Breaking Through

Chapter 3

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Author's Note: told you that one would make up for the 1st one. R&R

~~~ Raye's Point of View ~~~

- in front of Jadeite's house -

"I don't think I can do this. I mean, he doesn't even remember his past."

"Raye, we've put this off as long as possible. We're leaving tomorrow, and he's coming with us." Darien knocked firmly on the door and waited until he heard a sound from the other side of it. It never came, but the door opened.

"I was wondering when you were going to knock, Darien. The guys have told me a lot about you. But, nothing about you, miss. What's your name?"

I was about to reply, but Darien beat me to the talking. "Jed, we have come to ask you if you would go back to Japan with us. The rest of the guys are already there and we leave tomorrow."

"I can't go to Japan! I don't know the language, I'm still healing from the accident, and I don't even know you." He stated. I took a deep breath after that last sentence. I knew that he wouldn't, but it still hurt.

"You don't need to know the language, we'll get you through everything just fine. One of my friends is a genius and studying medicine, and plus her mom's a doctor. I know you don't know us. Well, you do, but you don't remember that; that's why we're here." I finished triumphantly.

"What's in it for me?"

"What do you want?"

"Your name, number, and a kiss."

"You'll get that and more from her if you come. But we leave tomorrow. Is it a deal?" Darien asked him impatiently, but he lost Jed once he said "more". He was staring at me, like he almost did know me.

"Will you?" I asked and knocked him back to reality.

"Um, yeah. What do I need?"

"Enough to get you through two weeks, move out, and be ready to go at 5:30 tomorrow morning. Meet us at the park down the street. Got it?" I narrowed my eyes, as he seemed to soak up all the information, then nodded. "All right, see you tomorrow."

- the next morning -

"Naturally, he's late." I yawned.

"Not more than five minutes. So, how is everyone this fine morning?" Jed asked, putting his bag next to ours.

"Why are you so happy? It's too early for anyone to be this joyful."

"Well, you're the one that set the time." I snorted. "Okay, maybe Darien did. But I'm looking forward to that kiss, milady."

"Me too. I'd like to see your face when she slaps you, but we have to go. So, Raye, kiss the man." Darien teased.

"Fine, fine." I got up and walked over to Jed and gave him a short kiss on the lips. "Now, can we go?"

Darien handed each of us our bags and we all stood in a circle. Jed was looking a little lost, but eventually closed his eyes and concentrated. "I call upon the power of all the planets. Take us to Tokyo; to our princess!"

And we were off, in a bright light that surrounded all of us, and before we knew it, we were standing in Serena's living room.

"'Bout time you got here, I was worried." Serena said as she ran over and gave Darien a big hug. I looked around and saw that all the other girls were asleep in the generals' arms. 'And I'm standing next to my love, and he doesn't even know who I am.'

"Raye, you're home!" Grandpa came over and hugged me so tightly I couldn't breathe.

"I was only gone a month."

"A month too long. And who is this young man?"

"This is Jed. You remember, I told you about him." I said, taking his luggage and tried not to see the confused look spread across his face as Grandpa hugged him and started talking his ear off.

I walked down the hall and set it in Nick's room. 'This ought to be interesting. He and Nick sharing a room.'

When I walked back in, Grandpa had fallen back asleep and Darien and Serena walked into another room to talk. When he saw me, Jed stood up and made a beeline for me.

"I need to talk to you. What kind of kiss was that?"

"The only kind I was up to giving. Was it that bad?" I asked as I sat down on the floor since all furniture was taken. And soon Jed followed.

"No, I just wished it had lasted a bit longer."

"Sorry, we were in a hurry."

"You're not now though." I looked up at him just in time for his mouth to crash into mine. He moved in closer and gathered me into his arms. When we finally broke apart, he was looking at me with passion burning in his eyes. "Now, that was a kiss."

Behind me, someone cleared his throat. I whirled around to see who it was and secretly hoped it was Darien. But it wasn't.

"Chad? Is that you?" I asked, sounding very annoyed.

"Yes, and I hope that was a one-time-only deal, Raye."

"Who's that? Your Boyfriend?" Jed asked, moving away from me.

"No. He wishes, but no, he's not my boyfriend. I don't have one." I answered, standing back up.

"You stay away from Raye, you hear? If you don't, I'll come after you." Chad threatened.

"And if you hurt him, Chad, I'll come after you. And you won't like how you look or feel when I'm done. Do you understand?" I hissed, grabbing his shirt and pulling him a little closer to over-emphasize my point.

"Yes, Master Raye." I released him and walked into the room where Serena and Darien were talking and immediately burst into laughter.

"What's so funny, Raye?" Serena asked.

"I just freaked Chad out."

"Well, that's always a joy. Thanks for telling the world, Raye." I whirled around to find Chad and Jed in the room behind me.

I tried to stifle my laughs, as did everyone else besides Chad. "But, I didn't tell the world. Serena may, but I didn't."

"Hey!" Serena screeched.

"I'm leaving. If any of you need me, I'll be at the temple. Good bye, Raye." Chad bowed and left, then all of us burst into laughter, even Darien did; his spoon of ice cream was halfway to his mouth.

"This is going in the record books. Chad got freaked out by two people in five minutes!" Serena giggled.

END OF CHAPTER 3