TopazDarkBlue got yet another question right!

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The next day she didn't feel like going to school, and although her Mother offered to let her stay home, she still went.

She started to feel watched and she hated it, but the strangest thing was...

Its crazy. Its just a coincedence, nothing more.

She shook her head and smiled. She felt watched now, but she felt... Safe?

She felt safe and happy whenever she felt like that. She hated it but couldn't feel happy without it.

As she arrived to school Carlos came up behind her.

I lied...

Not just when I feel watched like that...

When I'm near him...

She couldn't help but smile as she saw him and hug him tightly. "Hello, Carlos..."

Carlos was frozen for a moment, shocked, before hugging Mariya back. He was smiling too. "Hello, My-- Mariya..."

Mariya stayed like that for a couple seconds before pulling back. She ignored the snickers and strange whispers.

'I bet he helps her'

'Beware the death couple'

'They just got back from burying their last victim'

Carlos had ignored them, and Mariya could barely hear them.

Suddenly, the bell rang which interrupted them, making them head to class together.

"So, why are you so happy today?" he asked as they walked.

"I don't know... I just feel safe and warm around you..." she said, smiling at him.

Carlos started blushing slightly and gave her a warm smile.

Before Mariya could speak, someone tripped her. "Gah!"

Carlos quickly caught her, both of them looking up to see a girl caked in makeup.

Kathrin Mellow.

Your average bully, head of cheerleaders, brown hair, blue eyes, Dad has heaps of cash to spare, and a complete and utter bitch.

"Oh, look. I told you, Carlos, and I was right," she said, giving him a triumphant grin. "People are calling you the 'Death couple.' Its not too late, though..."

Carlos rolled his eyes, pulling a furious Mariya up.

Is she... Trying to make Carlos hers?

Mariya stood up and walked to the bathrooms, leaving both people confused.

She came back with a glass of water and threw it at Kathrin, making her shriek and her makeup melt. "Oh, look! Your face is melting!" Mariya said, grinning.

"AHH! I'll get you back for this!" Kathrin said, running away to the bathroom and away from the snickering crowd.

The rest of the day proceeded as normal, just with that strange feeling...

Questions of the chapter

1, I've hinted Maeiya's problem more this chapter. Theories?

2, What is that feeling?

3, Is Mariya slowly turning like Carlos? Or is it something else?