Kiss Me, I'm Irish {An Artemis Fowl Fan Fiction}

Chapter 36: High School Woes

Hey everyone! Sorry about the over a month delay in the updates. Been a busy month between class, work, wedding planning, and the holidays. But I am glad I got this chapter done for you. :) Only a few more after this one; I think there's about 3 more chapters? Anyways, there's still the sequel, and I have to work some details out with that one, but it is coming. :) In the meantime though, I really hope you enjoy this chapter. :)

Dedicated to my best friend Kat for being so supportive and keeping me motivated. :) By the way, for any of you who are Doctor Who, Supernatural, Merlin, and Artemis Fowl fans, she's got an amazing story out called May The Stars Guide My Way. It's one of the few stories I always look forward reading. So if you feel froggy, give it a read! It'll mean a ton to the both of us. :)

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Diana pushed through the bustling hallway in a feeble attempt to get to her physics class. It was the last class of the day, and the girl was ready to go home. But even when this class was over, she couldn't go straight home; the girl had volleyball practice, and she was hoping it would be enough to distract her from all the craziness going on. Diana was a month into her senior year, and she was already counting down the days until she was done. The Homecoming season was in full swing, and everyone was running about worrying about dresses and dates. Diana was not one of them; for the first time the girl had decided to pass on attending the dance. She didn't want to go without having Artemis with her.

The girl sighed as she finally sat down at her desk. The mere thought of Artemis being thousands of miles away killed her. Granted, they talked several nights a week, but it just wasn't enough to fill the void. Diana reread his most recent letter at least once a day. It was all Diana could do to help pull herself through to Christmas time. As other teens began to file into the classroom, Diana rummaged through the top pocket of her bag for a few moments before she found the folded letter.

Diana pushed a strand of hair from her face as she took a deep breath. She carefully unfolded the paper for probably the hundredth time. Although she had read it countless times, the words still seemingly leapt out at her...

'Diana,

I apologize for taking so long to write this. It has been absolutely insane the past few weeks. Class has started, and while I am not struggling intellectually, it has been interesting trying to adjust to the fact that I am now alone. I have no family, no Butler, no roommate (as I sprung to have my own private room; my wish was granted), and certainly not you. In some cases, this doesn't bother me unduly, but it will take some getting used to.

Enough about my schooling; how is yours going? It is your final year, and it is very important that you keep strong throughout it. You've only got a few months remaining now; you've survived this long so I know you can get through the final stretch. You're a smart girl Diana, and I know you'll make us all proud. Keep focused, and keep your head up. The end is near, and this horrid stage of life will be over before you know it. When I get back, we'll have to discuss more about what you plan on doing for college, as you Americans call it.

It's late September now, and by the time you get this, I am sure it will be sometime in October. Before you know it, it will be December, and I'll be heading back to see you. And while it seems like a while away now, it will be here before you know it. Soon, we won't have to write letters or communicate through messages and the like. And it is that ever-present thought that gets me through the day. I long for the day that I will see you without the aid of a computer screen, and I know when I am finally able to, I will be completely happy again.