Charlie: Kk, gonna keep it short~! Won't be publishing for a while due to some problems. Family ones. Plus I got summer school so that pumps it up even more~! UGH~! Sorry but I hope you guys make this one last till the next chp.~!

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The Guardians' meeting was over and everyone left for home. I quickly reached up to Rima and grabbed at her boney elbow. "Rima!" I steadied myself and tried to catch my breath. "Rima…What was that?" I gestured over to the Royal Garden.

Her face fell blank and innocent with a bit of pity. "What do you mean?"

"I mean you sounded like you knew something that Amu and I didn't. I want to know what it is."

A cold chill whooshed past us both as we were staring at each other with blank glares. The only sound came from the rushing of cars and the tiny giggles of elementary kids.

"I need to get home so if you don't mind." She spun on her heel and walked away from me. I quickly grabbed her elbow again and forced her to face me.

"I want to know what's going through your mind. Tell me." She closed her eyes as if annoyed with my persistence.

"Look, Kumiko," Her eyes fluttered open, "The best thing you can do right now is to either go directly to the root of the problem or you can choose to ignore the problem and wait for it to subside."

"So you're saying I should find the person who started this thing?"

Her eyes had reflected the smirk on her fair face. "I didn't say that was your only choice." She started to walk off again and this time she waved with a friendly smile. "Hope you like playing detective."

~.!.~

"Kumiko, dear, you have a phone call." Airi walked in with a piping hot cup of cocoa and hand me the phone. She stood by my bed after she set down the cup and watched me with worried eyes.

I put the phone call on hold, "Airi you okay?" She nodded and excused herself from my room without a word. I turned the phone on and placed it to my ear, "Hey Kukai, sorry I couldn't—"

"Kumiko? Who's Kukai and did I hear that lady call you dear? My, things have changed." My mother on the other line tsked her tongue as if she disapproved.

"What do you want?" I asked bitterly.

She gasped dramatically then giggled like nothing was out of the ordinary, "Well, I just wanted to tell my daughter that she'll be coming to my wedding this weekend. I've already told your father and don't worry, I paid for the ticket. You'll be staying with me and Wes for 2 days! How exciting." My face scrunched up at the sound of her happy squealing.

"Yeah…Well I'll be there but don't expect me to give my blessings." I took a smug sip of my cocoa with bitter feelings as my taste buds enjoyed the sweet taste.

"Oh Kumiko, Wes just thinks you'll love his son and daughter, or rather, your new step-brother and sister! Joy, joy, joy!"

For minutes after, my mom continued to inform me of her wonderful wedding but I couldn't help but feel my heart sink every time she brought up how happy he was. Luckily, she told me she had to go just before she got started on the dresses and hung up on me.

I plopped down on my bed and gave Mimori one of my tired faces. She sighed and snuggled up to me. "She's happy Kumi-chan, you shouldn't be so distasteful about this. After all, your dream is to finally move on with all your bitter memories behind."

I nodded and squeezed one of my pillows to my chest. "I know, I just feel like she's forgetting me and everything else she started off with. I don't need an American dad!"

Mimori patted at my hair and braided bits of my strands, "Your mom will never forget you. A mother will never forget one's own child. And don't forget that I'm your guardian angel. You also have your dad and Airi who love you to bits! You are blessed."

I laughed and poked Mimori in the stomach with my pointer finger, "Oh quit the wise talk. I like it better when you're silly." We both laughed until my dad came in and told me to stop laughing at myself 'cause it was scaring him. We both laughed at that too.

~.!.~

"Kukai, do you mind showing me some pointers for soccer?" My elbow was linked with Kukai's as we were heading to lunch but the dark blue haired girl I saw in the bathroom grabbed Kukai and batted her fake mascara eyelashes.

Kukai chuckled and got pulled away from me by the blue hair girl, "Sure Ayane, I'd be honored to." She giggled with enthusiasm and smirked cheerfully in my direction. Before she could pull Kukai away from me I wrapped my arms around his waist.

"Kukai, I think I'm a bit sick. Can you take me to the nurse's office real quick?" I lowered my eyes in embarrassment. I felt shamed for using such a lame excuse just to keep Kukai close to me.

I just knew he was quirking his eyebrows, "Kumiko…" I felt him tense then loosen up, "Ayane, do you mind if I take Kumiko to the nurse's office?" I felt a rush as he pulled me even closer to him and smile at Ayane with his famous smile, "After all, she's my favorite girl."

Ayane's face fumed but remembered who she was facing and smile, "Oh, excuse me for barging in. Well, maybe you can help me after school today?" She flipped her long blue hair and giggled.

Kukai looked confused but nodded, "Sure, just meet me at the soccer field, okay?"

Ayane nodded and skipped happily away. My face fumed with anger. What was she up to?

Kukai pulled me away from him pressed his lips into a straight line, "What's up? You aren't sick so you better tell me what's wrong or I'll tickle you to death!" He wiggled his fingers as if ready to tickle me.

"I-It's nothing. I'm totally fine!" I smiled and twirled around with fake joy.

He stroked his chin as if thinking hard, "Hm…You look okay but maybe," He began to tickle at my sides and I gave out with bursts of laughter in front of everyone. "You need a good tickling!"

"Hahaha! Stop~! Stop~! Everyone's watching!" He finally stopped and dragged me along to one of the lower level classes.

Of course, Amu and the rest of the gang were there but I was really happy to see them.

"Kumiko! You look torn!" Yaya rushed over to me and pinched my cheeks even though I was older than her. Amu followed and pursed her lips with confusion.

"How is she sad? She looks fine to me." Amu leaned in closer to me and examined me closely. I felt Kukai tense up again.

Yaya tsked and glared at Kukai, "What did you do, mister? You better start explaining or I'll send my duckies on you!"

Rima pushed Yaya out of the way and inspected me like Amu, "Ehh~! Apparently someone's jealous."

Amu shot up with wide eyes, "Is that true Rima?"

Rima nodded her head, "Aren't you a jealous thing?"

I blushed furiously and pushed Kukai towards Nagihiko and Tadase. "I-I am!" I burst out quietly so that the guys didn't hear.

Yaya returned and hugged me tightly, "Tell Yaya what happened!"

I smiled and caressed her light brown hair, "Well, there's this girl who was flirting with Kukai out in the hallway and…"

All three girls moved in closer with wide eyes, "Annnnddd~?"

"He didn't notice one bit! He was like a rock and told her he'd meet her after school to help her with soccer!"

Once again in unison, "Noooooo~!"

I nodded, "Yes!"

Rima stepped back and smirked, "Well, we'll just have to spy on them won't we?"

The other two girls nodded with the same mischievous smirks.

A/N: Hey guys hope this chapter was satisfying enough~! Thanks for the reviews and I hope you guys will tune into the next chapter of Fallen Star~! Thanks~!