Ugh, finally I updated something...about time, don't you think? Sorry I haven't updated in forever. I procrastinated (and still currently procrastinating) on everything, so work piled up, and now I'm desperately trying to finish it. Anyways, inspiration hit (sort of), and now I (sort of) know what's going to happen next instead of just improvising all the time. Well, I gotta go work on an essay. Yes, homework over the summer, (with much sarcasm) great isn't it? Then I have go read a book, work on a painting, draw some other stuff, and then practice my Chinese. I don't think I'll get anything done today... T_T

Enjoy reading!

Honey brown eyes met striking purple ones as they continued to stare into each other. Each time someone tried looking away due to the tension, the other's gaze seemed to pull the person right back in. It seemed that neither had the courage to break the silence.

"E-enough of this staring contest," stuttered Angela as she awkwardly crab crawled away until her back reached the wall. She glanced over at Chase, who was on the other side of the room. He didn't say a word.

He hadn't even moved. He was still in the same position from their kiss and when they were gazing at each other. He hadn't moved…not even an inch.

Despite the distance, he kept staring at her, and she couldn't help but look back at him. It was as if they were silently challenging each other…but to what?

Finally breaking his pattern, Chase advanced toward Angela. His heart was beating rather quickly, and he wondered if hers was too.

Angela brought her knees up to her face in a sad attempt to hide, wishing that this was all a dream and she would soon wake up from it. She fought back the tears she held inside, but once she heard Chase's voice, she stopped and looked up.

His voice a little cracked but still strong, "Angela, I'm sorry. It just sort of happened."

"Chase?"

"I didn't want it to happen." He bit down on his tongue. That was a lie.

"Chase…"

"And, I admit, that was stupid of me to do. Everything just went by so shortly and…"

"Chase!" He stopped talking and looked at her. "Stop cutting me off." She gave him a small pout.

"Sorry, I…" His words were cut off when he was embraced in a hug.

He smiled and hugged her back. "You're so warm…" mumbled Angela, her face pressed against his chest. He ran a hand through her hair and sighed to himself.

Angela backed away from him. She yawned. "Chase, we should really finish cleaning up now. It's getting late." Chase's warmth nearly put her to sleep. She wobbled to the other side of the room to continue cleaning the streamers.

Chase sat there, watching the girl trying but failing to take down the decorations. He wished they were still hugging, even just a little longer would have been nice. Instead of moping around, Chase got up and walked to where Angela was. "Need a hand?"

"Yes, please," she said in defeat.

"Shorty."

"Shut up."

"So, I'll see you tomorrow then?" asked Chase.

"Uh…m-maybe," replied Angela.

"I see…well then, can I walk you home?"

"Oh, don't worry. I've lived on this island for quite some time. I think I would know my way home by now." She started laughing to cover up the awkwardness. "Well, bye!"

She left, not even giving him one look. "Wait!" She continued walking, pretending that she didn't hear him.

As soon as she got inside, she immediately slammed her front door shut. She laid back on it for a moment, and then slid down to the floor. Angela began to contemplate on what happened. "Maybe I should just forget about it…" she muttered. "Yeah, that's what I'll do. Then everything will go back to the way it was to begin with…right?" She sighed and said, "Hmph, I wish…" as if to answer her own question.

An unfamiliar ringing sounded and echoed through the silent house. She fumbled through the darkness of her home, searching for the light switch. When the room was fully illuminated, she staggered toward the noise. "Oh, right…my phone…of course…" she thought.

She cleared her throat before answering, "Hello?...Yes, but may I know who is this?...Mom?"

So how are all of your summers? Mine's gonna suck...not going anywhere for a vacation this summer and I got tons of work to do. But, I'd be more than happy to hear about yours. :) Happy Summer! -From PKjenny

Gonna start working on the next chapter later. If not, gonna play videogames...