I'm soooooooo very sorry! I was not coping well with my schoolwork, so I did not have much time! I'm so sorry and I'm so exhausted! TIRED! TIRED! TIRED! But I still enjoyed writing this chapter… I like writing about thoughts… Sorry for late update and enjoy!

Chapter 13 – Realization

"Oh wow! I've had a great time with Momiji! He's so funny! And very joyous too!" Shimaya exclaimed and sank down into a chair. "Yeah, I've pretty much enjoyed myself too," Ritza sighed and sat down beside Shimaya.

"With Hatori, you mean?" Mingzashi said mischievously. Ritza shot her a death glare and Mingzashi pretended to quiver with fear. "Man, Ritza, you're scary. Can't you just accept the fact that you are totally in love with him and admit it to us too?"

Another death glare. Then Ritza sighed and hung her head. "I'm tired, I'll go wash up. I'll not be going for dinner."

"Date with Hatori?" Mingzashi asked. This time Ritza just went out of the room and into hers and shut the door.

"Toyoko, did I say something wrong?" Mingzashi asked innocently. Toyoko gave her a glare. "Mingzashi Timika, you must know when to stop that nonsense of yours. Think before you say anything that you might regret," Toyoko told her.

"Ahh, but you know what I did was not wrong, was it? It was just to make her think properly," Mingzashi replied. "Yes, I know, but you must know when to stop!" Toyoko replied with a hint of anger in her voice. "Do you know you might just hurt her feelings?"

Realization dawned on Mingzashi. She hung her head and apologized softly, "I'm so sorry, Toyoko. I… didn't think very much into it. But you must know I had her best interests at heart!"

"Apologize to her, and I will forgive you," Toyoko replied.

(In Hatori's room)

"Hey, Hatori. Was it just me, or do I have a feeling that you have feelings for someone from the Timika family?"

"Just your feeling."

"OH! Hatori! You just made the confession! Oh! I'm so happy for you! Wonder-"

"I said, Shigure. It was just your feeling."

"Don't go all shy on me, Hatori bro! Best friends share secrets, don't they?"

Upon hearing this, Hatori pushed Shigure and Ayame out of his room and shut the door in the faces.

"'Gure darling, you shouldn't have been so hard on him!" Ayame scolded Shigure. "It's the only way to make him realize it, you should be thanking me that I got your hero sort out his true feelings!" Shigure said arrogantly, crossing his arms across his chest.

"Yes, but you might have hurt his feelings, and maybe it would prevent Hatori from sorting out his true feelings! You must know your limits, Shigure!" Ayame said seriously.

"Yes, yes, Aya dear. I apologize. But then again, you should be thanking me too, you know."

"I wanted to, at first, but than you had to add extra oil to fire! Know your limits!"

Shigure was taken off guard. Ayame practically shouted at him. Which was unnatural. Very unnatural. "All right, all right. You're very serious about this, aren't you? I am sorry, but what's done is done, Aya. You've said so yourself. What happened between you and Yuki, remember?"

"Stop pushing the blame to someone else! I just want you to apologize to Hatori! He has never pushed us out of the door in such a firm and determined manner before, haven't you noticed? Shigure?" Ayame said heatedly, really angry this time.

"Yes, Ayame. I'm sorry. Seriously. I'll apologize. Just calm down, ok?" Shigure said with a bit of guilt in his voice. Ayame nodded, satisfied. Shigure never broke a promise he made solemnly to him.

(In Ritza's room)

Ritza laid flat down on her bed, staring at the ceiling, lost in thoughts.

Was I that obvious? I had tried so hard to not look at him for so many times. I thought I'd succeeded. Had I looked at him not realizing I was? How did it turn out this way? Wasn't this just a crush? I'd never thought this would happen, and have Mingzashi to realize my feelings before me. I'm sorry, Mingzashi.

She buried her face in her pillow.

I didn't mean to react that way; I was just too shocked. A bit hurt too, to know that others know my own feelings before me…Thanks anyway, Mingzashi. Thanks for the support and help to help me realize myself in this situation… Perhaps I do love him… after all.

(In Hatori's room)

He sat at his desk, sorting out papers, trying to get some work done. But his mind wouldn't concentrate. It was too busy concentrating on something else. The short conversation with Shigure. It doesn't need a genius to work out what Shigure was trying to imply on.

I guessed it was just a moment of embarrassment; what I did probably just confirmed what Shigure felt what my feelings were. It's not fair! I wasn't still sure of it and he had to butt in! What was he thinking? I know I may be stubborn at times, but he's ten times worse than me! I'm sorry I had to throw Ayame out too. I didn't want him starting as well.

He shook his head and went to wash his face. As the water dripped from his face, he stared into his reflection in the mirror.

Wasn't Kana enough? I thought I was ripped of my emotions a long time ago? I can't let another suffer as well! Akito will destroy… me again. Like when it was with Kana. I felt a part of myself being taken away… The memories were still not enough. I couldn't find myself anymore… Until she came into view.

He dried his face and changed into his casual T-shirt and shorts.

Maybe it'll be easier to face the truth. The Timikas are here to change our fate, aren't they? Maybe I can prepare for that change… Maybe… It's okay to love her after all.

Sorry if this chapter was a bit boring for you guys! But I like writing about thoughts and I was determined to write at least one chapter of it! Sorry! See you all soon!