"He came to this school with a fake story."

"He isn't a gemini wizard or a wizard, he's supernatural but not the kind we're used to."

"He lied about everything including his name. I did a background check on him but nothing came up, I had Mr. Snickle run a supernatural check for Caleb Sinclair and there is a Caleb Sinclair, a gemini wizard but he died along with his twin sister, Claire Sinclair in 1984."

"An actor playing a role. Stay away from him. Don't do anything stupid like confront him. I have reasons to believe he's dangerous."

"He isn't Caleb Sinclair. He isn't Caleb Sinclair."

I can't get Dean's words out of my head. If Caleb isn't who he says he is, the who the fuck is he? Honestly I'm so sick and tired of people that I befriend not turning out to be who they say they are. It's a good thing my friendship with him haven't gone far. But he's close with Nate, in fact he moved in to his room, taking Roman's place.

So what was the bullshit he sprang on about his dad getting stung by that bee and his mom having to cure him with the seven sacred herbs. It was obviously a lie but how big of a liar is he? Because I could hear the pain in his voice and he doesn't seem like someone that's hiding something. I guess I haven't been looking hard and that's what I plan on doing. The headmaster can forget about me not getting involved because he knows me, he shouldn't have told me if he didn't want me involved.

Next mystery to solve is find out who the real Caleb Sinclair? And the connection he has with the man claiming to him because he died a long time ago and I don't think someone can just pick out that particular name. He did his research and I intend to do mine. I'll start tonight after my shift at the cafeteria.

I open my room and see Alicia and Jessica on her bed playing cards. "Oh, hey guys," I say casually and drop my bag on the floor.

"Cami! You're back!" Jessica squeals as they both jump out of bed and rush towards me.

I blush at the display of affection. "Thank you guys but I wasn't gone long," I remind them before hugging them back.

Alicia is the first to pull away. "Are you kidding? You are gone for twenty six hours. The school has been boring without you," she tells me.

Jessica moves to my side, draping her arm around my shoulder. "And you are now everyone's favorite topic, people haven't stopped talking about what happened on the field."

I wasn't expecting her to remind me of that but I need to hear it. And after what Damian told me, I think I need a constant reminder of why I should never remove the bracelet. I'm still trying to come to terms with what he told, assuming he is telling the truth. I don't trust Damian anymore and he asked not to tell his father, which can mean two things: he doesn't trust his dad or one of them knows things they don't want to know. Either way I plan on solving all this myself since they've both proven to be untrustworthy.

"People should get over it, you lost control, so what?" Alicia rolls her eyes like it's not a big deal. I can't tell if she's trying to stay on my side by acting like my behavior at the field didn't bother her even though she wasn't present, I know people didn't exactly paint a good picture. It's that or she actually means it. Alicia can be hard to figure out sometimes and most of the time I don't know how to act around her because I'm not sure what will come out of her mouth next.

"So what?" Jessica's voice makes me tense as she removes her arm from my neck and face Alicia like she's ready to fight her. I know Jessica and in all the time I've known she hasn't done anything like this. Spoken to me in such a cold and withdrawn manner.

I think Nate's right about me keeping some certain part of my life from her. His decision is selfish but it makes sense. Nate is tired of being dragged into my problems and he doesn't want his girlfriend getting killed for me. They've always been there for me and last semester was the best I've ever felt in my life because those two were around, but I think it's time to make some changes about who I really let into my life.

I want to tell them about Caleb so bad but that will be dragging them into my problems again, and the last thing I want is having the people that have been there for me resent me.

"She almost killed Penelope. If it wasn't for Damian, she would have succeeded and you think that's isn't a big deal?" She addresses Alicia and in all fairness, I think I'm starting to see Jessica for who she really is now.

Alicia blinks, almost as if she's trying to get over the shock she's feeling from Jessica's tone.

"Jessica's right," I add, showing the both of them that I'm owning up to my mistake. "I almost killed Penelope and that was wrong," I wink at Alicia and turn to Jessica, who is now glaring at the ground, not sure what happened from a minute ago when we're hugging to now and I have no desire to find another close friend of mine tell me I'm dangerous. "And Jessica, don't act like you don't know me because you do and you. Know. Me." I say the last part through clenched teeth because that will remind of who I really am, she's been there with me every step when I was figuring myself out and I think that was my mistake.

I depended on her. I let her in without going into hers. To me, Jessica Cruz-William is still a mystery. I guess I'm just realizing now that I don't really know Jessica or Nate for that matter but they know almost everything about me.

Have I been a bad friend?

All this time I thought they were a burden but the truth is I am the burden.

"Cami, I know and I'm not insinuating anything." She shakes her head and her expression changes, "I'm your best friend and I can tell you if you go to far. I know you hate Penelope and you went too far this morning."

"So you're saying you were on the field this morning?" Alicia asks and doesn't give Jessica the time to reply before asking, "why were you asking around then? I asked if you saw what happened and you lied, why?"

I fold my arms above my chest and look down. "You know what, girls? I'm tired and I have some things to do before dinner." I sigh and walk to my bed without waiting for them to reply, doesn't stop them though.

"Cami, I'm sorry," Jessica apologies and it sounds sincere. I have a lot on my mind and I don't think my heart can take more challenge.

"It's fine, Jessica." I take a seat on my bed before falling backward, my eyes connects with the ceiling.

"That's a pretty looking bracelet, where did you get it? You didn't have it on before going." Alicia notices and voices out. I don't think anything misses her.

"Yeah, that's right. Did Damian give you? Did you two get back together?" Jessica asks, her voice full of excitement and curiosity like the past minutes didn't happen.

I raise my hand and give them a thumbs up and shake it before letting them down. "No."

The sides of my bed ruffles as the foam sinks with additional weight. Their faces appears in my sight. "Spill, bitch."

I roll my eyes and shake my head. "There's nothing to tell," I lie and bring my hand closer to my face. The bracelet.

"It's pretty, who knew dark and broody Damian has some taste," Jessica jokes and they both chuckle.

I don't find it funny because I'm not the type of person that can easily switch my emotions. I stick to whatever emotions I'm feeling until I'm good enough to switch.

"What are the wordings on it? I bet it's something romantic like 'you and I forever' or..." I tune Alicia off after that.

I never noticed the word written on the bracelet. I bring it closer to my face to get a good look at it. She's right, there is something there but I can't read it. It's definitely Dihipian but I can't read it or translate it.

"It's time for dinner, I should shower and change," I tell them, cutting off whatever they're talking about.

"You will be cleaning the kitchen after dinner, you don't need to shower." Jessica reminds me.

"Yeah, sucks that we can't help you. And Penelope will be there... With you," she says like I can't remember.

I rise to a sitting position and shrug. "I can handle Penelope and I haven't showered in almost twenty six hours. The shower is much needed."

They agreed. And I get up from the bed.

"Do you want me to wait for you?" Alicia asks.

"No, I take a while in the shower and I don't want to keep you waiting," I answer and head to the bathroom.

I close the door and lean against it, finally letting out the sigh of relief I so desperately need. I take off my clothes and hit the shower. I brush my teeth after and wrap myself in a towel before heading out.

Not exactly surprised to see Jessica still sitting on my bed. She seems to have so much to say today.

I walk to my closet, taking out a black short and black shirt with a pair of long black socks. I walk back to my bed and drop my clothes on it.

"What happened this morning, Cami?" She asks.

"You seem to know more than I, don't you, Jessica?" I reply.

"I came off cold and defensive earlier but can you blame me? I understand why you would attack Xander and the other, they were a jerks to you but Penelope didn't do shit–"

I let out a dry chuckle as I cream my arm. "Penelope didn't do shit," I snort, "very funny. You have something to say to me, Jessica, you say it and stop beating around the fucking bush."

"I am your friend, Cami and I want what's best for you. I'm telling you this because I care about you."

I stop what I'm doing and give her my undivided attention. "What are you trying to say? Really?"

"You've been acting strange since we came back from Concord Hills. You won't talk about Roman and I get it, you don't want people knowing anything about it, but you know how much Roman meant to Penelope and you wouldn't even–"

"You know what I just realized, you never asked how I was. You never asked if I was okay." Her lip parts to argue but I continue. "I don't blame you for not asking but Jessica, you know everything I represent and you know that I would never hurt Penelope or at least I thought you knew." I sniff and look away from her. "I was thinking earlier how I don't know much about you and Nate. You guys are my closest friends and I know more about Alicia than I know about you. I wanted to begin this semester with some peace and happiness. I knew I had you and Nate, but I guess it was only a matter of time before shit hit the fan."

"Stop." Her eyes closes. "Stop talking. You don't know anything about Nate and I because you didn't ask, you never asked because you never cared. Everything always has to be about you." She points an accusing finger at me as she gets up. "You have to make yourself be in the center gaining all the attention while everyone else suffers for it. I'm not saying you're a bad person but I think you need to rethink everything."

"I've been a bad friend and I didn't even know it. And just like I said 'before shit hit the fan'. I don't think you believe everything you just said. I don't know what brought this on but I want you to think about what you just said. I might have been a bad friend to you back at West High but after you transferred here and got to know me, do you really believe that of me? Are they really your thoughts or someone else's whisper?

"I will understand if you don't want to be friends anymore because I don't really like you right now."

That's my ultimatum. I can't deal about everything I have on my mind and still have to deal with this. It's stay or leave, I'm not forcing her and truth be told I've never forced her to be my side and she knows it. I don't want to make assumptions but I know it's Nate telling her she's better off without me.

This shit is the last thing I want to deal with.