Alice, Bella and friends.

**I don't have a problem with swearing, I find it quite funny when people use a random curse and I only understand the literal meaning :p But saying 'kokes' on a message that's written in text and can actually be edited, does not count as a mistake Bella! Now guilt trip...
I think I'll use my character from the harry potter story book, I like him **

Name: Haru
Age: 12
Appearance: Childish, really long blonde hair, dark blue eyes.
Personality: Polite, optimistic, calm.

<Haru>

I searched round the unfamiliar schoolyard for the quietest place I could find, and sat on the ground against a shaded wall. There I took out the new, smooth red book, the front hand-painted with a rose inside a glass dome (inspired by beauty and the beast). The first page had already been writen; 'April sixteenth, happy birthday.'

I gave a deep sigh. The only mention of Bella was the lack-of-mention. Couldn't be helped, I know, but it would have been nice to have spoken to her.

To be honest, any familiar face would have been nice in this bizzare new school.

**Sorry I couldn't be online dear. I hope you had a splendid birthday. I'd write that in an email, but i'm being rushed* *hugs***
Bella--

I noticed Haru sitting in the schoolyard, and ran over to him.

"Huwwo?" I said, smiling at him.

**eep, lack of time. that might not make sense, work with it pleasey?**

Alice

I didn't feel like being around anybody today, after I got out of the computer lab at lunch I went to my locker, got whatever I needed and hid in the alcove infront of the choir room.

I wrapped my arms around my knees and closed my eyes against the world.

Ronan

I noticed Alice sitting in the alcove in front of the choir room door as i was getting in line for lunch. I was extremely hungry, but she looked so upset that i couldn't ignore her.

Alice

Ronan came over, my heart stuttered and I looked up at him, and I knew I'd regret it. My eyes were red and puffy and my cheeks were streamed with tears. I had been crying an awful lot lately.

Ronan

I immediatly sat next to Alice, wrapping an arm around her shoulders and holding her close.

"Whats wrong dear?" I said, not even thinking as i used the general petname. "Why are you crying?"

Alice

Stop crying, now stop crying. No don't cry harder, stop crying! my mind pleaded desperately for me to stop crying. But I couldn't, if anything it got worse.

"Sorry," I said whiping my eyes, "you should go get your lunch before they close the doors or you'll be S.O.L."

Ronan-

I did not move.

"THere's no need to apologize. ANd I'll be fine without lunch. There are much more pressing matters at hand," I said, gently stroking her hair.

"Like what?" she said softly.

"What can I do to make you happier?"

Alice

I groaned and pressed my forehead to my knees. That didn't help, why it didn't help, I had no clue. It made it worse.

He gently grabbed my chin and made me look at him. "What's wrong?"

"I...I'm just a little lonely."

"A little?"

I shrugged in response.

Ronan

"Why are you lonely?" I said, still holding her chin firmly. "I'm right here, and it looks to me like you're purposely hiding from everyone else."

Alice shrugged again.

"Dear, I want to help you, but I need you to talk to me first."

Alice

"When I'm lonely my friends just usually make it worse."

"How?"

I shrugged, "I never really thought about why, its not friends I'm lonely for"

Ronan

"Well what are you lonely for?" I asked, wrapping my arms around her again. She looked to be in dire need of a hug. "And where can I find it?"

>.< shortness

Alice

I couldn't say it, I couldn't I couldn't no no no. My head warned me off, I felt stupid enough already. It would just make it worse.

"Come on, tell me."

I looked up at him, fully aware of the "deer in the head lights" look on my face. "I'm lon-" I couldn't say it.

Ronan

I watched her, letting her recompose herself.

"I'm lonely for...a guy I like who likes me back...without reservations or regrets..." she said softly, her gaze falling back to the floor.

Unsure of how she'd react, I turned her face so she was looking at me again. I kissed her lightly on the lips.

"I....I like you?" I offered quietly.

Alice

He kissed me?

He kissed me...

Holy fuck he kissed me!

When he pulled back and looked at me, I knew my face was shocked. I just got my first kiss. He said something. Oh crap he said something and I missed it. I reached back into my head and pulled it out.

I...I like you?

"Y-you do? You're not just trying to be polite?"