Chapter 6: Rivalry, Rivalry and Air quotes.

It's been a week and everybody is accustomed to the new neighbors. And a special flower shop had opened just by the beach everyone had welcomed the pink cutie named Lyla. And everything had been back too normal. Ann was visiting the café perhaps four, no five times a day. And still Carl remained clueless. Kurt had become fast friends with Mary and was there all the time. Cliff and Gray had been acting very strange, they were giving flowers to Jane everyday, she regarded this as nothing, but a sweet gesture. But today was judgment day.

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Jane had just woken up and stared at the calendar. She circled it in a huge heart a month ago after Popouri told her what it was about. She smiled and wondered who would she choose to dine with. A knock came on her door.

" Hello" Gray said. "I brought some flowers for you."

"Again? You know flowers don't die quickly" Jane said

"Yeah.., do you like them?" Gray asked.

"Love them." She replied. "Come in. It's quite cold."

"Thanks." Gray said.

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Before I tell you what happens next. I will tell you why Gray and Cliff are acting so strange, besides the festival.

It was a week ago when around the time of our last chapter. Gray had just fallen asleep and Cliff tip-toed to his Diary.

Dear Journal

Jane came over again, she came to introduce two new villagers. Great, more competition, but I think Jane doesn't like them because she gave me some baked corn, my favorite. She's so sweet. I almost burned myself after she left. Grandpa threw a fit and I just left to go to the library. It always calms me. I thought maybe I should visit Jane, but she was with those boys. In a week is the festival. Maybe I should invite her too eat with me and my grandpa. Or maybe she'll be nice and dine with them instead. I still think about that kiss. I'll never forget it... Great Cliff is back. I don't know what's wrong with that guy. He goes to that church like 24/7. He seriously needs some help. (Cliff: What? Excuse me Mister. Why won't you love me??)

From Gray

P.S Cliff I know your reading my Journal. I'm watching you. (Cliff: …..)

"Hello Cliff" Gray said.

Cliff jumped screaming.

"This isn't it." Quickly putting Gray's journal back.

"YOU'VE BEEN READING MY JOURNAL!" Gray shouted

"C'mon it's a D-I-A-R-Y." Cliff said

"It's a place where I express my feelings." Gray said defensively.

"In other words a diary." Cliff said. (Cliff was showing a very dark side.)

" Whatever." said Gray Putting his diary. (Gray: JOURNAL) journal (whatever.) away.

"Gray, how much do you love Jane?" Cliff asked.

"Shouldn't you know, reading my journal and all." Gray said.

"You always mention, How pretty and sweet she is. Especially on Page 19 you see." Cliff said pointing at a page in Gray's book.

"Oh yeah… WAIT!" Gray said pulling away the book.

"The answer?" Cliff asked.

"I love her she's the only one for me." Gray said

Cliff looked at him, He knew Gray meant it, just by looking at him.

"You love her too?" Gray asked.

He didn't know what to say, but his face said it all.

"Well, The only thing to do is…… I CALL DIBS!" Gray shouted.

"You can't do that!" Cliff said

"Because?" Gray asked

"You can't call "dibs" on girls." Cliff explained.

"And you can't use air quotes." Gray said

"Whatever. This is the way we'll settle it. Whoever she asks to dine with in a week has her forever." Cliff said.

"Kai?" Gray asked.

"Aw, Man He likes her too?" Cliff said.

"You are completely clueless." Gray said chuckling.

" Hey what he doesn't know won't hurt him." Cliff said smiling innocently.

"I like where you're going with this." Gray said "Deal."

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And that's how it started. Pride, what a stupid thing to fight over. But will Jane ever notice this. And WHAT ABOUT KAI? So many questions, one very lazy author. Until next Time!

Sneak peek: The author finally decides to make me date somebody. (Hey what are you doing here?) Ok got to go!