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"You both did what." I yell and the boys kept gaping.

Yes, the boys are still here 'cause they don't have anything else to do at home as Zay went out for a meeting.

So a few hours ago, I finally told them about Rachel and gosh they were really pissed off. "I thought that she was really irritating, now she became a total bi*ch." Ryan said after I told them.

So basically the situation now is that, Sophia suddenly broke out and said something, while we were playing games, that was so shocking even for the boys.

She told that Liya and herself slapped Rachel yesterday while I was still in hospital.

I admire their courage.

For some reason, we hit it off, we as in us and the boys. Well, you can't judge a person with just a first impression. Ryan and Jack are really good guys. They sat here with us and told how they met Zay and how they hated him at first.

Like seriously, these two hated him at first. One cannot guess that seeing how close they were.

That is when I remembered something.

"Didn't you say before, not to play him. Did something happen before?" I ask.

Both the boys had a dreadful look in their face followed by anger.

"You should probably ask Zay, that is if he will, I think its his place to tell that." Ryan says, calmly.

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Reaching back home, I notice Frank and his wife is not there. Guess they went for another meeting.

When I walk about to climb the stairs, I see Rachel coming down.

And lord knows how I contained my laughter.

Rachel had two handprints on either side of her face, which was fading yet clear. No wonder she didn't come to school.

Just then the phone rings and Rachel goes and picks it without batting an eye.

"Yes mom, its Rachel..... Oh, okay...... So, when are you coming back???....... After a month. K, mom." Then she hangs the phone and goes back to her room and I, to mine.

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One month....

Frank and his dearest wife will be gone for one month.

Rachel told me when I was having my dinner.

That means it will only be me and Rachel in the house. Since Rachel got slapped by Liya and Sophia she's been avoiding me as much as possible.

I go to bathroom to brush my teeth, and I had to double check if it is actually me...

Although there was a little bit of bone, showing in my face, I could see my dark circles have gone considerably.

I change my clothes and go to sleep...

The incident haunting my sleep... only in my dreams he is actually kissing me.

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Heck, I couldn't sleep at all.

I am happy for once I didn't cry to sleep, and I thought I would have a good sleep.

No, somehow every time I sleep someone will haunt me.

Although what I saw was.... not exactly a nightmare... it was something that makes one lose sleep...

And i am a hundred percent sure that my dark circles came back.

I eat my breakfast at Granny Homes' and go to school groggily.

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I hear the intercom speaker getting switched in before hearing the principal speak.

I was getting my books out of the locker along with Liya and Soph, and also reminiscing about the incident.

I still can't get over it...

"Students of East International High, I am proud to say that the basketball match between West High and us is scheduled two weeks from now. And as you know about the traditional running race taken place before the game, well, whoever wants to participate can give their name to the guidance counselor, Mr. David Ross by tomorrow... Have a good day." The principal announces.

After the announcement, students started their loud and noisy discussion.

I told Soph and Liya to wait while I go to Mr.Ross. I go to his office and give my name to him for the race.

He smiles and says," Good decision."

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Classes came and went by, but I couldn't concentrate AT ALL.

All the while I can feel Zay's stare and I feel myself blushing when our eyes meet.

Finally lunch came by.

"So I heard your participating in the traditional race." Liya asks when we sat on our table.

"Yeah, how hard can it be." I say to her. They both look at each other.

"What do you actually know about this race?" Liya asks me.

"Well, Mr. Ross said that it has been a tradition for so long. The game would only start after the race and the winner will be recognized as he or she will hang out with the basketball team." I tell them.

They both sigh.

"Keira, look, yes all what you said is true. But I think Mr.Ross forgot to tell you a teensy tiny bit of an information." Soph laughs, awkwardly.

"The winner will be of West High." Liya interjects.

"What the hell, they cannot do that." I yell. When I finally thought I could escape the darkness.

"Its not like that, Keira. The West High always won it, no student from our school have ever won it. The prize is not bribed, it's 'cause the students of West High are fast, really fast." Sophia explains.

"Yeah, I even heard they train their students for it." Liya adds.

I don't know where this burst of confidence came from, 'cause the next thing I said was, "Well, then I'm gonna win this time. I will turn the tables."

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Here's chapter 12...

Yes I made some teensy bit changes....
I named chapter 1 as prologue.., sooo yeah

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