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he celebration starts after second period. Genny was in my second period. She sat next to me and happily stuck by my side. Genny was always a cheerful and bubbly gal. She had been by my side even since we first met and I was glad we still had that connection. We immediately bonded.

"The celebration is gonna be so fun" Genny squealed, "There's gonna be food and games and, she winked at me, hot guys."

I laughed. She was the Genny I remember.

"So..," I began to ask her, "I heard that there's a popular crowed in this school?" I raised an eyebrow at her

Her milk chocolate skin flushed pink , "Ahh, yes. There is. Like, the guys are hot too, but like, none of us has a chance."

I smiled. "I also heard they were asses?"

Genny sqirmed. "Ah.. That. ...well, they just.. hate "Rich Bitches"

"Rich bitches?" I asked, even though I already knew the answer

"mhmm.."

"And why do they?"

"Well.. It's mostly because the rich people these last year is trying to demolish the school and a few other buildings, hospitals, homes in low-income parts.."

I remember in the other past we actually came up with a way to save the school. We did fundraising, etc.. But that was when Cole started to hate me less..

"So, I'm considered evil because I'm a so called "Rich" person?"

"Well.. You do look very gorgeous and well done."

"So how do I know you're not just gonna betray me?" I asked, though I knew Genny only wanted to be my friend.

Genny stuck out her chin. "Loyalty is a great for me, casey"

I laughed.

"Time for the celebration, everyone. The tiny old lady we had as a teacher said.

"Well! Let's get this party started!" Genny smiled

They walked down the hall, heading for the backdoor which could bring them across to the park and stage. Some people were snickering and whispering to each other as they sneered at me. I was pretty aware of every one of em.. Goosebumps rose on my arms. I have a bad feeling about this..

When we were close enough to the door, Keanna was in sight, next to the door.

"Have fuun" She sneared

We walked thru the door.. Oil and a bunch of other crap was poured from above and dripped down on me. It ruined my hair, dress, and I could smell rotten fish in my nose.

Everyone around us gasp, some Laughed. No one was louder than Gennys gasp. I felt humiliated, my face flushed. When I looked to Genny, her face was the redest thing I'd ever seen. Her face was filled with rage.

She looked at the crowd and started yelling, how are they not ashamed, why would they do this, etc..

I stood there, shock. If I was still in my teenage mental state, I would've cursed everyone to hell and walked away. But right now, I'm too tired emotional and physically. I'm just doing this for Coles life. It doesn't matter about me. This isn't about me.

I sighed and walked back into the school. Genny followed. As we walked in, More laughter followed.

"Aww, casey. Did you have fun" Keanna giggled

I got angry, my fist white, my breathing shallow, my eyes watery. Wow, when had I gotten this weak? oh right.. Coal..

I walked past keanna, bumping her shoulder hard as I went. The bathroom was close by. I opened the door and walked to the sink.

My hair was the oiliest thing I had ever seen. Parts of my dress were dyed in different colors. Pink, black, blue, green.. I looked awful.

I looked at my reflection and cried silently. My begining school days had been the pain in the ass and only got better because Cole was by my side. Now I wonder if I'd even survive this. Survive without Cole..

I cleaned up the best I could and got out of the bathroom. I was lucky No one was in it. I opened the door to leave. Genny came straight to attention. She rose up from the ground where she was sitting.

"oof. Boi, you've had better days..," she took my hand in hers "Come mon. You can wear my gym cloths."

we entered the locker rooms and Genny took out her cloths. I went and got changed, though my hair was still as oily as ever. I looked dirty. Her cloths were too big, being baggy on me. Not also a plus that the cloths were a greenish tint with blue.

We sat down on a bench outside the gym. I put my thighs close to my chest and my head on my knees.

Genny rubbed my back. "Its okay casey.. Everyone knows who the real bitch is anyways. hmppt." She tried to make me feel better

I really wanted to tell anyone about what I really am and what happened. I want someone by my side and help me with this time travel business.

"Genny.. What if i-" I stopped short, "Wait. What time is it?" I stood up frantically

"9:45, why?"

"Well crap" I got up fast and started to walk to the celebration, where I needed to get to the stage.

"What, what?" Genny walked beside me, asking curiously

"I want to sing on the stage" I replied without looking at her, too focused on my destination

She stopped me. "Hun, not when you look like literally shit." She raised an eyebrow

I smiled and declared, "I don't really care how I look like right now"-

I only want Cole to meet me like how we did. Then we can go our separate lives. It doesn't matter if I wasn't, as he said, a beam of Sunray. As long as we meet and he's alive; I'll be happy... Hopefully.

-"As long as I get to sing, I'm happy."

"gurl.. like, half the school hates you..."

I grinned sadly.

"It doesn't matter"

I began walking to the celebration. In all honestly, I would've became a singer if I hadn't decided to stay with Cole.. My heart began to thump against my chest. The nerves making my hands cold. The light wind made my oily hair flip around into tiny knots since I had undone my ponytail.

We walked by tables of food and little games. I followed the sound of the music up to the stage. I went to the back and went up to the guy that I had paid in the past to let me sing. I found him and did the same thing once again.

I went up on the stage and grabbed the Mic. It gave an eary screech. Some people looked up since the music had stopped. Some people pointed at me and laugh. But I knew Cole was somewhere in the crowd.. and he would hear me..

The heary renching emotions held in since I came back came tumbling down. My heart ayking for it's lover.

The song came on and I started singing.

"I am not the only traveler. --