Day

June should be arriving any minute now. For some reason, I find that tonight I'm unusually anxious to see her. Earlier she had seemed so distant, and it was obvious that something was troubling her. I hadn't expected her to want to tell me. Eden told me that she wasn't one to put things out in the open. But June must trust me enough to let me know. I'm troubled myself now about what exactly it is that she'll be telling me.

Eden headed out a play with Tess and Pasco about a half an hour ago, and he shouldn't be back for another hour or two. I suggested that he should take a break from studying. He might want the job really bad, but that's no reason for him spend all of his time with his head in a book.

The moment that he left I began trying to prepare dinner. I will admit I'm not one for cooking. Eden usually takes that task upon himself. But June is worth the trouble. I fumbled around with pots and pans, trying to follow a recipe that Tess had picked out. I spilt the dressing all over the floor, and then I forgot to spray the metal tray before I cooked the food and the crescent rolls it ended up sticking. But I managed to make dinner without burning the house down, and I have to say, I'm proud of myself. As I finish setting down the silverware there's a knock at the door. I straighten my clothes and run my fingers through my short blonde hair one more time before running to open the door.

June looks beautiful. She's wearing a tight black dress that ends just above her knees. Below that are matching heels that make her about three inches taller. Her hair is tied in a bun, and around her neck is a diamond necklace. "Well I feel underdressed!" I exclaim, and she laughs. "But really," I add, "you should've told me that this was going to be more formal. I could've worn something nicer, even though I still wouldn't look as nearly as stunning as you." June blushes and steps inside.

"It smells great in here," she comments, walking into the dining room. She sees dinner laid out on the table. "You made this?"

I nod. "But don't complement me till you've tasted it." I hurry over to June's side and pull out her chair. She turns to me and smiles, which causes me to do the same. Once we are both seated, I dish out the food, explaining why I chose tonight's dinner. "Tess told me that this was your favorite."

"Chicken and Caesar salad," she says nodding, "I used to have Metais make it all of the time when I was younger. Almost every week we'd work in the kitchen together. We both knew the recipe by heart." June sighs. "I haven't eaten it since he died."

My stomach drops. "You don't have to eat it," I say quickly, "I have other food in the fridge-"

"Day, it's fine," she assures me. "I've been dying to eat it again. I was just waiting for an opportunity." Her words only make me feel slightly better, but pressure seems to be piling on my shoulders. I watch nervously as she takes her first bite. June's eyes light up and I wait for her reply. "Are you sure that you made this?"

I laugh. "So it's good?" She nods and we both begin enjoying our meal, which to my surprise is really good. We talk about how our lives have been over the past few years, and I tell her about how close Eden is to getting a job.

After we've finished, I clear the table and June gets up to look at the pictures that are hung on the wall. They're from the time Eden and I spent in Antarctica. We both look happy in the photographs, but I can't remember actually feeling that way at all when I was there. When I join her, June asks, "Did you like it there?"

I frown. "It was a nice place. The technology was amazing, and I learned more than I'll ever learn again, but it just felt like," I hesitate, trying to find the right words. "It felt like something was missing." I glance at June and I see that although her gaze is fixed on the picture, her thoughts seem to be else ware.

"Day, I need to tell you something," she says quietly. "It's about Trevor." My heart sinks. I thought that maybe her problem would involve him. "He wants me to do something bad. Very bad." She finally just lets the words come rushing out. "He wants me to start the rebellion."

I'm puzzled. What could June do that could start an entire rebellion?

"In just a few days," she continues, "when Anden has his speech, I'm supposed to be there too. Originally, I was meant to be protection for the Elector, but Trevor has other ideas. He wants me to wave an American flag, so that the entire Republic can see it. It would only take moments for everything to erupt in chaos. I wouldn't do it, I don't want to do it," her voice cracks. "Trevor threatened to hurt Tess and everyone that I love, including you."

My mind goes blank as I hear realized that June just admitted that she loves me. But I push that thought away, and take in everything that she's just told me. "We can figure a way out of it. We have in the past, right?" I smirk as I see June's breath catch. "I'm a legend, you're a prodigy. Together, there's nothing that can stop us."

I don't expect it when she kisses me. Her arms are thrown around my neck and mine find their way around her waist. The surprise and force of it causes me to stumble back a few feet. Letting my other thoughts disappear into nothing, all I can think about is June. Her skin is soft, and as the kiss grows more passionate her grip on me gets tighter. Our lips lock and the air around us suddenly seems to get warm. It's just then I realize how difficult the past few years must've been for her. Being away from someone she loved for a decade, not being able to talk to them, to see them, not having them even remember her. Then when I finally did come back, she had to start all over again.

Then it all comes back; everything. Memories that were believed to be long gone, experiences that I hadn't remembered. I remember seeing June for the first time, how I thought the she was truly the most beautiful person that I'd ever seen. I remember the jealously that had boiled up in my stomach when I saw Anden kiss her. I remember when I found out that I was going to die, and left her on her own. I remember having the most amazing night of my life with her. But most of all, I remember how much I love June Iparis.

My hand moves up her back, bringing her closer to me. I feel complete, like this is all I'll ever need in the world. Everything seems to make since. My thoughts are interrupted when I hear the sound of the front door opening.

"Gosh, what did I just walk in on?!"

"Eden, you're home early?!" I exclaim, as June and I jump apart.

"The play sucked so we left early and got coffee instead. I surely didn't think that we'd come back and fine the two of you snogging!" June's face reddens as she sees that standing behind Eden is Tess and Pasco. Tess seems to be lit up with joy and Pasco can't help smiling as well. My brother, on the other hand, looks utterly embarrassed.

"Sorry guys," I say laughing a little. "We'll go out back," I say leading June to our small balcony. Once we are outside of the apartment, I shut the door behind us. The breeze cools my hot face and I breathe in the fresh air. Nothing could possibly bring me down right now. "June," I say softly, taking both of her hands in my own. "I remember."

Her eyes get big. "You mean-"

"Yes," I nod. "I remember everything. And now that I have all of my memories back, there's something that I need to tell you."

June nods, a worried expression on her face, as if she's expecting bad news.

I grin and rest my forehead against hers. "I love you."

Then we kiss again.

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"I'm not just doing this for me," he growls. "I'm doing it for everyone who has ever felt like an outcast. The ones who've felt worthless, unimportant, or like a failure. This is all for them."

"What is causing a rebellion doing then? It's not just going to completely change their lives!"

"It'll give them a purpose. After the war ends, I'm not really looking for the Colonies and the Republic to rejoin. I'm looking to start a new nation. One that you, June, will not be a part of."

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A/N: I literally had a ton of fun writing this chapter! I've been waiting for it and I hope that you guys enjoy it as much as I did! But, there are only a few more chapters left! I'm so excited! Again I must remind you that I'm only 13 and if there are any spelling and/or grammar errors I apologize I'm just doing the best that I can!

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