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She is kind, heart made of honey.

He is reserved, the opposite of sunny.

No one would ever think they would

be together.

But, They are the Moon and the Sun

for each other.

- Romana Rubyy

Serenity

He came in erupted. Like a volcano - Livid and Destructive. Ready to defend me, no matter the cost. I didn't even see him coming, he had came completely out of nowhere. The way the rage pulsed through his veins as he threw that boy into the lockers, without a single struggle. I stood speechless the entire time, not taking my eyes off of him, just like the rest of my peers. I simply didn't know what to do. I was never one for violence - I mean I've had violent thoughts, but I've never conflicted pain onto someone else, and I definitely didn't condone it - yet I couldn't explain why the butterflies in my stomach were fluttering at the speed of light, now.
Seeing Kai defend me, gave me a sense of comfort. A comfort that I couldn't quite explain. Before things got worse between the two, Noah came steeping in like a hero. Fearless and courageous. I've heard the things the kids talked about in the hallways about Kai; I also see the occasional unexplained black eyes and bruises that often would cover Kai's face. It was no doubt that kai was a real threat - Noah didn't care.

Kai snares something to Noah, I wasn't able to catch it before Kai's eyes were now on me. His eye's were full of a series of emotions, I'm sure anything ranging from anger to regret. He offered to walk me to class and I didn't decline the offer, but I also didn't want to leave Noah behind.

Noah was on my mind the entire morning for first period, he was even on my mind as I walked to Biochemistry. I knew I would be sure to see him there. We sat together, but maybe he wouldn't want to sit by me. The thought alone made me sad. I enjoyed Noah as a friend. He was the very first person to welcome me in. He was nice to me, when nobody else was. He was my rock, and I needed him to know that. If Kai and Noah had family drama that was up to them, it had nothing to do with me. So, when I walked into biochemistry five minutes earlier, I was pleased to see Noah, and he was sitting at his usual spot - the one right next to me.

I smiled, pleased.

"Hi" I greet, my voice soft, but my tone uneasy as I finally reached my spot.

I couldn't pick up his mood. He sat with his head down, copying notes on the board that was already ready. He looked chill on the outside, but just by the way he refused to make eye contact with me, gave me enough reassurance to know that he was upset, still.

"Hey" He says,the simple word dry and lifeless.

I decide to sit down anyways. I meant it when I said that I missed him as a friend, and I could tell he hated to act that way. To act as if he didn't care. So I could be honest this entire time. I needed my friend back, and I was going to get that.

"I'm sorry about what happened" I apologize. The sorry wasn't for me, but it was for him. He needed to hear it coming from me. I know somewhere deep down that he had to have known that this all happened because of me.

I wait for a few seconds for him to respond, but when he doesn't utter another word, I let out a frustrated sigh, pulling out my notebook and starting to copy the notes on the board as well. Class didn't start for another few minutes, and kids were starting to make their way in as each minute passed.

I was surprised t hear him speak to me.

"That's the thing serenity," Noah begins "You did nothing wrong." He breath, laying his hand on top of mind. I could tell by the way the softness in his eyes turned into rage, that he wasn't done speaking. "It's Kai" He snares, his eyes full of hate. "He pretends not to care for years, talks to absolutely no one for three entire years he's here, and then suddenly you show up, and of all people he goes after you" Noah snares, and aside from the anger that was laced with the words, I could understand Noah. Out of all people Kai liked me. It didn't make sense to me either, but it also didn't matter.

I bite my lip. A lost for words. Noah was so upset with Kai - Kai was upset with Noah. They had history, history I didn't understand, history I feel like I should know. I wondered what happened between the two. I fought with myself for a sew seconds to come up with the right words.

"Why?" I question. I finally realized that I've never asked why.

Why they hated each other so much.

"Why what?" Noah asks, eyes on me now.

I shrug.

"Why do you guys hate each other?" The question was simple, but the conflict in Noah's eyes said different.

He shakes his head

"No. You're boyfriend will have to tell you that story on his own"

"He's not my boyfriend" I say, my words sour. Not sour because it weren't true, but sour because I wanted it to be true. The thought of Kai belonging to only to me sent a wave of butterflies through my stomach.

"Whatever" Noah says. His words careless again. He turns his attention back on his notes, and just like that I was back on the rocks with Noah.

Geez. Maybe him and Kai were related.

They both acted like they didn't care, when that was the very opposite.

I let out a sigh,  decide to let it go - with Noah at least. He wasn't going to tell me anything, that was obvious - I guess it wasn't his secret to tell. It was Kai's, but if Noah was effected by it, then surely he was involved. Earlier in the hallways before Kai and I had left the scene, I was able to catch a glimpse of Noah, and his eyes were regretful. So, it had something to do with Kai, but Noah felt regret for it. That made more sense.

For the rest of the class, I sat silently going over different scenario in my head on what could have happened between them. By the time lunch time came around I had completely given up, annoyed with myself, and annoyed with the situation. I would drop it, before I drove myself crazy.

I walk into the quiet library, with my lunch that I packed from home. I had a tuna sandwich, a water and apple. I wondered if Kai had lunch for himself, or if I would have to share mine - I didn't mind. I would share a kidney with him.

I smiled at the thought, as I made my way towards the back. Kai didn't tell me what section to meet him at, he just told me to come to the library. So - I decided to head towards my favorite section, Romantic Fiction.

I was surprised. Utterly surprised. Sitting in between the shelves of the romantic fiction section was Kai, but he had a small set up going on. He sat on a blanket, his large len body, compact in the small walking  space. He sat in the middle of the blanket with my book in his hands. When he notices me, his eyes dance with happiness, he smiles at me, revealing to me his perfect pearly whites. I thought only angels could be angelic, but Kai was angelic, and more. I don't think I seen a human more beautiful - more exquisite than Kai. He was beautiful, an angel. My angel.

"You found me" He teased, his voice playful like a kid.

I smile, trying to control the butterflies as I take a seat right next to him.

"I mean you are in my favorite section" I admit, blushing at the irony.

"Romantic Fiction" He says, stating matter-of-fact.

"You remembered" I sigh, the butterflies returning yet again.

"Duh I remember," He says "And here you go" He says, handing me back my book.

No way he finished in just a few hours. It took me a whole day just to finish. I was jealous.

"Yes, I actually read all of it" Kai says, studying my face for a moment.

"no its not that I don't believe you, it's just, it took me a whole day to finish when  I first read it" I admit, embarrassed.

"These violent delights have violent ends" Kai whispers, his eyes playful, but his voice laced with some serious.

"Do you agree?" I question, looking down at my shoes. Sometimes his eyes contact intimidated me.

I felt the warmth of his hands press against my cheek, and then my eyes were met with his. He was closer now, our faces only inches apart now. I wanted to look away, but his gaze was so captivating that I stayed. Mesmerized by his beauty, bonded by his pain. His eyes, feeling like home to mine. It took everything in me, not to risk it all, by pressing my lips against his.

"I believe that love should make you feel good," He begins, "And for awhile love has done nothing but cause me violent ends. but you - serenity, are my violent delights. That - I know."