Sorry for the long wait. Chapter 10 is now ready for you to read. Enjoy!
"Well, hope you guys come and visit us," Aisha said to her former rangers friends. She, Rocky, Adam, and their ranger friends were sitting at the bus stop with thier luggage.
Kimberly whimpered and gave Aisha a hug. "Oh, I will, I promise," Kimberly said, letting go of Aisha. Kimberly walked back to Jason and smiled at him.
"Hey, you can come visit us anytime you want," Katherine said.
"Will there be food?" Rocky asked.
Katherine giggled and replied, "Of course. I'm going to miss you guys. We've only spent two days together and it felt like a minute of visit."
"Hey," Adam said, "Maybe we can create a reunion some day."
"Maybe," Katherine said.
"I'm just glad that we got a visit," Tanya said, "Not a long one, but one that I can definitely remember." Tanya said, smiling.
"Aisha, can I talk to you?" Billy asked. Aisha knew what he wanted to talk about. She nodded and walked away with Billy.
Aisha asked, "So are you still going to be asking me if I still have feelings for Rocky?"
"Aisha," Billy started, "I just wanted you to be happy. Rocky is the perfect guy for you. He can make you laugh, smile. I know that he is making you have tears but you're the one that's not talking to him about your feelings for him." Aisha was going to saying something but Billy continued, "I know that you don't want to hurt Shawna but if she was a good friend, she would be happy for you. Maybe jealous but still...I wish you weren't so kind and friendly all the time. You're so loyal and I think that's what Rocky and Adam sees in you when they became your friends. Please, sometimes you just have to be a little selfish and get what you want."
"Billy," Aisha started, "I know that you're trying to look out for me, but I'm going to be okay. You don't have to worry about me anymore."
Billy nodded in understanding. "Just be happy, okay?" Billy walks away from her and went back to his friends. The bus started driving up to them. As the bus leave with their friends, Aisha and Rocky stared at one another. After awhile, Aisha turned away and headed for her bedroom.
Rocky stomped to his bedroom with Adam following him. "Rocky, are you okay?"
"I...I don't know," Rocky said, sitting down on his bed. He angrily tossed a book at the wall.
"Rocky, tell me what's going on?" Adam said.
"I don't know, man," Rocky said, "I thought I was into Shawna but when I saw Aisha, I...I just...I just don't know."
"Are you saying that you have feelings for Aisha?" Adam asked.
"No, I think I was overthinking things," Rocky said.
"Are you sure?" Adam asked, "Tell some things that you think you were overthinking."
"I'm pretty sure this is ridiculous but okay," Rocky said, "Yesterday, when I was swimming after Aisha, I felt like I was at peace. I just stop worrying about things. I...I don't know. I think it's pretty crazy."
Adam sigh and then rested his left hand on Rocky's shoulder. "Rocky, are you sure you weren't overthinking it?"
"I'm pretty sure," Rocky answered, "I mean, Shawna's a great girlfriend and all and Aisha is an amazing best friend. She makes me feel something that even Shawna could make me feel. Everytime we look at each other or even touch, I feel this wave of passion that not even Shawna could make me feel."
Adam smiled, "Did you know what you just said?"
Rocky shook his head, "I feel this wave of passion that not even Shawna...could make me feel!" Rocky said, emphasizing the last words. "Oh, wow. I'm in love with my best friend."
Adam nodded. "Yeah, I'm so happy for you. But what about Shawna? You know how hot-tempered she is."
"Yeah, that's another problem," Rocky said.
"Listen, I'm all in it for love, but someone's heart is going to break," Adam said, "I care for both of them, despite what I'm going to tell you." Rocky raised an eyebrow. "You have to tell them both that you're in love with Aisha."
"This is going to be really hard," Rocky said. Adam nodded.
Later that day, the four joined in for lunch. Everyone was silent, especially Rocky. Rocky had know idea on how to act around Shawna and Aisha anymore. He kept staring off into space and sometimes at his food. And for the first since forever, Rocky didn't felt like eating. "Rocky, are you okay?" Shawna asked.
Rocky looked up and confusion covered his face. He replied, "Um, what was that?"
Shawna smiled and playfully slapped him on the arm, "I asked are you okay. You haven't touched your food since forever."
"Yeah, um," Rocky responded, "I don't actually want to eat. I'm not hungry." He stood up. "Yeah, um, Aisha can I talk to you outside? It's really important."
Aisha didn't know what it was but she answered anyway, "Yeah, sure." They walked outside, in the field. Rocky couldn't stop pacing back and forth. After awhile, Aisha sighs and crossed her arms. 'Rocky, is this really important because if it's not, I'm going back inside and eat. I don't want my food to get cold."
Rocky tried to think of a good way to start the coversation. After a long moment of thinking, Aisha raised her hands in surrender. "Rocky, I'm going to go," Aisha said, already walking away, "if it's not that important than I should be-"
"Do you have feelings for me?!" Rocky asked. Aisha's eyes widened as she stopped to what he just said.
Aisha turned around and asked, "What was that?"
"Do you have any feelings for me?" Rocky said it more calmly.
Aisha walked up to him asking, "Why? Do you?" Aisha was trying not to look or even sounded like she was going to melt. The thought of Rocky asking her made her already nervous.
"Tell me," Rocky said, "Do you have any feelings for me?"
Aisha didn't want him to know, but he will find out soon enough. And he was still dating Shawna. "Did you talk to Shawna about this?"
"Don't try to change the subject," Rocky said, "I need to know right now. Do you have feelings for me?"
Aisha sighed and said, "No, I don't." Rocky's straight face turned into a frown. Aisha begged, "Rocky, please. Please don't make me feel like I'm a terrible friend."
"Aisha," he whispered. Aisha now has tears coming out of her eyes.
"I'm so sorry, Rocky," Aisha said, "I hope you can forgive me." Aisha turns around as a devastated Rocky looks at Aisha walking away.
I know. A short chapter. Well, hope you enjoy!
