CHAPTER 5: NEW YEAR, NEW PROBLEMS.
Who the hell has seen Toni? Ethan shouted from the balcony.
I dont know, have you checked her room? Tracy asked.
I did, shes not there. Who knows where the hell she might be? Ruby sounded dead worried.
I think that we are all getting worried over nothing. Toni can take care of herself.
Aidan said as he hung his arms around Tracys shoulder.
Shes 10.
Shes an Inner too. And she has an awesome power, hell I would kill for her power.
She can easily get to safety if there is trouble. Aidan said reassuring Tracy.
Yo, Ethan go check on the inventory, check if our food supplies can last us till the ending of the week. Aidan quickly switch topics, giving out important orders.
Sure thing bro, Ethan said as he left.
Im going to check on Sandy and see if she needs anything, Ruby said leaving too.
Yeah, Tracy chill out a bit ok. Look okay, lets contact her on her telecom and hear what she will say. Jason said as they all entered the computer room.
Hey, whats up. Why are you all here. I didnt leave my duty post. Tina said looking up from a x rated book.
Gosh, you are still reading that stuff. I thought we told you to read it when you were alone. Tracy said.
Not we. Just you. I enjoyed this stuffs. Aidan said backing out.
Yup. Me too. Jason said giving Tina a wink as Tracy caught it too.
Really? Tracy said giving the boys one of her disappointing looks.
Well I was alone. You guys barged in on me. Are you checking up on me? Come on guys, I gave my word I wouldnt leave without permission unless I was really tempted.
Maybe. Just to make sure that you havent miniaturized yourself yet. You dont listen anyways.
Thanks mum. Tina rolled her eyes.
And stop calling me mum. Tracy warned before dialing Tonis telecom.
Stop behaving like one then, Tina muttered as she went back to her book.
The telecom rung before it connected.
Yeah? A kids voice said on the other end.
Toni where the hell are you.
Umm this isnt Toni.
What are you doing with her com then?
Wheres Toni?
I dont know who the hell you are talking about?
Toni. A 10-year-old girl with green eyes and purple hair.
Never seen her in my freaking life.
Yo, loser. Who told you to touch my stuff.
Another voice could be heard as a scuffle was heard.
Yo, peeps. Whats up? Toni said
Toni. Where the hell are you? Are you ok? Should we come get you? Tracy asked worried.
Am ok, really. I was playing ball with some of my friends so I took my com off to avoid breaking it.
Why did you sneak out without telling anyone?
"Gee, mum chill out. Im a big girl. I can take care of myself if something goes wrong. Toni said
You are 10. Tracy said in a matter of fact.
Hey, I got a killer power too. Im fine. I just came out to get some fresh air.
At least kiddo, you should have told me or Aidan at the very least. Jason said
Sorry uncle Jason, I didnt think I would worry you guys this much.
Well you should, you know that you are the only kid here and everyone has to look out for you. Aiden said.
Yes, dad. Toni said.
Thats good. Be home before 6pm, wait why are you calling me dad?
Because mum is your girlfriend obviously.
But Im not even your mum. Tracy said exasperated.
Stop acting like one then, Toni said as the com disconnected.
Im not acting like a mum, who says Im a mum. Am nobodys mum. Im a full blown teenager Tracy started to say.
Hey mum, Hazel need you in the kitchen. Liam popped his head in the room saying and soon popped out.
What? Tracy asked obviously displeased and ready to blow.
Easy there tiger, he's kidding. They all are. Aiden said as he leads her out of the room.
So Tina huh? Jason started.
Not interested. Tina said her eyes not leaving the book.
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Hazel sat in her seat watching everyone as they walked into the classroom, laughing and talking with their friends. She kept an eye out from a very important person, and she knew any moment from now, he would barge in the class with his crew as always.
"In 5...4... 3... 2..."
"Yo Dwight how was your night?" One of the guys yelled from his seat as Dwight and five other footballers walked in.
"Pretty dope, Walter. I heard that you are throwing a party tomorrow?"
"Yeah, will you come? Its a pool party." Walter said trying to entice him
"I kind of have some tests and I wanted to study for it."
"They will be girls."
"I'm in. I will there." Dwight said as he sat down beside hazel.
"Hey girlfriend," he called bringing out his books.
Hazel heart skipped a bit just hearing him call her his girlfriend but he knew he didnt mean it, that was the nickname for her. He thought best friend was old and underrated.
"Hey dickhead, going to another party, I suppose."
"Yeah, I'm going. Are you going to come?"
"And watch you screw around with other girls? Nah I'll pass." She said in her mind.
"I'll love to, but you know I have to study, we have a killer test on Friday."
"Come on, just the two of us, in a party for the first and last time."
"Dwight, you aren't taking school seriously anymore, your grades are dropping."
"Hey, the least I have gotten is a B. that's a pass to me."
"Can't you keep it a straight A's"
"And become known as the schools nerd. I'll stick with the famous and popular thanks. Hazel I'm a bit disappointed at you."