A/N: Yeah yeah. I know I know. I'm not even gonna' apologize. This is my longest chapter I think. Since it's been so long since I've written, I was looking back and I thought it all sucked really badly. hangs head I think this chapter was much better. Now that I have the internet (I was without it for about two months) I will update my story much more. Hopefully. I'm not making any promises! laughs Yeah… Well keep your reviews coming. The newest one is the one that made me want to write again! The more reviews that I get! The more incentive I have! Thanks for being so patient with me!

Oh yeah! I also went back and re-did all my old chapters, and reloaded them. I fixed the spelling mistakes, and I changed some stuff. Not enough to where you should reread it. But enough that it makes it better. But if you are on my watch list, I'd reread it anyways to jog your memory! laughs

And again! Thank you readers for being so patient with me! I'm so sorry!

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Chapter Ten: The Long Awaited Meeting

Meiko headed toward the coffee shop. Her heart kept skipping beats as she neared closer to her destination. She didn't know why she was feeling so nervous. It's not like Namura was going to propose to her.

The thought made her cheeks flush. What in the world would she do if that happened? She laughed the thought off hesitantly.

"Don't worry Meiko. Just relax. Everything will turn out for the best."

She saw the shop. And walked in the door. The chime rang. Her eyes scanned the room hectically for a sign of Namura.

She sighed when she didn't see him.

"Maybe if I just go now, I'll be able to apologize for not coming later. I shouldn't have even come in the first place."

Meiko turned around and bumped into someone. She blushed.

"Excuse me! I'm sorry,"

"Akizuki-san!"

She glanced upwards cautiously. Of course what met her eyes was none other than Na-chan.

"It's so nice to see you again Akizuki-san!"

"You too Namura-sensei!"

Meiko covered her timid ness, trying her best to keep a pleasant composure. She wondered why Namura didn't call her by her usual 'Meiko-san.' She replied to it by calling him 'Namura-sensei' having a feeling that he didn't want to be too casual. She soon found out why.

The two sat down, and Meiko explained that Yuu and Miki couldn't make it. They ordered coffees, and made polite conversation. Namura asked about school, and Meiko asked about work.

Meiko noticed Namura kept glancing at his watch.

"Something wrong Namura-sensei? You keep glancing at your watch. Is it more interesting than me?"

"Ha-ha, very funny. I don't think so. It's just… she should be here by now…"

Meiko was caught off-guard. 'She?' She, who? She didn't want to pressure Na-chan; he already looked as uncomfortable as she'd first felt. After the meeting so far she'd been able calm herself. Now, this statement from Namura piqued her interest.

"Ah. There she is."

Meiko looked toward the door. The bell chimed as it opened. A woman with curly short brown hair walked through the door. She was cute, but was nothing in looks compared to Meiko. Meiko wondered who she was. Na-chan's sister perhaps?

The woman caught Namura's eye, waved, and walked pleasantly towards their table.

"Ah, Rumiko-san. So glad you could make it!"

Rumiko took a seat next to Na-chan. Meiko glanced at her. She was prettier up close. Meiko could feel anger build inside her. But she didn't know why.

"Thank you for inviting me Na-chan. You must be Meiko?"

She turned her gaze toward the teenage girl. Meiko silently nodded. She couldn't help but to have her thoughts stuck upon the fact that this 'Rumiko' had called Namura Na-chan. She was resentful, but she replied politely as she could.

"Nice to meet you, ma'am. And who are you? Na-chan has neglected to mention you to me."

She glared at Rumiko. She also made sure she emphasized calling Namura Na-chan. As soon as she said it Namura glanced in her direction, using his eyes to tell her what he thought about her statement. Rumiko smiled politely and replied:

"Oh? Na-chan hasn't told you? I'm his fiancé."

The words hit Meiko like a brick wall. Fiancé? Fiancé? Namura-kun had a fiancé? Impossible. He had come back for her. She was sure of it. Meiko felt pain inside. Pain and anger. She couldn't believe she was feeling jealously towards this inferior woman.

What did Namura see in her that Meiko didn't have?

"Yes, I proposed to Rumiko about four months after I left here. As far as I can tell, it was love a first sight."

He gave a sincere look and smile in Rumiko's direction. She leaned forward and gently kissed him. Kissed the same lips that Meiko had kissed passionately so many times. Meiko tried her hardest to keep herself under control.

"Wow! Congratulations Namura-sensei! I had no idea! How great is that?"

She let out a forcibly small laugh. She'd switched back to using Namura-sensei; she didn't want to anger his 'fiancé' in front of him.

After having pleasant conversation for about thirty minutes, Meiko was able to excuse herself from the now tense meeting.

"Excuse me please Rumiko-san, Namura-sensei, but I must be going now. I promised Miwa-kun I'd meet him…"

She saw Namura's eyebrows rise in interest. She could tell he cared. She bowed politely.

"Thank you so much for arranging this Namura-sensei. And thank you for coming Rumiko-san. It has been quite fun. I'll see you later."

"You're quite welcome Akizuki-san, I will call you sometime if I ever pass through again."

"Yes, Akizuki-san. We will also inform you of the wedding. You are invited for sure!"

Meiko winced at the fact of there being a wedding. She couldn't think of even being there. She knew that that was exactly how Rumiko wanted her to feel. Meiko couldn't let her see her rage.

"Thank you. And once again it was very nice meeting you."

"You also."

Meiko bowed once more, and left the shop. As she headed home she felt the rage building up inside her.