Thanks for the reviews everyone! I fixed the paragraphs problem. And for those of you in for the sappiness... It won't last long... Sorry guys! But I'm not really into happy romantic stories.

Chapter 2
Our Feelings Change

"Ohaiyou Aya!" I shouted, running up to her and giving her a hug. She pushed me off. I didn't really care... I've given her so many unwanted hugs that I'm surprised she hadn't made an effort to stop me before.

"Yuuhi-kun! You're obsessed..." said Tooya. Everyone laughed. Shit, Aya's cute when she laughs. Thank you for making Aya laugh, Tooya.

Gee… I think I'm getting on Aya's nerves. Maybe I should just give up on her? It's not as if I have to stop worshipping her. She just wants to be friends, and we'd probably be best as friends…

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A few days passed, and I became more sure that I should just remain friends with Aya. Tooya had even asked me what I thought of Aya, and I told him that I thought she was the greatest person ever, but I didn't really want to date her.

The next afternoon, Tooya came up to me. "You really don't want to date Aya anymore?"

I nodded.

"You're sure?"

What was his point? "Yeah," I said.

"Oh... well... I guess you've got to know this. Me and Aya... We're together," Tooya said slowly.

I didn't know what to think. Should I be jealous that the one I love chose this emotionless, silent man over me? Or should I be happy for her? ..What's the point of jealousy? There's no reason not to be happy.

I smiled to Tooya. "It's all right. I don't mind."

Dammit. As much as I try to be happy, I have to admit, I am a little jealous. I shouldn't feel that way. As long as my goddess gets treated like the goddess she is, who cares if she's mine or not? As long as Tooya is good to her, I should be happy.

My eyes scanned the people in front of me. Chidori. As usual, she had a bright smile on. But anyone who knew her well saw through it. Chidori had been depressed ever since I had met her, and only wore the smile to hide what was really inside. The dark world that she truly lived in... It intrigued me.

Chidori... I want to help you. I want to help you see that life's still worth living, that happiness is still worth feeling. I want to see your real smile.

...Was I falling for Chidori? It'll work out better this way, since Aya's with Tooya. I laughed to myself. It was all working out so well. Aya could be happy with Tooya, and I could lead Chidori to happiness.

So things don't work out way you expected them to. Big deal.. They'll work out some other way. I can't have Aya, so I'll just look to Chidori. Simple!

...Right?