Lukas's PoV

I stared at the paper, trying to come up wth an idea. In front of me was a the poster of Ivor. I swear I saw him around the school once. I had to do this. For Petra. Because I hurt her and I never wanted to hurt her again.

The clues were in front of me. But not within reach. Maybe I had to think harder. I sighed, taking off my glasses and putting them onto the table. It was early morning so the sun's rays shone onto my desk, making the light reflect off my glasses.

Come on Lukas. Think. Where did I see Ivor? I set my head on the table and stared at the glass of water on my right. Aiden gave this paper to me. Which meant he knew something I didn't. Aiden had something to do with this. I groaned with frustration and hit my head on the table, hoping to get some idea on what was going on.

My alarm rang, signalling my meeting with Jess for another round of archery. Rubbing my forehead, I stood up and stared at the papers spread out on my desk, trying to see a connection among them. Aiden. Maybe I had to ask him.

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"You seem distracted today. Are you okay?" Jess asked, sitting beside me and drinking a bottle of water. I ran hand through my hair, feeling annoyed by the mystery. "Remember I told you about Ivor? Petra's brother?" I said, holding out a piece of paper to Jess. She looked at it. "Yeah you did. You told me." she said.

"As a favour to Petra.." I swallowed, "I just want to find her brother." Jess stared at me, and back at the paper. "Yknow that seems impossible." she said. I sighed and looked away, knowing she was another one who didn't believe in my determination to find Ivor. "Count me in." Jess said, taking my hand and placing the balled up paper on it.

I looked at her and felt my face turn red. "Really?" I asked and Jess smiled. "What are friends for? You're my best friend Lukas. Of course I'll help you." I bit my lip, touched by her words. She was my best friend. I gently took her hand, making her look at me. "Jess." I began. "You're my best friend too."

I could feel myself heating up from embarrassment. Such cheesy words. Was this a good time to kiss her.? Ugh. Where was Google when you needed it?? They didn't say when to kiss a girl or anything. Oh no I'm freaking out. I didn't know how girls worked. Oh my god. Kill me now.

I stopped. A sudden thought occurring to me. "Jess." I said, trying to remember more. Jess looked at me, her face full of worry, "Yeah?" "It was Ivor. I remember Aiden beating him up." I turned to her.

"Ivor's alive. And I think he's the person Aiden beat up." Jess blinked and her jaw dropped. "So Aiden knew. All along." she said, standing up. "We gotta find him and bring him to Petra." I told Jess, as we packed up the archery equipment and left the woods in a hurry. I wanted to find out this town's secrets as much as I can.

Before it's too late.

-End