Tazusa woke up with a start. Her dream ended so soon. She wished she could stay with her Pete longer. She yawned as she looked at her cell phone; it was only 6 o'clock in the morning. She still has 2 hours to prepare for school. She groped for her school bag. She knew that she was not able to do her homework in Algebra and English last night.

When she finally got her notebook, she read what her Algebra homework was. Study pages 57-60 and answer the exercises on pages 61-62. She scratched her large eyes to see if she was still dreaming but to her dismay, it was the reality. She left her Algebra book in her locker! Maybe it was good that Pete left her early so she could do her homework at school. Then, she took her notebook on English. Get a commercialized image and write an essay explaining what have you understood. She got up and took a bath. She needed to go to the school early and do her homework.

As soon as she was finished taking a bath, she quickly looked for newspapers and magazine downstairs. She cut 3 commercialized images and decided to choose which one she should use to make her essay. She took the images in her hands and went upstairs. She placed them in her bag as well as 2 sheets of bond paper and glue. She checked her schedule so that she won't forget anything else before she leaves. "Yosh! School and homework, here I come!"

"Yuji, I'm leaving for school now." Tazusa said as she went out.

"Eh? It's still early!" Yuji exclaimed.

"The sky must be falling." Yoko whispered as she looked outside the dining window.

"Hey, I heard that, Yoko." Tazusa glared at her little sister. Yoko quickly hid behind the curtains with a sweat drop on her head.

"Take care now!" Yuji said, coming out of the house.

Tazusa waved back and walked slowly on her way to the school. Mika might arrive early since she will be one of the cleaners for today. Tazusa thought. She had been in a good mood even if Pete left her earlier than expected. She knew there was a reason for him to leave her and for her to wake up so early. As she reached the school, it seemed deserted since few students have arrived. A cold wind blew her hair and her skirt away. She could hear the leaves rustling on the ground. Few windows have lights at the moment. She looked at their classroom and she was relieved to find out that someone has already arrived. She quickly went upstairs and found her best friend cleaning the board.

"Ohayou!" Tazusa greeted as she slid the door.

"O – Ohayou, Tazusa?" Mika greeted. She could not believe her eyes! Tazusa came early! She removed her eyeglasses and wiped them. Then, she put them back and saw Tazusa with her arms crossed – meaning Mika should stop pretending that she was dreaming.

"Eh – I thought you were having nice, sweet dreams. How come you arrived early?" Mika said, half-laughing.

"Well, I am still having those dreams but I wake up too early today and I realized that I was not able to make my homework yesterday. So I decided to do it here, knowing you will be arriving early today." Tazusa explained. She lay down her bag and went out to get her things from her locker.

As she was getting her things, something fell down. It was a picture from her competition last year. She was standing on the kiss and cry stage, wearing a maid-like pink dress. She could remember the moment her lips touched Pete's. It seemed that he was really alive at that time.

Meanwhile, back at the heavens, Pete came out of God's room with a puzzled expression. The enormous golden door closed behind him. Several souls were waiting for their turn to speak to the Almighty Father. Pete slowly glided on his way back to his room. He did not know if he would be pleased or depressed. He would be thrilled to see his Tazusa again, but then, consequences await him. He did not know how to tell the news to Tazusa. He still has to wait for night to come. He went back to his room and looked at the small silver clock on top of the television monitor. It was 7 o'clock in the morning. He has to wait for 15 more hours to bring the news to his beloved. He opened his television screen and watched his Tazusa working on her homework.

"Thanks for your help in Algebra. Now, all I have to do is my English. What's yours?" Tazusa said as she kept her Algebra notebook back to her bag.

Mika scratched her eyes and yawned. "Well, it is a picture of a mother and a daughter speaking thru phone. They seem pretty distant from each other yet they feel so close when they speak." Mika showed her essay to Tazusa.

Tazusa scanned the essay and then, gave it back to her best friend. She was having a hard time to start her essay. Mika looked at the image Tazusa chose. It was a girl and a boy, sitting on a bench. They were staring at the home in front of them. Mika started the first sentence followed by Tazusa making the next several sentences.

Finally, Tazusa was finished and the class is almost complete. The class will be starting in any minute. Tazusa stretched her arms and yawned. She embraced her best friend and felt very grateful for what Mika has done.

Then, the day started to turn into night. Tazusa was in a good mood as she headed for her room. She had made her homework and got a perfect score! She should start listening to her Pete. It made her feel great and forget for awhile that she is really lonely without him. She lied down on her bed and fell asleep. At last, her favorite time has arrived! Pete slowly appeared before her. He welcomed her with a smiling greeting. She came running into his arms cheerfully. Pete was glad to see her smile again. It has been a long time since she had smiled.

Pete held her face close to him and whispered, I was given a chance to go back. That's why God called me earlier. He told me the great news!

Tazusa was filled with tears of joy. She embraced Pete tightly. She had never been so happy in her life! She pushed him gently and looked at his handsome face, "When is it?"

"Before that – there's something you need to know." Pete started. He looked away from her; he suddenly felt miserable. Tazusa can tell it with his expression.

"What is it?" Tazusa asked. "You're scaring me. Tell me."

"There are consequences that await us both." Pete explained. "I will forget that I met you. I will forget the moment I spent on earth as a ghost." Tazusa's eyes widened. She thought that she would at last be with him. She looked down and listened intently. "You are given a week to make me remember everything. If you fail," Pete stopped. He could not say it.

Tazusa looked up to him, waiting for the next words he would say. "If I fail?"

"Well, I – I will return to heaven and will not see you ever again, not even in dreams." Pete said miserably. Tazusa embraced him once again. It is as if she doesn't want him to go.

"I – I will wait – for you." Tazusa sobbed. "But I – think – I like it much better if – you would just stay here in my dream – than forget we ever met."

"I was given a chance. I can't ignore it." Pete smiled weakly. "I will find you even if I do forget you. I promise." He brushed his fingers on Tazusa's long hair.

"And I – I promise that I will do everything to make you remember me." Tazusa said, finally smiling. "Am I not or am I a 10 Billion dollar beauty?"

"That's the spirit!" Pete grinned. He held Tazusa's soft face and touched her lips. Soon, their faces were close to each other. They closed their eyes and feel each other's lips touched.

Okay. So far, so good. What do you think of this chapter? What do you think will happen to Pete and Tazusa? Can they take the opportunity that they will meet again? Or will they both fail on what they promised? Well, continue to read if you want to find out! XP By the way, thanks for the reviews!