Shout out to dieing and ShadowhunterCici02 for their first time reviews! ShadowhunterCici brilliantly suggested that "That's what you get" by Paramore was a good theme song for Rowan so go check that out!

It was the last day on the tiny cruise boat and the next morning we'd dock back into Japan! I was a little sad that it was ending, even though my hormones and a certain twin drove me crazy the whole time. The final hosting event was held on the deck during the day time and the attire was summer casual (I had to explain to Kadence's emo mind what that was). Me on the other hand, had a decent grasp on the concept and wore jean shorts and a white shirt with red horizontal stripes (and some rocking shades). Forgetting all about the twin controversy, I sat with Honey and Mori, trying to get Mori to say something longer than a syllable and glomping Honey.

"Aaaw…" I heard Honey whine, "I'm out of cake,"

"I can get you some more, I think I know where it is," I said, getting up.

"Oh no, Ro-chan, you don't have to do that," Honey grinned, cake still all over his face.

"Nah it's fine, I'm already up anyway," I said dismissively and began heading for the lounge.

"Well in that case, get plenty of strawberries!" Honey called after.

I heard more fangirls squeal over his adorableness as I exited the deck. Air conditioned bliss was waiting for me on the inside, cooling off all the sweat beading my body. I hopped the bar counter and opened the mini fridge, grabbing a plate of strawberry cake. I felt my mouth water just looking at it. As I peeled off the plastic wrap, I heard someone set something down on the other side of the bar counter. Holy cows, how long had he been there? It seemed like he just noticed me too.

"Oh…hey," I said reluctantly, feeling awkward around him.

He responded in kind by looking away awkwardly. Judging by the ice bucket, he was sent in to get some more for his guests.

Okay, might as well get this off your chest now, Rowan. I thought. Maybe your love-hate thoughts will go away if you do.

I hopped the bar counter (doors? who needs those?) and just stood in front of him. He just kept on looking away, a scowl on his face. What was he thinking, that I'd poof away if he just didn't look at me long enough!? I cleared my throat impatiently, demanding his hazel eyes onto mine. But that only just made me all weird inside and I almost looked away myself.

"I just wanted to apologize for the whole…" I tried to say it, "…Realmz…thing…I didn't know it was you and…"

"Fine," he said bluntly

"Hm?"

"Just forget it ever happened," he grimaced, "In fact, just stay away from me from now on, ok?"

Before I could respond, he turned around and started back to the deck.

"Uh…ok?" I whispered to myself

"Meinu," I swear I heard him say under his breath.

I was unfamiliar with that Japanese word. I'd have to look it up later.

Well at least we agree we should never speak of this ever again. I sighed in relief, leaning up against the bar counter. I can just get on with my time in Japan and let the memory fade. I'm sure my conflicting feelings will fade away as well.

"That cock!" I screamed, slamming my laptop shut.

I screamed so loud, Kadence flinched away from her book!

"What is it now?" she asked.

"Hikaru and I for once reached an agreement today, that we should never speak again, but as he left he muttered some Japanese word under his breath," I explained, "I just looked it up and he called me a BITCH! Jerk face! I just hate him!"

But there it was again, I could never say 'hate' without feeling love. What was wrong with me?

"…but I just…Oh, Kadence I just can't explain it. I want to hate him, I SHOULD hate him but I can't no matter what I do!"

Kadence rolled her brown eyes and set down her book.

"For the last time, Rowan, he was playing you. I'm sure he never meant anything he said in Realmz," she said, flipping her Skrillex hair.

"Yeah but…" I stopped myself before I could go further.

Kadence looked at me expectantly, wondering why I had stopped.

I couldn't tell her what Kaoru told me, that Hikaru wasn't leading me on, but then…that'd break her heart. Because then she'd know Kaoru liked me and not her.

"...I just can't get over it," I groaned, putting on an act, "Damn hormones,"

"Are you on your period or something?" Kadence asked joking, poking me, "Periods can make your emotions go crazy,"

"Yeah, that must be it," I was in self-denial, "Just menstruating,"

I was only desperately searching for a scapegoat to blame my screwed up feelings on.

Kadence: Next time, we begin The Date Swap: Part 1!

Rowan: Part 1!? How many parts are there?!

Kadence: 4

Rowan: Kill me