A/N: Hello everyone. By the way, Kuki, Wally, Abby, Nigel, Hoagie, and Lizzie are in the eighth grade. It seemed easier to do that because I'm in the eighth grade, so I know how eighth graders act (lol). The story does focus on Kuki and Wally, but I am adding teensy bits of Abby and Nigel. And obviously the end of Nigel and Lizzie. With that said (a little late by the way), here's chapter six.

Chapter Six: A Time to Seek and a Time to Lose

December 4, Tuesday Morning

"So what'd your mom say?" Wally asked. He and Kuki were walking to school and had just stumbled upon the topic of the Christmas Village.

"She said it was okay, but I was wondering something..." Kuki said shyly, "Maybe it would be cooler if we...walked together...?" The Christmas Village was about twenty minutes away if they walked. Kuki knew Wally could easily walk for twenty minutes, almost anyone can.

"Sure," Wally agreed happily. "That sounds even better." Kuki smiled at their agreement. The two decided to meet at seven thirty at Wally's house, which was on the way to the Christmas Village, and walk from there. Kuki decided to herself that she would play sick and decide to go to bed early so she could get away and go to the Christmas Village.

Kuki smiled the rest of the day, happily sitting through her classes. She couldn't help it, tonight she was actually going on a date with Wallabee Beetles! It was unreal! Abby sensed Kuki's happiness in math.

"You doin' something cool?" she approached Kuki. Kuki grinned.

"I'm going on a date with Wally!" she admitted in a happy squeal. Abby's eyes widened.

"That's awesome! It's about time!" Kuki laughed at Abby.

"So how's it going with you and Nigel?" she asked. Abby shook her head.

"I don't know..." she muttered, "He's being a real idiot. I'm not sure what his problem is but I think he's still hung up on Lizzie. Who could love that fat pig!? She's ugly and mean and controlling and..." Abby's voice faded as Kuki started to dream about her date with Wally. She played romantic scenarios in her mind over and over again. Finally Abby stopped talking, realizing that Kuki wasn't listening.

December 4, Tuesday evening

It wasn't until 7:45 that Kuki showed up at Wally's house. Her mother had given her a hard time. Finally she'd snuck out the window and ran up to Wally's house.

Wally sucked in a breath when he saw Kuki at his doorway.

Her hair was ruffled from running, her cheeks red from the cold. She was wearing pink, fluffy earmuffs and a matching hat and scarf. Her coat was short and had a little belt with a heart buckle. Her skirt had a pink, fluffy ruffle on the bottom, matching her earmuffs, hat, and scarf. Her boots were black and went to her knees. She looked amazing.

Wally had thrown on a green hat and brown leather coat. His jeans weren't very clean and his shirt had a stain on the back. But Kuki didn't notice how underdressed he was; or how overdressed she was.

It wasn't until 8:15 that they arrived at the Christmas Village. It was pitch dark out, all because it was winter. Kuki silently thanked the season. She loved it being black out, with the snow lightly falling around the couple, the sight was truly romantic. The lights decorating the picket fence that led up the drive to the Village added a glow to their faces, Kuki's sad, small smile, Wally's triumphant, shy grin. The two were adorable.

It was all exactly as Kuki had imagined it. First, the two went into the small snack shop, which was decorated for Christmas, and bought two hot chocolates to warm them up. They sat at a small table for two, a small nativity scene in the middle of it, and talked about school while slowly sipping the warm drink. When they'd finished the hot chocolate, they left and went to go on a ride on the miniature train.

They sat next to each other even though the seats were a little small. Kuki took this as an advantage and cuddled up to Wally. Wally smiled and slipped his arm around her shoulder. They rode in silence, staring out at the falling snow and the couples who were doing something of the same as Wally and Kuki.

After the train ride, they walked, still cuddled together, looking at random booths. At one point, Wally bought Kuki a box of chocolates, which she immedietly opened and started to eat. The two shared the box of chocolates, walking around, doing mostly nothing other than eating and a little bit of talking. Yet it seemed that they needed no more. They had an understanding, no need for anything grand.

By 9:00 they had eaten the whole box and were heading into the dance hall. Wally had seemed excited to go in, and made a point of "having" to be there at 9:00 on the dot. Kuki walked in, Wally's arm draped around her, and gasped as she heard what the DJ was saying.

"This song is specially dedicated to Kuki Sanban, from Wally Beetles who loves her." the DJ said, grinning directly at Kuki, knowing who she was. People began looking around for Kuki Sanban.

Kuki smiled delightedly, her eyes huge and hugged Wally, then kissed him on the cheek. She was so shocked with herself at kissing him on the cheek that she burst out laughing. Wally was grinning like an idiot and pointing at Kuki shouting, "This is Kuki Sanban! Here she is!"

Suddenly, fear struck Kuki's heart. They were going to find out. If they knew where she was tonight...and they heard the DJ...and saw Wally pointing...Kuki thought too late. Smoke poured into the room and screams came from all around her.

It was happening...Kuki thought, feeling sick. She didn't let go of Wally, who was holding Kuki protectively.

"We have to get out of here!" Kuki screamed. "They're after me!" Wally's eyes widened.

"What!?" he shouted back.

"Never mind, I'll explain later. We have to leave!" Wally nodded and made his way to the door. Something was blocking their way...or somebody...

"Why, hello Kuki, dear." they said, "And of course, your sweet Wallabee Beetles. It's so good to see you again..." Kuki screamed.

A/N: Sorry for the long gap in updating...call it whatever you want, I prefer short memory but most would say neglect. Any way, that was chapter six! Review and I'll update much faster, the reviews really help!