Dirk Ending

Gretel was laughing as Kevin chased the dragonfly all around Angelo's house.

Running into the girls across the way and flowers flying everywhere.

"KEVIN!" Both girls shouted.

"Oops." He said.

"He never will learn." Dirk chuckled.

"You two are so much alike." Gretel said.

"How so? I mean we aren't related and everything." Dirk asked.

"Because you two are so much alike. You both love laughing. Pranks. Bugs. Your family. And you have many friends." She said.

Cindy and Lauren were shouting more at Kevin.

"I guess. But he's young." Dirk said.

"So are you. Well you know how Ivan is all the time with you since your like Kevin's big brother." Gretel said.

"Okay. I see your point. I've said that before." Dirk said.

Gretel smiled. "You know I don't have any siblings. I mean yes I have a twin brother, but no older or younger siblings." Gretel said.

"I have heard. How is he these days? I know you write to him." Dirk asked.

Gretel did write to him. And what he wrote back about her problem was:

"Dear sis.

I know your struggling with this. I would to if it were me.

But all I can tell you is Dirk is your best bet. He's closer to your age. If not exact. And he's got an older brother. He's playful like you are in so many ways. You have had a bug collection since childhood. Always the Dragonflies and Beetles. Well you caught fireflies but let them go so everyone else could see their glowing beauty.

I don't know if this helps. But please, follow your heart no matter what.

Your dear beloved brother. Hansel."

And Gretel though over the time about it.

Getting to know everyone over nearly ten years, Dirk was always working hard while playing with Kevin.

He made time for everyone. Not spending much time with himself.

Gretel liked being around him. All that positive feeling.

"Dirk." She spoke.

"Yeah?"

"Guys! Will you help me!" Kevin yelled.

"Oops. Hang on. Gretel?" Dirk turned to her.

"Nothing. Never mind." She said and ran over to help Kevin.

Dirk wasn't sure why but, something was off.

Gretel was going to talk to him about something. But she seemed, off. Like she didn't want to talk about what was on her mind.

After helping Kevin they walked him home.

"Thanks for today guys." Kevin said.

"Anything for my hero." Gretel smiled.

Dirk snickered. As Kevin blushed. "Gretel." Kevin spoke.

"What is it? Your side kick can do anything." Gretel said.

Dirk was still hiding his laughter when...

"I LOVE YOU!" Kevin shouted.

Both Dirk and Gretel were shocked.

Kevin said he loved Gretel?

"Um...Kevin?" Gretel didn't know what exactly to say.

Dirk knew many words to say. And sadly he could only say them to Ivan and he would say them back to him.

"I love you. Your the best side kick in the world." Kevin said.

Gretel sighed. "You do know I'm WAY older then you." She said.

Dirk wanted to say something but Gretel seemed to be doing fine for the moment.

"I know. But-"

"Kevin. You should be more into girls your age. Like Cindy and Lauren." Gretel said.

"But they are more like friends to me." Kevin said.

"Yes. And that's how I am with you. You and I are friends. Like Dirk and I." She added.

Dirk felt his heart get punched.

"Really? Your the same age and yet-" Kevin sound more confused.

"Look. Kevin." Dirk stepped in. "Even if Gretel and I had feelings for each other, we would have to chose friendship or relationship. What Gretel is doing it choosing friendship with you. Besides, you are still a kid. What your experiencing is a crush. Like the twins did for Ivan." Dirk explained.

Gretel remembers that. Cindy was the more obvious one.

"I see. Okay Dirk." Kevin smiled.

Dirk nodded as Kevin went inside. With a sigh both Dirk and Gretel headed to the cafe.

"Thanks for the hand their." Gretel said.

"No problem. He would have tried harder to convince you. I had to do it before he'd have his heart broken." Dirk said.

"You really are a good big brother to him. Your heart is like gold." Gretel said smiling.

Dirk blushed. "Gretel. About what I said."

"I don't mind it. You used us as an example to get it to his head." Gretel said.

Dirk sighed. How could he tell her?

"Dirk?" Gretel felt him all hurt. "I'm sorry. Did I hurt your feelings?" She asked.

Before Dirk said anything fireflies came out of nowhere.

The sky was glowing like it was Christmas.

Gretel and Dirk smiled.

It was so beautiful.

"Shall we dance?" Dirk asked.

Gretel turned to face him. Was he really asking me this?

"I didn't know you danced?"

"I don't." Dirk grinned.

Gretel laughed. Taking his hand they "danced" while the fireflies flew in the sky.

Then the fireflies flew around them. Bringing them closer together.

Gretel was so close to Dirk it was like seeing a giant.

Dirk blushed a little but tried not to get flustered over it.

"Dirk. I have to tell you something." Gretel said.

Dirk sighed and let her go. "I know already. You and I are friends. I'm okay with that." He shrugged.

"No! I really do like you. I was only saying that because of Kevin. I love you Dirk." Gretel said.

Dirk was shocked. Gretel was blushing a deep red.

"You. Do?" He asked.

Nodding rapidly Gretel hugged Dirk. "I love you." She said. She wanted to cry in his shoulder.

Dirk hugged her tightly back spinning her around. "I love you too! I love you Gretel." He said.

Gretel pulled away and smiled.

Dirk slowly leaned in and kissed her. Gretel kissed him back. It was like a magical night. The knight and the maiden.

A fairy Tale come true.

The End

And that's Dirk's ending!

Now, We have 1 for Lloyd

1 for Amir

1 for Ivan

and 0 For Angelo.

Who do you want to be next in this collection?