The month of October began to dwindle down as the days passed by. The leaves had already changed color and were spread across the ground to be picked up by the breeze. Kitten rested her head in the palms of her hands and sighed blissfully, her smile growing wider. Her cheeks turned red as the boy she was staring at caught her eye. Her breath caught in her throat wondering what she should do or what he would do. The boy turned his head away and began to talk animatedly with his friends.

Kitten sighed and looked away as well. She had been watching the boy from quite some time and at certain times he caught her looking at him but he had yet to acknowledge it, or acknowledge her for that matter.

"Yoo-hoo! Is anyone in there?" Cindy asked while waving a hand in Kitten's face.

Kitten growled in frustration and pushed Cindy's hand away. She looked back at the boy and noticed he was gone. She sighed defeated.

"What's wrong, Kitten," Mandy asked."You look as if you've just been dumped. Did Dick blow you off again?"

"No!... Well... yeah, but I'm not mopey because of him," Kitten admitted. "It's this boy--"

"Oh! What's his name?" Cindy asked excitedly.

"Uh... um...," Kitten bowed her head. "It's Fang."

"Fang," Mandy repeated, narrowing her eyes. "You mean Fang as in Fang Peterson? The same boy who would put spiders in our lunches whenever he got the chance in middle-school? That Fang?"

Kitten nodded.

"Are you insane?!" Mandy yelled.

"Yeah," said Cindy. "And what about Dick?"

"I still like Dick," Kitten said quickly. "But Fang... he's just so... hunky."

"I can't believe I'm hearing this," Mandy muttered while shaking her head. "Please tell me this is a joke."

"Aren't you two supposed to be my friends and support me?" Kitten asked while glaring at them.

"Yeah but..." Cindy paused, trying to find the right words.

"But what?"

"I thought you didn't like him."

"I didn't. Last year," Kitten said, a smile tugging at her lips. "This year he's just so different. So mysterious..."

"Mysteriously crazy," Mandy blurted out. "The guy roles in gangs. He's bad news not to mention social suicide."

"Like, Mandy, get a clue," Kitten said while rolling her eyes. "If anything Fang would make me go up the social scale. Can't you imagine, me; daddy's princess and him; the bad boy. They'll write songs about us."

Cindy put a finger to her chin in deep thought, taking Kitten seriously. "I think they already have..."

Kitten stood up and grabbed her purse. "Listen, I want Fang and I always get what I want."

With that said Kitten turned her heel and walked away from the lunch room. Kitten rested the strap to her purse on her shoulder and walked the empty halls of Jump City High School. By now most students were either at gym, lunch or locked away in their classrooms so the halls were quiet.

But today they weren't. Kitten could have sworn she heard something behind her. She ignored it and kept on walking.

Someone grabbed her from behind. She opened her mouth to scream but the person quickly covered her mouth with their hand. Before she knew it she was being pushed against the wall. Kitten opened her eyes to see a pair or red eyes looking back at her.

"Do you promise not to scream?"

Kitten nodded and the person who was holding her removed their hand from her mouth.

"Fang?! What the hell is wrong with you?!"

Fang rolled his eyes and clamped his hand over her mouth. "Man you're annoying. I thought you promised to keep shut. Now do as I say and be quiet."

He removed his hand and this time Kitten stood silent. She did, however, glared daggers at him.

"Alright babe, I'm gonna make this as simple as possible for you to comprehend," Fang said coldly. "I'm gonna ask you a question and you're gonna answer me trufully. Got it?"

Kitten nodded dumbly, actually getting a turn on by hiss rude and demanding behavior.

"Okay, I've caught you on more than one occasion looking at me. Why?"

Kitten felt her mouth go dry at the question and didn't answer him. She could feel the heat rise to her cheeks and wondered just how red her face was. If only if she could get to a mirror...

"Hey, what's going on," Fang asked, annoyed by her silence. "I thought you understood the procedure. I ask and you answer."

"I do... I just... You see--"

"Spit it out."

"I was looking at you because I like you!"

Fang backed away from Kitten as if she was fire, suddenly losing the cold hard attitude. "W-what...?"

"You heard me," Kitten said sharply as she smoothed out the wrinkles on her shirt. "Now I have a question for you. Why did you grab me and pull me in here?"

"I thought you might be working for someone."

"Who?"

"Listen... I have a lot of enemies," Fang said quietly. "I'd be best if you'd just forgot about me and this whole thing."

"Don't I even get a response?"

"Response for what?" Fang asked while raising an eyebrow.

"Do you... like.. me?"

Fang stood silent and grinned once the bell rang. "You're not that bad."

With that said he left the room.

---

"So he said he liked you?" Mandy asked while raising a brow. She brought the straw to her soda to her lips while awaiting Kitten's answer and took a sip.

"He didn't say that exactly...," Kitten trailed off. "He said that I wasn't that bad."

"Wow," Mandy said sarcastically. "He's so deep."

"Okay, I get the face that it isn't a 'I like you' or a 'I love you' but it's a start," Kitten proclaimed. "Which is why we're at the mall."

Mandy rose a brow. Kitten had brought them to the mall because of the start of her so called relationship starter with Fang? It didn't make sense. Seeing as Mandy was clearly lost Kitten took this time to explain.

"I want Fang to be my boyfriend so I have to win him over. I've found out that he usually goes to this club called Linger," Kitten explained. "Which is why we brought new clothes. I need to look dazzling if I'm to attract his attention."

"I don't know, Kitten..." Mandy trailed off with concern eating away at her. This didn't seem like a wise idea.

"Don't worry, Mandy," Kitten said with a wave of her hand. "I've got it all planned out."

"What about our parents?"

"Easy, we tell them we're at Cindy's house. Since Cindy is grounded it'll be the perfect cover up."

"Well... it would give me a good excuse to wear my new top," Mandy said with a small grin. "Okay, I'm in."

---

The car came to a stop and Kitten and Mandy stepped out. They had taken a cab to get to Linger and as soon as they stepped out Kitten felt drawn to the club before her. The blinding lights, the crowd of people and pounding music, she felt like she fit in just fine. That was the feeling she got before she stepped on line. Not only did she and Mandy wait about twenty minutes in the chilly cold but as soon as they got to the front the man at the door wouldn't let them in.

"What do you mean we can't get it?!" Kitten shouted as she glared at the man, gritting her teeth and clenching her fist.

"Exactly how it sounds blondie," the man said dryly. "Either you're on the list or have some id."

"But we already showed you our ids." Mandy said exasperated as she rubbed her arms, trying to generate some heat for her body. Wearing a spaghetti strapped top wasn't the best choice for her on a night like this.

"And I'll already told you two that these things are fake," the man said as he shoved the ids back in there hands. He pointed at Kitten. "You're not Chinese." he then pointed at Mandy. "And you're not fat."

"I went on a diet."

"Nice try ladies. Now beat it!"

"Listen," Kitten said sweetly, placing a hand on the man's bicep. "What would I have to in order to get in."

The man laughed and Kitten blinked. She thought flirting was the perfect way to get what you wanted, it always worked in the movies. The man took her wrist and pulled her hands off of him.

"Lady, you are so barking up the wrong tree," he said smirking gleefully. "Security!"

Two men stepped out and took Kitten and Mandy by the shoulders, leading them away from the club despite their kicks and screams. Once they were far away from the door the men turned and left.

Mandy flicked her blonde hair over her shoulder, rolling her green eyes. "Well... that was a terrible waist of time," she looked at Kitten. "Ready to go?"

"No! I am not giving up so easily," Kitten said angrily, stomping her foot. She put a finger to her chin and looked around. "There has to be a way in..."

Something caught her eye. Two teenagers, about her age from what she could tell, were sneaking in through the back alley.

"And I think we just found ours. Come on." Kitten grabbed Mandy's hand and pulled her along to follow the two boys.

The two boy turned the corner and Kitten stopped, causing Mandy to stop as well. They peaked their heads out and saw the two boys along with one large adult. The two boys pulled out a couple of dollars, how much Kitten couldn't tell but it must have been enough because the man at the door let the two boys in through the back door. Kitten and Mandy pulled their heads back and leaned against the wall.

"Did you see that?"

"Ah-huh."

"Do you still want to go through with this?"

"Yeah," Kitten nodded. "Let's go."

They stood up straight and walked towards the man with confidence. They stopped in front of him and locked eyes. He was a strong, stern looking man with bulging muscles. Kitten smirked at him and went through her purse, pulling out two twenty dollar bills.

"Is this enough?" she asked. The man said nothing and snatched the money from her hands. He took a moment to study it before smirking and opening up the door for them.

"Plenty."

Kitten squealed and practically jumped inside, Mandy following her with caution and little enthusiasm. They stepped inside and their mouth's were agape with disbelief. Linger was far more devilish then they imagined it to be. People their own age, perhaps older, were there doing as they pleased. Drinking, smoking, doing drugs and a lot more. It was like the most evil side of high school had doubled within this little club.

Very silently Mandy began to pray.

"Oh my gosh... if my father ever found out I was in a place like this..." Mandy began to whimper.

"Calm down, Mandy," Kitten snapped, her eyes scanning over the crowd. "Our parents won't out." Kitten sighed. "You don't happen to see Fang around do you?"

"I do but... you are not going to like this..."

"What? Where is he? Show me."

Mandy pointed towards a lounge area with red sofas. Kitten gasped at what she saw. Fang was there, but he wasn't alone. A girl was on his lap giggling madly as he whispered something in her ear. Kitten clenched her fist and looked down.

"Let's go, Kitten," Mandy said, placing a hand on her friend's shoulder and glaring towards the area where Fang sat. "He isn't even worth it."

"Mandy, let go of me."

"What?"

Kitten shook Mandy's hand off her shoulder and looked up, her eyes narrowed with a evil glow in her eyes that looked like fire. She marched over to where Fang and this girl were passionately kissing. Kitten coughed but that didn't stop the couple on the sofa before her so she tapped the girl's shoulder.

"Excuse me."

The girl pulled away and glared at Kitten for ruining her fun.

Fang's eyes went wide in surprise. "Kitten? What are you doing here?"

Kitten ignored him and crossed her arms. "I don't mean to be rude but do you mind if I ask you a question?" Kitten asked the girl.

The girl flicked her black hair. "Shot."

"Are you in high school?"

The girl laughed. "Are you joking? I'm in collage."

"Collage huh," Kitten said and the girl nodded. Kitten smirked. "So do most collage girls go for freshman boys in high school?"

The girl gasped and looked over at Fang. "You're in high school?"

Fang chuckled nervously. "Surprise."

The girl slapped him hard against the cheek and grabbed her purse, stomping off. Fang placed a hand against his burning cheek and looked up at Kitten.

"What the hell was that for?!"

"For being a man whore!"

Fang glared at her and stood up, grabbing her by her arm.

"Hey! Let go of me!"

Fang ignored her and dragged her towards the back door where she had come in. Along the way he snatched up Mandy as well. He dragged them both outside despite them both yelling at him.

"Frank, watch this one." Fang said, pushing Mandy towards the man who let them in. Fang dragged Kitten to the corner and pushed her against the wall so they were both out of sight from Mandy and the man known as Frank.

"You asshole! You can't just leave Mandy alone with that guy!" Kitten shouted, pushing Fang.

"Your friend will be fine. Frank is a friend of mine. Now, what the hell was all that back in the club?"

"Why don't you tell me," Kitten snapped, glaring at him. "That girl was hanging all over you."

"So?"

"So? So what about me?!"

"What about you?!"

Kitten huffed and put her hands on her hips. "I can't believe I ever liked you! You're such an ass!"

"And you're a bitch!"

"I hate you!"

"I hate you even more!"

The two of them stood silent, breathing deeply and glaring at each other. Then, without even thinking, they began to kiss each other. Fang wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her closer and Kitten began to run her fingers through his hair. The need for air became overwhelming and they pulled away.

"What the hell was that?" Kitten asked while trying to catch her breath.

"I don't know," Fang said. He grinned. "But I liked it."

Kitten smiled. "It was nice wasn't it."

"Wanna discuss details later?"

"Ah-huh."

"Good." Fang said in a husky voice before attacking her lips with his own once more.

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AND THAT'S HOW KITTEN AND FANG BECAME A COUPLE.

SORRY FOR THE LATE UPDATE BUT I THINK I HAVE SOMETHING THAT WILL MAKE YOU ALL HAPPY.

PREVIEW TO THE SEQUEL OF SICK CYCLE CAROUSEL - Hanging By A Moment: Chapter 1.

Wally shrugged as he opened the front door to his house for her. "Would you believe me if I said it was a wardrobe malfunction?"

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"After all the drama that happened last year," said Kori. "Not a chance." She took Dick's hand in her own and smiled affectionally at him. "But at least this time we're together."

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Roy shook his head. "It's probably all in my imagination," he told himself. "She's probably just irritated that school is starting again." Roy nodded his head, positive that was the answer.

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"Dorky is more I like it." Toni muttered to Alain who nodded in agreement.

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"Well that was a complete waste of time," droned Raven as she began to walk away. "I'm going to class."

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"Alright," Jenn began, turning serious. "Do you mind telling me what's wrong?"

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