Chapter 4

Liliana

California half past 7

Bella's pov

I woke up next morning, very excited to meet Aaron at school. I finished my morning routine and rushed to school. He was already there, waiting for me, but he seemed sad. I wonder why. I took a seat beside him and asked

"You don't seem in the mood; is something wrong?"

"Mind your own business! I am fine.. "

"Oh.. okay then"

I wasn't proud of myself because I let him get away with it. I really wanted to know what was going on. When I was about to ask more about it, the Maths teacher entered the class.

"Good morning!"

"Aaron, I wanted to- I mean good morning!" I said, very stressed.

"Open your books at page 70"

I couldn't focus because I was curious why Aaron was so sad and a bit rude to me.

Aaron's pov

I knew Bella was just trying to be nice, but I wanted to be left alone. I still felt guilty for making Bearzy wait for me yesterday. I hope she wasn't mad at me. I had to apologise to Bella too. I hated Math. That class was a nightmare. When it was finally break time, I said:

"Bella, I am sorry for being rude to you earlier."

"No worries!"

Bella's pov

I was in shock. Did he really apologise for that tiny thing he said? He was really sweet.

"Do you want to tell me what's wrong?"

"I am in love."

"What's wrong with that?!"

"I think she doesn't like me."

"What makes you think that?"

"She was mean to me and yesterday we had to meet somewhere but my dad didn't let me go in the end. I couldn't call her so I think she had waited for me ."

That was strange. It's a very similar story to what happened to me yesterday. It was just a coincidence for sure! But wait… HE WAS IN LOVE. That means he doesn't like me that wayyy. That was the moment I really wanted him to apologise, but he couldn't apologise for being in love. I was heartbroken. Then the bell rang and we had to get to class. I thought of what Aaron said the whole English class. In the middle of the fourth class, I heard a window break. We all exited the classroom and saw the shards. It was a window from the class next to us. I was scared. I knew this was a villain, or at least a threat, so I had to protect them. But wouldn't they wonder how I knew this was happening? I can't risk that. I stayed quiet. I had to find out if it was a real villain or not. Then I heard someone say:

"Give me all your money or I will shoot."

I thought this was a thief..

"Okay we'll give everything! Please don't shoot anyone!" said a woman.

"Now Money Maker is the king of you all!"

Money maker? This was for sure a villain. I sneaked out. It was easy, since everyone was panicking again. I transformed and went to fight. Panzie was already there. I was SO mad!

"Why did you make me wait yesterday if you didn't come?!" I asked, angrily.

Panzie's pov

I knew she was mad. I had to explain myself.

"I didn't mean to! My-"

Then I got hit with… MONEY?

"I have all the money now! Who is the loser now?"

I tried floating him up with my powers, but I failed. For my powers to work I had to focus on what I want to float up.

"WHY AREN'T YOUR POWERS WORKING?!"

"I have to focus on who I want to float up for them to work. I can't focus right now!"

"TRY AGAIN!"

Bearzy's pov

Panzie's powers weren't working so I was all alone. I guessed the evil object was the money gun. We had to break it. When I wanted to say something, I got shot. I literally had money in my mouth. It was gross. I fell.

"Eww! Now I don't want them anymore. I have lots of them anyway." said Money Maker

"Need a hand?"

"Thank you!"

Well, I was wrong. I wasn't all alone. Panzie could still help me with small things. I wanted to use my Bearizman, but first we had to know more about the villain. Money Maker started to make a money rope, but I realized too late. He could become a Cowboy if he wanted to. Lol. He tied us and tried to get our miraculouses.

"The ring and the headband? Alright"

The weird mask on the villain's face appeared again. I really wanted to know more about it. He wanted to take my miraculous first. When he was centimeters apart from taking it, someone shouted.

"GO AWAY YOU LOSER!" said a girl

I didn't recognize the girl at first. Then I figured out that she was from my class. I think her name was Liliana or something? Money Maker was so mad that he started shooting around the room trying to get Liliana. Liliana knew how to avoid the flying money. Phew. As she was distracting Money Maker, I had time to use my Bearizman. I got a knife and untied the rope.

"Liliana, let me get you to safety!" said Panzie

"But I want to fight!"

"It's too risky. You don't have powers."

"Oh .."

"Go guys! I can handle this alone!"

Then Panzie and Liliana sneaked out of the room while I was fighting Money Maker. I managed to get on the table and I jumped to get the money gun. He didn't see me so I got it. I instantly broke the gun and the evil butterfly popped up. I opened my kit and caught the butterfly. Then boom! It was white again. Why were all the butterflies white?

"Beariculous!"

Then everything was back to normal. I went to search for Panzie and Liliana.

Liliana's pov while Bearzy was fighting the villain.

Panzie took me to another class that was pretty far from the fight and put me under a bench.

"Stay here until I come get you. Okay?"

He was cuteee. I wanted him to stay.

"Stay here with me. You don't have your powers as well, plus she said she can handle it alone"

"I guess I will stay."

We talked about our lives and stuff, but he was careful not to reveal his identity. I was sure I didn't know him without the mask, because I would have recognized such a funny and nice boy. Those 10 minutes were everything. They made my day. We laughed so hard together. I really hoped I will see Panzie again. Then Bearzy came and ruined the fun.

"I am happy you're okay. Everything is back to normal."

"Yess, we are okay. You fought amazing! Congratulations."

"OKK. See you!"

How could she?! Panzie complimented her and she just said "Okk"?! If Panzie complimented me I would literally think about it all night.

"Wait, I have to tell you something!"

But Bearzy left. Poor Panzie. He deserved better.

"Why is she like this?" I asked

"Ehh. I let her wait for me yesterday when we had a meeting to search for threats in town. I did that because my father forced me to bed. He stayed there until I fell asleep. I couldn't transform to call her."

ONLY THAT?! AND SHE WAS SO MAD AT HIM. I saw it in her eyes. I am good at reading people's facial expressions. I wouldn't be upset at all if he did that! Maybe in the first hour or something.

"You deserve better" I said

"Don't say that! She's sweet on the inside."

"Really? Well, I believe you, I guess."

Then I did a very brave thing. I kissed him on the cheek. OMGG! THAT FELT LIKE HEAVEN! Even if it was on the cheek.

"Call this number if you need anything, ever." Liliana said.

Panzie's pov

I couldn't believe she kissed me on the cheek. She was sweet and all, but my heart belonged to Bearzy.. I was going to be friends with her though. When I got home we started talking on Instagram. I didn't give her my number because she had a chance to find out my identity. I called her with a private number and I gave her a random Instagram account I made so we could talk there. I was sad I didn't meet her when I was Aaron. This was a huge opportunity too! I really liked to make friends. Even as Panzie. It doesn't matter.