegant ash black suit with a red bow tie. He also has a top hat with a red ribbon round it. We meet eyes and he blushes, while I pale. Awa laughs.
"Aw Sen's embarrassed!" The two guys give questioning looks through there masks (imagine them to fit their clothes!) and Awa starts explaining my super awesome genetic. Damn it Awa! I hit her upside the head and she giggles. Alright, Awa best hair, me best dress, Lysander best suit and Castiel wins the number one title! Sexy-ass jack-ass! As if straight from the era, which he probably was, Lys asks Awa for a dance. Cheekily imitating Lys, Cas walks up to me and kisses my hand.
"Hello young lady care for a dance?" I switch to my fake British accent.
"Certainly kind sir." Laughing, we head to the dance floor and waltz. After a dance I grab Cloe and Awa and head out of the gym, saying we're going to the bathroom. Truthfully, we have a performance! It is a secret to every student, even Nathan! (Since he sucks at keeping a secret!) We grab the outfits from my locker, since I put them there at the start of school. After going to the bathroom and getting dressed, we sneak behind the stage. The stage is on a ledge and everything on the sides and behind is completely hidden. A teacher takes attendance that we're here then steps onto the stage and the lights dim with a spotlight on her.
Castiel P.O.V.
A performance? The teacher says that it was a surprise and not to be worried about forgetting. The girls' better hurry back to see this! The teacher walks off and lights light up the stage. Suddenly, Cloe, Awa and Sen all step out onto the stage! Awa is wearing a short-sleeved, knee-length dress of a pure, creamy, non-see-through white. Cloe is wearing a light black version of the dress. Then Sen, just wow. She was the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. She was wearing a navy green version of the dress and they were all bare foot. Then, it began. The music was familiar and they started to dance.
You know I can't take one more step towards you.
Cause all that's waiting is regret.
Don't you know I'm not your ghost anymore?
You lost the love I loved the most.
I learned to live half a life,
And now you want me one more time.
And who do you think you are?
Running round leaving scars.
Collecting your jar of hearts,
And tearing love apart.
You're gonna catch a cold
From the ice inside your soul
So don't come back for me
Who do you think you are?
'Jar of Hearts' by Christina Perri
I can only stare amazed as they glide across the stage. While they're dancing I think about these strange feelings I get whenever I spoke or touched Sen. I felt light, and different then before with my past love, Natalie. Natalie, I no longer feel depressed or angry when I think of her. I only see the signs of her false love that I blindly ignored. I am sucked from my thoughts by the applause. I clap with them, slowly remembering the stuff I saw while reminiscing. They bow and then start shouting the signal.
"Masks off! Masks off!" I smirk and quickly untie my mask. All the masks fall and a lot of people gasp at who they were with. I laugh as Amber got Jade, that creepy flower guy, as a partner in the latest dance. I look back up at the stage to see Sentoki staring at me. She quickly looks away and I smirk and help her off stage.
"You were great Sen." She gives a smirk.
"Never thought I would hear you compliment someone Cas." I lightly punch her while smirking, suddenly, she pulls at her dress." I'm gonna change back to regular clothes, this is too light for winter. I watch her grab Awa and Cloe and they go change. I stand at the front doors to wait for the girls. Lysander sneaks out from the shadows as usual.
"You seem to be fond of Sentoki." Knowing what he was implying, I scowl and feel some heat travel to my face.
"You seem to imagine things a lot Lys. Besides, I'm not head over heels for anyone unlike someone." Lys blushes and I simply stare at the ground. Lys then takes a more serious tone.
"Sentoki is attractive. I would be careful and take her while I can if I were you." I scoff and face away from him. I shouldn't fall in love again, I can't! What if it happens again? No one loves like me, only crushes and little things you can easily get over, but she did comfort me, she talks with me, she deals with me. I just can't think about anything right now! I'm dragged out of my thoughts by the girls returning from changing. We start to walk home. We all live close together, only separated by four-to-six blocks at the most. We arrive at a stoplight and wait for it to say we can go. I notice Amber to my right walking across the street, as she can walk across right now. I look back to the sound of rap music coming from a car. A corvette is speeding towards Amber and isn't stopping! I run to pull Amber away when Sen reaches out and launches Amber towards me, putting herself in her place! I can only watch as Sen goes flying from the impact of the car. The car screeches to a halt and I sprint over to Sen and cradle her hurt body.
"WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?! SHE'S STILL ALIVE! CALL AN AMBULANCE!" Awa is already calling them. I feel a hand on my back and turn my head to see Lys. With that I burst. I feel hot tears running down my face and I gasp when I feel a hand on my cheek. I look down to see Sen with a small smile on her face.
"D-don't cry C-Cas." She strokes my cheek with her thumb." Y-you shouldn't c-cry for me." I grasp her hand as I here sirens in the distance. I only stare as Sentoki's eyes close. I start to panic and barely notice when the police arrive till I hear them telling me to let her go so they can put her on a stretcher. I reluctantly let her go and they invite me to ride with her to the hospital. Nodding, I step in and rest my elbows on my knees. Head in my hands. I can't help but ignore her request and I once again feel tears crawl down my face. I'm sorry Sen. I'm so sorry.