lugiamania: As I promised, here I am, working VERY hard at his fic.

Jamie: You've also been working on your site, right?

lugiamania: Yup! It's FINALLY back up, so be sure to go check it out at http://animeuniverse.angelcities.com! Now, I want to get to the fic and I'm sure you all do to, so I'll just cut it short and have jamie read the disclaimer now.

Everyone else minus jamie: HEY!

lugiamania: Too bad. Jamie?

Jamie: Sure thing! lugiamania does not own Zoids. She only owns the plot and Christi.


After the whole kiss incident, it was only natural that Leena and Bit got closer. They spent more time together, laughing and just having fun. Still, there was a tugging at Leena's heart every time she spent time with Bit.

You've been hurt before, how do you know it won't happen again? her conscience kept asking her.

Try as she might, she wasn't able to keep it hidden from Bit, and it wasn't soon before he asked her about it.

Hey Leena?



Um, I was wondering, are you okay? I-I mean, there isn't anything you wanna tell me? Bit asked, not sure how to put. It was a Sunday afternoon and everyone else was out shopping. Bit and Leena stayed home, lazing on the couch.

Leena suddenly stiffened a bit.

N-no, nothing's the matter. Why do you ask?

Um, well, you seem to be acting a little unusual every time we're like this.

I-I do? Leena faltered at this point. How could he have known?! Her mind was screaming at her. Suddenly, she felt like she needed some fresh air.

Um, you must be imagining things Bit, now if you'll excuse me Bit, I need to go out for some fresh air. she said, quickly making a mad dash for the door.

Outside? But it's raining! Bit protested, but Leena went anyway.


Leena ran outside, despite the fact that she was soaked to skin the second she stepped outside, but that didn't matter. She needed to make up her mind, once and for all.

So Leena, what's it gonna be? Are you gonna stick with Bit, or break his heart?' she asked herself. It seemed so obvious, but it was just so hard for her to make the decision.

Come on Leena, you know he likes you, and you like him, so what's with all the hesitation?'

You've already been burned before, how can you make sure that won't happen again?'

She battled back and forth with herself until she was about ready to scream. Just then, she heard someone behind her. Leena whirled around, only to find herself face-to-face with Bit.

Leena, what are doping out here? You're soaked! You better get back inside unless you want to get sick.

I-I just needed some air like I said, that's all.

Or is it because you wanted to clear your mind?

Leena looked up at him. He could read her emotions so easily, like the way people read a book. She lowered her head as her eyes started welling up with hot tears.

Leena, is something wrong? Bit asked her, softly this time. He was worried about her, and it hurt seeing her like this.

It's okay Leena, just let it all out. It's alright to cry. Bit said, taking her into his arms.

Around them, the rain was still coming down, but that didn't matter. They were with each other, and that was all they needed.

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So, Leena, is there anything you'd like to tell me?

Leena whirled around and faced her cousin. It was late and they were supposed to be asleep, but instead they stayed up talking.

There's obviously something on your mind. Christi insisted, knowing that she was never wrong about things like this.

Uh, well...

Don't worry, you can tell me. I won't tell a soul, I swear. Christi said, crossing her heart.

Well, I do, have a small problem...

Boy troubles? Christi asked, raising her eyebrow.

Wha? How did you know? Leena asked, amazed.

Leena, Leena, Leena, it's so obvious. I mean, the way you've been sighing all day and spacing out, it's gotta be a guy. Believe me, enough of my friends have done that for me to know.

Well, you see, um, there's this guy I like, and um, yeah... Leena trailed off.

Christi prompted.

And, well, I-I just don't wanna get hurt again. Leena finished, looking at the ground.

Huh? Whadaya- oh, I'm sorry. Christ apologized, making a mental note for herself never to mention that again.

So you see, I really don't know what to do.

Hmm, I see what you mean, but think of it this way Leena; we've all gotta go sometime, we're all gonna surrender to the forces of mortality, so why not live life while you can? Sure, it's all gonna end one day, but isn't worth it just to love someone? Love might be risky, but you'll regret it for the rest of your life if you don't take that chance. I say you go for it! Christi encouraged.

Leena blinked for a moment. Then thought about it. Christi was right. What was there to lose? Besides, she knew that Bit loved her. Leena smiled.

Thanks cuz. Your always there when I need you.

Aww, it was nothin'. I just can't stand seeing anyone so down. I mean, what's the point of living if you're just gonna stay sad all the time?

Just then, Doc's voice rang out from the door.

You girls better get to sleep. I promised your mother that you wouldn't being staying up until midnight every night Christi.

Sorry dad. We'll go to bed. Leena replied, sneaking a glance at her cousin, who just giggled in return.

Come on, let's go to sleep. I'm tired anyway. Good night.

'k,



lugiamania: Okay, I know it was short, but I'm gonna be gone in Taiwan for 1 week, and I didn't want to wait until after I came back to update. Sorry for the long wait!