Sk: *sniffle*

Emily: What's wrong?

Sk: My cousin's coming over tomorrow!! She's staying for like…two freakin weeks!! That means I might not be able to update for a while!

Emily: NOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kai: YES!!!!!!!! WHOOT WHOOT!!!!!!!! *does a corney dance around the room*

Sk: Yes, yes. Very sad…but if I get any chance, I'll get other chapters up A.S.A.P.

Kai: YAY!!!!!! LET'S BRING IN THE PARTY GUESTS!!!! WHERE'S THE WEED!?

Emily & Sk: …

*20 minutes later*

Emily & Sk: …O.o…What happened to you???????

Kai: Wassup? *looking stoned and drunk*

Sk: Great…he's gone koo koo. T_T'

Emily: Disclaimer on first chapter…-.-…

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Chapter 12


~Normal POV~

The school day ended and we find Ray, Mariah, Emily, and Kai outside the school thinking of where to go. Emily and Mariah argue as to where exactly.

 "It's better there!!"

 "No, I like my house better!! There's no rabid cat over at my place!!"

 "It is NOT rabid!! Just…frisky!"

 "Yeah right…"

 "Grrrr…"

 "Grrrr yourself."

They continue arguing as Ray and Kai are being entertained by them. Interested, Ray tried to break the fight, hoping they would stop.

 "Mariah, calm down. How about we just go over at Emily's? They're renovating at your place remember?" Ray said pulling Mariah into an embrace. Mariah looked up at Ray's golden eyes, agreeing with him in a nod.

 "That's not fair. She doesn't listen to me!" Emily pouted.

 "I'm listening, I think it's a good idea if we go to your house." Kai commented putting an arm around her waist. "Let's go right now."

 "Good. I can't stand any more bickering." Ray complained.

Mariah and Emily glared at him, then walked in front of him and Kai. Continuing down the street, Mariah  and Emily were talking about what they were planning to do at Emily's house.

 "So what are we doing at your house?"

 "Uhh…I dunno. We can just play around. There weren't any assignments given as homework today."

 "How about your Gamecube? Let's play Super Smash Brothers Melee. I'm gonna beat you today. You watch Emily!" Mariah said punching the air in front of her a couple of times. (A/N: I don't own the Gamecube, or SSBM…)

 "You wish…the last time we played, you couldn't beat a single game with me. Out of 10 games!"

 "I got better…I played over at Kevin's. He sucks!"

They laughed as Kai and Ray watched.

 "So? Ya scared of going to Emily's house?"

 "Why should I?"

 "What if her parents find out that you're her boyfriend?"

 "Then I'll just say I'm glad to be her boyfriend. No harm in that."

 "You are one brave guy Kai. When Mariah's parents found out, they almost broke us apart."

 "Why?"

 "They don't trust Mariah with guys. But then they said it was okay if it was me, or Lee."

 "Why you two?"

 "We're the closest guys to her. She chose me over Lee. That was a hard decision, but she chose."

 "I see."

They got to Emily's house and Emily welcomed them in. No one was home, Thank God for them. Ray, Mariah, and Kai sat on the dark green leather couch that stood in front of the fireplace. Kai looked around, seeing the place very clean and tidy.

 "I'll be right back." Emily said and went somewhere upstairs.

 "We might be playing in her room. It took us a while to get the T.V. connections right last time." Mariah explained.

 "Okay, let's get to my room, I don't want to bring the Gamecube downstairs. Too much plug confusion."

 The three followed Emily up a flight of stairs and into a room at the end of a hallway. Neither Ray or Kai had ever been in her room, and was surprised to find no such posters of guys in swimming trunks or male celebrities. Instead they saw posters framed with kittens and puppies and other cute animals. The place had looked as if dust never touched it. Very neat and clean. No trash on the desk, bed spread flat, and wooden floor waxed.

 "I hope you guys are good at this game. I'm gonna beat every single one of you." Emily smirked evilly.

She turned on the T.V., then the game console, handing the three controllers. The screen previewed as Emily walked back out of the room.

 "Where did she go?" Ray asked sitting on a chair next to Mariah sitting on the foot of the bed.

 "Went to get some snacks I think. Let's choose characters in the mean time."

Mariah chose Peach, (A/N: C'mon, it was either that or Purin -.-'…) Ray got Fox, and Kai chose Mewtwo. Mariah took Emily's controller and picked out Kirby for her.

 "Hey, that's cheating." Ray said.

 "Not if you know Emily's best player is Kriby."

Ray sweatdropped as Emily popped in the room with soda cans and a bowl of chips.

 "Did I get Kirby?"

 "Yup. Let's play." Mariah said placing a chip in her mouth and crunching down on it.

*A couple of hours later*

Veins were rising out of Mariah's forehead and Ray was showing his fangs. Emily kept laughing her head off at the two, who were losing. Emily had beaten them all, but Kai made in a few wins of his own.

 "Damn!! How the heck do you win the game!?" Ray yelled out annoyed.

 "Duh, beat me, Mariah, and Kai" Emily answered.

 "Dang, I quit. It's impossible to beat them Ray, especially when we were playing team battle." Mariah said.

 "Emily put the controllers away and shut off the console. She kept the T.V on and looked at the time. It was 6:00.

 "Great, we gotta go Em. Curfew's coming soon. We'll see ya guys tomorrow, bye!" Mariah said as they all went downstairs. Mariah and Ray left out the door as Kai sat on the couch again. Emily closed the door and stared at Kai.

 'Isn't he leaving?' she thought. "Is something wrong Kai?"

 "No, can we go to your room?" he asked.

Emily felt her heart beat faster. "Okay…"

Emily walked to her room and Kai followed. She sat on the bed and Kai closed the door slowly. He turned and looked at her with his tired looking eyes. He sat next to her and laid his head on her shoulder. Her cheeks started to turn a redish color.

 "That was fun, wasn't it?" Kai said closing his eyes.

 "Yeah, you were pretty good." Emily said placing a hand on top of his head, stroking his silk hair.

 "We should do that more often."

 "We could if we wanted to. But we can go other places too."

 "Yeah, we can can't we?"

They were in their current position for a few minutes until Kai broke the silence.

 "Emily, I have something for you."

She looked at him oddly and saw him stand in front of her reaching into his cargo pocket. He pulled out a dark blue velvet covered box.

 "Here. Open it after I leave okay?" he said and leaned down handing her the item. "I'll go now. I'll see you at the same place tomorrow. Take care of yourself and have a good night." He held her chin in front of him as he leaned forward. Their lips met in a passionate kiss. They broke apart a few seconds later and both stood up. Emily slid her arms around Kai's waistline.

 "Thank you Kai. I'm glad you're here with me right now. I feel so lucky. But why me of all people?"

Kai closed his eyes and slid his own arms around Emily's waist. He kissed the top of her head and answered.

 "That Emily, is a question that shouldn't be answered."

 'Say what?' Emily thought confused.

They walked downstairs and Emily opened the door allowing Kai to exit. He walked out, but turned abruptly around and looked at Emily. He smiled and added.

 "How silly of me. I'm so rude."

 "What do you mean?" she said tilting her head slightly to the right. 'Man he looks so cute when he smiles.'

 "I forgot to say something."

 "Say what?"

 "I love you."

Emily smiled back and responded.

 "I love you too."

Kai turned back around and headed for the sidewalk. Emily closed the door and let out a sigh. 'He's so…sweet.' Meanwhile, Kai was on his cell phone calling for a limo. 'Love feels good. I don't feel any pain within it. No wonder everyone at school is always happy.' Kai thought to himself. He breathed in, then back out as a puff of air was seen. Night came as a limo pulled onto the curb in front of Kai. He got in and the limo headed for the mansion.

Back to Emily…

She was back in her room, watching a late night comedy as she remembered the box Kai gave her. (A/N: Did any of the readers forget about it? Mwahahaha…)

She took it into her hands and she examined the outside. 'It looks expensive' she thought. Opening it, she smiled softly. She took out a silver chain bracelet with small silver hearts hanging from it. A simple, but beautiful looking piece of jewelry Emily thought. She laid it on her desk and got ready for bed.

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Sk: There! I made it extra long just in case I wouldn't be able to update in the next two weeks.

Kai: You FREAKIN MADE ME MUSHY. T.T

Emily: But you were so cute!!!!

Kai: You get the HELL away from me. *Emily hugs him VERY tight* AAHH!! GET OFF ME YOU SON OF SATAN!!!

Emily: Oh fine. Just be glomped by the other girls coming………right now. *fan girls running towards Kai*

Kai: Damn you authoress again…*runs for it*

Sk: Aahh…it's such a good thing to make the complaining one suffer.

Emily: Read and Review! n.n