Chapter 7: As it had to be

Jojo was slouched on the sofa, letting everyone notice about how much irritated, depressed and embittered he was. Indeed he had thrown a tantrum, or so it seemed: he even had his arms crossed and a very angry expression. It was like seeing a small kid got in a huff because he didn't get what he wanted. But none told him anything, why would they care?

Anyone who tried to help him simply ended up crying in frustration or annoyed because of how stubborn he was acting, (saying stupidly was something acceptable too, or even more): Yeah, Mana was dating a girl, all right, but he had never said that they were something more; and they weren't more than friends, but to Jojo it was the same: going out as friends or boyfriends…It was the same, they were enjoying together, right?

The girls were the ones who tried talking to him at first, they even tried to cheer him up by baking a who-cake, but it ended up on the floor, the sugar blue cream splattered all over the bedroom's floor, and the small nice candles broken.

Lehua had taken a candle and menaced Jojo saying that she was going to put it into…somewhere. Vienna stared in shock at her master piece. Pam and Hoku simply started picking up the pieces of cake and broken plate. After that they decided to give him time.

The next ones in try were Shamus and Andrew as well Michelle, who was often in their room; but the day they tried, Shamus cried his eyes out seeing how bad the pack member was, Michelle ended up leaving the room furiously seeing that he wouldn't listen anyone, and Andrew was trembling and howled every time Jojo gave them a negative.

Still Jojo slept with them, though he never said good night.

Then Mike, Marcus and Cody tried, but Jojo said that if they were going to leave soon, that it wasn't their matter.

Siris, Aaron and Koa also tried, but Jojo called Koa a traitor, called Aaron bland and told Siris that he was just pretending to feel something, that he was a cold hearted.

Also the Mosleys tried, but Jojo had things for everyone.

And the same happened with all of them, even with the new ones; well, except with Spike, Max and Marcus explained the pack that he used to have problems to control his anger and that it wasn't a good idea to prove him, so he was the only one who didn't try.

So there he was, feeling too proud to accept that Mana has always been his though he liked another girl.

That's why, when Mana arrived, he didn't even looked at the door.

-Hi back! Oh, hi! I'm Hoku- greeted Hoku.

-Hi Hoku, look, this is…-started Mana.

-Don't tell me… you're Sandy!

"Sandy?" thought Jojo and just then he stood up from his seat. He saw them getting into the living room as Hoku called the pack to come and meet her.

"Mana is smiling…" though Jojo noticing about it.

The truth was that Mana barely smiled at home since Jojo put all his efforts to make him believe that he hated him, like whenever Mana tried to talk to him, Jojo walked away, or whenever Mana sit to eat, Jojo took his plate to the kids bedroom and ate there. It hurt Jojo so much doing it! But knowing that Mana would feel the same made him feel… better?

Before he could snap from his thoughts all the pack was there, surrounding this girl, but Koa…

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"Sandy?" He thought just as Jojo in the moment that Hoku said her name. Instantly his cheeks blushed, for God's sake! He liked the girl his brother liked! A flashing memory of Camp Harmony came to his head: Mana's girl stolen by one of his best friends, his brother.

He couldn't do the same to Mana; he didn't deserve more pain that what he felt right then.

Since the day he met Sandy, her smile was the only thing he could think about, and also her cheerful spirit, it was somehow different to him: he was kind of serious and relaxed; she on the contrary seemed excited and energized. But for some odd reason, he liked her. Was it the spark in her eager eyes? Or maybe her floral perfume? Whatever it was, he simply liked her, and there was no solution for it. In fact he had called Holly, his ex-girlfriend, asking her for some help with it and she told him to go to Whoville town hall. It had no sense to drive there only for asking advices about how to forget her. When he got to her office, Holly told him:

-Look at me

-What?

-Look at me, and think about that girl

Koa did it and remembered her blue long and shiny hair, her soft fur…

-I'm sorry dear, but your case is impossible to solve- declared Holly.

-What… How do you know? –he asked her.

-Simply, you gave me that same look when we were together- she answered.

-What look? –chuckled Koa.

-You "in-love" look.

Koa drove back to the pack's house thinking hardly about it: how would he say it to Mana? How would his brother react?

It was better to finish this as soon as possible. He walked downstairs: it was then or never.

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The pack went into the kitchen where they could have some more space, and sat down. Jojo took a chair and sat in a corner of the kitchen.

-Mana told us about you, it's nice to meet you at last- said Cyrus.

-Yeah, he also had told me about you guys and how nice everything is here- Sandy said showing them here sincere smile.

In the corner Jojo scoffed.

The whole pack heard it and looked down. Mana and Sandy shared a look. Sandy nodded and stood up form the chair.

-So…You must be Jojo, right? –she asked Jojo getting to him.

-Do I know you? –he answered stupidly.

-Yeah, somehow. We talked some weeks ago, remember? Besides, Mana has talked to me about you.

-Huh, really? And what did he tell you? That he prefers you instead of me, for example?

-Jojo…-started saying Jonah.

-Tell us, Sandy, what did he told you about me? That you don't have to worry about me? That he's going to get rid of me so you two can be happy?

-Oh, somebody shut him up! –said Lehua grabbing her head.

-Jojo, if you let me explain…-tried Sandy. She was going to put her hands on his shoulders, but soon Jojo removed her arms and pushed her back.

Just then Koa got in the kitchen and saw what Jojo had done, but then Mana said -Could you stop acting that way? -; as he held Sandy.

They kept in silence. Then Sandy got closer and talked:

-You want to know what Mana told me about you. Then you will have to know that just in the couple of minutes that we spent driving here, I realised that loving somebody so much was really possible…

She slowly, put a hand over Jojo's shoulder, and this time he didn't rejected her. The tears came like in turbulence and became a thick knot.

-Jojo, you haven't lost him. I think that what he feels for me is simply…-she looked back to Mana smiling; -it's only a slight attraction compared to how much he loves you.

When she said that, Koa felt relieved.

-In fact, whenever he came for me, his eyes showed me that there was something wrong; it took more than five hugs to the trees to make his eyes smile again, but enough about me; I suppose that Mana can tell it to you. I hope that now you feel more willing to hear him.

Mana changed places with her and made Jojo lift his look.

-Jojo, it's been so much since we met, and you simply changed my life, well, you became my life. We've also gone through so much! It's a shame that you could think that I was capable to throw it all this way…

-I just…Oh Mana I was so scared to lose you! –Said suddenly Jojo hugging Mana's torso and crying; -I'm sorry acting that way, I'm sorry to everyone! I'm sorry for hurting you and thinking that if I acted that way you would realise how much I need you…

Mana chuckled. –Stupid who. Don't ever do it again, I never stopped loving you, I just liked her by the same time, yet that's too far from what I feel for you my raven-. And then Mana cupped Jojo's face and kissed him as all the pack howled. Sandy seeing this howled too and the pack looked at her in surprise.

-You've just howled…-said Koa.

-Yes, I thought it would be funny- she answered and flashed him. But that was until she realised who she was talking to and her cheeks got totally blushed.

Mana looked at them with a sly smile and then pushed her gently to where Koa was.

-You still have to pass the hardest test- whispered Mana before going back with Jojo.

Koa got astounded.

-Well, hi Koa…-she said looking to the floor and playing with her fingers.

-Hi Sandy-he answered shyly.

-I have to confess, that since the day we met I've been going every day to the supermarket waiting to find you, but…

Koa put a finger on her lips.

-Just tell me, are you something about Mana?

-We are just friends, besides that…

-Then, would you like to be my girl?

Then Sandy turned and crossed her arms.

-Oh, I'm sorry, I just…

-YES! –answered suddenly Sandy turning again and hugging him.

Another chorus of howls could be heard and just then it seemed as if a terrible nightmare had finally finished.


YAY! Koa has got finally girlfriend! And Jojo and Mana are together again.

Lehua: Hmm, the menace stills on… (Takes out the candle)

Jojo: O· o

Lehua: Hahaha, it's a joke! ¬_¬ But don't be so stupid next time.

How many of you agree? Well, now we just have to solve the case of the people leaving and the dates for the ball ^-^ ! I hope you enjoyed this chappie, my dear readers and friends. So now you know what to do right? READ, ENJOY, LOVE AND REVIEW!