'Sheeshhhhh! Thank fuck finals are over. School's out!!!!!' Kerrys screams out as Theia kicks open the school doors.

'Not quite. We've still go our art project to hand in.' I say, walking toward my car.

'You know Mr. Dyme is going to give us all ninety percent for that. He's as high as kite most days. We don't actually need to hand it in, he'd never notice.' Kayla puts her bag in the boot of my car.

'Thanks for giving us a lift home, my car is still in for repairs.' Kayla says to me.

'It's alright, luckily Shay's going somewhere with Luna, so there's lots of space.' I reply.

'How's everything between them?' Kerrys asks. A few weeks ago, Shay hinted at trouble in paradise between her and Luna but whenever I've tried to come back to it, she's brushed me off and said it doesn't matter.

'Well, they've been spending a lot more time together, so I'm assuming that whatever bump in the road they had has been resolved.' I shrug.

'Good. They're so cute together.' Kerrys shrieks.

'Meh.' Theia says, getting into the car.

'Meh? What do you mean "Meh"?' I ask.

'Luna's just seems a little... clingy.' Theia replies.

'Well I think she's nice. You're just jealous because you've fucked it up with Luca.' Kerrys says.

Theia looks out the window. 'Have you still not spoken to him?' Kayla asks.

'No. I think that ship has sailed. He fully avoids me now. But that's fine. Summer's out, so on to the next one, right?' She shouts out, unconvincingly.

I think it's time for some match making to happen and who better to scheme than the Queen herself - me!!

***

After dropping everyone off, I finally make it home. Slumping onto my bed, I reflect on a tough year. Aside from my art project, school is basically finished. I started the school year single, with a ex that had cheated on me with Bitchley, then met the most God like creature I've ever seen before in my life. Throw in a few parties, outfit changes, and murders and this is has to be up there with the craziest year I've ever had. But I wouldn't change any of it for the world (asides from the deaths of course) because it led me to Kree and meeting Kree was the best thing that happened to me. Speak of the handsome devil, my phone buzzes and I smile instantly, knowing who it is.

Hey beautiful

Hey handsome

How was your last exam?

It went better than I thought it would.

I've still got the art project to hand in but besides that I'm done

I'm glad to hear that

I'm still yet to see this art project of yours...

Did you pick your muse?

Yeah...

I'm handing it in at the end of the week

Alright, I'm sure it's amazing

Do you wanna come over tonight?

Not tonight

I'm gonna stay in and spend some time with my family

😞

BUT... I will come and see you sometime this week

I suppose I'm gonna have to let you off this time.

But expect to be punished for leaving me waiting

Do your worst😜

Ooft! I should stop there before I get even more hot and bothered. I leave my phone upstairs and head downstairs to the living. Mom and dad are snuggled up on the sofa and Shay is sat opposite them on the armchair.

'Hey honey. Are you not going out tonight?' My mom asks.

'No. I thought I'd stay in with use tonight.' I reply.

'Oh how nice of you to grace us with your presence. We're so honoured.' Shay says sarcastically.

'Thank you peasant.' I pinch her nose before sitting down on the love chair. 'What are we watching?'

'Why don't you girls decide?' Mom asks.

Shay and I take one look at each other and nod. 'The Princess Diaries!!!' We exclaim.

'God, not again.' Dad groans.

'Yes dad, again.' Shay says.

'Yes daddy. Again.' Mom whispers.

'Oooo momma.' Dad moves in and kisses her.

'EWWWWWW!!!' Shay and I both throw our cushions at them.

'I'll order the food. Is Thai alright for everyone.' I grab the house phone and start dialling.

'Yeah, but not for the teenagers over there grossing us out.' Shay replies, pointing to mom and dad who are giggling.

'Alright, before you subject me to this torture, let me at least watch the news.' Dad grabs the remote and flicks through the channels.

'Thai BBQ, how may we take your order?'

'Hi, can I order Pad Thai Noodles, Tom Yum Soup, Spring Rolls...' I start, moving my gaze to the TV.

'Anything else?'

'Oh yeah and some Thai Barbecue Grilled Chicken-' I see on the TV Detective Dawson is on the news.

'Dad, turn it up.' He does so.

'Hello miss. Hello, hello?' The voice brings me back.

'Yes, that's it. It's for the usual - Dr. Carter. Thanks, bye.' I cut the phone before the order is confirmed and sit back down.

'...Good Evening everybody. My name is Detective Bradley Dawson, of the Jewel Bay Police Department. The reason I'm here today is to update you all on the status of our investigation. As you all may be aware, there have been three deaths, which up until this point were unexplained. I can know confirm that those three deaths are linked and we are looking at the same person or persons for those deaths. We don't know who, we don't know why but what we do know is that those people will not remain anonymous for long. We will find them and bring them to justice. My colleagues and I will not be answering any questions at this time. Thank you and stay safe.'

Detective Dawson, detective Dawson, just one question...

'Well, that wasn't very reassuring was it?'' Dad flicks the channel back to start our film.

'Hmmm.' Mom nods.

'You'd think, after all the time they've wasted harassing my baby girl, they would at least have more than that useless statement.' Dad grumbles.

Dad's comments fade out while I think about Dawson's press conference.

'...Sis.' I snap my head in Shay's direction. 'How long for the food?'

'Ermmm....' Ding dong. 'This is it.' I get up to grab the food, tipping the delivery boy and bring it to the living room.

'Ready?' Dad asks.

'Yep.' I nod, watching him press play. But as I watch Amelia Mignonette Thermopolis Renaldi, Princess of Genovia, descend down those stairs, I can't help but wonder: who is the killer?

***

Dawson's TV press release has been on a loop in my head for the past 24 hours, to the point where I was up all night worrying about who the killer was. Today is my last day before summer starts and I'm on my way to hand in my art project before I go home. The girls already handed theirs in this morning so it's just me left. I knock on the door and there's no answer.

'Hello? Mr. Dyme?' I open the door. He is face down at his desk asleep. Or dead. Oh my God, what if he's dead?

I turn in my spot, fidgeting when he finally speaks. 'Take a picture, it'll last longer.'

'Sorry.' I clear my throat. 'I just came to hand in my project.'

'Great.' He is still face down on his desk.

'Well, I'll just leave it here shall I?' I walk up to his desk and place it next to his head.

'Yeah amazing. Ninety five percent.' He mumbles.

What the fuck? 'Umm, you haven't even looked at it.' What is that smell? Yep, that's weed.

'Top of the class.' Um, is he even hearing me?

'I don't think that's, you know, um legal? I question. He's clearly high.

He lifts his head up. 'Look kid, do you want the ninety five percent or not?'

'Okayyyyy then.' I walk toward the door. 'Have a nice summer.' I turn back and he's back asleep. How did he get this job?

I got to collect my things from my locker when hands are snaked around my waist, making me smile.

'i just finished my last final.' Kree whispers in my ear.

'You did?' I turn around in his arms. 'How did it go?'

'Killed it.' He shrugs.

'Boastful much?' I joke.

'Yeah now I've just got to decide which college I want to go to.' He's never openly brought up college before. Normally he avoids talking about it.

'Well wherever you go, they'll be lucky to have you.' I say.

'I'm lucky to have you...' Aw he's so sweet. He moves his lips to hover mine'...Spread under me whenever I like.'

'Kree!!!' I gasp, pushing at his chest. 'We're at school. You can't say these things to me.' I hide my face in his chest.

'You love it.' He whispers in my ear, making me shivering. Yes I do.

'Um, did you see the news last night?' I ask him.

'No, what was on?' He counters.

'Oh just Dawson did a press release about the killings.' I reply.

'Why would I be interested in that?' He holds my gaze.

Defensive much. 'I never said you would. I was just asking.'

'Well don't!' He snaps. Okay then.

'I handed in my art project.' I change the subject, to avoid an argument. I hate arguing with him.

'Oh yeah?' He leans in, placing a kiss under my ear. He knows what he's doing. I can't think straight with his lips on me like this.

'Hmm. Mr. Dyme was... weird.' I say, making Kree pull back.

'Why, what did he do?' Kree asks me.

'Nothing. That's the point. He was just high. I think. Well I don't know for sure. The room smelt of weed. He gave me a ninety five on my project and he hasn't even opened the folder yet.'

'Well that's good. You should take it. I would.' He nuzzles his head in my neck.

'Hmm I suppose. I mean it is one less thing to worry about.' I nod.

'Exactly.' He says, nipping at my neck. 'No more school talk. I was thinking maybe we could celebrate.' He grabs my hand, pulling me toward him and we walk out of school.

'Oh yeah? What would we do?' I ask.

'I can think of a few things.' Before I know it, we've reached his car. 'Come with me.'

'I drove here. Also where? And you know we live next door to each so I'll see you in ten minutes.'

'We're not going home. It's a surprise.' He replies.

'But my car...' I protest weakly.

He pulls out his phone and dials a number. 'Bro, I need you to drive Sage's car home.'

'Oh hell no! He is NOT driving my car!' I say sternly

'Now!' He ignores me and ends his call.

'Kree! I am not letting the enemy drive my car!' I hiss.

'Well if you don't, we'll have to come back and get it and we'll miss out on our surprise.' Wait what?

'Surprise?' I blink my eyes repeatedly.

'Yes. And no, I'm not telling you what it is.' Kree says, grabbing my car keys out of my hand and giving it to Angel, who has just come out of the school.

'You're sober right?' Kree asks him.

Angel pushes his out the way and moves towards my car.

'He's sober right?' I ask jokingly.

'Let's go.' Kree opens the door for me.

'Kree... If there is a scratch...' I say getting into the passenger side.

He gets into his side. 'He knows I'd kill him. Now can you relax? You're too tense for our-'

'Our what?' I ask hopefully, putting my head in and hands and peering up to him, fluttering my eyelashes.

'Hmm...' He leans in and gives me a peck. 'Nice try.'

I huff, crossing my arms across my body, as he pulls the car into drive, silently happy that he's whisking me away somewhere for the day.

***

'Are we there yet?' I huff.

'No.' He keeps his eyes on the road.

'We're lost aren't we?' I ask.

'Of course not. It's just off this exit here...' His words drifts off.

'You know, if you told me where we were going, I'd be able to GPS it for you.' I say slyly.

'Hmm... nice try.' He chuckles deeply. 'Here we are.' He pulls up into a car park and I can see in the short distance ahead, we are at an amusement park.

'Oh Kree Hasapi, aren't you just a big softie?' I lean to pinch his cheeks.

'Stop.' He rolls his eyes, trying to conceal his smirk. 'Come on, we need to go so we have enough time to go on all the rides.' He gets out of his car.

I stare at him through the front window in awe as he opens my door. 'Okay, who are you and what have you done with my boyfriend?'

'What do you mean?' He laces his fingers through mine and we walk towards the ticket booth.

'Well this imposter holding my hand is being really sweet.' I muse.

'I'm always sweet.' He says. 'Well only to you. I don't give a fuck about anyone else.'

'Ahh, so poetic.' I say sarcastically, which is in contrast to my heart beating out of my chest. Under that hard exterior is someone who is just absolutely incredible. If only he knew how much I love him.

***

'I've been trying to win this cactus snow globe all afternoon, Kree. It's not happening, so let's just go.' Sage says disheartened.

We've been having a little friendly competition as to who could win the most amount of items. I'd offered to help Sage with her aim, as it is not the best. But Sage, being stubborn, decided she didn't need my help and as a result of that, has won a grand total of zero items.

What she doesn't know is that every single item that I've won is for her. I mean what am I going to do with a key ring, an inflatable beach ball and a hula hoop.

'Let's try over here.' I say, pointing towards the hook-a-duck. 'How much for three turns?' I ask the attendant.

' A dollar fifty.' He drawls out. I hand him the money and he hands us both a hook.

Sage goes first, just missing the duck by an inch. She huffs but I encourage her to have another go. She misses the duck by a further margin. 'Ugh, you know what? I'm done. Today is just not my day.'

'I'll have a go.' I hook onto the duck on my first try, causing Sage to roll her eyes at me.

'I guess it's just my lucky day.' I say her.

'What will it be son?' The attendant asks me.

'Um, I'll grab the big brown bear up there.' I point it out.

'Great choice kid.' He pulls it down and goes to hand it to me but I stop him.

'It's for my girl.' I say.

Sage's eyes light up as she grabs ahold of the bear. 'Thank you.' She beams at me.

'Any time.' I love making her smile. 'Let's go put all this stuff in the car and then go eat.' She nods at my suggestions.

***

We're sat on a picnic bench on the other side of the fair, eating hotdogs.

'Thank you so much for today. I've had the best time ever.' She says sincerely.

'You know, you could have put the bear in the car with the other stuff.' I say smiling.

'No, he's coming with me everywhere.' She tightens one arm around the bear.

'You sound like a four year old.' I smirk.

'Hey! Don't be mean around Krage.' She pouts.

'Krage?'

'Yeah. You know, Kree and Sage?' She says like I'm suppose to know what she's on about. 'It's our ship name.'

'We have a ship name?' I ask.

'According to Kerrys.' She shrugs.

'Do you talk about us a lot to your friends?' I eye her up and down.

'Maybe...' She averts her gaze.

I slide closer to her. 'Sage... Have you been telling them about how deep I go inside of you?' She gasps at my bluntness and then looks down. I lift her chin up with one finger. 'Look at me.'

'Hmmm...' She whimpers.

'You wouldn't do that though, would you?' I utter darkly. Her little whimpers encourage me to carry on. 'Because if you did...tut tut tut' I shake my head. Leaning towards her lips, I whisper, 'Naughty girls deserve to be punished.'

She slams her lips onto mine, bringing her body closer to me and allow us to connect in a way we haven't all day. She grants me permission to slip my tongue into her mouth and I savour her taste. No one has ever made me feel this way before. She pulls back from me and breathes, 'Take me home.'

***

Our lips don't separate as we stumble into my room, hurriedly taking our layers off. I grab her by her thighs and lift her up, slamming her against the door. I hold her up with one arm as I unbuckle my jeans and push them down along with my boxers. I lift her skirt up and push her panties to the side, rubbing a finger on her core. I grab my shaft, slip inside her and she moans at the intrusion.

'Fuck!' I grunt out. She digs her nails into my shoulders, moaning my name as a plea to keep her from falling overboard.

'I'm close.' She whimpers.

I close my lips over hers, just holding onto them, too caught up in the moment to kiss. She lets go, anchoring herself against me as her eyes roll into the back of her head.

Her release welcomes mine and I let go. Our foreheads align with each other as we steady ourselves. She kisses my nose, before sliding down the door.

'Careful. You look a little uneasy on your feet.' I step back, leering at her and admiring what only I can do to her. She playfully rolls her eyes at my remark and smiles. 'That was your favourite ride of the night.'

She tilts her head to the side, looking mischievous. She stalks slowly towards me and pushes me down on the bed. Straddling me, she whispers, 'I'll show you a ride.'

***

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