Hunter sat there at Ops on his cushion half listening to Sensei talk. It wasn't as if the guinea pig didn't have anything good to say. It was just that he didn't have room in his thoughts to listen. He glanced over at Tori who fiddling with the ring she oddly still wore, she glanced up and a look of desire lit her features. Ever since the dreams started, things had changed between them. He had the piece of the medallion in his pocket. He didn't know what was happening, but he was going to find out.

Dustin saw Hunter staring at his best friend, and he knew the look. He couldn't figure it out, what did it mean? She was Blake's girlfriend, not Hunters. That was so not good. He caught Tori's eyes light on her fellow blond and he took a deep breath. Trouble was brewing, and there would be thunderous explosion soon. He elbowed Tori, and when she looked he gave her a questioning look. It was then that Sensei bounced on his head.

"Owe, hey dude, I was listening."

"It didn't appear to be the matter to me, Dustin."

Blake stood up and spoke to his brother. Dustin took the moment to talk to Tori. Tori was more quiet than usual. She stood waiting for Dustin to speak.

"Tori, what is going on? I saw the looks between you and Hunter. I know its your business, and all. But I care about you, don't want you hurt."

"It isn't any of your business. But you are wrong, there is nothing going on between us. Just dreams." Dustin glanced at Hunter and then back to her.

"Dreams?" He smiled, goofily. "What kind of dreams, you and Hunter?" She hit him on the shoulder, and gave him a look that promised more of the same.

"Shame on you Dustin. Hunter is a friend, and Blake's brother."

"Ah, Tori, I like Blake as a friend, wouldn't want him to get hurt. But you dude, are my oldest and best friend. If you are into Hunter you should break if off with that lil dude first."

"When did you get so smart, Dustin?"

"Guess its rubbing off from you, and the others. You know Tori, I am here if you want to talk." He patted his shoulder with one hand. ""I also have a shoulder to lean on or cry on too. Got your name on it." Tori smiled and leaned over and kissed him on the cheek.

"Thanks Dustin. I love you." Dustin turned pink, and walked away. When she glanced around she saw two blue eyes watching her.

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Tori had returned to her apartment, she didn't want to see anyone. She needed time to think, and sort things out. She flipped on the tv and sat down with a glass of ice water. There was a talk show on, and it was about relationships. Tori sat there listening. One story was about two brothers interested in the same girl, and one couple who claim they were lovers in a past life time.

What was she doing to herself, two brothers just like her. She owed it to Blake to break it off with him, not that there was anything going on. But still, it was the right thing to do. But the thing that got her attention the most was the reincarnation story. Surely the couple didn't believe that?

A soft knock on the door, and she looked up. She so didn't want to talk to anyone. But when the knock didn't repeat itself she went to the door. Opening it, found Hunter standing there. Standing there in tight black jeans, and black shirt over a crimson teeshirt. He looked so handsome standing there. She smiled up at him, as Hunter held out his hand and in it was a single pink rose.

"Come in Hunter." He followed her in and shut the door. She looked so beautiful to him. The room was so airy and smelled of a citrus air freshener. "Can I get you anything?" He just shook his head, and sat down on the sofa next to her.

"Tori, we need to find the answers to these dreams. These dreams are affecting us, and I am confused." Tori looked at him, and reached out and touched his hand.

"I am too, Hunter. But maybe they are just dreams. I mean we aren't like those people on tv. Reincarnated lovers." Tori lowered her head, she couldn't face him, as her face flamed at the memories. Hunter too remembered. But those were normal dreams for a healthy teenage male. In reality he had done nothing more than a light kiss on her lips.

"I think it's just because we like each other, and we refused to admit it. Now they will go away." Tori wasn't so sure of that, and she could see by Hunters expression he didn't believe that either.

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They sat there watching a movie on cable tv, till late. Both fell asleep on the sofa. Tori leaning against Hunter with her head nuzzled into his shoulder, and his head on the top of hers. The only light in the room was the flickering of the television.

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