Author's Note:

So this is the longest chapter I've done to date but I think you all deserve it :)
The next two chapter will be a lot shorter and I apologise for that but I didn't know how to make them longer :)

Disclaimer : *insert very posh worded disclaimer here* I would love to own my candy love but I don't so yeah...

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Castiel parked the car and let me get out. I started walking away and then realised I forgot my bag. I walked back to the car to see Castiel standing holding my satchel I grabbed it off him.

"Thanks." I said and once again started walking away.

"No problem Rapunzel, isn't that what boyfriends are for?" As soon as I heard those words I turned so I was facing him.

"W-what?!" I was surprised. Very surprised.

"I'm guessing you haven't read the 'Sweet Amoris Express' ?"

"No I haven't, why would I? That paper is full of gossip and Peggy's made-up stories."

Just as I said that Castiel reached behind into his car. He took out a newspaper and passed it over to me. It read 'Sweet Amoris Express' I didn't know why he wanted me to read it so much. Then I looked at it properly, on the first page was a massive headline 'Sweet Amoris New Couple?'. Underneath it there was lots of pictures of me and Castiel dancing and just generally messing about. Then there was that picture where he was spinning me around. I looked up. I was so shocked and Castiel was just laughing.

"What The F-?! Peggy is going to regret this." I said and walked away towards the school.

I stormed in, forgetting completely about my ankle, well not completely it hurt like hell I just didn't care. I made my way to the 'Sweet Amoris Express' headquarters. I opened the door and saw everyone furiously typing away at their computers and Peggy sat at a desk speaking to some child. When the child turned around I realise that it was the same one that took pictures of me and Castiel.

"Peggy how fucking dare you?!" I screamed in her face. She stood up and made her way around the desk so that she was stood in front of me.

"What did I do Scar?"

"What you fucking did is what you always do. Publish gossip and your made-up stories because no one gives a shit. All they want is to be on the front page. Well I definitely don't! Now you either get back every single copy of this newspaper and burn it or you will regret it!" I screamed.

"I'm sorry I just can't do that. I will have you know that I only publish the truth."

"The TRUTH. Why the hell did you say that me and Castiel were together then?!"

"Because clearly from the photos you are. I also saw you getting out of his car just before, he drives you to school. I'm sorry if that's not the behaviour of a boyfriend then I don't know what is."

"I got fucking lost and couldn't walk so he drove me to school. I had asked Lysander but he was in the middle of a lesson so he sent Castiel!"

"Robin write this down. Castiel rescued her."

"Are you kidding me! I am going to kill you!"

I was about to slap Peggy when I felt myself being pulled back. I started kicking, I wanted to hit her so much.

"Calm down Rapunzel, you're not helping anyone."

I was lifted and put over his shoulder.

"Castiel let go of me now! She had no fucking right to say that. She's so out of order, someone needs to punch her in the face."

"Well let someone else do it. I don't really think it would go down well with little old lady if a new student got in trouble."

"Since when do you care. I certainly don't. Now let go!"

"Not until you calm down."

I decided to give up kicking and screaming. I was now looking around. I had no idea where we were, well I knew we were in a dark hallway. I felt one of Castiel's hand let go and look go through his pocket. He opened a door and made his way up the stairs, me still on his shoulder. Then we stepped out and the wind and fresh air hit me.

"Where are we?" I asked calmly this time.

"See for yourself."

He slowly put me down in front of him and grabbed my shoulders, then he turned me around.

We were on a rooftop. More precisely, the schools rooftop. It was beautiful. Like a little kid I ran up to the barrier and started looking out on the horizon.

"Wow! How come I haven't heard anyone talk about this place?" I asked.

"Because hardly anyone knows about this place, bar the golden boy, me, Lys and little old lady."

"Now me as well."

"Yeah, now you as well. But you don't get to just come here anytime you like. You have to get keys first."

"Keys? And how did you get the keys may I ask?" I started walking, well limping, towards him with a cheeky grin on my face.

"I have my ways. Don't you worry you pretty, little head Rapunzel." He smirked and walked behind the air conditioner.

"Er...Castiel? What are you doing?" I asked stepping closer.

"Getting these." He said reappearing again putting a packet of cigarettes in his pocket. He already had a cigarette lit in his hand.

"Oh no you are not! I told you, no smoking around me!" I said trying to grab the cigarette out of his hand but he was smarter this time. He put his hand high to stop me from getting them. He was taller than me by a head so even if I jumped I wouldn't be able to get it.

"Jump for it." He laughed.

"Childish." I said simply, not even giving him the satisfaction of trying to get it. He brought the cigarette to his mouth and inhaled it. He then blew the smoke in my face.

"Castiel!" I shouted trying to put a stern voice on, instead it came out more like a whine.

"What?" He mimicked me.

"What is it that bothers you so much about cigarettes?" He asked walking towards me. He was getting too close so I started walking backwards, nearing the door.

"The smell is disgusting, I cannot stand it. It's not attractive."

"Have you ever tried it to see what it tastes like?" He said edging closer.

"No. I don't really want to." I replied.

I kept walking backwards and I knew it was just a matter of time until I hit the door behind me. I took three more steps back and I was out of space. My back was now flat against the wall and all I could do is look into Castiel's grey eyes. They were scaring me slightly, when I looked into them it looked like there was a storm in his heard, making his eyes go so grey. I kept watching his eyes and he little twitch in his jaw. He then took the cigarette in his mouth and inhaled. He didn't blow the smoke out this time.

All of a sudden I felt Castiel's lips on mine. I was shocked, it was so unexpected. I couldn't help but get pulled into the moment, his lips were so soft and moist. His mouth started moving in a familiar rhythm and his hands moved from his side to my waist, his hands joining on my spine. He was slowly blowing smoke into my mouth but I didn't mind, what surprised me the most though was that I didn't pull away like I should have. I knew I should but I simply didn't want to. I wrapped my hands around his neck and although his head was already slightly bowed down to reach me, I still had to stand on my tip toes to have the full experience. I wished he would stop it there and just make some sarcy comment about me being pathetic. That is a lie, I didn't want him to stop, I definitely didn't want him to call me pathetic. Slowly the kiss started getting deeper and deeper. I was enjoying myself more that I should. This was the guy I hated, well disliked at least. I felt the warm and soft tip of his tongue lick the seal of my lips. That's when I knew I should stop before it got any more serious that it already was. I unwrapped my hands and dropped from my toes to standing properly, at the same time taking my lips away from his.

Few moments later the realisation of what just happened kicked in. I was so annoyed at Castiel, it actually made me upset to the point where a tear dropped down from my eye. I hated myself for that kiss. I hate Castiel more, that he just simply stepped away with a smirk on his face made it even worse. I didn't know what to do so I simply wiped my tears, turned around, opened the door and ran.

I was going to run out of the door when I heard the tannoy 'Would all students please report to the main hall. thank you'. I decided to see what it was about. When I got there, everybody was already standing around with their friends. The place was really crowded and loud. I could ony faintly hear the old lady say something about the exams. I knew about the exams. I studied for them with my sister. Yes, my sister. Nathaniel helped as well. I decided to leave.

I made my way to tree that I sat in the first day I was here and climbed it. When I was sure I wasn't going to fall and felt comfortable, I took ut my notebook and started writing and humming a melody to myself quietly. I wrote a whole song in about an hour. I was getting tired sitting in that tree just thinking about everything. One thing in particular. Well person; Castiel to be exact. I brushed all the thoughts of him away and climbed down.

Taking a deep breath in I stepped into my next class. Music. The only class I really enjoyed, well apart from Drama. Also one of the only classes that Castiel turned up for. When I walked in Castiel was sat in his usual place, next to me. The seats were just a circle of bean bags that you sat on. Music was a chilled out lesson and the teacher, was really nice. Castiel was sat next to me because on the third day here in Sweet Amoris, when I walked into class there was no one there, I took a seat and then when he walked in, I was sat next to Castiel. I would have moved but Mr.C told us that we had to stay in those seats for the rest of the ear. Joys of sitting next to the redhead.

I slumped down next to him but looked away, I didn't want to look at him at all. Not after what happened.

"What's happening Cinderella?" He asked in a jokey way.

"Cinderella! Are you serious?!" I asked. I couldn't stop myself.

"Yeah, you just ran away, so you're Cinderella now." He said still jokingly.

"Whatever. I don't care anymore." I said with no expression on my face or in my voice.

I was making notes on the circle of fifths in my music book when the principal came storming into the class room. Her usually perfect, grey bun was all messy and she didn't look very happy. Her eyes made her way around and set on me... or Castiel.

"Miss Richardson. Mr Evans. In my office NOW!"

We simultaneously stood up and walked towards the door. Castiel was opened the door and was about to walk out but I pushed past him, grabbed the door and slammed it. Hoping tha it went right in his face. I walked fast making sure to stay ahead of him. When we got to the office I entered it on my own, leaving him trailing behind. I sat down in one of the seats and waited for the old lady to begin. Castiel ame in with a stern look on his face, he sat down in the other seat.

"Now you are probably wondering why you are here" She said, calmer tone than last time.

"You both knew very well that there was a meeting this morning. You both chose to ignore that. I won't punish you for that...yet but to let you know about the meeting. There will be a competition. Well, a competition of sorts. Some students have proposed an idea of Sweet Amoris holding a talent show right here in our beautiful building. I was overruled by the teachers and the students when I said no, even though I am the headmistress. Back to my point, everyone from your year has to take part somehow, whether it would be actually taking part and showing off all your amazing talents or helping out back-stage. Now what will it be Mr Evans? Miss Richardson?...Oh I nearly forgot. The prize will be going to a recording studio or going to see a performance of your choice on broadway or getting a private lesson with a famous dance teacher... or something that has to do with your talent whatever it may be."

I thought for a while about what I was going to do about the talent show. There was a few choices of what to be involved in because there was so many things. From lights and selling confectionary to performing.

I could play the piano...

Nope.

Whats next?

Sing maybe...

Nope, move on. Next!

Dance?

Could work.

Yeah go for dancing.

You're not very good at helping out.

Whilst my mind was having a little battle with itself Castiel spoke up saying that he will be joining the talent show with Lysander, as a group. He was very confident in the fact that he would win. I just laughed a little. I could tolerate the smirky, make-fun-of-everyone Castiel but the extremely arrogant and cocky? Not so much. He raised and eyebrow at me and I pretended like I was coughing. The principal looked at me again.

"Umm I'll go fo joining the talent show thank." I said

"Okay and what will you be doing?" She asked slightly surprised.

"Dancing. Now may I leave?" I asked annoyed at her for keeping me for so long.

"Yes of course. You may both leave now. I look forward to seeing you in the talent show."

I walked out of the office grabbing my bad and pushing in front of Castiel. Hitting him with my bag in the process. Of course that was by accident...Okay maybe I did it on purpose but he deserved it. I was on my way to my lesson when some one grabbed me and slung me over their shoulder. It was obvious who it was and he had to stop doing that. It was getting old, not to mention very annoying.

"Let go of me! What the hell Castiel!" He let go of me when we were at the tree, away from everyone.

"I can ask you the same! What the hell was all that about?!" He looked angry.

"I don't know what you are talking about." I said rolling my eyes.

"Don't give me that shit. You know exactly what I'm talking about. First you run away, then you push past me and walk off, then you once again walk off!" He said.

"1. I really don't have to explain myself to you Castiel. 2. Well there's no number two. I simply don't have to do anything you say." I said. I didn't feel like telling him anything. I was doing my best to avoid him the past few days and it had worked well but no, he had to go and ruin it by dragging me off. I looked at him and he took the strap of my bag and pushed it off of my shoulder so that it fell to the ground before walking off.

Oh mature Castiel

Real mature.

What are 5?!

***TIME SKIP***

Two days later and it was the day of the talent show which had the most creative name I've probably ever heard...yep you guessed it, it was called... Sweet Amoris' Got Talent. Me and Rosa were backstage doing last-minute preparations and fixings, well she was. She wasn't taking part in the real competition but she helped the costumes and was presenting it. That was also why I now had to wear a flowing, beige chiffon dress. She decided that it would suit contemporary dancing perfectly as it looked angelic. She was sort of right but I really didn't want to wear a fancy costume.

Amber was on stage with her doggies. They entered as a girl group and to be frank, they were terrible. I'm not saying that just because I hate her. They were in fact terrible. Their performance got cut shortly by Rosa. She just told the guys backstage to cut the music and walked on thanking them for their performance. They were very shocked but for once Amber didn't throw a hissy fit. Maybe it was because the auditorium was filled with people, people who had connections. She came off the stage and made sure to shuv me into the nearest wall on her way back. I was next and the last act would be Castiel and Lysander.

I walked out to the stage and stood in my starting place. I cleared my mind of everything and just focused on the music and the lyrics. I looked up and nodded at the sound technician so that he would start the music. I wasn't fazed by the audience. I pretended that they weren't there. I loved to dance and that's all that mattered in that moment. When I finished I heard clapping and I couldn't stop smiling. I walked off stage and bumped into Castiel and Lysander. Me and Castiel hadn't spoken since the time under the tree. I looked at them both and smiled.

"Good luck guys." I said. Castiel just scoffed and walked past me. Lysander smiled at me. Castiel was ready to go on he was just waiting for Lysander to join him.

"Thank you Scar. Your dancing was beautiful. Ignore Castiel he's just being a child." He said. I smiled and walked away into the green room which wasn't even green. It was purple. I sat down on one of the plush couches and started thinking.

Is he being a child really?
Or am I being the child?
You're the child
You're not helping here.
I am you asked a question and I gave you an answer.
Maybe I am being a child
I'm avoiding him because he kissed me.
I'm going to speak to him.

After Castiel and Lysander were done we had a little break whilst the judges; the teachers decided on the 1st 2nd and 3rd place. These would all get a prize. Castiel ignored me and Lysander just smiled. This wasn't really the place to talk since there were so many people around. Then Rosa came to get us as they were announcing who won and so on. It was all very exciting. Rosa was smiling when she went on stage. She stood in the middle and the lights were dimmed, tension music was playing whilst she was reading the card to herself.

"In third place..." Then she waited for literally about a minute before carrying on.

"Melody Straughn!" She announced. I was slightly surprised. I expected Melody to come first, she played the violin. It was really beautiful but what did you expect from a girl named Melody. She went out on stage as people clapped and stood next to Rosa. Rosa congratulated her before starting the second place announcement.

"In second place..." She said and did exactly the same as she did when she announced the third place.

"Scarlett Richardson!" She announced. I stood backstage clapping for Scarlett before someone pushed me slightly. It was Castiel. I glared at him.

What the hell is he doing?!

Childish much.

"What the heck was that for Castiel?!"

"Get on stage!" He said back. I looked at him slightly confused.

"And why would I do that?"

"Maybe because your name has just been called out dumbass!" Amber cut in before literally shoving me on stage. I walked slowly towards Rosa. Everyone clapped and Rosa congratulated me.

"Took you long enough." She said through her smile and clenched teeth.

"And the winner of Sweet Amoris' Got Talent is..." The wait seemed never-ending. It felt like hours before she decided to finally call out who won.

"Castiel Evans and Lysander Simmons!" She said and We all clapped like crazy, yes that includes me. I was happy for them. They came out on stage. Lysander bowed and waved at a few people whilst Castiel just walked on with more swagger than usual but the same old cocky grin on.

Authors Note:

So yeah this chapter was a more serious one :( I like writing light-hearted chapters but meh... this needed to be done.

Dark Angel and Dark Star- I am so glad you like the story so far. Scarett's little mini thoughts and arguments in her head... yeah they're just... different. They kind of break up the tension. They're actually more what I think but I'm sure if Scarlett was real she'd think so too :P Lysander is a Victorian sex god, what can I say :) I'm glad it's at least a tiny bit funny. I'm not a very funny person so yeah :P Anyway I hope you enjoyed this chapter just as much, even though it's more serious.

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