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The Story Goes On
by:
TwilighT DovE

Chapter 1- Happy Couple

Aya's lying comfortably on bed, staring at the ceiling as she recalls the events that occurred in her life. Yes, she remembers everything—every heartache, every failure she had. She remembers the exact thing that happened to her during the plane crashed. It was a horrible memory but at least someone was there for her, even if she never asked him to. "Katase," she whispers as a smile creeps into her face. She's grown to love him over the years, why?—simply because he never leaves her and in him, she feels so loved.

It happened two years ago—the incident I mean—and it changed her life forever.

Out of selflessness and utter desperation to move on, Aya decided to continue her studies in California, away from him—from Rei. Before she left, she even explained things to her friends and made them believe that she was leaving for better education. She didn't want them to worry for her. But there were two people whom she couldn't hide the truth from—Rei and Katase.

"You're leaving because of Rei?" It was more of a statement than a question, but Aya meekly nodded her head. She did not look into Katase's eyes because she couldn't bear see the pain in his eyes—the pain she brought to him.

"I'm sorry," was all she could mutter as an apology for failing to give him back the love he have had for her. It was Rei she loved back then but if she would have had a choice of whom to love, she'd definitely choose Katase. But she had no choice and that is.

"You still love him after all," there was pain in his voice and Aya could very well tell it.

"I want to forget him," she said and for a while it seemed to her as though she was talking of the impossible. How could she forget Rei? He was the first person she ever loved, but he wasn't destined for her—never destined for her even from the start and that was why she was letting him go; she had to, even if it meant so much pain.

"I understand," Katase pulled her into a hug. He knew she was in pain but there was nothing he could do and so out of sheer understanding, he tried to accept her decision. "You won't be alone. I'll always be here." Aya looked up to meet his eyes filled with sincerity but at that time she didn't know he meant it literally.

The day of her departure came. Her friends bid him farewell but someone was missing—Rei wasn't there, typical of him. And yet she waited and made sure to sit by the window, somehow hoping that she'd see a glimpse of him—just a glimpse of him was enough. But he didn't come and eventually the plane flew up, up until the ground was out of sight.

She spent the whole time crying her eyes out, staring out the window spacing out. She didn't know how long it was, but suddenly the plane shook. At first it was just a little—not enough to wake her out of her trance, but it began shaking vigourously.

Everyone inside panicked, but Aya was so confused at the situation to even utter a word. She was so scared but someone tapped her at her shoulder. "What are you doing here, Katase?" She managed to ask despite the chaos.

"You won't be alone," was his reply. It was the exact words he said to her before she left. "I'll always be here." It was then that she realized that Katase followed her.

The plane started falling; falling off a seemingly endless pit. She was frightened but at least he was there trying to hold on to her despite everything. Then she hit something; it was hard. "Aya," was the last word she heard from him before she fell uncoisous with bleeding head

She woke up at a hospital bed and beside her, was him again—the person who never left her side. The only difference was that she remembered nothing about her past—nothing. Katase was wearing the hospital clothes as well and he was in an unlikely weak state too. But he tried to be there for her especially when the doctor told him she might have lost her memories. He wanted to be with her when she woke and to assure her that he'll be there for her.

She immediately trusted him not because he claimed to know her but because she could see the effort he exerted just to stay by her side despite his wounds. Eventually, both of them managed to get out of the hospital. Katase took her to his aunt's house where they stayed for two years.

"Can you tell me anything about my past?" Aya asked him curiously

"I can. But the parts of your life that I know are the ones where you've suffered so much; do you really want me to tell you those?"

"Well, then you can at least bring me back home."

"I'll bring you back home as soon as you remember everything in your past, but as for now, try to forget everything. After all that was the reason you decided to leave in the first place."

"But—"

"Do you want to go home?"

"Somehow"

"Okay, if that's what you want, but I'll stay here."

"Why?"

"Because I can't bear to see you back to the person who've hurt you so much and was after all the reason why you left." Katase reasoned out but she just couldn't understand what he meant by his words.

"What do you mean?"

"You really want to know?" Aya nodded firmly as an assurance that no matter how painful her past had been, she could take it. "You were just an ordinary teenager—your grades are high and you have remarkably good friends. But then one day you fell in love a popular jerk—yes, a jerk."

"I don't understand"

"First: he regretted your love for him bluntly; second: He was always so cold at you and he treated you as though you're a total waste of time to be with; Third: He pretended to like you when in fact he likes your best friend in the first place."

"What?" Her eyes widened as she heard his last words. "He—likes—my—best—friend?"

"Yes or at least that was what you told me." Katase turned her back on her to hide the sadness reflected in his face. All he wanted was for Aya to forget Rei and it wasn't because he wanted her to love him; he just didn't want Aya to go through the pain again.

"Now, do you still want to go home?"

"How 'bout my parents? They must be worried of me by now."

"We can tell them that you're alive but we'll tell them to keep it a secret from everybody else until you regain your memories."

"What if they don't agree?"

"I think they will, if we tell them the real reason why you decided to study in California."

"But—"

"It's your choice, Aya." He began walking away from her to give her time to decide. He knew it was a hard decision for her even if she had no memory, but he wanted the decision to be hers and hers alone.

"Why are you doing this?"

He stopped walking but didn't bother look back. "Because I want to protect you; because I care for you: and because," he paused to choose his words, "because I am your friend."

Aya smiled—it was a genuine smile, but he didn't see it. He was busy thinking for himself why he was doing everything for someone who could never love him back. "Thanks, Katase." He smiled on hearing his name. Perhaps, he just loved her so much that even if it hurt, he was willing to take it all.

That was the start of a wonderful relationship between them. As Aya's will, her parents were informed that she was still alive and although they were sad to know that Aya has lost her memories, still at least she was alive. It was Katase who told them the real reason why Aya decided to continue her study in California. They couldn't believe that their daughter almost died and all because she wanted to escape the pain of love. And that's apparently the reason why they agreed to keep her existence a secret until her memories return.

As months passed by Aya began to develop feelings for him who was always there for her. She started remembering bits of her past and at those times when her head ached, he was there. Just a year after the incident, he told Katase that she loved him. But he rejected her, not because he didn't love her but because he loved her so much. How ironic.

"Don't you love me Katase?" Aya asked with tears contained in her eyes.

"I do," was his reply as he cupped her face. "But I'll wait until your memory returns."

"But why," Aya said in a rather husky voice. She pulled herself away from him. She was wondering why her memories mattered so much to everyone—even to him. What did her memories have to do with her feelings? "Why are my memories that important to you! Why Katase!"

He lowered his head, to avoid her eyes. If she just knew how much he wanted to accept her. But it wasn't right, "Because only when you remember Rei can you decide if you really don't love him now." He walked past her, still with his head bowed low. "I'm sorry and I love you so much, Aya. That's why I'll wait."

Tears streamed down her face. How selfless could he be and for that she hated him. But somehow she was glad because he had once again proved to her how much he loved her. "Thanks and when that time comes I'll make sure to choose you."

His back was facing her and so she couldn't see the crystal-colored tears that streamed down his face. He knew Aya loved Rei so much and he wasn't sure if she'd really choose him when the time comes. But when, for the second time around, she'd choose Rei over him, he'd accept it as long as he'd see her happy. Perhaps that's true love.

Back to the present…

"Aya," she immediately sits straight up in bed as she hears her mother call her name from outside her room. "Katase's already here."

Happiness fills her whole being as she hears the name of her boyfriend. Obviously, she has chosen Katase over Rei. It's their first date as a couple and she's just so excited. "I'm coming."

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Rei and Yuuya are walking towards a famous restaurant for their interview. Yuuya keeps on blabbering about how excited and honored he is while Rei secretly wishes he'll shut up. Of course, Rei's used to his friend's blabbering but he's no mood right now and his patience is running low.

As they are walking, Rei catches a glimpse of a girl with black waist-length hair. Just like a reflex action from what his eyes have seen, his feet stop walking. In just a few second he finds himself staring at, "Aya." Deep inside him, he has this urge to go and approach her, but he can't and he won't because she's with someone else, "Katase."

There's pain in his eyes and so before anyone can notice it, he immediately takes his eyes of the happy couple. Come to think of it, he has never seen Aya smile the way she does at Katase, why?—because she was always hurting when with him.

Rei starts walking towards Yuuya who's been walking alone and talking to no one but air. He looks like a lunatic and suddenly realizes it when he notices that Rei isn't beside him. He begins searching for his friend only to find him walking far behind him. "Rei, where'd you?"

Instead of giving an answer, Rei goes further into embarrassing his friend. "It seemed like you enjoyed talking to yourself."

Yuuya's face goes all red, "It's your fault." He immediately changes the topic, "We'll be late, let's go."

Without a word Rei follows him from behind, determined to get as far as he can from them—from the happy couple.

Sorry if the plot is crappy anyway I don't know if Katase is really that good but heck I need him to make Rei suffer. Anyway this is not yet the end an don't worry Aya and Katase won't end up together. The next chapters will be filled with Rei-torturing moments so just wait up for those who want more of Rei's suffering.