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The real meanie

Mr. Blackbourne's P.O.V.

Though her question caught me slightly off guard, I didn't hesitate to answer. "Would you like my honest opinion?" She slowly thinks it over, breathing deeply. I can tell my boys are on edge because they don't know what I'm going to say. That makes me want to smile but I don't. "Yes," Ms. Sorenson says firmly. I nod, clapping my hands together and survey the room. "Well there are two parts two my answer. But, you're smart so let me ask you this; do you think what happened today was a mere coincidence?" She blinks but says a soft "No." I nod. "Then it is very likely that you are in danger." She blinks again and steadies herself on Sean's arm. "However, I believe that due to the recent closeness of you and my team-" I pause but she doesn't ask about the term team. At least not yet anyway. "That you will be in far less danger than previously thought because I'm guessing they are most likely more than willing to keep you safe. They seem to have taken a liking to you." I tell her. Her cheeks and my boys' as well turn red. Sean gives me a look that says 'stop teasing them'. "Is that all your questions for now?" She gives a short nod. "Very well then. I believe you all should be getting home for lunch, yes?" All the boys stand up, nodding. "I wish you a safe trip home." They all say thank you and I watch as Ms. Sorenson walks up to me. She met my face for a moment before quickly giving me a hug. I immediately tense but slowly hug her back. "Thanks...Bye!" She says, quickly running off and joining the boys. I know there is a smile on my lips as I straighten out my tie. "She's something else, huh Owen?" Sean says to me, eyeing my expression. I let out a short laugh. "I welcome the change."

Sang's P.O.V.

"I need a drink." I say, trying to come up with an excuse to get up so Gabe couldn't paint my toenails. I try to stand up but Gabe smacks my leg lightly. "Trouble I swear if you move I will call Luke and tell him to come sit on you." "But I need a drink!" I say. "Move. I dare you." Gabe says this while holding up his phone. I can't believe he's serious. I roll my eyes. "I'll get you some water princess," Victor pipes up. I smile and say a thank you. Gabe starts on my nails and I pull out my phone, trying to figure out what to do. I end up laying back on the couch; that was everything I remember before I wake up, tucked neatly under my comforter. I sit up, my head clearer now that I've had more proper rest. I fold the covers back and gasp as my eyes catch sight sight of my nails. They are freshly painted in a light pink, with flower patterns on my thumbs. It looks professional. Same with my toenails. But I don't remember him painting my nails....I gasp. He didn't! I reach for my phone to check the time and probably call Gabe. As I pick it up, a note slides onto my comforter. In neat handwriting it reads:

Sang, we're at Nathan's if you need anything. Rest well.
Victor

I can't help the smile that forms on my lips. I set the note back on my bedside table. The time states it's 5:30. I climb out of bed, noting I am still wearing the same clothes as earlier. I tuck my phone in my pocket and grab a pair of flip flops. I don't put them on yet, though. I just walk barefoot on the grass as I cross through my backyard and follow the trail that leads to Nathan's. When I hear loud voices from inside, I almost turn around and leave. If they're fighting, I don't really want to go in. I knock once softly and when no one answers, I almost do turn around. That's when the door opens. It's Luke. He smiled and pulls me in. "You know, if North saw you with no shoes on he'd have a fit." I shrug just as North walks in. He scans me from head to toe before his expression becomes more stern. "You didn't walk here with no shoes on your feet, did you?" I shrug but North raises and eyebrow. I give him a half smile and another shrug before dropping my flip flops by the door and scouting out the boys. Especially Gabe. I find him in the kitchen along with most of the other boys, talking amongst themselves in small groups. I find this strange after just hearing yelling but definitely can feel tension. I ignore it and go up to Gabe who is currently having a conversation with Nathan. "Gabe!" He doesn't turn around. "Trouble I'm busy, okay?" I puff out a breath. "Not busy enough to not be able to paint my nails, while I'm SLEEPING, though!" I say loudly. All the heads turn to me. That is, with raised eyebrows and all except Gabe. I have to find a way to break him. I stand with my arms crossed and close my eyes, breathing slowly. "Gabriel." I say in a warning tone. "I told you I'm busy." I can hear the smile in his voice but pretend I don't. I motion to the guys with my eyes to play along. They give small nods. I pretend that I'm really upset by the fact that he's ignoring me. "Fine be that way. Friends don't ignore each other Gabe. Unlike you." I make sure to sound mad, but also like when you're about to cry. I run off to Nathan's bedroom and shut and lock the door. Shouting erupts almost immediately. I quickly conjure up tears, for once in my life finding them useful. After a minute or two it dies down and there's a knock on the door. I sniffle. "What do you want?! I'm trying to be upset in peace here. And Kota, if it's you, I don't want your apologies for someone else's behavior!" I say firmly, still pretending to cry. "It's me, trouble." I grin but quickly wipe it off my face. "Yeah, whatever." The door knob jiggles before it stops. Then the doorknob jiggles again, and I hear footsteps in my direction. He lightly touches my shoulder and I make myself tense slightly. "Trouble, I'm sorry. I didn't mean anything by it." I shake my head with a smile, turn around, and hug him. "It's okay. I'm not actually upset. Well, kind of that you painted my nails in my sleep. But that's okay. I like them." I pranced out of the room and Gabe followed me confused. But when he sees the others laughing he blushes but joins in. "I think you're the real meanie." Gabe says. I laugh it off. Oh what a nice turn out to this very bad day.

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