Robbie sat in the sand thinking about what happened in the past few days. He and Dalby had shared a kiss that Robbie couldn't deny was best kiss he'd ever had, but then his mind screamed at him that he loved Kim. He was so confused, suddenly a hand touched his shoulder, Robbie looked up to see Tasha smiling down at her as she sat down beside him.
"hey Rob, what's wrong?" asked Tasha sensing that her friend was upset. "everything, I'm in love with one of my best friends who would probably hate me if he knew that I liked him! and the guy that framed my brother gave me the most passionate kiss I've ever had" said Robbie
"Dalby kissed you?" asked Tasha. "yes, when we were studying into library" said Robbie burying his head in his hands. "Robbie you have make a decision, who do you love? Kim or Dalby?" asked Tasha. "I don't know Tash I'm just so confused" said Robbie. "I've got some good news that might take your mind off a few things" said Tasha smiling. "what is it?" asked Robbie. "A new girl is coming to live at Irene's house, her name's Melanie" said Tasha.
"that's great Tash I guess now you have someone to talk to about girls stuff other than Irene" said Robbie forcing a smile. "I'm going for a bush walk, wanna join me?" asked Tasha. "no I think I'll just sit here for a while" said Robbie. "well come to Irene's in an hour to welcome Melanie," said Tasha as she wrapped her arms around Robbie and Hugged him.
Kim slowed down as he saw Tasha coming toward him. "hey Tasha, out for a walk?" asked Kim. "Yeh, um Kim do you have plans this afternoon?" asked Tasha. "not that I know of" said Kim. "would you like to come to Melanie's welcome party?" asked Tasha. "I don't know Tash, there's some pretty intense stuff going on at the moment" said Kim. "c'mon Kim, Robbie's going to be there" said Tasha pleadingly. "alright, I'll come but only because Robbie was really upset last night and I want to keep an eye on him" said Kim.
'YES, all I have do is say Robbie's name and he's there, I say jump he says how high! Hehe Boys are funny' thought Tasha as she waved goodbye to Kim and walked toward the more bushy area of Summer Bay. Tasha let her hair down and tied her ribbons around her wrist and began to happily run through the Bush.
"Melanie, are you ready to go?" asked Flynn standing next to his car. "Hai" said Melanie. "Melanie, I understand some Japanese but your going to live with people who only speak English, if it gets too much you can call Robbie, he can speak fluent Japanese" said Flynn. "who is Robbie?" asked Melanie in a heavy Japanese accent. "he's a friend of Tasha, the girl in photo I showed you, he's very friendly and will help you when ever you need, he'll also attend school with you" said Flynn.
They both hopped into the car and began the trip back to Summer Bay. Melanie stared out the window at blur of passing trees when something caught her eye, a beautiful blonde girls with ribbons flowing behind as she weaved in and out of the trees. Melanie rubber her eyes but when she looked back the girl was gone. After an hour Flynn stopped the car in front of a big house and helped carry Melanie's luggage.
The door was open so they walked in, every one jumped out screaming "SURPIRSE". Melanie jumped back and held her chest "oh kami-sama" said Melanie. They all turned to Robbie who was sitting back a bit. "she said 'oh god' as in you scared her" said Robbie. Melanie look over at Robbie.
"Anata wa eigo o hanashimasu ka?" asked Robbie. (do you speak English?). "Hai, eigo o hanashimasu" said Melanie. (yes I speak English). "um Robbie-love, do you mind sharing with the rest of us" said Irene. "I just asked her if spoke English, and she does, I think she just prefers to speak her native language" said Robbie. Robbie got up and stood in front of Melanie. "konnichi wa watashi Robbie desu" said Robbie. (hello my name is Robbie).
"Robbie-san hajimemashite doozo yoroshiku!" said Melanie smiling. Suddenly the living room burst open and Tasha ran in. "sorry I'm late everyone" said Tasha trying to catch her breath. Melanie looked at Tasha with wide eyed "anata wa otome no yousei desu" said Melanie looking at Tasha. "Robbie?" asked Irene. Robbie looked and Melanie for a sec, he knew she didn't want anyone to know what she had just said. "uh it must be a form of slang I'm not familiar with" said Robbie.
After Melanie put her things away and everyone was talking, Robbie Pulled Melanie outside. "why did you call Tasha Fairy-girl?" asked Robbie. "because on the way here I saw her running through the bush with ribbons tied around her wrist, she looked like a beautiful fairy" said Melanie speaking English for the first time since she had arrived. "if you can speak English why do you insist on Speaking Japanese?" asked Robbie leaning against the wall.
"because I wanted to keep part my father with always, he spoke no English and so thought that if I didn't speak English either that he would stay close to my heart" said Melanie looking away as tears slid down her face. "Melanie, your father will always be in your heart, you need to speak English because your new family can't understand you and I can't have them calling me every time you say something" said Robbie. "my Japanese name is Makoto, only you can use it ok?" said Melanie. Robbie and Melanie hugged and went back inside.
Robbie walked into school with Tasha who rushed off to the Library where she was to meet Kim so that they could work on their assignment. Robbie went to the boy bathroom to fix up his uniform which he had put on hurriedly with out thinking. Robbie stood in front of the mirror fixing his tie when suddenly someone jerked him around to face them and pinned him to wall. Robbie lips met with someone's but he didn't have time to look up.
When the person broke the kiss Robbie looked up to see Dalby. "Eric please let me go" said Robbie his whole body shaking. "Robbie I don't want to hurt, I just want to know where I stand? what's going happen between us" said Dalby as he stroked Robbie's hair gently. " I-I don't k-know I need time t-to think" stuttered Robbie. Dalby looked deep into Robbie's eyes. "You're afraid of me, you think I'm ganna hurt you" said Dalby through clenched teeth. "N-No that's n-not it" stuttered Robbie. Dalby glared down at Robbie and slammed his palm into the wall next Robbie's head. Dalby turned and left not saying another word. Tear slip down Robbie's cheeks as he slid down wall, feeling slightly light headed. Robbie fainted, his head hitting the ground hard.
"Henry hurry up we have to get to the library, before its closes" said Matilda. "Maddie chill for a sec I just need to use the bathroom" said Henry as he opened the door to the boy's bathroom. Henry stopped suddenly when he saw Robbie laying on the ground. Henry rushed over to Robbie and shook him slightly "Robbie WAKE UP" said Henry shaking him harder this time. "Matilda!" yelled Henry. Matilda opened the door to the boy's bathroom. "Henry what is it?" asked Matilda. "Robbie fainted, go get Kim" yelled Henry.
Matilda ran to the library where he saw Kim an Tasha studying. She ran up to them. "Kim, Robbie fainted in the bathroom, you have to come now" said Matilda trying to catch her breath. Both Kim and Tasha jumped up and ran out of the library. When they got to the bathroom Kim turned to Matilda "whose with him now?" asked Kim. "Henry" said Matilda. "okay you guys go find a teacher" said Kim before entering the boy's bathroom.
Kim ran to where Robbie was pushing Henry aside slightly. "Robbie wake up, c'mon Robbie wake up" said Kim shaking him slightly. Kim ripped his sleave and handed to material to Henry ."go wet this and bring it back" said Kim. Henry returned with the wet bit of material which Kim laid on Robbie's burning hot forehead. "he's got a fever" said Kim. Robbie's eyes began to flutter until they were fully open
"Robbie are you ok?" asked Henry. "my head hurts" Robbie whimpered. "c'mon Robbie I'll carry you to the sickroom" said Kim as he gently lifted Robbie light body off the ground and held him bridal-style. Kim left the bathroom holding Robbie close to his chest, Robbie snuggled deeper into Kim's chest as he walked as fast as he could to the sickroom. Kim laid Robbie one of the beds in the sickroom, the nurse called Beth to come get him. Kim stayed with Robbie holding his hand until Beth arrived to take him home.