Chapter 3: Surprise

Ann: Yo.
Me: Hahaha I just put White, the little kitten in the washing machine :D
Karen: O.o Its so noisy and that's the reason.
Me: Oh, Hello guys. Have some cookies and milk. :D They're in the corner. -points to cookies and milk-
Ann: Your Uncle's Cat is annoying! It always meows! Now I can't try to do my summer homework D:
Me: Oh shush Ann. It's just a little kitten.
-turns to audience- Want to know what it looks like? Its white and has blue eyes.
Claire: Her uncle also always put it in the washing machine.
-Audience Laugh-
Me: :D Of course! That's the only place it can't escape! It also tried to go on the sofa by jumping, but it fell. XD Its name is White.
Rick: /
Me: So Ricky, enjoyed chapter 2? :D
Rick: Why did you make me a bit seductive?

Me: I didn't. It's just making you a bit flirty XD
White: Meow, Meow. On with the story!
Me: Hey, White was helped to get out by my uncle D: (Earlier)

"Hey! What do you think you're doing?" Claire yelled, embarrassed that Rick was carrying her. Rick chuckled, kissing her gently on the cheek.

"I'm carrying you, why?" He asked as Claire turned red.

"Hey, why did you even kiss my cheek? Are you cheating behind Karen's back?" She asked.

Rick sighed. "We are not together. She got drunk in a drinking contest with Duke, and she asked me if we could talk in private. She suddenly kissed me in the mine, and I didn't know why."

Claire sighed in relief. "Oh."

Rick continued. "I actually don't like her, just being her best friend is Ok. I already like somebody else."

Claire's heart dropped.

"Um..Sorry for asking, but, who is this.. Someone?"

Rick chuckled. "Why? You jealous?"

Claire's face turned red.

He chuckled again. "Sorry, But, It's a secret."

Claire was speechless.

He chuckled.

"Um, please put me down.." Claire said, blushing.

At 24th of Fall, Claire went to the beach to relax after work. As she passed by the seaside lodge, she remembered Kai. He was a kind boy, and Popuri likes him. Claire knew that He likes Popuri too.

She missed her best friend Kai.

Popuri and Kai belong together.

She smiled, Kai was her best friend secretly. She kept that secret from Rick, as he would lecture her everyday to remember to stay away from him, but Kai's a good friend.

When she was down and sad in Summer, Kai would emerge from the Seaside Lodge to see what's going on and if it's Claire crying, he would comfort his best friend with a hug.

"Yo! Hey Claire!"

Claire rose her head to see who it is. Her eyes widened in shock.

"Kai?"

"Yes, it's me!" He exclaimed happily.

Claire quickly ran over to her best friend and gave him a hug.

"What are you doing here? It's not Summer yet! It has just ended." Claire said, releasing him.

"Well," he said, rubbing the back of him neck sheepishly. "I'm here to see Popuri, my new girlfriend."

Claire smiled in happiness, knowing her two best friends are now a couple.

"Aww, that's so cute!" She cooed.

Kai blushed in embarrassment as he took her hand.

"Can you come accompany me?" He asked, shyly.

Claire's eyes widened in surprise. "Uh-oh, Rick might not be happy..."

Kai looked at her worried. "I know."

Claire stood there, thinking.

"I know!"

"Huh?" Kai asked.

"I'll invite Popuri to come with me to the beach. But, there is a surprise." She said, doing jazzed hands.

"Oh."

Claire went to the Poultry Farm, looking for Popuri.

"Hey Claire, what are you doing here?"

Rick looked at Claire as she stood there, looking around. Rick raised an eyebrow.

"Looking for something?"

Claire looked at him. "Where's Popuri? I came to ask her something."

"Popuri is upstairs. Wanna see her?"

Claire nodded and went inside. She scurried to Lillia.

"Oh, hi dear. Is something the matter?"

Claire nodded. "May I please go upstairs and talk to Popuri?"

"Oh. Sure you can. She's upstairs in her room."

"Hey Popuri! I have a surprise for you!"

Popuri rose her head excitedly. "W-what is it?"

Claire grabbed her wrist gently. "Let's go! Your surprise is waiting for you at the beach!"

"Oh? Ok!"

"Mom, Rick, I'm hanging out with Claire!" Popuri yelled, almost at the door.

"Sure sweetie! Be back before dinner!" Lilla's voice squaked.

"Here we are!" Claire said, uncovering her eyes.

"Kai?" Popuri asked, a bit shocked before running to him and hugging him.

"Thanks Claire! You're the best!" She said, running off to play with Kai. Claire laughed, waving and sighing, "Those kids.." She said, giggling.

Here. :D -runs and gets sandwhich- I am hungry Dx

Anyway, hope you enjoyed the chapter. For Popuri x Kai fans out there xD I don't like Kai much, but.. PopurixKai's okay. xD

Want some cookies? -gets a plate of cookies and throws-

EDIT: [July 2, 2012] {Anyway, me is pissed that I am staying at the hotel instead of my favorite comfty bunk bed. :O}

Anyway, Please review while I weep in a corner. D': [xD] Thankies!

Question of the Chapter: Who do you think Rick likes? :D