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one week.” I added.
                  Raziel shrugged.  “It’s not like it hasn’t happened before.  Dad knows what to expect.” he said.
                  Anna looked around for a moment.  “By the way, where’s Sean?” she asked.
                  I felt myself tense up a little, but thankfully, neither noticed.  “How the hell should I know?  He wasn’t in class, so I guess he’s sick.” he said.
                  “That’s unusual.  Sean’s never sick.” Anna noted.
                  “He’s just another guy.  Of course he can get sick.” Raziel countered.
                  “I guess you know him, huh?” I said, trying to act casual.
                  “Who doesn’t around here?  Sean’s one of the hottest guys in school.  Not to mention he’s a genius.  He even beat out Raziel in our mid terms a month ago.” Anna said, grinning at Raziel.
                  “Shut up.” Raziel muttered, putting his head down.  “I just slipped up, that’s all.  It’s your fault you know.”
                  “It is not.  I didn’t ask you to stay out all night with me, now did I?” Anna countered.
                  “Too much information.” I interrupted.  “Anyways, I was just wondering.  I saw him yesterday and he helped me in the office.”
                  “Oh, really?  And here I didn’t think Sean really liked helping others that much.  Especially new kids.  Guess it must be because you’re pretty.  Maybe Sean does like pretty girls after all.” Anna mused.
                  I felt myself blush.  “I’m not that pretty.” I managed to say.
                  “Are you kidding?  You’re the prettiest girl I’ve ever seen!” Anna declared.
                  I lowered my head to hide my face.  I was sure people were looking at me now.  Beside me, Raziel sat up again.  “Anna stop.  You’re embarrassing her.” he said quietly.
                  “Opps.  Sorry.” Anna said, smiling sheepishly.
              “Anyhow,” Raziel continued, “Sean’s out and we’re not worrying about it.  We got enough to worry about around here, so leave it alone.”
                  I tried to take his words to heart, but I had to admit that I was still thinking about it all as the day went on.  A part of me was kind of hoping to run into Sean after class.  I didn’t know exactly why.  I just really wanted to see him again.  But then again, I was also beginning to wonder if I was losing my mind anyways.  I still felt a little paranoid.  Standing at my locker, I actually found myself taking my time to sort my things.  I didn’t really want to go home yet.
                  By me, Raziel tapped his foot impatiently.  “You coming yet?” he said.
                  “All right, all right.  Just hold on while I make sure I have everything.” I replied.
                  “You can’t have that much.” Raziel said.
                  I sighed, closing my locker.  “All right.  Let’s go.” I said.  I was giving up hope by now.  Sean wasn’t there.  And he wasn’t coming.  I had to go home now, or Raziel would suspect something.
                  The two of us walked out to the parking lot together and to our cars.  Raziel had parked by me, and quickly tossed his things into the backseat.  I secretly looked at my own backseat as I put my things into my car.  Nothing there.  Good.
                  “Hey, I got to drop off something to Jameson real quick.  Want to meet me and go out for some dinner later?” Raziel asked.
                  “Sure.  Sounds good.” I agreed.  I was secretly grateful for the invitation.  I didn’t want to be home alone yet.
                  But as Raziel