Finalllllllllllyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Another chapter. This one's for everyone who might be reading it by now……

Chapter 10- Did he ever even care!

"It's been days since I'm out of the hospital and he hasn't even come to see me, Anna!" Tamera wailed sadly, "Something's definitely wrong! He should have at least come to see me!" She fidgeted uncomfortably in her bed as Anna tried to mumble something comforting to her. "This is it, Anna! I can't take it anymore! I'm going to see him myself!" Tamera declared finally and got off the bed.

"But Tam-" Anna started angrily but this time Tamera had the nerve to cut her off,

"No Anna!" she said firmly, "I'm going to see for myself!" she stomped out of the room. Anna didn't stop her but merrily smiled. Tamera really liked Len.

"Yoh darling!" Anna called out, "Dinner time, and this time Shorty's made sushi!" she walked out of Tamera's room as well.

Cold breezes blew as Tamera made her way to the dark Tao mansion. She shivered as she approached the great doors. They had an unusually extra-cold air about them. She looked up and rang the bell. No one came out for almost an hour but she kept waiting. At last Ran Tao opened and gave Tamera a dry greeting and an odd smile.

"Hello Tamera," she said and motioned her to come in, "How are you? I haven't seen you in a while. Doesn't Len come to meet all of you?" she asked. Tamera looked at her and said,

"That's what I'm here for, aunt. I haven't seen him in days. Is he all right? Can I meet him…if he's here, that is?"

"Sure Tamera. He's up in his room," Ran said, "I'll go and get you two some juice." She walked into the kitchen. Tamera slowly made her way to Len's room and knocked lightly on it. No reply. She nervously turned the latch and peeped inside. It was dark. Her eyes searched for Len and she found him, sitting quietly on the windowsill, gazing outside.

"Len," she whispered. He spun around and got up, shocked. First, it looked as if he was happy to see her but then his face twisted in to an angry expression.

"Wh-what are you doing here?" he looked down.

"Huh?" Tamera couldn't understand the reaction, "What do you mean, Len? I came here to see you." She replied and moved towards him, "Is everything all right? I mean after saving me that night, you just disapp-"

"Fine"

"Huh"

"I said everything's fine. You can –leave now," he walked back to the windowsill but Tamera followed him.

"Len? What's wrong? I-"

"Nothing's wrong!!!! Just leave!" he yelled at her, maybe not meaning to. Tamera moved back. Obviously scared by the sudden reaction.

"Len. Why are you doing this?" she looked at him sadly, "I thought you had feelings for-for-"

"You?" he looked at her, "Ha! Well, no, I don't!" his voice cracked while saying this.

"Len? How can you do this to me? I-" tears stung in her red eyes, "I love you. And I-I thought you did too," she whispered and turned away, trying to hide her tears. Len didn't reply and slumped down on a seat. "Well," she looked back at him, "At least, I should tell you this before I leave. Len, remember I gave you a good luck charm, on the party," happy memories flashed in her mind but she turned her thoughts away, " Uh, I had a vision."

Len suddenly looked at her. "It was about you," she continued, "I saw that you were- fighting someone. That person was- very powerful. So I gave that charm to you." She walked to the door and opened it, gazing back one last time at Len. He looked back but tried to avoid her eyes, as if his would reveal something. "Well, goodbye. It was lovely to have you for the time I did. Hmm," tears came up again and she couldn't control herself this time.

"Tamera I- bye," Len muttered. She ran out. Len walked heavily towards the window and looked out again, this time looking for Tamera. He spotted her soon. She was running wildly, tripping every now and then. She didn't care where she went or what she bumped into. Bruises and scratches covered her arms and face. Len heart ached, he wished silently, that he was with her. But he looked away suddenly, realizing the dangers in the other path. He wouldn't forgive himself if anything happened to Tamera- never! It was very difficult turning away from her this way. He hated himself for it. But then again, it was better this way.

"Anna! How could he do this to me! You said he really liked me!!" Tamera wiped her flooding face. Anna searched herself for answers. She had really felt that Len had feelings for Tamera.

"I don't understand, Tamera. It can't be wrong. I am sure of it! I really felt it!" She replied firmly. She put her hands on Tamera's shoulders comfortingly " I'm sure he'll come back. I-I'll go talk to him-"

"No" Tamera looked at her, "You will do nothing of that sort. If he doesn't like me, then-then –I-I-don't c-care-" Anna looked at her sadly and got up, "I'll bring tea for you. And Tamera? Yoh is- and I am- we're worried about you. Take care. Don't take it to the heart 'kay? Everything will be fine. Goodnight," she smiled and walked out.

Everything will be fine…That's what everyone always said- always… But did it ever happen? She pulled up the warm woolen blanket to her chin and tried to sleep. Maybe……

Author's note: I'll try to hurry my story up now. It's been way 22222 many days! I missed u people! –tears- so very much!!!! Especially my friends, Sorrel, Lily and Setsumi. They've always been so loyal! Love u!!!

Saori