The letters that Sara had received the day before has completely occupied her mind. The sweet mysterious person that's been writing to her. Those heartwarming words. They're all drowning up her thoughts. And right now, that's not what she needed. She needs to focus on her studies. She can't fail a class or else she will lose her cheerleading scholarship. And she's close to it because of freaking chemistry.

Getting back to reality, Mr. James was reminding the class to study for the test they were going to have tomorrow, and looking directly at Max and Sara. Max hadn't noticed because she was so focused on Ben's notes. At least she's getting somewhere, unlike Sara who still doesn't know how she'll pass the test.

Before Sara could get out when the bell rang, Nyssa called her, making her turn back around, trying to hide her frustration with a smile. "Yes?"

"Here." Nyssa was handing out her notebook.

"What's this?"

"My notes. You could use them to study for the test tomorrow."

"Are saying I'm stupid?" Sara raised her eyebrow and gave Nyssa a stubborn look.

"Don't play it like that, Sara. We both know that you badly need to pass the test." Nyssa waited for Sara to respond or take the notebook, but did neither. "Alright then, I guess I was mistaken." She took back the extended hand she had holding the notebook.

"I'm sorry, I'm being stubborn. Yeah, you're right I need to pass the test really bad, but I don't think your notes will help me. I still won't understand a single thing." Sara paused, contemplating the next words she was about to say. "Maybe you could teach me?"

Nyssa stared at her, her heart thumping hard against her chest because of the way Sara was biting her lower lip and her eyes wide and pleading. Nyssa was helpless against her, how could she ever say no, especially when she looks at her like that. But outside, Nyssa was still cool and composed. "Alright. Just let me know when and where."

"My house? After school?"

"Why not in the library?"

"I don't like the library, it's too quiet. And I believe it will take us a long time to get all that in my head, so I'd rather be in the comfort of my home." Sara beamed up with a smile.

"Alright." Nyssa froze when Sara gave her a quick peck on the cheek before thanking her and running off.

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Nyssa could still feel the warm sensatio left by Sara's kiss on her cheek. It was sudden and quick, but it managed to make her heart skip a beat. She knew that she shouldn't be thinking much of it. Even more foolish to give any meaning to it. It was simply a sign of gratitude. A girly reflex that she wasn't used to. She lightly brushed her knuckles to her cheek, replaying the welcomed surprise kiss she got.

Nyssa's thoughts being clearly preoccupied by that moment didn't seem to mind or bother with Nate hovering around her and would randomly say something to her from time to time. And by the clearly annoyed look on Alec's face, it is safe to say that he seriously don't approve of the situation and would be happier just to pound on Nate's face. But there is nothing he can do about it. What Nyssa says goes. Though he did try to argue with her about the matter, she still just lets it be and expects him to do so as well, since Nate is not someone Nyssa can't handle.

"Are we going to train later?" Alec's deep stern voice laced with a bit of annoyance caught Nyssa's attention, making her look over to him. She bit back a smile forming because of the constricted look on his face, that even grew more pained when Nate butted in.

"Training? What do you train for?"

"Killing you." Alec merely stated as he shot him an icy glare.

Nyssa ignored them and responded to the first question. "No. I'm going to study with Sara after school. She needs help with chemistry."

With that, the image of Sara giving her a kiss flashed in her head once more, but this time it lingered.

When the bell rang, Nyssa got up and left the two guys alone.

"I know you don't like me." Nate said when Nyssa was out of earshot and before Alec got to his feet. He knew he needs to get on the other guy's good side or it would certainly be difficult to court Nyssa, when her sidekick/bodyguard/whatever his role is wants to rip him to pieces. He grabbed Alec's foreaem when he stood and tried to walk away.

"Hey!"

Which he knew was a mistake when Alec looked from his face to the hold Nate had on his arm and back to his face.

"You're right. I don't like you. And I don't like being touched. Especially by you." Alec hissed out the words and his glare was now shooting daggers at Nate.

Nate let his arm go. If he were to be honest, Alec scared the living shit out of him. Even though he towered over him be a few good inches, Alec looker meaner and more threatening, but he won't back down.

"Fine. I... I just thought that maybe... Maybe you could join our football team."

"And why would I do that?"

"You're strong. And yeah a bit mean. And I think you could use it to vent out some aggression."

"I'm doing just fine."

"Getting your ass whooped by Nyssa all the time? Yeah, you're great!" Sarcasm was evident in his voice but he stepped back a little in caution. "Besides, you'll have an excuse to get to beat on and toss around a bunch of guys with no one to stop you. And of course there'll also be ME."

He knew that got Alec thinking by the way he was wickedly smiling as if already planning on burrying him alive on the field.

"Maybe."

Then Alec walked away. At least it's a start.

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Sara didn't know why she felt so excited, even more than usual that classes were about to end. It's not like she would just sit back and relax when she gets home. In fact, she would still be studying. Chemistry. With Nyssa. She then also thought back to the moment when she kissed Nyssa's cheek on impulse. She didn't know why she did it. It registered to her after she had already did when she saw the surprise on Nyssa's face. It made her smile just thinking about it.

When her last class ended, she hurried off to her locked to put back her books. Opening it, something fell. A letter. Sara got even more giddy than she already was.

Sara,

I don't know what name to give you. I'm afraid that whatever I could think of would give me away. I'm still not ready for that. But you may call me however you may please.

I never really thought that I'll ever get a response from you. All I actually wanted was to let you know, but I'm grateful that you did. Thank you.

I can't seem to get you off my mind, especially after you wrote to me. You're in my thoughts in every waking moment of my day. Everywhere I turn I would find something that would remind me of you. I scan amongst crowds in hopes of seeing you. And even in my dreams you are there. There within my reach. But then I wake and it's all gone. It's all what it was. A dream. I hope one day I no longer need to dream and actually be able to hold you in my arms.

Heat crept up Sara's cheek and she bit her lower lip to prevent her smile from spreading widely and making herself look like a fool. This guy's really something was all Sara could think of.

When Sara went her way out the building, she found Nyssa waiting for her. Nyssa had her back to her and she thought to take advantage of it and surprise her.

"You're not creeping up on me again."

Nyssa had heard Sara's footsteps and had caught her scent the moment she walked through the doors. She smelled sweet like dessert. Like cheesecake. Smooth, sweet, subtle, with a little citrus hint of lemon. She had long associated that smell with her.

Not even feeling a bit discouraged due, o the great day she was having, Sara simply walked to Nyssa's side when Nyssa just kept her back to her.

"Hi!" Sara then leaned in and gave Nyssa another kiss on the cheek. She beamed up a smile at her waiting for a response.

Nyssa bit back a smile and finally turned to face Sara. "What was that for?"

"Hmm? What? The kiss?"

"Yes."

Sara gave a small shrug.

"Nothing. I felt like it and thought you might need it to brighten your day."

Sara had no clue what her kiss does to Nyssa, but of course it's nothing Nyssa would like to show and admit.

"So you've forgiven me?"

Sara bounded down the steps and started walking backwards facing Nyssa as she followed her.

"Not quite. Getting there. Maybe."

Nyssa couldn't help but smile at Sara's cheerfulness.

"Do you mind walking to my house? It's kind of a long walk though. I don't have a car."

"I can have Alec drop us off."

Nyssa caught up with Sara and feel into step with her.

"Sure, if you want to, but I'm actually in the mood for a long walk."

"Then a long walk it is. Let me just inform him."

Alec was leaning on the front of a black Jeep, legs crossed and hands tucked in his front pockets.

"Hey." He nodded and Nyssa nodded back.

"Hi Alec!"

"Miss Lance." Alec smiled and gave a small bow in greeting.

"You can head on to the house by yourself. Sara and I will just walk."

"I see. Alright. Maybe I'll go check out the football team."

"You're going to join?" Sara asked curiously. She could definitely see him charging off and pummeling on some guys.

"Your friend Nate invited me." He directed the statement to Nyssa. "He said that if I join I'd get to beat the hell out of him on the field all I want. So I'm considering."

There it was again. The mention of Nate. It really made Sara want to find out if there was something between him and Nyssa. She'll ask, but not now. Maybe when it's just the two of them.

Nyssa and Sara started their long walk in comfortable silence. Both being contented with just walking alongside the other.

"Nyssa, can I ask you something?" Sara finally broke the silence, not being able to hold back the curiosity gnawing at her.

"Sure."

"What's going on with you and Nate?"

"Nothing." Her tone was clipped, clearly uninterested.

Sara whilred and started walking backwards again to get a closer look at Nyssa.

"Why does he hang around you a lot lately?"

"He asked if I would go out with him."

"You're dating?" Shock was evident in Sara voice as well as face.

Nyssa was carefully watching Sara's every backward step, ready to catch if ever she tripped.

"I told him I don't date."

"Really? At all? Or just not him? But why does he still hover if you've rejected him?"

"He said he'll try to change my mind. And I just let him be."

Sara paused awhile to think, while Nyssa continued walking.

"Is it why he apologized to me? I sae him glancing over to you when he was doing it."

Nyssa stopped as well and turned to see the soft expectant expression on Sara's face.

"Yes. I told him that it was you he should apologize to."

Sara walked closer to Nyssa and reached out for her hand linking theirs together like it's the most natural thing. She looked up to gaze into Nyssa's eyes, exchanging something that spoke more volume than words.

"Thank you."

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When they reached Sara's house, they easily settled in Sara's room to study. And so far, Sara was able to get some of it. Her brows were furrowing intently as she tried to figure out how to do the next one. She looked up and saw Nyssa staring at her.

"What?"

"You look...cute when you're serious."

Sara felt a blush creeping up her cheeks.

"Your brows furrow together and you pout a little when you're not biting your lip. I've never seen you so serious. Besides the time you were mad at me and probably wanted to kill me after I shot the arrow."

They were joking about the incident now. A good sign. They're getting comfortable with each other's company.

"So you found me cute even though you think I wanted to kill you?"

"Sara! You here?" Det. Quentin Lance boomed out through the hall saving Nyssa from answering Sara.

"Here, daddy."

"Oh. Who's your friend?"

"This is Nyssa. She's helping me with chemistry. Nyssa, my dad, Det. Quentin Lance of the SCPD." Sara beamed with pride.

"Det. Lance."

"Can I get you girls anything?"

"We're okay. We had some sandwiches earlier."

"I like her. You're studying. Nyssa. It's Nyssa, right? Make sure my baby girl gets her grades up." Quentin teased and gave Sara a kiss on her head with great affection. "Alright. I'll leave you two to your studying."

"Thanks, dad."

"If you get my grades up, my parents will love you and probably adopt you."

Sara jumped on the bed and sat next to Nyssa.

"And if I pass the test tomorrow, I might keep you as my study buddy."

Sara linked her fingers with Nyssa and cuddled a little closer to her side. Both wishfully hoping that Sara would pass tomorrow's test.