So sorry I haven't updated in forever! It's just, exams and keeping a relationship, and the fact that I'm preparing to go to Latvian to participate in a musical in the national theatre. Anyways, onto the story!

Where we left off….

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She spun around to face Kai.

"What about?" she shivered, brushing his soft hand off of her shoulder. He just gave a suave smile and pointed to his booth. She nodded and went to go sit down. He followed her with quick steps.

"I wanted to thank you." He sputtered, after ordering coffee from a nearby waitress. Jade was stunned. He was thanking her? The Ice Prince?

"But-but why? What did I do?" She fidgeted for a second, waiting for an answer.

"For the other day. Thanks I guess. You know, when you helped me when I was down. Caught on the rain, I guess you could say." He brushed his scarf off his shoulder and stared out of the window. She didn't know what to say. She suddenly blushed, and got up.

"I really, I really should go you know. I have more tables to serve. Yeah, so see you later." She sputtered. As she neared the kitchen, he waved his hand in a gentleman way, which was irresistible to watch.

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"Well? What happened out there?" Maggie squealed as her friend entered the kitchen. Jade was all red in the face.

"Well…he just wanted.." she sputtered.

"Wanted what?" He friend really wanted answers now.

"To thank me?" she crossed her eyes and made an amusing smile, which made Maggie giggle. Jade looked in the mirror, only to see she was blushing. "What's wrong with me? It's not like I LIKE him!" she squealed.

"Are you sure? It seems pretty obvious that you've got a crush on this guy. I would blame you, he's gorgeous!" Maggie comforted her friend, and they both sat down. "So tell me about this guy. What's he like?"

"Well, he's super rich. He's good looking and most girls go after him all the time, even though they all get rejected, they don't care. They all think he's a challenge. Besides, he's got a girlfriend." She sighed.

"Oh honey, don't worry about it. Don't let it get you down. There are other guys in the world." Her friend smiled.

"But…but I don't like him…" she stuttered, but it wasn't working. Do I like him this much? It can't be possible.

"Like I said before, even someone without sight could see how you feel about him." She tried to comfort Jade, but it wasn't working. She just sighed again, and looked through her agenda. She was stopped when Maggie pointed something out.

"Hey! You've got a dance coming up!" she squealed.

"Huh? Yeah, in two weeks."

"Oh, I love dances. What's the theme this time?" she asked.

"Old English style." Jade smiled. Even though it wasn't in her style to dress that way, she couldn't help but admire the dresses from back then. They were just so elegant. Even with the corsets, it was worth it.

"Are you going to make a dress for yourself?" Maggie exclaimed. Like her friend, she loved to wear frilly dresses and look beautiful for the guys to watch. Jade nodded.

"I was thinking of doing that. I also thought of volunteering with the decorating."

"Good idea. You've got a good eye for décor."

"One problem."

"What is it?" Jade just sighed.

"Tasha, the head of the dance committee, is also Kai's girlfriend, and also a complete jerk. Ever since freshman year, she's hated me, and it's likewise. I just can't stand it."

"Whatever, just keep out of her hair. That's the ticket." Maggie winked as Jade grabbed her coat and left the diner.

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"What would you like Jade?" Mr. Kamasaki asked the next day in English class, before class started. Jade shrugged and pleaded her case.

"I would like to help the dance committee, and do some decorations, if that's alright with them." She said. The teacher raised his eyebrow and nodded.

"Very well, I will talk to Tasha. Well, there she is. Off you go now." She took her books and made her way to her seat. She watched closely as the teacher talked to Tasha. There was a lot of nodding involved, and nothing else. At the end, Tasha turned her head and glared at Jade before taking her seat. After a little while, she made her way over to Jade.

"I hear you want to help us with the dance?" she sneered. Jade just nodded and fiddled with her bracelet. "Fine, just come to the gymnasium today after school. And don't be late." She flipped her hair and went back to her seat. As she took her chair and sat down….

…He entered.

Jade looked up from her bracelet and was caught up in a trans. Kai had just entered the classroom, and man he was gorgeous! He was wearing a tight, muscle fitting shirt, and his usual scarf, with jeans. Jade just kept staring. Why did she keep doing this? She did not like him, and that was that.

Then why would she keep staring at him like a schoolgirl crush?

RINNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG.

She picked up her things. Once again glancing at Kai, she headed out the door to her next class.

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As Jade entered the Gym, the place was packed. It was buzzing with people, discussing the upcoming dance. She saw that most of the artsy people had turned up for the event, and she was glad. They were the ones that always got praised for their work, and they could make the dance look absolutely amazing. As she spotted the long table used for the meeting, she saw Tasha and her group. They were organizing papers, and giggling amongst themselves. Jade sighed as Tasha called everyone to take a seat. As everyone sat down, she started to talk.

"Alright everyone. I'm so glad that so many turned up to help out with this dance. Unlike other years, we will make this one worthwhile ok? We'll pull through." She pulled on a cheesy smile that made the other girl gag. "Now, I've put you into groups of two, and we shall get started and brainstorm alright?" She quickly sat down and pulled out a piece of paper. She read a few names, and she squeaked as she heard someone enter the gym. It was Kai.

"Oh Kai honey! Come here darling!" she dropped everything and ran over to him, practically jumping on him. He just shrugged. She started babbling nonsense as the two made their way to the rest of the group. Tasha finally composed herself. "Alright, let's finish this list." She scrolled her eyes down and suddenly gasped. "What? Who put this list together! How are they together!" she squealed. One of her friends grabbed the sheet and read aloud:

"Jade….your partner is…"

Tasha gasped.

"Kai."

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There's another chapter for you. I know its been a while, and I hope I haven't lost my edge. Please review.

mystic