A/N: I'm baaaack! Sorry for the LONG delay people! Thanks for all the reviews telling me to continue…. I really appreciated it! Well here's the *short* chapter you all have been waiting for… enjoy!

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I was worried about Kari. When Aki chooses to fight, she means it. I saw Kari getting ready to leave school, and I decided to come with her. "Hey!" I called out; walking beside her. "Oh hi Takeru." She replied back in her usual oh so cheery tone. She acted as if nothing was wrong.

When we exited the school building outside waiting was Aki. She had her hands on her hips and simply said… "Remember me!?" in an angry tone. Kari ignored her, walking a bit faster. "Get back here!" she called out.

Suddenly all my *friends* were in front of us. "What are you guys doing here?" I asked. "Aki sort of asked us to come with her…" one of them answered. Suddenly Aki kicked Kari in the back, causing her to fall and drop all her stuff. Aki gave out a loud chuckle of pride; and signalled my friends to join in. They all began laughing (most which sounded fake.) I grabbed my best friend Daisuke by the neck; when the rest saw that they fled. Kari had tears in her eyes. And wept silently. Daisuke pushed me back. "Man… what the hell is wrong with you." I didn't answer him… I was too angry. I punched him. "Our friendship is over!" he yelled out, and left. I helped Kari up and picked up her stuff. "Are you okay?" I asked. She wiped her tears away and even managed a smile. A smile… at a time like this. She nodded and answered; "Yes, I'm fine." "C'mon, I'll drive you home."

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We arrived at her house. "You sure your okay?" I asked. Kari nodded. "Thank you, for everything." she said. I stared at her for awhile. Those bright gleaming eyes of hers… still full of happiness. "Is there anyway I can repay you Takeru?" "Well…." I continued staring at her and blurted out; "Want to go out sometime?" I blushed, and said; "I… I owe you remember?" Kari smiled warmly. "That would be nice." she answered. "Cool… I'll see you on Friday then…." Kari nodded. "But you have to promise me one thing…" "What is it?" I asked. "Don't fall in love." Kari said. I laughed and said… that shouldn't be a problem… I only want to be friends anyways." "Thank you." she said and got out of the car.

"No why would she want me to promise a silly thing like that?" I thought to myself.

"Oh well… it shouldn't be a problem… Kari isn't exactly the type you can *love* in a romantic way.

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A/N: Woo hoo! Longer than the usual. ^_^;; It's beginning to sound like a walk to remember huh? Hope you enjoyed! Don't forget to review!