The crowd was murmuring about what they had seen. Pete's lips were pressed on Suzuki's. He kept his eyes closed to avoid embarrassment; however, he knew that they were surrounded by lots of students. What would his parents say if they found out about what happened at school? When he could not breathe anymore he pushed Suzuki gently. Then, he noticed someone familiar amongst the crowd; it was Tazusa, the first girl he had ever kissed. He could remember the time that they kissed; when their lips touched, he felt that he already loved her. But when he kissed Suzuki at the moment, he did not feel the same. Suzuki grinned as she saw Tazusa's reaction. Tazusa moved away from the crowd and decided not to ask Shinji anymore about the script. Mika saw this and looked from Tazusa to Pete and Suzuki. She overheard Pete's and Suzuki's conversation so she knew that the kiss was just something Suzuki thought to stop the girls from chasing Pete.

Then, hours went by and it was time for the practice began. Tazusa could not listen to what Shinji was saying. After Shinji's long explanation of what the play is all about, they started to practice. Tazusa did not know where she should come in although it was already written in the script. She cannot even make an eye contact with Pete. It did not stop there, a few more days passed and she did not attend the 3 consecutive days of practices. This annoyed Shinji and the other casts and so, Shinji made a move. The all-school play is 2 weeks from the present time. He talked to Tazusa during the dismissal time. He went to her classroom. It was already empty and she was the only one that was left. He fixed his small rounded spectacles as he came towards her. "If you're going to be like this, then we might as well replace you. If something is bothering you, tell me, please. This is really important so please..." Shinji said.

Tazusa bit her lips as she spoke, "Pete and I had a little misunderstanding... that's why I can't concentrate during the practice."

"Look," Shinji said as he drew Tazusa's face closer to him. "You are chosen to be a participant in this place and you must do your best not for Pete but for yourself, for your schoolmates, for the school and for me." He wiped her tears away and smiled. Tazusa forced to smile back but she could not. "Just imagine that Pete is just one of the reporters who kept annoying you. Maybe that will make you feel better." Shinji said, joking aside.

Two weeks passed by and Tazusa was anxious on how she will do on the play. Only minutes ahead and it was time for her part. I promised myself that after this, I will make it up to Mika and forget about Pete? No, I can't do that. I made a promise to him while he was still a spirit. I don't know how I will face the fact that he loves Suzuki and not me. No, I will take him away from her if I have to. But if he refuses to be with me, then, that's it. I won't force him to. Tazusa said as she looked at the mirror in her room. She saw a different Tazusa in front of her. I wonder... What would Pete say if he's still here in my body, in my head? Tazusa stopped. She could remember that Pete always cheers her up whenever she was in a bad mood. He persuades her not to give up although she kept falling and falling and falling. Tazusa closed her eyes. Her heart was beating rapidly. No, Pete. I couldn't forget you. It's hard to live my life without you. Tazusa thought. Her feelings for him have gotten stronger. "Yosh! After the play, I will take back what was once mine! I'm going to do my best! So watch out world, not only that this 10 Billion Dollar Beauty can skate but I can also act!" Tazusa said confidently. She was about to read her lines once more when she heard a knock at the door. She was inside the dressing room, practicing her lines. "Sakurano-san, your costume is here." Tazusa stood up and opened the door. It was Shinji. He handed her a paper bag containing her costume. "Arigatou, Shinji..." Tazusa smiled weakly. She closed the door behind her and looked at the paper bag. There was a note inside it. The hand writing was familiar:

Tazusa,

It has been a long time since we spoke to each other. I tried to apologize to you but there was not enough time, you were so busy with the play. And we both made a mistake. I told Shinji that I would like to make your costume and he gladly accepted my offer. So here is your costume. It will suit you well. Do your best and don't forget to always smile.

Your best friend, Mika

Tazusa went out to see if Mika was just around. However, she did not find her anywhere inside the auditorium so she went back to the dressing room as she fit her gown. It was an azure long gown. It was hard to walk with the long gown, but she had to admit that she does look like a princess in her costume. Someone knocked at the door; it was Shinji telling her that her part was near. She got up and looked one more time at herself in the mirror. Then, she inhaled and exhaled to make herself feel relaxed. When she was about to come out something went wrong. The door won't open. It was like it has been stuck. She called for help and Shinji and the other casts of the play helped her to get out. Her part was becoming near and near.

"1... 2... 3... PUSH!!" Shinji said as the three of them pushed the door. Tazusa tried to pull the door but it was useless. "Tazusa stay away from the door."

Tazusa moved away as she waited for her schoolmates to rescue her. They attempted to push the door several times and on the 11th attempt, they were able to push the stuck door open. Tazusa's part should already be playing. It was the part when she was about to meet the prince in the park. Tazusa fixed herself as she slowly came out behind the curtains. She felt herself tremble but when she saw Pete's face, she became calm.

When the play was about to be finished, Pete did something that was not in the script. It was the part when the prince had saved the princess from the mirror. When Tazusa slowly came out of the mirror, Pete caught her and embraced her tight. And when Tazusa opened her eyes, Pete suddenly kissed her. The audience seemed surprise but found it sweet at the same time. Pete pushed her gently and whispered, "I think I finally know what this story is all about. It's all about us." Tazusa looked at her Pete and grinned. She kissed him back as the curtains fall down slowly. They could hear the audience clapping widely. They must have liked the story.

Shinji smiled as he looked at the two lovers together again. It looks like my work is done here. He thought as a luminous light covered him. His human form slowly changed into an angelic figure. Then, he slowly disappeared without anyone else remembering his existence. He made everyone think that Pete and Tazusa were the ones who wrote the beautiful story entitled, 'Destiny'.

The winners were announced later on and their school got on the 2nd place.

That's not too bad now is it? What's important is that the two of them are together again. I guess this is the last chapter. By the way, thanks for your continuous support and reviews. ΓΌ