Aliza sighed lightly, seeing how Gina's eyes lit up at seeing Hunter. They would be so cute together. Her thoughts drifted to Daniel. Anger flooded through her, then depression. What more could she offer him than what Ms. Nunez offered him? Atleast she was around his age and legal. Aliza had a few more months, before she was eighteen. In the mean time, she could do nothing. It killed her to admit. No amount of ' I'm sorry' and 'I love you' would satisfy her. She knew any guy could say it and not mean it. Though she did love him more than anything. What stopped him from doing it again? Gina tugged on her arm, grabbing her attention. She gave her a look of concern, " You okay? You spaced out on me for a minute there. ", She commented softly. " Yeah, I'm fine. Just got caught up in thinking and head still hurts a little. ", She replied while forcing a smile. Her friend nodded and walked with her towards Hunter's table. Who flagged them down with a grin. Gina sat beside Hunter and Aliza next to her. She could see the blush forming on Gina's cheeks. Hunter chuckled at Gina and looked at Aliza, " Everything okay? You look a bit disheveled. ", He said to Aliza, frowning. " Yeah, just a small headache. I'll be okay. ", She lied with a small smile. Gina got up from her seat, " I'll get us some lunch. ", She said as she walked away from the table. Getting in to the lunch line. Hunter scooted over to Aliza, " You don't seem okay Aliza. What's bothering you? ", He asked her, placing a hand on hers. She flinched and quickly tried to place distance between them, " It's nothing really. Had an accident in physical education class. Small bump on the head. I'm fine, please stop worrying. " " Are you sure? I can take you home if you're not feeling well. ", He responded, moving closer once she scooted back. She bit her lip, feeling uncomfortable. Nodding in acknowledgement to the question, " I'm fine. Really I am. " Gina walked over with two trays of lunch. Looking back and forth between the two, " Is everything okay? " Hunter and Aliza smiled at her and separated. Gina frowned in confusion and sat in between them. Setting lunch down in front of Aliza. Then placing down her own. She shrugged off the tension. Starting to tell them both about a joke she heard in English. Daniel walked away from the lunch room doors. Having seen how Hunter reacted to Aliza. He growled under his breath. Heading to the teacher's lounge. Mr Mill intercepted him a few meters from the lunch room, " Daniel, be more careful! You nearly got caught in your classroom! You know the laws of this state. It's so easy to get caught up in romance. But at what price are you willing to pay for it?! " Daniel grimaced and avoided his hardened gaze, " I know Nick..it won't happen again. ", He murmured back and walked in to the lounge with him. He saw Nick nod slightly, from the corner of his eyes. Then the dreadful feeling of someone watching him. He looked up from the marble tiled floors. Catching Ms. Nunez's gaze, he gulped nervously. She smiled at him and waved. Motioning for him to come over. Little to his objection, Nick chuckled and dragged him over to the table, " Why hello Ms. Nunez. Nice to see you getting a long well with the school. " Ms. Nunez smiled politely at Nick and looked at Daniel, " I love it here. Everyone's been so helpful and nice. " ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sorry for the long wait!