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Here's chapter 7! I hope you guys like it! Thanks for allll the reviews!


Akari's POV

Finally, Autumn made its appearance. The leaves on the trees were changing colors from green, to yellow, to red, to brown, and falling all over the place in the slow breeze of wind. It was early morning, I sat on my front porch on the steps with a small blanket wrapped around me and hot chocolate in my hands waiting for the sun to rise.

It had been 3 weeks since Chase and I started dating. He's made me so happy. Or content? I cant help but think that there's something missing. Like I'm not me anymore. I sighed as I reminisced about Luke and I. I wish I knew how he was doing. Soon, I think id have to sneak up the forest to get some herbs. Maybe I could catch a glimpse of him? If that slut Selena wasn't around.

I sipped some of my hot chocolate and stared in amazement at the colors of the sky before me. The darkness was gradually turning a bright orange. I loved watching the sun rise. I couldn't wait to grow older, get married to someone I loved, and have them sitting right here beside me. With his arms wrapped around me to keep me warm. That's all I wanted. I couldn't wait for it to happen. Maybe that could be Chase?

Once the sun had risen, I walked back inside to get ready. I put on a few extra layers. It felt like it'd be a cold day today! I laced up my shoes and walked out the door. I looked down to see a red rose lying on my front porch. I picked it up. It was absolutely beautiful! It was so healthy looking! I smiled to myself as I stroked the sides. I looked around to see if there was anyone around. All I heard were footsteps running off. I'm not sure what direction. There was no one in sight. "I bet it was Chase!" I danced around my house a moment before placing the rose into a vase filled with iced water. I happily went on my way to finish my daily farm chores.

"Ohh, Akari!" I heard some one yell. I looked up after watering my last egg plant to see Renee and Kathy walking up the path to my house. I waved them over. "Hey guys! How've ya been? I miss you guys!" I gave them a huge hug. "Hi, Akari! We've been good! How bout you? Answered Kathy. "I'm good!" "So, Akari, Kathy and I were wondering if you'd be interested in a big group dinner tomorrow? You can bring Chase." "Sure! That's be great Renee!" Kathy interrupted, "But, Akari, it'll be You and Chase, Renee and Toby, Owen's going with me, and… Luke and Selena. Is that okay?" I paused for a moment and thought. I couldn't stand Selena, BUT I would be able to see how Luke was. After all, he was my best friend. Until she stole him from me. I nodded. "Yep! That'll be great!" They stared blankly at me for a moment. "Akari, are you sure?" "Why wouldn't I be, Renee?" "Well, Akari, I don't know if you're aware of this; however, Renee and I are, but you kind of have a thing for Luke. Yet, Luke is taking Selena. The enemy." I shook my head. "I do NOT have a thing for Luke. I'm with Chase, remember?" Kathy and Renee looked each other in the eyes as if they were secretly talking through their minds. Then, Renee laughed. "Okay, Akari. I'm glad you don't like Luke! You know Selena will be all over him! She'll be kissing him and hugging on him. They might even sneak to another room for a while. I wonder what they'll do there…" she said as she tapped her finger against her chin and looked towards the sky as if she were thinking. "I'm glad you won't be jealous, Akari! That'd just ruin the whole dinner! Which is at Toby's, by the way." I rolled my eyes. I could feel my heart burst with sadness and anger. "Guys, I don't care! I'll just do all that with Chase and see how Luke likes it. I bet Luke wont even care. He never cared. It's always been Selena, Selena, Selena. I'm glad they're happy together! I hope he loves her! AND I hope I do see them do all of that, that way I can get over hi-" Whoops. They looked at each other and smiled. Renee placed her hand on my arm. "Akari, if you just talk to Luke, I bet you'll find out he feels the same." I shook my head. I held back my tears. "No, he doesn't. he loves Selena. I have to move on and forget him. I have to." They both nodded. "Okay, Akari. The dinner starts at 6. Wear something nice. Just listen to what Renee said Akari. You should really try talking to him. What makes you think he's happy without you?" Before I could even think of anything to say, they walked away.

I flipped through the channels hoping to find a distraction. The weather was suppose to be warm tomorrow. That's a plus! I threw the remote down and watched as it bounced of my pillow onto the floor. The tv turned off. Feeling too lazy to reach down and turn it back on, I curled up in my blankets. I listened as I heard rain begin to fall. I listened closely as the drops of rain tapped the tin roof. I turned towards my window to see little droplets falling from the sky. My mind felt at ease. It was peaceful. I closed my eyes. The only thing I could see were a pair of golden amber eyes. "Those should be violet…" I whispered to myself. I heard a low growl of thunder. I remembered his smile. His laugh. They way he would lift me up and spin me around. The way he looked at me. It made my heart melt. Just like butter. "Ohh, Luke…" a silent tear escaped my eye. My eyes closed and I drifted off to sleep.

The next day, the sky was clear. It was just a little past three and it felt almost like it was summer outside. There was nothing much to do, since I had finished everything, so I figured I'd get ready. I took a quick shower and blow dried my hair. I slipped on some jeans and a button up white shirt. I straightened my hair and pinned half of it back. I carefully put my make up on. By the time I was finished it was almost five-thirty. I laced up my converses. Once I was finished there was a knock on the door. I excitedly ran over and answered the door. It was Chase. He wore blue jeans with a blue and green striped T-shirt. "Hi, Akari! You look really good!" "So do you Chase!" "Are you ready to go?" I nodded my head and reached for his hand.

We walked towards Toby's. I could feel my heart beat gradually speed up. I could do this. I knew I could. I looked at Chase and he smiled. He was so cute. I didn't need Luke. I held my head up high and continued up the path towards Toby's. it was a little past six when we made it and everyone was already there. Including Luke. I tried not to look at him, but I wasn't doing so good. I guess Renee and Kathy saw me struggling and decided to help. "Hey, Akari, come help Kathy and I get everything ready." I nodded. Before I could leave, Chase pulled me down and gave me a peck on the cheek. I smiled. All the guys continued talking. Except Luke. He didn't seem to say much. Selena didn't have a problem putting her two cents in though. "Akari, sweetheart, you need to try not to be so obvious." "What do you mean, Kathy? I'm trying the best I can…" "We know you are. Akari, just try not to be in the same room with him unless you have to." "Renee, it's a dinner party. Aren't we all suppose to be together?" "Ohh, well, just busy yourself and talk with everyone!" I nodded.

We returned to the living room with veggies and dip. I placed the veggies on the table and looked up to find Luke looking at me. I looked back down, trying to do what Renee and Kathy told me. "Here's the veggies guys. They look so fresh!" I sat back down beside Chase and made sure not to look at Luke. Even though I wasn't looking at him, I couldn't get my mind to think of anything else, but him. I tried focusing on the conversation but it was something about fish and naps. Toby was talking, so of course. I looked over to see Luke looking at the floor. Selena was giving evil eyes to me. "Are you okay, Lukey?" she rubbed his back. His head shot up. He saw that everyone was staring at him. Yet, his eyes stopped on me. "Yea, I'm okay." he looked to Selena and smiled at him. I felt Chase squeeze my hand. He smiled at me and I returned it. He leaned his head down and kissed me on the lips. A big smile grew across my face. "Damn, Akari and Chase! How about you two take that back room back there?" Owen said, loudly. Everyone laughed. I felt my cheeks blush. Chase's did the same. "Owen, what are you talking about? I thought that room was reserved for you and Kathy!" Owen got up and acted like he was going to hit Toby. "Hey, now! It's your house, Toby! I think there might be little Renee and Toby's in there!" Renee stood up. "Owen! Shut up!" Toby smiled and pulled Renee towards him. He wrapped his arms around her and gave her a kiss on the forehead. He brushed her hair back. "Sorry, Renee! I was just kidding!" Toby and Renee laughed. "Hey, what about Luke and Selena?" Luke shook his head. Selena glanced at me and smiled. "All. The. Time. Right, Lukey?" Luke looked at me and walked off without answering. Selena followed. Everyone was silent.

"That was awkward. Why'd we have to invite Selena?" "Because that's Luke's girl. Toby, Luke's been so…. Depressed. I don't know what's wrong with him. He's not his self. I thought he'd act like his self if he came here. But, he said that he wouldn't be able to come without her…" "How do we fix him?" "We need to make him happy. He keeps saying that he's missing something." Renee and Kathy quickly turned their heads towards me. They both stood up and grabbed my by my hands and took me outside. "What are you guys doing?" "Akari, did you hear Owen?" "He's missing something. That something is YOU!" I shook my head. "No, it's not. He's not missing anything. He's off having sex with that tramp! They probably are right now! He's not missing anything! Especially not me… Let's forget about it, okay?" I think they finally understood how much it hurt and bothered me. They both nodded and we walked back inside. Luke and Selena had returned and it was time to eat. There was chicken and steak. Salad, corn, and everything. I never realized how hungry I was. I grabbed a little bit of everything and ate it all.

Once everyone was done, we all went outside to look at the sun set. It was a bit chilly and I shivered. Chase wrapped his arm around me and pulled me close to him. I laid my head on his shoulder. Everyone was in their own little conversations and cuddled together with their partner. Owen brought out some whisky and cocktails. Everyone grabbed a drink. After everyone had a few drinks, we decided to play hide and seek. We ran around the yards for what seemed like hours. It was Luke's turn to be it. I was sooo fast, no one could catch me! I hid on the other side of Toby's house. It was quiet and dark. No one was on the other side. Just me. I heard foot steps. I watched as a dark figure walked towards me. I giggled to myself. Maybe a little bit louder than I should have. The figure looked in my direction and ran. I started running but they were to fast. I turned back to see how far back they were, but when I did, some one picked me up and spun me around. "AHHH! YOU GOT ME! THAT'S NOT FAIR!" "Why isn't it Akari?" "Because, LUKE! You're liker thirty times faster than me!" He laughed and sat me down. He looked at me for a moment and wrapped his arms around me. He pulled me close and tight. My head was pressed up against his chest and I could smell pine and all sorts of other trees. I wrapped my arms around me. "You're it, Akari." "I know Luke." he let go. "I'm not talking about the game." Then he walked off. Leaving me standing there. Confused.

It was a little past midnight and everyone said their goodbyes. Luke never looked at me again that night. Chase walked me home. He was drunk. I wasn't too bad. We talked and laughed the whole way. Once we got to my front porch, he kissed me, passionately. His hands were wrapped around my neck. They started traveling further down my body. I felt one hand begin to slide up my shirt and one headed towards the button on my pants. If Luke could do it, why couldn't I? I kissed Chase. The more I kissed him, the more I realized that this wasn't right. "Chase, I can't…" he stopped and looked at me. He nodded. "Okay. Goodnight, Akari." he gave me a kiss and walked off. I think I hurt his feelings. I couldn't do it with just anyone. I wanted my first time to be with someone I loved. From the looks of things now, Chase wasn't the one I loved.


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