Star: First story here! This is not related to the manga Are you Alice? It's purely coincidence! I too haven't read it yet!
Shadow: *groans* Yeah… -unenthusiastic-
Star: -nudge- Show some enthusiasm would you?
Shadow: Yeah… -still unenthusiastic

Disclaimer: NO... really,

Genre: Romance, Fantasy, School Life

Are you Alice?
By: StarishShadow

Chapter 1: Completely delusional.

I sprang out the house while I was adjusting my left shoe. "Oh shit! I'm going to be late!" I said under my breath. Anyway, I'm Kagami Rin. A 2nd year student in Yamaha High school, an average girl that's going to be late.

"Rin-chan!" a squeaky voice called out my name. It took my at least one and a half second to look back. A panting green haired gal was approaching me. It was my best friend, Gumi Megapoid. She reached me still panting, which I didn't pay any attention at all.

"Gumi-chan! We're going to be late! Come on!"

"Hey—" before she could say a thing I instantly pulled her and raced to the school.

After the long torturous running, we finally arrived at school. Before we said any words both of us were catching our breaths heavily. Gumi looked at me while her left eyebrow were raising. It took her some moments to gain a chance to talk.

"What do you mean late?! It's seven o'clock! School's staring at seven-thirty!" she said in between her breath. It was my turn to raise my left eyebrow. "...What?" I looked at her with a bewildered look. "Really? But my wrist watch says its seven twenty-seven!" I said looking at my watch.

Gumi chuckled nervously. "W-well, I kinda adjusted it last day," she said scratching her head. I sighed.

"Oh well, there's nothing we can do now. Let's go in?" I said. Gumi cheered and clung into me arm. "Okay!" she said giddily.

"Rinny! Gumi-cchi!" a voice behind our back called our name. Gumi and I were about to look back when a 'not-so-hard-' object launched itself towards me. "ACK!" I yelped in pain.

"Oh my Rinny-kins! I miss you so much!" she said acting like a cat while rubbing her cheeks against mine. Moments later she broke the hug. "So…" I stated. "… something good happened?" I added.

Miki blushed and looked down, realizing what I just said. "W-what?!" she instantly yelped. "N-nothing… much," she said fidgeting her fingers. Realization came to my head.

"Sooo~" I said prolonging the o, with a wide grin plastered on my face. "… you and Piko got mushy and lovey dovey?"

"Of course not!" she said, turning into a tomato, not that tomato okay?

Gumi and I snickered. Miki gave us a pout and marched away. I looked at Gumi, smiling ear to ear. "So they really started dating!" Gumi said giddily. I laugh in response I already know about them dating since Piko asked me some favors, last day. Actually, Piko's my best friend (same as Miki). But Piko and I were together since, like… uhh… we were on diapers. And if you fail to notice, I, the average human girl with an average heart loved my best friend. So this is just like those cliché and cheesy romance movies I'm seeing a lot lately, loving you best friend's boyfriend/best friend. Plus, is it just me, or did that channel purposely show that to me?

"Rin!" I snapped out when Gumi shouted at my ear. My ear, I tell 'ya.

"Y-yeah?"

"Oh, okay. I thought the aliens corrupted and shut your brain cells," she said. I looked at her. Seriously? Aliens?

We were about to enter the gates when a familiar voice called out my name. "Rin-Rin!" and there is only one person who would call me that.

"Oh, hey, Piko!" I said, and then faked a smile. "So how's it going with you and Miki? I really can't believe that you tripped during your confession, lazy ass." I said grinning. Piko slightly blush. "Don't ever remind me of that! It was your fault I stepped on that rose!" he said defensively. Both of us laughed. When we recovered, Piko looked around. "Where's Miki?"

Ouch.

"Miki? She stormed out blushing when we asked about the thing going on between you." I snickered. Piko again blushed, and then stormed out like Miki did. Gumi looked at me, worriedly. "Are you really sure it's okay for them dating?" she asked, since she knew about this thing. I gave a light laugh. "I'm fine. it's not like I'd die if those two would end up together." Gumi then said nothing.

Both of us started walking along the corridors, none of us dared to bring a topic up, since I was busy spacing around while Gumi... just went silent, knowing my condition. The quiet tension between us broke when a squeal, not from afar, came in.

"KYAAA~ Len-sama! You're so cool!" a girl said.

"Marry me, Len-sama!" another girl squealed. And the list of 'kyaa's and 'OMG's were heard.

Gumi stopped from our tracks and looked at Len, then to me. "Len-san is still popular, ne?"

I nodded as a reply. "If isn't it like a typical shoujo manga! I wonder who'd be the lucky heroine for him?" Gumi said dreamily, not because she's a Len fan, it's because of her otaku mode.

"Ehem! Kagami Rin! Do the honors in explaining!"

Well, in an average school there's always a popular guy and girl, so there. "In two consecutive years," I said raising my index finger. "Ever since he arrived, all the average guys started to lose hope, especially in Valentines Day." Gumi laughed at my last statement. I took a small glance over Len who was bored with the attention he had, while the other guys stood there with a hint of envy over Len. He tilted his head and caught me staring at him. Our eyes met for a second. My heart skipped a beat. Not because of his charms. But because of his piercing stare, that only lasted a moment. I shook my head that caused Gumi to give a puzzled look.

I inwardly shuddered. He's gaze was like looking at my bear soul.

"L-let's go," I said. Gumi just followed without saying a word. We entered our classroom and spotted Piko talking with Miki.

"Hey guys," I said. Both of them tilted their heads and greeted me back, after that, I went to my seat and pulled out a book in my bag and started reading.

Minutes later my adviser walked in, while the bell rang. Classes is going to start…

Lunch time…

I was about to stand up when Gumi threw herself at me and gave a big hug. "Let's go to the canteen! I'm so hungry!" she said pulling me outside. I gave a groan before following her.

We reached the canteen and saw many people. Of course, what do you expect? I glanced at Gumi who was staring at me. "What?" I asked.

"Well, I'll line so better find vacant seat! Anyway, what do you wanna buy?" she asked. I acted like I was thinking and smiled. "Hmmm… An orange juice and the mega hamburger!" I said while giving her the money. She saluted and said, "Roger!" then left.

I scanned the crowded canteen, minutes later I saw a vacant table. I must hurry before someone would snatch that seat!

I walked in a fast pace. I suddenly spot, Len (for all the people in the world?!) looking at my direction. I look back and saw Lily's table. Oh well, it's not like I'm assuming. When I reached the table I sat in relief. Good thing I got it first! I grabbed my book and started reading while waiting for Gumi to come when someone interrupted me.

At first thought, I was sure it was Gumi.

"E-excuse me, c-could I j-join you?" I tilted my head and saw a petite black haired guy with huge glasses which covered his eyes. I stared at him for a moment and regained my composure. He looks harmless, enough.

"A-ah, okay," I said offering the seat in front of me. He bowed and smiled at me, then sat on my offered seat. I looked at my book, pretending I was reading but I continued studying him. I was getting curious. I haven't seen him anywhere in this school and his aura is so… mysterious.

Drip. Drip. Drip.

I snapped out staring at him. What was that dripping, sound? I looked around and saw nothing unusual. It's probably my imagination.

Drip. Drip.

"D-did you hear that?" I suddenly blurt guy stopped from his attempt on getting a piece of fries and looked at me with a blank expression. I started to feel uneasy.

"No, you might be imagining things, Alice-san," he said, then smiled. I brushed off the idea. I was about to divert my attention back to my book when I noticed something.

"Alice? You might get the wrong person. I'm Kagami Ri—" he cut in by looking at me straight in the eye. His eye color was finally revealed. It was black, which seemed to be emotionless and dull. I started to regret on making him sit near me. God, could this guy be a serial killer? A rapist? A drug addict? A murder? A suicide bomber?! Thinking those stupid things made me more irrational.

"What's wrong? Are you scared?" he asked leaning closer.

I remained silent. I wanted to scream, but my mouth betrayed me.

"Oh, you probably forgot some things, Alice. Would you like me to do the honor if I show you those things?" he smiled wickedly. All I wanted to say was,

I. WANT. TO. GET. THE. FUCK. OUT. HERE.

I stood up and excused myself but he stopped me by grabbing my wrist.

"No, I won't let you run away agai—"

He was unable to finish his sentence when something happened unexpectedly.

Here are some choices:

a.) I slapped him hard that he cried in pain.

b.) He slipped and fell in the floor.

c.) None of the above.

If your answer was 'C' then you got it right. None of the above.

I suddenly noticed my other wrist being pulled; before I could look back the voice behind my back suddenly spoke.

"Will you please refrain touching my girlfriend?"

…What?

Star: The first chapter's done! Horay! Oi, Shadow. Let's celebrate!~
Shadow: *groans* Yeah… -still unenthusiastic-
Star: Be enthusiastic, would you?!
The first chapter is done! Anyway, feel free to review, criticize and suggest by reviewing! It would be highly appreciated! I hope to see you on the next chapter! ;) –nudges Shadow-
Shadow: Yeah…