Author's note: Here's the next one, just as I promised. Hope you like it!
The Choice
Chap. 3 A Surprise
Rika ran as fast as she could down the street, pretending not to hear Henry cry out to her.
Many thoughts went through her mind, Why did Henry do that?...Does he like me…..or even…love me?...Then why hasn't he ever said anything?...I'm so confused!
When Rika came home, she opened the front door, and her grandma was sitting on a chair.
"Hi, Rika, how was your day?" she asked.
"Fine…"
"You don't seem fine…and why are you home this early? You called from the school half an hour ago and said you were going to study at Henry's...Is something wrong?"
"Grandma, he kissed me!" Rika blurted out, "And, I ran back home!"
"…..Well…he's a very nice boy."
"But, I didn't expect this! I mean…we're just friends."
"Maybe you should give him a chance."
Rika pouted, "I'm going to my room!" and stomped up the stairs.
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After school the next day, even after the last bell had rung, Rika stayed in her desk, thinking about the day before.
"Rika, what's the matter?" a voice interrupted her thoughts.
Rika looked up to see that it was Ryo.
"Oh…hi, Ryo…"
"What's up?"
"Nothing, just…go away," Rika swung the backpack over her shoulder and stood, "Besides, why do you care so much anyway?..." she was about to leave when Ryo spoke.
"Rika, wait!" I have to say something!...
"…What!" she turned around frusterated.
Ryo suddenly gave her a kiss and said, "Rika, I love you….." he took a deep breath, "…I really do."
Rika was surprised at this. She thought about the kiss…and it had felt nothing like what her and Henry had shared the day before…it had no meaning…..Was she herself…in love?
She replied, "Ryo, that's very nice of you and all, but…but-"
"But you love someone else?"
Rika nodded.
Ryo was crushed, "Oh…I see…I'll just go, and-"
"Ryo, I'm sorry! Let's…let's still be friends, okay?"
"…Well…..okay. We'll stay friends…" he gave her a hug.
"Okay…"…..Friends…
"You still wanna hang out now?"
"Sure, Ryo."
Author's note: Hmmmmm…now what? You'll have to find out in the next chapter called The Confession. Until then, buh bye!