KISS

17-Hollywood Unveiled

Iris opened her eyes. She had to attend class today. She didn't get a chance to see Chester before he left. She was so worried about Axel/Jay that she neglected to pay any attention to Cheese. She swallowed the lump forming in her throat. At least, she had some good news for Axel when she got to school. Her mother was going to take care of everything and they wouldn't have to worry about medical expenses. Rushing to the adjoining bathroom she took a quick shower got dressed. She put on a pair of black jeans and a black and white striped shirt. Shuffling downstairs, surprise flickered across her face when she didn't see Chester sitting at the island or her mom.

"Hey sweetheart."

"Hey dad, where's mom?"

"We'll she's at the hospital. She's prepping for surgery. It's going to be an all-nighter for her. I just don't understand why." Iris briefly glance at her father while she was fixing her cup of coffee.

"What's wrong dad?" She sat across from him, noting his hunched shoulders and the weary lines at the corner of his eyes.

"Your mother, I don't understand why she would take on such a difficult case, especially when there's a fifty percent chance of success or failure. If this goes bad this could ruin her medical career that she worked so hard to build."

Iris sat stunned realizing how selfish her demands had been. "Iris honey you're going to be late."

"Yeah right, bye dad." Grabbing her things she rushed out of the house searching for Ryan their driver. He waited patiently in the driveway.

"Morning Miss McDerman."

"Ryan do you think I'm selfish?"

"Miss, what brought this on? Since you asked such a question, it would indicate you are not." She bit her lip while she mulled his words over. She just hoped everything went well.

Would he hate me if his mother didn't survive?

Arriving at school she was surprised to see Crystal and Amie rushing up to her with smiles on their faces. Confused she frowned at them. Why were they so friendly now?

"Omg, what your mom is doing for Axel is so nice."

"Wait a minute, how'd you know."

"It's all over the news," they gushed. "Why didn't you tell us your dad is a world renowned artist?" Wait a minute, information about her family was plastered all over the news but why? She backed away from the girls, she didn't want this. She saw Natasha leaning against the lockers and Iris was surprised by the look on her face.

"Are we not good enough for you?" Natasha sneered at her.

"C'mon Tasha don't be that way. I had my reasons," she said reaching for her. Iris took a step back, noting the rage in her friend's light brown eyes. "What are you playing at? Is this a game? Do you even care about him? How serious are you about Jay?"

Iris stared at her friend bewildered. How was she supposed to answer those questions, when there were so many parts of Jay/ Axel that she hadn't explored yet? She should leave him alone. She had Chester. He was an infamous rock star. The paparazzi would have a field day if they found out about them. She still hadn't told him about the kiss.

"That's what I thought," Natasha said turning away.

"Are you serious? Why are you so angry?" she followed behind her. She had to know. Natasha was her only friend and she didn't understand what she had done to warrant such a reaction from her.

My enemies are trying to become my friends and my friends well friend my enemy. This is why I didn't want to say anything. Are people really that freaking fickle. I bet my ass she's hiding something. I mean she's acting like I betrayed her or something.