Before you read this chapter, I want to say... or I guess write a few things. This started out as a story just kinda for myself, and my own fantasies, but since then it's become so much more. I just want to thank you guys for giving great feedback and supporting me along the way. I may have been a bit over dramatic last chapter about the feels, but I was pretty iffy about whether you guys would like that chapter. I definitely enjoyed it myself. Well, enough with the emotional talk. Here's chapter 14!

Kirito sat on the floor of the room for what seemed like days. Not a single word came out of him or the one behind him. Kirito knew that a door separated him from what was now his worst fear, and yet he couldn't speak or even turn around. Maybe if he didn't leave his position, Asuna would eventually leave. No, that's a horrible idea. Kirito knew he would be forced to face Asuna at one point or another, but he wanted to hold out as long as he could.

Kirito started to clear his mind and recalled everything that took place in the hours before. He thought about kicking Asuna, and how it was horrible. There's no possible way he could forgive himself for that, no question. But... he could at least try. Kirito knocked lightly on the door behind him.

"You know, I never would've thought anything like this would ever happen 3 years ago. When I first put on that silver helmet, all I wanted to do was escape a reality that was much better than I made it out to be." Kirito spoke softly, not wanting to burst his ears out after hours of silence.

"I wanted the same thing, but my reality and yours are a lot different, aren't they?" Asuna replied, continuing Kirito's soft tone through her own voice.

"Reality is wherever we are now... I guess I didn't know that back then." Kirito paced his words slowly.

Because Kirito had started talking to her again, Asuna decided to ask a small string of questions. She wanted to know what Sinon had that she didn't. Maybe then, she could win Kirito back.

"Kirito, do you really love her?"

"Yes."

"What about me?"

"You're… part of my past."

She cringed at the word 'past'.

"Why do you love her?"

"She's always been there for me."

Asuna was about to ask 'Wasn't I always there for you?' but she hesitated, knowing full well what the answer was.

"She wasn't there for you in SAO."

Kirito didn't know why, but he took that as an offense. He let it slide.

"There's no way she could've been."

"Is she going to be your last?"

"I don't know."

Kirito was tired of answering questions. He didn't like how Asuna was prying info from him. He stood up, and unlocked the door.

Sinon was sitting at her home, when a thought popped into her head. What if Kirito and Asuna make up? What if they got back together? What if she had lost Kirito? All these scenarios started to play in her head, making her throw her head back in curiosity. Sinon ran back to the apartment to check on Kirito. She made up an excuse for herself along the way, so she didn't feel like a creep. Somebody could have... dueled him in his sleep… or something. On her way back, she messaged him.

"Kirito, are you okay? I'm worried about you, so I'm coming over to check on you. I'm almost there, so wait for me. Okay? [Sinon, 11:30pm]"

Kirito saw the message, and sighed in relief. The situation he was in was way too awkward. As he opened the door, Asuna got a glimpse of the message that Sinon sent to him. Seeing this as her last chance to win him back, thought of a plan. It was a cruel one, but it would be worth it when Kirito was with her again. Asuna had become really good friends with Sinon over the years, so it would hurt her to do what she was about to do.

Asuna lied down on a nearby bed, and took her shirt off. "Hey, Kirito," she rubbed her arm a little bit out of nervousness, and guilt. "cou.. could I ask for just one favor from you?" She looked away from his face.

"I.. If you love Sinon, I understand, but if you're going to end our relationship here and now, could I, um.." She hesitated, until she heard a faint knock on the door outside the room. "Could I kiss you one last time?" Kirito went from an understanding look to a guiltful one.

"No, you can't." He sighed. "If I did, I would be cheating on Sinon. Plus, I don't want you to think that there's still something here. I'm sorry."

Asuna heard the door crack open, and she pulled Kirito close and smacked her lips on his. Kirito was taken by surprise, and he wasn't enjoying the kiss at all. He tried to pull away, but she jsut came closer. Asuna then started to rub her chest up against Kirito, like she was getting intimite with him.

Sinon knocked on the door, wondering what was happening on the other side. There was no answer, though she heard faint voices in the background. Sinon opened the door, and looked inside. The first thing she saw made her lose all contact with her body. She was suddenly frozen in dismay, not able to do anything about what she saw. Her emotional pain was so much, it seemed to have taken away a few life points. She thought about running. Shutting out the image. Sinon wanted to just disappear from the situation, but she thought back to when Asuna had seem them making out. She thought about how the girl in front of her stood in the same doorway of the same apartment, traumatized in the same way.

Not wanting to make the same mistake that Asuna did, she calmed down. Sinon took control of herself, and proceeded to cross her arms. "You have 30 seconds to explain before somebody's ass gets kicked." She was looking directly at Kirito, ignoring the horrible look on Asuna's face.

Kirito and Asuna were both silent, but for completely different reasons. Asuna was horrified that her plan didn't work; that Sinon didn't charge out the door like she did. Was this why Kirito preferred her? Was it because she didn't run away?

Kirito couldn't speak for several reasons. He was angry at Asuna on many levels, but also terrified that if he didn't get this right, then he would lose Sinon. He spoke up. "I… Asuna asked me for one final kiss, and I.." The black swordsman hesitated to continue his sentence as he remembered all the hardships Asuna went through in the past few years. Everything that she had done for him, and vise versa. Was she really at fault? "I was tempted, and I gave her one last kiss to end our relationship officially." Kirito didn't smile, but he was happy with his sentence, ready for whatever came next.

Sinon took a few deep breaths, and calmed herself down. "I.. I don't know if I can completely believe you, but I'll trust you." She had her doubts, but she wanted to trust Kirito.. for the good of their relationship. There was silence for a small while, and though not everybody was happy, nobody was sorrowed, or angered, or confused anymore.

So how was it? I'm still slightly iffy about this chapter and the direction I'm going in general, but based on your feedback I think you guys'll like it. Kudos. Oh, and also I'd like to tell you guys about a new story I'll be starting later on. It's an original I call "Sorrow". I'll probably be posting it on WordPress. More details later.