Today is Monday... For every student, it's just another day of school. No let me rephrase that. For any NORMAL student, that is. But as you all know, I'm not normal. I'm far from it actually. It's been exactly 2 days since I revealed my secret identity to Olivia and 3 days since I faced that weird werewolf monster, that actually turned out to be the school bully. And to top it all of my "superior" aka Mr. Steinn wants me to act as if everything's normal and just keep an eye on a potential man-eating monster?! I think it's fair to say I'm a little on edge today...

New York, Queens

Kew Gardens Hills Academy

11:20

"Now if we switch this formula here..." Mr. Myers spoke as the squeaking sound of the marker against the whiteboard was apparent through every stroke of his hand.

*Tap tap tap tap tap tap*

But yet another unfamiliar sound accompanied those of the teacher's. It was none other than Aaron's leg that was bouncing uncontrollably making a tapping sound on the floor of the chemistry lab.

What is Brad doing now? What if he turns into a monster and massacres all of his class?!

Aaron's thoughts were obviously far from the subject of chemistry as his shaky leg showed no sign of stopping any time soon. Mr. Myers cleared his throat as he looked at the teenager's way before continuing on with his lecture.

"What's wrong with you, man?" JJ whispered almost immediately after the teacher turned to the board.

"Do you wanna go to the bathroom?" Will chimed in as they asked their friend who was sitting between them.

"No guys... I'm good." Aaron said as he shook his head and fell back in thought.

If he turns inside the school will I be able to stop him? I have my suit with me but what if he goes for me first and I don't have the time to change?! Will I have to reveal to everyone that I'm Wraith in order to beat him?!

"Beckett." A stern voice made his way to his ears, dragging him forcefully out of his thoughts. Finally focusing on what was in front of him, he realized that the class had shifted its gaze towards him, with his teacher being no exception, as he gave him an angry glare.

"Yes... sir?" Aaron said in a question-like tone as Mr. Myers sighed deeply.

"I don't remember you having Restless Legs Syndrome, kid. So keep it down please. Whatever it is you're concerned about, you need to put it aside and focus, here." He spoke in a somewhat scolding tone as he pointed at the board with his black marker.

"Yes, Mr. Myers. I'm sorry." Aaron lowered his head apologetically as he stuffed his hand inside his bag and retrieved a water bottle.

Seriously, what the hell am I doing? I seriously need to calm down!

Aaron thought something along those lines as he removed the cap of the bottle and brought it to his mouth.

*knock, knock*

Suddenly there was a knock on the door, and after Mr. Myers' approval, it swung open revealing an all too familiar face. "Hey, teach." A raucous and flat voice echoed throughout the room, accompanied by a big and brawny figure that stepped inside.

"What brings you here, Brad?" The teacher asked as Aaron chocked on the water he was about to gulp down.

"Hey easy, man!" JJ patted his back stifling back a laugh.

"...Ms. Collington asked me to deliver these papers to class A-2." Brad explained after he glanced angrily at Aaron who was busy catching his breath.

"Oh Ms. Collington... give her my regards, then Brad." Mr. Myers spoke with a smile, which started whispers between the students.

"Suuure..." The brawny teenager replied half-heartedly as he let the stack of papers he was holding down on an empty desk and strode out the lab.

That seriously gave me a heart attack... But he looks pretty normal so I guess I should at least try to calm myself down a bit, right?

Aaron sighed deeply as he tried to shift his focus on the whiteboard instead.

New York, Queens

Kew Gardens Hills Academy

11:45

"Ah... I'm seriously no good..." Aaron spoke in a disappointed manner as he splashed water, coming from the bathroom's sink, on his face. "No matter how hard I tried I couldn't concentrate one bit during Mr. Myer's lesson..." He continued talking to himself as he walked outside the bathroom and almost collided with an all too familiar figure. "Olivia!" He said as his eyes lit up for a second.

"Hey, I've been looking all over for you!" The girl in front of him exclaimed.

"What's up?"

"What was up with you during Mr. Myers' class? No, actually you've been acting weird all day. Did something happen?" She voiced worriedly as Aaron's face tensed up again.

Should I tell her? I mean, even if she knows I'm Wraith I can't tell her EVERYTHING, right? Or maybe I should? I mean he's potentially dangerous so warning her about him doesn't exactly sound so bad...

"Earth to Aaron?" Olivia waved a hand in front of his face making him snap out of it.

"You've been spacing out all day... If there's something I can help with-" "Okay I'll tell you..." Aaron spoke while cutting her off and seized her shoulders.

"W-What?" Olivia muttered in a flustered tone as Aaron looked left and right through the corridor that had only a few students hanging about during break.

"But we need somewhere more private..." Aaron muttered in a low voice as he absentmindedly dragged Olivia with him to the men's bathroom.

"Hey that's the men's-" "Shhhh" He cut her off again as she tried to protest, bringing a finger to his lips. This time Olivia blushed all her way up to her neck.

"Do you remember that werewolf monster running around town a few days back?" The young man asked in a low tone as Olivia nodded in agreement.

"Well that monster is actually Brad..." Aaron said in an even lower voice than before.

"WHAT?!" She unconsciously exclaimed loudly.

"SHHHHH!!!!" Aaron on the other hand was trying to shush her.

"You're telling me Brad is THAT monster?!" Olivia repeated after his words with an extremely confused expression.

"Can't you just keep quiet?!" Aaron whispered as loudly as possible

"What about Brad?" JJ, who had stepped inside the bathroom a few seconds back, asked in a confused manner.

Suddenly, Aaron's face became white as a sheet.

When did he get in?! How much did he hear? Is he a ninja or something?! Aaah... It's over... My life's over... I'm 100% doomed!

"Uhm, we were just talking about how much of an asshole he is! Haha!" Olivia tried to brush the subject away.

"Really? And you had to come all the way to the men's bathroom? By yourselves? Hmm, there's something fishy going on here!" JJ crossed his arms and stroked his jaw like a detective.

"Fishy?! HAHA! You and your jokes, JJ!" Aaron tried to laugh it off, beads of sweat rolling down his forehead.

"Ah, I get it..." JJ nodded to himself.

Oh no...

"Aaron, are you by any chance..."

Oh crap... He's found me out! It's over! Damn you, men's bathrooms! It's all your fault! Maybe we should have gone to the women's...

"...Dating Olivia?!" JJ pointed at the both of them, finishing his deduction of the case like a master detective.

Huh? Wait... Huh?! Was that it? Thank god he's an idiot!

"Haha! No wa-" "Oh no, you found us out!" Olivia cut Aaron off, as she actually gave JJ the completely wrong idea of the situation.

WAIT WHAAAAAAAAT?!

Aaron was screaming inside his head while his eyes were opened so wide they might have actually popped out.

"The truth is we didn't want anyone to know... so can you keep it a secret?" Olivia brought her index finger to her lips as she spoke softly.

"Haha! I knew it! Don't worry kids, love is a beautiful thing! I won't say a word." JJ voiced animatedly as he nodded. "...But you should pick a better spot next time..." The teenager continued as Olivia gave him a nod and dragged her pretend "boyfriend" out of the bathroom, who was still in complete and utter shock.

...

"What have you done...?" Aaron sat on the staircase, clutching his head with his hands.

"Hey, that was the only way we could have weaseled out of THAT situation!" Olivia explained while crossing her arms over her ample chest.

"Was it really...?" Aaron replied with a sigh.

"Are you so against the idea of dating me? Even if it's fake...?" Olivia blushed and looked the other way as she spoke.

To be frank, dating Olivia sounds like a dream... But I'd prefer it if I was dating her for real if I'm being honest...

"I can't say I'm against it..." The teenager replied as he felt heat rise to his face.

"Then, all's good." She turned to him and gave him a small bashful smile.

"So this is where you were, Aaron." Another clear and upbeat voice echoed through the hallway right above to staircase. The pretend "couple" reluctantly shifted their gazes towards the source of the sound.

Seriously, why's everyone looking for me today?

"Sarah?" Aaron said in a question-like tone while Olivia narrowed her eyes and curled her lips up in a somewhat tense and angry smile.

"Oh, and Olivia Marshall as well. Perfect timing." Sarah seemed to wear the same expression as the blonde girl, as she addressed her.

"Friday's my birthday, so I was wondering if you could come to my party. I'll be having it at my house and I've already invited a bunch of your classmates as well. If you're interested here's my address..." The black-haired girl slipped Aaron a small piece of paper which he took with a dumbfounded expression. "...Oh and of course, you're welcome there too, Olivia." She continued in a disinterested manner as she turned to the girl. "Now then, I'm busy, so I'll be off." Sarah addressed both of them politely as she left.

"What was that all about?" Aaron said as he looked at the piece of paper in his hands.

"You're not thinking of going, are you?" Olivia looked at him with narrowed eyes.

"I... don't know, actually. I think there's something important that I'm missing here..." He said as he fell in thought.

"Important...? Anyway, we better get back to class." The teenage girl announced as she made for the classroom and Aaron followed behind her.

Sarah's address? Sarah's address...

He thought long and hard as he continued looking at the piece of paper. Suddenly, he was reminded of a phone call he had with the police chief the other day.

"Wraith, I know that the monster incident will most likely need to take priority, but I also need you to look into Crane a bit more. Find out anything you can about him. We need all the evidence we can get at this point..."

Was what she said during the phone call. Meaning he HAD to look into Crane sometime in the near future. And with the situation with Brad staying as is he had to prioritize more solid leads. But an opportunity has just fell right into his lap.

If Sarah is Crane's daughter then they must be living together. Which means if I go to her party and sneak into his office I might be able to find something related to his underground work...

"I might have to attend this party after all..." He said to himself while stuffing the paper in his pocket.