Chapter 24 - Daniel's Ex?
Kristina was standing there motionless while the mysterious person's face was still breathing on her neck and holding her tight. She wasn't sure of what to do next. Should she scream? Bad idea - he might kiss her again. Should she break his nose and run away? Hmm. Sounds pretty good.
She fidgeted and tried to wiggle herself out of that person's arms, but that only made him hug her tighter. Kristina pulled his collar and glared at him, although it couldn't be seen because it was pitch black darkness everywhere. "Who are you?" she threatened with her coldest voice.
The man snickered and ruffled her hair, making her wince and get annoyed. She hated it whenever people touched her. "Eight down," he said with a playful voice. "Ninety-two more to go. Stupid Poopy."
She quickly bounced back from hearing that all-too-familiar voice and hid her feelings of relief. It was Daniel. She was happy to know that it was him, even though she was still pissed at him for scaring and kissing her. "Buttheaded kiss-monster."
He just laughed and put his arm around her shoulder, making sure she stuck close to him incase she'd get lost again. Kristina's face heated up, she was thankful that it was too dark. If he saw her face right this moment, he's surely going to tease her again.
"TIIINZ! DAANNYY!!!" Kristopher's voice was echoing all throughout the area. "Where are you two?!"
"Over here!" Kristina yelled. All of a sudden, the lights turned on and the whole room was lit. They found Kristopher running towards them with the security guard calmly walking behind his back.
"TINZ! Oh thank God you're safe! Where have you been little missy?!" he sprinted towards her and wrapped his arms around her shoulders. Daniel gently shoved Kristopher away as he held Kristina's shoulder tighter and closer to him.The young celebrity just laughed.
"Tsk. Hahaha. Chill. I'm just happy to see her okay."
"And I, children, am less than happy that you came and played around inside this mansion," the guard approached the three with a disapproving frown on his face. "Didn't you see the sign outside? It's dangerous!"
"We're sorry..." they bowed their heads in unison. The guard nodded, accepting their apology and turned to Kristopher. "And you, Mr. Walls."
"Y-Yes sir..?" he stuttered.
The security guard suddenly changed his expression and smiled like a little girl. He pulled out a notepad and a pen from his back pocket and gave it to the young celebrity. "Can I have your autograph? My daughter is such a big fan of yours, and so am I. You are very talented."
Kristopher gave him an unsure smile. "T-Thanks..?"
He awkwardly took the pen and signed the notepad. Kristina and Daniel just snorted. They both looked at each other for a split-second and then Daniel quickly took his arm back and pretended as if nothing happened. Kristina looked away and breathed heavily. Her thoughts rambled inside her head. Why did he call her by her name earlier? It was the first time he ever called her that. And what was with that kiss? It felt different somehow.
She felt her cheeks heating up again and her heart jumping like crazy.
That afternoon, Kristina was more than happy to come back to school. She may have missed the morning session, but she decided that she will definitely not miss the next. Ella approached her as she hurried her way down the hallways with Daniel beside her, they were already late for class.
"Tina!" her best friend grabbed her waist. "Why'd you skip class this morning? That was so unlike you."
"Er..." she nervously chuckled and glanced at Daniel for help. "I... kinda... felt like skipping..?" It was a lame and unbelievable excuse, but she couldn't come up with any more excuses. She hated lying to her best friend, but Ella already knew what she had been up to. She was just having her usual fun and teasing.
"Skipping?" she repeated. "With Kristopher and Daniel?"
Kristina stopped on her tracks and stared at Ella with her eyes bulging out of her sockets. She felt the color rising on her cheeks. Ella winked at her and went ahead. "Heehee. You know you can't keep secrets with me. Good luck with them Tina!"
Daniel and Kristina both watched as Ella skipped inside their classroom. "That friend of yours is one hell of a psychic," he said.
"Worse," she replied.
When they entered the classroom, they immediately spotted the dimwit sitting at the middle of class, talking to a group of girls. (Ella included)
"Oh hey Tinz!!!" he chirped. "I was just telling these lovely ladies about how you beat up four of my best butlers in ten seconds flat! You're so great!"
Kristina sighed angrily as she and Daniel went to their seats. "If you want me to turn your face into a bleeding Picasso, I'm still up for it."
"See girls?" he laughed in unison with the crowd. "I told you she has a great sense of humor!"
"Humor?" she said.
"Oh boy," Daniel muttered.
"Yup!' Kristopher popped the p. "You're so funny Tinz!"
She gritted her teeth and glared at him. "Funny? Well, you're gonna see me get freakin' hilarious, you octopus-head, brace yourself."
"Stop that." Daniel placed his hand on her shoulder. "Calm down and don't get violent again."
Kristina scoffed and quickly turned back to her desk, following her fiance's advice. The group of girls behind them were a bit surprised. Gossips instantly filled the classroom as usual.
"Did you see that? He calmed the pres down!"
"The pres... She listened to Daniel! I thought she never took orders from anyone except the teachers!"
"Shh! They're engaged, of course she'd obey her fiance."
"Oh myy, what if Daniel ordered her to do this and that? Poor Tina!"
"Stupid! He already did! Didn't you hear? Daniel made her wear something outrageous when the pres lost to him in a bet."
"No way?!"
"They already did it?!"
"WE DIDN'T DO ANYTHING AND YOU GUYS SHUT UP BEFORE I SEND YOU TO THE NEXT LIFE." Kristina snapped and glared at her classmates. Kristopher was a bit concerned. He glanced at her direction and found her face flushing with embarrassment, Daniel buried his head under his folded arms and as usual, tried to ignore them and sleep.
Ella, Cassey, Trisha and the rest of her friends scolded their classmates before Ms. Stanford entered the room. Their homeroom teacher placed her papers and record book on the table and sighed weakly. She looked a bit tired.
"Class," she began. "We have a new student. Again."
Murmurs enveloped the room. Who could it be this time?
"Don't worry," Ms. Stanford cleared her throat. "It's a girl this time. And a pretty one too. Please be kind to her. You can come in now dear."
A tall girl entered the room. She had straight, dark-brown hair, a great complexion, gorgeous brown eyes, pink pouty lips and a well-sculpted body. The boys started to howl and were practically drooling all over her.
Daniel's eyes widened like saucers as he stared at her walking towards the front. Kristopher's jaw dropped on the desk. Kristina noticed the two boys' reaction and she knitted her brows in confusion.
"Be quiet! Stop howling, Sean! Don't be so rude!" Ms. Stanford said. Then, she smiled at the new girl. "You may introduce yourself now, dear."
She nodded. "Hi, it's nice to meet you all. My name's Daniella Jennings, just call me Anne. Um... I don't know about introductions but here goes. This is actually my first time in a real school, seeing that I grew up home-schooled." She smiled like an angel and continued.
"I live in Europe..."
That caught Kristina's attention and she quickly snapped her head at Daniel and Kristopher. Both of them were having uneasy looks.
"...my mother was a private tutor for big celebrities. The reason why I came here is to find and spend time with my fiance."
"F-Fiance?" Ms. Stanford herself was surprised.
"Yes," she happily replied. "His name's Daniel Curtis--"
"HOLY SHIT?!?!?!?!?!" Almost everybody at class yelled.
"H-Huh..?" Kristina tilted her head in confusion.
Sean stood up and called Daniel. He looked a bit pissed off. "Hey dude, is that true?! You never told us you had another hot girl back at Europe!"
Daniel just sighed and rolled his eyes. He glanced at Kristina, she was staring blankly at him, but both didn't say anything to each other.
"Daniel?" Daniella said. Her face quickly lit up and she ran to him and wrapped her arms around his neck. "Oh Danny! I missed you so much!" We're gonna be classmates from now on, it must be fate!"
"Anne, what are you--" he mumbled.
"Danny! Danny! Danny! Why did you leave me back at Europe? I was so lonely!"
Back at the classroom, Kristopher hid his face on his book and bit his lip. "Why is she here?!" he thought. When he saw her showing too much affection to Daniel, he broke the pencil he was holding. He felt a bit angry, but his face didn't show it.
"Hey. You're causing a scene--" Daniel tried to push the girl away.
"AHEM." Ms. Stanford impatiently cleared her throat. Daniella withdrew her arms and faced the teacher. "Thank you Daniella, for that, um... Warm introduction. Now, Kristina?"
Kristina was still staring at Daniella. She thought she looked like a real doll, so pretty and perfect. The she stared at Daniel, who was, as usual, blinking slow with his doe-like eyes. Wasn't this new to him as well? Was he used to getting hugged by a lot of pretty girls, probably?
"Kristina?" Ms. Stanford repeated, raising her voice a bit.
"Ma'am?" she quickly stood up. Daniella turned her head to face Kristina. She gave her a cheerful smile which made her nervous and unsure of what to do.
"You know what you're supposed to do. Daniella dear, this is our classroom and student council president, Kristina. If you have any questions, you can come to her."
"Cool, you're president of both the classroom and the council? You must have some kind of super powers!"
"Um..."
"It's really nice to meet you! Please, call me Anne, I'm Daniel's childhood friend and fiance!" she excitedly said as she glanced at Daniel over her shoulder. She outstretched her hand and shook it with Kristina's.
"Likewise," she replied with a dull tone. Everyone at class was staring intensely at them. They were feeling awkward, giddy, scared and curious. This was not something you see everyday. "I'm Tina, Daniel's childhood friend and fiance. I hope we get along just fine."
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A/N: AHAHAHA. No wait. Don't hate her just yet. XD And don't hate me too.
I'm playing with names. Daniel-Daniella. Kristopher-Kristina. TROLOLOLOL.
Forgive me, but I've already figured out what I'm gonna do and now I have a serious plan for this story. No, the end is still far, far away. I'm excited. Are you? =PP
Tell me your thoughts about this chap! ^^
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