SPACE ODDITIES

DOUBLE TROUBLE

Kayla did not like the evolution of Bowie's relationship with the school's outcast. The two were released a rate of pheromones capable of repopulating Mars.

The cheerleader did know how far gone the two were on their status, but it was time to withdraw from the Bowie hunt.

In Kayla's calculations, Shelly was the legit choice, being the school's most beautiful girl and someone that both she and Lincoln acknowledged. Losing Bowie to Shelly seemed logical and acceptable.

But this girl, this nothing; sure, Zila was smart, but she did not deserve Bowie. Many had worked daily to catch his attention; the situation was not fair.

They put in tremendous efforts, inviting Bowie to every party, every get-together. Some made cookies for Valentine's Day; others even got breast implants.

All this trouble to have Bowie choose Zila, the anger mounted, Kayla turned, "you are a jerk, you know."

"Wow, Kayla, what's wrong?" Bowie said."

Don't you see, are you really a complete idiot, or are you just laughing at us all?" she returned.

Here comes the truth, thought Bowie; it was just a matter of time before someone blew up. He did not expect Kayla would be the first to do so.

"You are so selfish, Bowie. I told you not to hurt Lincoln's feelings. I told you not to," she said in a desperate tone which seemed like a plea.

"And what about Shelly? Look at her; she's gone out of her way to look like some Beverly Hills or New York bombshell, whatever. You are throwing away your friends, people who care and love you for her."

"Stop throwing out your crap, Kayla. What are you talking about? I'm just Lincoln's friend. I'm his friend, not your future brother-in-law. Concerning Shelly, I am not responsible for what a sweet but brainless girl does with her body. I'm not her keeper and Kayla, why are you so worked up? I didn't know you had so much empathy."

"Don't pretend; you know why, Bowie. You know, why are you always faking it?" Kayla yelled.

Bowie was well aware of what ticked off Kayla. It was written all over her face the first time Lincoln presented him to her. Lincoln and he were in the same class the year before. The truth Bowie realized then was still valid at this instant.

The twins harbored similar tastes for different things, including men.

Kayla confronted him with fifty percent of the triangle, which represented their relationship.

"Kayla, love is not an I-owe-you; you don't love someone to pay back. I appreciate how Lincoln and you welcomed me. I can't pay back any of you the way you guys wish me to.

"You guys put me on a freaking pedestal, and I didn't ask for it. I can't give you back. I'm sorry, I can't, you know I'm right. You say I'm selfish and pretending, how about you? Are you honest with everyone? Does your dear brother know?" Bowie asked.

"Hey, you two, aren't you supposed to be in class," said Mrs. Oshimi, who was passing in the corridor.

As they walked to the class, all Kayla focused on was the pain. This scenario was not the reality she wanted, and it hurt. Kaya didn't imagine it would be like this.

Kayla recalled when Lincoln introduced Bowie. How Lincoln spoke about him at every meal and how infatuated he was with his newly found friend. Kayla had promised to support Lincoln no matter what, even if it meant suppressing the feelings she had for Bowie.

None of them ever wondered about what Bowie desired. And what the boy wanted was this girl: The-flat-chested-ointment-smelling-panda-eyed-Edward-Cullen's-distant-cousin girl that was Zila.

The whole situation sucked; it was a fiasco; she stood up. "Can I go to the infirmary? I'm not feeling too well," Kayla said.