AUTHOR'S NOTE: This is the second story that I have written in this collection. The stories are in no particular order. Please read and review and tell me what I can do better. Please be kind when criticizing, and tell me what is wrong. Thank you. I hope you all enjoy. Also, I was having a discussion with someone a couple of days ago about teenage love, and how young teenagers (and those around my age) generally think they're in love when they really aren't. You should think about love and what love really is before doing anything you might regret. This is my good deed for the day, giving advice to people who probably could care less. But anyway, this fic is going to reflect a little on that conversation.

SUMMARY: Chocolat thinks about her unrequited love.

RATING: I guess PG for some situations. It's kind of sad, near end for Chocolat, but at the end it's good for her. (FYI: I like Chocolat from what I've seen of her.)

DISCLAIMER: I do not own the characters of Tales of Symphonia. All I own is the little box with the two discs so I can play it. So don't sue me, 'cuz I've got nothing to give you. ;) !!!

TO MY REVIEWERS: Thank you sooo much Katandshadow for being my first review, and for the help. I can't believe I missed the stairs!! Silly me. I'm glad you liked the last one. I'm probably going to write a lot more Raine/Kratos fics, so if you like that pairing, you have something to look forward to.

They walked in the store and I immediately fell in love with him. He was handsome, obviously strong, he looked perfect. He looked like he didn't belong in this world, like a god or an angel or something. He was something else entirely, and when I looked at him for the first time, I knew it was love. I had never felt this way about anyone before, and I was determined to make him mine.

I looked at the group with him so I would know my competition. There was a kid with two swords, he was kinda cute, but nothing like that man. Then was a little silver haired kid, again cute, but much too young for me. Then a little blonde haired girl, but she was much too young to be competition for me. But it was the last one, the silver haired woman, who looked like she might be some competition. But judging by the distance between them, it didn't look like I had much to be worried about.

It had been a couple of hours since they had left our little shop, and already I felt soo alone. I needed to be near him. So I went off to look for them, well, to look for him. I didn't even hear what any of their names were, but it didn't matter. I knew who I was looking for, and my heart would tell me where to find them.

I entered the plaza and saw them walk out. It was just the woman and him. I couldn't stop the jealousy from eating away at me when I saw the looks on their faces. She was so happy, and he looked perfectly content. She was talking to him about something and I even saw him smirk. Then he leaned over towards her and whispered something in her ear. Then the rest came out. The two then moved to opposite sides of the group; she to the little silver haired kid's side, and he to the side of the little girl. Then the little kid and my love went to the back of the group, and the woman and the young man went to the front. The girl was in the center. It was time to go properly introduce myself.

"Hello everyone. I noticed you in the shop a little while ago, and I apologize for my rudeness. I was thinking about some important matters. My name is Chocolat. Who might you all be?"

"My name is Lloyd, this is Raine and this is Colette. The little kid is Raine's brother Genis, and next to him is Kratos."

"I see. Very nice to meet you all. How would you like a tour of Palmacosta?"

"Unfortunately, we don't have the time right now. I apologize but we are very busy. Perhaps another time."

I immediately didn't like the way she spoke. She acted like she knew everything. But I bet she doesn't know love. Yeah, I bet she doesn't.

"Well, I am a tour guide. Maybe I can take you where you need to go."

"That isn't a good idea. Raine, make sure you have everything you need, we're leaving now."

"Of course Kratos. I already have everything. We're all set to go whenever you're ready."

I couldn't believe they were going to leave now. No, it was too soon. I needed him to understand me, stay with me. I needed him to love and protect me, and father my children. Yes, I loved him. And I would tell him that before he left.

"Surely you can't be serious about leaving now? You just got on land, maybe you should stay the night just to refresh. There's a wonderful inn next to my store. You could stay there."

He looked at me very funny, like he didn't trust me. And then what he did next made me sad, but I was determined to prove myself worthy of him.

"Perhaps Kratos, she is right. I know I could stand to use a little time to get adjusted to the land again. One night of rest won't hurt anyone, and we can leave first thing in the morning."

"Very well Raine, if you think it's best for us, we'll stay the night. But first thing in the morning we leave."

I didn't understand why he listened to her and not to me. What was so different about us? I could tell that I was obviously prettier than her, I would look better at his side than she did, and I just knew that I was better than her. So now it's time to prove it.

Tonight is the night. I can't believe I've fallen so hard for him. But now I'm going to tell him how I feel. I'm walking towards my bedroom window since I know he is staying in the room across the alleyway of mine. Maybe if he's on the veranda I can speak with him. I just know he loves me the way I love him. He has too!!

I walked up the stairs and am walking towards the window, but what I see can't be true. He's holding the woman in his arms on the veranda and they seem to be talking. Perhaps I can listen in without them noticing me. I'm in position, now only to hear what they say.

"I still don't understand why you're so afraid of the water."

"I don't want to talk about it Kratos please. I just want to stay on land. What about you? You seemed in deep thought when we were on that boat. What were you thinking about?"

"Nothing to worry about Raine. Nothing to worry about. You should go to bed, its getting cold."

"Yes I suppose so. Well then goodnight Kratos and thank you. I'm glad that I have someone I can talk to. Unfortunately these things will just go over Lloyd's and Colette's heads, and well, Genis isn't exactly the smartest when it comes to life. Everything else he knows."

"It was no problem, but now you need to get to sleep. We're leaving at the crack of dawn. Goodnight."

It was a good thing that she finally left, because there is obviously nothing going on between them. Kratos, my love, I am ready for you.

"Hello Kratos!"

You looked up at me, not surprised in the least.

"Shouldn't you be in bed? Children shouldn't be up this late."

"I'm no child. I'm old enough to be married."

I wonder if you got the hint. You show no outward reaction, but I think I know what you're thinking. But then you walk inside. I watch your retreating figure, only to see you exit out of the room. I looked down to the front of the inn, and sure enough you exited. I'm determined to follow you.

I'm running down the street towards the beach. I think that's where you went, but now you've broken my heart.

I see you with her, whispering sweet nothings, kissing her, teasing her. You just don't want them to know do you? But there's still hope for me, I just know it. I turn around just before things get really heated. I know what you're doing, and I don't want to watch. I saw you lay her down and that was enough for me. Is it purely physical between you two? I hope so.

I haven't forgotten what happened last night; I've been running it through my mind all night. I see you walk up, but this time is different. You and she are next to each other, which is no surprise since you always seemed to be that when you walked, but when I look at you, you look at her and grab her hand discreetly. Why?

Do you love her? Did I even love you? Now I'm not so sure anymore. I don't feel so angry anymore. I was upset when I saw you holding her, and I…well I… I don't know what I felt when you were with her at the beach. But I'm not mad at all, or jealous, or happy, or even much of anything. I seem indifferent about it all, like I was before you came here. Maybe I didn't love you.

As I think about it now, a couple years later, I'm glad I didn't do anything. I'm now married with a child on the way, and I couldn't be happier. I wonder how things would be different if I had truly acted upon my confused feelings at the time. Maybe I would be happier; maybe I would be dead, or alone. Who knows? All I know is that I'm happy with things just the way they are, and I hope you are too, wherever you are Kratos, Raine, Genis, Colette, and Lloyd.

Alright, so how was it? I couldn't help but add in the Kratos/Raine stuff, I absolutely love them together. But isn't it good for Chocolat to finally get the happy ending she wanted.

Just remember everybody, before you do something you may regret, think about it. Sometimes it's better to wait and see how things go, then to rush into something you're unsure about.

Until next time. Please review.