Hey! I've finished the next chapter, but I guess that's pretty obvious! But as you guys must already know, I often state the obvious. It's a nasty habit I just happened to pick up! :)

But I just want to say, that things are going to be VERY interesting in this chapter (wicked grin)! Oh this is going to be fun!

Thank you to all of you for reviewing my story! You guys are awesome! Where would a writer be without their fans support!? No where, that's for sure!

But I'm going to stop babbling, so you can read the chapter! This is all about Holly and Arty, not about the insane author (and yes, I just admitted that I'm insane, but aren't we all? :))

A Series of Unfortunate Events

Holly hurriedly unpacked her bag, drifting into a blind panic. School was due to start in fifteen minutes, and she still wasn't finished unpacking her bags!

And the worst part was that she had no idea where her first class was. She had no map, and Luke had already moved on to his first class.

Finally, Holly's resolve shattered. She grabbed her bags, then tipped them over, spilling their contents onto the floor of her closet. She dumped the bags in the corner of her room, and then made a beeline for the door, her heart racing.

Usually, she was calm in high pressure situations, but this was different. She had no idea what punishment would be given to tardy students.

An image of a belt crossed her mind, and she flung the door open, desperate to get moving.

She hurriedly locked the door, but suddenly felt a frantic tapping on her shoulder.

Swearing under her breath, Holly turned round to face whoever it was.

A girl with caramel and blonde hair and whiskey colored eyes was bouncing up and down on the spot before her, a cheery smile on her face.

Holly's heart ground to a halt, as she recognized the girl. It was the same girl who had made the luggage train earlier.

Suddenly, the girl broke into a frenzy of chatter, still bouncing around like a mad thing.

"Hi! Oh…my…GOSH! You must be a newbie! This is sooooo cool!! Who are you?! What's your name?! What's your favorite color!? Mines purple! Oh my soul, purple is a fabulous color! Oh, by the way, my name is Susannah Gibson! It's so nice to meet you!"

Holly stared at the girl in disbelief.

What the hell?! Is this child on steroids?! No one can be this high without some form of drugs!

Holly's police officer instincts kicked in, and her fingers were literally itching to do a narcotics test on the hyper active girl before her.

Her hand drifted down to her hip, searching for her Neutrino. When her hand closed on air, Holly sighed inwardly.

"My name is Holly O'Connor. Yes I'm new here."

Suddenly Susannah exploded into a fit of bouncing, and she grabbed hold of Holly's arm.

"I knew it! This is awesome!! We can be best friends! I'll show you all the best people! You're going to love it here! Oh, and I just have to show you the guys! You'll fall head over heels!"

Holly pulled her arm away, her eyes following Susannah. The prospect of spending the day with this drug crazed girl was about as appealing as being locked in a Honeymoon suite with a hormonally crazed troll.

Holly's mind raced, trying desperately to find a solution.

Suddenly, a plan formed in her mind. It was desperate, but it was fool proof.

Holly let out a startled gasp, her eyes widening in fake shock.

"Oh my gosh, who is that snogging that guy in the corner! Right over there! Who on earth is that stupid! Honestly, that girl looks like a complete hooker!" Holly cried out, pointing over Susannah's shoulder dramatically.

Susannah let out a cry of alarm, turning round on the spot, craning her neck and dancing on the spot, trying to catch a glance at the supposed fornicators.

Holly took her chance.

Spinning on the spot, Holly tore down the corridor, running as fast as her new legs could carry her. She sped down the halls, till suddenly her progress came to a halt, as she skidded around a corner and crashed into someone.

Both of them were sent flying, skidding across the floor, till they finally came to rest against a wall. Holly found herself lying on something soft. From the way it moved up and down, she came to the conclusion that she was actually lying on top of someone.

Holly groaned, screwing her eyes shut. She didn't want to have to explain herself. And besides, this person was soft and warm. She felt as if all her troubles were being washed away, as if this person was her safe haven.

Suddenly, the person sat up, and Holly's hands clamped onto the person's arms, and she buried her head into its chest, moaning in protest. The thought of getting up now was too horrible. She felt perfectly fine with the idea of lying here for the rest of the day. Hang classes! She had no idea why, but lying here just felt…right.

Suddenly, the person stiffened, and Holly opened her eyes, and looked up.

A startled gasp escaped her, as her mind shut down completely.

She was staring into the face of Artemis Fowl the second. His eyes were wide with shock, and his mouth was hanging open in disbelief. Apparently, he was as shocked as she was, most probably more.

Holly averted her gaze, and then realized their position.

She was sitting in his lap, her knees straddling him. Their bodies were pressed tightly together, so close that she could feel the rapid rise and fall of his chest. She could even feel his warm, sweet breath against her cheek.

She looked up into his face again, and gulped when she saw how close their faces were. If she moved just the slightest bit forwards…

Holly shivered, as she fought the urge to kiss his lips. He was so close…it was too tempting.

Why waste the opportunity? You know you want this! A voice in the back of her mind whispered.

Holly gasped in shock, and hurriedly pushed herself up, moving away from him. Artemis tried to protest, but Holly was already fleeing down the corridor, looking for a way to escape.

Holly found a store room, and hurried inside, slamming the door behind her. She pressed herself against the door, breathing heavily.

"Shit, shit, shit! This is not happening!" she panted, shaking her head.

Suddenly, the image of Artemis flashed across her eyes.

She saw him, staring down at her, his mouth slightly open, his tongue just visible. She felt his warm chest pressed to hers, and the heat of his lap. She felt his warm breaths caress her cheek, and the feel of his chest rising and falling, pressing itself harder into her every time he breathed.

Holly groaned in longing, her legs trembling. She felt her heart beat faster, and her mind drifted off into a warm state of bliss.

Then she snapped back to reality, and swore at herself viciously. Obviously, a lot hadn't seemed to of changed when she came back from the past.

Talk about getting in touch with her inner teenager.

But, she new these were lies.

She couldn't just explain away her feelings. They went deeper than that! Things had definitely changed.

And it certainly wasn't because of adolescence.

She had thought that her feelings towards Artemis would end when she changed back. She thought it would all be over.

Obviously, she was highly mistaken.

Then, another question popped into her head, causing her to bang her head against the door.

Why did I run?

She was afraid. Why? She had no idea.

Pull yourself together! You've just made life harder for yourself! You have to tell him eventually!

After a full minute of debating with herself, Holly opened the door slowly, and stepped outside. When she saw that the passage was empty, she turned around to close the door behind her.

Suddenly, a low cry escaped her lips, and she jumped back.

Artemis was leaning against the wall just next to the door, his eyes closed. His arms were stuffed in his pockets, and he was lounging against the wall, looking all the world like a contented cat.

Abruptly, his eyes flashed open, and his trade mark vampire grin spread across his lips.

Holly trembled, and her heart began to race all the faster.

"Good morning, Captain Holly Short. This really is a pleasant surprise!" he said, his voice sly.

Suddenly, he pushed away from the wall, and before Holly could so much as blink, he was standing before her, just a hairs breadth away.

"But I must admit, you do seem different some how." He grinned, looking her up and down.

Holly opened her mouth to speak, but no words came out.

Artemis cocked an eyebrow, and he came closer, pushing her up against a wall.

"What's the matter?" he breathed, grinning maliciously, "Cat got your tongue?"

Holly was silently panicking. How had he cornered her like this? He was trapping her, giving her no room for escape. His body was still pressed to hers, and his hands were resting against the wall on either side of her face. He was so close…

"Oh gods!" she gasped, shaking her head wildly.

Artemis frowned slightly.

"What's wrong, Holly? Don't you like this?" he whispered, touching her cheek with his fingertips.

Inside, Holly was screaming in sudden rage and horror. What was he thinking!? How on earth could he be so…cruel!? She thought that Artemis had moved on, changed. Why was he suddenly acting like his old self?!

But that wasn't the truth. The truth was much more problematic. Artemis was still his same normal self, and Holly knew this.

But what was he playing at?!

Artemis stopped grinning, and his face became softer. He tilted his head slightly, looking into her hazel eyes with his own dark blue ones.

At that moment, Holly's instincts took hold of her.

There was either fight, or flight.

Holly chose flight.

With a hard shove to his chest, Holly pushed him away, and for the third time that day, began to run down the corridor, as if her life depended on it.

She skidded around a corner, and finally, the grand staircase came into view.

She didn't even pause, just carried on running.

With a leap, she jumped, soaring down the stairs. She wasn't particularly worried. She knew this feat was do able. And besides, she had been in worse situations than this.

As the floor rushed up to meet her, Holly bent her knees, and braced herself.

She landed on her feet, bending her knees to fight the impact. As she landed, she pushed off, using her new found momentum to add to her speed, as she raced out the double doors.

She took a moment to appreciate the fresh air, and then carried on, running toward the path she and Luke had taken earlier. She raced down the path, running towards the main school building. Her mind was racing, and she made a solem outh that she would punch Artemis through his smug face for forcing her into a corner like that!

He is such a...a...IDIOT! Is that what he thinks is going to put him in my good books?! Honestly, how stupid can someone get?!

Artemis, on the other hand, was still in the corridor where she left him, a wicked grin on his face. With a sadistic chuckle, he began to follow her.

But inside, he was silently shouting at himself.

He hadn't been able to control himself. When he saw her, standing there, so perfect and beautiful, whatever control he had left shattered. He hadn't meant to be so...sadistic, but it had been hard. Every nerve in his body was screaming at him, demanding that he kissed her, touched her, anything to fill the hole inside.

His old personality had resurfaced briefly, and he felt ashamed. He had seen the horror and fear in her eyes, and it had made him instantly regret his actions. Underneath his wicked grin, his resistance was crumbling. He feared that he had lost her. After everything he had done to her, he wouldn't blame her if she never wanted him to touch her again.

But, there was a spark of hope.

While he was staring into her eyes, he had seen her eyes film over in something that can only be described as want and longing.

Artemis chuckled, walking down the grand staircase.

"Maybe she does feel something." he murmured, his heart filled with hope.

It's finished (well there's me stating the obvious again :)!)! I really hope you all enjoyed this chapter!

Oh, and I know, Arty and Holly seem abit ooc, but hopefully it still sounds awesome (but if you don't think their ooc, then tell me please!) ! I just love Arty being sadistic and trying to seduce her! Hahaha

Please, review this chapter! But no flamers! I'm desperate for more reviews! Pleeeeeeeeeeeease!

I'm going on holiday soon, so I might not beable to update soon, but if I can, i will! So keep your fingers crossed!

Bye bye for now!;)