Emilee Rivera's Story

Nina had been up early and she had been out in the forest again but not very deep. She was out talking to the trees today and she was making sure they were okay and being well taken care of. If they all stated a fight she'd calm them down gently and she smiled as they got along. As for the various plants near by she could hear their thoughts too. People thought that Nina was crazy when ever she spoke about plants, but really it wasn't her fault she could listen to them. Some of the Poseidon children could understand horses so why did it have to be weird for her to understand plants? She could make them grow as well and when she wanted them to grow, not just when it was time for them to grow. She could always making the trees some what healthier as well. Nina sighed contently as she leaned up against the tree and too a deep breath in and she had all the wonderful scents of the different plants, trees, and herbs surrounding her. She closed her eyes slightly as the wind was hitting her lightly in the face with a nice breeze. Sitting there for awhile just going off into dream land was enough for her though.

Her mind was circling with many thoughts and just because of the peace out here she really didn't want to go to class not today, why couldn't they just be on a break or something? Nina knew that if she really wanted to she could leave the school next year but because this acted as part of her home maybe she might just stay afterwards and see if she could be a possible cook or something or maybe it'd be nice for them to have someone to teach everyone else about the different plants but that'd leave her as lonely as Ms. Massie seems to be. She has barely anyone because she used to bed a student with the rest of them but was now a teacher. Nina felt sorry for her.

Snapping out of her thoughts she stood up and brushed off the dirt on her dress. Nina went walking for awhile and while she was spaced out and walking she happened to find Ava. The put a smile on her face seeing as it was a friendly face. Nina wasn't nearly as shy around Ava as some of the others. Nina sat down beside her and smiled. "Morning, Ava." She said as she leaned back laying down and she looked up at the sky thinking for a moment. "How are you?" She asked.

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Emilee was most likely the very first person up. She was up before the crack of dawn and she had gotten a good nights rest so she was all ready to go. Emilee got dressed in the normal jeans that did have a few rips and then her shirt as well as her hunting jacket. It wasn't her hunting jacket because it was meant to blend in with the bushes, no it was meant to keep her dry against the rain or snow and provided heat but it was a nice dark brown that some what blended in with the forest surrounding her. She then decided to braid her hair down her back and she kept it nice and neat. Lastly she pulled on her boots and had her quiver that was strapped and placed by going over her head and the strap rested on her shoulder and went down under arm. She grabbed her hand carved bow she had made herself once long ago and she held it in her grip.

Silently she sneaked out not to wake anyone and she vanished off to the woods. It was where she could think about everything and anything..Where she was alone or as that sometimes meant or most times meant being around with Malcolm. Emilee also loved adventure and she got it in the woods. As she entered it she began to go more quiet like listening for sounds so she knew what she could possibly hunt. There was always lots of rabbits, deer, birds, and other small creatures and sometimes you found your self face to face with a bear or a wild cat. Nothing to new for Emilee to face. She moved quietly now and kept going. She may have disturbed some birds and they flew up quickly but soon enough she had pulled an arrow out quickly and set it on the notch on her bow holding it in place, her three fingers, two on top one on the bottom holding the end of the arrow in place and she tugged on the string back to her ear, aimed and shot her arrow. She hit her target in the chest right about where the heart would have been. It was a good shot and she smiled, a satisfactory smile. Soon enough her whistling came about as she went through the woods finding her kill and she took the arrow out and smiled. She didn't bother picking the bird up, she never did bother to pick of the birds but the rabbits she often skinned the rabbits and cut up the rabbit meat allowing the cooks to use it if they wished.

Emilee's morning continued on and she was walking around humming tunes softly to herself and finally she had stopped hunting and decided that she didn't feel all that up to it today so she pulled her self up into a tree and she sat there legs stretched out on the branch and her back against the tree it's self. She was actually singing back and forth with the birds like it was a little song and it was rather relaxing in her mind.

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Molly Massie

Molly hadn't been up early early but she was up early enough. Molly didn't wear what normal school teachers wore but she didn't really what some of the other students did either. She had a style of her own.Either way she was in shorts, a pink tank-top, and her hair was down and curled today. She didn't spend too much time on her looks because it wasn't that important to her. Molly had ended up going for a small boat ride today and then she brought it in and she went to her classroom and she set things up and got her room ready, sure she wasn't teaching first but she liked to be prepared ahead of time so she wouldn't have to fumble around. Molly sighed. It was hard being a teacher not long after you finished your time up here. It was mainly difficult because all her old friends didn't know what to think of her because two years ago she was their friend and now she was their teacher and then the teachers, well it's a little weird because Mr.Cadwell and Mr.Keating were her old teachers and they had taught her while she was here. The two other female teachers though well one was new this year and she didn't know what to think of her yet, but she is seven years older than Molly. Then the other one is only six years older but she was her favorite teacher in the whole wide world.

Molly finally closed and locked her class room and she walked out to the stables. The academy was nice enough to let her keep her horse here but sadly her horse was close to it's dying years and was so old it hardly did anything but Molly still talked to her horse and she fed him and brushed him, gave him the love he deserved. Molly then went on talking to all the other horses and attending to them.

Nina's smile was wiped away when Ava said she had a rough night. A small sigh passed through her lips as she started to think about exactly how she was. It was always difficult to describe how she felt and how she was as of the moment. Nina gave it a little more thought before she tossed some words over in hopes it'd just work. "I feel, bleh." She said dully and then right in a matter of seconds Ava leaped off the bench as fast as lightning and in a blink of an eye.

They were only greeted by Ava's half brother, William. William the thought of who it was greeting them didn't settle in right away and she hadn't hid her face in shyness, yet. Ava then started to go off on a rampage and it made Nina give a shy smile and laugh a little bit at the sight. Not long after that all died down William was talking to her and that's when it hit her. Who exactly was talking to her. The one boy she was told to stay away from but couldn't help but like. "Why hello, dear Nina. What's a pretty little thing like you sitting out here on your own for? I mean, without male company, of course." William had spoken to her and Nina seriously felt her face get a bit hotter and her cheeks turned to a light pink. Her tongue felt numb and she knew she might end up tongue tied. "H-Hi," She said pausing giving a small, short, and shy wave as a small smile tugged at her lips. Just when Nina was about to speak again Arissa came up and started to speak saying hi and all that. Nina nodded to the girl giving her a small wave.

Then remembering William there her cheeks changed a darker shade of red going deeper. "Me p-pretty?" She asked and shook her head. "I'm fine, I h-ha-have, Ava." She said and couldn't help her stuttering. Nina wasn't always this tongue tied, but around William it was always worse than normal. It wasn't her fault the boy just played with her heart in ways no one had before. It was silly to even mention but it was true.




Emilee had been up in the tree for awhile and had her eyes closed taking in everything. The scent, the breeze, the feeling on the piece of bark between her fingers, the sounds of the birds, and almost everything. When you took away your sight you could imagine everything and all your other senses increased. It was something Emilee learned as a child. Emilee thought about going back to hunt some game. See if she could beat Malcolm, because no doubt he was trying to beat her because she was much better at hunting then him, well it was easier with a bow because the arrows were smaller and moved more swiftly through the air than a spear did and the animals could see the spear coming. Malcolm was still a good hunter and he was great in battle. Emilee her self would never want to be turned against her best friend. How could she even think about harming him, better yet why would he even have to turn on her? Well who knew but there really should have been no reason for it.

Emilee felt stupid for the silly little bird she killed and she just knew that Malcolm caught more than her. Honestly Emilee hadn't been feeling much of her self lately but she hid it down seeing as she never liked to bother people much. She just didn't know what was to happen next for her and didn't think she had that grand of a future. Yea she is great with a bow and she has confidence in her self but it was just in some cases she wondered if she was doing the right thing and she remembered some of the teachers suggestions. To have faith of some kind in her peers and let them help her. Emilee let people help her and she cared about people. Like Malcolm and Jules for instance. They mattered to her and she could depend on them. If anything she would trust her life with these two people. She shouldn't have let it bother her but frankly it did and it was stuck in her head for a long period of time. This seemed to be the problem, if Emilee was forced to think of something for far too long then it would turn into a mess that was complicated and she wouldn't feel like her self. This had happened a few times and well she always let it pass so maybe this one would too in a matter of time.

Before she knew it not even paying attention she felt something move the branch she was on and her eye lids flung wide open and her mouth hung open. She was in shock. She had always let her guard down too much around Malcolm and always seemed to fall for his tricks. It was like Malcolm had her planned as his ultimate game that he had to catch once a day. "Morning." He had spoken those words to her and now they were echoing in her mind and then soon afterwards she could hear the small laughter of her best friend. Her eye brows lowered and she frowned at him. She threw the piece of bark that was in her fingers at him, quite angry. It hit his chest a little but nothing to hurt him. It didn't even feel like anything most likely, knowing Malcolm. She crossed her arms for a split second and then looked at him. "You're such a jerk, you know that, right." She said not really asking him but stating a fact.

"Good morning Em, what's going on with you today?" He said while his eyes closed. "Nothing much." She muttered under her breath for only her ears but she knew he'd hear anyway. At this point he was already sitting beside her his arm around her in a chummy manner. Next his eyes opened and he had looked at her. "I only found one bird on my up here, usually your way more into it than that. Anything wrong?" Malcolm had asked. Almost every time there was something wrong Malcolm was the first to guess it right. She huffed and her face expression pulled into a pout as she rested her head on his shoulder briefly. This was normal for them when ever there was something bothering Emilee. "What do you think?" She asked mumbling. "That was a good shot though, you have to admit." She said with a small grin placing on her face. She always liked to have some sort of topic to change to when she didn't feel like talking about anything, even if they were this deep in the forest.

The piece of bark bounced of Malcolm's pectorals as Emilee threw it at him. He simply chuckled to himself as she went about her normal routine of insulting him and what not. She always teased him so much, and he loved it. Sometimes, it was nice for him to tease her back though. "Emilee, don't be ridiculous....of course I'm a jerk. I'm your jerk, though." He said while laughing. After he had asked his questions, she had laid her head against his shoulder. Uh oh, universal sign of feeling bad. Malcolm guessed it was time to put his cheer up hat on....as soon as he wrestled out what was wrong with her. Emilee could be so evasive sometimes, even with him. "What do you think?" She asked mumbling. "That was a good shot though, you have to admit." She said with a small grin spreading on her face. Malcolm smiled a soft smile. "Good? It was brilliant! Perfect shot, right above the left breast from what......58 paces? It's how I knew you were up here, no one can shoot like that. No one but you, and do you know why? Because your one in a million, Em." He said smiling at her and hugging her closer with his arm around her. He then gently placed his head on top of hers. "You want to know what I think? I think, I'm out in my favorite place to be, with my favorite person to be with on my favorite type of day........and I can't enjoy it. Because my favorite person has something bugging her, and that's more important to me than any game to hunt or class to be late to." Malcolm said, his tone very warm and understanding.

It was true, he couldn't really function right knowing there was something wrong Emilee. She was like, most of his world. He never had a family to speak of, or a friend to talk to, before her. It was him, Emilee and Gregis against the world in his eyes. Sure he had other friends to be with, and they were all lovely people. Even so, they didn't hold a candle next to the best archer in school. He then sat there, waiting for her to respond. He could wait there all day. Malcolm heard some barking and looked down a little. He saw Gregis chasing squirrels and birds or pretty much anything that got near him. He had one of those big old dog smiles on his face. His stump of a tail wagging like there was no tomorrow. He chuckled to himself softly, thinking about how blissful a dog's life must be. Malcolms gaze slowly moved up into the treeline, taking in how peaceful everything was. He then caught a glimpse of the sun through the tree's. He then noticed it's position....they were definitely going to be late for class.

Emilee still had been frowning at him and then when he commented that he was a jerk and that he was her jerk she just rolled her eyes a bit and chuckled a bit. Then she had her whole thinking moment that went on and she had exchanged a few words with him. Now just like always he'd come in with his opinion and what he thought about things. Malcolm almost always tried to make her feel better and honestly if the rest of her friends failed to do it Malcolm, her best friend never did fail. It was almost like deep down she always knew he'd never fail to make her feel better. That was when he spoke "Good? It was brilliant! Perfect shot, right above the left breast from what......58 paces? It's how I knew you were up here, no one can shoot like that. No one but you, and do you know why? Because your one in a million, Em." after that he hugged her closer and he was smiling. Which in turn gave Emilee a small smile. "You make me sound like a super hero." She said rolling her eyes and laughing a little bit. "Don't be silly though, I bet you almost any child of Apollo could shoot well." She said. "Even like me." She added before he could say anything else. At that moment his head was gently placed on hers and everything seemed peaceful where they were and she honestly didn't want to go to class this morning. That was when he spoke again "You want to know what I think? I think, I'm out in my favorite place to be, with my favorite person to be with on my favorite type of day........and I can't enjoy it. Because my favorite person has something bugging her, and that's more important to me than any game to hunt or class to be late to." Emilee sat there in the comfort of her best friend or how she saw him, her brother. There was nothing more then that and Malcolm was the same way with her.

Emilee kept sitting there and was thinking about how to even begin with what was bothering her, she never liked to burden people with her thoughts and concerns. She wasn't one to do that because to she believed it was weakness, more so than anything else. Looking down below she saw Malcolm's dog, he was the best animal she had ever met and would never hurt him. She couldn't help but smile as the dog chased birds and many other animals down there. She looked up and she could see the sun shining. The sun was always a comfort to her as well and it's warmth was always a pleasure to have. Oddly enough she always felt like it was her father's way of giving her comfort the way Malcolm was physically.

"Well your favorite person has a lot on her mind right now." Emilee said softly now looking off into the distance. "I know I have great skills and all but what's going to happen after the academy days, am I going to be of much use to anyone." She said more of stating something than asking a question. "The real problem I have is some teachers think that I need to trust my peers, I do that and I believe if you trust too much it can get you in danger, I mean I'd trust you, Jules, and Chloe with my own life. Why don't they see that? And I am able to take care of my self, why don't they also notice that?" Emilee asked now feeling like the weights were lifted a little bit from her shoulders as she waited for a response. Emilee never had the plain old drama problems like most girls..Hers were more mature than that, so she thought.



Nina smiled as the two half siblings were going back and forth about the whole tickle thing. It was rather entertaining and it took her mind off of William for a few moments, just enough for her cheeks to return back to their natural color. Nina would get up and leave but she'd feel rude if she did that so she stayed put. Nina had her hair curled this morning and so she was playing with one of them while she stared up at the sky watching it. Nina loved watching the sky and she liked how the clouds sometimes took shape of things that she knew and Nina also loved how sometimes the clouds would just shift.

After Will had paid very little attention to Arissa and being nice to her. Nina was still tuned out at this moment and felt like she had been dreaming because no one else seemed to be able to get a voice through to her right now, but no one was actually talking to her either. She felt at ease in her own world.

That was when Will started to speak to her again. "Of course your pretty. No, you're more than that sweetie, you're beautiful. Gorgeous. There should be statues of you around this academy for us to pray to." Her first response to this was to smile shyly as the redness in her cheeks returned but this time it was a deeper red and Nina desperately tried to cover up her face. In the sweet smelling grass but it was near impossible. That was when Nina actually thanked Portia silently in her own mind. It gave Will something to be distracted about and it helped Nina relax and have her cheeks slowly go to a pink color instead of a deep red.

That was when his attention was back on her and she knew it. He asked where were they. Nina gave a soft and short laugh before saying "Something about there being a statue of me." Nina shook her head lightly. That was when she realized for once she hadn't stumbled with her words. "I'm n-not that pretty, Will." She said rolling her eyes slightly. "If anyone should have a statue it should be you." She said more teasingly. She was thankful her stuttering moments had gone for now.

Malcolm smiled. "But, you are a super hero, Em. You save the rest of us from our boredom. Your Emilee the Mighty! Defeating monotony with adventure!" Malcolm stated the last part like he was the announcer for the Super Friends. He loved to tease her when she felt down, he believed it was away to get through to her. Malcolm decided to stop teasing her and really listen to her. That's what she needed right now. It was very rare for Emilee to show her 'weakness' as she put it. Malcolm enjoyed listening to peoples problems, because just listening really helps and is sometimes all you need to feel better. Malcolm was quiet and listened close to every word Emilee was saying and how she was saying it. After she had said her peace, he unwrapped his arm around her and sat lateral on the branch to fully face her. "Emilee. I'm surprised at you. You, out of anyone here, have the brightest future out of this academy, no pun intended. So your mostly well known for your archery skills, but that's not all you are. Emilee.....you can heal. You can heal the sick and wounded. You could use that gift to do so much good in this world. Or...." Malcolm said with a pause, re-adjusting himself back onto the branch the normal way. "You can do anything you want. I know that is a statement that is scarier than it seems, but it's true. Just because your the daughter of Apollo, doesn't mean you have to let it define who you are. Sure you could use your archery skills at a circus or something. But, only if you want to. Or you could become an extreme sports enthusiast. Or trail guide, or a priest or a baker or whatever. You have more skills to offer the world than just what your father gave you. Your smart, your adventurous, you have no fear. Not because your the daughter of Apollo.....it's because your you." He then hugged her close again and gave her a light kiss on the head.

Malcolm then looked at her again. "And as for what the teachers say. You will learn to open up more in time, no one expects you to open up over night. If they do, you shouldn't be listening to what they have to say because their crazy. It's hard to learn how to trust people. I can trust people so easily, because if they betray me, in some way, I can defend myself easily. It's a trick I learned while I was in the other world." Malcolm said knowing she would understand that the other world was when he was homeless and alone. "Besides......the teachers aren't exactly all there themselves, they should not be giving out advice. I mean, just look at my brother. In my eyes.........I want you to never change unless you feel like you need to. If you don't feel like you need to, don't. If you do feel like you need to, then I'll do whatever I can to help. You know I'll be there for you no matter what." Malcolm said in his usual warm tone. After his little speech, he then fell back and hooked his legs around the branch they were sitting on and just hung there, basking in the sun. With his enhanced senses, he could faintly hear the bell ringing. Malcolm simply shrugged to himself. He had maybe missed a total of 8 days since being there for 5 years. He was sure they wouldn't mind a 9th time.

Nina watched as Tristan walked by and she honestly could tell that he disliked her but that was alright because he had poor judgement on her and that only made Nina dislike Tristan because he didn't know her well enough to know. Soon enough Ava and Arissa had left for class and Tristan was gone. That just left Nina and Will. Will then commented on how she was that pretty but of course followed by a wink and she couldn't help but giggle. "A statue of you would turn this place from a school, into a shrine, Nina. He had told her whil sitting on the grass and she heard him laugh a little. "Only if it could be placed next to yours. My statue would be so lonely, and it wouldn't look right without one of you standing right there too." He said in response to her teasing him about him having a statue. "Will, you don't look right alone, period. It doesn't suit you." She said grinning.

"I suppose we could go to class," Will said to her, smiling mischievously, "or we could always spend the time together?" Nina didn't know what to do, honestly she never really skipped out on class and she always felt bad even thinking about the idea but this time it was giving her the chance to spend one on one time with Will, which she never got and maybe it would be a good thing but considering his repuation at school it could mean other things and it was a lot for Nina to consider but soon she wiped her worries away and smiled. "I don't want to go to class, it's nice out here." She said grinning. "I think I can afford to take a break." She spoke once more and brought her self forward into a sitting position and smoothed out her dress as well as her hair fixing it a bit. "I mean, it is only Mr.Cadwell's class."

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Emilee smiled at his attempt to tease her. Malcolm had always used that as part of his plan to get her to feel better or just at least put her at ease. After that one little teasing moment and after Em had displayed everything in a big show case for Malcolm to see as if to bid on it with his comments and relaxing words. Emilee stared off into the deep forest waiting for Malcolm to display his thoughts on the matter and for him to do his usual, captain cheer up thing. It was almost always a routine when she was upset or angry..Or anything bothering her in general. Malcolm understood Emilee better than anyone and Emilee understood Malcolm better than anyone and she knew of his own past and how he was homeless. The poor guy was all alone and if Emilee had only known him then, she would have helped him but none the less he survived and he was a survior, he was a champion in her eyes. Emilee couldn't help but have a small smile on her face thinking of Malcolm, Gregis, and her self against the world.

"Emilee. I'm surprised at you. You, out of anyone here, have the brightest future out of this academy, no pun intended. So your mostly well known for your archery skills, but that's not all you are. Emilee.....you can heal. You can heal the sick and wounded. You could use that gift to do so much good in this world. Or...." Malcolm said with a pause and she watched him re-adjusting himself back onto the branch the normal way. "You can do anything you want. I know that is a statement that is scarier than it seems, but it's true. Just because your the daughter of Apollo, doesn't mean you have to let it define who you are. Sure you could use your archery skills at a circus or something. But, only if you want to. Or you could become an extreme sports enthusiast. Or trail guide, or a priest or a baker or whatever. You have more skills to offer the world than just what your father gave you. Your smart, your adventurous, you have no fear. Not because your the daughter of Apollo.....it's because your you." He then hugged her close again and gave her a light kiss on the head, which had only made her feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Only because his words always had that effect on her. This was why she called him her brother. Emilee had nothing to say for that moment she wasn't stunned or shocked by his words but they sort of opened her mind up into thinking that just maybe Malcolm was right.

She stayed silent as he looked at her again and began to speak. "And as for what the teachers say. You will learn to open up more in time, no one expects you to open up over night. If they do, you shouldn't be listening to what they have to say because their crazy. It's hard to learn how to trust people. I can trust people so easily, because if they betray me, in some way, I can defend myself easily. It's a trick I learned while I was in the other world." It wasn't long before he had started up again still talking. "Besides......the teachers aren't exactly all there themselves, they should not be giving out advice. I mean, just look at my brother. In my eyes.........I want you to never change unless you feel like you need to. If you don't feel like you need to, don't. If you do feel like you need to, then I'll do whatever I can to help. You know I'll be there for you no matter what." That was when Malcolm had leaned back and was hanging from the tree and Emilee sighed. Not a troubling sigh but a more relaxed sigh. Emilee leaned her head back on on the tree for a few minutes thinking about it and then she her self looked her lower legs around the branch and fell back so she hanging beside him. She heard the bell ring and groaned. "I don't want to go to class." She said softly. "You know, I don't exactly know what I plan on doing in the near future, this is my home and you're here..I don't want to leave. What are you doing after your schooling is up here?" She asked looking over at him. "And thanks." She said in a soft tone. "You really did cheer me up." She said with a small smile and then punched his arm lightly, like she almost always did, it was a routine. "So, how much game did you get today?" She asked casually. Emilee just did what she normally did, went back to as if nothing happened and she hadn't had her weakling moment.

Tristan holds up a hand in apology when he walks into Battle Strategy late, but by the looks of things he's not the only one. Portia, Juliette, Danni and Peter are standing at one end, and Arissa - who had come in a few moments after he had - is at the other, but apart from that the place is deserted. He goes by Arissa - he and Peter aren't exactly best buddies - "Sorry I ran off, earlier...I just didn't want to catch whatever Will has."





Alex returns Danni's smile with a tired one of his own, when she says that she feels great, "Glad to hear it, Danni. I wish I could say the same for myself." He watches as Tristan, and then Arissa, make their entrances and excuses, and gives them a nod to show that their lateness is excused. He gives the kids a 'settle down' gesture when they start asking about his night, "I can't have a night off, every once in a while? he jokes, "Gods know that you all do...some more frequently than others, Portia." he casts an eye over Portia's dishevelled appearance; she looks how he [/i]feels.

"Today, we're going to be practising with non-contact battle. That is, fighting using your powers, not weapons. So throw on some armour - " he points over to the lockers containing the armour in the corner, "-and break off into two groups of five..." he glances round, realising that there's not enough students to actually make up two teams of five. He frowns, creating a line in his forehead, "Has anyone seen Nina? How about Will? Emilee? Malcolm?"

Malcolm hung there, still basking in the warmth of Emilee's dads glow. Everything was peaceful and calm. Malcolm just felt content right now, knowing that he helped Emilee through what was bothering her. He simply was waiting for her to join him and then they can go back to their normal day to day routine. Soon enough, Emilee was hanging there right next to him. She looked at him and spoke. "I don't want to go to class." She said softly. "You know, I don't exactly know what I plan on doing in the near future, this is my home and you're here..I don't want to leave. What are you doing after your schooling is up here?" She asked looking over at him. "And thanks." She said in a soft tone. "You really did cheer me up." She said with a small smile and then punched his arm lightly, like she almost always did, it was a routine. Malcolm feigned being injured. "Ah! Easy with the guns, slugger." he said with a smile. "So, how much game did you get today?" Emilee asked him casually. Malcolm just gave a cocky smile. "The spoils of my catch are right down.....GREGIS!" Malcolm looked down to see the last of his rabbit's sliding down Gregis' enormous gullet. Upon hearing his name, Gregis' ears perked up and he turned his gaze skyward. He gave Malcolm a look of guilt, along with a puppy pout.

"Oh no, your not getting out of this that easy." Malcolm said sternly. He unhooked his legs from the branch and free fell to the ground, landing on his feet. He walked over to Gregis, and Gregis immediately fell to the ground and rolled onto his back, a sign of submission. "That's right, I'm Alpha. Now, those were not all for you. I said you could have half of what I caught, not all of it." Gregis then made a whimpering sound and a weak bark. "Well Emilee is more important than your breakfast, alright." Malcolm explained. Gregis then barked a few times. "Don't use that tone with me! This requires punishment. Nothing but kibble for the next 3 days." Gregis immediately got up and started to bark at Malcolm. At the second bark, Malcolm just gave him a look, which made Gregis submit again. Malcolm then smiled and began to rub Gregis' stomach. "Alright, good boy." Malcolm then stood up and looked back over to Emilee. "Well....I did have 3 rabbits and a pheasant. Now, I guess Ive got nothing. Oh! And I'm not sure what I'm going to do." Malcolm said sort of evasively. That was the last thing he wanted to talk to Emilee about....his future. He looked towards his spear. Gregis had sort of taken the hunting spirit out of him for now. "Well....we're already late for class. I might as well send Gregis with a message to Mr. Cadwell saying we will be late....or not coming. I'll leave it vague. Malcolm reached into his sling pack and got out some paper and a pen. He wrote the following on the paper.



Malcolm placed the finished letter in Gregis' spiked collar. He then looked him directly in the eyes. "Gregis, take that message to Mr. Cadwell as fast as you can. Got it?" Gregis gave a dog nod. "Good, now go." With that, Gregis raced off into the woods. Malcolm hen turned back to Emilee. "Hey, what are going to do about that dance thing comin' up...soon I guess. You going to ask someone, or not go, or what?" Malcolm asked casually.

Gregis raced through the woods, wind blowing through his shiny coat. His tongue lolling in the wind, leaving a trail of spittle behind him. In a matter of moments he was out of the forest an onto the campus of the school. He raced past people walking, nearly bulldozing over a few students. He ran down a few hallways and stopped in the middle of a four way intersection. He spun around a few times looking from place to place, panting with a dumb grin on his face. He then sniffed the air, and ran down one of the hallways. He ran directly pass Ezekiel, Nina and Will, before sliding to a stop and turning back. He ran directly up to Ezekiel and barked a few happy barks at him while jumping around like a playful puppy. He then put his forelegs on Ezekiel's chest and licked him in the face like he had done a million times before. HE then jumped back, chased his tail for a second, then kept running.

He bolted right into Battle-Strategy class and barreled through the students and desks. He slid to a stop and placed his front paws onto Mr. Cadwell's desk. He then grasped at the note for a little bit before pulling it out of his collar and putting it on his desk. He then looked at Mr. Cadwell with a nice big Dog grin, panting and drooling on his desk. Gregis then sniffed the air and turned around and saw Dani. He ran up to her and barked happily, then jumped up and licked her on the face. He then, walked back over to Mr. Cadwell and sat down in front of him, as if expecting something.

Nina could tell that Will was shocked at her reply that she'd actually skip class with him. She never skipped so she could afford to miss one class and more so when she could spend it with Will. Will was always so sweet and she didn't see how anyone thought he was mean, she hadn't really seen him overly mean to anyone. Nina had only seen his sweet side, she knew he had a more mean side but she just never seen him that way and everyone was allowed their moments. "You're seriously going to skip class, just to spend some time with little old me? Why Miss Collins, I'm shocked. I didn't think I meant that much to you, that you'd risk getting in trouble." When Will had said that playfully teasing her she laughed a little bit. "Well, Mr.Hawk, it's hard to say no to you." She said teasing him back and laughing a little. That was when he took her hand and she smiled and a little bit of color flooded into her cheeks, not as bad as it used to be but still. When he started to trace one of the lines on her hand she gave him a small smile.

He had been looking at it quite a bit. "Love is also in your future too, my dear. With... someone close to you. Possibly a friend. A friend turned lover. You'll be a perfect couple. Have three children, two girls and a boy. You'll be married too, until death." He looked up, at her and put her hand back down, gently onto her lap. "Well, that's what your palm says anyway. Who knows if it's true or not. I believe it's true though." He smiled. It was that smile that Nina died for, the one the made her heart flutter a little bit. She couldn't help but smile at one of those smiles. Nina opened her mouth to say something when Ms.Summers had appeared and her smile vanished. Nina was surprised to see the teacher outside of class and she was quickly scanning her brain for an excuse but couldn't find one.

That was when Zeke, her best friend came up and put one arm around Will and then one arm around her. "So what's going on guys!.." he said in a loud voice. "Oh! Ms.Summers how nice of you to greet us! Nina and Will were just getting some supplies for Mr.Cadwell's class, we're using our equipment today, and we ran short, and do you know how heavy it is to carry that crap? So he assigned me, Will, and Nina to go fetch some." He smiled a bit obnoxiously, but not a single streak of nervousness seemed to grace his features. "You look really nice today Ms.Summers, I almost forgot to mention that!..." He turned to both Will and Nina, his coy smile couldn't be seen under the locks of his blonde hair. "Lets go and fetch that equipment, eh?.." He led them both around the hallway and Nina just followed. He told them to shut up and not do anything but finally Will had reached out with his left hand and took Nina's right and she smiled at Will.

After awhile and after they were out of sight and ears Nina was about to say something but was again interrupted by Gregis who had tackled Zeke and she laughed a bit. She turned to Will for a moment wondering who he was going to ask to the ball. Even though she hoped it'd be her she knew that he had many more choices to pick from that he might choose. Nina wanted to go with him maybe what she had to do was ask him her self and if she was going to ask him..She didn't want to do it when Zeke was around, he was her best friend but it was a personal thing that she'd tell him later anyway. "So, you showed up out of the blue, Zeke." She said smiling. "Want to tell me how you randomly pop up?" She asked jokingly with a grin on her face.

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Emilee smiled as Malcolm got down and he started to talk with Gregis and Emilee couldn't help but laugh at the two of them. They really were like family to her and this was just a typical day with her, Malcolm, and Gregis. He had told her he didn't know about his future yet and she had realized it was a bad thing to bring up so she left that topic where it was. Then him and Gregis kept going on and on talking and finally Malcolm had told her how much game he did have and how much he had now.

Soon enough Malcolm wrote a note to Mr.Cadwell and sent it with Gregis. After Gregis left Emilee was still hanging upside down. She looked at Malcolm as he asked her about the dance. "Hey, what are going to do about that dance thing comin' up...soon I guess. You going to ask someone, or not go, or what?" Malcolm asked casually. Emilee sighed, she knew it was going to come up sooner or later with their conversations. Emilee wasn't too thrilled about the dance because that just meant some of the other kids would be dry humping or couples would be there and it made no appeal to Emilee. It was something for her. "I'd like to not go but then I'd look like that loner kid." Emilee said laughing. "I'm not a big fan on the whole formal thing. I suppose I'd go if I was asked." She said and then a grin flashed on her face. "What girl are you thinking of taking, Malcolm? Perhaps a girl you have a crush on.." She said jokingly and laughing.

Malcolm arched his neck looking up at Emilee, listening to what her answer was. She got a look on her face as if she had to deal with something troublesome all of a sudden. Emilee had never really been a party girl. Sure, she would go with Malcolm to parties and she would drink a little, mainly watch out for her drunk friends, but it was never really her scene. She would prefer to chill in or go on adventure. That was fine with Malcolm, but he did occasionally force her into social events, after all, he liked to party. "I'd like to not go but then I'd look like that loner kid." Emilee said laughing. "I'm not a big fan on the whole formal thing. I suppose I'd go if I was asked." She said and then a grin flashed on her face. Uh oh, let the teasing begin. "What girl are you thinking of taking, Malcolm? Perhaps a girl you have a crush on.." She said jokingly and laughing. Malcolm gave her a look that said 'Seriously?' "Oh, hahaha, it is too laugh. As if." Malcolm said sarcastically. He then leaped into the air and re-hooked his legs on the branch, right next to Emilee. "What girl would I have a crush on? It would be just a waste of time and dignity to crush on a girl and have little of either left." Malcolm said half-joking to his friend. "I can talk to girls and hang out with them no problem......wooing them is an entirely different story. No, besides, what girl would go with me? There are so many better options.....at least in their eyes. Like my little bro, for example. Or Nova, or Sinclair or Tristan or Lennon." Malcolm said, still with his trade mark smile stuck on his face.

He then looked over at Emilee. "I'd ask you to go as friends, but I don't want to rob you of the line of guys wanting your affection." Malcolm said to the huntress half teasing. "I'm probably just going to go stag. Either way, I'm sure it will be fun. All of our friends will be there....they sort of have to be. They'll be dancing and music and.....other stuff......and stuff." He looked at her sheepishly, expecting a judging glance. "Oh, you know what I mean. It'll give us all a chance to talk and hang out and get to know one another better. Maybe make new connections and what not. And if we're lucky......no drama will break out." Malcolm said the last part with a tone of seriousness. "Though, I don't think even Clover could be that lucky, knowing this place. Man, I hate drama!" Malcolm said matter of factly.

Emilee Rivera

Emilee knew this was most likely a social even that Malcolm would force her to go to but also all the students were going to be forced to go anyway. Emilee wasn't one for the party scene and she didn't think she ever would be, it wasn't her cup of tea, now maybe if they did something outside in the woods she'd be happier but she could only dream on because what things did they plan in the woods that'd be of any interest to anyone else? That was when her attention turned towards Malcolm. 'Seriously?' "Oh, hahaha, it is too laugh. As if." Malcolm said sarcastically. He then leaped into the air and re-hooked his legs on the branch, right next to Emilee. "What girl would I have a crush on? It would be just a waste of time and dignity to crush on a girl and have little of either left." Malcolm said half-joking to his friend. "I can talk to girls and hang out with them no problem......wooing them is an entirely different story. No, besides, what girl would go with me? There are so many better options.....at least in their eyes. Like my little bro, for example. Or Nova, or Sinclair or Tristan or Lennon." Malcolm said, still with his trade mark smile stuck on his face. "Malcolm, lots of girls have a crush on you, you're just too daft to see it." She said a smirk tugging at her lips. "Basically a lot of girls would go with you if you just asked them, but as you said you have trouble wooing the ladies." She said rolling her eyes. "Do you honestly think you have problems wooing them? Just be your self is enough for some of them." She said softly.

He then looked over at Emilee. "I'd ask you to go as friends, but I don't want to rob you of the line of guys wanting your affection." Malcolm said to the huntress half teasing. "I'm probably just going to go stag. Either way, I'm sure it will be fun. All of our friends will be there....they sort of have to be. They'll be dancing and music and.....other stuff......and stuff." He looked at her sheepishly and right if on cue she gave him one those 'oh really, serious' looks. "Oh, you know what I mean. It'll give us all a chance to talk and hang out and get to know one another better. Maybe make new connections and what not. And if we're lucky......no drama will break out." Malcolm said the last part with a tone of seriousness. "Though, I don't think even Clover could be that lucky, knowing this place. Man, I hate drama!" Malcolm said matter of factly. Emilee snorted though it was hard to. "Guys who want my affection? What world do you live on? The guys either one hate me ,two think I'm fantastic with the bow and three they think of me as good friend..You know it's true." She said smiling. "Don't go stag, even I know that could end up terrible and I don't even go to these things." She said looking over at big guns over there. Big guns being one of her many jokes of a nickname for him. "No drama? You have to be kidding me, Malcolm. This is an academy with demi-god children..No teenagers, there is going to be drama!" She said shaking her head lightly.

Emilee then at that moment had an idea. "How about this, an hour or two before the actual dance if we both still don't have anyone to go with..We can just team up and go as friends. Like a backup plan I suppose." Emilee suggested looking over at Malcolm.

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Nina Collins

Nina smiled at Zeke's comment and she could tell Will seemed to find it quite hysterical. She gave out a small but soft laugh and she waited for the madness to die down. That was when Zeke did his dramatic act and began to pretend to ask Will to the dance and even though she knew it wasn't to mock her, the thought crossed her mind but she knew Zeke would never do that to her, never. He'd never try and hurt her they were too close of friends for that.

Her attention was taken away after Zeke was tackled by the dog and Will seem to be happy until they met hers and they weren't happy filled which gave Nina a first clue that something not too good was happening next. Nina didn't let her face fall and refused to show any sign now, maybe he was just playing with her. Zeke had left by this point and Will announced he had to speak with her about something which had followed with a sigh and he had let go of it slowly. Nina knew this probably wouldn't be good and her instincts were right. "Nina, I want to ask you to the dance," he began, looking at her with soft eyes, "but I'm not going to." In those matter of seconds her heart had fluttered for a few seconds and then she swore it dropped and froze. Nina didn't want to hear anymore and she had had enough. She didn't let it bother her though, not yet. Not in front of Will. She knew that as soon as she was alone she would cry. "I'm not... associated the best way - I don't have the best reputation, is what I'm trying to get through here. Coming to the dance with me... it would make people believe that you're my next "conquest" or whatever, and you're not. You're more than that." He kept his voice hushed. Nina knew all of these things saying how he wanted to take her and all that was just an excuse to make her believe he wasn't that bad of a guy or anything else like that. Nina would never change her view on Will, he was cute and she liked him a lot and feelings like that just wouldn't go away and she knew it. She just had to pretend like she didn't care. "I like you, but I don't want you associated with me as my next "lay", okay? So, I'm going to ask someone else. I'm sorry." He said, looking down to the ground. This was just an act that he felt sorry and all that but she wouldn't believe it and she wouldn't fall for it, she wasn't that daft and he should have given her more credit.

Just when Nina was going to speak and just brush the whole thing off anyway, that was when he spoke one last time. "Save me a dance though? As many as you can?" Nina listened to what he said and she absolutely would not save him a dance but once again she was going to play it back and brush it off. Nina gave a slight smile. "It's fine, what ever makes you satisfied, it's not a big deal." She said shrugging her shoulders. Then she put on a slightly fake smile but she made if convincing. "Yea, sure. I'll try." Nina said but in her mind she knew she really wanted to say she wouldn't and she just wanted to be left alone or at least with her best friend Zeke or her brother Gabe. She would have considered Ava but Ava was Will's brother and she knew if she spoke to Ava about it that it might get to Will. "Now that I think about it..There was something my brother wanted help with." Nina said with a small smile. "I'm really sorry for ditching you but you know how Gabe is." She spoke and hoped it didn't seem all that fake. Nina never did call her brother Mr.Vincent outside of the class room because it was weird, it was weird enough calling him that in class let alone all the time.
(I will get a post up for Chance and Nina after I get some of the relations done! :D)

Danielle River
"Glad to hear it, Danni. I wish I could say the same for myself." Danni gave a slight chuckle. She wished she could stop being so...cheery. She was going to make a fool out of herself. Just then, Portia entered the room. She walks over to the three of them, Danni, Jules and Peter. "You three are looking awfully bloody bright for this time of day," Portia commented, making Danni laugh. Of course Portia would think that. She would use any excuse to sleep in as long as she could. Then again, Danni didn't particularily like mornings, either. She was acting annoyingly chirpy today, unlike herself. She gave a slight shrug. Maybe she was sick.

"Do you have a water bottle? I'm so hungover - I feel like the living dead," Portia said, taking a sip of the drink. "Anyway, speaking of hangovers, I thought maybe we could have a few drinks tonight? What d'you think?" Danni smiled at the mention of a night out. "Definitely," she agreed. "I can't even remember the last time I had a drink.Which you obviously can," she added, looking at the purple lines under Portias eyes from lack of sleep, and of course the fact that she had mentioned she was hungover. She rolled her eyes, grin froming on her face at the thought of tonight. She really needed a night away from the shitload of work they have at Olympus Academy, anyway.

"Today, we're going to be practising with non-contact battle. That is, fighting using your powers, not weapons. So throw on some armour," Mr.Cadwell ordered, pointing to the lockers containing the armour."And break off into two groups of five," he continues, before noticing that there's not even people to make teams of five. "Has anyone seen Nina? How about Will? Emilee? Malcolm?" Danni just shakes her head, not really listening. She grabs some armour from the locker and fastens it over her clothes. I probably look like a retard in this, she thought to herself, but ignored the thought. Besdies, everyone else had to wear them too. And less than an hour of looking ugly was better than less than an hour of being beaten to a pulp. She was mad at herself for even thinking that. Who was she, an Aphrodite kid?

Just then, Gregis burst into the room, a note in his collar. He handed it to Mr.Cadwell, before turning to Danni. She laughed as he licked her face, and petted his head. He gave a happy bark and trotted back over to Mr.Cadwell, sitting at his feet. "Is the dance tonight?" she asked, in a slightly humourous tone. "Of course, this is my second year in a row not being invited. Typical." She gave a small laugh. "So, who you guys going with?" she asked.

(So sorry I haven't posted in a while!)

Emilee Rivera

"No, Emilee, it can't be that easy. There has to be some trick to it. Women are just.....really intricate in how they think.......or something. Remember Sarah? Daughter of Athena, graduated last year? One time she came up to me and we talked for a short time. Then I said 'See ya in English' and she just started crying! Ever since then Ive been terrified that something I say is going to be some girl code for 'I hate you' or something." Malcolm said exasperatedly. "I just don't think I'm cut out for dating. I'd just mess it up." Malcolm said sounding defeated. Emilee couldn't help but laugh at her best friend at his past experience with a girl and she shook her head. "Sarah was a very confused girl and couldn't control her emotions well, Will. You did nothing wrong." Emilee said still laughing a bit. "Malcolm, we make mistakes and that's just a risk you're going to have to take and we learn best by our mistakes, don't miss out on a great girl because of your fear." Emilee said seriously. He then opened and closed his mouth a few times like he wanted to ask something. He then turned to Emilee. "Do.....do girls really have crushes on me? Really? Cause that's kind of awesome..." He said with a soft smile on. "Some girls do, yes. I know it for a fact..You're just too daft to notice it." Emilee said with a small smile and a wink.

"Good point, at least this place keeps you on your toes!" he said with optimistic tone. He then faced her again. "Also, shut your mouth young lady. I want to hear no talk like that coming from you. You are a beautiful, fun loving, adventurous young woman that any guy would be lucky to date. I don't want to hear such negative things from you again." He said sternly and like he was her father. He then started laughing and elbowed her. "All kidding aside, you really shouldn't talk like that. Guys like you, I'm pretty sure. A lot of them talk about how fun you are and stuff. You're awesome, and I never want to hear you doubting yourself again, ok?" He said very warmly with his typical smile. He then ruffled her hair in his usual fashion. Emilee rolled her eyes. "Yes, father." She said jokingly and laughed. He then spoke again. "That sounds like a plan. But don't just say no to guys if you think I won't have a date. Just worry about yourself." He said seriously. Emilee smiled "Thanks."

"And now the blood rushing to my head is making me dizzy. How about it? You wanna head back to Cadwell's? Knock some heads around?" He asked her.Emilee watched him swing himself off the branch and land on the ground. Emilee her self was getting quite dizzy so she did a quick motion to get herself down on the ground again. That was when Gregis came with a buck, one Gregis killed. "Holy.." Emilee said in shock and then smiled. She scratched behind his ears. "Good boy Gregis!" She said smiling. "Now we have something to bring Cadwell as an excuse. Who doesn't like venison, haha!" Malcolm said smiling. Emilee laughed. "Alright, I suppose we can go back to Cadwell's, I'll lead." She said and soon enough they went through the forest with ease and they came out and got to Cadwell's class in no problem and noticed people in armour and separating into groups. "Suppose we need to get some armour and get into some groups.. You can go give Cadwell our 'sorry we're late' present." She said with a smirk.

Nina Collins

Nina had been left alone for the most part and she had looked up at the clouds. She had such a complicated time sometimes. Nina heard faint sounds of people talking and she just knew some of it was directed at her. Nina thought Will had truely liked her but that didn't seem true, he was just playing, something he was rather good at and something Nina had been too stupid to follow. That was when Peter was walking over and sat down next to her, clearing his throat and saying a simple, "Hey...You alright? You just look a little...Down. I know you don't wanna talk to me or anything...But, uh..." He gestured around the room, "We kinda have to do this stupid team stuff, and, well, since you're not talking to Will I guess you don't wanna be on a team with him, right?" It was a little odd that out of all people, Peter was talking to her and trying to make her feel better? She ahd no clue what he was trying to achieve. Nina was a little too shocked to answer him but he probably didn't want to hear about any of her problems. She just gave a small smile. "I'm fine, thanks." She said giving him a small not.

He sighed, shook his head, and added, "I understand, I really do. Sometimes us guys are total assholes, right? Well, why don't you come over with the group...? I'm sure we're gonna end up as a team; most of us hate either Arissa, Tristan, or Will...So you're pretty safe from having to deal with them, with us." He stood up and held out a hand to Nina. Nina took his hand and she could wipe the smile of her face. Maybe this class wouldn't be so bad and maybe Peter never had been too bad of a guy. He seemed alright and well things could have been worse. "Sounds like a good idea, teaming up with you guys." She said and once up she walked over to the rest of the group with Peter. "Thank you." She added softly and quietly as they arrived at the group.

Chance Rundell

"Erm, I dunno. You're not here to collect taxes, are you? Because I swear I paid them!" He wriggled away from Chance, turned around, and winked at the boy. Chance laughed at Peter's response and shortly he watched Peter go and talk to Nina. Next thing he knew Cadwell was talking about all the powers that everyone had and blah blah blah, it really meant nothing to Chance and he didn't go around saying he had no crappy ass powers, he could take away someone's luck away for a short period of time and it'd be rather interesting.

He watched as the teams started to form and then he also saw that there was Emilee and Malcolm. A big smirk placed on his face. What were they doing? His eyebrows moved up and down at that thought and he shook his head lightly. "I think we should get Emilee and Malcolm on our side and then Arissa and the prisses can have Will and Jackie...When Jackie decides to show up that is." Chance said. As for Jules talking about someone for being in charge he thought for a moment. "It shouldn't be me.. I'm just no..Nina here day dreams too much to lead but I suppose maybe Peter could or perhaps Malcolm or Emilee if we get them on our side. "Hey Emilee! Malcolm!" He shouted over to them trying to get their attention.

Jacqueline Christie

Jacqueline had been slightly hung over in the next morning. She had found her secret stash of alcohol that the teachers thought they hid so well. Jackie had made the mistake of drinking too much and now in the morning she had a slight head ache and she had visited mr.toilet, gross. After awhile Jackie felt better and she drank some water to ease her. Taking her time this morning she walked around her room played with the strings of her guitar a bit as she woke up. Soon enough she got up to take a shower and wash her hair and all the fun jazz. She came back to her room and blow dried her hair and then set her hair dryer down and went over to her closet. After a bit she had pulled out this outfit and she put it on. Smiling she got the converse on and then she went and curled her hair before putting it up in a pony tail.

Walking out into the sunshine she cringed so she walked back inside and rummaged through her stuff for her sunglasses and grabbed her bottle of water. Drinking her water as she started walking off to Cadwell's class she remembered what they were doing today and she groaned to herself. Wouldn't this be freaking fantastic? Oh well, it had to be done and she wouldn't complain and bicker like a stupid child. Taking a sip of water as she was getting closer to the class she tried to figure out what they were going to be doing, the more she thought of it the more she dreaded it. Then a smile placed on her face as she remembered William, her best friend was in that class.

When she walked in she scanned the class and thought for a moment. Soon her eyes were laid on Will, which brought the biggest smirk to her face yet. She observed and watched him walk into something and chuckled. She then silently ran off and she went and tackled William from behind jumping up and wrapping her legs around his waist and her arms over his shoulders and around his neck. She wasn't very heavy so it wasn't like he was going to go tumbling down. She grinned. "Why, hello Willy Wonka. How's it going today? Noticed you hit somethin' could my Willy be over thinking." She said teasing him ever so slightly and pinched his cheeks a little and gave out a soft laugh. She knew something was on his mind but didn't bother right now, they were in class and about to start something. "So, I bet the girls are just dying to go to the dance with you." She said bugging him. Lots of girls seemed to like Will and well Jackie wasn't one to fangirl over this child of Aphrodite. Nope, he was just her best friend..Nothing more and nothing less.

( i will edit in Jackie's post after I watch American idol)

Jackie Christie

"Well, hello Jackie. Yes, I was thinking, something which I don't do too fucking often. I actually think I've broken my bloody nose. Can you look? What do you think?" He paused for a moment as he showed her his bleeding nose. Jackie studied his nose for a moment and her lips were closed tight not daring to open yet. She inspected it a little more and then touched it lightly. Her fingers ran down his nose seeing if she could feel anything that was broken or misplaced. She then wet her thumb down and whiped off a bit of blood that was on his nose and then she dried it with the back of her hand. "Doesn't seem broken, most likely fractured or something though. Very bloody indeed though." She said smiling at him. Jackie took great care of him, he was like the brother she never had after all, she protected him and he protected her. It was that simple.

"Yeah, 'lots of girls' are going to be swooning over me with a purple and bruised face, aren't they?" He sighed as she pulled back from inspecting him, and they made their way to class, slowly but surely. She could tell he was dizzy and she felt concerned but shrugged it off seeing as he wanted to probably seem manly to the other girls and possibly keep his options open. "Will, you're a stud..Even if you have a bruised face they'd still go with you." Jackie said. "What about you, eh? All those guys after you? Anyone in particular yet, honey?" He nudged her playfully, but she could see the wince that came right after it. "Oh, babe you know all the guys want this as their first choice." She said playfully and laughed slightly. "But seriously you have to ask..I know you don't like the fact that I'm dating your brother but he just so happens to be my date to the dance as well." Jackie said sighing. "I would go with you as your friend in case you had no luck with the ladies but Ducky might think of it differently and might dislike you more." She said matter of factly.

Soon they were in class and she noticed everyone around had none of them really paid attention to Will..Not even Nina. Nina was one of the girls who liked her Willy and honestly Jacqueline thought Nina was a good choice for William because she wasn't one to backstab. She thought for a moment and as William talked to Cadwell, she closed her eyes slightly and tried to look into William's past events of the morning alrhough it went back to the day he was born and then after a few minutes she found this morning and knew exactly what happened with him and Nina and many of the others. This was how William could never fool Jackie, Jackie would always know. Everyone was like a computer she go find a history button and search their personal history. Of course it was rather complicated to control sometimes. She reopened her eyes and after Nova talked to Will and left and Will was done talking to Cadwell she sat down and patted the spot beside her for Will.

She waited for Will to sit down and as she did she closed her eyes trying to tamper into Nina's past trying to know how she felt but as soon as she entered Nina's history things became too much for Jackie to even try and they made her dizzy so she blinked her eyes and kept them open. Once Will sat down she sighed. "Will, I know what happened with Nina this morning." She said quietly.

Chance Rundell

Chance had been standing around being bored out of his mind. He liked his team but things were so slow at starting and honestly he only really wanted to speak with Chloe. He liked talking to her and being around her, not just because he had liked her but because to him Chole was just a likeable girl. Sighing and running a hand through his hair he knew that soon enough that odd dance was supposed to be coming up and they could have a date to the dance if wanted. He hadn't heard of who was taken and who wasn't. He had his mind set on one girl to take and one only. If she said no then he would probably be screwed and torn on who to go with. As he stood silent for once he slowly wandered away and he walked over to Emilee.
"Hey, Em." He said with a half hearted smile. She was a good person he just wasn't all there.

"Hi, Chance." She said returning a smile.

"I was thinking we could use more people on our team and was wondering if you and Malcolm wanted to e on our team." Chance said and now waited for a reply.

"Yea sure, we'd love to join your team." She responded smiling and then she got her armour on.

Chance smiled."Alright, this should be good." He said and then walked back to the others. He watched Lloyd for a moment and was slightly confused by what the kid was doing then he knew and rolled his eyes. "Llyod..We don't have any children of Zeus on our side.. The child of Zeus that's in this class is the one over there flirting or somethin' with Cadwell." Chance said chuckling to him self.

That was when his eyes caught on the forest over there and behind a tree he could see Chloe and a smirk tugged at his lips and he knew all to well that she must have skipped Keating's class. Chance had respect for Keating but not many people liked him as a teacher because of how he was, Chance found him to be awesome though. He slowly slipped out of the group unoticed and as sneaky as he was and luck on his side he made it to the forest where he had coverage and made his way to Chloe.

When he got up to her he tugged her hair slightly and grinned. "Skipping class, tsk tsk. I expect more of you, Chloe." He said grinning at her. Of course he was teasing her but it was rather fun. "What will poor Mr.Keating think? You're going to break the guy's heart once he finds out you skipped his class for little ol' moi." He said chuckling. "He'll get extremely jealous." He spokeonce more letting her speak while flashing her a smile.

(Will edit in Nina and Emilee soon. )

Chance Rundell

Chance laughed as Chloe played along with all his silly games. She really was the greatest best friend he could ever have. "I will have to try and get you back that money." He said laughing and then when she gave him a quick peck on the cheek he knew it was a friendly gesture yet his heart raced even faster as she did so. He could never just ruin their friendship by telling her these feelings..Perhaps he'd tell her in one of his other states of mind. He felt bad for making Fen go away, he wasn't a bad kid and he was Chloe's half brother. He sighed softly.

Chance couldn't help but notice the way Chloe acted around Malcolm. It was like she had become a whole new person like she was shy or something. It was just Malcolm. Then as she barely even spoke to Malcolm she said morning quietly. Chance watched as Malcom's mood changed when he spoke of Emilee, oh no that wasn't good. Not good at all, it just simply wouldn't do. "I'm sorry for her absence Malcolm, perhaps you'll see her sometime soon or perhaps you two can start writing letters to each other, you still are best friends." Chance said with a small smile. Soon the male moved out of the water.

Chance turned to Chloe as Malcom left. "So Chloe, the ball thing is tonight." He stated and then shifted his eyes towards her. "If no one had asked you yet..I'd be willing to take you. I mean who else is better to go with than your best friend! Right?" He said with a goofy smile on his face and he laughed a little bit. He would have asked her as a date but that'd be weird and he couldn't risk that now.

(I moved Sybil and Emilee to a new post..)

Emilee Rivera

Emilee had been gone for a few days and within those few days she learned who she was and where she should be. She may have gotten into a bit of trouble while doing so and may have helped people out as well but it was still just as good. She even went so far as dying her hair blonde. She found the academy once again and a smile went across her face and then she went through the doors. It already felt like home and the warmth of it all just wrapped around her embracing her in a warm hug. She went down the hall and found her room, it hadn't been clean up or anything. She smiled and she unpacked most of her things. Emilee had a shower and then she came out and slipped on a pair of skinny jeans and a loose shirt that was nice and comfortable.

Emilee then walked out of her room and outside, after walking around a bit she had noticed a few people smile and wave at her and she did the same back. Everyone at least knew her except for any new comers she wasn't aware of. When she walked around a bit she came near the lake and she saw Chloe and Chance in the water and she heard someone speak and it was Malcolm. A smile came to her face and she came over and started to pet Gregis and then she sat beside Malcolm. "Guess who's back!" She said with a big grin and then looked at him. "It is to my understanding there's a ball tonight." Emilee started smiling. "I'm not going to take you this time, you need to go to one of these things on your own..I want you to go with another girl you know find a date of some sort..All I ask is you save ONE song for your best friend." She said and then brushed her hand through her blond hair. "I'd love to sit and chat and share fun things that happened but I really need to go find Alex, he'll be worried the most." Emilee said and then wrapped her arms around him and then let go.

"I'll see you later." She said and then leaned in close by his ear, "There's a lot of girls waiting for you to ask them..No go ask one chicken." She said with a wink and then she got up and left. She walked around the school grounds trying to find Alex and when she failed to do that she walked over and she decided she'd check his room. Emilee walked over to the rooms and then walked along them finding Alex's room and she knocked hoping he would be in it.

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Blitz Licht

Blitz was standing there in the great hall and she watched how everyone was in their separate groups doing their own things. She had been late so she hadn't really known what was going on. Blitz had her arms folded across her chest and her lips pursed. She had found a spot on the wall to look at and that's how her brain wandered off. She wasn't in class right now and knew that sometime soon Alex would or he'd be skipping the morning class. Soon she wasn't even thinking about anything specific she was just off in her own mind blocking the whole world out.

Blitz was so far off into her own mind she didn't even realize Nova had come up to her until he spoke and it startled her and she blinked and focused her vision on him. A smile spread across her lips as he asked the question and she laughed. "Good morning Nova." She said with a cheery smile, some people may of thought it was fake but in reality it wasn't she was just a happy person around most people. "I don't know what you can do, I'm not too certain on what I should be doing." She says casually. Then her cheeks got warm, "I was a little late, I suppose." She said rather embarrassed, she should have done better than this and she could have done better, this wasn't acceptable of her and she needed to do better. She took a deep breath in. "I suppose we could always try and set something up, perhaps the table that holds drinks and such." After that being said she clapped her hands together and went over to the far side of the room and gathered a box that held the parts to the table.

She emptied the box in front of her and Nova and smiled. "After this we can set up other things like the DJ that will play music and then we can go and try to get the records of music that should be played here and organize them." She said smiling and then she pulled out the instructions and studied them for a moment. "Nova, do you know how to follow instructions?" She asked.

If felt like Alex had only just fallen asleep when Robbie’s voice decided to invade his blissfully lazy way of spending the day. The handsome man growled, annoyed with his best friend’s ever present morning-joy and turned around, murmuring less that nice words at him all the while pulling his duvet up over his head, attempting to block him out. It was a little difficult ignoring the guy, especially what with him jumping into the bed, but Alex was willing to try. Anything for sleep. Then Robbie’s next words registered with the almost-sleeping bump under the sheets, and he came to an abrupt halt, no longer muttering to himself, but rather he moved straight into an upright sitting position, wide awake in a second and frowning at his best friend. “That-“ he began, but was interrupted by a knock on the door. Who the hell could that even be? Not a lot of people came to see him this early. Robbie always came right in, Jules was busy with what he greatly assumed would be her sleazebag of a history teacher, Em wasn’t here, and both Blitz and Ness were busy with the ball, right? So who’d come by? “Shut up, Rob… someone’s by the door.” He merely told his friend and turned his gaze towards the door, wondering. Rob wouldn’t take Alex’s words personal, he knew. If one was used to taking crap from Alex, it was Robbie.

He got up, still frowning slightly and somehow avoiding to knock Robbie over as he did – hey, the guy was taking up quite a lot of space. Alex was in no good mood. That teacher just got on his nerves, almost as much as Mahony, and that was saying something. Good thing he no longer took history, or Nathan Hensleigh would’ve had a serious problem on his hands. He sighed and ruffled his bed-hair a little, knowing there really wasn’t anything he could do. He’d talk to Jules later – not that it would help any, but he hoped his words would somehow register with the girl at one point. Man, did he miss Em sometimes. When he couldn’t get through to their sister, Em usually could. Mind you, usually, not always. Two very different things. Jules was so difficult to deal with at times. “Now see what you did,” Alex shot accusingly, yet slightly teasingly at Robbie, “now I’ve got a headache.” He smiled wryly. He wasn’t really blaming Robbie, the guy would know that, but they always ended up blaming eachother for the stuff they couldn’t blame everyone else for. All in good sport, of course.

Then he went to open the door. Fortunately he was already wearing grey sweatpants of the loose, comfortable kind. He always slept in stuff like that… or naked, but yeah… it’d been a while since that had been necessary. He hadn’t had sex since Becca over a year ago, and it wasn’t like he was going to push Blitz into stuff like that. He had plenty of time. No worries. His upper body was bare, but honestly it wasn’t like he had anything to be ashamed of no matter who was at the door. Twisting the door knob and pulling the door open, Alex’s frown disappeared as he took in the sight, noticing the blonde hair, staring for a little while until his face lit up into a grand smile. “Em!” He exclaimed and pulled her into a tight hug, having to plans to let go anytime soon. He chuckled, giving his sister a squeeze before gazing down at her, giving her a chastising look, though the brotherly love and caring was as always so visible in his eyes, making it obvious that he wasn’t mad. “Where the hell have you been? Did something happen? Are you entirely okay? Someone hurt you? I swear I’ll kick some faces in if anyone did.” He rambled off, having been so worried about her.

Honestly he was so relived she was back. He didn’t like her being all alone in the big, bad world. Stuff happened out there… real bad stuff; he should know. Now he didn’t have to worry quite as much, which was frankly like having a weight lifted off his shoulders. He gave her as much of a once-over as possible, considering the fact that he was still hugging her, checking for any apparent damage himself. Then he smiled wryly. “If you ever leave again, I’m coming with you, you know that? You didn’t even call! Do you have any idea how worried I’ve been about you?!” Again, rambling… but that was just his brotherly instincts taking over. Besides, he wanted to ‘scold’ her as much as possible before she told him to stop being such a worrying mother-hen. His sisters were the only ones who ever saw this side to him. Well… them, Blitz, and Robbie, because he had no issue showing any part of himself to that guy. Wait... that didn’t come out right. Uh… emotional part. Right? Yeah, that’s it. He shook his head at his sister before finally letting go of her.

Then he gave her a once over once more, seriously considering pulling her into another hug, and merely smiled, his relief almost painted on his handsome features. He’d totally forgotten about Robbie and Jules, but it would come back in a couple of seconds. Alex wasn’t very good at multitasking, except when it had to do with fighting and everything related to such… or music.






Nathan had been about to reply to Jules’ obvious flirting when he caught sight of Robert heading their way. It was probably for the best, because Nate hadn’t been quite sure how to handle this one. He was certain she had taken it precisely how he’d meant, which really wasn’t good. He needed to work on his people skills, on the major level, because he had this amazing tendency to not only fuck himself up, but others too. Thus was the way of the Nathan. Robert looked all dreamy, almost like Amerie lost in one of her many daydreams, drifting off to another place. Matter of fact, Jules looked a little off too. Teenagers. He sighed softly, once again struck by the youth of these people. He might only be 5-6 years older, but man… they were kids. Made him feel slightly like a pedo. No, actually he felt like a complete pedophile, even though it wouldn’t technically be classified as such since they were all over 18 and such, but.. yeah. Didn’t make him feel better, since it was still illegal. Teacher/student? Not okay. It just wasn’t okay.

He frowned as Robert came closer, and was just about to tell him to watch out when he was suddenly bumping into Jules. Nate took a deep, resigned breath, still quiet and pulled to a stop. Allowing the two to regain their composure, or whatever they needed. He let the two talk, only nodding quietly in acknowledgement when Robert addressed him. The kid didn’t like him, and Nathan was quite aware of that. It wasn’t like he hid it... or the reason for it. Robert was crazy about Juliette, which was rather obvious to most, but it wasn’t exactly Nate’s fault that Juliette didn’t return the feelings and had them directed at him instead, so though he could somewhat understand the reasoning behind the kid’s detest, he couldn’t relate. Then again, he supposed that sometimes you just needed someone to blame, so Nathan let the guy’s occasional comments slide. He’d like someone else to charge for his issues too, but he was quite frankly too busy blaming himself; didn’t have time to spend on blaming others. Then he mentioned Alex, Juliette’s renowned bigbrother. Now, Nathan didn’t mind him, but he knew that the guy loathed him. Then again, he’d probably feel the same way in Alex’s shoes; he could relate to being protective of your siblings.

After those words, Robert ran along, leaving Juliette to reply more to herself than him. Nathan chuckled at Juliette’s comment, raising an eyebrow at her with a playful glint in his eyes. “You know he’s going to ask you to the ball, right?” he asked, teasing her, an appealing smile as usual on his lips. One part of him wanted her to go with Robbie, fall in love and be happy but the selfish part of him wanted her to turn down the offer and spend the night with him… wander off sometime during the evening and have a little fun. It worried him a little; thoughts like that – they weren’t him and he wasn’t sure why they were there. Juliette just… well, she brought it out in him, honestly, and again he wasn’t sure what he really thought of it. It scared him, but at the same time it was oddly, well, nice. Not that he was being selfish, but that he felt like being selfish just to spend time with her. Maybe this was more than only lust for the woman? Just maybe… maybe Nathan was falling for her. He wouldn’t be able to tell, and either way, it was just wrong, but he couldn’t help hoping. He’d sort of always wanted it; love.

And then there was Ness. Ness who made him do stuff that wasn’t him; Ness whom he cared about so much, even after three years of not a word from her, and who drove him insane with thoughts of holding her and kissing her. Maybe he had already been falling for her back when they’d dated, but had been too blind to realize it? Nathan didn’t know, and he was starting to care less and less about the rules. Both girls were adults; over 18 years old, right? If he had to be honest, he’d find another job, get fired, whatever, for a shot at love. Great, so now I’m a sappy romantic, huh? What am I? A son of Aphrodite or what? Gods. I’ve got it all; beautiful women who want me, a great job, good looks, brains, a nice place to stay, I’m able to flirt with whoever I want, really. Why the hell would I want to bend over backwards just to tie myself down? another part of him spoke up. Nathan sighed, suddenly feeling very tired of it all. So many complications and contradicting wishes. He smiled at Juliette, once more hiding his issues, “we should probably get back,” he concluded and turned a corner, leading them back towards the great hall.

Robbie Devaux

Robbie glared at his best friend as he dragged himself out of bed, and blamed him for the headache that had formed. His own reaction was just to pout at his best friend and tilt his head to the side; his best sad puppy impression. "Now, now, Alex." He spoke, pretending to wipe a tear from his eye. "There's no reason for you to be mean to me, is there? I did nothing wrong! Why do you hurt me like this?" Instantly after, his rant was interrupted by a knock at the door. He stopped acting like an idiot and composed himself; anyone could be at that door, and depending on who it was, he had to look his best. That was one thing about Robbie that again, related back to people saying he had OCD; the perfection thing.

Who was there though, was someone that he wasn't expecting. It was someone who had seen him act like like an idiot so many times before in the past, and someone who had left the Academy to go her own way a few weeks or so ago (he wasn't very good when it came to taking notice of dates and times and such - it was probably only a few days). He sat there on his knees quietly whilst Emilee got re-acquainted with her brother, the boy that had missed her like they had grown up together and she had left, not like they were half siblings who had known each other a few years. After their hug ended, she came dashing over to him and tackled him down onto his back, jumping on him in a hug. He laughed as he hugged her back, wrapping his arms around her tightly for a brief moment. "I miss you too! He made me cry, Em! Alex blamed me for something I didn't do - tell him off?" Robbie grinned to one of his best friends, before she instantly gave him a tongue lashing about getting a girlfriend. "All right girl, it's only been a little while, okay! You know I like someone, Alex knows I like someone, hell - everyone knows I like someone, except her. I'm going to ask her to the ball tonight; if she doesn't say yes, what will I do? Will you go with me, Em? As my best girlfriend in the entire world? Like, pretty please? Well, unless you get asked...VAnyway do you think she'll say? Ohhh! Talking about that!"

Robbie was literally a whirlwind of a boy. One moment, he was sitting next to Emilee on the bed, and the next, he was practically running out of the door. "I said I would go and see her, to ask her! I'm going now! Wish me luck, toodles!" He grinned, before dashing towards the hall where Jules would be working on helping out with the ball. Luckily, he stopped himself from running into her like an idiot again as he came around the corner, and saw her walking towards the door. He took a moment to regain his breath and push his hair into place, before calling her name. "Jules!" He said, walking quickly in her direction, picking up a daffodil from the verge of grass as he went. He presented it to her with a large smile on his face, before asking her the big question.

"Jules, will you go to the ball with me?"

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Ness Tate

Malcolm Murdock


Malcolm sat there, staring out at the lake and just taking in the new day. He felt more at peace when he said all those things about Emilee aloud. He felt calm, and Gregis mimicked him by laying down on the grass next to him. Malcolm decided he would make the best of this day. He saw Chloe and Chance taking to each other about something. They both seemed to be smiling, they were such good friends. It was rare that you found someone who completely got you, ya know? He suddenly heard Gregis making googly noises and then someone sat down right next to him. "Guess who's back!" Malcolm nearly jumped out of his skin, sitting next to him was a blond Emilee. He sort of just sat there, dumbfounded. He started to stutter his words because he couldn't really understand what had just happened. "It is to my understanding there's a ball tonight." Emilee started smiling. "I'm not going to take you this time, you need to go to one of these things on your own..I want you to go with another girl you know find a date of some sort..All I ask is you save ONE song for your best friend." She said and then brushed her hand through her blond hair. "I'd love to sit and chat and share fun things that happened but I really need to go find Alex, he'll be worried the most." Emilee said and then wrapped her arms around him and then let go. Malcolm just sort of stared at her, his brain still hadn't caught up with his eyes and his mouth was miles behind them. Even Gregis seemed a bit struck.

"I'll see you later." She said and then leaned in close by his ear, "There's a lot of girls waiting for you to ask them..No go ask one chicken." She said with a wink and then she got up and left. Malcolm just sort of watched her go. The next instant, Chance got out of the water and sort of stomped past him. He looked sort of upset but Malcolm couldn't really think about that right now. Did all of that really just happen? Did she really just come back? He looked over to Gregis and he looked just as confused as he did. "Huh..." He then realized Chloe and him were the only ones there now. He called out to her. "Hey, Chloe! Did......did that just happen? Like, did you just see Emilee with blond hair walk up an talk to me? Because.....I think I might be going crazy." Malcolm shook his head a bit. He would try to sort this out later.

Robbie Devaux

Robbie felt his own face mimic that of the beautiful daughter of Apollo; his eyes falling as her's did, his smile failing as hers did. He frowned slightly when she said "Oh Gods, he was right" and he tilted his head to the side in his trademark puppy face. He was going to ask what she meant by this, when she began her little speech, upon which she was turning him down. Of course, he had been expecting it; there was no way that a beautiful, popular, funny, bright, amazing girl like Juliette would go to the ball with a strange, crazy little nobody like him, but it had still hurt as she turned him down. He didn't let it show though, and he pressed his lips together slightly, just nodding. She was going with Ness[i], that was okay, they were best friends. [i]I'm her brother's best friend, yeah, like that's the forbidden relationship she had on her mind right now. They were best friends, but don't be friends make the best couples? He wanted to say all of this to her, but he kept his gentlemanly ways however, and stood there, with a stiff upper-lip.

Then, he made her cry.

Oh, this was not good. Alex was going to kill him, for one, and two, it broke his heart to see one of his best friends, and the object of his own affection running away from him, with tears streaming down her face. He could see the pain in her eyes when she turned around to apologize once more, and he knew exactly what she was thinking in that moment; that he was going to hate her. That they would no longer be friends, because she couldn't like him as more than a friend, because he had took it one step further than she would have liked it. Robbie's gaze was quickly taken by the boy that was staring at him from across the room. Bailey had a bemused look on his face as he kept his eyes on him, and the two stood in an awkward position, just looking at each other. He then heard the boy's condolence, and instead of pouting or moaning, Robbie just shot a small smile in his direction. "Yeah, I suppose." He said, before an idea came to his mind. "Look, I gotta run, but I'll talk to you later, man? Okay? Gotta' make this right again. Ciao!"

Then, he followed after her, running in the direction of her room. He had to speak to her, had to tell her that everything was going to be okay. He couldn't stand to leave it like this between them, he wouldn't have it. However, when he got there, he could literally hear her weeps through the door. Robbie couldn't go in there, knowing that he had done this to her; his mind was conflicted. He wanted to comfort her, to tell her that everything was going to be okay, but he knew that he was the cause of her sadness and pain, meaning that he felt terrible in himself. Instead, he knocked on the door of the girl in the next room, who looked at him with sleepy eyes. "Excuse me, could I borrow a pen and some sort of paper, please?" She looked back at him as if he had spoken in Inuit. "Hello? Una pen ee paper, por favor?" He asked once more, this time, his tone slightly more irritable, even though he was whispering. He didn't want Jules to know he was here. "A pen, woman! Pen! Paper?" He groaned with wild eyes, before finally, she understood him and threw a pencil and a pad of sticky notes, at his face, then slammed the door shut. It was better than nothing.

After creating his little note, Robbie rapped on the door of Juliette's room, and then ran away, running back to Alex's room. When he got there, he walked straight through the door, face-planting the bed. As he hadn't left more than five minutes ago, both Alex and Emilee were practically still in the same place. "Em, be my date?" He asked through the duvet, his mind darting back to the little present he had left on Jules' door step. When she opened the door, she would see the daffodil that she had left in his hands, with a sticky note on it, which said;

Jules, whoever you go with to the ball, make sure you save one dance for me?
P.S. Keep the daffodil - I picked it because I thought it would look beautiful, and bring out your eyes. Instead, you put it to shame. ~ from, a friend.

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Ness Tate


Ness glared angrily at her history teacher as he stood opposite her, his eyes looking everywhere but directly into her eyes. She watched his eyes literally eat up her body, and the flickering of his lips at his cheeks. Was he actually enjoying this? Was he liking the fact that she was extremely annoyed at him, and really felt like punching him at the moment? Seriously? She began to see the emotions growing in his eyes, and confirmed that her suspicions were right - he was looking at her that way. This made her more angry, and to be fair, it also made her feel slightly good - well, who wouldn't feel good in her situation. However, the rage was beginning to overthrow her happiness, causing her feelings towards him to be completely unbalanced. She hadn't realized that she had slipped into Spanish towards the end of her rant, and if she had, she would have stopped herself in her tracks; she knew exactly where her native Spanish tongue had gotten her in the past, and it sent little shivers down her body as to think where. Then, Nate's signature smile was plastered over his lips, and she knew where they were once more. They were in the same position they had been this morning, with those extremely erotic feelings between them.

Within seconds, Ness was being grabbed by the man that she had fallen for and hated more times in the last few hours of her life than she had through the last three years, and then she was pressed up against the door, trapped in between the wood and his warm body. Her body reacted instantly to his, pushing herself slightly upwards so that her chest was pressed directly against his. She could feel that the only feelings being thrown into this kiss were completely primal, animalistic, and passion, whereas their previous kiss was filled with sweet longings and forgotten or lost memories. As his hands roamed her body, hers got lost in his beautiful mess of hair, weaving strands between her fingers, using this to move his face closer to hers, his lips to crush hers. She felt his hand touch her breast, which she honestly didn't care about - it made her want him even more, a feeling completely foreign to the innocent Latina. Her body was ruling her now, not her heart or her brain - she was in enemy territory. She let a delicate, whisper of a moan break through her lips when he pulled her leg up to his waist, and her body relaxed further against his. There was no way that there were going to be able to get back from this now. No way they could leave each other alone. Both of them knew it, she could feel that coming from him through their kiss. It caused so many problems, and yet, she decided not to care. The pure adrenaline, and the pure desire running through her body took those thoughts of problems away in an instant, and let her sink further and further into the kiss.

After a few moments though, she had to breathe – her heart was beating too fast for her to continue one, and his lips moving far too fast, and far too expertly for her to keep up with. Ness unlocked her hands from his brunette curls and brought her hands down to his chest, gently pushing him away from her, but only as far as so his mouth was barely touching hers. She didn’t want him any further away from her, in case he ran away again. She knew his feelings would never reciprocate hers, unless hell froze over, but she wants to enjoy it for now, knowing that he wanted her more than anything at this moment in time, more than he cared about his job, his reputation, or anything else. As she spoke, in a breathless, whispered voice, her lips delicately brushed against his, her smile being for nobody but him.

“I suppose you’re forgiven.”