Taste of Secrets

Chapter Twenty Two

"Dealing with some non-important stuff," I responded, grabbing a fry from the plate. "Does 'Non-Important stuff' mean Daniel," Jack said. "Yep," I replied, "My ex-boyfriend what's to get back together." The three boys furrowed their eyebrows. "Wait ex?" Randall asked, shifting his gaze towards me. "Well," I sighed, "He's not really my ex. I just told him once he stops acting like a dick, I'll reconsider." I took a sip of water. 

"but I'm not sure if that's ever going to happen," I added. "Well, I'd hate to change the subject on Y/N's douche in her life, but..." Jack trailed, "Now I know why Vera wants to send me." Jack turned the book around so Ham-radio, Randall and I could see the book. Hamish pushed the book towards himself and read on of the pages. "You're a hostage?" Hamish said. 

"Yes," Jack nodded, "Alyssa and I were offered 'Freely' to ensure the safety of the Promethean Delegation while they confer with the opposing party." 

"This is such a waste of time. The Order's just slowing us down," Randall said, "We should've done 10 stupid things (GIF Above) things by now to get Lilith back."

"Don't worry," I put a hand on his shoulder, "We're going to do plenty of stupid things, I can promise you that."

"So many stupid things," Jack added. "But for now," Hamish sighed, "We let the Order do the heavy lifting, then we get our stuff back." I nodded along and sipped the fruit cocktail that one of the waitresses brought over. "Yeah," I said, "Then we're free to focus on Lilith."

"If you see her locker..." Randall trailed, pointing to Jack. "or Midnight's," Hamish added. "I'll grab them," Jack said, "I promise. There is something you guys can do for me." I looked at him, confused. "I'm supposed to be taking that Ethics exam tomorrow morning," Jack added. 

"Oh shit," I said, "I totally forgot about that." 

"So you want help cheating at Ethics?" Hamish questioned, raising his eyebrows. The waitress walked over and switched my fruit cocktail for a glass of water. I looked at her and gave her a thankful smile. "He gets the irony," I said, "but this grade will keep up our scholarships." Jack looked at me, pointing to me in agreement. "I know the material, but I just can't be there to take the test," Morton continued. 

"How would we even take the exam for you?" Randall inquired, waving the straw around. "That's easy," another voice popped up in the conversation. The three Knights and I looked at Gabrielle, shocked as to when she had come into the conversation. "Oh, hey, babe," Jack said, "Um, we...uh, were just...." 

"We're studying," I said, but was soon interrupted by Randall's loud slurping noises from the straw. I glared at him and hit his shoulder. "Can the shit," Gabrielle retorted, "I know you've got your memories back." 

"Oh! What gave it away?" I said in a sarcastic tone then looked at Jack, "Was it the hair?" 

"Oh yeah, you changed your hair," said Randall, tilting his head. Gabrielle sat down on the free chair and put her purse on her lap. "I figured it out because I'm brilliant," she said, "and baby Tom Cruise here is a terrible liar." She grabbed my glass of water and started drinking it. "Plus," she sighed, "Ms. Robin Hood over here gave away the fact that she can use a bow and arrow." I tilted my head at her comment. "and the hair didn't help," Gabrielle soon added. 

"You do realize there's four of us and only one of you," I said, leaning forward. 

"Oh please," she rolled her eyes, "Like you could take me." 

"Pft, I could totally take you," I said. Randall looked at me and shook his head. "I'll keep your secret, under one condition," she said, "You take my Ethics exam too." Randall scoffed, lowering his head. "or else I tell the Grand Magus," Gabrielle finished. "My mother already knows," I said. "Then..." she trailed, "I'll tell Kepler and she'll kill Vera."