Why hello there. It's been, what, half a year? *hides and smiles sheepishly* Yah. Even if they seem pretty pathetic, here are my reasons:
1. Two words: writer's block.
2. I kinda went out of the GONE fandom for a while, but I recently re-read them and fell back in love with the whole fandom.
3. I started high school this year (for those of you who live in America, I think I would be in middle school), and the homework is a stress overload.
I would also like to briefly answer some reviews:
Guest: I have always imagined Diana's family being extremely wealthy, but I get what you're saying. Also, like I said at the start of this story, they are going to end up dating in this, even though they don't start dating canonically until GONE. Overall, thanks for the feedback.
The Doctor (guest): Thanks for the positive feedback, it's always nice to hear what people like about your story. Also, as a side note, are you a fan of Doctor Who? I'm a complete whovian, so I just had to ask :).
FAYZlover101: I have the same feelings as you about Kyle and Isabelle. Thanks for the feedback!
Also I would like to say a quick thank you to Nobody has no body for reviewing, and everyone else who I haven't mentioned.
Now on with the story!
CHAPTER 4:
"What was that all about?" Carmen asked. Diana hesitated for a moment and then proceeded to reply, "Nothing important. Anyway, where were we?"
"So," Iris began. "There's this one guy, his name's Kyle, who I think is, like, hot as."
"OOOH!" Carmen squealed. Her and Iris were always the most boy-crazed out of all of them.
"Wait," Diana interjected. "Kyle as in Kyle Dawson?"
"Yes! Do you know him?" Iris replied in her bubbly voice.
"Yeah, he's a total prick, but you know, I won't judge your opinion." Diana replied.
Iris looked hurt.
"Um, you did just judge her taste in boys then, Diana." Delilah pointed out.
"No, I didn't."
"Yes, you did." Iris perked up, glaring at Diana.
"I did not!" Diana gave Iris her best death stare.
"You so did!"
"Did not!"
"Did too!"
"Did no-"
"GUYS!" Carmen decided to break up the argument. "Seriously? You're acting like 2 year olds! Quit it!"
Iris ducked her head shamefully, but Diana did quite the opposite.
"Did not," she muttered.
"Diana, why do you always have to get the last word! Why can't you shut up for once?" Iris suddenly shrieked. Then, her voice reduced to a whisper. "Why can't you, just for once, say something nice about the guy I like." Diana looked at Iris in disbelief. Iris stared her back down, however her death stare was weak. Iris then proceeded to raise her voice and yell "WHY DOES ALL THE ATTENTION HAVE TO BE ON YOU, 24/7!" Carmen was shocked. This was so unlike Iris, and Carmen knew it wasn't going to end well.
"Get out." Diana murmured.
"What?" Iris asked.
"I said get out!" Diana screamed suddenly.
"Diana, I'm sorry, I didn't mean it, I don't know what came over me, I-"
"GET. THE. FUCK. OUT! GET OUT OF MY DORM!" Diana hollered.
Delilah took Iris' hand. Iris was completely reduced to tears.
"Come on, Iris. I think it's time we left." Delilah shot one last menacing glare at Diana and left, comforting Iris. As soon as the door shut, it opened once more.
"Oh, am I interrupting something?" Asked Isabelle, shocked at the sight of Diana, who was shaking with fury.
"Just come in, Isabelle. And be quiet." Carmen told the pink-clad girl. Isabelle did as she was told, and swiftly changed into her pyjamas. Carmen was stunned to see that she slept in a black Fallout Boy t-shirt and a pair of grey shorts. However, a little bit of the Isabelle Carmen knew still shone through, as she paired the bedtime ensemble with pink bunny slippers and a pink silk sleeping mask. Isabelle climbed into bed.
"Diana, I'm heading off to bed. I'm really tired." Carmen told her friend.
"Okay. I'll do the same." Diana replied with a shaky voice. Carmen suspected she was terrified that she had just ruined her friendship with 2 of the 3 girls she got along with. Honestly, Carmen wouldn't be surprised if she had. The two girls changed into their PJ's, Diana wearing a tight singlet and a pair of Victoria's Secret underwear, and Carmen in a Taylor Swift t-shirt and tracksuit pants. Carmen considered saying goodnight to Diana but decided against it. Diana and Carmen both got into their separate beds and drifted off to sleep.
Caine was furious. He'd gone back to his dorm to find Drake absent, so he went to bed and had a magnificent dream about Diana. Alas, however, when he awoke he found Drake asleep on the floor and something far, far worse.
"DRAKE!" Caine bellowed. Drake stirred. "DRAKE!" This time, Drake's eyes flittered open.
"Wharr?" he slurred.
"YOU'VE BROKEN MY WARDROBE AND PUT MY BLAZER IN THE TOILET AGAIN!" Caine fumed.
"Oh, yeah, that. Why did you wake me up for that?" Drake said, closing his eyes.
Caine focused and managed to fling Drake across the room and into an open wardrobe, then scurry off and use his powers to fish his blazer out of the toilet.
"AAGH!" Caine heard Drake yell from inside the wardrobe.
"Dude, it's 8, class starts at 9, you needed to wake up anyway," Caine called back, pulling his school shirt on after tossing his soaked blazer over the towel rack.
Caine emerged from the bathroom to find Drake in his boxers and shirt. Caine grabbed a random pair of pants from the ground, (he couldn't tell the difference between his and Drake's) and pulled them on. After doing some more preparing (brushing teeth, combing hair etc.) he headed down too breakfast with Drake. Caine checked his wristwatch and saw that the time was 8:25 am.
Diana was absent, so Caine sat down at their normal table with Drake. Damn, Caine thought. Why do girls take so long to get ready? All he really wanted to do was talk to Diana about the previous night.
"Drake, do me a favour and get us some breakfast." Caine ordered.
"Sure," Drake replied and queued up. Caine spotted Diana entering the cafeteria. She slid down next to him.
"Your blazer's damp." Was the first thing she said.
"Um, yeah…" Caine trailed off in embarrassment. "Look, about last night, I- "At that moment, Drake arrived with 2 trays of toast, scrambled eggs and bacon.
"I'm not getting any for Diana." He said quickly. "Also, I forgot to say yesterday, but is it possible that I may have developed any, you know," Drake dropped his voice to a whisper, "powers, over the holidays?" Diana sighed and grabbed his arm.
"Nope," She smirked. Caine then remembered she had no food.
"Would you like me to get you some breakfast?" He offered.
"Nope, from now on I'm skipping breakfast. I really need to cut down on some calories." Diana replied. She suddenly looked up, and Caine followed her gaze. Iris and Delilah walked past. Iris wouldn't look at either of them and seemed… upset. Delilah on the other hand gave Diana a death stare that could give Diana herself a run for her money. When they had gone, Delilah pulled the notepad and pen out of her bag and scribbled down another name onto the list.
Delilah Phelps