High school was much larger than middle, the halls stretched upward to the high rise ceilings, nice cleaned orderly lockers lined the walls. Each one with a small number on the top. Some students stood in front of them talking with friends or gathering their books or putting something in them. The floor was clean and shinning or maybe it was just your imagination. Whatever the case it was lovely, the large windows that could be found midway going up the steps brought in natural lighting. It was just grand, you couldn't stop smiling, even after you exit the office.

The guys waited for you of course. Your heart fluttered with joy reading your new information given to you, one was your locker number and where it was located, the other your class schedule. Which where advance classes of course, that you had with Gen much Toxsa's annoyance. Though you didn't have all your classes with Gen, P.E. surprisingly was still with everyone. You found it humorous but glad none the less. History was another class you didn't have with any of them, nor did you have your elective which was a Library assistant. Other than your schedule was set and well.

Arriving to your locker that was next to Guren. A delight, but something told you that Roxie had something to do with. Opening after typing in your combination in open the well-sized compartment, place your things in, just as you did the bell rang for class to start. It sounded like a dinging trumpet.

"That means we have ten minutes," Guren informs you with a smile. "don't worry, we'll still walk to your first class."

His kindness that was something you missed, it always touched, even now. A soft smile rose on your lips, what fell from them surprised everyone. "That's okay, I can manage. I'll be fine."

Their smiles, stalled. Their eyes speechless, especially Toxsa's. Who blinked a few times. You though kept your smile on. The bell rang a second time, "I should hurry to class, we all should." you said shutting your locker, taking notice of their shocked expressions. Still smile, not in a cruel way. Just in a way they tried understand, though Gen did.

"She's right," he agreed stepping forward, "we should hurry to class. We'll see you guys soon, ready?" He asked looking to you.

You nod, gathering your things, walk off with him. Giving a wave to the others, their followed you all the way up the stairs until you were out of sight. Guren stood there with this...strange yet empty feeling inside. He couldn't quite place it, still in shock on what just happened and the way you looked. Didn't leave him, even as he headed to class. Even when he took his seat, he couldn't stop replaying it over and over in his mind.

There wasn't an ounce of fright or nervousness in your eyes that you had when you arrived outside, it was gone. There seem to be...no timid look or anything for that matter. It was different, that should be good, right? It was hard to tell, all he could do now was just keep his fingers crossed that when he saw you again everything went fine. Gen was with you, so there wasn't much to worry about, then again...there was P.E. Yeah, he smiled a bit to himself, P.E. a class that Serena didn't really like. High School P.E. was different from Middle School. Knowing her, there was a high chance she'd...still be uncomfortable with it. There, in that class he'd be there. It was the same thought that crossed the other twos' mind as well, all except two.

One of them being Roxie, she returned back to work, her employees where happy to have her back. Greeting and welcoming her upon return. Her office was still here, it was a surprise she was able to get her old position back. Never the less she took it, in her office now she was setting it up. Putting picture frames on her desk, filled with family and her favorite games. Adding some posters of her favorite games, to decorate the walls. Everything was coming together.

"Knock, knock," a familiar voice popped in.

A voice that put a smile on Roxie, she turned around finding Mr. Nash. "Hey Roxie, welcome back."

Holding her side, she laughed and walked over. Threw a light punch into his shoulder. "Hey, thanks. It's good to see you."

"Still with the same greeting," he sort of laughed rubbing his shoulder. "it's good to see you again."

She gave a nod. "Yeah, same with you, just trying to get the room together." She turned back around to her box and took out some more posters. That covered her game system. Which she placed on her desk. "I'm thinking of hooking it up, you know when I don't have much to do."

Mr. Nash's face fell. "Y-You don't say, well..." he scratched the side of his cheek.

"Oh, don't worry, you're more than welcome to join me," she held up controller. "two players!" she sang. "Also, lunch. What do you say?"

The man didn't know what to say, was sort of taken by that. Roxie pointed and laughed at his surprised expression. Mimicking it for a moment. Raised a hand and slapped him on the shoulder. "What's with the face? Come on? It's the least I can do right now, after all," her voice soften for a moment. "you did take care of Tilly. Took her in and treated her like family. Th-That.."her voice began to crack despite her attempt to look alright. Quickly wiped away the few tears that surfaced. "That is something I know I can never really repay. So, lunch will be on me for now on and of course you are allowed to any family event that happens."

Mr. Nash couldn't help but smile kindly. A smile that for a moment Roxie saw her brother. Melted her heart. "Sure, I wouldn't mind." He agreed adjusting his glasses. Turned back to her items. "Now, let's finish getting your room together and maybe you can look over these prints for me. I need your approval on them."

Giving his shoulder a pat, Roxie nodded and with his help finished setting up her room.

Back at school, time seem to be going by slower. Or it was just because Guren and friends where just either eager or worried about Serena. There didn't really need to be any reason, after all...Gen was with her.

Gen.

Tosxa fumed, clenching his fist.

Out of everyone it had to be him, distance himself from the teacher's lecture and the class himself. Letting his mind and imagination take over. Yes, he could see it right now. When they went up the stairs and out of his sight, Gen no doubt wrapped his arm around her waist and...and she blushed! A bashful blush! It carried on her even when they entered class and in class. She'd be sitting at least another person over, but eventually they'd be partner up...and...that blush would remain. Gen would see it and give that...smooth smile. That was cool and...charming!

And...and from there the two of them would lock eyes and...and...

BRRANNG!

The bell rang.

Class was over. Tosxa sprang from his seat faster than anyone has ever seen him. Guren and Chooki weren't sure what to say. Collecting their things the three of them leave together. On to their next class, one Guren was sure Serena would need him..them for.

P.E.

Arriving at the lockers, they go in and get dressed. "Are you guys nervous?" Guren asked slipping his shirt over.

Chooki and Tosxa exchange looks. Worry in their eyes, more in Tosxa's and Guren. "Yeah," Tosxa admitted. Slipping on his shorts. "I've been thinking about it all throughout class. I mean I know it's been some time, by time I mean years. But I know P.E. isn't really Serena's thing. But, that's okay," he smiled. "She has us and we'll be there to help her feel comfortable."

Guren smiled with Chooki's half smile. "Yeah," he agreed. Tying his laces. "but, what if she doesn't really need it."

Guren and Tosxa look at him. "What?"

"I mean, didn't you see how she was when the bell rang? I mean I know she was nervous and stuff coming in, but...something just seems...different. Not in a bad way of course, don't get me wrong," he closed his locker. "I was worrying about her too in class, until it did dawn on me. She might just be alright."

Guren closed his locker. "But remember sometimes she does put on a face. I mean...if you think about it years ago."

Chooki gave it a quick thought shaking his head a bit. With a small shrug. "Yeah, I do, that was years ago. Maybe she's changed. Either way," a friendly smirk on his lips. "it's good to have her back and now Tosxa can stop daydreaming about her."

"Hey!" He flustered red ears and all.

Earning laughs from Guren and Chooki on the way out. Eventually the redness on Tosxa's face stopped when they reached outside, everyone went to their respective areas to wait for their teacher. All students in their P.E. uniform. White shorts and shirts with light blue stripes on the edge, and tennis shoes. Among the ocean of students the guys swim through looking for a certain face or faces including Gen. There wasn't any sign of them or Serena.

That worried them. "Do you think she got lost?" Tosxa asked panicked. "Oh god! She got lost! I knew it! No, she's probably hiding in the locker rooms still!"

"Calm down," Guren tried to calm him. "I'm sure she's around here somewhere. Gen too."

The mention of his name spread a heated look in Tosxa's eyes. "Knowing him, I highly doubt he went to check or he just left her."

"Okay," Guren gave a nervous chuckle. "you know Gen wouldn't do that. We're friends after and he did come with us to pick up Serena, so I highly doubt that."

The look didn't leave Tosxa's eyes. While the two of them did their thing, Chooki kept looking around. Pass the other girls who looked his way hoping to catch his attention or get him to look his way. Some who walked by gave a flirtatious wave or a sweet hello. He brisk over it, his green searching for those particular light blue eyes. Like the sky. He didn't find them, standing where he was, wasn't going to help. Something in him told him to walk through, moving away from his friends make his way through. Some other girls tried to get his attention again, he ignored them, following that feeling that told him to walk. With his heart racing and an itching feeling running over his skin, he felt it. Almost there, whatever this feeling was, he was nearly there. His steps picking up speed, it was getting closer and closer. His ears could hear it...a voice.

No, not just a voice but a laughter. One that made his heart leap and put a surprised smile on when he found them. Found her.

Serena.

He found you, not as the shy girl from years before hiding in the shade of the dress under her umbrella but out in the sun. With your long black hair pulled back into a high ponytail, dressed in your uniform and a smile on. Talking lively to a few others, Gen right by your side. Who had a small proud smile on towards you and warm look in his eyes, despite one being hidden behind his bangs, standing with him Beni. Who noticed Chooki's presence and nudged Gen. He looked the way she gestured and saw him. That look he had went away for a moment, but came back when he saw the astonished and proud look Chooki had, that he went and tapped you on the shoulder.

You stopped your talking and turned to Gen, he gestured behind you, turn around and smile. Wave. "Chooki!"