Another Problem

Flashbacks or memories are in italics.

Chapter 3: An Honest Mistake

(Following Day at 6 a.m.)

Jamie lay in his bed at the hotel where his band was staying. They had just returned two hours ago from a rock concert. A few losers booed them because their rock had emo in it but Jamie and his band didn't care. He had met enough of those annoying losers to last a lifetime.

"Don't come Back!"

Jamie jumped to his feet. How come that particular memory came into his head?

"She doesn't love you, give it up."

Jamie grabbed the sides of his head. He was remembering all those times when Coop had told him Kiva didn't love him (Jamie).

"I have everything to give her. Why would she want you?"

"I don't know."

Jamie this time recalled Coop's words to him the day before the Wedding and his own DUMB response. He took his hands from his head and sighed.

It's all my fault. Yes Coop is underhanded with how he KEEPS her but I was the one dumb enough to let her get away. I was fooled into believing that Kiva wanted a man with a big reputation, upcoming fame and cash more than just a man who loves her and is his regular self. I allowed Coop to let me make her out as materialistic and secular minded. I'm an idiot. (Jamie's thoughts)

"It's great to hear you laugh again."

Jamie smiled as he recalled what Kiva had said to him last night when she had called him. He could understand Kiva's fear of Coop. He himself had after all seen close up some of the injuries Coop gave her.

"Bastard," Jamie muttered hatefully, "I can't believe we were ever friends," he continued, "abusing a woman is wrong," he added.

Suddenly there was a knock on his bedroom door. Jamie raised an eyebrow but opened it.

"Hi Jamie," a fair skinned Asian girl said and stepped in, "how's life?"

"What do you want Yuki?" Jamie asked bluntly.

"Why do you keep denying that you like me?" Yuki asked, "we'd be perfect," she declared, "I'm lead singer after all," she added.

"Along with Core who does most of the singing," Jamie countered and Yuki pouted, "you dyed your hair back purple?" he asked upon noticing her hair.

"Yeah," Yuki stated, "the green wasn't working and most fans whined about missing my original look," she told him, "you like it?" she asked excitedly but Jamie looked away, "what?" she asked.

"Nothing," Jamie said with a sigh, "I want to be alone Yuki," he told her.

"Oh," Yuki said in disappointment, "I don't know what type of girl you like," she admitted, "but I wish that I could measure up," she said sadly and headed for the door.

Jamie looked after her. Yuki Hikashi was five foot seven, had rather pale skin, a strong and beautiful voice, dressed Goth-Like, was twenty-one yrs, had a persistent personality and loved singing and rocking with all her heart. She and Jamie were the only ones in the band who didn't go by nicknames. But Core's real name Courtney Rose. So it was understandable that he wouldn't want that to be his stage name. Jamie suddenly felt bad because he knew what it was like to be unable to be with who you loved.

"Yuki wait," Jamie said and Yuki turned around immediately, "I'm in love with someone else," he said and her face fell even worse, "but she's married," he added.

Yuki's face brightened.

So I still have a chance. (Yuki's thoughts)

"No wonder you're so down," Yuki declared and hugged him, "let's practice," she suggested.

"But we haven't even slept yet," Jamie protested.

"Do you see yourself falling asleep anytime soon?" Yuki asked him pointedly, "be honest," she added.

"Guess not," Jamie admitted.

"What's the chorus for Core's new song again?" Yuki asked.

"All torn up, All burnt out, I don't wanna, wanna hear about your day, because you don't give a damn about mine or me anyway, Claire I hate you," Jamie sang.

"You should vie for lead singer," Yuki said.

"Naw Core's got it straight," Jamie told her.

"He'd kill you if you tried anyway," Yuki said and Jamie agreed, "aren't you nervous about singing Core's song tomorrow?" she asked him as they went to get the equipment set up to practice, "it's never been heard by the masses and it's the first song that Core's written that we'll be singing."

"Life's a ride Yuki," Jamie said simply, "enjoy the ride," he told her, "don't worry about a possible pothole," he added and they both laughed.

I don't care who he loves. He's mine! (Yuki's thoughts)

Chapter 3 Completed

Reggae: Should've been Updated June 24, 2005. But instead is now updated September 28, 2005. I hope that you enjoyed this chapter. Remember to review and yes Yuki (and Core) is an Oc.