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I chatted with among my newly found friends at the lunch table before class starts. Cameron is a really nice guy and Gwen is a sweet girl. I avoid looking in Mike's direction so I wouldn't burst into tears. Yes, I can be over dramatic, but after being away for two years and not seeing the only person who noticed me is a big deal for me. I easily developed a crush on Mike when we were younger. Four years of chasing after Mike hoping he noticed me more as a friend and two years wondering if he was safe. Six whole years my life was based on him. Stupid? Yes, but at the time I didn't have anyone to look out for me. Now I have my uncle who is like a father to me.

"Amber? You're spacing out again" Cameron told me as he pokes my shoulder gently. I snap out of my train of thoughts as I gave him an apologetic smile.

"Sorry, I'm just not in today" I said nervously scratching my chin. Cameron smiles as he nodded.

"It's ok; it's two weeks into the school year so I understand. I asked you earlier if I could see your schedule."

"Of course!" I said kindly giving him the folded up paper. He unfold it and exam his schedule with mine.

"Neat! You have math, history and French with Mike and me. We'll expect math, you have that with Mike!"

He said excitedly. I was excited at first, but it went as it came. Mike there too. Why do I have most of my classes with him?

"That's sounds awesome. I and Cam can help you catch up on the two weeks you missed!"

Mike said happily as he wrapped his arms around Zoey. I felt a ping of jealously. I guess I still like the guy more than I thought. But who can blame me? He's amazing! Zoey a lucky girl.

"Cool, you have Art with me"

Gwen pitched in. I nodded as I smiled at least I'll be with my friends! Sorta. I had French first, then Math, History, Art, lunch, Biology and Dance classes. I was fairly happy with my class especially dance class! The bell rang and we went to our first class. Mike and Zoey shared a kiss before going different directions. I rolled my eyes as I walk next to Cam without realizing the shorter boy was watching me. Cameron 'hmm' to himself while he watches Amber. He wrote a mental note on her behavior around Mike.

The trio made it to French. The seats are arranged two tables side by side and then an aisle. I was going to sit next to Cameron, but a larger guy with glasses playing his video game sat next to him. I sighed as Cameron said 'sorry'

"Hey, Amber you can sit next to me. If you want?"

Called out a gentle unsure voice. I turned around to see it was Mike. He was sitting at his desk motioning to an empty seat next to him. I felt my stomach flip as I took a deep breath. I nodded and took the seat next to him. I looked at my desk as I felt my heart beat quickly in my chest and ringing in my head. I closed my eyes as I tried to calm myself down.

"Hey, you ok?" Mikes ask in a concern tone, which quickly pulled me out of my thoughts. I looked up at him from my thick lashes with a blush on my cheeks. I nodded and tucked some hair behind my left ear.

"Y-yeah" I responded softly. Mike blinked several times cutely than smile showing his gap. The gap that I found so adorable.

"Are you sure? Seems like your avoiding me. I don't bite I promise" he said jokingly with his sweet smile. I giggled softly as I nodded.

"Sorry, I'm just really shy" I said shyly. Mike nodded.

"I get it. You're new, but you're not alone"

"Not anymore"

I whispered softly to myself on impulse.

"What?" Mike asked. I squeak and shook my head.

"Nothing!"

"Oh, come on tell me" he teased as he poked my left cheek. Something he used to do when we were kids.

"It's nothing Mikkkee" I said in a whiny manner. The usual way I reacted when he did this. I felt Mike stop poking me. I open my eyes to see him looking down in thought. I tilt my head to the right.

"Hey, you ok?" I asked gently. After a few seconds Mike snapped out of it with a force smile. The smile he did when he was upset. Uh, I guess he didn't change that much. He still does the same faces when he was younger.

"Yeah, I-I just remember something. Well someone..."

He muttered as he faced forward. I 'oh' and left him with his thoughts. I never use to push Mike when he was upset. He was a guy who sorts it out himself; talking to him will only irritate him. Without thinking (more out of habit) I placed my head on his shoulder and pat his back three times. After the three gentle pats I sat up straight without the exchange of words.

Mike looked surprise at Amber. She reminded him so much of...her. But she gone now. Mike fought the urge to cry. He wasn't much of a crier, but after losing a really great friend how could he not be sad? One day they were playing at his house, the next day she was gone. She never returned to school after that day at his house. He visited her old house, but it was empty. Till his mother told him...s-she...Mike closed his eyes as he clenched his fist.

'She in a better place now' He thought mentally to himself. He touched his necklace that was tucked under his shirt. So much memories, she was his first best friend and he would never forget her.

My classes went by pretty fast mainly since Mike helped me catch up. He's a pretty good teacher. Cam came over when the teacher gave us a break and helps me move faster with my work. By the end of the class I had a weeks' worth of work done. I went to the rest of my classes. Mike and the others helped me get through it faster.

Finally Dance class. I stood before the class door nervous as I bit my lower lip. I don't know why I was nervous. Maybe it had to do with the fact I am going to class alone. I took a deep breath and turned the knob opening the door. The first thing I saw was a group of girls chatting around an Asian girl with black waist length hair and almond shape eyes. She is really pretty. The class was taken place in the auditorium with rows of seats in the back and large stage with various lights above and a catwalk at the front. I walked inside and sat at the end of the seat in the front row.

"Uh, who are you?" Snapped a voice from behind me. I looked back to see it was the Asian female.

"Uh, sitting?" I replied unsure what she meant. She rolled her eyes at me and crossed her arms.

"I'm not blind! I meant what are you doing in this class? This class you have to audition for. And I didn't see in the first two weeks of school! You can't just walk in here like you own the place! Because that spot is already taken by me."

She said smugly. I rolled my eyes as I sat comfortably.

"We'll I didn't, but here I am" I said nonchalantly which I knew it got under her skin. A few seconds later the teacher showed up.

"Sorry I'm late! Now let's take the lesson from the top-"

The African American female teacher in her mid-thirties was cut off by the smug girl.

"Excuse me, Ms. Filler, but new girl here is sitting in the class without doing an audition first" she said 'kindly' informing the teacher. I crossed my arms. The teacher scans the room before her eyes landed on me.

"Oh yes. You're Amber, correct?"

I nodded as I gave her a gentle smile.

"You can do your audition for me next week to give you time to practices"

She told me nicely as I smiled back at my teacher.

"Sounds grea-"

"But Ms. Filler that's not fair. We audition for you the day we picked our classes. We didn't have that much time to rehearse!"

The Asian girl spoke again guilt tripping the teacher. Her friends mutter 'unfair' and 'why is she so special?'. Said teacher sighed and rubbed her eyes.

"Yes, Heather thanks for that. Can you make it in after class, Amber?"

She asked me a bit irritated. I still smiled and nodded. I've known about the audition when I was in the institution and my uncle gave me a place to practices and a song so I am ready!

"Hey, here's a crazy idea. How about she auditions now? So you both wouldn't have to stay here longer after school and could go home?" 'Heather' said generously, but her tone said otherwise. She just wants to see if I'll be a horrible dancer and would try to humiliate me in front of the class (I watched a lot Degrassi in the institution). Ptf, she has another thing coming. I gave her a fake smile. If she wants to see me dance I'll give her a dance!

"Hey, that's sounds great! Ms. Filler we can do it now if you like?"

I asked her with a sweet smile. She nodded.

"The floors all yours"

She motion to the stage. I got up and got on the platform.

"Break a leg!" Heather called out as her followers giggled. I rolled my eyes as I went to the laptop connected to the speakers. Once I was in front of the laptop my eyes caught a bin of props in the far right off the stage. I smile and walked over to the bin and dig in it for a bit looking for a prop that will be good for my audition. Score! I found a tan fedora in good condition and put it on.

"Oh, hey you're not allowed back here" my eyes widen as I quickly turned around. Mike. Of course.

"Amber? What are you doing?" Mike asks equally surprise. I stumbled on my feet as I tried to stand (so graceful) and I fiddled with my fingers.

"M-my audition. Why a-are you here?" I stutter. He tilt his head with a confuse look.

"Really? You can dance? And I've been called a good dancer, so I tried out and I made" He ask and then answer modestly. Mike's curious look vanished and he gave me a encouraging smile.

"I can't wait to see what you got!" He walks out to the stage with me following behind. He sat down in front of the laptop and looks at me.

"What song?" He asked gently. For a moment our brown orbs lock together and it seem that we were the only two people in this room. I felt my face get hot as I bit my lower lip. I was considering changing my song, but I already practice with that song. I didn't know Mike would be here! Or in this school in fact! I sighed and took off my jacket showing off my fitting forest green shirt.

"'You and I' by Lady Gaga" I told him. He nodded and typed it in after a few moments he gave me a thumbs-up. The beat came up and I took my place in the center of the stage with my fedora tilt down. The class watched in silences as I started my routine.

It's been a long time since I came around

Been a long time but I'm back in town

This time I'm not leaving without you

I guess you can figure out who's the song about.

My moves are swift and quick as I shifted my feet and swung my arms at the right time. I clear my mind not thinking about the people in the room, but I could feel Mike's eyes on me. My knees went weak at the thought of him watching me, but I shook it off and focused. I hit every beat, as my body became an instrument for the music to play. I felt alive and powerful when I danced. People have to notice me without me saying word. I rolled my hips gracefully as I did a few crump moves trying to show my diverse styles in dancing. I wasn't a sloppy dancer where I just shake my ass. I actually move my whole body. I shifted to my ballet style, but still keeping the upbeat flair feel in the song. I toy with the fedora as I danced.

It's been two years since I let you go

I couldn't listen to a joke or rock 'n' roll

Muscle cars drove a truck right through my heart

Mike watched Amber dance to the song matching every beat with her moves. They were swift and graceful. He never seen anyone dances with such poise. Her feet shifted quickly as she did elaborate moves. Mike was hypothesized with the way she moved. He would find himself starting at her up and down as if he was checking her out. He shook his head trying to get that thought out as he felt his face get hot. She made dancing look easy, which is not always the case. Mike wanted to get up and dance with her, but he planted himself on the seat and stared in admiration.

We got a whole lot of money but we still pay rent

'Cause you can't buy a house in heaven

There's only three men that I'ma serve my whole life

It's my daddy and Nebraska and Jesus Christ

I felt sweat on my brow as I lip synced some of the meaningful words in the song.

Something, something about the chase, six whole years

I'm a New York woman, born to run you down

So have my lipstick all over your face

Something, something about just knowing when it's right

The song is coming to an end and strike my finish pose. My heart hummed like a humming bird as I took deep breathes. Mike was the first to stand and clap and the rest of the class follow suited. Expect Heather and her wannabes who glared. I gasped heavily with a smile as I squeaked happily. I felt arms around my waist as I felt myself get lift up.

"That was amazing! Where you learn to dance like that?" Mike asked excitedly as I giggled.

"I watching and a lot of practicing" I answer simply. I took off my fedora and place it on Mike's head. Mike made a face as he gasped and a sly smirk appear on his face.

"G'day beaut" he said with a thick Australian accent. I was taken back on what just happen.

"Uh, Mike?" I asked I surely. 'Mike' put me down and wink.

"The name Manitoba Smith. What's your name Sheila (pretty assuie girl)?"

He asked flirtatiously. I blush lightly as I played with my fingers. Did Mike gain another personality?

"I-I'm Amber Ramos" I said softly looking down. 'Manitoba' tilts my chin up as he got closer to my face.

"Crickey, your abso bloody lutely (absolutely) beautiful" he cooed to me. I felt my face get hotter as I cover my face. Yeah, definitely a new persona! But what was the trigger? I backed up a bit and clear my throat.

"Thank you, Manitoba. What exactly do you do?" I asked curiously. The class is already empty, but Manitoba and me. He puffed out his chest as he smirked cockily.

"I'm the best treasure hunter in all Australia!" He exclaimed proudly. I nodded as I look to see how to bring back Mike.

"And what do you do Ambah~?" He pronounced my name with his accent. It sent chills down my spine as I blushed. Damn. He advances towards me as I back up. I stumble over my words as I hit a wall. Manitoba stood before me and bent down to my eye level.

"You're quite an ankle biter (small) Ambah~" he teased me about my height. I felt my heart beating against my rib cage. Oh Gosh what do I do?! I panicked inwardly. Manitoba leaned in closer to me and froze in fear when I saw a flash of Mal's face. My mind went blank and I scream in fear shoving Manitoba in the process. He felt flat on his back making the fedora fall off on impact.

With a quick gasp Mike return to his normal self. He slowly got up and rubs his back in pain as he groan.

"W-what happen?" He asked groggily as he looks around. He looks forward to see Amber standing in a corner shaking. He got up quickly to comfort her.

"What happen? Are you ok?" His words were nearly slurred with the speed he spoken in. I close my eyes erasing Mal from my head. I felt my scar burning as I hissed in pain. I slowly open my eyes to see a worried Mike. I quickly pulled him to a hug. My heart slows down as my anxiety level went down. My body shook a bit, but it was noticeable. Mike was taken back by the hug, but slowly wrap his long arms around her.

"It's ok, I'm here" he cooed as he stroked my short hair.

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"So the reason you were all shaken up like that is because one of my personalities came out?" Mike repeated what I said sadly. We sat on the stage as I told him what happen. Well not ALL of it. Just Manitoba and that's it.

"Well, I guess you think I'm a freak now" He said softly as he sighs.

"No!" I said a bit too loudly. He look at my shockingly as I blush and clear my throat.

"No, I don't, it just took me by surprise is all. Honest." Mike look at me with shock eyes. Usually people would think he was freak and leave. Zoey wasn't comfortable with the idea with him having MPD and Cam saw him as science project. Not that he blame them, but he wish they accepted that he had MPD the first time he told them.

I smile widely at Mike as I playful punch his shoulder.

"You're not a freak if anything you're the coolest guy I know!" I said truthfully. Mike chuckle softly and sat up straight.

"Thanks Amber you're pretty great too"

"Great? You mean I'm awesome!" I exclaimed jokingly. Mike shoves me playfully as I shove him back. Just like old times.

"Hey, guys" someone shouted. Mike and I stop to see who it was. I couldn't see the person to well. I squinted harshly.

"Who's that?" I asked as I try to make the person out.

"It's Zoey. Can you see alright?" He asked me. I look up at him and shook my head.

"Nope, I'm far sighted" I admitted. Mike 'hmm'.

"Hey, guys Heather is throwing a pool party tomorrow and everyone invited! You guys wanna go?"

I look at her confused.

"Don't we have school?" I asked curiously.

"Uh, no tomorrow Saturday" she inform me. I could have sworn it was Thursday! I laugh nervously.

"Oh, well I'll go, but I don't know where she lives or have ride to get there" I sighed as I lean back on my hands.

"Well I can pick you up if you like?"

Mike offer. I look at him happily.

"Really? I'd like that!" I said happily as I hug him quickly. I look at the clock on the wall. It was 3:25 pm! Crap! My uncle is probably pissed. I was supposed to meet him at 3:00! I quickly pack my things.

"Whoa what's the rush?" Mike asked.

"I'm late! Gotta go bye!"

And I ran out the school as fast as I can.

Mike smiles stupidly as he watches Amber left. Amber is really...interesting girl. She is funny, talent, accepting and really cute. Uh! Like a friend cute! She a cute girl friend! No! She a cute friend who is a girl! Yes, that! Mike mentally slaps his forehead forgetting Zoey there.

"Uh, you ok Mike?" She asked her boyfriend. Mike stood up and shifted his eyes around nervously.

"Yeah, I'm fine! What makes you think I'm not ok? Come on let's get some ice cream!" He really quickly and grabs Zoey hand and tug her to his car to get ice cream. Zoey look at her boyfriend oddly.

'Is this Mike? Or a persona?' She thought dumbly to herself.

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Heather made a copy of the video of what happen in the auditorium with Amber and Mike. She took the disc in her hands a smirked evilly.

"New girl wants thinks she can out do me? Well let's just see about that" She said evilly.

"Heather we must go. Principal Chris is coming back." Alejandro warned his girlfriend. Heather tucks the disc away. She was the principal's assistant so she had the key to his room. Heather walked out the room with her boyfriend with a plan forming in her head dealing with the disc.

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