:O I am the quickest updater you've eva SEEN! YEEEAAA, BOII!

XD Well, the 5 reviews (I only saw 2, though) inspired me. (I bet one was a flame, or they were gonna sue me for making them barf)

But, I'm inspired, nonetheless! SO! Here's the second chapter.

The next day was pretty normal. But, I made eye contact with Daryn every so often, and I tingled a little bit. My friends, Tabitha and Katie, had practically jumped me. I love both of them, don't get me wrong, but they are so pushy!

"Is anything going on with you and Daryn?" asked Tabitha quickly. She was very protective, because I had known her longer.

"Uh, no-"

"Don't lie to us," she said curtly, her black painted nails flashing briefly infront of her face, "Why do you two keep looking at each other?"

"Tabi--"

"Answer the question, Gwen!"

"I.. Uhh.. I dunno! He just does!"

Tabitha narrowed her eyes, and Katie, who was taking notes, glanced up at the taller girl.

"Background check," Tabitha decided, twirling on her heels and flouncing off.

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I sighed, fingering the edge of my blue locker door. School was over, which is good, but I really didn't have the ambition to go outside. My tummy ached. It was unusual. I spotted Katie and Tabby walking down the hallway. I hobbled over to them, and put my hand on Tabitha's shoulder.

"Tabby.. Gimme a Pamprin.." I whined, lowly. Tabby blinked at me, then obliged by pulling out a smal bottle and giving me one.

"Thanks," I said, dry swallowing the pill.

"Are you okay? We were kinda joking about the background check thing.." she murmured, genuine concern flashing in her eyes. Katie's eyes mirrored her's.

"Do you want me to drive you home?" Katie asked.

"No, I'm fine, I swear," I said, smiling and standing straight to show them I was fine. But I was lying, really..

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I tried to concentrate on the road. I was finding that difficult. The strange ache in my tummy grew worse, despite the pill. I lowered a hand to my stomach and murmured a little charm my mom had taught me when I was younger, "Owie fix, owie fix, you're the fairy that I pick, bring the healing, come right quick,"

It always seemed to work.

But, it didn't help with my concentration on the road. I swerved sharply to take a turn, and pulled over.

"What the hell is wrong with me?" I moaned, out loud, head on the steering wheel. I sat there for what seemed like forever.

A sharp rap on the glass startled me. My heart just about jumped outta my chest when I saw who was there.

"Daryn?" I asked, rolling the window down. He closed a hand over his forearm, shifting his weight.

"Gwen," he said, in a voice that almost knocked the wind out of me, "Are you okay?"

I blinked stupidly at him.

"Gwen,"

My eyes opened wide.

"Gwendolyn. You're coming with me," he said, opening the door, and pulling me out.

I didn't resist, although I wanted to. Even though his arms felt nice. He put me in his passenger side, and made a phone call on a cell phone for a tow truck, and sped off.

"Gwen, are you okay?" he asked again. I looked at him.

"My tummy hurts," I said, surprisingly sounding like a little kid. I rested my head back on the back of the sea, and he looked at my neck, then frantically looked back at the road.

"Are you okay?" I asked him. He regained his calm attitude, then nodded.

"I'm bringing you home," He said firmly, turning into our town. He looked at me, eyes full of concern and an emotion I couldn't identify. I smiled, and blacked out.

"You can't see California without Marlon Brando's eyes.."

I was laying on my bed. I knew that. And 'Eyeless' by Slipknot was playing in the backround. Softly, but still. Who the hell was playing my song?

I opened my eyes, to see Daryn sittin at the edge of my bed. His eyes opened wide, and a smile crossed his face.

"Gwen," he said, with all the casualness of a friend, "You're awake."

I nodded, with a laugh, "Captain Obvious,"

He gave me a weird face, then, "I was worried."

"You? Worried about me?"

"What do you mean?" he asked, shifting closer.

"Well.. All the guys think you're awesome. All the girls want you. And it's only your second day. It's kind of unnatural." I said, wincing, as a sharp pang of pain came about my stomach reigon.

He looked into his lap, then after a few moments, "If I like you, I like you, I don't care how popular you are,"

"..Like?"

He turned back to his lap again, "I was never good with girls," he murmured. "But I meant.. As a friend.."

"Oh." Was there dissapointment in my voice..?

His smile turned grim, and he kicked his feet a little bit. My mom just walked in. She beamed at Daryn.

"Told you it would work," she said, "You're out 5 bucks, kid,"

Daryn laughed, and pulled out a 5, and slapped it in my mother's hand.

"What did I miss?" I asked, my finger running over the embroidered bear's ear on my quilt. My eyes fell on my feet, someone had taken my shoes off. I smiled grimly.

"I told Daryn that if you play a person's favorite song while they're unconcious, they wake up," she stated cheerfully, bounding out.

I laughed, then rested my head on my pillow. Me and Daryn talked for a little while longer, but soon, he was off. I felt a little empty inside.

"..It's all in your head."

At school, Daryn was waiting for me.

"I hope you realize we're friends now," he declared, "And, as friends, I must tag around you and make sure you're okay."

"Okay, Mr. Articulate," I said, tripping over my feet. He caught me.

"Nice, Gwen," he said, shaking his head at me. I blushed, and he looked away.

His brother with the green and black mohawk, Seth, sidled up.

"Hey, li'l bro and friend! How's it goin'?" he asked, in a facetious manner. I laughed, but Daryn pushed him.

"Oh, you wanna go, punk?" mock-asked Seth, getting into a fighting position.

"Hell yeah," Daryn said, cracking his neck. Seth charged at Daryn, in slo-mo, aiming a punch for his head. Daryn bent back, Matrix style, and then forced his palm up at the older boy's ribs. Seth twisted several times, then fell to his knees, all in slow motion. I started to laugh again.

"You guys are funny," I said, just as the bell rang.

"Well.. Time to go piss the Math teacher off!" said Seth loudly, stomping away loudly, screaming at people. I grinned. Something about these people made me feel ratha at ease..

Daryn is so CUTE! I picture him in mah head as a chibi. w;

Anyway, keep reviewing. ;3 You guys make me smile. And my day was rough.

I'm gonna go run off and start the 3rd chapter. ;D