A/N: Alright, Katt's little surprise that she'll get from Fox. Fox had his moment with Krystal and now he's going to have it with Katt. Oh, Taz if you want to use Shane then e-mail me or something.

Disclaimer: I don't own the characters of Star Fox. Nintendo and/or Rare do.

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Chapter 12: Katt's Surprise, Krystal Surprise

It's amazing how your mind can tell you one thing and your feelings tell you another. To even some of the older and wiser furs this was still something that an answer couldn't be provided for. Love isn't something that you learn, it was something you experience. It can happen at any place and at any time. It also hit you like a lightning bolt. You never know where and when it'll strike. That's what Fox's dad always told him.

Fox had his own little lightning bolt. Katt was certainly very different. At first Fox found her to be inconsiderate and rude. He still did, and for that he asked himself why he was doing this. Katt hadn't really changed any from when he last saw her. She was still a chatterbox that wouldn't let the moment slip away, and she still seemed stuck up to him. So why was he doing this?

He had told Katt that he had a surprise and that he'd be there by noon. It was about eleven in the morning now, and he was all ready to go. Fox had gone downstairs to talk to his dad since that was all he really could do before it was time for him to go.

Fox found his father to be possibly the wisest of all furs. Even wiser than Peppy was. Fox would sit around and listen to his father talk about his past sometimes. Other times Fox just went to his dad for advice. Every time Fox went to his dad for advice on girls though (which many didn't think of Fox as the type to do so), his father would always ask him, "What do you know about girls now?" and Fox would respond "Nothing." Then his dad always told him "Keep it that way."

But this morning the conversation was about how Fox was growing up faster and faster everyday. Fox had been enduring the "I won't always be here for you" lecture for years now, and this morning the conversation was no different than that. Fox didn't like to hear this but it was obvious his dad liked saying that.

Fox sat down and grabbed himself a water bottle, but didn't drink any just yet. His dad had that look on his face again. The same old grin he always gave his son across the counter when he looked at him in the morning. "You're growing up Fox." James would always say.

Fox knew what was coming but he had to leave pretty soon. James only smiled. "So which one of these girls are going to be my daughter?" He joked.

Fox rolled his eyes. Since he came back with Krystal last night and told his dad about Katt, his dad laughed at him. It reminded James of his old school days when the same thing would happen to him.

Fox stayed silent about it for a while but managed a smile at least. It was a question that even in a jokingly way, he couldn't answer. He kept close to himself this morning not saying much of anything.

"Are you still bothered by your little thoughts?" James asked.

"Well, not really. I still want to know how I can think something yet, FEEL entirely different about it." Fox wondered.

"Well, since FEELING is first, perhaps that what you're acting upon. You know I didn't think much of your mother either and look what happened to us?" James said with a smile.

Ah yes, Vixy. Fox's mom had been a kind gentle vixen. She had actually CHANGED who James was. James had been running the streets with the wrong crowd and Vixy was able to put a stop to that. It was only when Vixy admitted her feelings towards James that he stopped hanging with the wrong crowd. The love blossomed and everything seemed perfect. Even better when they settled in with a family.

James vowed that he'd never let Fox run down the same road that he did. For that, James didn't very much like Wolf or Leon, but as long as Fox stayed out of trouble then he didn't care what happened to Leon and Wolf. That road he wasn't about to discuss with his son. In fact, Fox still didn't know about James' past. Only part of it…and that part was with Vixy.

However, due to a drunk driver one day, Vixy became the victim of a hit and run. Like most drunk drivers, the fur got off scott free without having to pay any fines. James hated that, and since then felt that there should be a new form of criminal justice. So now he was striving to become a police officer. The hit and run had happened when Fox was really young. About when Fox was two years old. So Fox never really knew his mom. Even though he asked about her sometimes, James didn't say much…probably so that he wouldn't let it discourage Fox too much.

"What did you think of mom at first?" Fox asked.

"Well…I'll tell you about that when you get home tonight." James eyed the clock. "Perhaps you should go on your little get together now." Somehow, James always managed to do that. Whenever Fox asked a question he didn't want to answer just yet, he always seemed to run out of time.

Fox wasted no time before he was out the door.

***

Katt was ready to go. She was excited about seeing Fox. There was something she LOVED about surprises. They were always pleasing to her and they were always something big. Now Fox had a little surprise in store for her and she couldn't contain herself. He had called earlier in the morning to tell her that he had something planned for her and she couldn't wait.

Katt had what she needed. She kept thinking of what exactly that surprise would be. 'Has to be a place.' She thought. After all, Fox had said to bring some water along and she did just that.

She knew it wasn't a date, so he she wore her same old attire. A nice light sky blue shirt would work nicely for this day since it was getting hotter. She put on some nice blue shorts that were a bit darker. She put some shades over her eyes as she expected it to be somewhat hot today.

She was ready to go and even more excited. She was about to leave her room and get a small snack when her phone rang. 'Is he calling already?' Katt thought. No, they had planned it all out this morning. He wouldn't call now. Katt picked up the phone and answered.

"Sister? What are you up to today?" It was Krystal. That was when it dawned on Katt. She had NEVER mentioned anything about it to Krystal and she began to wonder if she ever was.

"I've got a few plans." Katt said.

"Well…what are they?" Krystal asked. "And when were you planning on telling me?"

"Krystal, it slipped my mind. I didn't mean to forget about you. I mean…I didn't forget about you I--"

"I'm not mad." Krystal giggled on the other end. "Don't worry about it. I mean, it's not a 'date' right?"

Katt sighed with relief. Usually when something like this happened where Katt ran off with Krystal's guy, the young vixen usually got mad. Then again, she was right. It wasn't a date so there was nothing to be worried about.

"Don't forget Krystal, you still need to tell me how it went last night. When I call you later on, we should exchange stories." Katt said. "I don't know when I'll be back. Fox said he was going to surprise me and take me out at noon."

"Oh alright. Call me when you get back okay? I'll be back from Nall's at about four." Krystal replied. "But it's almost noon now so I better let you go."

"I'll call tonight, I promise." Katt said and they both hung up the phone. Shortly after she hung up the phone the doorbell rang. What timing!

Katt ran downstairs and answered the door and in his glory stood Fox McCloud. He looked handsome. Same old vest but the shirt was a light green with an insignia of a fox on the front. He wore pants as usual and they were a navy blue with an orange flame on one of the pant legs. "Are you ready?" Fox asked with the world's biggest grin. "You're going to like this Katt, I promise."

***

Krystal walked down to Nall's place. Since Krystal didn't really have a car walking was alls he could do. Sure, Katt had a car but when did she actually drive it? Besides, Katt was gone anyway. It was a wonder that Shane had told Krystal about Katt going off with Fox. 'Have Shane and Nall every really met before?' Krystal asked herself. Nall had hung around a lot and while Krystal and Shane spent much of there time enticed in each other, they had other friends as well.

Krystal knew Slippy at least, and while Katt knew Shane, Katt hadn't really known Shane that well, or so Krystal thought.

As Krystal made her way to Nall's house the same words kept echoing in her mind. 'Did Katt ever have intention on telling me this?' Krystal liked to think so. Katt didn't lie to her…much. Things had been known to slip her best friends mind before. This probably wasn't any different.

Krystal reached Nall's house and knocked on the door. No one answered. Krystal knocked again and again since the doorbell didn't work. Still no answer. Krystal waited for a bit before Nall's mom opened the door. "Are you looking for Nall?" She asked in a raspy voice. Nall was a cool cat to hang out with but her mom was creepy as hell.

"Well, yes. It's me Krystal."

"I know child. She went to Peppy's Café and said that if you came by, that's where she'd meet you." Then the panther closed the door.

When the door slammed shut in Krystal's face she shivered. Nall's mom was one of the scariest furs she had ever met before. But at least Nall's mom had her good qualities too. Like the fact that once you got past her "dark" aura she was actually a pretty light and humorous person. Krystal saw this side come out but only when Nall was around.

Krystal made her way to Peppy's Café in hopes that Nall would actually be there. Hopefully she wouldn't have fallen asleep in malt again.

When Krystal stumbled into Peppy's Café she caught Nall's back to her and he was talking to a black fox. 'Oh no…' Krystal thought. It couldn't be here…not now. There was a sudden gasp as Nall turned around…and so did Shane. "Krystal look who I found here!"

Krystal came and Nall moved over one stool so that she could sit in the middle between her two friends. She looked at Shane and smiled with a small "hi."

Shane didn't say much of anything. He smiled back and managed to say, "How are you doing today?"

"I'm fine I guess." Krystal sighed.

"What's wrong dear?" Nall asked. When something was wrong with Krystal, nearly everyone knew it.

"Katt left me for Fox." Krystal suddenly laughed a bit. "Why do I always end up competing with her for the same guy?"

"Is that how you view it? A competition?" Shane tilted his head and gave her an awkward look. "That's how you feel?"

"Yeah. I know, it seems weird and all, but it isn't the first time it's happened."

"But…you know…it doesn't have to be a competition." Shane said. "You don't have to look at it that way. If you do then you're subtle to…'lose' I guess you would say huh?"

"What's that supposed to mean?" Nall interrupted. "Shane, this isn't something where you're advice could pay off. You don't know Katt as well as I do. To Katt this is going to seem like a game and--" She was cut off when Shane put his paw up.

"I know that to Katt it's a game. But to me…it's a falling crystal ball that will soon hit the ground and shatter. That's all this 'game' is going to be. It's going to shatter someone."

"You're just like Bill." Nall growled. "You think you know everything but you don't. This is FEELING Shane!"

"I'm sorry." Shane shook his head. "I'll shut up now."

"No, don't do that." Krystal spoke quickly. "I want to hear what you have to say."

Shane's ear suddenly perked up. Someone actually WANTED to listen to him without him going on into a rant about it first.

"No amount of advice is going to help you dear." Nall argued. "I don't think that--"

"I actually DO know Katt quite well." Shane ignored Nall and began talking to Krystal as if Nall didn't exist anymore. "Maybe to her it is a game, but that's all it is, a game. Try not to think of it as a 'game' though. If you do, you'll end up screwing up your friendship." Shane warned. "You're NOT competing with Katt and I want you to remember that. Love isn't a game. You can't MAKE somebody love you. They choose for themselves."

Somehow it seemed like Shane was trying to tell Krystal something. Krystal didn't acknowledge this at first and didn't much care at the moment. "You're right Shane."

"Baby," Nall began, "this is one time when Shane isn't right."

"But he is." Krystal protested. "It's not a game."

"Do what you want I guess. But because you're going to stop seeing it as a game doesn't mean Katt is going to." Nall cautioned. "She's a great friend but you know how she can be about getting what she wants sometimes."

"I know…that's the part that scares me." Krystal said.

"I got an idea." Shane butted in.

"What?" Krystal asked with a glimpse of hope.

"Why not tell Fox how you FEEL?"

"But he knows how I feel…I think."

"No, I mean I want you to spill your guts out to him…like you did me." Shane said.

"But I can't do it…" Krystal said. "This is different from you. I'm not as close to Fox as I was to you."

"But he might feel the same way." Shane said.

"Now that is something I could agree with!" Nall cheered. "Tell him EXACTLY how you feel. Don't just show him and all that stuff. I mean, he probably doesn't even know just how much you really love him."

For once Shane and Nall were seeing eye-to-eye on the situation. "If things don't work out dear, just tell me and we can talk about it."

Krystal liked the advice she got from the two but certainly didn't know if she was going to take it. Krystal was always nervous around Fox. She could barely carry a decent conversation with…so how was she supposed to tell him how she felt?

***

It was a forty-five minute drive but it was worth it. They got there at about a quarter to one and Katt had never been more surprised. The surprise that Fox had for Katt was a trip to the amusement park. Katt had never actually been to one before. She had been to carnivals before, but never anything like this. This was much bigger.

"It's so…BIG!" Katt exclaimed.

Fox smiled and nodded as he found a nice place to park. Not too far from the amusement park entrance either. When they got out, just as Fox though, Katt couldn't contain herself. She was like a five-year-old kid in a candy store. "You've never been to the amusement park before?"

"No, I haven't. I never imagined they'd be THIS big!" Katt said. They made their way to the entrance and of course Fox paid the fee to get in since his dad had given him the extra money.

They walked into the park where there were tons of stands and lots of long lines for rides. What a time to show up eh?

"So what do you want to do first?" Fox faced Katt and smiled when they were dead in the center of the park.

Katt wasn't sure so she said what many usually said, "I want to ride EVERYTHING! We have to!"

"Well, let's ride then." Fox smirked. "You're choice."

Katt almost wasn't sure exactly what to ride. But the first thing that came to mind was when she saw the roller coaster. She looked around and saw in the distance a ride called "The Rainbow Wing" which swung back and forth like a giant pendulum. She saw the bumper cars and another ride called "The River Wild" where they sat eight furs in a raft and sent you down a river. There were also plenty of arcades, and so much more. She grabbed Fox's paw and smiled. "Let's go to the bumper cars first!" She said excitedly. Of course Fox didn't argue. This was his gift to her.

They stood in line, which wasn't very long to begin with. Not only that, but even though it was a popular ride, it wasn't very long. They were lucky they got in line when they did, as it began to grow longer and longer.

They stood in line side by side, when Fox's ears perked up when he heard someone calling his name. "Fox!" That voice…oh boy. 'Not here…' Fox thought. He turned and standing right behind him was Wolf O' Donnell. At least it wasn't Slippy, but now Wolf would egg him on about this for the rest of his days.

"What are you doing here? And without Krystal?" He smirked when he saw their paws clasped together. This was certainly something that Wolf didn't expect to see here and now anyway.

"Why are you here alone?" Fox asked. "I thought Leon would be with you."

"Leon is in court right now." Wolf shook his head.

"What for?"

"I don't know this time. I called to ask if he wanted to go and his grandma picked up saying that he was in court." Wolf shrugged. "At least it isn't me this time."

"Well, that's because you're mom said if you went to court again she'd kick your ass." Katt laughed.

"Yes mom did." Wolf said as he cut in front of the two in line. "Well, since I don't have anything else to do…I might as well hang out with you two." He raised an eyebrow and looked at their paws, "If you don't mind, that is."

Fox wouldn't mind much at all, but he left it up to Katt. "That's all we're doing so…" He said leaving it open for Katt to answer.

"Of course you can. The more the merrier." After she said that the ride was over and they were next for the ride.

***

"Where did Katt and Fox go anyway?" Nall asked with curiosity. "Katt didn't know exactly and that kind of scares me."

"No, she likes surprises a lot. I don't know where they went either." Krystal shrugged as they stood up and left Peppy's Café. "She'll like it though. She likes all surprises."

"Fox never mentioned to me where they went." Shane perked up. "But forget about what they're doing, what are WE going to do now?"

"Why not a movie?" Suggested Nall. "There are plenty of movies playing that we haven't seen yet."

"What do we see?" Shane asked. "There's no movie I haven't seen yet."

"You mean you've seen everything out right now?"

"When you're mad and want to forget about reality why not go to a movie?"

"I'll never understand you…" Nall glared at the black fox and he only smirked. They continued down the street for moments in silence when they finally reached the park.

Looking at the kids and kits in the park reminded Nall of when she was in her much younger days. "You know, have you ever wanted to be a kid again?" The words suddenly slipped her lips.

"All the time." Shane nodded and began to walk into the park.

"Where are you going?" Krystal called out but was left with no other choice but to follow him. They passed by a few trees on the way to the picnic area where there were plenty of shades and gazebos. There were three gazebos lined up in a row and Shane went to the center one. He sat down on the table in the center of the rather large gazebo and laid back. It wasn't long before Krystal and Nall walked up to him and Krystal's ears lowered.

"Shane?" Nall tilted her head. "What is this?"

"I love it at the park but this place is what I like the most." He closed his eyes.

Nall noticed Krystal with her ears lowered but didn't say anything really. "What's so special about this place?" The panther's attention redirected to Shane.

Shane didn't say anything. Instead he only hummed to himself. It was a very hypnotizing tone that left Krystal and Nall in a trance. It was a soothing tone. Who ever thought that a hum could make you feel so relaxed.

Nall sat down on the steps of the gazebo and noticed that Krystal hadn't moved any closer to the structure. "Are you just going to stand there all day?"

"I might as well." Krystal sighed. It was obvious why Shane came here now.

"What's wrong baby?" Nall asked. "You were fine until we came here."

"It's nothing that I'm going to talk about now." Krystal said.

It was then when Nall finally looked up that there was a heart over the Shane's head that he was staring at. That heart had a K+S etched into it. It was clear why Shane came here, and why Krystal would not. Nall wasn't about to say anything and neither was Shane. "Why do you really come here Shane?"

"Just to think." He replied almost before Nall could finish her question.

'It has to be more than that…' Nall thought. She began to wonder why he brought Krystal here. By now the pain he felt must surely be gone. Or perhaps it was to talk to her? "I'm going to head home for now I suppose." Nall said and stood up.

Before Krystal got the chance to say anything Nall had whispered to her, "Talk to him."

"About what?" Krystal whispered back.

"I don't know…he obviously came here because of YOU, so talk to him." Before Krystal could say anything more, Nall had already pushed her closer to the gazebo. "I'll see you two later." Nall said.

They both managed to wave goodbye. Krystal was suddenly nervous. 'Didn't we already talk?' She wanted to ask but knew that perhaps Nall was right. Shane probably did come here often, but when was the last time he was here with her?

"You came here today because I'm here huh?" Krystal asked.

Shane didn't say anything, but at least now he opened his eyes. He sat up and crossed his legs facing Krystal now. "Come here." He said softly.

Krystal went up to Shane rather reluctantly. She was nervous, but at least she wasn't the only one…

"What is it Shane?"

He patted the table's vacant spot next to him. Krystal sat next to him and could now tell that Shane was nervous too. She looked up and saw the heart. She remained silent.

"Do you remember that night?" Shane asked and looked up at the heart too. Krystal nodded. The heart, to Shane anyway, symbolized what they had before. He didn't know about Krystal, and he had been meaning to ask what lots of furs that broke up did. That question was: "What did it mean to you?"

"What do you mean? That night?" Krystal asked.

"Everything." Shane said. It was what he never got to ask before.

"Why are you asking me this?" Krystal said.

Shane wasn't going to admit to her that he was scared. In truth, he was. He felt stupid bringing this up now. It was in the past right? Why not just let it go? "Well I--"

"It meant a lot to me Shane." Krystal said so fast that she didn't hear Shane start to speak again. "I'm not lying about that either."

Shane nodded. "But what about everything we had? What did that mean to you?"

"It meant a lot to me too Shane. How long have you been letting this get to you? How long have you been coming here and looking at that?"

"For about a month now." Shane answered. "I'll tell you what that means to me though. It means my whole world. My world meant absolutely nothing until that night Krystal." Shane said. "Do you remember how free we were?"

"I do…"

"Did you feel something?"

'Where did that one come from?' She thought but answered anyway, "I did."

"So why did it end…so suddenly?"

'I knew it. He's still a little mad.' Krystal sighed. "Let it go Shane. Please."

"But I can't."

"Why not?"

"Because it's been bothering me since I stopped talking to you. I always wanted to know why it just ended. I mean, we were an item one day," he clasped his paws together, "and then we were nothing the next." He said bringing his paws apart.

Krystal looked at that little heart and remembered that night much more clearly now. She realized why Shane brought her there now. That heart symbolized to her their first…and last kiss. Now she understood what Shane was trying to say. "We didn't have anything…" She whispered. That night when they etched that heart in, they shared their very first kiss. But that was also their last because the very next day…it was over.

"I'm sorry." Shane apologized. "I didn't want to bring up anything. In fact, forget that I brought you here." Shane stood up and was almost about to leave but once more Krystal stopped him. "What?"

"I DID feel something Shane. It ended because that feeling was lost." She found herself saying and it shocked her and Shane.

Shane began to walk off again but once more Krystal stopped him. "Now what?"

"You know…I'm hungry." Krystal smiled and Shane did the same. "For old time sake?"

There was something about how Krystal did that. It made him feel close to her again. Whenever Krystal was hungry, Shane would find out. And EVERY TIME she was hungry Shane would always dump his plans and take Krystal to Foxxy's. "Alright," he said. "for old time sake." Though it wasn't that 'old' really.

Krystal smiled and then without any warning, looped her arm around Shane's. Shane didn't say or do anything; instead they went to Foxxy's. Shane liked the feeling back but he regretted he ever did what he had just done.

Krystal was even more regretful now than ever. She still had a bit of feeling left for Shane but now it was starting to grow again…and she couldn't figure out why.

***

"What is there left to ride?" Katt asked. It was getting into the evening by this time and Katt was having a wonderful time. She had guzzled down her water already and they'd had plenty of refreshments. "There isn't much left and I don't want to leave now."

"We rode most everything about four times already." Wolf said and sat down on a bench. "I'm getting tired now."

"Maybe you should go home?" Katt shrugged. "You got a ride don't you?"

"Yeah, and I should probably get going now. Until Leon gets home I won't have anything to do though…but dammit I'm tired!" He stood up. "So I'll see you too at school tomorrow." He waved and walked off.

Before long Katt looked to Fox. "It's getting darker…let's go on the Ferris wheel." She suggested.

Fox knew what Katt was trying to do…and she was going to get away with it. "I've been waiting for you to say that." He smirked. "Let's go, now that Wolf is gone."

"My thoughts exactly." Katt said. 'Wouldn't want him to spoil the moment.' She thought to herself. She hooked her arm around Fox and they began to walk to the Ferris wheel, which was beautifully illuminated with bright white lights that flashed in turns.

The line was surprisingly short, but not many would get on the Ferris until it was dark out. So they were lucky they got here when they did. This was the point where the line would start to get long. Not only that, but the ride itself was long. "We'll get to see the whole park from here!" Katt said excitedly.

It was time for them to get on the ride. Many furs and humans were stepping off, and just as Fox predicted, as the sun was setting, many came romping over to the ride. 'Thank goodness we're first in line.'

They stepped into their booth and the wheel turned a little so that the ones behind them could get into their booth. It continued like this for a few minutes but the sunset that they saw was beautiful.

At first, Katt and Fox had sat on opposite sides of the booth staring at each other. Fox knew little about Katt and was surprised that he enjoyed the day. The sunset made her fur look more relaxed. Katt always seemed relax to him. She looked out into the sunset towards the mountains. They were very pretty indeed. It made the mountains glow a nice silver.

Before the ride actually started, Fox could no longer help himself. He made his way over to Katt's side of the booth and sat next to her. She looked at him and smiled. Katt suddenly grew nervous. She NEVER got nervous before, but Fox had already gave her this sensation once before. She didn't know how to act now. She continued to stare out into the sunset when she felt Fox slip her arm around her waist. This didn't take her by surprise one bit, but the touch that he gave off did. She sighed contently as the ride truly began.

"Tell me more about you." Katt said softly as the moment seemed to build. "I want to know you."

"You'll find out more and more about me everyday." Fox replied. "For now, let's enjoy the sunset. How often do you get to see a sunset this beautiful?"

He was right, it was beautiful. Dipped halfway behind the mountains and it illuminated the sky in a blanket of gold, but red near the origin. Not a trace of blue was left, and even now, you could start to see stars. In Katt's mind there was nothing that could take this perfect moment away.

When the ride was finally over, they stepped out of their booth and began to walk around paw in paw. "Now it's my turn to choose a ride." Fox smirked and they continued to walk a little ways when they finally reached it: The Tunnel of Love.

"I thought this was just a get together." Katt giggled. 'It's all too perfect.'

"We can hang out…but let's enjoy ourselves." He said and they made their way to the little boats. They were little swan boats decorated with pink heart shaped wings and the seats were velvet green. It looked better than what most others had seen. "Shall we?" Fox offered and extended his paw.

There was no way that Katt was going to say no to this. She took Fox's paw and they were both seated. The boat began to drift forward and into the tunnel.

There was soft romantic music that played in the background. The tunnel was lit only a little to make it seem like moonlight. At the top were more glowing little lights that seemed like stars. It really was all too perfect.

Fox wrapped his arm around Katt's waist again. She purred contently and rested her head on his shoulder. It was actually quite nice in the tunnel. The light was perfect and the silence between them actually made the moment feel better.

Fox brought his tail around her and brought Katt closer to him. She was lovely and he began to stroke her side a little. Katt sighed contently with a purr and realized that she really was enjoying this.

They held each other for what seemed like hours. They let their thoughts drift. Katt licked Fox's cheek and smiled as he turned to face her. She was even more gorgeous now than she was before. Their paws clasped and the moment was perfect. Their eyes were closed and Fox found himself kissing Katt. When the kiss was broken, they held each other longer, until the ride would be over.

***

Krystal and Shane had left Foxxy's Diner a short while ago and the question still soared in Krystal's head. 'What did it mean to you?' At least Shane didn't seem distracted by it now.

"So tell me about how your night with Fox went." Shane said. "I mean, you didn't tell me about it."

Krystal didn't say anything at all. She just stood there with her eyes forward as they walked around for a while, Krystal still hooked around Shane. "It was nice. We went to see a movie and then had a dinner."

"Did you enjoy it?"

"Of course I did. It was Fox, who wouldn't enjoy it." She giggled. That probably wouldn't be best to throw into Shane's face though. "Sorry…"

"You don't have to be, I'm just trying to make conversation."

"Fox didn't tell you anything?"

"Nope. I was on the phone with Katt last night. Didn't get the chance to talk to Fox."

"Ah." She said as they got to her door. They looked out into the sunset and it was dazzling to them. "I wonder if Katt's home yet."

"Maybe." Shane said and they both had a seat on Krystal's stoop. "If she's home then Fox would be. We should call them to see how it went, you think?"

"Of course we should." Krystal said. "We can bug them about what they did all day and…you know somehow I don't really want to know what happens."

"Why not?"

"Because it's Fox."

"Krystal, it's not like you two are going out. Don't worry so much. Whatever happens happens. You can't just force Fox to choose." Shane said.

"And you can't either." Krystal suddenly retorted.

"What's that supposed to mean?"

"Exactly what you said."

"I see…" Shane said. "I'm not trying to force you to do anything. I just…miss you I guess."

"You guess?"

"Alright, dead on." Shane said. "But whatever Fox does is his choice. You and Katt are best friends. You wouldn't let a boy come between the both of you. Would you?"

"Of course not!" Krystal shook her head. "We've known each other for ten years. I won't let that friendship slip away because of some boy."

"Then you don't have anything to worry about. Regardless of what happens. If Fox ends up going out with Katt…don't envy, be happy."

"Don't worry be happy?"

"Yeah." Shane nodded. "You'll be fine."

'Shane does it again!' Krystal thought. She found that their arms were still hooked together but she didn't mind. "Shane…" Krystal said.

"What is it?"

She stayed silent for a moment. "…Never mind."

Shane looked perplexed at Krystal. He hated it when you wanted his attention and then immediately shunned it. It got annoying…but nothing was annoying when it came to Krystal.

To Shane's surprised she leaned on him. She hadn't done that to him in months. He liked it of course, but he wanted to know WHY? "Krystal…?"

"I'm getting tired Shane." She said softly. "I think I should go inside now."

Shane helped Krystal on to her feet and they watched the last of the sunset. Krystal looked up at Shane as he stared out into the sunset and the wind began to blow. The breeze ruffled the hair on his head and Krystal liked that a lot. She found herself…feeling something again. "You should get some rest. I'll see you tomorrow." He said and walked down the steps. "One day you'll tell me what you were going to tell me right? You know when you whispered my name?"

Krystal was unaware that it was even a whisper. "Of course I will." She said and he walked off.

As Shane faded off in the distance Krystal sighed. What she wanted to tell Shane she somehow couldn't. "I've really missed you too…" She whispered to herself and let the wind carry her thoughts away.

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A/N: Alright, this chapter was updated late because I have a friend in town but at least I got it here. I hope you enjoyed this chapter. I think it's actually one of the better ones. But I seem to notice I'm straying a little further away from what the fic is supposed to be about.