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By the way, for those of you too thick to get it, Mariah and Lee aren't related in any way in this story....

Chapter Five: Mixed Feelings.

Lee walked with hid hands in his pockets, looking at the ground, kicking a rock along. He was thinking of a certain pink haired neko-jin that he, and obviously Rei too, had had his eye for quite a while. He couldn't-wouldn't believe she loved Rei rather than himself . He would never be able to watch Rei and Mariah as they grew closer and closer and within the next ten years, when they got married, he would be expected to smile and be happy for them. And when Mariah bore Rei's child Lee would be so jealous. He wanted to be the one to get married, have children, and die with Mariah. He knew that him and Mariah would never work out, she loved Rei too much. Even if something went on in the relationship, Lee knew Mariah would never let Rei go. The person who said she would never do anything to hurt Lee had lied, she had hurt him. She had broken his heart.

Kevin' POV

Something has really been going on with Lee lately. Its seems like he has been upset since Rei woke up. He was probably hoping Rei would die, so he would get Driger. He had looked like he was longing for something...or maybe someone...Lee must have a thing for Mariah! And Mariah has a thing for Rei! I guess Lee was too thick to notice that there was something going on between her and Rei, and know that he finally realizes that, he knows that him and Mariah would never happen...

Normal POV

"Rei, are you awake?" Rei opened one eye slightly, knowing who he would see standing there.

"Yeah Mariah. I'm just too tired to move." He replied softly. He opened both his eyes so he could look at Mariah. "I fell asleep thinking about you. You never did wind up answering my question."

"Well in that case, the answer was yes, I meant every word of what I said." She looked away, looking slightly embarrassed. "And if I was to ask you if you loved me, what would you say?" she asked him playfully.

"I would say yes. More than anything in the world. Except maybe Driger." He said the last part laughing, "I'm only joking about Driger, I love you more then I could ever love a bit beast." Mariah was smiling, Rei was smiling, both lost in each other. Neither one dared to blink, scared that this moment would end. They became unaware of the world around them. The grasped onto each other as if they would never let go. Mariah felt safer somehow with Rei holding on to her. They both stayed in the same position, still not daring to let go, or even blink...

"Whoa! Am I interrupting something?" Rei and Mariah let each other go and looked up, coming back to reality. Both were surprised to see Kevin standing there, looking completely disgusted. He walked in and sat down on the windowsill, putting his feet on the back of Mariah chair. "I just came for a short visit, Lee says we have to leave soon, or we'll miss the last bus. So Rei, How you feeling?"

"Not bad. Better now." He added with a smile at Mariah. She returned the smile, causing Kevin to ask 'the' question. "Are you guys like, going out or something?"

"Actually, Yes." Rei said with a smile. Mariah was about to burst with happiness and excitement! It was official! They were actually going out! She had dreamed of this day her entire life and now that it had finally come, she was overcome with emotion!

"Uh!!! Earth to Mariah!"

"What? Oh, sorry Kevin." She said distractedly. She looked at Rei, who was laughing at her. "Oh...real nice...Just go ahead and laugh at me." She said playfully, smiling sweetly. Rei gazed adoringly at her and she looked into his eyes.

"Ok...I am soo out of here...Oh Rei... Rei..."he said saying the last part with a high-pitched voice. He then walked out of the room, rolling his eyes. Mariah couldn't help but laugh at the immaturity her brother had just shown. Considering he wanted to be treated more like an adult, he sure did act childish. She knew Rei noticed it too, by what he had said just after Kevin had walked out of the room, "There goes the world's most immature monkey..." All Mariah could do was laugh. For about five minutes longer, they joked around and had a great time. Mariah left the room, smiling. Things are going great, she thought, nothing can change my mood. This day was just too great... And guess what? She was wrong.