Notes: song is by Kylie Minogue and is called 'Fragile'. I only borrowed it okay! Relax… The e-mail addresses I used, they are fake. For as far as I know then. They might exist, but I didn't use them on purpose. Just created something happy.

Not much reviews for chapter 25, my chapters getting worse??? If you think that, review me and tell me why or review the opposite. Please. Thank You.

Disclaimer: see chapter 1

Chapter 26 – Finding Trust In Him Again

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"Please! Don't go, whoever you are!" Julia begged as she hold on to the person tighter.

"Too late… too late…" A voice ecchoed.

"Nooo please!" Her eyes fluttered open as she fell onto the hard floor, holding her pillow tightly in her arms.

"It was… a dream," she whispered. She got up from the floor and checked the time; 03:41. Great, just great.

She made her way to the bathroom and drunk some water. Deciding she couldn't sleep anymore anyway, she grabbed a cd and put it on. As the music played, she slowly wandered around her dark room.

It had been a week since that day…

"Since he … since we almost kissed… but wait, why would he kiss me?!" Julia exclaimed unknowingly. She dropped herself in a chair.

"He doesn't like me… and … and maybe he was just… I don't know!" She closed her eyes for a moment.

She didn't call him, she didn't have the guts to call him. Her best friend! But… he didn't call her either.

She had spent much of her time with Ling and Christie in town and on the beach, but, despite the hot weather, she hadn't heared from him or seen him.

"It's strange," She mumbled sleepily.

"And that dream… even weirder…" She whispered as she dozed off.

~*~

~ Ochitsuki ga nai to wa yoku iwareru no

Onaji butai ni nagaku wa irarenai ~

Julia woke up because of the music, which was still playing. Her neck stiff from the position she slept in. Turning at the alarm clock slowly, she saw it was 9:56. Well, certainly better than 03:41. She got up from the chair and walked to her stereo.

~ Nigeru mawaru you ni kotaete atezuppo

Norikaeru you ni hana kara hana e to ~

She stopped at the desk and listened.

~ And baby let me touch you ~

Ai dake no ai de ii

Let me be the one to please you ~

~ Baby let me kiss you

Asu made no eien to

Yobeba ii darou ~

** Flashback **

"Excuse us for this electricity problem. We believe everything is alright again, sorry for any inconvenience," the DJ apologized.

The lights were on again, the music was on again… everything continued, that included all the people aswell… except for two of them.

Julia and Jin just stood there, a small gap between them. Jin searched Julia's face, looking for answers. Was she afraid? Shocked? Happy? Sad? Angry? He didn't know, her face didn't give away any emotion.

I know I have to finish my dance, but I… I just can't. Not knowing what to do anymore, she turned and left, leaving him behind with unanswered questions.

** End Flashback **

~ Let me be the one to leave you… ~

"Yes, sure… make it worse," Julia mumbled to her stereo as she wiped away some tears and turned the music off.

She couldn't help it, but her thoughts kept on going back to that night. Maybe she just should've stayed. She really didn't know the answer. What she did know, was that she had to contact him. She couldn't just not talk to him for such a long time.

But first, a shower and breakfast.

~*~

Her hair still dripping, cause it was soaking wet, she entered her room.

"I have to check e-mail…" she mumbled. The let the computer start up, as she dried her hair a bit. Once started, she clicked her mailbox.

"You have… 3 new e-mail messages," the annoying mailbox voice informed her.

"Why, thank you…" Julia mumbled annoyed, as if the voice was her enemy. Two more clicks, and there was the first e-mail.

To: Julia Chang Chang_Julia@hotmail.com
From: Ling Xiaoyu hugsnkisses_xiao@happy-girls.com
Subject: What happened?!

Hi Jules!

How are you doing? Haven't seen you yesterday, when Chris and I had ice cream in the park. She's so kind to me. I know she said she's not lesbian, but… I dunno… it's like she is. But if she says she isn't, I believe her… you? :/

I know you didn't really want to talk about this, but, I really have to know what happened with Jin at the prom. Chris and I saw you two just staring at each other! You had to take your chance right there and then! Why on Earth did you take off like that??????? He left shortly after you had left. He looked pretty sad to me… :(

Mail me back okaaaaay! And we're gonna get ice cream too soon okay? You still owe me one, remember… long back? ;)

Mwhhhhhaaaaaaa big hugggggggggggg *HUG*!!!

Take care Juleeeeeees!!

-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx- Xiao.

Julia smiled. "Sweet Xiao..." Then she clicked the next mail.

To: Julia Chang Chang_Julia@hotmail.com
From: Ling Xiaoyu hugsnkisses_xiao@happy-girls.com
Subject: MAIL ME!

JULES!!! Where are you?! Mail me already! I'm anxious and bored! Maaaaaaaaiiiiiiiiiilllllll meeeeee!!!!!!

Xiao.

Julia shook her head as she grinned.

"Xiao, Xiao, Xiao… I don't think she's gonna stop e-mailing till I answer one of them!" She started typing, and with her skills, it was done in no time. She nodded.

"Perfect."

"Xiao, would you please relax already? This is the first time today I've even seen my mailbox, let alone answer any mail! You're the first.

Christie is no lesbian. Believe me, she talked with me about it. Remember this; she's a very rare friend. A very important, rare, best friend. Don't ever lose her.

About Jin, I don't know. It's like I had to kiss him after the electricity was back on. Without thinking I just took off. I'm sorry for not saying anything to you and Chris about it.

And well, I have to apologize to Jin too I guess. And yes, I will do that. Don't worry. Please just try to be patient… I'm going to do this.

I have more mail to check princess (which you're not)… Haha, just kidding Xiao my friend. But the mail is there so I'm gonna check that out. See you soon… (at your birthday!!!!!)

Love, Julia," Julia read.

"Yes, a perfect mail," she said again as she sent it. She opened the next mail and saw it was a mail from Christie.

To: Julia Chang Chang_Julia@hotmail.com
From: Christie Monteiro Christie_Too_Good_4U@yahoo.com
Subject: My life is great!!!

Hey Jules,

How's things going? My life has never been better! Remember those days I hated Xiao's guts? Now I love her. She's the best friend I could've ever wished for! I can't wait till her birthday!

Spoken to Jin yet? I hope so, hope you too will sort stuff. Um… well, I agreed to go to Ling's place today so I have to get going. We will soon get together and go shopping okay?

Mail me back,
Christie.

Julia also answered Christie's mail and then shut down the computer. She took some paper and placed her pencil on it. When she started writing, she didn't stop… and a song was born.

"Amazing!!! Did *I* really write this? Wow…" Julia whispered as she stared at her paper.

"So! That's yet another song by me! Maybe I'll be a singer when I grow up haha," she laughed. She took the paper and placed it on her desk with the other songs she had written the passed days. She smiled softly.

"Oh Jin… I wish I could tell you…"

*Ding Dong*

Julia walked to the door and opened, surprised at who she saw. Jin smiled weakly at her.

"Hey… can I come in?" He asked.

"Uh, yes sure!" Julia said as she closed the door behind him.

"I was just walking when I saw the changes in the weather… it's going to rain so I wanted to take shelter… and your house was close by so," he explained.

"That's okay," she said with a smile. "Would you like some tea?"

"Yes please." Julia went to the kitchen. She felt relief, but also the nervousness.

He still talks to me… thank goodness. But… but… he really is here in my house…ok ok, stay calm and make that tea.

When the tea was done, Julia took the two cups back to livingroom, where she almost tripped over the carpet on the floor.

"Are you okay?" Jin asked.

"Yes… I don't understand, I never tripped over that stupid carpet before," she said confused.

"There's a first time for everything," he said softly as she handed him his cup.

"Yes…" She sipped her tea.

Why not… ask him…

"Jin, I wrote a nice song this week, would you like to hear it?"

"Yes of course!" He smiled.

~*~

Upstairs, Jin sat down on her bed.

"Mmm comfy," he said satisfiedly. She smiled, she could tell he was trying to make her comfortable. Suddenly she realized something.

"Uh.. I… I first have to get dressed," she whispered embarrassed. She had walked around in underwear and a towel the whole time. A blush covered her cheeks.

"Oh! Yes, sure you go ahead, I'll go downstairs," Jin said as he stood up.

"No, no… wait." Julia swallowed. "Just… stay here. We're best friends after all… no…? We have seen each other … n-naked even…"

"That's more than 5 years ago Jules," Jin grinned. Julia smiled nervously.

"Yes… but… just stay, I won't pose over this." She walked to her chair and took the clothes she put there before she showered; blueish/gray jeans and a baby blue tank top. She decided just to trust him as she put on her jeans and then threw the towel on the floor. Jin didn't look her way on purpose.

"Jin? You don't have to worry about me feeling comfortable or not, I said you could stay here right?"

"Do I have to watch you dress then?" He asked, suddenly looking her way. She was surprised by his words. He didn't talk anymore, only looked at her beautiful body.

"N-now you're making me blush again.." She said, her cheeks as red as tomatoes. She quickly put her top on and took her shoes. Trust, Julia, it's about trust… The sky had gotten grayer and grayer, darker and darker.

"So… you still want to hear my song?"

"Of course!"

"Okay…" She put on the music she had created with the computer and took her mic.

"Now, you promise me you won't laugh okay…"

"I promise Jules, don't worry."

~ Innocent…, that's my way
Don't know where I am
Catch my breath
Can't think straight
Gotta make… a plan ~

Jin smiled at her performance, she was a true singer, a true entertainer. Her movements were fantastic and so were her songs and her voice.

~ But I get butterflies
Water in my eyes ~

Julia saw him smile.

Wonder why…

~ Cause I'm fragile when I hear your name
Fragile when you call
This could be the nearest thing to love
And I'm fragile when I hear you speak
Fragile feeling small
This could be the closest thing to love ~

Julia slowly turned his back to him, then looked back at him over her shoulder.

~ Shake and sweat
Wipe my brow
Scared of what's… to come ~

She fully turned at him and stepped somewhat closer.

~ Lie awake, toss and turn
Am I the only one…? ~

~ But I get butterflies
Water in my eyes ~

Jin found it all very nice. She could sing perfectly for one, two, she moved along greatly and three, she was beautiful.

How I wish I could tell her…

~ But I get butterflies
Water in my eyes
When I think of you
I could break in two… ~

Jin's eyes followed her around the room. She looked back at him. She could tell he was wondering something.

~ Cause I'm fragile when I hear your name
Fragile when you call
This could be the nearest thing to love
And I'm fragile when I hear you speak
Fragile feeling small
This could be the closest thing to love ~

Julia turned off the music and put away her mic.

"So what did you think?"

"I loved it!" He exclaimed. "Your movements so fit the music and your voice is simply great!"

"Thanks!" She said thankful, smiling broadly. However, that smile faded as suddenly the electricity failed and a big thunderbolt interrupted her words.

"Where did that came from so suddenly?"

"This was expected… it has been hot outside after all…" Julia sat down on her chair.

"Hmm…"

"What's wrong?" Jin asked.

"I'm not really fond of thunderstorms," she admitted.

"I knew that," he said gently, "you have never been."

~*~

Julia opened the front door.

"Well, thanks for letting me stay here," Jin said.

"That's okay, anytime Jin."

"Thanks Jules." He felt the urge to kiss her with all emotions rushing inside of him, but he didn't.

"See you at my house, in 3 days."

Julia frowned at this. "At your house in 3 days... why?"

"Xiao wanted to celebrate her birthday in 3 days, she told me this morning," He explained. "At your house?" Julia asked surprised.

"Yes, and she said you had to come. She said there was no other choice for you." Julia grinned.

"Alright alright, I'll be there."

"I know you wouldn't let her down," Jin answered with a smile. "Well, see you in 3 days then..." He turned but Julia stopped him.

"Wait... did she tell why she wanted to celebrate her birthday in your house?" He smiled warmly at his friend.

"My house was big, she said." Julia laughed.

"Oh wow, yes that's Ling Xiaoyu for you..."

"Well, I'd better be going, see you soon Jules," he said.

"Alright, see you Jin," she said. "Byebye!"

She turned and stepped inside, closing the door immediately behind her. She leaned back against the door, closing her eyes for a moment. Then she smiled.

"I can't wait!"

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Sorry if the suspense is getting too much... don't even know if that's a good or a bad thing, but I can tell from the reviews I got, that I've got to hurry up :) I lost the papers of the fanfic, but I still remember what I wrote in chapter 27... I am not going to change it, just wait and see okay?

~ Iris