A/N : I lack of inspiration right now! Perhaps someone has some ideas? ; I'll try to sort out something.

Spiral Edge of love

Chapter 4

"Notes, notes and notes, one word for it: boring… ", thought some black haired guy, watching his teacher write on the board. His head was supported by his hand while the other hold a pencil and swift down the sheet. At last, the bell rang. He grabbed his things and headed home. Some kids walked with him, complaining about homework and what they would rather do. The teen chatted with them, but deep inside his heart squeezed. He missed Yasuhiko.

Once home, he immediately went through homework. Then he confined himself in his room. His parents were still at work. His big sister was making dinner and she didn't care of what he was doing. They all knew he played the most popular online game nowadays. They were also aware that their son's friend was still in that coma and it hurt their son. Lately, he looked distressed. To their questions, he mumbled "a girl…" and they let alone. Probably his heart has been broken, but in time he'll do fine.

The computer opened and he found himself in The World. Kite wandered in Mac Anu through shops. Luckily the town was still empty, despite the fact that it wouldn't last long.

He sat neat the water in front of the magic shop. A song filled his mind while he gazed into the water.

Shine, bright morning light
Now in the air the spring is coming
Sweet blowing wind
Singing down the hills and valleys
Keep your eyes on me
Now we're on the edge of hell
Dear my love, sweet morning light
Wait for me, you've gone much farther, too far (1)

He knew this song would please Natsume. "Oh Natsume, I miss you too. However, you must see me as a friend. Or… maybe not, because the truth is that I'm scared to reveal my feelings for you. Scared to be laughed at and rejected. Scared to hear you say no. So this is why… "

Precisely at this instant, Blackrose put her hand on Kite's shoulder. "Why what?"

Kite yelled and fell into the water. "H-help!". He desperately tried to get a grip to the paved ground. Blackrose frantically waved her arms, yelling incomprehensible words. A few players watched her, puzzled. Nevertheless, they ran to her and pull out Kite.

"Oh man, you freaked me out" exclaimed the heavy blade. Kite sweatdropped. "So, what were you saying?"

"What do you mean?"

"You know, you were talking alone, about being scared to be rejected" she said softly.

"You heard that?" Kite sat back to his original place and Blackrose followed him"

"I heard everything Kite. You like Natsume a lot".

He lowered his head, wondering is he should tell her about his crush. Blackrose liked to plot reunions and stuff. Anything related to love was very juicy. However, she already heard him. He couldn't back up. "I do. Since the day I met her."

"Why do you like her so much?" she asked.

The twin blade now looked at the sky. The sundown amazed him. Natsume would love it. Damn, he kept bringing her back everywhere. Natsume this, Natsume that. What was wrong with him, he barely ever talked to her. He saw her merely twice. But already at the beginning, his heart has been overwhelmed by a feeling some might call love.

"Have you ever… ", he started, "have you ever saw a guy and you felt in love with him immediately?"

Blackrose let out a sigh. "Yeah it happened a few times. I couldn't help it, not that I minded."

"Did you date them?"

"… Once. We went out for a few months, until I realized he used me to make his ex girlfriend jealous. I dumped him but I cried a long time."

The younger boy looked down. "I'm afraid she won't like me, it paralyses me. You know the feeling you get when the person you like enters the room. Your cheeks become red and fever gets a hold of you. You'd wish it would notice. However you try to hide any sign of interest. It is way to embarrassing sometime to admit that you like someone".

"Yeah but you still like her. Go ask her out".

Kite protested. "No, I can't Blackrose. It's an online game, she may be different in real life… she might be living far, like in another continent. It'll never work."

More and more people flowed in Mac Anu. Blackrose got up after someone yelled at them about being in the way. "Watch where you're going! Listen Kite," she said, irritated, "I really understand what you mean, but you'll never know if she likes you if you don't tell her. Just forget your fears and go for it. Trust her." She left no time for him to protest, as she logged out.

"Trust her…? I guess I should", he whispered. "But Blackrose, even if I do confess my feelings for Natsume, how could we ever meet?"

(1) This is where I picked up the lyrics for the song Fake Wing.

http/ I'd like to know your opinions about .hack/sign and the ps2 games. Anyone wants to share their feelings about this anime? Write to me or leave your comments on the review Oh, and by the way, this chapter isn't very good, I know. If it doesn't make sense, tell me and I'll work it again.