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Chapter 5
"Hello?" Zoe said, picking up the phone the next morning.
"Hey Zoe, it's me."
"Kouji?" Zoe was surprised. Why is he calling her so early?
"Hey listen, Kouichi and I are having B-B-Q today after school. So I was wondering if you could come."
Zoe thought for a minute. I can't do that, I'll hurt Kouichi if I have to do all those mushy stuff with Kouji in front of Kouichi. What am I saying? I fell like a total loser. I've already hurt both men who I really love. I'm in such a big mess.
"Zoe? Are you going or not?"
"I-I can't go, cause I -um," Zoe trembled. "I-um, have to study."
"The BBQ won't last long."
"I can't."
"Hey what's wrong" you haven't been yourself lately."
"Nothing's worn. I've just got a big test this week I need to study for."
"You're not getting tired of us, are you?"
From the tone of Kouji's voice, Zoe knew that he was hurt. Suddenly, anger came up to her. "Why would you ask me that? Why are you so insecure? I have a test. Can't I be thinking about something besides us all the time?"
"Low blow," he said. "I guess because I think about you all the time, I want you to think about me all the time too. But you've got a point. It's not fair and I'm a jerk and I'm sorry. Forgive me?"
He sounded so appealingly pathetic that she had to smile. "I should be the one who's apologizing. It's not your fault."
"I guess that ever since Kouichi came, I've tried to make what's the best for him- to make him happy. He never smiled before, not even Sandra could make him smile. When he came back last night, he was jumping everywhere, laughing and smiling. I tried to ask him, but he won't answer me."
Zoe felt relieved. At least he didn't spill it out.
"Whatever that thing made him smile, I'll so anything to make him smile again."
"Even if you'll give up on me?" Zoe mumbled to herself.
"What did you say?"
"Oh, nothing. I think it's really sweet of you."
"Well, he's my only brother. So I'll understand if you didn't wanna come. Kouichi really wanted you to be there."
Did he say that Kouichi wanted her to be there?" Zoe asked her herself. This is her chance to get close to Kouichi since Sandra's not going to be there. "On second thought, maybe I'll come."
"What made you say that?"
"Oh, um. Since your brother wanted me to come. Then I can't disappoint him or he'll be sad again."
"Right. So I'll see you at school today?"
"Sure."
"Love you."
"Love you too!" Zoe then hung up the phone. Wait a minute, why did she say those three words so easily. She should be in love with Kouichi, not Kouji.
When she walked out of the door to school, her dad suddenly called out. "Honey, can you please pick up the newspaper for me outside the door?"
"Sure dad!" She called out, then she bent down and grabbed the newspaper and turned back to give it to him.
"Thanks sweetie," her dad said. "Have a great day!"
"Bye dad, you too!" Zoe waved goodbye. Just as she turned around the corner of her house, a long light brown hair girl popped up to her.
Zoe shrieked. "Don't sneak up on me like that!" Zoe said, and then she studied her face carefully. "Hey, I know you! You're the-"
The girl seemed to be in a hurry. "Well, no time to explain, just hide me! Fast!"
Zoe looked around and saw a patch of bushes sitting in front of their house. "You can hide in there," she pointed.
"Thanks," the girl said quickly. Then she jumped into the bushes. "Don't tell anyone where I am."
Then, Zoe saw a man with black suite and a pair of black sunglasses. He ran up to her and said, "Did you see a girl about your height, long light-brown hair wearing light green top with a jean?"
So, that must be the man who was chasing after the girl. "Um, I think she went that way." She pointed to her finger to the left.
"Thanks," then the man ran off to the left.
"Okay, you can come out now." Zoe called out.
The girl came out of the bushes. "Hey, thanks."
"No problem. Are you going to school?" Zoe asked.
"Yeah, I know you."
"Then, can you explain it to me what happened while we're walking?"
"Sure, besides, it's really smart of you that you lead him to the garbage dump." The girl laughed.
Zoe snickered. "No problem."
"Oh, I haven't introduced myself." The girl said, taking out of her hand. "My name is Chloe. Nice to meet you."
Zoe shook her hand. "My name is Zoe. Nice to meet you too." Then they slowly turned to the right and heading to school. Chloe explained to her why that man is chasing after her. Zoe can see that her bright blue-green eyes light up every second. She's very pretty, Zoe thought.
"Well, the man you just saw was my body guard." Chloe explained. "I came form a very rich family."
"I can see that." Zoe smiled.
Chloe smiled back. "I hate my life, it's like I don't have any freedom at all. The bodyguards follow around me everytime."
"That's just not right." Zoe said.
"I know." Chloe said sadly.
"So, what are you going to do now?"
"I was wondering, if you can give me a spear room for me to live in and I'll do anything . . . please?" Chloe begged.
"Well," Zoe thought for a moment. "I don't really have any rooms left, but I know someone who have extra rooms left."
"Who?" Chloe said impatiently.
"You'll see." Zoe smiled. Then, she grabbed her hands and pulled her to walk faster. "Come one, we'll be late if we don't walk faster."
At the school . . .
"Okay, Chloe." Zoe said when they finally arrived at school. "Meet me here in five minutes."
"Sure, thank you for helping me. You're my greatest friend I've ever got!" Chloe hugged her.
"No problem." Zoe pulled back. "Besides, what friends are for? Now let me get my friend and I'll meet you right here in five minutes."
"Sure, see ya." Chloe waved. Then they went on their separated ways.
"Hey Zoe!" Kouji called out.
Zoe shrieked. "Don't even try to sneak on me like that!"
"I'm sorry."
Zoe had to admit that he looks cute when he apologizes. "Sorry, I shouldn't have yell at you, I guess I was a little side tracked."
"Will you hold my hand?" Kouji looked winsomely optimistic.
"Not now, I have to get Takuya." Zoe said with some irritation growing inside of her.
"How about just 5 seconds? Please?" Kouji begged with the glittering eyes of his.
"Maybe." Her irritation melted. She just couldn't stay mad at him.
"Will you let me kiss you?"
"Don't push your luck."
He dipped his head, kissed her quickly on the mouth, and then bounced off. "Too late," he called. "The kissing bandito strikes again." He then ran off.
Zoe somehow felt that she wanted to hug him longer. "Kouji, wait!"
Kouji turned back. "Yes?"
Zoe caught up to him. "Since you stole a kiss from me, I'm gonna steal a hug form you." Then she pulled him closer and dive her head straight to his chest. Somehow, she felt the pain she was having was all gone. She felt so comfortable in Kouji's arms.
Zoe pulled back. "Well, see ya after school!" Then, she leaned forward, tipping her hoes for a quick kiss on his lips.
"See ya!" Kouji said, then he walked away.
"Zoe?" Somebody called out.
Zoe gulped. She turned around, and it was Kouichi. His face was red.
"Uh, hi Kouichi." Zoe gave him a quick hug.
Kouichi's face turned back to normal. "I'm sorry. You have the every right to so that, so Kouji wouldn't be suspect anything."
"Eh, yeah." Zoe said nervously. She knew that she just kissed Kouji wasn't even acting at all! It was this feeling she still have with Kouji. She really felt comfortable with him. She can speak what's on her mind when she's with him. But she got all tongue-tied and nervousness growing inside of her when she's with Kouichi.
"So, are you going to the BBQ?" Kouichi asked.
"Sure of course!" Zoe said nervously, she doesn't feel any comfort at all.
"Great," Kouichi smiled. He then leaned forward and kissed her lips.
Zoe felt very uncomfortable at all. She felt like he's a stranger to her. So she pulled away. "Um, I have to go and get Takuya now, bye." Without hearing his response, she quickly ran away.
Whew! That was close.
Kouichi's POV
I don't get why she was avoiding me. I mean, I've got to admit, I really feel happy when I'm around Sandra. I always tell her everything, even my daily routine in the morning. She shared a great time with me. Now that I'm back with Zoe, I don't feel like telling her everything. And I felt bad kissing Zoe. I mean, I cheated on Sandra! Oh well, I think we need to give ourselves some free space to accept each other. Sandra will just have to wait. Maybe that Zoe doesn't like me no more.
Normal POV
Zoe felt very guilty. She watched as Kouichi walked out of the hallway. She wasn't sure how she was going to get through the next few days, but she would. And she would do everything in her power not to hurt Kouji, unwittingly caught between two people who loved him and who, because of him, could never be together again.
"Uh Zoe?" Chloe patted on her shoulder.
"Yeah?" Zoe asked without looking at her.
"Where's your friend?"
Zoe was too busy thinking about Kouji and Kouichi that she almost forgot about the whole Chloe thing. "Oh right, let's go and get him right now."
"Him?" Chloe stopped. "You mean, he's a guy?"
"Don't worry." Zoe assured. "He's a nice guy. I swear he won't do anything bad."
"Okay," Chloe said. "I trust you."
"Alright."
"Hey Zoe?" Chloe asked.
"Yeah?"
"Don't call me nosy or anything, but I just saw two guys kissed you. So I was thinking you should tell me something."
Zoe paused. "Um. . ."
"Oh, you don't have to tell me if you don't want to. I shouldn't have butt in your business." Chloe quickly said.
"No, it's okay." Zoe took a deep breath and explained everything that's going on with Kouichi, Kouji, and her to Chloe. "So please, don't ell anyone about this."
"No problem." Chloe patted on her arms. "But who will you choose?"
"I don't know, that's the problem." Zoe said sadly.
"Well, you should listen to your heart." Chloe continued. "Because your heart will have the right answer for you."
"Thanks, you must have been experienced it before." Zoe smiled. "I bet you have lots of boyfriends over the past few years."
"Actually, I have none."
"But you're pretty. There must be a lot of guys ask you out."
"They did, but I rejected them."
"Why?"
"Because my heart told me that they weren't the right guys for me." "Don't worry. I'm sure you'll find one someday." Zoe assured her.
"Yeah . . ."
"Hey, he's coming!" Zoe asked.
"Who?"
"That one." Zoe pointed to Takuya, and then she called out. "Takuya!"
Takuya turned back and saw Zoe was there, so he quickly ran toward her. "Hey Z."
"Listen, I know that you have one extra room left in your new house." Zoe said. "So I was wondering if my friend here," She put her hands on Chloe's shoulder. "Chloe can move in your apartment."
"Her?" Takuya called out. "Why?"
"Please Takuya, I really need to live in your house." Chloe begged. "I'll do anything for you."
"Anything?" Takuya asked, as if he has some sort of evil plan on his min. "Since I hate cleaning up, maybe you can clean up for me everyday!"
"Takuya!" Zoe called out.
"No, it's okay." Chloe patted on her shoulder. "I can handle it."
"But you don't know how messy his house is!" Zoe said. "It's like a garbage dump!"
"Well, it's not that bad," Takuya protested. "Anyway, the offer is here. It's your choice!"
"Fine." Chloe said with a challenging tone. "Start today after school."
"Sure." Takuya said.
"So, how's doing with you and Joyce?" Zoe asked.
"Joyce?" Chloe repeated.
"She's his crush." Zoe said, then they both giggled.
"Hey! It's not funny!" Takuya said. "Besides, we're doing fine right now." Then, he looked at Chloe. "So after school, start cleaning."
"Fine."
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Chapter 5
"Hello?" Zoe said, picking up the phone the next morning.
"Hey Zoe, it's me."
"Kouji?" Zoe was surprised. Why is he calling her so early?
"Hey listen, Kouichi and I are having B-B-Q today after school. So I was wondering if you could come."
Zoe thought for a minute. I can't do that, I'll hurt Kouichi if I have to do all those mushy stuff with Kouji in front of Kouichi. What am I saying? I fell like a total loser. I've already hurt both men who I really love. I'm in such a big mess.
"Zoe? Are you going or not?"
"I-I can't go, cause I -um," Zoe trembled. "I-um, have to study."
"The BBQ won't last long."
"I can't."
"Hey what's wrong" you haven't been yourself lately."
"Nothing's worn. I've just got a big test this week I need to study for."
"You're not getting tired of us, are you?"
From the tone of Kouji's voice, Zoe knew that he was hurt. Suddenly, anger came up to her. "Why would you ask me that? Why are you so insecure? I have a test. Can't I be thinking about something besides us all the time?"
"Low blow," he said. "I guess because I think about you all the time, I want you to think about me all the time too. But you've got a point. It's not fair and I'm a jerk and I'm sorry. Forgive me?"
He sounded so appealingly pathetic that she had to smile. "I should be the one who's apologizing. It's not your fault."
"I guess that ever since Kouichi came, I've tried to make what's the best for him- to make him happy. He never smiled before, not even Sandra could make him smile. When he came back last night, he was jumping everywhere, laughing and smiling. I tried to ask him, but he won't answer me."
Zoe felt relieved. At least he didn't spill it out.
"Whatever that thing made him smile, I'll so anything to make him smile again."
"Even if you'll give up on me?" Zoe mumbled to herself.
"What did you say?"
"Oh, nothing. I think it's really sweet of you."
"Well, he's my only brother. So I'll understand if you didn't wanna come. Kouichi really wanted you to be there."
Did he say that Kouichi wanted her to be there?" Zoe asked her herself. This is her chance to get close to Kouichi since Sandra's not going to be there. "On second thought, maybe I'll come."
"What made you say that?"
"Oh, um. Since your brother wanted me to come. Then I can't disappoint him or he'll be sad again."
"Right. So I'll see you at school today?"
"Sure."
"Love you."
"Love you too!" Zoe then hung up the phone. Wait a minute, why did she say those three words so easily. She should be in love with Kouichi, not Kouji.
When she walked out of the door to school, her dad suddenly called out. "Honey, can you please pick up the newspaper for me outside the door?"
"Sure dad!" She called out, then she bent down and grabbed the newspaper and turned back to give it to him.
"Thanks sweetie," her dad said. "Have a great day!"
"Bye dad, you too!" Zoe waved goodbye. Just as she turned around the corner of her house, a long light brown hair girl popped up to her.
Zoe shrieked. "Don't sneak up on me like that!" Zoe said, and then she studied her face carefully. "Hey, I know you! You're the-"
The girl seemed to be in a hurry. "Well, no time to explain, just hide me! Fast!"
Zoe looked around and saw a patch of bushes sitting in front of their house. "You can hide in there," she pointed.
"Thanks," the girl said quickly. Then she jumped into the bushes. "Don't tell anyone where I am."
Then, Zoe saw a man with black suite and a pair of black sunglasses. He ran up to her and said, "Did you see a girl about your height, long light-brown hair wearing light green top with a jean?"
So, that must be the man who was chasing after the girl. "Um, I think she went that way." She pointed to her finger to the left.
"Thanks," then the man ran off to the left.
"Okay, you can come out now." Zoe called out.
The girl came out of the bushes. "Hey, thanks."
"No problem. Are you going to school?" Zoe asked.
"Yeah, I know you."
"Then, can you explain it to me what happened while we're walking?"
"Sure, besides, it's really smart of you that you lead him to the garbage dump." The girl laughed.
Zoe snickered. "No problem."
"Oh, I haven't introduced myself." The girl said, taking out of her hand. "My name is Chloe. Nice to meet you."
Zoe shook her hand. "My name is Zoe. Nice to meet you too." Then they slowly turned to the right and heading to school. Chloe explained to her why that man is chasing after her. Zoe can see that her bright blue-green eyes light up every second. She's very pretty, Zoe thought.
"Well, the man you just saw was my body guard." Chloe explained. "I came form a very rich family."
"I can see that." Zoe smiled.
Chloe smiled back. "I hate my life, it's like I don't have any freedom at all. The bodyguards follow around me everytime."
"That's just not right." Zoe said.
"I know." Chloe said sadly.
"So, what are you going to do now?"
"I was wondering, if you can give me a spear room for me to live in and I'll do anything . . . please?" Chloe begged.
"Well," Zoe thought for a moment. "I don't really have any rooms left, but I know someone who have extra rooms left."
"Who?" Chloe said impatiently.
"You'll see." Zoe smiled. Then, she grabbed her hands and pulled her to walk faster. "Come one, we'll be late if we don't walk faster."
At the school . . .
"Okay, Chloe." Zoe said when they finally arrived at school. "Meet me here in five minutes."
"Sure, thank you for helping me. You're my greatest friend I've ever got!" Chloe hugged her.
"No problem." Zoe pulled back. "Besides, what friends are for? Now let me get my friend and I'll meet you right here in five minutes."
"Sure, see ya." Chloe waved. Then they went on their separated ways.
"Hey Zoe!" Kouji called out.
Zoe shrieked. "Don't even try to sneak on me like that!"
"I'm sorry."
Zoe had to admit that he looks cute when he apologizes. "Sorry, I shouldn't have yell at you, I guess I was a little side tracked."
"Will you hold my hand?" Kouji looked winsomely optimistic.
"Not now, I have to get Takuya." Zoe said with some irritation growing inside of her.
"How about just 5 seconds? Please?" Kouji begged with the glittering eyes of his.
"Maybe." Her irritation melted. She just couldn't stay mad at him.
"Will you let me kiss you?"
"Don't push your luck."
He dipped his head, kissed her quickly on the mouth, and then bounced off. "Too late," he called. "The kissing bandito strikes again." He then ran off.
Zoe somehow felt that she wanted to hug him longer. "Kouji, wait!"
Kouji turned back. "Yes?"
Zoe caught up to him. "Since you stole a kiss from me, I'm gonna steal a hug form you." Then she pulled him closer and dive her head straight to his chest. Somehow, she felt the pain she was having was all gone. She felt so comfortable in Kouji's arms.
Zoe pulled back. "Well, see ya after school!" Then, she leaned forward, tipping her hoes for a quick kiss on his lips.
"See ya!" Kouji said, then he walked away.
"Zoe?" Somebody called out.
Zoe gulped. She turned around, and it was Kouichi. His face was red.
"Uh, hi Kouichi." Zoe gave him a quick hug.
Kouichi's face turned back to normal. "I'm sorry. You have the every right to so that, so Kouji wouldn't be suspect anything."
"Eh, yeah." Zoe said nervously. She knew that she just kissed Kouji wasn't even acting at all! It was this feeling she still have with Kouji. She really felt comfortable with him. She can speak what's on her mind when she's with him. But she got all tongue-tied and nervousness growing inside of her when she's with Kouichi.
"So, are you going to the BBQ?" Kouichi asked.
"Sure of course!" Zoe said nervously, she doesn't feel any comfort at all.
"Great," Kouichi smiled. He then leaned forward and kissed her lips.
Zoe felt very uncomfortable at all. She felt like he's a stranger to her. So she pulled away. "Um, I have to go and get Takuya now, bye." Without hearing his response, she quickly ran away.
Whew! That was close.
Kouichi's POV
I don't get why she was avoiding me. I mean, I've got to admit, I really feel happy when I'm around Sandra. I always tell her everything, even my daily routine in the morning. She shared a great time with me. Now that I'm back with Zoe, I don't feel like telling her everything. And I felt bad kissing Zoe. I mean, I cheated on Sandra! Oh well, I think we need to give ourselves some free space to accept each other. Sandra will just have to wait. Maybe that Zoe doesn't like me no more.
Normal POV
Zoe felt very guilty. She watched as Kouichi walked out of the hallway. She wasn't sure how she was going to get through the next few days, but she would. And she would do everything in her power not to hurt Kouji, unwittingly caught between two people who loved him and who, because of him, could never be together again.
"Uh Zoe?" Chloe patted on her shoulder.
"Yeah?" Zoe asked without looking at her.
"Where's your friend?"
Zoe was too busy thinking about Kouji and Kouichi that she almost forgot about the whole Chloe thing. "Oh right, let's go and get him right now."
"Him?" Chloe stopped. "You mean, he's a guy?"
"Don't worry." Zoe assured. "He's a nice guy. I swear he won't do anything bad."
"Okay," Chloe said. "I trust you."
"Alright."
"Hey Zoe?" Chloe asked.
"Yeah?"
"Don't call me nosy or anything, but I just saw two guys kissed you. So I was thinking you should tell me something."
Zoe paused. "Um. . ."
"Oh, you don't have to tell me if you don't want to. I shouldn't have butt in your business." Chloe quickly said.
"No, it's okay." Zoe took a deep breath and explained everything that's going on with Kouichi, Kouji, and her to Chloe. "So please, don't ell anyone about this."
"No problem." Chloe patted on her arms. "But who will you choose?"
"I don't know, that's the problem." Zoe said sadly.
"Well, you should listen to your heart." Chloe continued. "Because your heart will have the right answer for you."
"Thanks, you must have been experienced it before." Zoe smiled. "I bet you have lots of boyfriends over the past few years."
"Actually, I have none."
"But you're pretty. There must be a lot of guys ask you out."
"They did, but I rejected them."
"Why?"
"Because my heart told me that they weren't the right guys for me." "Don't worry. I'm sure you'll find one someday." Zoe assured her.
"Yeah . . ."
"Hey, he's coming!" Zoe asked.
"Who?"
"That one." Zoe pointed to Takuya, and then she called out. "Takuya!"
Takuya turned back and saw Zoe was there, so he quickly ran toward her. "Hey Z."
"Listen, I know that you have one extra room left in your new house." Zoe said. "So I was wondering if my friend here," She put her hands on Chloe's shoulder. "Chloe can move in your apartment."
"Her?" Takuya called out. "Why?"
"Please Takuya, I really need to live in your house." Chloe begged. "I'll do anything for you."
"Anything?" Takuya asked, as if he has some sort of evil plan on his min. "Since I hate cleaning up, maybe you can clean up for me everyday!"
"Takuya!" Zoe called out.
"No, it's okay." Chloe patted on her shoulder. "I can handle it."
"But you don't know how messy his house is!" Zoe said. "It's like a garbage dump!"
"Well, it's not that bad," Takuya protested. "Anyway, the offer is here. It's your choice!"
"Fine." Chloe said with a challenging tone. "Start today after school."
"Sure." Takuya said.
"So, how's doing with you and Joyce?" Zoe asked.
"Joyce?" Chloe repeated.
"She's his crush." Zoe said, then they both giggled.
"Hey! It's not funny!" Takuya said. "Besides, we're doing fine right now." Then, he looked at Chloe. "So after school, start cleaning."
"Fine."
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^ So how bout it? I know this chapter is kind of suck but I promised you that the next chapter is going to be exciting!!!!! Please R+R. I really need you guy's comments.