I blinked a few times, regaining my focus before I realized that I was in my room; was Leonel's gift a...dream? I rose out of bed and clenched my teeth, my inner thighs were slightly tender, so there was no way it was a dream.

My mother opened the door and smiled, "How was the party?" She asked, I smiled and nodded, "It was great!" I replied as she kissed my forehead.

"It was nice of you to help clean up afterwards, and it was nice of Leonel to walk you home, too!" I blushed a bit, remembering our awkward walk back to the farm house; I gave a yawn as my mother smiled.

"Hurry and dress." She said, the door following her on her way out, "You don't want to be late for school!"

I looked at the clock, 6 am...no difference... I hopped out of bed and pulled a turquoise colored mini dress, slipping it on along with my high top sneakers. I decided that today would be a different day for me so I added a simple white belt, and a diamond necklace, gently applying a bit of make-up to improve my overall appearance.

I grabbed my school stuff and raced out the door bidding my parents farewell.

The streets were empty like a ghost town...except Jake; of course he always came out early to work early, bidding me the:

"Good morning, young human lady. I hope you and Orland are getting along well." I smiled and nodded my head; he was such a great father! It made me wonder if he really even was prejudiced against humans before...which didn't make sense to me since he was half human! It kind of makes you wonder if his mother did something cruel to him. But that didn't matter now, he had changed and he was more polite towards humans! Maybe Cecilia helped out with that! He probably just needed someone with a big heart...to lead him down the right path! I noticed Jake walking further away, taking the long way towards Tanya's shop. I smiled, he may be cold but he had such a big heart!

Cecilia was next to walk out of the inn, she smiled at me with such warmth that I couldn't help but smile back, I just adored her smile, along with her soft green eyes.

"Good morning, Clara! How's your mom?" she asked, as my smile grew bigger. I know that she once served my mother before my mom and dad got married and they were such good friends.

"She's doing great!" I exclaimed, "She wants to visit with you all sometime this week." I said as Cecilia smiled and nodded her head, "I'll prepare her welcome." She said as she walked into the manor.

I flipped through my notes during Ms. Mana's lessons. I was trying to find that cleaning topic we were discussing last time, since she wanted to finish up on the lesson.

Ah! I found them! I got out my pencil and began to jot the notes she already had on the board, go into a circular motion with the soapy water...I wondered a bit if u could go horizontal, vertical, or diagonal...but decided not to embarrass myself by asking that...

I had that sensation that I was being watched as I raised my head and looked around. It was just Leonel, his face was a bright apple red, as he looked away from me and back towards his notes. I suddenly remembered and blushed as well, looking back down at my notes. Maybe that gift wasn't such a good idea. What if he accidentally lets it slip...then the whole school will know, and knowing one of the parents will overhear...I mean it was just a one-night stand! Nothing more will ever come from it!

I didn't even get the rest of the notes on the board as the bell rang; I blinked a few times and gathered my books. I wanted to hurry out as fast as I could. I didn't want to see Leonel's face right now. I felt a little...uncomfortable around him. Hopefully that will subside and we'll go back to talking again!

I opened the front door of my house running into Barrett.

"Sorry Barrett!" I exclaimed, he chuckled.

"No, that was my fault. I lost track of the time, so, I'm a bit late for my class. Oh and thanks for planning that party for Leonel. I think he had a good time." He smiled and left, running towards the school.

My mind went into wonderment as my father chuckled, "A lot on your mind?" he asked as I looked up towards him.

"A bit..." I answered blinking a bit, he nodded, and then trying to start a conversation, he brought up; "I heard Serena won the swimming race."

"Uh-huh." I said, nodding my head, smiling a bit, he smiled back.

"Your mom and I are going to visit a bit with your grandfather, and your aunt, uncle, and cousin sometime this week. Do you wanna come?" I looked at him and smiled, "Nah. I visit them every day. Besides, I'm sure I'll have a lot of homework to do." He nodded and left the house to tend the fields and the pet monsters.

I just rushed up the stairs into my room and flopped on my bed, staring up at the ceiling. Still wondering why I thought giving the gift was a good idea! I mean, I knew I felt sorry for him, but was it worth it? Blinking once again I went into a flashback of when I was a little girl. Around the age of five, my poor mother trying to keep up with me, I giggled. Remembering that I was such a hyperactive child.

I blinked once again before closing my eyes, falling to a small slumber...just a nap really, hoping that I was going to wake from this long, long dream of confusion.