Chapter Eleven – Lovers confessions

"And that's the whole story…" Kuki finally finished. She glanced at Johnny, who had a blank expression on his face.

"Wow…" he said, finally and then sighed, "I always knew you liked Wallabee Beetles."

She jerked her head up, "Really? But how did you…"

"It was pretty obvious. You were always around him and always stood up for him when people talked shit about him. Like that time in the history class when Jake Winters said that Wally is a midget," Johnny burst out laughing, "You chased him around with a tennis racket until Mrs Collins ordered you to calm down and take a seat."

Kuki chuckled, "Yeah, she was pretty mad…"

Johnny nodded. "You know I like you, Kuki… right?" he said, softly.

She glanced at him and nodded slowly.

"Well… you remember the gifts I gave you?" she nodded again. "I did that until Wally attacked me that one day… after that I was just too scared to come near you…"

She giggled, "I'm so sorry about that!"

He smiled, "Nah, it's okay… but that wasn't the only reason I stopped. I realised that you really care about him… I could see it in the way you always laughed at his lame jokes, the way you looked at him and routed him on… then I knew you didn't feel the same about me."

Kuki opened her mouth to say something, but Johnny beat her to it.

"And it's pretty clear that Wally feels the same about you."

Kuki shook her head, "Don't be silly, Johnny."

"How can you not see it? Think about it for a second… He's always stood up for you, helped you, supported you and even hit the living daylight out of any guy who even talked to you."

Her eyes widened, "Oh… crud…" she whispered. Johnny was right, how could she have been this blind for all these years?

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Wally approached the football field and glanced over to the benches. There sat Kuki and Johnny Wilson. Wally frowned.

What does that creep want now? Probably trying to make Kuki fall in love with him again… Wally clinched his fists.

"This guy ain't never gonna quit!" he said aloud and walked towards the benches.

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Johnny took her hands in his, "Kuki, you should tell him the truth. Tell him that you really want to be his girlfriend and this time, not as a simple act. Tell him that you love him."

Kuki blinked; a blank expression on her face. "But Johnny, what if…"

"Don't worry, Kuki. I know he loves you too. Probably more than any other guy ever could."

She smiled; leaned forward and embraced him in a hug.

"Kuki?"

They quickly pulled apart as they heard the all too familiar voice. There stood Wally, staring down at them. Johnny cleared his throat and stood up, glaring at Wally.

"Beetles…"

"Wilson…" Wally returned the glare. They glared at each other for five seconds, their eyes saying all they wanted.

"Wally, can we talk?" Kuki's voice suddenly broke the tension between the two guys.

Wally looked down at her and smiled, "Sure." As he passed Johnny, Johnny grabbed him by his arm,

"You look after her, you got that?" he whispered in a threatening voice.

Wally pulled his arm away and angrily stared at him as he left.

"Bye Kuki!" Johnny said when he reached the furthest point of the benches. Kuki waved, smiling.

Wally stared after him until he was out of sight. He clinched his fists, "Oooh! Someday I'm gonna kick his cruddy butt and…"

"Sit down, silly!" Kuki pulled him down by his arm. He crashed onto the seat and glared at her playfully.

"You're gonna pay for that, Kooks." She giggled and turned away, as Wally continued; "I was looking for you, y'know! It's almost impossible to find you in this…"

"Wally, we need to talk about the whole thing with my grandparents."

Wally looked at her, surprised. "…Why?"

"Because we can't pretend like nothing happened!"

Wally smiled, "Kooks, don't worry about it. I'm not upset. To tell you the truth, I actually expected that."

"But I…" she tried again, but stopped when Wally took her hands in his.

"Everything's cool now, right?" she stared at him. Why was it so hard to say what she wanted and needed to say. She looked deep into his emerald eyes, feeling herself getting lost in it. She sighed and smiled, "Yeah… everything's cool…"

He grinned, happily. Then the bell rang for class. He groaned and stood up, "Come on, Kooks. We better get going." He started making his way down the steps.

Kuki didn't follow though. She bit her lower lip, mentally cursing herself for not telling Wally. It was the perfect moment and now she's gone and thrown it awa-

"Kooks? You coming or what?"

She turned her head and saw Wally standing at the bottom of the benches, waiting for her. "Yeah, wait up." She stood up and quickly made her way down the stairs. She followed Wally, in the direction of the classrooms.

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As they neared the classrooms, both silent, thoughts overflowed Kuki's mind. Why on earth didn't she do it when the time was right? She should've just told him. She still could… maybe she should just do it now and…

"We're late already," Wally suddenly said, "Look, we're like the only two out here."

Kuki scanned the school ground, he was right. All the teenagers were already in their classes. Kuki bit her lower lip, nervously. Should she take the risk and tell him…?

Wally sighed, his hands in his pockets. Kuki turned her head the other way, avoiding eye contact with him. Both the teenagers looked very nervous. The same thought spinning in their heads.

Wally sighed, "Look Kooks, I-" but he was cut short, when Kuki suddenly threw her arms over his shoulders and placed her lips on his. His eyes widened and he pulled away; staring at her, shocked.

Kuki covered her mouth with her hands, "Oh gosh! I'm so sorry, Wally. I-I… umm… I shouldn't have done that. I'm so-"

But this time Wally grabbed her, pushing her against the wall and kissing her. She was taken aback at first but eventually gave into the kiss, throwing her arms around his neck. It wasn't any ordinary kiss, but a real one… a powerful one. All the feelings they had to keep locked inside for all those years, finally pouring out into one kiss.

They kissed for about a minute, until Wally suddenly pulled back. His eyes filled with horror. He let go of her and took a step back.

"K-Kuki…?" he said, breathless.

She stared at him, her eyes also filled with shock but also happiness. "Y-yes, W-Wally?" she answered, catching her breath.

He gulped and walked backwards. "I… I gotta go…" then he turned and walked away.

Kuki stared after him, "Wally! Come back!" she ran after him. "Wally, what's wrong?" she said as she reached him, her hand on his shoulder.

He turned to face her, looking down into her deep violet eyes. "Kuki, I can't… I'm sorry…"

She looked at him, confused. "Can't what?" she whispered and gently touched his cheek.

He took in a deep breath and closed his eyes tightly. "Do this… Us, I mean… I just can't…"

Kuki pulled away, "What do you mean?" tears started to build up in her eyes.

He touched her hand, "Kuki, now you know how I feel, and it's pretty clear that you feel the same way. And before this weekend I would've given anything to be with you… to have you as my girlfriend… but it's too complicated now."

"What are you talking about?" Kuki said, her voice shaking as a tear crept down her cheek.

He sighed, "It won't ever work because your grandparents hate me."

"But you said everything's cool now!"

"Well, I was lying!" he cried, his voice raised. Kuki gasped as she took a step back.

"I just said that to help myself get over you!"

Kuki stared at him, tears falling freely now. She gasped slightly as she noticed Wally's eyes tearing up. Wally never ever cries and now… seeing him cry, she felt her heart breaking at the sight.

"Wally…" she took a step forward and hugged him.

After a few seconds he returned the hug, embracing her.

"I'll fix it… I promise…" she whispered into his ear.

Wally closed his eyes, one of his tears fell onto Kuki's shirt. Then he pulled away and forcefully pressed his lips onto hers once again. The kiss was short, yet it said so much. Then he pulled away.

"I should go…" then he walked away, leaving Kuki standing in the middle of the empty hall. No sounds, except for her soft sobbing.

A/N : There you go! Chapter 11 finished! :) Hope you guys liked it... it's very emotional, I know – but I wanted the story to be a bit dramatic at the end. This is like the only chapter that's very dramatic though, so don't worry.

Oh and this isn't the end, by the way. Haha – still one chapter left! Almost done with that one too!

Keep reviewing! I appreciate ALL the support! You guys are great! Thanks to everyone who enjoy my story so much! ;)