Chapter 3- A betrayed heart
"That was awwwssssoome yesterday!" said Max, shaking Tyson by the shoulders, "Hey, who was that girl you battled? She looks familiar..."
"She looks suspicious," Kenny interrupted.
"She looks cute," Tyson thought.
"Humph!" snorted Kai, standing motionless at the corner of the dojo.
The Bladebreakers each had their own activity, except Hilary, who was sitting outside, picking petals of the white daisies that were growing there. Max nudged Tyson hard.
Tyson slowly got up and sat next to Hilary, "Hey, what's up? Why are you sitting here by yourself? You don't usually spend time by yourself."
"Tyson...do you think this relationship between us is worth it?"
"Of course! What makes you think the opposite? On the other hand, maybe you're embarrassed that I act like a right looney sometimes. If you want me to take this more seriously, I understand..."
"No, it's not that! I like the way you are and don't forget it. I'm just worried if you think you deserve someone else. After all, there's loads of other girls out there that can replace me anyday."
"No! Don't say that, Hil! I'm happy to be with you. No matter what gorgeous girl walks down the street, I'll know that she'll never replace you...ever! And...I'm sorry if I haven't paid enough attention to you."
"Awww...Stupid Tyson! Why are you so perfect?"
Max watched happily as the couple cuddled each other with warm embrace. Tyson forgot about Luna and promised to himself that he wouldn't be that stupid again...
...or would he?
Later that fine, sunny afternoon, the gang went to the park for some quiet relaxation. Ray was practicing his football, trying to turn bashfully away from girls passing by, wolf- whistling at him.
"Hey, Ray! Pass the ball here!" called Max, trying to attempt to impress the girls. Ray kicked the ball hard, only to knock Max right on the head. Max drooped as his public laughed and walked away.
"Hey!" exclaimed Tyson, "we have a slight problem here..."
"What's that?" asked Ray.
"Umm...we forgot to bring the picnic basket!"
Instantly, the Bladebreakers fell in an annoyed expression. Hilary giggled.
"Hey, who's up for ice- cream? The van is just opposite the children's area," said Max.
"Meeeeeeeeee!" squealed Tyson, getting ready to sprint for his current desire, but was stopped by Hilary, "hey, you forgot to take some money. Don't forget to buy me one as well!"
"No problem," with that, Tyson went in the direction of the ice- cream van, which suddenly drove off to another area of the park. Tyson ran after it.
"Wait! Stop! I need an ice- cream! I need to get one for my girl! WAAAAAAAIIIIITTTT!"
Suddenly, Tyson felt the hard surface of a stone and the next thing he saw was the blades of grass brushing his face. He tried to get up, but groaned with pain, as he clutched his ankle hard.
Tyson knew that he fainted. Next minute, he woke up, sitting on the nearest bench, with his head leaning against a shoulder that was followed by the soft sensation of red hair. Tyson immediately moved away, catching sight of Luna's lime- green eyes gleaming right at him.
"Oh, Luna! Well, this is a surprise! Um...thanks for the help back there!"
"No problem. So, what are you doing here? Why were you playing 'hare- and- tortoise' with the ice- cream van?"
"Oh, I was gonna buy ice- cream, of course, and for my girlfriend," Tyson said confidently.
Luna paused for a minute, but then moved closer to Tyson and whispered, "Come on, Tyson. You know that she's not good enough for you. You know I've got a lot more to offer..."
The dazed Blading champion couldn't resist, as Luna moved forward and shared a passionate kiss.
Meanwhile, Hilary, worried as ever, was walking with Max, looking for Tyson.
"Gosh, I only just noticed the ice- cream van had gone. I mean, Tyson IS the type of guy, who would run after it, unless he got his treat!" said Max.
Hilary was silent. Peering over the bushes, she backed away a couple of times, with her eyes turning seriously blurry. Max knew that she looked concerned, "Hey, Hil. What's wrong? Oh no..."
The two of them looked in horror, as Tyson and Luna Makateer were sitting at the bench kissing. Betrayed and heartbroken, Hilary walked away, ignoring Max calling after her.
