Chapter 4

Kuki was shocked. She had no idea the Wally loved her. And he read her diary! But... she didn't know what to do. She just lay in her bed and stared at the ceiling while Wally was trying to get her attention. He soon gave up and fell asleep still not noticing what he had said.

Does he...love me? Does he really love me? But, I can't love him. I CAN'T! Why does it have to be this way? Wally is the best friend I ever had. I wish I could love him, but I can't. I wish I could. My feelings have been locked up ever since I was young. I've always wanted to love you Wally, but I can't, I just...can't.

The next morning, Wally woke up and saw Kuki still lying in her bed. He tried to wake her, but he couldn't. He waited until she woke.

"Took you long enough!"

"I...I..." she stuttered. Tears flew down her cheeks. She whispered, "I'm sorry Wally," and ran outside. Wally just stared at her. He started to chase her. Thoughts poured into his head.

Oh no, what did I just say? Wait... AHHHHHHH! I REMEMBER! I REMEMEBER WHAT I SAID LAST NIGHT! Oh no, she must hate me. She must not love me... What will I do? I came here on a whim and I let myself down. What will I do? Maybe I should've forgotten about her... no, that's impossible. You never forget your first friend. Never. Loving her isn't something I chose, its something that happened. What is wrong with me?! AM I GETTING SOFTER?!

He finally caught up with her and stopped. She was crying on the sidewalk with her head in her hands. Wally put his arm around her.

"Kuki, I'm really sorry for whatever I did. I have this temper that kind of-"

"NO!" she screamed," IT'S NOT THAT! Its..." she paused.

"Kuki, you can tell me. I'll still love you, no matter what you say."

"No Wally, you won't love me. You CAN'T!"

Wally was surprised by this behavior. Why couldn't he love her? He had to love her. She was his only hope. She was the one thing that he was thankful for. She was the light in the darkness of his soul.

"Please, Kuki. Just tell me. I won't laugh like I used to. I promise."

"I... I can't."

"Please." He said sorrowfully. Having her cry made him felt like all the blame was on him. It made him feel guilty about what he had done. This was supposed to be cheerful, not saddening. He needed to do something to calm her down.

"Kuki?"

"WHAT?!"

With that, Wally took her face in his hands and pulled her toward him. He kissed her and made sure the moment lasted. Kuki seemed shocked, but she agreed with the kiss. She kissed him back and stopped crying. Wally turned bright red. Kuki blushed a pink color.

"I'm sorry Wally. I'm not allowed to love you."

"Why Kuki? Why?"