Chapter 7:

The room was barely visible. Matthew turned his attention back at Giggles. Still fuming over the mess she created.

Giggles smiled innocently back at him, which caused a sigh in reply. She then noticed Matthew's closeness. The only thing she could see was him, as if they were the only ones there.

His cologne was engulfing. The way his silky hair dripped and drops carelessly fell down his extravagant face. His chest was firm, and breathing in control, giving away his personality.

Giggles: He...saved me...protected...me...

How can those light blue eyes, a color so fragile, so delicate, can become so fierce and utterly deep.

Giggles unconsciously, slowly began to lean forward. Her eyes drifting...closing...

BANG!

Matthew turned around. Giggles stumbled forward.

She opened her eyes, lost.

Giggles: No? Not the time, okay.

Someone had kicked open the door.

Iceberg: GIGGLES!! I'M HERE TO SAV-

Iceberg was unable to finish her sentence as she inhaled the smoke and found herself coughing.

Iceberg: (COUGH) GIGGLES!! I'M HERE TO (COUGH) SAVE (COUGH) you know what, I'll just wait for you OUTSIDE!!

A coughing Iceberg left the classroom. There standing was Boulder.

Boulder: What happened!? That was quick.

Iceberg: Too much smoke. I tried. Your turn. Go get her.

Boulder sighed and went in. Just in that exact moment, walking towards that class was Lawrence and Kyle.

Kyle freaked out seeing Boulder, the love of his life, go inside a chaotic classroom.

Kyle: NOOO!! I'M NOT LOSING HER!!!

Kyle threw his backpack to Lawrence dramatically, put on a serious and determined face and dashed to the classroom.

Iceberg was surprised seeing him. Then grinned picturing the funny scene to come.

Lawrence: Do you ever smile?

Lawrence stopped next to her, staring. She frowned at him.

Iceberg: I do. Mostly when you're not here.

Lawrence: Why are you out here?

Iceberg: Why do you care?

Lawrence: Why aren't you with your squad?

Iceberg: Why do you ask so many questions?

Lawrence: Stop answering my questions with questions.

Iceberg: Then stop asking me questions.

Lawrence: JUST ANSWER THE DAMN QUESTION.

Iceberg stared ahead, ignoring him.

Lawrence grunted.

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While inside the classroom...

Boulder: Giggles??

Giggles: (waves) I'm over here!

As Boulder made her way towards her friend, something latched itself to her.

Boulder: What the h*ll!?

Kyle: I'll save you!!!

Kyle started pulling her towards the door.

Boulder started smacking him.

Kyle: Ow. Ow. Ow.

Boulder: You little piece of sh*t!!

Matthew, incredibly annoyed, took his backpack and stormed out of the classroom. Giggles took hers and went to help a furious Boulder.

As all of this happened, Lawrence and Iceberg continued their conversation.

Lawrence: Why are you so stubborn?

Iceberg: Probably the same reason to why your annoying.

Lawrence: Do you treat everyone like this?

Iceberg: Listen here Larry-

Lawrence: LAWRENCE

Iceberg: Do I LOOK like I care?

Lawrence: You NEVER look like you do.

Iceberg: Finally you got one RIGHT.

Lawrence: ITS A MIRACLE!! cause everything is always WRONG FOR YOU.

Iceberg: THEN WHY DO YOU EVEN BOTHER?

Lawrence opened his mouth to reply, but couldn't find the words. Iceberg rolled her eyes.

Feeling victorious, Iceberg held her head high, walking towards the classroom. Thinking she looks cool and smooth. She glanced at Lawrence, the loser, about to send him a smirk until something hard with force crashed into her, in which she fell back unexpectedly.

Lawrence began to laugh.

Iceberg: ....of course...karma (grunts)

Matthew looked down, to see a wide eyed Iceberg on the floor.

Matthew: WATCH WHERE YOUR GOING.

Iceberg looked up at him and scoffed.

Iceberg: I was, but your big ego blinded me.

Matthew: Then get some shades.

Iceberg: And you some counselling.

Both stared darkly at each other. Then Matthew turned and proceeded to walk down the hall.

Lawrence stepped next to her, smiling.

Lawrence: As much as I love seeing you under me, I have to go.

As he sent her a wink, he called for Kyle and followed behind Matthew.

Kyle came storming out the door.

Kyle: See you later!! Text me!!

Iceberg, once again rolled her eyes. She got up and peeked inside the cloudy chemistry class. Searching for her girls.

Iceberg: Are we leaving or what?

Boulder: H*ll yeah!

Giggles: Can we? What about the teacher?

As both approached the door, the teacher called out.

Teacher: Students wait! You are not allowed to leave yet!

Iceberg: Don't worry teacher we'll be back. Just forgot the gas mask at home.

Teacher: Gas mask?...

Iceberg shoved her friends towards the hallway.

Iceberg: RUN!!!!

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At the girl's bathroom...

Giggles: And that's what happened.

Iceberg: YOU CAUSED THE EXPLOSION!?

Boulder: High-five girl!

Giggles smiled.

Iceberg: Whatever. Thanks to you, I don't have to take chemistry.

Boulder: SAME!! FREE PERIOD!!!

Giggles suddenly smiled happily to herself.

Iceberg raised her eyebrow suspiciously, while Boulder looked at her confused.

Iceberg: Why the sudden smile?

Giggles: Oh nothing~

Boulder: Bullsh*t. What is it??

Giggles placed her hands on her cheeks.

Giggles: I was protected~

Iceberg: You notice that now?

Giggles: Not by you!

Iceberg: Well...that went straight to the heart.

Boulder: What heart?

Iceberg looked at Boulder.

Iceberg: Point taken. (Nods in approval)

Giggles: Guys!! I'm trying to explain something amazing to you!!

Boulder: Go ahead!!

Giggles now clasped her hands together, pressing both against her cheek, looking towards the distance.

Giggles: Matt covered me from the explosion. He reacted so fast! Willing to shield me with himself. (exhales dreamingly)

Iceberg: Who's he?

Giggles shot a glare at her twin.

Boulder whispered to her friend.

Boulder: I think it was the one with dark hair that was in the cafeteria yesterday.

Iceberg: Ohhhhh.......I don't like him.

Giggles: What! Why???

Iceberg: Reasons.

Giggles puffed out a grunt over her sister's lack of details.

Giggles: Which are??

Iceberg: Many.

Giggles frowned. Placing her hands on her hips.

Boulder chuckled. Sometimes her friends fights are entertaining, other times...nightmares.

Boulder: Giggles calm down, I'm sure she'll explain.

Boulder, trying to be neutral.

Iceberg: Yeah. Let's leave.

As she headed out first, Giggles and Boulder followed behind.

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Matthew stomped down the hallway. Lawrence and Kyle on trail.

Lawrence: Yo! Matt! Wait up!

Matthew ignored his calls and continued.

Kyle decided to sprint forward and stop him. Hand on his chest.

Kyle: Dude, where are you going?

Matthew forcefully pushed his hand off, angry.

Matthew: Get out of my way.

Kyle squinted his eyes at him.

Kyle: I'm getting real tired of your mood swings man.

Matthew: Save it for someone who gives a f*ck.

Lawrence having finally caught up saw the tension building between the two. He separated them.

Lawrence: Whoa, Bro, what's going on?

Matthew: I can't take this CR*P anymore. This school's a waste of time!

Kyle: Because of that attitude!

Lawrence sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose.

Lawrence: You know we're here for the community hours. We NEED them. Be glad we only agreed for just an hour.

Matthew grunted.

Matthew: I regret it.

Lawrence: I'm not fond of it either, but at least try to put up with it. Find something to distract yourself.

Kyle: Am I the only one who's actually okay being here?

Lawrence: Yes.

Kyle: Well too bad! SUCK IT UP.

Students began to exit the classrooms. Lunch time has arrived.

Kyle smiled.

Kyle: Now if you two wusses pardon me, I got someone I want to see.

Lawrence smirked.

Lawrence: Who's he calling a wuss?

As he followed behind Kyle, Matthew sighed, closing his eyes.

Matthew: Why did I ever become friends with these two?

Kyle's shout could be heard throughout the entire hallway.

Kyle: READY OR NOT, HERE WE COME!!!