"About time," he laughed as Cadence finally showed up. Now it was time to get down to business. "Now you two have been fighting for who knows what reason, and sadly, I'm stuck in the middle. So now," Tyler smirked and turned towards Cadence, pulling Lucy in fornt of him to face her. "You're gonna have to talk about why you're hating each other," If things got ugly, Tyler would just probably walk away and let them deal with it. They probbaly stop if he left anyway.

"Hi Lucy." she replied politely but genuinely. An awkward silence passed between them. Yep... definitely another awkward turtle moment. She took a deep breath, and as she exhaled, words spewed from her mouth. "Look Lucy, I can understand why you or... any other person in the world for that matter wouldn't like me, but there's something you need to understand about me. I was basically locked away for two and a half years. Until I came here this year, I hadn't spoken to or seen anyone my age since I blew up the Hufflepuff Common Room in the middle of my first year..." she probably should have explained this, but in her awkward rush to make Lucy understand, she didn't. "So, when I got on the train, things got really difficult and confusing for me and I didn't know how to act about anything. I acted really stupid and immature about Tyler, and I know that. I still don't understand why sometimes I do the things I do, but please know that I'm trying to understand them. I don't like Tyler like that anymore. It was just a... a confusion thing. I know he's not a good fit for me in that way, but he was just really nice to me when I first met him, and has helped me a lot since we've been here." Finally she took a breath and looked at Lucy with pleading eyes, as if begging her to understand, to accept what she was saying as the truth.

Lucy listened as TrainGirl talked and talked, and talked, and...talked. Yawn. Booooring. Finally, she was done. Time for her to speak up.
"Look, I don't really care why you keep spazzing out, it's really none of my business. I don't hate you, nor will I ever hate you." Yup, 'tis the truth. "But, if you keep making up stories about me, about how you think I'm mean and evil, then there's a problem. You don't know me. We can be friends, yes, but not that great a sense. Now, I hope you have a nice life with Nate," She said as she turned around and face Tyler again. Glare, glare. "Done!" She said to him. Hehe.

Cadence's face hit the floor. Numb. She simply stared at Lucy. Who had she been telling that Lucy was mean and evil? She had never said that. Had she said that she had gotten the feeling that Lucy didn't like her? Yes. Never that she was mean and evil! Cadence wouldn't say that!

She looked at Tyler in a pathetic way, as if saying, "Why did you make me do this?" Cadence had just put herself on the line, made herself extremely vulnerable, and this girl just might as well have spit in her face. She bit her tongue trying to hold back her tears. Cadence had no idea what to do. She was afraid that if she left, Tyler would never speak again, but why should she have to subject herself to this? Finally, she made a decision. If Tyler was willing to continuously put her through this and force her to talk to Lucy, then he probably wasn't worth it.

Looking at him she said quietly, "I'm sorry, Tyler. I tried." And she walked away, slowly at first, but as the tears started to come, she began walking faster. It felt like someone named Lucy had just stabbed a knife in her chest. She needed to get away from here...

Tyler had heard the story before, so he was leaning up against the wall now. He was fiddling around with his shirt when he heard Cadence stop talking. Okay, now it was Lucy's turn to talk. And boy, he knew this wasn't going to be nice. Evil, red-headed Lucy had a temper and sadly, Tyler's seen it. Tyler listened to what Luce had to say now...UGH. Why must she be difficult. Lucy turned to him when she was done and glared at Tyler. "Oh, you're far from down my dear," Ty smirked and leaned off the wall. He turned Lucy back around towards Cadence. "I just want this little fued to be over so I can live my life with more happiness now, please? And you BETTER NOT WALK AWAY, CADENCE," he said, yet again in a stern voice. Tyler didn't like yelling, so he rather not do it.

Cadence rounded on him, a fierce look in her eyes despite the tears now streaming down her face. He should have just let her leave. "What do you want me to say?" she demanded of him. "Please, tell me what it is I can say or do!" Now she was addressing Lucy. "I'm not proud of the way I've behaved, nor do I condone said behavior. I was simply offering an explanation. And as for Nate... I didn't ask him to break up with Ella, and I didn't expect it in the slightest. I was absolutely shocked when he told me. But he said things weren't good between them anymore. And I've actually spoken to Ella, and apologized to her, and she, I can honestly say, is a much better person than I am because she isn't anywhere close to as mad at me as she should be for even talking to Nate after he told me he had a girlfriend. So maybe you're right? Maybe I'm a bad person. Maybe I should have just walked away from him. But I didn't. Do you think I don't feel bad about what I've done or how I've acted or the pain I've caused? Because I do. It physically hurts me to think about it. But Nate understands me, and he's good for me, and he makes me happy... for the first time in so long, I feel happy... with him. And yes, he feels bad about what he did to Ella, too." She was now on the verge of sobbing. Her chest and stomach and back ached from trying to hold it in.

Taking her bag off, she handed it to Tyler. "Here, take this for me. My wand's in there."

"I really don't know what I want you to say," Tyer said and let go of Lucy. He walked in front of her and now faceed Cadence. "Just answer me one thing, did you get jealous everytime I was talking to Lucy before we were dating?" he asked and put his hands into his pockets. "I know Lucy used to get jealous," smirking, he slightly turned and looked at Lucy, then back at Cadence. Being a boy in girl drama was always difficult and annoying. No wonder his bestie Ashley preferred to have guy friends than girls. DRAMA.

Was Cadence somehow insulting Tyler by saying he understands her better than he ever did? Yet, he was the one she usually went to when she had a problem and he gladly listened and helped without anything in rerturn. Oh yeah, that's what it sounded like. "Again I'm gonna ask you, was I such a bad friend to you that you make me sound so low and Nate so wayyyy high than me? Was I really that bad?"


Uh-oh. Tyler was now MAD. But for some reason, he still took Cadence bag; with her wand in it. No one was gonna die here.

Cadence's eyes narrowed. So now it was two against one. She shouldn't have sacrificed her wand so quickly. Though sobbing, though her tears were splashing on the hard floors, she plowed forward. "Yes, I used to get jealous. Though it wasn't because you TALKED to her. It was because I wanted to be able to BE LIKE her. I wanted to be able to be fun and silly around you, but I couldn't be. And that has got nothing to do with you OR her. It has everything to do with ME and my baggage and my issues. And no, Tyler, I already told you that it's not like that. I can't compare Nate to you because it's completely different." And now her eyes softened, begging Tyler to understand, now, what she was saying, but the tears still came. "Tyler, you put up with my insanity and spent time with me despite having seen it. I told you it was going to take time for me to adjust to being back here, didn't I? And the whole time my feelings for and about you were so all over the place, I was adjusting and settling, learning how to function in society again. So, when I met Nate, I didn't feel so lost and confused anymore. I was starting to feel closer to normal, and I didn't have to act the way with him that I did with you because I didn't feel like I was searching so desperately to find someone who would understand and accept the completely insane side of me because you had already given me that. Nate has never seen me angry or really upset about anything even... except almost drowning. I told him all about it, but he won't really understand that part of me until he sees it. When I said he understands me, that wasn't what I was referring to because though he can nod his head and accept me telling him that as true, he won't know until he sees it."

Lucy listened and watched as Traingirl starting crying. Blah blah blah. Whatever. She didn't want to be a part of this anymore. END IT NOW. However, Tyler didn't think this was over yet. She stared at him, blinking profusely, trying to make a point. THIS WAS OVER BEFORE IT STARTED!!! Then he turned her to face Traingirl again. Lucy was getting annoyed.
And then, of course, Traingirl startings spilling some more tears and talking and talking and talking. Sheesh, her mouth must be very dry by now. However, before Lucy could reply, her lovely boyfriend had stepped infront of her. Oh, goody! She listened to him talk, rolled her eyes when he said she got jealous, and and then she stared at Traingirl as Tyler said something that made sense. Yes, she was actng as if Nate was somehow this god that was better than Tyler. Hmmph.
And then Traingirl replied. There really was only one way to end this and it was clear to Lucy even before this issue started.
This time, she stepped out from behind Tyler and stood next to him, facing Traingirl. "Listen. You know we can't be friends now, don't you? It's gone too far. I know I can't be friends with you because there's too much bitterness. And I don't care what it's about, but the fact is, I don't think I could be in your company without trying to be mean. I'm sorry for what happened to you, but maybe you should stop telling everyone about your problems, and maybe try to live on. It's over now--you're with Nate, and you're happy. I'm with Tyler, and I'm happy. There's no reason for us to fight about anything anymore," Lucy said, letting out a long beath. Eh, to much talking. She crossed her arms and looked at both of them.

Cadence was done. She wasn't going to keep subjecting herself to this. Lucy would obviously never understand, and it didn't seem like she wanted to understand. Tyler may be able to stop Lucy from leaving, but he couldn't stop Cadence. She snatched her bag from Tyler before he realized what was happening. Turning to Lucy, she said in a quiet voice, 'I'm trying to live on. That is what I was trying to explain. I assure you, I didn't want to tell you all about my problems, but I thought it was the only way to make you understand. Obviously, though, that's not going to happen."

And now to Tyler, "Goodbye, TyTy." She swung her bag up over her shoulder and walked away with some dignity still in tact. Turning the corner, she disappeared from sight. No way should she have to be hurt that way, and if Tyler was going to make her be hurt and insulted and disrespected like that, then he obviously cared more about his relationship with Lucy than his friendship with Cadence. After all, he had stood up for Lucy and taken Lucy's side and done nothing to defend Cadence. Walking back to the Common Room, she hoped beyond hope that Nate would be there.

Tyler listened to them both and sighed. Yeah, this wasn't working out. It was time for them to go anywhere far from each other. Tyler nudged Lucy to leave the corridor, this just had to end now. "I'm not forcing you guys to be friends, or to be on good terms. But just good enough terms where you guys can look at each other and not say anything wrongggg," he slightly looked at Lucy and laughed. "But I am still going to be your friend, even if Lucy doesn't. So I think I'll be going now. You know where to find me," he smiled and nodded. Tyler started walking out the corridor, but not before giving Cadence her bag back. "Can't you be nice for once, Luce?" he asked and watched Cadence leave before he did.

"Thanks Vida." Peyton smiled, looking at the floor kind of embarrassedly. Vida had barely met her, but she was already saying she was an amazing person. "You're really kind." she smiled warmly "I'll always talk about fashion with you." she grinned, knowing she had muggle magazines in her trunk "Come on.." she encouraged her new friend and smiled when they started walking.

Aha, she could see it now. "There it is!" Peyton nodded towards the statue "One eyed humpbacked witch statue." she nodded "It used to be the way into Hogsmeade, but the school blocked it out 'for our own safety'." she shook her head amusedly. Hogsmeade wasn't dangerous at all.

Lucy listened to Traingirl, her face set. She had nothing more to say, except, "Good-bye!" And then she left. And then she turned to Tyler, catching his last words. WHAT?! So now SHE was one who wasn't being nice?! GREAT. She gave him a LOOK. "UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" And left the corridor, stomping out without wating for him. She was going crazy, how did this even begin?? She wanted to bury herself underground, cover herself with dirt and let everyone else live on. FAIIIIIL.

"You're welcome, Peyton." Vida smiled and giving a mild squeeze on her hand to tell how much she liked her. "I'm just telling the truth," she said, smiled, "Yay! I can talk about fashion for hours and hours. Considering my strenth and weakness as well" most of them doesnt like to talk about fashion, they simply inherited by old wizarding habbits and rules. Eep!

One eyed humpbacked witch? Strange name though. Vida looked around that rather silent and aloof place. "A way to Hogsmead? Wow!" she pouted, "Why the higher authorities are always strict and kill students fun?" It was unfair.

"Yeah, truth." she smiled, looking around. "Wow, you really do like fashion! Do you read muggle magazines on it? I have some in my trunk if you want to read them." she offered. Since Peyton's parents were muggles, she could get the latest magazines every week.

"Yeah, used to be." she nodded, looking around too. "Becuase, secretly, I think that's how they have fun." Peyton nodded impressedly at Vida, winking as if it was an untold secret.

Aw..she really didnt about Vida, yes. "Ofcourse I do, and my house full of muggles magazines if you ask. Not to mention that my mother is a muggle and a fashion designer" she told her, beamingly. She really felt proud of her parents, Yes she did.

"Mmm..I wish it was open still, ofcourse secretly" she saidin a low tone and giggled. Sneaking out is not new to Vida. What's fun in being a good and polite girl? Haha..

"Really?" Peyton sounded surprised "Wow, that sounds awesome! My parents are boring. My mum is a lawyer, and my dad.. well.. he works in a department store." she smiled, feeling slightly embarrassed "But they want the best for me, dad doesn't want me to end up like him." she looked at the statue, smiling to herself.

"It would be awesome if it was still open." she agreed, staring at it. "I'd love to sneak to Hogsmeade." she grinned, putting her hands in her pockets and pulling out some chocolate "Want some?" she offered Vida the Honeydukes chocolate.

"Yeah," Vida nodded her head, scanning the place thoroughly to know if there was still any hint of re-discover the passage. What's fun in life without a bit adventure. Search. "Oh..Laywer, then she's tend to argue for everything, right?" she grinned, knew only a bit about muggle lawyer. "Aw..your dad is really sweet, he really loves you, Peyton" Vida smiled again, moving a bit closer to Peyton.

"Ah, sneaking is fun. Tell me what's the system here for detention?" she took a chocolate from Peyton, "Thanks Buddy!" she grinned and tossed the chocolate into her mouth.

Kat walked along listening to Tyler's iPod. Since he was probably out looking for Kat, she decided to wonder to places where he wont find her. "He ate my heart He a-a-ate my heart He ate my heart He a-a-ate my heart out lalalala" she said as she skipped around. Tyler sure did listen to the strangest songs.

Rafe laughed as her heard Kat sing. He slowly pulled out her right earphone..."Well, that's unfortunate, because your heart is one of your greatest qualities," Rafe said with a laugh. "What's happening Kat? Or should I call you Kitty now...that seems to be the trend with Lucy."

Kat jumped as someone pulled out her earphone and started talking. "Oh Rafe!" she said excitedly and hugged him. She hadn't really talked to Rafe since he came back. "Why thank you. Its pretty awesome isn't it" She grinned at him and placed a hand over her heart. "Oh please call me Kat. Lucy and Tyler have been calling me Kitty for so long I almost forgot my real name" She laughed. "So I never got to ask you..... what happened after I left ... in Romania?"

"I prefer Kat, actually, probably Katlyn, I'm all about saying full names," he said with a smile. "Besides, you're more of a lioness if I ever saw one, not a kitty." He laughed.

Rafe took in a deep breath before answering her question. "Well, I beat up this snarky werewolf...but needless to say, he got me back," Rafe said as he scratched his scarred chin. "I was supposed to be executed, but my father wouldn't allow it. I actually asked him to bite me, but he said he would never condemn his child to what he went through." Rafe was still mad that his father didn't do it. Then, maybe he could stay with his father then be stuck here. "Then, I went through a week or so of training."

"Thanks Rafe" She smiled at him. "Kat the lioness. Does have a nice ring to it doesn't it?" She grinned.

Kat leaned against a wall and listend intentively as Rafe spoke. "Well at least you're okay... sorta" She nodded. Kat felt bad for leaving Rafe, but she did promise she would leave if things got dangerous.

Peyton smiled and looked around. "Yeah, she has a tendency to be very evil at times." she grinned, looking at Vida and then smiling "Yeah, I know, he's a really great guy." she saw Vida move closer.

"'Tis" she agreed, watching Vida curiously "Detention? Umm, you do something bad, you get detention, you go to the dungeons, check in and go from there." she explained, smiling as she put some chocolate in her own mouth.

"It could be worse, I suppose," Rafe said with a shrug. "What about you and your mum? Can you still remain in contact?" Thus was as good of time as any to catch up on things. It felt like forever since they actually had time alone.