Mia's POV

Believe it or not, hanging out with Veronica reminds me of the good days. She may had cost damage but she's not the one who did all of it. It still hurts... but isn't that what I like? Or been used to? Whatever. We're currently on a break from decorating and the Jovens came over to help so they weren't practicing today. Well, mostly them decorating while I sit and do the paperwork.

"Is your hand doing okay?" Veronica asked as she holds my hand, delicately. Her touch is slightly warm, not like the one I felt years ago...

"Hm. Yeah. It's doing better now. It'll heal before I know it" I gleamed and smiled. She smiled back. My hand doesn't hurt at all but Bethany insisted I shouldn't be using it. Speaking of the angel, she's been spacing out lately. I think I did something wrong? Of course I did. Somehow-

"Thank you, James. I'll be sure to read it," Bethany said with papers in her hand. The guy kissed her hand and that made her giggle. The guy left and people were giving her smirks.

"Ooooh. Was that your boyfriend, Mis President?~" Amber gleams and wiggles her brows. Veronica seems intrigued and a sigh of relief left her. My heart tightened as I shook it off. The rest of the council however, let's just say they weren't entertained.

"I hope not. My OTP won't sail if that happens." Diana mumbles beside me, giving me a nudge.

I don't give a reaction on that. It's not like I don't care about Bethany, it's just that she'd be happier if it were someone else and not me. She gets to have the love that she deserves and I won't get into more of that, anymore. But... my heart's tightening more and more. Why?

"Nope. He's a classmate. Now, you guys get back to work while I go help Me-Mia with the papers" she corrected herself and went to sit beside me. Everyone got off their butts and continued on with whatever they're doing.

I decided put my hand over hers under the table. A slight blush can be seen on her face as I did so. I never noticed this before but she looks cute when she blushes. I laughed and she quickly stammers to make a sentence.

Reader's POV

The rest of the council didn't complain with the 2 girls slightly giggling every now and then. They find it amusing. Veronica seemed to keep looking back and forth between the two, wishing Mia would look at her the way she looks at Bethany. She didn't put much thought about Mia in a relationship. Maybe they just are close friends and there are no strings attached. Well, only if she knew...

\ timeskip~ \

It was now 5:30 and the school is quiet. The council was still in their room, making sure everything is in order while all the teachers are in a seminar. Suddenly, they heard footsteps and voices..

"But sir, you need to hear me out-"

"Nonsense. It's just a visit. It's not like we're staying here for awhile."

"That's not what I-"

*knock* *knock*

"Someone wants to see Melanie Sanchez" the security guard said as Mia gulped. Bethany quickly stranded up and headed to the door. Bethany opened the door halfway so only she can be seen.

"I'm sorry but there is no one under the name of Melanie Sanchez." She said as she was faced with a boy at her age and some guys in suits.

"Eh? And who are you supposed to be? Mel should be at this- there she is!" He caught a glimpse of Mia. The boy gleamed and slammed the door open. Good thing Bethany stepped back in time or else, she'd be flat as paper.

The teen hugged Mia. She quickly untangled herself from him.

"I'm sorry but I'm not Melanie Sanchez." She said and dusted herself, silently cursing the universe for the timings once again.

"Pfftt. HAHAHAHA" He laughed and slapped his knee. The council looked in confusion.

"You crack me up, Mel. Your tricks wouldn't fool me. So how's the fam going? Is Jean still cuter than you are or-" Suddenly a girl similarly like him entered the room and pulled him from the ear.

"Ow, Ow! Stop it! I'll tell-"

"Tell who exactly?! You outed Mia in front of people! You should have listened to your goons" she exclaimed and dragged him outside the room. All eyes were now on Mia as she struggled to say some excuses.

"Okay. What is going on?"

"What does she mean by 'outed Mia'?"

"Does Mia have something to do this?"

"I'll handle this. You guys should go-"

"I have something to tell you guys.." Mia said as Bethany put a hand on her shoulder. She's shaking. I have to do the something.

"No. You don't have to. I'll-"

"It's okay, Bethany. They know a lot already and I trust them" the girl nodded

"Just know that I'm here.."

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"I'm sorry" the twins and the student council except Mia and Bethany apologized.

"What for? This was bound to happen someday.." she said and put her hand on her temple. Suddenly, Bethany quickly pulled out her water bottle as some of the men in suits gave her medicine.

"Wow. They're treating her like she's the queen of England," Brian whispered as Diana and Marco nodded.

"They even have signals. Even the president is in on this too" Diana whispered back.

Bethany may or may not have learned their signals but after talking with Jonathan, she may have picked some of it.

Mia's phone rang. Quickly finishing the water, she went outside get some peace and quiet.

"I feel terrible. We were talking about her at study camp" Diana said. The room was filled with concerned, guilt and worried faces.

"Well, this wouldn't have happen if my idiotic brother didn't- oh hey baby cous" she stopped herself as Mia came back in the room.

"That was the shortest phone call I ever witnessed"

"You should have informed Joe or at least me if you were coming." She paused and looked at their faces.

"C'mon guys. I'm fine, now. See? Please don't get bothered by this. T-that's all in the past and I-i'm over it" she said, keeping the stuttering under control. She managed to fool some of them and Bethany wasn't fazed. She decided not to say anything about it.

Another knock was heard and Jonathan came in.

"Young Master, the little lady," he winked at Bethany and bowed.

"Hey, Jona"  

"We'll talk about this later at my house. Jonathan, please escort Kathy and Koby." He nodded and the twins went out of the door. A bonk could be heard as Kathy chuckled.

"You're stupid, you know that?" They could hear Jonathan by the distance.

"Let's go back to what we were doing, okay? What- oh. Okay" the girl was suddenly indulged in a group hug.

"Coming through!" Brian flung himself to the hug and they were now on the floor, laughing.

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"I was right all along" Marco said as they looked at their juniors doing homework at the otherside of the room.

"Hm"

"So does she know?"

"Yes.."

"Then, are you two dating?!" He whispered scream. Bethany covered his mouth.

"We're not. I don't think she'd want a relationship right now, though."

"Oh... then, does she like someone?"

"No one and that's the problem."

"How's that the problem? You clearly have a chance, Bethany."

"I don't really know. It's just that, after the incident, she's been convincing herself to not like anyone no matter who it is..." the girl sighed and played with her pen.

"She still puts a tough shell around her heart. She hasn't been loved in years, Marco. I can only hope.." she added and ruffled her  own hair.

"She can't deny what her heart's feeling forever, can she? Love has it's own time. She'll come around. Who knows when but you'll be still there, right?"

"Maybe.."

"Okay, 50/50 but that's when it's worth it. I'm sure she'll realise soon enough. Right now, we just have to be patient and help her recover." he said and started to organize his backpack.

The girl nodded and stood up, getting ready to head outside the door. The council did the same.

"Thank you for the pep talk. It actually helped."

"No prob. See you at class tomorrow!" He said and went out the door with Brian.

"Is okay if I call you, 'Melanie' at school?" Diana asked also getting her way out the door.

"In my opinion, I don't think it's best to be calling her that here." Bethany stepped in, holding Mia by the shoulders.

"We don't want to raise suspicion" she added as the girl nodded.

"Okay, then. See you tomorrow, Mia! You too, President!" She said and began walking the stairs. The girls waved good bye. Mia suddenly dragged Bethany inside, startling her.

"Mia?"

"Could I get hug?" She muttered as Bethany smiled and willingly opened her arms. The junior did the same and rested her arms on Bethanys waist. Bethany knew this would take a toll on Melanie's mental health. Though, she was proud of her for at least being somewhat honest this once.

"Here, I got you this," the junior handed her a dog plush toy that resembles to Bethany's dog, a labrador retriever. It was about 1/4 of their size.

"What's this for?" The president blushed in return. Seeing that blush, a light pink hue has now plastered on the junior's cheeks.

"You were spacing out lately and I uhh.. wanted to give you something to make you feel better.?" That sounded more like a question. The girl slightly chuckled making the senior grin. Bethany once again, pulled themselves close.

"May I?" The junior nodded and their lips connected.

I don't care if I wait, if it takes an eternity for you to realise, but as long as you're happy, I'm happy.