Chapter Eleven: An Unwanted Statement

Why was she so infuriated at the thought of Namura marrying another woman? In her heart, Meiko knew that she obviously still loved Na-chan, otherwise, why would she be so crude towards a woman she'd never met before? That realization made her heart burn in agony.

What would she do about Miwa?

She hurried home. It was now late. She of course didn't have a meeting with Miwa, like she'd told Namura. She had just wanted him to be jealous. Which Meiko thought he had been. Meiko hoped deep in her heart that he still loved her.

But, what would she do about Miwa?

Soon she was at her front door. She heard voices inside. She quickly unlocked and opened the door to the massive house, and found herself looking at the maid. She was talking to Miwa.

Meiko's eyes opened wide, and she ran up and gave Miwa a big hug. Tears started rolling down her cheeks. They surprised her.

The maid suggested that Meiko take Miwa upstairs to her room. So she did so.

When the two were in Meiko's room, they sat down on her bed. Meiko couldn't hold it in any longer.

"Oh Miwa-kun! I can't stand it!"

Tears were still rolling down her flushed cheeks.

"Na-chan is engaged! Engaged! I thought he had come back to get me. To take me with him. But… but… he just wanted to show me it was over! Why would he do that!"

Miwa grabbed her in a tight hug and whispered softly in her ear.

"He loves you Meiko. That's why. He didn't want you to worry about your relationship. He wants you to move on. So he showed you that he moved on. He knew it'd hurt you. But… I don't think he wants you to love him anymore."

Meiko gazed awkwardly up into Miwa's sincere face. Tears wet her cheeks. Since when did Miwa become so smart? Why hadn't she realized this before? Meiko thought to herself:

"Well if Na-chan wants me to move on, then I guess I will!"

She looked up into Miwa's deep eyes, and pressed her lips against his. She could feel his surprise, but he soon succumbed to the feeling of security. They sat on Meiko's bed and kissed for what seemed to Meiko like too short of a time. Each kiss was as passionate as the Meiko's first kiss had been. She knew, absolutely, that Miwa loved her. Silent tears fell to her bed.

After a few more kisses, Miwa stopped. His face gave the impression that he was unwilling to stop, but had forced himself too. He looked genuinely into Meiko's beautiful wet eyes and told her flatly:

"Meiko. You don't want this. Do you?"

Meiko was stunned by his question. He'd seen right through her. He thought he knew that she didn't feel the same way towards him, as towards Namura. She chose her words carefully,

"I… I… don't really know. I know that… that… you love me. But, I don't know if I love Na-chan! I don't want to break up his engagement just because I, a teenager, feel as though I love him deeply. Miwa… I don't even think I know what love is! What should I do Miwa?"

She started crying and hiccupping. Meiko tried her hardest to stop being so babyish, but was unable too. She hoped that Miwa understood.

Miwa gave her a straight look and said,

"You have to think this over Meiko-san. No one else can decide your heart's wishes for you. Take some time and think it over."

He stood up slowly. And gave Meiko one last soft kiss on the cheek.

"I do love you Meiko-san. But you have to decide if you love me."

And with that said, he walked out of the room. Meiko's eyes followed him until he quietly closed the door. She listened as his footsteps echoed through the hallway. She repeated to herself.

"I have to decide. I have to decide soon."

A/N: Yay! Another chapter completed! I think it's also longer and better than my first one's. I still think they all sucked. I guess it's been so long that I've changed! I really like where this story is going! I cannot wait to write the next part. So keep reading!