Disclaimer: I don't own Sky High, just my Oc's. Someone asked me how the person in my last chapter glared when he had a cuncussion. A better question is, "How do those people change so dang fast?"

"I like Ariel, but it's too Little Mermaid. How about Arianna? That one's a definite maybe. I saw this show once and there was a dog named Akamaru, and another one where the cat was named Salem. No, those don't fit. Tsukiko? Yeah, unless I think of another name it's between Tsukiko and Arianna. "

I rambled on about my new kitten to Tai who just sat there listening. It may not appear like he was paying any attention to me to the casual observer since he currently had his nose in a book. But trust me, he was listening to everything I said. Want proof? Right after I'd finished he spoke up

"You shouldn't get too attached to it. It probably won't survive."

My cheerful demeanor dropped ever so slightly

"Not if I have anything to say about it."

I replied stubbornly

"You only have so much say in these sorts of things, Bella."

He reminded me calmly

The truth is when I put my mind to something I like to believe that with hard work I can accomplish it. It's tough for me to admit when things are out of my control, so I usually don't bother entertaining the idea. Deep breath. In through nose and out the mouth.

"I am going to save this kitten's life, Tai."

He didn't say anything as though it wasn't worth responding to

"You know what your real problem is? You don't care about anything. You'll never get a girlfriend if you insist on acting so dull."

Dull? I'm usually going on about how cool he is. He picked up on that obviously, which I just ignored. I was right, of course. He had no joy for anything. I can't remember him ever setting his mind to something because he's never seemed to care enough. Maybe if he was motivated by something he wouldn't be so bored all the time. Who knows? He might even learn how to smile. Whoa, one thing at a time. Okay, know I have two things on my to do list. Well, technically three counting the upcoming test. Other than that: save kitten's life (I guess four things including finding a name for the kitten) and..

"Tai, I don't care what it takes, from this point forward I'll make it my personal mission to find something that motivates you to do, um.. stuff!"

I announced, popping out of my seat to point at him dramatically.

It was so on. No way was I going to leave him alone until my mission was complete.

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Someone asked me to homecoming. Again. I was a little thrown off at first seeing as how I hardly knew the person. Then I kind of got used to random guys asking me.

"Thanks, but I'm already going with Tai. We're going to pick out my dress this weekend."

I told him

"Really?"

He obviously didn't believe Tai would do that sort of stuff

"Apparently."

"Wait, she didn't even bother asking you first?"

Random guy whose name I can't remember chuckled a little

Okay, I admit I have a bad habit of just assuming Tai will do things. But you can't exactly blame me. He does this thing all the time where he grumbles or ignores me, yet ultimately does whatever I say. It's so much fun! Besides, it's not like I force him to.

"If Tai doesn't want to go with me he has a right to say so."

I pointed out, placing my hands on my hips.

"Doesn't matter."

He shrugged

Which in my mind translates to, 'I want to go with Bella, I just don't want to admit it.'

Even if that isn't the case ( which it is) it doesn't change the fact that he didn't tell me no.

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So that weekend I subjected Tai to hours of waiting for me to pick out the perfect dress.

"What about this one?"

I held up a burgundy backless dress.

"What do you think of it?"

He replied with a question

"Well, I like it,"

"Then it's great. Get it."

"But I'm not sure it's my size, and it's not the only one I like. There's this blue one that might look better on me."

"Bella."

Tai practically interrupted me again

"Anything would be perfect on you."

Seeing as how Tai isn't one for giving compliments I quirked an eyebrow and smirked at him.

"Are you just saying that because you want to go?"

I asked him

"Yes."

He admitted unashamed

"It's a nice compliment, so you get points for that. I need to pick out the right dress, though. The Homecoming dance is special."

I explained

I folded my hands together as I started to imagine it. Maybe I should volunteer to help. No, sidekicks only get grunt work. I mean, every task is important, I don't have a problem with doing those sorts of things. I just don't care for the discrimination.

"What's so special about it? We'll have three more after this."

He was right and I giggled a little

"Good point."

So roughly five minutes later I was carrying a bag containing my dress.