Author's Note: So, after a very, very long time, Part Ten finally appears. Just as a heads-up, this is the final chapter. But, before everyone cries out in despair, I want you to know that this is the final chapter of Episode One. I'm going to make Episode Two in this same story. It may be a little more sloppy, though. Thank you to all my readers and to all those who gave me reviews. Please, continue to review! Now, last time on Idiot Blonde and the School Witch, little Anna made it out of the burning building and Joannie saved Fai's life. Joannie felt very guilty for being mean to Fai and Ella, Anna's mother, gave some her some advice on how to start over.

Disclaimer: I do NOT own The Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicles. It is owned by CLAMP.

Joannie sat there, gazing up at the stars through her window. She and Amelia had returned home hours ago. Since then, Joannie had holed herself up in her room, ignoring Amelia's call that dinner was ready. At least a couple of times, Amelia had knocked on the door and asked if she was all right. Joannie had answered each time with, "Just dandy."

Now it was well past midnight, and still Joannie just sat there, staring up at the stars. She remembered vividly when her father had called her a freak. Even now, she saw herself running through the woods, tripping, and then looking up to see the shooting star streak across the night sky. Joannie shut her eyes as the words of her wish came back to her:

I wanna friend!

Joannie sighed as she opened her eyes. Then she went over to her desk, turned on the light, and opened her dark-violet journal. She wrote in it every other day. Usually, there was nothing too exciting written in it. The last entry, however, dated September 28th read:

It turns out that our guest is actually moving in with us. His name's Fai Flourite, he's in every single one of my classes, and he cannot shut up!

As Joannie reread the rest of the passage, Ella's words came back to her. She shook her head as she turned to a clean page, and wrote only four words: Well, here goes nothing…

Amelia looked over at Joannie. "Are you all right?" She asked for the umpteenth time.

Joannie nodded as she once more fidgeted with her jacket. "I'm fine."

It was the morning after the accident, and Amelia and Joannie were at the entranceway of the hospital, ready to pick up Fai.

Amelia raised an eyebrow at her. "You sure?"

Joannie nodded again. "Yeah. I'll live."

Her guardian sighed. "All right, then."

They walked up to the receptionist, stated their business, and then sat down in the waiting room. A few minutes later, Dr. Maria walked in.

"Ms. Sage?"

Amelia stood up as did Joannie.

"You two can see Mr. Flourite, right now, if you wish." The doctor stated. "But please be quiet while you're in there. He's still sleeping."

Both Amelia and Joannie nodded.

"Okay, then." Dr. Maria said. "Follow me."

As she led the two down the hallway, Joannie nervously fidgeted with her jacket. Aw, c'mon, Joannie. Get a grip on yourself. Just go in there and get ready to apologize. If he hates you, fine. It's not the end of the world.

"Here you go." Dr. Maria said, startling Joannie from her thoughts. Amelia and Joannie entered the room, and the teenage girl felt her throat tighten as she saw Fai. He was lying on his back, blankets up to his chest. Small bandages covered a couple of spots on his face and right arm. His left arm was wrapped in a sling and rested on his stomach. His sleeping face looked so peaceful. Almost like a child's, Joannie subconsciously thought.

"I'll be at the front desk if you two need anything." Dr. Maria said from the doorway. Then she left.

Amelia exhaled as she pulled up a chair and sat down next to Fai's bed. Joannie did likewise. The two sat there for several minutes, so silent you would almost beg for a large, loud band to come marching in. Then, Amelia stood up. "I'm going to get some coffee." She whispered. "Anything in particular you want?"

Joannie shook her head, still silent. As Amelia left the room, Joannie gazed once more over Fai's sleeping form. After a moment's hesitation, she quietly spoke up. "Hey. You awake?"

No response.

"Yeah. I figured." She muttered, partly to herself. I'm such a bitch. Such a bitch. Such a coward. Then, "Remember yesterday when I told you that I didn't want to be friends with you and that I hated you?"

No response.

"Well," Joannie continued, "I'm really sorry I said those things to you. I was being a real bitch, okay? It's just that," she scoffed at herself at her poor attempt at an excuse, "it's just that, I gave up on making friends a long time ago. After being rejected, after being mocked so many times, I just gave up. So, I didn't bother trying to be part of a group or anything like that. What was the point?

"I know. It's no excuse for saying those things to you. I just," she said with difficulty, "I just want to say that I don't hate you. Okay? And…and I do want to be friends with you…that is, if you want." She then stood up. "Okay." She stated as she stepped toward the door. "That's all I've got to say."

But before she could make any leeway toward the door, "Of course, I want to be friends with you."

Immediately, Joannie spun around to see Fai, very much awake, smiling up at her. "You—you—

"Yes?" Fai asked innocently.

"You were awake the entire time?!" Joannie sputtered, not sure whether to be angry or embarrassed.

Fai looked the other way. "Hmm…maybe?"

Joannie stared at him, incredulously. "Why didn't you let us know, before?!"

"But Joannie," he pouted, "if I did, you wouldn't have given that lovely speech you just gave now, would you?"

"You—I oughta—

Then with an exasperated groan, she slumped back onto the chair and said, "Okay. You win. Against you, it's hopeless."

"Fai?"

The two teenagers glanced at the doorway where Amelia stood with two cups of coffee. "You're awake?" she asked, surprised.

Joannie snorted. "Obviously."

Immediately, Amelia sat down next to him and said, "How're you feeling?"

"Good." He answered. He gave Joannie a gentle smile. "I feel good."

Joannie blinked at him. Then she gave a small smile right back at him.

Amelia blinked at the two of them, then smiled herself in understanding. "I'm glad."

*End of Episode One*

Author's Note: Please, let me know what you thought of the first episode. I'll put in the first chapter of Episode Two as soon as possible. Thank you for reading!