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I am sorry for the delay. I've been editing the other chapters all week. I really missed this story and it's characters. I have to say it is one of my favorites, but since I edited some things I changed some minor plot details in Chapter 7 The Conflicts after the Flashback.

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Story Date: 8/14/19

Senna: 15 ----04/19

Riston: 16 ----10/21

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3rd POV

Ristondany Evertson walks six rooms over and paused in his steps.

"Mum?...." He stopped in his steps. "...Why are you here?"

"How rude Ristondany! I've been traveling and when I get a chance to come you just don't care!" A woman with brown wavy hair that ends at her back was besides Mercina. His mother's green eyes was starring at him shaking her head.

"It's not that.....I....I was just distracted." He was different from when he last saw his mother.

"Don't you mean distracted by Your Senna?" Mercina speaks lowly as she snickers behind her hand. Ristondany shot her a glare.

"When will you not be the same carefree party player type of person?" His mother demanded. She shook her head with their arguing.

"Years have past...." He smiled. "...That is not me"

"Party and player that's not you, but you still you are with the rest" Mercina pipes in grinning smugly.

"What do you mean? Jeez if you came to harass me please leave. Why did you have to call me over for nothing..." He was still irritated that Mercina called him from spending his time with His Senna.

"You have to go to the academy anyway" Ristondany's mother reminded looking at him sternly

"I'm not going today Mercina, I thought I told you that" Riston crossed his arms frowning.

"Your excuse of not going is so lame" Mercina took a step towards her brother and flicked her finger to his chest. Ristondany suddenly got angry how she insulted His Senna.

"Excuse?! Excuse me! First it is not lame and second it is no excuse!" Ristondany growled pushing his sister back.

A familiar black of haired flashed into the room. Eyes are beautiful diamonds and lips are sweet roses.

1st POV

"Why do you care so much what Riston does Mer?" I stepped into the room from the doorway.

Arguing again? I thought they were done with that?....

"I care, and I just don't wa-" I don't care Mercina. Stop arguing with Riston.

"It doesn't matter. Just leave it." I sighed shaking my head in distress

"Senanne w-"

"Whatever your going to say Mercina, drop it...." I reply interrupting his sister by putting my hand up. I noticed Riston was making an unsettled frowning face.

"Ahh your Senanne....I seen you before" A voice behind Mercina spoke. A woman with brown hair that is quite similar to Mercina's. My eyes widen. It was there mother. Uhh...er....umm

Silence.

An awkward moment of silence fills the room.

I hope I do look alright. Maybe I should've looked better. I have a feeling I look terrible.

"Yea......." I broke the silence. ".....What?" I turned to Riston

"You don't have to, everyone loves harassing me" Why does he always feel this way? I wonder why they act like he is always doing something unsettling.

"So it's your way of saying hello Mercina, now that is a joke"

"May I talk to you?" His mother asked him, but he ignored it.

"I don't want to get involved with your lovely family matters that you sometimes have. Are you coming? I know, you barely have them, but lately you been doing it a lot. Mercina stop harassing and wonder whatever he does, Riston you get annoyed easily especially-" He put his hand on my shoulder.

"Sure, I'm coming" He lightly interrupts me as we go out the door.

We both go as the fresh air greets us.

"I don't mean it as much for you" I smile reassuring him. I could never bet upset with him.

"Why couldn't you wait...."

Why?

I heard arguing and I really hate when you argue with her.

You were gone for awhile.

I wanted to be with you.

"I had to be with you" We walked out of the gate and I carefully leaned my head into his chest

"That's fair, but now you owe me" He smirks besides me.

"Owe you? What?" I raised my left brow and laughed aloud

"You owe me this" He explains pulling me closer embracing me with his lips running his hand through my hair as I kiss him back

"Let's go to the seaside" I break his kiss

"Oh? I wouldn't want to run into anyone there...."

"Many already knows. It wouldn't matter" I started to walk eastward, but Riston stopped me.

"Not everyone besides if you could come up with some reason then it would be normal for you again"

Normal again?

I don't know...

"You are my to-be step-brother" I whispered dancing my fingers across his shoulders.

"I don't agree with insest, my love"

"The plan is for others to think we aren't, Riston"

"Then what am I to you" You are worth endless amounts to me.

"If I told you, it would be too much for you to understand" He cups my face in his hands as I stare dreamily at his eyes.

Oh Riston!

"...Maybe I do want to know" I whispered leaning to kiss him

"You're the best thing that happened to me and I'm not going to let you go" I feel my cheeks turn rose. It's been three years and this still happens.

How is that possible? Is it true I'm not used to him?

No...

He just makes me feel that way...

"You know you don't have to not go to your academy because of me" I don't want to be selfish. He can go if he wants and people may suspect something.

"What?" He looked shocked at me.

"It would be obvious if you're not going and I'm not either" He pondered and began to think for a bit

"Oh yeah" He paused as realization face. "Aren't some of your academy's students are coming to mine....but I want to stay with you" He complained holding me tightly. His hands were wrapped around me firmly as I looked up to face him.

"If I feel better I might come....I was suppose to" I smiled. Maybe this will convince him. I cannot let him do things just because of me.

"Oh...but you know how I won't be able to resist you if you go" I laughed trailing my hands through his hair as I leaned into him.

"Riston....do you know I get that every day? That's what they all say, but I don't blame you because..." I leaned in his ear. "Neither can anyone else. But I only desire for you to say it" His eyes shot up a fiery color and his eyebrows turned aggressive.

"You are definitely not going!" I was taken aback in surprise.

Jealous perhaps? Or maybe he is overprotective.

"Look, it's fine besides people do it all the time" But he seemed more furious than ever.

"I can't stand that....for anyone to look at you like that.....for anyone to think that about you! You're....only for me!" He snarled as his eyes flared.

"I'm not with anyone else and I only plan on being with you. Oh...Riston, already locked your heart away inside of me. I wouldn't dare do anything with anyone else" The rocks in front of the bridge that connects to the seaside was coming to our view.

"You take my breath away, dearest. You might of not known, but when I first met you, you stole my heart. That moment, you were beautiful than anyone I seen. I didn't know what it was till later, but it was the first time I've been in love that someone actually made me fall in love at only knowing you for a few seconds. The way you speak...the way you believe and think. When your alone and scared I love that about you. I love everything about you and I'll always be there for you." He flattered as I felt my cheeks turn rose.

W..wow.

How do you talk again because I think I forgotten how...

How heartening!

"...Riston" I was speechless. It was all I could say to that

"Don't loose the key" He purred in my ear as I felt his breath upon my skin with every word he spoke.

My heart.

I felt it skip several beats.

Can I even breathe?

Of course, stop acting like this. I just can't figure out why are you nervous.

"It will never be" I coaxed griping my beloved's shirt tightly. I answered his question lowering his head.

"Please..." He says all of the sudden. "...Allow me."

"For...?" I asked raising an eyebrow in confusion

"I take that as a yes" He smirks lifting me up

"Woah...w-wait! What are you doing!? Riston..." N-n-n-noooo what is he doing?!

"Shh...You'll see" He expressed holding me tightly in his arms

"W-w-wait! S-s-stop! Put me down! I'm going to fall!" Riston laughing smiling in process.

Hey... it is not nice to laugh at people. This is torture.

"Senna, the seaside is beautiful, don't you think?" He lifts up my chin. It's...not..that...bad

...Yeah" I say now calm. "I always loved the sea"

"I knew you'll love it with the sunrise" As I rest my head on his shoulder, he suddenly lets me fall

...

Silence.

I'll get him back.

"Hey!" I scrambled as he let me fall into the water

"You look beautiful" The water was up to my knees as Riston leaned down from the dock. He takes his hand caressing my cheek indulging my lips before kissing the around my mouth.

"Riston just bec-" I began before he interrupted me. Carefully taking me under I felt his lips overlapping with mine on his. I launched my arms around his neck into his brown locks and my eyes closed instantly.

"You didn't have to drop me though" We both pulled away breathing still latching my arms around him

"But you still loved it" He says matter-of-factly putting a finger to my lips.

"I had better" That was a complete lie, but he doesn't know that yet. "Don't you wonder how well your brother, Kalin kisses. I wonder if he's better" I smirk.

"You wouldn't dare..." He snarled

"I might...you never know"

"He can't kiss well" He rebutted which caused me to laugh.

"How would you know that?" I raised my eyebrow

"I heard people say things...and Mercina was once trying to-"

"Wait-what?! Hold up your sister was trying to kiss him? Is that why you aren't a fan of insest" Now I know how he's so good.

"No, she was teaching him how to do it well"

"Is that why your an amazing kisser?" I twirl my fingers around his hair.

"What? No! Not at all I had experience with girls and uh....and you know what nevermind" I frowned slightly. So it is true. He been with many others.

"You're lucky you are an an amazing kisser" I whispered

"Why because you are an incredible one?" He brushed his hands through his hair and held my hand tightly.

"Ahem...about your sister, Mercina why does she care for you all the time...Did something happen to make her like that?"

"Avoiding questions are we now?" He smirked raising his eyebrow before saying "I'll tell you on our way back and I'm going to the academy sense you will eventually go."

I'm glad.

"I'm listening, my ears are all open" He took both of my hands with his and we walked back.

"It happened awhile ago.........." I leaned closer as he moved his hands telling me a story that Mercina herself would never tell.

He explained to me why Mercina always was like that. Why she cared to him. Why she was worried for him and made sure he didn't do stupid things. It was quite a story. I guess I understood why, but still.

"We are here, my dear" He smiled. "See you soon" He says kissing me passionately as Mercina and Kalin came outside

"Get a room" Mercina complains eyeing us. How were we suppose to know you decided to walk outside when we decided to do....hmm I don't know what couples do and kiss?

"We can wherever we want and whenever we want" Riston rebutted folding his arms as the roses die from my cheeks.

"The academy won't allow that when she comes"

"Then I'll be darned! Hey sis can I tell you something? Come a little closer..." She comes closer and he frowns. "I don't care what the academy does or says!"

"Still rebellious as ever... Mum's right" Mercina mutters shaking her head with a plastered scowl on her face

"...lovebirds" He flattered me. As I smiled in response, Riston shot a glare at his brother.

"Chill out, dude" Kalin reassured him as I just laughed before kissing Riston and heading inside

3rd POV

"Don't you dare do anything" Ristondany hissed as Senanne went inside

"Jealous now are you?" Kalin grins laughing at how possessive his older brother is.

"No, you just need to back off" He grits his teeth as he snarls

"Oh...Okay...okay... Come on let's go" Kalin finally says before they all head to their academy

Senanne was sitting on her ''Riston's'' bed with her knees up to her face on her phone. She was ignoring all of the irrigating texts as she texted Ristondany.

1st POV

"Your the one thing Ristondany would do anything for. I remember when you first came here and I heard how you were blind of what you had for my son. Mercina told me, you were spending time with others and he got jealous." I looked up and saw their mother standing in the hallway.

She's still here? It's not that I mind, but she probably would rather be with Kalin or Mercina. She probably favorites them. I wonder if that the norm. Parents are cruel to their children unless they deeply care for just that one. Well that's how mine was....I think. Until she couldn't take the rejection and left.

"I don't know how you know that..." I say biting my lip. "You don't mind me, right?"

"He'd started doing everything for you. Then he lost against Mercina." But she seems different. Nicer than my own. Kind and caring. Am I wrong?

"Lost?" I asked. What does she mean by lost. Did they play some cert of game?

"Oh she said if he didn't date you, it means he is someone new and worth changing. But he ended up doing anyways..." She explained and I could only think with annoyance. That's why it took so long for him to feel that way. That's why it took so long for him to ask me. I remember when I felt something for him, it took forever for him to actually do something about it, because I saw that he seemed to like me that way too, but the past is in the past I shouldn't.....

'...Just don't dwell on the past too long' His voice echoed in my head as I remember what he said.

"Oh...thanks?" I smiled as I studied her. Usually I could tell what they were like from first impressions. The only one different from that was Riston and his family. They were different and that's a good different.

"You don't go to an academy?" His mother asked me and I shook my head before replying.

"No, I am just not going....yet"

3rd POV

Soon the students at Senanne's academy went to Ristondany's to see their entrance ceremony.

"Wow, this place it's so huge!" Evaline exclaimed examining the academy. The students of SPT academy entered the Pacific Merandan Springs Academy. They were their guests and most of them were quite excited about it.

"I know it's incredible!" Marshal agreed nodding her head. "Just look at the place!" She swings her arms around. "Alista what do you think of it?"

"Maybe their are some hot guys here... I'm sure they'll be taken aback by this!" Alista grinned pointing to herself as she walking in. Everyone turned their attention on her when she acted like she owned the place.

"Hey look it's some of those students that suppose to come to our school" The student chuckled looking at them. "Ha ha! They just look pathetic especially being in a school like that" The deep male voice laughed

"Oh yeah, but I gotta say that girl looks kinda hot" His jet-black haired friend agreed. The two stood in the corner judging every female that entered the academy.

"But look everyone is fawning over that golden brown haired chic" He rubbed his chin thinking. He turned to his friend who was impressed with a group of girls.

"Hey blondie!" The second guy whistled as he wiggling his fingers to draw them in.

"Oh...uh..umm...h-hii ummm" Alista was nervous. She realized how attractive he was. He was just her type too.

"My name isn't 'ummm' " He smirked glancing at her. His friend burst out laughing. Alista gave his friend a small scowl.

"Hey, Alista we have to go to that place before Mr. Dangsler skins us alive!" Marshal called to her flirtatious friend.

"The name's Aaron, pumpkin. And I'll be seeing you later!" He smiled dryly

"Bye!" She waved and linked her arms with Marshal's and Evaline's. Alista flushed brightly practically dancing to the welcome celebration.

"Psss" Evaline poked Alista "Where is Senanne?"

"Who knows.... I texted her several times, but she didn't respond. I heard rumors that she is with a guy, but let's be serious. It's Senanne we are talking about." As they walked the halls several students would whistle or catcall them.

"She never takes our advice to get guys. Now that I think about it, she was being so secretive. But who doesn't love secret relationships?"

"Huh?"

"When no one knows, but you...it's quite romantic!" Evaline expressed throwing her arms in the air

"Quiet down...it's about to start" Marshal whisper-shouted as they took their seats in the auditorium. There were thousands of students seated, some were visitors while others were current scholars.

"Attention guests of Sunny Palm Tree Academy...welcome to our victorious Academy, Pacific Merandan Springs Academy. We welcome you to celebrate our academy's party. Please welcome our Senior Star student Mercina Evertson!" The head of the academy said glamorously.

Everyone erupted in chorus of clapping as Mercina with her wavy brown hair went to the auditorium stage. Many of the guests whispered among themselves about who she is. She smiled politely before speaking.

"As Miss Machevas said we chose your school to come and celebrate with us. It is a pleasure to welcome you to the party, play, and all our events that we are having. And if anyone tries anything........ anything funny they will answer to me. Then there will be a possibility of you being kicked out or serve mandatory community service do the worst things. The things I hate, despise, our dirty work. Does anyone have any questions?" She said grinning sincerely. Some of the audience understood, as others mocked her sneering behind their hands.

"Also..." Mercina begins again. "...There are fortune hunters that exist in other places and your academy might be filled with some. We will not tolerate anyone flirting, kissing, trying to date anyone here. Got it, that includes you at the back!" She says pointing to her dear brothers and some of their friends

"Woah....why do you look at me like that, Mer. You know I wouldn't do anything like that here...." Ristondany shouted right back at her. He plastered his innocent smile at her and raised his eyebrows. He didn't care what she said. He still would be with His Senna.

"Oh really, if I'm right then you must do everything for me" The senior raised her right brow and grinned. She put her hands on her hips looking smugly.

"Now why are you so focus on me when what you should be focusing on are all these... busted insolvent guests of ours. I'm sure the real action is hidden among the crowd, but your always blaming me as always sis. By the way, to our many visitors I'll be nice for once and tell you the name is Ristondany Kory Evertson" Senanne's loved one called out as he insulted the guests at the auditorium. But no one saw the insult. Everyone admires his personality. His looks and how he is careless.

"Anyway as I was saying........" Mercina continued, but many of the guests were no longer paying attention after Ristondany's outburst.

"If your family wasn't so wealthy, you might be a fortune hunter" An acquaintance of his whispered in his ear. He has a sly grin on his face.

"Oh no, I hate them and the worst part is in the past they might've seduced me" Ristondany shook his head disagreeing.

"...That's nice" He said sarcastically. He was grinning proudly at Ristondany and was trying not to laugh.

"No it wasn't, they were so ugly like every girl in this building" Ristondany made a disgusted face.

"Your just flattered because your girlfriend happens to be hot to you and you can't see anyone more beautiful" He was asking for trouble and doubted Ristondany.

"What did you say....Are you trying to say she's not? Come into the hallway....NOW" He harshly whispered before dragging him into the hallway.

They carefully slipped outside without being noticed by anyone else. The hallways were empty and they were both starring at each other. Ristondany was glaring and was filled with anger while the tanned male student sneered at him.

"Now what were you wanting to say to me Ristondany?" He smirked giving him a smug expression.

"Just because your jealous doesn't mean you have to say anything like that about her!" Riston's hands were balled up in fists. He narrowed his eyes and spoke darkly.

"I know very darn well what she looks like remember at the festival....and I thought you didn't do festivals. I guess I was wrong" His acquaintance laughed dully. He mocked him and didn't believe him.

"I don't I was just checking on something"

"Or did you lie?" He whispered grinning widely.

"I don't Maxeriux!"

"Now what did you do to make her act like that? She acts like no other."

"I did nothing, besides you don't understand people or their feelings. You shouldn't mess with them"

"Oh? Somebody is love struck, isn't that right Riston" He mocks then changing his voice to high pitch.

"Be quiet, and don't you dare even say that!" He fired back as he hit Maxeriux in the chest

"Urghhh.....Okay okay I'm sorry! I didn't mean it!" Ristondany tugged on his shirt not loosening his grip. He went a little overboard he thought. "Hey you three help me!" He pointed to three figures in the distance.

"Trying to get help from some girls, that's low, and from that other school too. Pffffhahaha" Ristondany laughed. He noticed the three turned out to be dainty girls.

"Please young ladies this guy is crazy!" He cried out to the three known as Marshal, Evaline, and Alista

"It's called be rich without a scholarship"

"Us?" Marshal asked

"Hehahahyahkhooof! Those chicks are actually coming!" He laughed harder until he realized he recognized them.

Oh no. He thought.

They better not think anything.

"Hey what's your problem?!" Evaline shouted "Doing that to him.......wait a minute I know you!"

"Look Maxeriux, that brunette chick knows me!" Ristondany exclaimed dramatically.

"Who doesn't know the Evertsons?" Maxeriux laughed with Ristondany

"Yes! That's it! I know your brother!" Marshal shouted in realization.

"Since this is all funny and all, I'll be nice and forgive you."

"Oh? That's so sweet, but shoot, Ri now you got sibling's girl problems" Maxeriux eyes grew wide and gave everyone the genuine smile everyone would love to see.

"I already dealt with sibling's girl problems and it wasn't pretty. I do have regular sibling problems. Mercina is such a pain to deal with, and don't you even think about calling me silly names like Ri" He firmly states eyeing him carefully.

"How about Riston?" Maxeriux snickered.

He did not just go there.

That was the worst thing he could do. Anger flashed through his eyes again.

"Say that again to my face and I'll beat you up. You know I do not allow just anyone to call me that!" He snarled glaring getting his fists ready.

"Why are you threatening him with violence!?" Alista questioned. Her face became worriedsome and panicky.

"Three reasons. 1. He should respect me and my family. 2. I can do anything I want, I practically own this place. 3. I only allow one person to call me that. By the way, the only one who can actually stop me is my sister. When someone tells her she stops me. You should do that." He smiled too happy and sarcastically. He didn't believe they would actually follow his advice. Bringing his sister into this would just irritate her.

"You want us to stop you?" Marshal raised her eyebrow looking at him as if he was insane.

"Sure. Go ahead, be my guest..." He laughed as he looked at the girls' shocked expressions. "You don't know me, but sunshine it would be funny. It will interrupt her so called precious time."

"Come on let's do what he said. I'm curious what will happen. Also if your free later maybe we can you know do something together...." Alista smiled brightly smoothing her hair out. Maxeriux bursted out laughing. Ristondany raised his eyebrows sighing. He was getting tired of girls throwing themselves at him just because of a few stupid reasons. He was made from money, attractive, and people were greedy gold diggers. He shook his head before replying.

"Maxeriux would love to!" He pushed Maxeriux forward and the tanned male frowned.

"Wait what?! Why can't you?"

"You know well why I am not. I love my girlfriend, and I wouldn't cheat on her, especially on chicks that aren't even hot."

"....Well okay then. Let's go" Evaline agreed with Alista who was bright red from rejection. She never been rejected before.

Senanne Easton was still at there house when her nerves decided to calm down. She breathed out and then smiled. She felt better and she figured she better go before anyone notices.

1st POV

I'll guess I'll go now. If I'm going to go, I'd better go now. And if I can't find anyone I'll wonder the halls, text Riston, or meet with him in a vacant room. I got my things and headed out the door. I typed the four secret digits Riston once told me and exited out their gate. I was headed to his academy.

I looked all over and couldn't find a door that wasn't locked. It's been several minutes since I arrived and still no luck. I can't find the entrance. And even if I could, I could be locked like the rest of these doors. Where on earth is the entrance? You know what, forget the entrance door. I'll go through a classroom or a window by climbing a tree. Wait a tree? I won't do that. I'll ask someone where the entrance is because I'm an idiot for not knowing. I should've paid more attention at school, but how can a girl do that when all she is thinking of is the guy she loves.

2 minutes ago

You: Heyy Riston ❤️! How do you get in your academy? Everything is locked

1 minutes ago

"Riston💕": Finally your here, I've been waiting hours! There a door on the side it's silver and it has a code to get it. I threaten the teachers to give me the code, don't tell Mer. She'll get me in trouble. It's 7-9-5-1. See you soon Senna💖!

After a few minutes I checked my phone and saw his message. Smiling to myself I found the door and went inside before a teacher spotted me.

Oh Riston !

"Hey you, how did you come in from that door?! And how did you get the code?" A short lady that had a light bun turned her attention to me. She wore a teacher uniform and had dull grey eyes.

"Oh...uhhh lucky guess" I say smiling. Maybe she just let me go. I came late, it wasn't my fault. I couldn't find any doors.

"Well that sure is one lucky guess. I'd better take you to your teacher" Oh no, then I'll surely get in trouble.

"Oh I wouldn't do that if I was you" I tell her thinking fast. "B-because I know the Evertsons. Good friends of mine and if you got me in trouble they wouldn't like that. Especially the older one, Risto...n-R-Ristondany I think." This better work or so help me

"Y-y-you know Ristondany....that devil" The teacher muttered in fear. What's wrong? She... she is scared of him? He done nothing.

"Yep, so don't take me to the teacher or I'll tell him. Also don't mention me to anyone either or I'll tell them. Got that?"

"Yep!" She said nodding as her lips trembled in fear. How silly! A professor was actually scared of a student. I wish I was like that.

"Good, see you around. You were so helpful" I waved my hand before departing off.

I walked out of the room and went into the hallway. These hallways were empty, but I heard chatter close by. Every hall looked the same. It was confusing. I couldn't tell where I was and where I haven't been. I still need to keep a low profile. I took a left turn. Just before I turned left I ran straight into Mercina.

"Mer!" I shouted waving. Finally someone I can ask.

"Psss don't call me that here!"

"Oh okay....Wow this place is so confusing! Everything just looks the same" It's different seeing her looking like this. She had a navy dress with a white neck-tab on. She wore white long leggings and dark shoes.

"I guess" She shrugged. "It just takes awhile to get used to."

"Where is your brother? Could you take me to him?" If I try to find him by myself I will surely get lost.

"Which one I have two?" She says grinning. Is she serious right now? Rubbish.

"You know exactly which one I'm talking-" Suddenly I was interrupted.

"Senanne! There you are! Where were you...." A familiar voice called to me

"Huh?" I turned my head to see three familiar faces grinning at me. "Marshal....Evaline...and Alista hi!" I smile

"Oh you know them?" Mercina was shocked. She didn't know I knew them.

"Yeah why?" She was silent and just smiled before shaking her head.

"It's nothing"

"Ohh"

"Hey can we talk to you for a minute" Alista said pulling me over

"What?" I said blindly

"So there are rumors that you and another are together, is that true? This morning you weren't there, was it because of him?" Evaline questioned. I completely forgot about that. They heard rumors of course they did.

"Huh? What? What are you talking about?" I played dumb

"It's okay if you are. I understand why you didn't want our advice now. And that makes sense why you actually must of tried to use makeup today" Marshal smiled. Actually today is the only day I haven't used it.

"Wait...what!? Oh this morning.... Tahahooofaahahahhaha!" I fake laughed thinking quickly.

"What's so funny?"

"This morning....the person I was with......" I fake laughed again. "...is my cousin. And you thought I was with him!"

"Ohh......" Marshal said clearly embarrassed

"Pfffffhahah I couldn't believe I thought that!" Alista laughed

"Yeah me too!" Evaline agreed

"Well, what are you laughing about" Mercina asked. She saw and instantly knew I was faking it.

"Oh we thought our friend here was with some guy this morning, but it turns out she and him are cousins!"

"Oh! Y-yeah....that is funny" She said sheepishly raising an eyebrow. I grinned in response.

"Can you come with us, your brother is being dumb. He said the only way to stop him was to tell you" Alista stated. What? How dare she...wait maybe it is Kalin because they know Kalin.

"What did he do this time?" Mercina sighed groaning. I don't understand.

"Remember don't argue!" I smiled cheerfully following behind them.

"You'll see" Marshal began to bring me and Mercina to where My Riston was.

As I was walking to see Ristondany I started to text him to explain who he was.

2 minutes ago

You: Btw apparently there're rumors, I said I was with my cousin. If any1 thinks its U thts why💗!

1 minutes ago

"Riston": Thats what u told people. This is gonna be fun!😘 Oh, so now we are cousins, my love! 💗💗💗💗💗💗💕💕💕💕💕💕

I saw his message and put my phone away.

I laughed so many heart emojis. I hope I wasn't blushing then they will think something is up. It's them. Alista the relationship expert. Evaline knows the keeper. Marshal can sense a small smile and turn it into love.

"Now who might you be talking to?" Mercina pressed. She knows who exactly I am texting to. She just wants me to say out loud, but doesn't she know I don't want anyone to know to save us.

"Just a friend" I smile

"A friend huh?" She snickers.

I'm going to pretend I didn't hear that.

"Okay there he is" Marshal states pointing to the one I call Riston. Happiness flows throughout me over and over. My heart feels heavy. Wow he looks so amazing looking like that. I could just watch him forever lean against the side of the wall. His hair cropped to the side of his face. His eyes glimmer in the light. His beautiful hazel grey eyes....Just wow.

"Hey!" Marshal waved her hands in front of my face. Oh was she talking to me? I guess I was...distracted.

Don't blame me.

I couldn't help it.

"Huh?! W-what!" I looked around to see Mercina laughing at me and Riston smiling.

"I asked if you wanted to go to a festival after this" Oh. If it was something else I might've.

"No." I began to walk toward the opposite side of the room.

"B-b-but wait! You said you would try to do more things with us!" Evaline chased after me.

"You know darn well I don't do festivals! I thought maybe something else." Alista eyes were pleading with me, Evaline looked sad, and Marshal just hoped.

"Why don't you do festivals...you never told us why. And I thought your brother said that you used to" Wait hold up! How do they know my brother?

"Hold up!" I was confused. "How do you know my brother? The one named Oliver right?" They nodded there heads. Well I never told Oliver that I hate festivals now. And they must've came over when I was away to ask if I could come to one. Oliver....Oliver Oh my! I forgot to text him yesterday!

"We were going to see you, but you weren't there as usual. But why don't you like them?" I couldn't tell them. Oliver doesn't even know. Alxius doesn't know. Emilia doesn't know. Mercina doesn't know. Only Kalin and Riston knows.

I turned to Riston and mouthed 'help'.

Did he help?

Yes.

He made quite a distraction. The person next to him was thrown across the room. I don't know if he should be throwing people, but he distracted everyone.

"Ristondany what on earth were you doing!? They said you were doing something terrible! I didn't see you doing anything, but now you just throw someone!" His sister screamed. Oh she gets upset too easily. I hope he is okay.

"Oh no, how tragic!" He mocked. "I wasn't trying to. I just thought I saw a bee or was that a fly.. I don't remember, but you could of gotten stun." All three girls mouths fall open and Mercina shakes her head. "I think you should be saying thank you instead of complaining." The tanned skinned person was muttering something under his breath.

Wait...that....that is that person from the festival. He got us in free. Does he recognize me?

"Ughh fine whatever, thanks." He stood up brushing himself off. "Look I'm leaving I don't want to be in your way of you....smacking flies again." He shouted before he left.

Awkward silence fills the room.

"Does anyone know where a water fountain is...." I looked over at Riston who laughed.

"Sure I'll show you Se-n..err...whatever your name is" I nodded and noticed Mercina. She going to do something someday that I will regret. She looks like she is holding back a laugh, but she was still eyeing us.

I left the room with Riston who was going to 'help me find a water fountain'. We were walking for awhile. We didn't say anything for awhile. Who knows were he was taking me. I trusted him. As long as no one I knew go to my academy saw me with him I was fine.

"Senna...." He spoke at last lifting up my chin.

"I don't really want to find a water fountain" I whispered twirling my hands around his chest.

"I know...." He smiled. "I was hoping you ask me something like that. I just want to be with you."

"Can I ask you something?" He nods his head loosening his grip on my chin. "Why does everyone always fear and think you are just in for mischief? Is it that you are hiding everything from me? Did you change or do they jump to conclusions? I always said I could get use to this. The place, everything for you, but I only have one request. Tell me everything. I don't care. I must know. Only you, I surely love forever." He did not say anything for awhile. Did I bring something painful up? But...shouldn't I know? I looked down. I was about to apologize when he answered.

".....Oh?" He smiled. "That's because I used to be like that before I met you. And some people still believe it. But everyone knows to not mess with me because I could easily get them." All of the sudden he brought me close to him. "And I especially won't allow anyone to hurt you"

This feeling

I cannot simply describe it in one word

My chest hurts

Is this a heart attack

My Heart beats even faster the second

Heartening heart burst

I was speechless, but before I can express anything his lips were on mine. My chin was lifted up. A burst of warmth filled me through and through. Joy surrounded me. His soft, yet comforting lips were embraced within mine. I latch my arms into hugs of emotion around his neck strangling his brown locks with my dancing fingers. My breath synced in with his.

Could it get any better than this?

Minutes

"Shhh......." He breaks away. He held me tighter than ever. What was it? We are in a vacant classroom as far as I know. No one is here, right?

Chills grew across my arms and spooks filled my eyes.

I'm worried, what's going on?

"Hey...it's alright I don't mean to make you frighten" He speaks softly clasping his arms gently around my back. "It's just I hear voices and we need to stay quiet unless..." He pauses and a smirk grows on his face. "You want to give them a show.....You should know, I am good with affection."

"W-w-what!?" He lifts my chin up once again. My eyes widen. What does he mean by giving them a show? "What do you mean?" I whispered.

"....Pffffff Hahatalaheeha!" Riston laughed. He was joking. Slowly his arms went behind my neck. Then soon after some kind of material was being wrapped around me. Carefully he moved his hands to my hair and placed the material over my head.

It was a hood.

Oh?.....Ohhhhh

It might help for not being recognize, but it sure would draw attention.

"If nobody noticed me before, now I will surely draw attention" He put his finger to my lips. His eyes met mine as I starred into his deep hazel-grey eyes.

"Quietly" I have a feeling these rooms are soundproof. I gave him a questioning look. "Besides I don't want you to disturb any professors here. It will certainly be an uproar if we do. I'm impossible, really. They just can't get enough of me!" He laughed while saying that.

He slowly turned the handle. And I wondered if he could get any louder?

The moment he started to turn it, the handle started to squeak and squeal. It was as if the whole world could hear.

When the door finally opens and we are out I'm going to make a few lists.

A list of what not to do again.

A list of what to do next time.

And a list of note-to-self.

And among the note-to-self list, I am going to put never try to be quiet because you end up louder than you possibly can.

Finally the white door with the glass handle opened. He still held me tight as we walked away from the hallway.

Correction: Tried to walk away

As soon as we stepped out there was a full crowd. Apparently Riston became a genius and picked a room where the windows was covered in activities what any fellow students can do. Oh how lively! Thankfully, most of them were wearing the PMS uniform. But I was still a distraction. And my Riston being with me made it hard. Everyone knew my beloved.

But I hated that.

I see how everyone looked at him.

Their eyes are either lustful or filled with amusement.

I can't stand it. I hated it.

I'm not jealous.

I'm just irritated they all know who he is.

I'm just irritated people have lust in their eyes when looking at him.

I'm just irritated what people say about him.

I'm just irritated people are amused by this.

That's all.

I'm not jealous.

Nope. Not at all.

My heart is just pounding

Fast.

My chest is throbbing.

And my head hurts.

It's like a headache.

All of the sudden the students began chattering and whispering among themselves. But I could guess what it was about. And I had no doubt, I was right.

"Is that....."

"It is Evertson"

"Who is she?"

"So mysterious"

"Her face is covered with that hood....."

"That girl and him were alone in that classroom"

"What do you suppose they were doing in there alone?"

"You don't mean....."

"I do, they definitely were"

"Ahhh Ristondany is so breathtaking"

"How intense!"

"Masculine!"

"He's so careless"

"He doesn't give the world a second thought before doing anything"

"I wish I was him"

"I want to be with him"

"He's so rich I wish I had his money"

"I need his gold roofs and silver doors"

"I need his wealth and pockets of change"

"I'd date for his assets!"

"I don't care anything about him, I just want his fortune!"

Those whispers...about me and him. How annoying.

"Ristondany who that you got there, she's a cutie. Is she good?" I could tell he's hinting the implied innuendo comment. "But you should really share" Urk! How disgusting.

"What did you say?!" Riston eyes narrowed eyebrows arching.

"I said you should really share!" He answered not taking the hint Ristondany was furious.

"Take that back now or I'll-" Riston was interrupted.

"Well now I know your sister was right! Watcha' gonna do 'bout that?" The man argued with a smug grin plastered on his face.

"You really think I care?" He turned his head to me and whispered "Stay back."

"Riston...don't do this!" I begged. I didn't want him to get hurt because of me. He might get in trouble too, I couldn't stand that. Then something sparked the fire and they were fighting. It wasn't your average fright. It was worst than what happened three years ago, and I thought that was bad. It was blood and punches, swings and hits. I swear there is gonna be many broken bones after this. Ohh, I'm so worried. I hope Riston will be okay....

"STOP!" A loud booming voice shouted. "MOVE OUT!" Everyone turned their heads to two professors coming over.

Oh no I thought. They're doomed. I have to get out of here, I can't be caught.

"HEY! Where do you think you're going?" I freeze. He just told everyone to move out and nobody leaves. But if I do it I get yelled at.

"Moving out?" I smiled innocently.

"Anyone who willingly tries to leave must be involved. Who are you and which one of us is your teacher?!" How did he get that from me just leaving? I mumble words that none could understand. "Come with me!" One of the professors glared at me and I fear what was to come. I reluctantly followed as the other professor was clearing up the fight. I exchanged glances with Riston.

He took of my hood and jacket. "How interesting......"

~Wow, I finally finished it. Took about a week to edit all of my previous chapters, than it took a week to actually finish. I hope someone enjoyed it as much as me.~