I open the door. Violetta, Autuum, and Arix attack me with questions. "Since when are you interested in KIRAN ODAIR!" giggles Violetta. "You were out for almost an hour!" was it that long? "Um..." I start. Arix grabs my hand. "Come on! time to play Truth of Truth!!" they sit me down on a chair. I need to tell them about the plan! not play Truth or Truth! Arix smiles. "If you do not cooperate and tell us what we want, we will tickle you! my face flushes. they know what happens when they tickle me. Kiran will be back soon. that would be too embarrassing. Violetta steps forward. "Tillie! truth or truth." I roll my eyes. "Truth." she grins. "Have you ever had a crush on Kiran?" my face flushes. "No, it's the other way around." I reply. the girls giggle. Arix comes forward. "Tillie, what was it that Kiran came to talk about." I grin. nows my chance. "He came to ask me if I new about the kidnappings. he knows too, but more than me. we have a plan to escape. the whole group. we would steal the files of the stolen people, and run to civilization, find our families, and then alert the police and come back for the others. Autuum, your real name is Carrie, and Violetta, yours is Taylor. will you come with us?" the three look at each other than nod their heads. They are all smiling. I frown. are you at all upset about this? Arix looks me in the eye. "Of course we are, but we are trying to keep calm so we can focus." a sense of relief washes over me. "Good." I say. "I thought you were heartless. so, will you come? Autuum smiles. "Of course we will, but we need to finish our game first. Tillie. Did you and Kiran kiss?" I feel myself blush. there is no way to hide it. "Yes." I say sheepishly. "Only on the cheek though." the three scream. "What was it like?" question Arix. I gulp. "Good, I guess..." I say unsure of what to do. I am saved by a knock at the door. I open the door Kiran is standing there with the rest of his group. "We have to go now." he says. "We will steal the files and guns, then run for it. I studied a map I stole, and nearest town is where Tillie lives, a little place called Westrom. It should take us 30 minutes to get there on foot, and less time before they find we are missing. any questions?" silence. "Lets go." I lean close to Kiran, and without thinking, I kiss him. we stand there together, then I remember we have an audience. Ana, Carrie, and Taylor applaud and clap. Saen, Izey, and Jaymees gape. there is an awkward silence. finally Izey speaks up. "How long have you been together..." I blush. "A couple hours." I reply. "Carrie , Ana, and Taylor already knew, and we had to tell you guys somehow." I laugh and follow Kiran out the door.

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1 hour later

We have gotten the weapons and files. we are sneaking to the large padlocked door up front. Kiran pulls out a huge key and unlocks the door. it creaks as it swings open. Kiran turns and looks at each one of us. he clears his throat. "Now is the last chance to back out." no one answers. "Good. lets go." suddenly, a large gunshot explodes throughout the room. I turn. Autuum is standing with a puzzled look on her face. she falls to the floor. I hear myself scream. I hear a loud laugh. "Just where do you think your going?" Master Lind is holding a gun, grinning.