A/N: This is my first ever fanfic so don't criticize my work too much, I'm sensitive. Please do not give me flames; I'm not ready for any of those. If I ever happen to misspell any words or if my grammar sucks, I only ask for your forgiveness. Please don't kill me if I mess everything up.

Disclaimer: I do not own Super Gals or any of its characters. But I do own this story. I'm just borrowing some of its characters.

Summary: Aya got hurt badly after witnessing Rei confess to Ran and decides to leave. After staying for years in America, she thought that she had already moved on, but sadly she wasn't even halfway over him. Then fate made their paths cross again.

It's Not Over

Chapter Four

...Aya...

I missed out on a lot of things ever since I left this place. But I didn't realize this until now. My eyes begin to water as I think about it. Today is just the most amazing day ever. To be able to see all my friends again is just bliss.

Everyone was practically here. We were laughing and talking and laughing again. I just can't believe that this is all happening. I never thought I could experience this again after I decided to leave. Everything was just perfect.

As all the laughter started dying down, my eyes begin to travel to a certain boy...no...scratch that. My eyes begin to travel to a man who was seated right across me. I unconsciously held my breath as my line of sight nears his eyes. And then, in that moment, our eyes met. I managed to give out a small smile as he nodded then looked away from me.

Was he looking at me this whole time? Sheesh. Cut it out Aya and give yourself a break. Don't get your hopes up. Remember, you've been burned before. It was nothing. It meant nothing. I inwardly shook my head as I dismissed the thought. I already have a boyfriend, one who loves me a whole lot. I sigh. Talking to myself really creeps me out sometimes. But then again, I can't help it.

Now that I think about it, I haven't exactly talked to Rei that much since I saw him earlier. I mean, all I did was simply say his name before Ran pulled me over. He looks somewhat different now. Alas! The wonders of aging. He looks so much more mature now. Everything about him practically screamed, "MAN," not boy. Well, with the broadness of his shoulder and the deepness of his voice, it really doesn't take a genius to figure out how much he has changed, physically. I sigh. I bet he already has a girlfriend now. Even with his looks before, he could already have anyone he wants.

He must be happier now. Without me always clinging to his side, no one was holding him back anymore. I laugh bitterly to myself. The pain was resurfacing again. I clench my fist, trying to hold back the tears that were threatening to fall as I begin to remember that day at the park.

"Aya," Ran trailed off, "Is there something wrong?"

"No," I replied as I shook my head, "Everything's fine. I'm just glad to be back," I faked a smile which everyone seemed to believe was genuine.

"Aww," I hear them say. Today is a happy day. I shouldn't worry them like I always did in the past. I am a new and improved Aya. A new and happier one.

Around ten in the evening, Miyu left. She had to attend to her family, she said. Then Mami, whom I remember was Yuya's girlfriend years ago, left next. I wonder why things never worked out between the two of them. But I guess it's alright cause they seem to be okay with being just friends now. Hmmm. Now that I think about it, what ever happened to Tatsuki. I forgot to ask Ran about him earlier. Well, I could ask her some other time.

I slowly made my way towards the patio, all the while, admiring the beauty of Ran and Yuya's garden. It was simply breathtaking especially with the moon painted high above the night sky and illuminating the world here below. I had been so preoccupied with my own thoughts that I didn't notice somebody walk up behind me.

"Hey," his velvet voice trailed off. I refused to turn to his direction for I know a blush had already made its way on my cheeks.

"Rei," I replied, watching him move smoothly towards the ledge before leaning on it.

"Hn," his signature line. It made me remember all the painful memories I had with him. Then, he turned and faced me. I drowned in his dark pools as I always did in the past. He still had such an effect on me even after all these years.

"Well..uhm," I bit my lip and looked down. With his eyes on me, it made me feel somewhat too conscious. Maybe I should just go back inside and help Ran and Yuya with whatever they are doing right now.

"I'm glad," I heard him say. I look up and faced him again. He looked so unreadable. What was he glad of?

"Excuse me?" I replied while taking a few steps towards him.

"I'm glad you're back," well, that was a shocker. I smiled as I regained my composure.

I was about to give a reply to Rei's statement, when my phone began ringing. And judging from the ringtone, I could tell it was Gilbert who was calling me. I sigh before pulling my phone out from my pocket.

"Gil?" I said, answering my phone after walking back inside to the living room.

"Babe," he began, "How're you doing over there?"

"Fine, I guess," I replied, looking back outside at the patio. Rei was still standing there, leaning on the ledge with his back facing me. He seems to be thinking. I look away, refusing to wonder what it was he was thinking about.

"Good. I just called to tell you I'll be coming home late tonight. So don't bother waiting up for me, 'kay?"

"M'kay,"

"I love you," I heard him say. I sigh.

"I love you too," I look up and turned to where Rei was at. His back was still facing me. I always dreamed of hearing him say those three words to me. Sadly, it still remains a dream.

With the call ended, I placed my phone back into my pocket. Then began walking back towards where I stood before the call.

"Your boyfriend?" Rei asked. He was looking up at the moon. He looked so beautiful, in a manly way. I was really tempted to say 'no' but that would be a total lie.

"Yeah." my voice trailed off. I looked down, feeling like the weight of the world was on my shoulders. I swallowed and took a deep breath while waiting for his response.

"I see," I heard him say after what seemed like forever to me. And before I knew it, I felt a warm hand pat the top of my head.

"Rei," I said as I slowly looked back up to him. For a moment there, I could swear there were tears in his eyes, but before I could confirm it, he had already begun walking back inside the house. I sigh. Perhaps what I said to him somewhat got through him and that he was hurting.

But then again, who was I kidding? He doesn't care. He doesn't hold any special feelings for me. Damn. I almost forgot, he only dated me out of pity. I shake the thought out of my head before I had the chance to break down in tears.


Rei…

I fled. I fucking fled and headed straight to the piss room. Dammit. I am such a fucking coward. Tsk. But then again, what was I supposed to do? She had a boyfriend. I sigh then run my hands through my hair while pacing back and forth within the room. Just when I thought I could finally get my chance with Aya, destiny decided to add a new factor.

Shit. Was this how Aya felt when I did what I did to her all those years ago? Then, I notice my reflection on the mirror. And damn it to hell, what the fuck are those on my face? Are those tears? Holy shit! This fucking sucks. This fucking hurts a lot.

I was suddenly pulled from my deep thinking when a familiar voice called out to me.

"Rei?" Yuya said from behind this looked door I am currently glaring at, "You there?"

"Fuck off," I replied, making sure a lot of venom was coated on my words. I hoped that he would get my pissed off mood and just walk away. But then again, this is Yuya we are talking about. He's as dumb as his girlfriend.

I was met with silence and for a while I thought that he really did get me but I was proved wrong when I heard his annoying voice again.

"You really shouldn't sulk there with only the toilet and the sink listening to your woes, Rei," he said. My lips automatically curled up in annoyance. So what if I was sulking in here? It was none of his fucking business.

I decided not to give him the satisfaction of eliciting a response from me and make it known to him. Yuya's really pushing a lot of buttons this time around. Stupid little prick. I face my reflection on the mirror again. I look like shit.

"Ran wants a small drinking session with Aya so I'm just gonna go ahead and get the wine while you keep sulking in there," he declared. He really seems to have a death wish, "But you can come along and drink with us if you happen to change your mind," I hate it when his words get to me.

The coldness of the water hitting my face seemed to have restored some of my dignity. After wiping my face with the towel and turning the faucet off, I decided to head out and face the woman who had been haunting my dreams each and every single night.

"Rei!" I heard my so-called best friend call out, "I'm so glad you decided to come join us"

I replied by sending him my coldest glare. But it would seem as if he has already become immune to my daggers of fury. Tsk.

And so, I was made to occupy the seat next to Aya, who was on the couch. I could feel her warmth. Fuck how it made my heart pound faster and all the blood I had flow straight to my dick. This is gonna be a long night. I sigh and hope that I make it through in one piece.

"So, Aya, how many boyfriends have you had there in the States?" I heard Ran ask the love of my life. I didn't make my interest be known by keeping my blank expression and sipping the contents of my wineglass.

"Huh?" Aya replied, clearly uncomfortable with the topic. I just hope she didn't have a truckload of dicks throughout her absence. That would really set me off. I really don't like other people touching what is mine.

I took a minute glance towards Aya's direction and admired her porcelain face and midnight blue hair. How I would kill anyone just to get a chance to run my hands through those pretty locks.

"Oh c'mon, Aya, you don't have to be shy," Ran encouraged, "We're practically family here," and so we waited for her reply.

"Well, I've only had one," Aya replied and took a sip from her glass, "And uhm, we're still together," she added and God how it felt like I had just been stabbed straight to my heart. And though I already knew beforehand that she had a boyfriend, it still hurt when she confirmed it. My mind then became filled with thoughts, or rather, scenarios on how to kill her fucking boyfriend.

"That's awesome, Aya," I heard Yuya say from across me. Stupid little backstabbing prick.

"So, how long have the two of you been together?" Ran asked, yet again. Damn this couple. They really are insensitive to the people around them. Can't they feel my presence and the hurt I'm currently feeling? I'm already a step away from jumping off a building.

"A month or so," Aya's voice trailed off. So that probably means that their relationship isn't that serious. Only skin deep. I could almost jump up for joy but that wouldn't be like me.

"A month?"

"Yup, but we've known each other for years. He's sort of the first friend I ever had there in the States," what the fuck? This is just fucking awesome. So she has a patient little asshole for a boyfriend. Well, whatever. I fucking saw Aya first and have waited for her far longer than he ever did. She is mine. Aya Hoshino belongs to only me.

And so my mind flew. I didn't want to pay any heed to whatever they were talking about. Is it too much for me to ask the heavens for Aya to look at me the way she did all those years ago? Is it too much for me to ask the heavens for another chance with Aya? And the list goes on. But one thought stands out the most. Am I already too late?


Aya…

"I better get going Ran," I said while placing my empty wineglass on the table in front of me.

"What?" she slurred, "Why so early?"

"Ran, it's already half-past midnight. It's so not early," I retorted, pointing to the wall clock across the room.

"Whoa!" she said while staring at the clock. Her cheeks were flushed because of the wine. I could tell my own cheeks were flushed too.

"Yeah, I know," I smiled then faced Yuya, "Thank you so much for the wonderful evening Yuya"

"It was a pleasure having you over for dinner Aya," he smiled, "I do hope we could all do this again sometime soon"

"Will do," with that, I stood up and prepared myself for departure. I secretly glanced at Rei. He was seated beside me and was simply staring at his glass of wine.

"Aya," Yuya spoke again and I turned to his direction.

"Hmm?" I replied, silently praying he didn't notice me looking at his friend.

"Are you going to ride a cab going back?" he asked. I paused and thought about it for a while.

"Well, yeah...I guess," I shrugged. I got here riding a cab so I'll leave here riding another cab. I sigh. Being carless sure has its disadvantages.

"You shouldn't," Ran said. Judging from the tone of her voice and the look on her face, I could tell she was dead-on serious. What was up with that?

"Why not?" I replied. I really wanted to go home now. I was getting kinda tired and not to mention, light-headed because of the alcohol.

"It's dangerous for a girl to ride a taxi at this hour alone," Yuya stated in a matter-of-factly tone.

"There has been an increasing number of reports of women being attacked filed at the station," Ran added, "I don't want you to be one of those women," whoa. I didn't know things were that serious.

"Then what do you suggest I do?"

"I'll drive you home," I heard an extremely familiar voice say. He finished all of his wine before standing up and motioning for me to follow him. I bit my lip. This is so not how I had expected the night would end.

To be continued...

A/N: I am so terribly sorry for the extremely long update and short chapter. I just got really busy with all my schoolwork. Phew. I just never knew that college would be so stressful. I'm just under a lot of stress as of the time being so please do send reviews to help lessen my suffering cause I really feel like ending my own life right now. Well, not exactly. I still have a lot of goals/dreams needed to be achieved. But seriously, do send me reviews. I really, really, REALLY appreciate it. ^-^

And to the reviewers, thank you for your never-ending support. I will try to update a lot more frequently this time around.