MimiKitty: Hey everyone! I'm very happy cause I just got out of school for vacation so I should have the next chapter done by the end of next week ^-^! Well before I start this chapter I would like to say thanks for all of the nice reviews and the encouragement! Well I'll stop ranting right here and let you start reading.

Disclaimer: I almost miss doing these things lol. Hmmmmm…let me see what should I say…I know…how about I don't own Chrono Cross, and that I only own my evil thoughts! Well that's enough from me…ENJOY!

Chapter 11: Rain

Kid hugged her legs close to her chest, and allowed the rain to fall upon her shivering form. The soft wind caused her limp hair to sway gently away from her face. Kid released her grasp on her legs, allowing her feet to settle on the ground. She flicked her head back and closed her eyes, allowing the rain to drip down her face.

"I…I don't believe it…" she mumbled.

She adjusted herself on the stiff park bench, and brought her hand to her eyes. She vigorously rubbed her eyes from the tears that wanted to fall.

"Great…now I've been reduced to tears," she stuttered as the cold wind blew more rain on her drenched form. "How could I have let things go this far…?" she whispered as memories of the wild night invaded her mind.

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Kid opened her eyes when she noticed a figure looming over her. She brought her hands to her eyes and rubbed them gingerly, "What's going on you guys? I was trying to get some beauty sleep over here." She opened her eyes and came across a beautiful pair of ocean blue eyes.

"Sorry Kid, but what fun would it be if you slept through the party?" Serge greeted her as he took a seat next to Kid.

Kid rolled her eyes, "It would be a whole bunch of fun."

"I know you'll change your mind when the party starts, right Glenn?"

"Of course she will," Glenn said as he made the finishing touches on the table behind them.

Kid stood up and walked toward the table that Glenn had finished working on. She eyed all of the food set up mischievously, "Wow, you really set up a lot of food! You wouldn't mind if I…" she trailed off as she stretched her hand toward the bowl of chips.

Glenn quickly grabbed her hand, "Sorry Kid I can't be letting either you or Serge take any food until after the guests arrive."

"And what am I chopped liver?" Kid said in an offended voice.

"I didn't mean it like that…it's just that…never mind!" he ended as he walked out of the room in frustration.

Kid made her way back to the chips. She grabbed a handful of chips and walked back to her original seat, "I have that guy wrapped around my finger," she said cheerfully, popping a few chips in her mouth.

"He wouldn't be like this if it weren't for this party," Serge spoke up as he grabbed a few chips out of Kid's hand.

Kid swallowed, "Why would he be so uptight about this party? He should relax. It's his birthday geez."

"Well you see it's about one of the guests."

Kid stopped her munching and looked at Serge, "And…?"

"He's got this thing for one of them, so he's really nervous," Serge answered.

"Heh heh heh…so Glenn has a thing for one of the guests," Kid smirked as Serge nodded his head. "Is it someone I know?" Kid asked with curiosity.

"Well…" he started until the doorbell interrupted him, "You'll know…don't worry."

Both soon saw Glenn rush to the door, "Wow that was fast," Kid commented as she watched Glenn fix himself up before opening the door.

Glenn swung the door open, but soon lost his energy when he noticed who it was, "Oh it's you…" he said as he backed up and allowed the person to step in.

"Well it's nice to see you to dear brother…" Dario said in a sarcastic manor as he rushed past Glenn entering the kitchen.

"I thought you were on a date…" Glenn said in a depressed tone of voice.

"Yea, but I forgot my keys…geez where are they…" Dario searched frantically.

"Try looking on the key hook…" Glenn said monotonously.

"Oh there they are…" Dario rushed back out and faced his brother before exiting, "Thanks…now before I get killed…" Dario said as he rushed out.

Glenn sighed and waved his brother off, "Bye…say hi to Riddel for me…"

"No problem!"

Glenn quickly closed the door, but was surprised to hear a muffled voice on the other side.

"Glenn I think we have company…" Serge said as he began to laugh.

"Of all the times to slam the door…please no…" Glenn muttered as he opened the door for a second time.

"Glenn!" he heard as he was confronted by a shrilled voice.

"Sorry Orlha!" Glenn said apologetically, "I didn't mean to slam the door in your face…I guess I wasn't paying attention cause my brother walked in and…did I mention I was sorry?"

Orlha smiled and handed Glenn his gift, "You said it once to many, but I forgive you."

Glenn sighed while Serge laughed. Glenn turned his head and glared at Serge who instantly grew silent.

"Well come in," Glenn said as he got out of Orlha's way.

Orlha walked into the living room and was greeted by a friendly pair of smiles, "Hey guys!"

"Hey Orlha," Serge and Kid said in unison.

Serge leaned over to Kid, "You know her?"

Kid nodded as Orlha spoke, "Yep. I spoke to her in French."

"Oh, okay. Now it makes sense."

Glenn walked over to the group, "Hey Orlha?"

Orlha turned her head and looked at Glenn, "What is it?"

Glenn began to blush at the sight of her gentle smile.

"Ummmm…heh heh…I thought you said you'd be bringing a couple of friends with you."

"Oh…" she said in a quiet way, "They just had to run a few errands before coming to the party," she chuckled as the bell rang once again.

"That must be them…" Glenn said as he walked over to the door.

Orlha shifted uncomfortably, "Heh heh…"

Serge looked at her awkwardly, "What's wrong?"

Kid shifted her gaze to the door somewhat interested at the new guests.

Glenn opened the door and stood frozen at the two who stood in front of him.

"Well are you going to let us come in or are you going to just stand there mop top?" a strong masculine voice greeted a shocked Glenn.

Kid stared on in shock. A pair of forest green eyes soon spotted her.

"Hey Kid are you going to say hi or what?" Korcha greeted her mischievously.

"What the hell are you doing here?!" Serge screamed abruptly.

"I was invited here of course, and I gladly accepted the invitation," Korcha smirked.

"Sorry…" Orlha whispered.

Kid turned her gaze toward Orlha, "I thought you…"

"I know, but it wasn't my decision," she said she looked at the ground.

"What do you mean!?" Kid said in an outrage.

She looked up from the ground and pointed toward the person who stood behind Korcha, "You see her?"

"Your point!" Kid said harshly as she viewed the girl. Kid took a closer look and noticed something strange, "Orlha that girl…she looks exactly like…"

"I know…she looks like me…she's my twin sister…"

Glenn walked closer to the girl as she finally turned and greeted Glenn, "Hey you remember me don't you?"

Glenn nodded, "Hi Tia…" he said in disbelief.

"You see at first it was just going to be my sister and I, but apparently I had to take her with me cause my parents were going out tonight and they didn't want her being alone. She said the only way she'd be coming with me was if she could bring allowing a friend…unfortunately both her and Korcha are good friends…and…" she said with sadness as Glenn walked away from the door and toward Orlha.

He sighed and placed a hand on Orlha's shoulder, "It's alright Orlha…"

"I would have told you, but I was afraid you wouldn't let me come…" she said while turning her head and allowing her pigtails to swing in the process.

"Well I don't think we can do anything about them being here, so don't worry to much about it. We won't let them ruin our fun alright?" Glenn said in tone that Orlha could hear.

She nodded her head and welcomed her sister while Korcha made his way toward the crowded couch, "And what's with the long faces! You should all be glad I've come to save this party."

Serge glared, "The party's fine the way it is."

"Is that so…then why is there so little life then huh?"

"We still have a couple of people who are running a little late that's all," Glenn piped up.

Kid swallowed hard with Korcha's presence, 'I knew something was up…'

Serge turned to Kid, "Don't worry…"

"Kid! I never expected to see you here!" Korcha said with a smirk.

"Neither did I…" she answered.

He stepped in front of her and lowered his head to Kid's height, so he could speak only to Kid, "This is going to be an interesting night isn't."

Before she could come up with a wise retort there was a bang at the door.

"I'm coming!" Glenn called out as he ran to the door.

Glenn opened the door this time to be greeted by Norris who was carrying a bag, "Hey Glenn!"

"Hey, it's about time."

"Sorry I got a lecture before I left. Is Serge here yet?" Norris asked as he entered the house.

"Hey man," Serge called from the couch.

Norris walked over to where Serge sat and took out a bunch of CD's from his bag, "You better bow down to me! My mother got so mad because I stayed up all night downloading music and burning them on CD's for you."

Serge took them from him, "Thanks man. I owe you one."

Norris sighed and walked over to Glenn's stereo, "So what did I miss?" he asked while programming the stereo, and popping in a CD he hadn't given Serge.

"Nothing beside the point that all of the guests are here," Glenn answered from behind.

"That's good to here…hmmmm…so what are we going to do now that the party has started," he asked as he stepped away from the stereo.

"I'm opened to suggestions…" Glenn answered as he chuckled.

"You mean you haven't planned anything…?!" Korcha exclaimed, "I guess I shouldn't be surprised. It is Glenn we're talking about."

"Why you?!" Glenn said before Norris stopped him.

"Hey it's cool. We'll just plan something real quick," he said trying to cool Glenn down.

"Alright."

"Hey I got an idea!" Tia piped up, "Why don't we play truth or dare?"

"Hey that's a great idea!" Korcha answered.

"Truth or Dare? Please…that game is to childish…" Kid spoke up.

"Come on Kid it won't kill you to participate," Orlha said from her seat.

"Well if the majority wants to play I guess I'm in," Norris said as he made his way toward the snack table.

"I guess I'll have to side with Norris this time. Besides it's the only thing that will keep us entertained for a while," Glenn said, "So are you going to play Serge…Kid?"

"Well…" Serge replied.

"Look he's a chicken. He's afraid of a couple of dares," Korcha mocked.

Serge glared and retorted, "I'll play!"

Kid chuckled softly, "Well I guess I'll just sit here and watch you guys play."

"Come on Kid! Don't be such a stick in the mud," Tia said.

Kid growled in disgust, "Fine…but don't be thinking I'll be a great participator."

"That settles it. A subtle little game of truth or dare," Tia sat up in joy, "and since I came up with the idea…I get to be first!"

"Oh great joy," Kid said sarcastically as she rested her head on the armrest.

"Hmmmm…" Tia contemplated from her seat, "I choose the birthday boy!"

 "Okay then, truth!" Glenn answered.

"Alright then. I know who you have a crush on…but it would be more interesting if you admitted it in front of everyone right now."

Glenn stared at her in disbelief, "But…but…you can't be serious can you."

"I'm dead serious…what's there to worry about right Glenn," she smiled mischievously.

Glenn tried to find a way out of the mess, but failed miserably, "Well…you see"

"Remember Glenn I'll know if your lying or not!"

"Great…well you see…I sorta have this thing for…" he began to trail off in a bunch of gibberish.

"What's that Glenn I can't hear you!?" Serge laughed.

Glenn gave Serge a death glare and began to blush furiously, "Well…ummm…I like…O-O-Orr-lll-haaa…okay I said it," he said completely embarrassed.

Orlha looked toward Glenn with innocent eyes, "Is that true…?"

"Well yea…" he said as the group got silent awaiting Orlha's reaction.

"Glenn I don't know what to say?" Orlha stated in a confused manner, "I never thought you'd ever think of me the same way I thought of…you…"

Glenn looked straight at Orlha as a light shade of blush graced her cheeks, "Really?"

"Ummmm…yea…I've just been very nervous to say anything," Orlha said.

"You wouldn't believe how happy I am to hear those words Orlha…" Glenn spoke up.

"Awwwwww…I'm so happy for the both of you," Tia exclaimed from her seat.

"Wait a minute Tia. How'd you figure out that I liked Orlha anyway?" Glenn asked.

"I didn't."

"What do you mean? You said you knew who I liked…!"

"That was just to psyche you out, so I could get you to confess, and it worked!"

"Well even though it was a dirty trick…I guess I should…thank you I guess."

"Yea…thanks sis…it really meant a lot to me," Orlha smiled.

"Alright now it's time that I get back at someone…" Glenn laughed menacingly.

"Uh Oh…please not me, please not me…" Serge prayed.

"Korcha truth or dare?" Glenn asked as Serge heaved a sigh of relief.

"I'm not a wuss like you are, so of course I'm going to pick dare," Korcha said trying to sound impressive.

"Alright Mr. Tough Stuff…I dare you to run down the street and scream 'I love monkey fucking!'"

"Damn that's harsh," Norris said as he relaxed on the chair and listened to the faint music that was playing in the background.

Serge and Orlha began to laugh hysterically, while Kid was trying to contain her own burst of laughter.

"Arrrrggggghhhhh…fine, but don't worry I'll get you back later!" Korcha said as he stood up and headed to the door.

"Make sure you get the phrase right!" Kid began to cheer from her seat.

He turned around and glared at Kid, "You're going to get it too."

Korcha stepped outside, accompanied by the others, and stepped into the street ready to complete the dare. He took a deep breath and closed his eyes.

"Come on we don't have all day you know!?" Serge screamed from Glenn's front lawn.

Korcha sighed and began his run down the street, "Arggggghhhhh…I LOVE MONKEY FUCKING!"

Serge tumbled over in a fit of laughter, "I never believed I'd see the day…this is just to good to be true!"

Kid laughed equally as hard as Korcha screamed the phrase once more for the whole neighborhood to hear. "Well if he love's those monkey's so much I guess he can't be coming after me anymore!"

Orlha started to laugh but was soon interrupted by a drop of rain that fell on to her nose, "Ummm…guys this is fun and all, but I think we should head inside. It's starting to rain."

"Rain…well can't argue here, I'm not going to let my prized locks of hair get ruined," Norris said as he walked into the house.

"Me neither, but shouldn't we tell Korcha?" Glenn asked sympathetically.

"Nawww…let's leave him so he can continue his fun with his monkey friends," Kid said as she rushed back into the house.

"That's mean Kid…If you guys are going to be so mean I'll just have to get him myself," Tia scolded her as she spotted Korcha down the road. "Korcha!! Come back! It's going to start raining soon!" she screamed out watching Korcha change his direction in running.

"You don't have to tell me twice!" he screamed from where he was running.

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Kid stared out the window watching the rain fall as the rest of the teens regrouped in the living room.

"It's really coming down isn't it?" Serge said as he came closer to where Kid stood.

"Yep. Doesn't look like we'll be heading outside anytime soon," she answered as Glenn was trying to gain everyone's attention.

"Alright we're going to continue this game for a little while longer. Then after everyone has had a turn we'll watch a movie," Glenn said as everyone nodded.

"Alright you guys have had your fun. Now it's my turn and I'm going to pick…Kid of course."

Kid shifted uncomfortably from where she stood

"What's wrong Kid you scared?" Korcha mocked.

"Why would I be afraid of a 'Monkey fucker'? I'll choose a dare just to prove I'm not scared," she replied as Korcha had heard the end of it.

"That's it…you're asking for it. You see I've noticed something quite interesting happening between you and a certain somebody. Since the day I realized you were interested in someone else, I started to back off especially since the incidents in the hallway and the lunchroom, but then I realized something."

"And what's that?" Kid asked in a bit of a panic.

"I over heard you mumbling something quite interesting after lunch. You see I decided to figure out what was going through your little head, and I never realized you'd reveal everything I needed to know while I stood behind you. Don't you remember what you were saying when you finally reached your locker… 'What am I going to do?' and 'Why is this so confusing?' Well now I'm going to add to your confusion."

'How could I have been such an idiot!' Kid mentally screamed to herself. 'How could I have said all of that outloud? I'm going to be figured all out…and then my search…I'll...' Kid looked at Korcha, "That's enough Korcha! What is your blasted dare already?"

Korcha gave her a smirk, "Alright just so I can confuse you even more I've decided you should make-out with Serge…I really wonder if this is going to screw up all of that hard work up."

Kid looked at Korcha with scornful eyes, "How could you?"

"Did you actually think I'd be that retarded and let you leave without getting you back for what you've done to me? Now get this dare over with so I can watch this damn movie and go home."

Serge looked at Kid with confusion, "What's he talking about?"

"He's said to much…please forgive me…" Kid said monotonously.

"But…" Serge tried started until he noticed a tear trickle from Kid's eye.

Kid stood up and rubbed the falling tear from her cheek, "Sorry everyone…I…I…have to go…" she said as everyone kept their gaze on her. She ran to the door and opened it as more tears threatened to fall.

Serge quickly got up and chased her out the door, trying his best to figure out what Korcha and Kid were talking about. The rain showed no mercy to either teen as they continued running…one away from her past…and the other running after his future.

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Kid opened her eyes when she heard footsteps coming near her. 'Oh shit…I need to get away from him…if I stay near him any longer…I know I'll never find 'him' and then all of my hopes and dreams will be ruined…I can't let that happen,' she told herself as she stood up.

She was about to run from it all until she noticed the footsteps stopped. She turned around and allowed the wet strands of hair that had freed itself from the ribbon fly to either side of her face. There he stood…the last obstacle to over come…there he stood as drenched as she was, panting from the long chase. They stood there in the rain staring at each other…waiting for destiny to take its place.

Chapter 12: Oh no! What has Korcha done? Why has he made this chapter so confusing? Why is Kid so scared? Will Serge be able to speak to Kid? What happened to the party? What does this all have to do with the game itself? Find out next time when all the answers will be revealed!

MimiKitty: Damn that took me a while! Yes I know it's very confusing, but let me try and clear some stuff up…hmmm let's start with the whole Korcha thing (sorry but it was the only thing I could come up with at 1 A.M)…how does he know all of this…well if I didn't make it clear…let's just say that after the whole pudding incident Korcha started following Kid and because sometimes she mutters things outloud he kind of over heard from behind her (Yes I know what are the chances of that happening, but it's my story). Yes I should have done a better job on this chapter, but I tried…eck…you see I was trying to make this chapter better and this was as good as I could do. Sorry…o and if I get a lot of reviews flaming this chapter…I'll start over again and make sure that this chapter  is wiped out of existence. Remember I don't know what to think of this crap unless you tell me so R&R and I'll try to make the rest of this story make sense…I promise!

P.S.: I chose not to have any one proofread this…I'm just to damn lazy…so if their spelling mistakes and crap like that SORRY! (lol)