What Maia's friends look like ^^^

Sage wiggled his eyebrows, as I made my way down the stairs. "Someone's got a date."

I'd usually sock him in the arm, but I didn't feel like I should do so. In sweats and a t-shirt maybe- but this black and white dress set a barrier to prevent it. My strawberry blonde hair was down, as per usual, but my lips were coated with a dark-ish color, standing out from even the sequined earrings.

"Sage, can you watch my friends again? I'll only be out for a couple hours." I begged, downing a glass of water as he groaned.

"Last time, they kept asking me if I'd ever be into Yaoi. WHAT IS YAOI?" He asked aloud, as I spit out my drink.

"Next time they bring it up, just talk about booze. Avoid that topic at all costs." I warned.

He shrugged and I headed out the door, the death note in my side bag. I was so protective over the notebook- so determined not to let it out of my grasp.

As I got to Rhiza's, I was told to go to a reserved table, one with four symmetrical candles and four symmetrical chairs. Death the Kid would certainly approve. No one was there yet, even though I wasn't early.

So I waited, with my hands folded on my lap...alone.

Back at the barn...

"Go fish."

A chorus of moans erupted in the corner as the rest of them clutched their heads.

Sure, only Yuki, Kyo and Tohru were playing cards, but the spectators bet on who would win. Even though most of them bet Kyo, Yuki was winning by a long shot.

"Come on Kyo, pick up the pace!" Shinra exclaimed. "I bet half my months salary on this!!"

Celty shook her helmet at his poor decision and shuffled the cards once more.

We weren't like them.

Yuno and I weren't eating much. We sat away from the crowd, making no eye contact. She longed for me to stay but I wanted to go socialize.

"Maybe we should join." I lightly suggested.

Her eyes changes shades, and she formed a crooked smile. I knew I shouldn't have said anything.

"I don't trust them around you. You're not allowed to converse with them- you'll get killed! Understand Yukki?" She asked in a sweet tone.

But her sweetness always tasted bitter.

"Yes. I'm sorry." I sighed. She leaned closer and planted a kiss on my lips.

Rhiza's

I'd give anything to be back at the barn with my anime character companions. For the first time in my life, I wanted a drink to calm my nerves.

Gabrielle and Damien were chatting about something only they could understand. Aside from their world of romance were Oscar and I. We were good friends, and I did know how he felt about me. I just never confronted myself about it- even now- at dinner.

"You look beautiful." He beamed.

Flustered, I thanked him. "You look great as well- er- handsome."

He chuckled at my grammar and my cheeks were burning up. His hand tapped on the napkin laying flat on the table, and my hands clutched my sides.

"Your nervous?" He asked.

I didn't know what to say, and so I lied through my teeth.

"No, I'm okay."

He nodded. "You can still talk to me regularly, you know. I'm not forcing you to like me back."

The fact that he was addressing it made me stiffen up, but I did want to talk to him normally again. Why was I so nervous?

"Your right." I gave him a small smile. "So what happened with your dad? Is he going to let you get a car?"

He rolled his eyes. "As if. You know-"

The Barn Again...

"You know." I started, breaking everyone out of the group go fish game. "We've been lucky so far."

Tamaki, who sat eerily close next to me raised an eyebrow. "How so Haruhi?"

I crossed my legs to become more comfortable, as everyone's eyes were directed on me.

"The ones that found this portal were good. They were warriors, fighters. They cherish the lives of others." I said. Everyone nodded in agreement.

"But..." I bit my lip nervously. "There's also those who destroy. The ones that kill in cold blood. What if they ever found this portal? What do we do?"

You could hear the wind, whistling through the cracks of the barn. Everyone was silent and thinking. Some worried, some puzzled. I wasn't sure what to think either, I was scared myself.

"To make sure that the enemies didn't get it," Kyoya stepped in. "I told Aladdin, on his way back, to hide it in a safe place and spread the word of a refuge barn to the others who fight. But still..."

Sages POV.

"Is this your play? I can leave if you're rehearsing." I butted in. They all looked so confused.

"What play?" Yuki inquired.

I feigned a laugh. "Hah...ok. Ok, I'll leave. Less work for me anyways."

As I walked out, I grew suspicious. Their words felt too real to be forced. Acting was dramatic, but they weren't taking breaks. It was if they weren't acting at all.

And on my way out, I could swear I heard a- "He's not from our world, is he?"

It bothered me too much. I'd have to talk to Maia soon.

Rhiza's

3 missed calls from Sage.

Different thoughts filled my head at once, all in chaotic order. What happened over there? What was so important that he'd be trying to call?

Oscar was talking. I wasn't actively listening although I'm sure he thought I was.

4 missed calls from Sage.

My head rested uncomfortably on my hand, elbow on the table. Did I look too bored?

Our entrees are taking a while. His cola is almost finished, and my iced tea is an empty glass. It's been almost an hour, and Gabrielle hasn't talked to either of us once- some double date this is.

Relax, Maia. Sage can wait. Everything is fine.

5 missed calls from Sage.

"Oscar?" I interrupted. He stopped, startled. "I'm sorry but my phones been lighting up and my brother is trying to call me. Can I take it?"

I'm sure he put two and two together, finding that I was glancing at my phone rather than him. He nodded, although a tad annoyed, and I made off with the buzzing device.

Flipping it up to my ear in a quiet restaurant, I waited for the click.

"Maia?"

"Sage!" I exclaimed. "Did anything happen? Why are you trying to call me?"

He didn't pause for a second. It seemed like he was really freaking out.

"Your friends said something odd while I was at the barn- but forget about that for now."

"Huh?" I asked.

"There's someone in our house! Or rather- he was. I'd never seen him in the barn before and he looked a bit older than us, but he was creepy. He asked if I'd seen a black notebook and I shook my head, so he left."

No...it can't be.

"Reddish hair? Tall?" I asked.

He went silent for a moment. "Wait- you know him?"

"Y-yeah."

"Should I call the police?"

"NO. I mean..." I calmed myself down. "No. It's fine. I have to hang up now. See you when I get home."

Before he had the chance to hang up, I pressed the end button. Panic and places where you have to hold your composure don't go hand in hand.

I had to leave. Why did I come here? To have fun? To force myself to fit in and go out on dates? Why did I dress up when all I wanted was to dress down and stay in? Why didn't I cancel?

My feet clopped the floor of the restaurant, as I shoved my phone in my bag. The death note was there, and Light was in my world- that much was certain.

I stood right in front of the table, and confronted each of my friends.

"I have to leave. Sage needs my help and I should go. I'm really sorry. Here's my share for the bill-" I put my money down on the table.

Gabrielle tugged my arm. Her eyes showed concern. "You can talk to me if you need anything. I have a feeling you're in a pit so far down you don't know where to go."

I gave her a smile to show appreciation. Damien nodded, as if to agree with her.

As I was on my way out, I heard footsteps behind me. My heart thumped, wanting to push away from confrontation. My turn was slow to face Oscar. This whole time I'd only played with his feelings, and it ached in my head for him.

"You forgot to give me an answer." He forced a chuckle, pulling his pockets.

I'd never hated myself so passionately before. "I won't go out with you. I'm sorry that you put your efforts on me,I really am- but I don't think I'm in the right mindset for a relationship."

Without looking at him again, I tore out the door, racing to get home. This dress held me from sprinting. These dangly earrings felt like chains. The makeup covered like a mask.

I felt restricted from feeling free. I'd thought before that constricting myself would only make me one with society but I was wrong.

I didn't need to be one with society if society wasn't my cup of tea.

Light Yagami wasn't getting his hands on the death note. Not through me.

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