Biana's POV:

"Where are they?"I grumbled, pacing around the once-Black Swans-hiding place called Alluvetere.

"Relax, Ms. Vacker, I'm sure they'll be here soon."Mr. Forkle said.

I snorted,"Easy for you to say. Oh, but wait, what happened to all your knuckles? They're so white!"

Mr. Forkle flinched and hid his hands behind his back, he had been clenching his fists so tight that his knuckles had turned white.

"Guys, relax, this time for real. Tam and Glimmer are coming, I'm sure of it."Sophie said, stationing herself between Mr. Forkle and I.

I was pretty sure everyone did a mental snort at her, I mean, I was sure that she was only going to have one eyelash left on each of her eyebrows by today.

We waited.

And we waited.

Until finally, they came.

Tam rushed into the room, huffing and puffing, with Glimmer by his side.

I didn't know why I winced at that sight.

"We're sorry that we're late....important meeting...with everyone..."Tam panted.

Mr Forkle sighed,"Not to worry, but we have to do this fast, everyone, gather round."

I sighed, this was going to be a longggggg briefing.

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Tam's POV:

Note to self: Next time when Mr. Forkle called us for briefings, especially serious and long one, say NO.

You already made that a constant reminder in your head, idiot, my brain hissed.

Mr. Forkle talked about how we did a good effort, but we had to try harder next time and blah blah blah... we'll hold off any attacks until Fitz gets better blah blah blah and stuff that made my head hurt.

But one thing caught my attention.

Mr. Forkle had turned towards Glimmer and I, sighing, he said,"Mr. Tam and Glimmer,  you are the most important of this mission. The Neverseen will definitely notice that we have tried to intercept their plan. Even if we failed today, though we technically didn't since we didn't die, I want you two to be on your toes. My main concern is you two. I do not want you to hurt yourself."

I snorted,"Rightttttttt, and we haven't hurt ourselves with you guys."

"The kid has a point."Biana observed from the corner of the room.

"Hey!"

She grinned.

Mr. Forkle muttered a few words that I cannot write here now, and grumbled,"Fine, but just pay attention."

Glimmer and I nodded.

"Well, anyone have to say anything?"He asked.

"I do."

I looked up, surprisingly, that someone was Sophie, who had been silent the entire time.

She glared at me,"Look, you were the one who volunteered for this mission. You volunteered to help us. You are part of the Black Swan. You know you are. So why did you hurt Fitz? Why?"

I looked down,"I-I was really just...messed up then, I-I didn't know what I was doing, okay? I-"

"Well, WE ARE TRAINED TO KNOW WHAT WE ARE DOING WHEN WE BATTLE THE NEVERSEEN!"Sophie screamed.

I took a step back, it was like, everything was closing up on me, everything blaming me,"I know, and I'll do everything to make up for it."

Sophie's face was murderous, "I am not one who doesn't give chances, you have ONE chance. If you try, just try to sabotage the Black Swan, I won't give any more chances, and you'll be my enemy. So watch out, if not I'll-"

"Hey, I want to talk to Tam for a while. How about you go back first? Glimmer, you stay here, while we go out. The rest of you guys can head out okay?"Biana said.

She didn't even wait for Glimmer to respond before she took me by the hand and led me away.

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"So..what did you want o talk to me about?"I asked Biana.

Biana shrugged,"Figured you needed some fresh air and..."

Wow.

Was it really that obvious?

I stayed silent, letting my nerves relax as the wind blew against us, making my bangs go flap flap and her hair to go woooshhhh.(that sounded pretty childish.)

"I'm sorry about what Sophie said, she gets pretty angry about this kinda stuff. I hope you can forgive her."Biana whispered.

"Wait, you weren't the one exploding. But..Fitz is your brother, why aren't you mad at me?"I asked.

Biana gave a small smile and stared up at the ceiling,"I know how it feels, when everyone is trying to tell you what to do, and you can't think, can't breath, and all you want to do is explode. Andddd....I'm pretty sure that's what happened."

"Yeah, but the thing is.."I started, I wasn't sure if I should tell her that I had been able to do abnormal things with my shade abilities?

"You don't need to say it. I understand. People have secrets. I do too. "

Biana didn't look curious or anything, she looked like...well, Biana.

Smart, kind, brave and beautiful.

Wait a second.

Why must you keep on thinking that Biana is beautiful?! I mean, she is beautiful, but I mean, don't say that she's beautiful beautiful like you like her!  I screamed at my brain.

Okay, now I was confusing myself.

Biana smirked,"Why are you turning red? Like, firetruck red?"

"I am?! I-I- just was about to thank you!"

Darn it face!

Gave me away everytime.

Biana smiled and walked over to me,"Relax, relax. You seriously need some time to not be so moody and everything. Happy this is one of the times."

"Wow, I'm that weird huh? I mean...I know I am emo and everything, so...why do you guys still hang out with me?"I asked.

Biana smiled," I mean, you're a pretty powerful shade, but..you're not weird for being all emo and dark, I mean, people avoid me because of my scars now. But let me say something,"she leaned closer, making my cheeks go warm and she whispered into my ear,"Neither of us is weird. It's just the way we are."

And then she leaned back again, looked at me, and kissed me on the lips.

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Yup.

I'm SO VERY SORRY FOR NOT UPDATING LAST WEEK EVEN THOUGH I HAD A HOLIDAY.

MY TEACHER GAVE US 40 PAGES OF SCIENCE, SO I WAS FOCUSED ON DOING THAT FIRST!

I'm just really wanting to hop out of here now to hide from the angry readers.

Heh.

So..you just have to deal with waiting one more week.

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