Chapter 13
Brooklyn stared at the disk as if it meant life and death itself.
Who...sent me this? What is it? Did I do something wrong?...again?, Brooklyn thought, not noticing Armin staring at her with a blank expression on his face.
'Well if you're not going to put that disk into a computer, I'll take it and~'; hearing this Brooklyn took the disk and letter in her hands and ran out of the classroom.
The only computer I know of in this school is...the one in the Student Council room...or...the principals..
Shaking her head, Brooklyn slowly took five steps backwards and grinned into the classroom at Armin. 'Ah, you wouldn't happen to know a place that has a computer in the school? Preferably not the Student Council or anywhere I shouldn't go? I'm in enough trouble, even for me…' the girl admitted as Armin laughed.
'Ha-ha! Well no I don't know of anywhere; you've been here longer than I have!~
Go look for Alexy, I'm sure he'll have ideas' Armin suggested as he pressed his thumbs on his PSP, looking tuned into whatever he was playing. Brooklyn frowned and looked at Armin once more.
'Is that Armin talk for, 'Don't disrupt me when I'm playing ma games?'
Armin hadn't even given her a second glance, which Brooklyn took as a yes. So with that, she went off to find her bestie Alexy.
Looking into the other classrooms and even checking out the gymnasium, Brooklyn hadn't found her neon blue haired friend anywhere.
Well there is the Gardens...but he wouldn't be there right? Wouldn't it be a bit...awkward? Considering Violette's always there…
She stopped to kick some of the pastel coloured gravel on the outside of the courtyard.
Sighing in frustration, Brooklyn looked around at the tall aspen trees; the slight wind picking up the leaves that were barely hanging unto them. She watched them soar into the air, flying around without a care in the world. What am I doing, watching frickin leaves? I need to find Alexy!
The girl shook her head and headed to Castiel's bench.
Sitting down, the purple haired girl started swinging her legs and thought about all the messes she had had to clean up at this school. From Jade and his flowers to Rosalya and her relationship problems, the ruby orbed girl realized that she was a big part of all the peoples' lives here.
Even Amber's.
Smirking at that realization, Brooklyn started to wonder whether or not her mom would be making steak or hot dogs later for supper.
'Hehehe! Aww he's so attractive!'
Brooklyn opened her eyes and looked around.
What the heck is that?! Someone ruined my nap…
Wait...did I just nap on Castiel's bench?! Ugh!
Brooklyn jumped off the bench and shook her body, trying to get rid of the strange feeling she was having at that moment.
It's like we...no. No I'm not even going to think about that
She walked towards the middle of the courtyard trying to get her mind out of that thought, but stopped when she heard a voice again.
'D'awww he sure knows how to clean up his beautiful clothes!'
Turning around and looking up at the tree, Brooklyn peered at the blonde haired girl who was hovering over a tree branch, clinging to the brick wall that was around Sweet Amoris High.
'Hal, get down from there would you? Leigh isn't looking at you anyways~' Brooklyn smartly replied, shrugging when Hal looked down to glare at her.
'H-He may not be looking at me, but he doesn't have to to capture my attention' the girl nearly swooned as she looked back towards his shop.
'Ughhhh just come down from there!'
'Aww look at the way he hands an outfit to a costumer~
NAO! THAT'S NOT A CUSTOMER! ROSALYA GET OUT OF THERE!' Hal started to yell. The ruby orbed girl laughed and walked just underneath where Hal was.
'What's the point of you being here if you're just going to stare at your unrequited love?' she replied with a huge smirk on her face. Hal glared down and glided down to where Brooklyn was.
'It's not unrequited! He's just confused as to who he really needs is all' the blonde said nonchalantly shrugging as Brooklyn laughed some more.
'Shtap laughin!
Anyways you're right. I came because you're wasting my time. Go find Alexy already!' she demanded with a grin on her face, arms crossed. The ruby orbed girl pouted and looked at the blonde like she was stupider than Amber in math class.
'Well maybe I WOULD if I knew where he WAS' the purple haired girl remarked as Hal chuckled.
'Oh. He's in the Gardens with Violette. Hurry up and go there!'
Brooklyn suddenly felt herself going towards the Gardens.
'Hey! Is that all you came to say?~' Brooklyn asked turning around, but the blonde had disappeared. Probably went window shopping..., Brooklyn thought grinning as she turned to go to the Gardens.
'Brooklyn! Hey Brooklyn!'
Brooklyn heard someone say as she entered the tree and flower infested area. Looking to the left Brooklyn saw Alexy and Violette having a picnic under the big tree. Smiling, Brooklyn came up to them and sat down.
'So, you were here the whole time. You couldn't have told me? You know how much time I wasted?!' Brooklyn started talking. Alexy laughed and reached over to hug the ruby orbed girl, Violette sat there with her hands in her lap.
'Ohhh well sorry you can't go to the Gardens! I've been here all day!' Alexy admitted openly, starting to poke Brooklyn's ribs.
'Stap!~
Anyways, Armin told me to ask you if you know where the nearest computer is. Not in the school preferably?'
'But Brooklyn, you've been here longer than Alexy has. Wouldn't you know before he would?' Violette remarked, making Alexy laugh some more and Brooklyn blush with embarrassment.
'Ugh everyone keeps saying that! Yes probably but I don't remember'.
'Well, the closest place would be my house. Hey!' he jumped up and took the purple haired girls' hands to lift them up as well. 'Let's have an Alexy party!' he suggested as he let go of their hands and folded up the picnic blanket. The girls looked at each other and smiled;
Alexy you're so weird.
But he's our weird.
Walking from Sweet Amoris High to Alexy's house with himself and Violette was like the perfect day. My best friends are all with me! Going to find out what's on that stupid disk! Brooklyn thought grinning as the three finally got to Alexy's house. As the neon haired boy went up to the door, Brooklyn decided to ask Violette about this boy.
'So…you two are okay then?' Brooklyn whispered as Alexy took out his keys. There had to be at least two dozen keys on that keychain! This would take a while…
Looking back at her, Violette looked down and replied,
'Well...yeah I guess so.
He's still my friend, I just have to make my likeness for him shrink so my heart won't break' Violette whispered sadly. The ruby orbed girl took her friends shoulders and pulled her in for a hug.
'It'll be alright~
You two are cute as friends too you know' she urged her friend. The ruby orbed girl heard Violette laughing a bit as they pulled away, Violette wiping her eyes of unwanted tears.
'Ah! This has to be the one!' the girls heard Alexy say as he put another key into the slot. Watching it turn and open the door, Alexy looked back at the girls with his bright violet eyes with laughter and happiness.
'Well c'mon! I'm tired of waiting to see what this is!' she said impatient as ever as she and Violette walked down Alexy's sidewalk and into his home.
'What...is this...'
Brooklyn said aloud as the three watched the computer screen. Brooklyn had put the disk into the disk drive in the computer and had clicked the play button. It seemed to be a video tape of herself in the forest and the orienteering race. Brooklyn watched herself take the handcuffs out of her bag and put them unto Amber's wrists, then watched her leave the blonde alone unconscious.
After that scene, it cut straight to her and Lysander. Blushing, Brooklyn paused the tape and started laughing nervously.
'Ahahaha! We...we don't need to s-see any more of that!' she said awkwardly as she ejected the disk and put it back into its case. Alexy and Violette looked at each other and then at Brooklyn, both seemed very curious and suspicious.
'What?! There's nothing else on there so we don't have to watch the rest'.
Alexy crossed his arms and looked at Brooklyn as if she were the worse liar ever; Violette just looked at the ground not knowing what to say.
'W-Well I'll see you guys tomorrow!' the petite girl uttered as she took her stuff and walked out of the room and out of his house.
N-No one needs to see what came after!
Brooklyn thought blushing and hugging the disk and letter to her chest.
...the letter!
She was shocked she had forgotten it.
Running to a nearby bench, Brooklyn sat down and took the letter out of the envelope. What she read, the purple haired girl didn't really like.
To Brooklyn,
I know what you did in the forest. If this disk were to somehow get into the principals hands, you'd get suspended for sure. Of course Nathaniel doesn't know about this, but I'm sure if he did, he would gladly give the disk to the principal himself. You know, ditching the fun to trade it with making out with your partner just isn't as easy to get away with as you thought, huh?
Considering everything that's happened since you came here, I'm sure he'd gladly trade in his honour for your expulsion.
This is just a warning. Mess up again, and this will be on the principal's desk very quickly.
p.s. I have two more copies of this.
Folding the paper back into the envelope, Brooklyn started walking home, away from the dramas of Sweet Amoris High.
It was obviously Amber who sent this...oh she's going to fudging get it! I'll need to bring a bucket of spiders, lemon juice~
She started making a mental listwith a sinister looking smile. The purple haired girl was ready to take out the blonde girl who was causing her so much trouble.
Amber thought she could blackmail her could she?
Well, not if Brooklyn had anything to say about it.
As she was nearing home, Brooklyn decided to walk through the small park as a short cut to the apartment building. The coniferous trees here were a lush and vibrant green; the playground was full of kids running around having fun. Seeing this, it brought back memories of Brooklyn as a child, running around having fun too…
Looking up from the gravel pathway, Brooklyn had looked up just as a couple nearby were kissing.
Ewww can't you do that in privacy? Geeze no one needs to see that~ Brooklyn thought quickly looking away.
But...
Something felt weird about those two.
Averting her eyes back to the couple, Brooklyn watched in satisfaction as the man slapped the blonde~
Wait a minute! That's~!
Amber was yelling at the brunette. Smiling with curiosity, Brooklyn walked to the nearest tree and heard what was going on.
'You know Amber, the more I look at you, the more I realize you're not even the slightest bit cute' the man hinted rudely. Brooklyn couldn't help laughing; well at least he has taste.
But...who is he?
Stopping her thoughts, Brooklyn realized he had more to say, so she tuned in to hear the rest of it.
'Plus you're a really bad kisser. Don't try coming near me. And don't call me!'
Squinting to see him closer, Brooklyn could only see his back so she couldn't see his face. But she did see Amber's, and it was full of rage. And still after all that, the man grabbed her phone and smashed it to the ground. Brooklyn couldn't hold it in any longer; she laughed and laughed holding her stomach and clinging to the tree so she wouldn't fall over. If only she had had a camera…
Looking back at the couple, Brooklyn noticed the guy had left, but Amber was still there.
And she didn't look very impressed.
Deciding to reveal her presence, Brooklyn stood up and walked over to the blonde, a wide smile on her face.
'I've got to hand it to you Amber, you just get every guy upset don't you?' she snidely replied to the blonde, clapping. The blonde's eyes were wide with surprise.
'You...saw that?! Don't think you have a lead over me you little snoop!' Amber spat out, anger written all over her face.
'Well I wouldn't say a lead, but at least we're even now'.
'What are you talking about you loser?'
Amber's reply had Brooklyn confused more than when Castiel had asked her what colour his underwear was.
'But...the disk...and the letter. It was obviously you!' she told herself and the blonde in front of her, her fists clenched.
Why would Amber even deny she had a lead over herself? That wasn't like her.
Unless...she really didn't...
'Listen nut job, the only thing I've ever sent you was detention. But if you tell anyone about this, I'll come find you. And I'll give you something worse than all the black eyes you've given me!' Amber threatened as she grabbed her purse and huffed out of the park.
'If it's not Amber...who could it be?' Brooklyn murmured aloud, completely brushing off Amber's threat as she started to walk towards home again.
Walking past the anime store, Brooklyn smiled and made a mental note to go there the next day. She felt as though she hadn't been in there in so long. In fact, Brooklyn had been in Leigh's stupid clothing store more than her favourite anime store!
'Ughhhh Hal and her stupid crush...' Brooklyn said aloud as she quickly speed walked the rest of the way home. But, even so, Brooklyn felt shivers crawl up her spine as though she were being followed.
Finally near the apartment building, Brooklyn opened the door quickly and raced up the steps to the first floor. Running to the window, Brooklyn shielded her eyes to block out the sun and~
There he was!
I knew someone was stalking me!
She stared at him as her eyes closed in on a brunette. He was just standing in front of the apartment building; it seemed like he was contemplating coming inside...
Wait, wasn't this the guy who just kissed Amber?!
Her eyes stayed glued to his emerald orbs. They glistened as he looked up at her~
And smiled.
Brooklyn felt her heart pounding; out of adrenaline or something else she didn't know. What she did know though, is that she couldn't just let him follow her and then give her an award winning smile!
Spinning around to race down the steps, Brooklyn gritted her teeth together and ran to the front door.
Who does he think he is?! Standing outside here like he can!
She pushed the glass doors open and came face-to-face with him. He was still smiling at her; her heart was rapidly beating like a butterfly's wings in the air.
'We meet again Brooklyn' were his first words as he bent down to look at her closely.
'W-W-What do you mean?! I've never seen you before in my life! Are you some sort of fudging stalker?!' Brooklyn yelled at him. She was so close to hitting him in the chest; but he seemed so well built that it probably wouldn't affect him. His unbuttoned white shirt blew in the slight breeze so that his black muscle shirt was seen prominently; showing off his tightly worked abdominals. Brooklyn couldn't help staring at him; he was very attractive. Looking up at his jade orbs, Brooklyn noticed that he had been watching her stare at him. Gritting her teeth she looked away annoyed;
'So you've forgotten your childhood friend? That nerdy kid who did nothing but love you? Who gave you cookies day and night; who let you sneak into his room when your mother yelled at you?' the man replied softly; so softly that she almost missed it.
Looking back up at him, Brooklyn recognized a little bit of him.
'K-Ken?! You...look so...' Brooklyn started to say, but couldn't finish. Sighing, he touched her face with his hand and finished for her.
'Different? Yeah, military school will do that to you.
And don't call me Ken okay? I'm no longer a kid; call me Kentin' Kentin said looking down as he removed his hand. Brooklyn observed him; he seemed conflicted.
'I-I'm sorry I didn't say goodbye. I wanted to, but you had left before I had a chance…
K-Kentin! I'm so glad your back!' Brooklyn admitted grinning as she jumped and hugged him. Surprised, Kentin held her as she wrapped her legs around his waist, putting her head on his shoulder. The purple haired girl lifted her hand to mess up his windblown hair;
'You finally got taller than me' she retorted in the reunion moment. She could hear his heartbeat and Kentin's laughter as he stroked her hair.
'I missed you Brooklyn' Kentin replied holding her tightly, but then releasing her to put her back on the ground. Smiling and looking up at Kentin, Brooklyn suddenly frowned as she saw him looking away, his hand going through his hair.
'What's wrong Kentin?~' Brooklyn asked him but he shook his head.
'I-I'll see you tomorrow', he swiftly brushed her off as he walked across the street and along the sidewalk.
What...just happened?
That night Brooklyn had a hard time going to sleep. Seeing her best friend come back with something that was bothering him was hard; thinking about him kissing Amber was harder. Just imagining it again made her pound her blanket as if she were punching Amber in the face again.
So the purple haired girl got out of bed and went to her dresser; she had put his teddy bear on her dresser ever since he had left months ago, and it had stayed there. The other gifts he had given her were on her dresser as well. Looking at her Kentin...Ken collection, Brooklyn smiled, not even noticing the tears that had started making their way down her face.
He's back...I should be happy...but...why do I feel so confused then? Brooklyn thought as she picked up the scrapbook he had given her and started leafing through the pictures to try and console her heart.
Coming into Sweet Amoris High the next morning, Brooklyn observed the school and the kids. Everyone seemed to be watching her today, watching to see her next screw up. Clenching her fists, Brooklyn walked past the Student Council room quickly, but apparently not quickly enough.
'Brooklyn! Brooklyn I have a job for you!' Melody's voice rang out as the purple haired girl pivoted to face the brunette who was giving Brooklyn her signature fake smile.
'Not interested' Brooklyn said crossing her arms. Melody narrowed her eyes and reached out grabbing Brooklyn's wrist;
'Don't care. Come with me' the brunette demanded as she pulled the ruby orbed girl into the Student Council room, locking her in to whatever dangers she had to face.
Sitting in Nathaniel's special chair, Melody started stacking papers upon papers, making Brooklyn's impatience for this particular brunette run past the bridge of no return.
'Okay bitch can we hurry this up? I have to go see what I'm doing today…' Brooklyn uttered out as Melody gave her an evil smirk.
So she does have one of those Brooklyn thought as the girls blue eyes sparkled with knowing.
'Oh yes yes of course! Well you heard that the principal's next school event was cancelled due to the last one completely titanicing right?' Melody started.
'Well I was hoping since you're the one who ruined it~
Maybe you could find an idea on how to raise money for the school? A performance, event, something? Maybe you'll even get out of this detention' Melody looked up, her conniving eyes staring into Brooklyn's soul. The ruby orbed girl looked at Melody coolly.
'What's in it for you?'
The aqua blue orbed girl laughed and got out of Nathaniel's chair to walk around and sit on his desk, facing Brooklyn.
'Oh nothing but the satisfaction of our school being prosperous of course!'
Brooklyn narrowed her eyes;
'Or getting down Nathaniel's throat?'
Melody's eyes twitched but she held her composure as she gave Brooklyn a pad of paper and a pen. 'Just go.
And remember~', the brunette said as Brooklyn tried to hastily retreat the Council room.
'I have more disks'.
The ruby orbed girl couldn't believe this. Melody was the one blackmailing her?! She wanted to punch a wall; anything near her really. And how was she supposed to figure out how to make money for a school? Wasn't that the staff's job?! Her mind was so rattled that she didn't even see Lysander waving at her, or running towards her. She hadn't even processed it when he took her face in his hands and kissed her right in the hallway.
When he put his arm around her waist and looked into her eyes, Lysander finally shook her out of her thoughts.
'Brooklyn? M'lady is something troubling you?'
'Huh? Oh sorry I have a lot on my mind right now...' Brooklyn replied haughtily as she brushed him off and continued to walk down the hallway towards the Teacher's Lounge.
When she had come to the Teacher's Lounge, Brooklyn groaned.
How could one room become a complete mess in one day?! Did a tornado come into here or something?!
The ruby orbed girl sighed and started to pick up a rotten banana peel.
'Knock knock'.
Turning around to see Lysander's silver hair, the purple haired girl sighed and let herself fall unto the couch.
'M'lady~
Seriously, if something's bothering you please tell me' he remarked, concerned as he stepped over the gross mess and sat beside her. She looked over at him and decided to tell him about what the letter was, what she had to do, and all the stress that she had accumulated.
'Well I have a simple solution to that' her boyfriend of sorts remarked, smiling as he took her hand in his and squeezed it. Her ruby orbs stared into his jade & gold ones with curiosity.
'And what would that be?' Brooklyn asked him.
'I'm sure Castiel & I wouldn't mind throwing a concert for free~
Well I wouldn't, if it helps you'.
Brooklyn blushed; 'You don't have to do that! I'm sure I can figure out something else' Brooklyn protested, but Lysander shook his head and stood up, messing her hair up a bit.
'Don't worry about it m'lady. If it's for you, I'd do anything' Lysander replied bending down to lay a soft kiss on Brooklyn's startled lips before exiting the room, leaving her breathless and less stressed out then before.
After cleaning up the Teacher's Lounge, Brooklyn headed towards her locker, readying to tell the Principal about her idea.
'Brookie! Brooklyn!'
Brooklyn turned the coder on her locker and opened it as she heard Alexy coming towards her.
'Hey Alexy~!' Brooklyn replied to him as she was suddenly lifted up.
'Hey! Why didn't you tell me you were hosting a concert?! You do realize what this means right?' Alexy replied excited as he put the purple haired girl down. Grabbing the pad of paper and the pen out of her locker, Brooklyn slammed it shut and looked up at her friend.
'Well I didn't think the whole school would know already! I still have to suggest it to the principal! Um...what does this mean?' Brooklyn asked naively as Alexy grinned.
'You and I are going on another shopping spree!' Alexy informed her, making Brooklyn laugh a little. She had to admit, his were much better than the other times, but still.
'Alright alright. Just let me ask the principal about the concert okay? Well...actually I have to find Castiel and make sure it's alright with him…' Brooklyn replied to her friend as Alexy nodded and went to find his brother.
Thinking about it, Brooklyn hadn't seen Castiel all day.
Where was the evil red head anyhow?
When Brooklyn had finally given up on finding Castiel, she had gone back to her locker to take her Adventure Time bag and headed out to the anime shop. She was really looking forward to just dive into reading and not paying attention to the outside world anymore. The purple haired girl did enough for it anyhow, especially in this town.
As she was reaching the entrance, Brooklyn saw Castiel walking down the sidewalk with his hands stuffed in his pants. He seemed to be thinking very hard about something; Lysander probably got to him.
Running across the street, Brooklyn waved the red head down.
'Castiel!' Brooklyn yelled as Castiel stopped and gave her his famous scowl/smirk.
'Hello princess. How lovely it is that you graced me with your presence' Castiel replied as Brooklyn glared up at him. Waving a pen in his face, Brooklyn shouted out,
'Concert. You and Lysander. Yes or no?'
Castiel frowned and looked up at the sky; he seemed to still be contemplating it.
'Y-You don't have to answer now~' the ruby orbed girl decided to say, but Castiel had leaned down and trapped her unto the anime store's wall.
'My answer depends on one thing Brookie~' he started off saying.
This doesn't seem good...
'W-What's that?' Brooklyn asked gulping as Castiel whispered in her ear,
'Whether or not you'll say yes to being mine'.
Ello readers!
So, people did review! I was so happy to see that! Thank you very very much for doing so! It just tells me, well, everything from a simple review. So, with that said, I hope you enjoyed this next chapter. Especially that cliff hanger lol ;)
- ZeldaMiss