Chapter 11: "Forever?"

He woke up early, before anyone else. The rest of his roommates always slept in. He checked his watch, he had thirty minutes to get ready, and he decided he would eat later. He silently crept out of the room, closing the door without sound.

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The fresh air was wonderful; he walked towards the super market. Karen and Rick was there, Jane once told him, that she saw them there all the time. She said they were very dedicated. But Rick just said they are nothing, but friends. He stared at his watch, 8:59. Perfect Time, he opened the door. There it was, the blue feather, symbol of eternal happiness. He picked it up walked over to the cashier.

"Finally, Ready?" Jeff said smiling.

"Yes" He said smiling back. He was determined and had thought about it for a long time. He was ready.

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Popouri smiled, she brushed her hair and put on her favourite dress, which just happened to be what she wore every single day. Rick was gone, hanging with Karen. Sometimes she was jealous, Karen was prettier and everyone did like her. NO! Today was her day not Karen's. She had already sent the invites. She would have it at the beach, to make sure Kai would come. She thought about the other day. He looked at Jane so differently, than he would look at her. He looked at her with Love. But she wasn't going to give up that easy. She knew if she invited Gray and Cliff. Jane would be busy. She smiled today was her birthday.

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Jane looked at her pineapples with love and care. It would take twenty days to harvest, but it was worth it. She had already cared for animals. She went for a walk near the lake. Popouri's party wasn't until five or so. She stopped instead near the spring. She knew the "Harvest Goddess" lived here. She had heard that once she helped with anyone's love life. She grabbed a flower and threw it in.

"Ta-Da! Would you like to connect?" said the Harvest Goddess appearing through the water.

"No I need something else..." Jane began

"Would you like some advice for your love life?" she asked.

Jane nodded.

" Hmm...You are torn between three worlds. You must listen to your heart and always trust it" replied the Goddess, disappearing in the water.

She didn't know what to say. She kept the words in her mind, wondering what she meant. She saw Kurt and Joe outside talking.

"Already eh?" Joe said

"I know it's only been a day." Kurt said (1)"It's much harder to earn a one where we come from."

"Very true."Joe said.

Jane wondered what they could be talking about, but she told herself eavesdropping is very rude. She continued back to her farm. Her dog ran up beside her, begging to be played with. She spent an hour playing catch and decided she should get started on the book she borrowed.

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It was nearly 4:30. Hmm, where the time has gone, she asked herself. She stretched; having a bigger bed did have its advantages. She got ready and grabbed Popouri's gift. A necklace she had made with a piece of Ruby. She knew she would love it. She whistled for her dog and let him in. She kissed him good-bye and left for the beach.

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Gray was waiting for her; he had asked earlier if he could walk her. He couldn't bear the thought that she would walk home alone especially with a lot of wild dogs. She thought that was really sweet and she accepted. He held a teddy bear in his hand.

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Popouri was an excellent party-planner. It was a very tropical theme. The decoration was spectacular, and everyone started to dance. Plus the cake was wonderful.

Popouri smiled, this party was her master-piece. Everything was perfect, all her friends were here. She looked over to see Kai; he was dancing with Jane and Karen. She almost felt like she was going to cry, but held strong. She ran over to the DJ and whispered something in his ear. He put on her favourite song. She hoped that this could be Kai and Her song. Everybody paired off, Popouri announced, since it was her birthday. She was able to pick the couples. No one objected, they didn't want to hear Popouri pout and ruin all the fun. She picked the usual couples. Elli & Doctor, Rick & Karen, Mary & Kurt, Joe & Katie, Cliff & Lyla, Gray & Jane, and she saved Kai for herself. They danced until the end of the song. Popouri could feel, other things were on Kai's mind.

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It was time to open presents and eat cake. She got mostly girly gifts. Kai handed her a box. Perfect for a feather she said. She said she would open it later. The biggest surprise was yet to come, Fireworks! Popouri planned it out. She had a friend in the city to help her. It was fabulous. In the midst of it, Popouri pulled Kai and asked him for a walk. Jane stared at them, but she couldn't leave Gray, he was holding her very tight.

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"Kai, You can give me my present now." Popouri said blushing.

"Uh, Okay.: Kai said confused.

Popouri ripped the box , her heart instantly broke, it was a seashell necklace. No blue feather. Her eyes swelled up. Kai didn't know what was wrong.

"No..Blue Feather." She said to herself.

"Blue feather? Why would I give you a blue..."Kai began "Oh Popouri, I'm sorry. I don't feel that way."

"Jane..." Popouri whispered "It's her!" she started to tear up,"Kai, It doesn't matter. I will love you...Forever..." She ran into his arms, Kai in complete shock didn't know what to do. Behind them was Ann, shocked.

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When they say Feathers are hard to come by in FlowerBud, they mean it.

Author's Note: Popouri is so evil. And writing in POV'S are so cool!

Sneak Peek: Will Ann tell? And Popouri is taking it to the next level. Until Next Time!