Hello, everyone! It's crazymonkey1123 right here. I thought about uploading this chapter on Friday, but then I realized what day it is today. If you guys don't know, then look up at your screen where it says "Published".
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You might be probably saying, "Oh, it was published in July 11, 2011."
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EXACTLY ONE YEAR AGO!XD
So yeah, Happy 1st year for Is It Hate or Love!
And I got you guys a present: NEW CHAPTER!
So, read, review, and oh- I don't own anything:3
Rima's POV
"Wow, I can't believe you're here," I told the boy right beside me.
Lunch break was on session, so I introduced Christian to my other friends, consisting of Amu, Tadase, Yaya, Kukai( he's visiting from the high school).
"Hajimemashite! My name is Christian Hollingsworth," he greeted them all.
Yaya gasped. "Hollingsworth? Wait a minute, is your mom Alicia Hollingsworth, the owner of Hollingsworth Hearts?"
"Why, yes, she is. In fact, I'm the heir to Hollingsworth Hearts," he replied, smiling.
My friends' eyes widened, their jaws dropping like a ton of lead.
I cocked an eyebrow at them. "What's Hollingsworth Hearts?"
Amu gasped in shock. "You don't know what Hollingsworth Hearts is?"
"No," I answered, slightly annoyed.
"Rima," Tadase began, "Hollingsworth Hearts is a famous brand company worldwide. They sell clothes, shoes-
"Perfumes, jackets, jewelry, cosmetics-" Amu continued.
"And candy! VERY tasty candy!" Yaya finished.
"Not to mention they're opening up clothing lines for the sports department," Kukai chimed in.
Now, it's my turn to have my eyes widened. "Wow." I then turned to Christian. "I didn't know you were rich."
"Umm Rima, I think the word "rich" is an understatement," Amu corrected.
"More like he's freaking MADE OF MONEY!" Kukai added.
"Well, I don't really like to brag about it. I mean, being well off has its own consequences." Christian dryly stated.
"Like being chased by the paparazzi?" I asked.
"Yeah, and kidnappers. You can't trust ANYBODY." he continued.
"Oh."
"However," he said, turning a smile in my direction. "I do trust you."
I bit back a blush. Wait, why am I blushing? Well, maybe it's because he's probably my first guy friend that I don't share with other girls. Or maybe it's because of that pearly white smile. "Well, I'm honored." I replied as nonchalantly as possible.
As soon as I finished my lunch, Christian came up to me. I looked at him. "What?"
Again with that picture perfect smile. "Can we talk for a bit?"
Christian's POV
I dragged her to a courtyard outside the cafeteria. We both sat on an empty, and I became suddenly aware that nobody was around except for us.
"Nobody is here except for us," Rima stated. I laughed.
"What?" she asked, confused.
"You just read my mind."
"Oh," she chuckled. "Well, then."
"Hey," I began, "why didn't you contact me?"
Her eyes narrowed, and her smile was replaced with a frown. "Some things happened," Rima answered evasively.
"What would that be?"
"Oh…just some things. I don't want to talk about it," Rima faintly answered.
I cleared my throat. "Is it because of Fujisaki-san?"
I felt her tense, her hands shaking. Water started to pool around her eyes. "Like I said, I don't want to talk about it."
I was about to persist, but then I stopped. If I want her heart, I must make her happy. Happier than she ever would be if she was with Fujisaki. "Well, ok. But, just so you know," I patted her head, and then continued:
"You have a friend here."
Amu's POV
Going back to class, I spotted Rima and Christian sitting together at a bench. I was about to pass by when Christian mentioned about "Fujisaki-san". I stopped at my tracks.
Why were they talking about Nagihiko? Does Christian know him?
I saw Rima tense when he said his name. She then retorted, "I don't to talk about this."
Then, Christian patted her head, as if to comfort her. I couldn't quite catch what he last said to her.
This is too puzzling for me. Wait, did something happen during the summer? Rima didn't talk to me all summer, and so did Nagihiko…
Only when he said goodbye.
I hid myself as the two walked to class. It seemed like Christian was telling her something funny, and Rima laughed. Actually laughed.
Then, I caught how Christian stared at her. There was a look of yearning and…love?
Rima didn't notice and gave Christian a friendly bump.
Christian kept giving her the look and grinned.
Reaching back to class, I saw Rima sitting alone. I decided to approach her.
"Rima!" I called out. "Where were you?" I decided not to tell her that I saw her.
"Oh, Amu," Rima greeted. "I was with Christian. We were talking."
I smiled. "I see. So, do you know what happened to Nagihiko?"
I felt tense up. She froze for moment, but then continued harshly, "How should I know where he is? Remember, I absolutely HATE him."
I widened my eyes. Ok, I know that Rima doesn't treat Nagihiko right sometimes, but she never openly admit that she hates him. It's like she's…keeping something from me?
For a moment, I thought about asking her about it. But, then again, she might just throw more insults.
I sighed. "Well, you know, he went to Paris. For three months."
That got her attention. "Oh. So, how did you know that?"
"He called all of us before he left. I thought he called you too."
Her eyes widened in shock. She kept staring at me, and I saw water pooling around her eyes.
"Oh," she said dejectedly. "I guess he didn't bother to inform me."
I'm so confused right now, but I decided to comfort my friend. "Rima, don't feel so upset about it. Everyone is upset about him, but he'll be back."
She tensed up, and cleared her throat. "I'm not upset," she replied harshly.
She then got up and ran out of the classroom.
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