Hey there everyone! This chapter will be longer then the others because it covers a lot of the plot in the story. Hope you like it! Please review :)

To MistressPC-Yes! Please Write a Sequel to your story. It was good!

Unexpected Feelings

Chap. 7 How I Really Feel

That afternoon, Henry meandered around campus, going over his and Rika's conversation.

"I never want to see you again!"

He sighed, Did she really mean that?...

He slipped his hands into his pockets, walking slowly and deep in thought.

"Henry!"

Oh, no…he knew that voice, ……Haylie…

"Henry, what's the matter?" she asked.

"Nothin', " he spoke, walking right past her.

"Hey!…" she walked beside him, "Why did you run out of the cafeteria like that all of a sudden?"

"It's none of your business."

"Yes, it is. You're my friend, and…..maybe…maybe even-"

Henry faced her, frustrated, "Haylie, don't you get it? I don't like you!" he shouted.

Her smile soon turned into a frown.

"…Just…don't take it too personally. You're a great friend and everything, but…but that's it."

"Oh…I see…" she began to cry, "…and all this time I thought…"

"Haylie, I'm sure there's someone out there for you. Just…not me. It'll be okay."

"…Thanks…" she smiled softly, the pain still in her eyes.

"Your welcome. I don't want you to cry…just know that my heart already belongs to someone else."

"I ruined everything…didn't I ?" she asked shyly.

"Oh, no…no…"

She stared at him.

"Well…yes, but-"

"I knew it! How can I be so stupid?"

"Haylie, it's ok! Don't beat yourself up over it."

Henry then turned around, "…I can make things right again."

As he went away, Haylie couldn't help but grin.

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Rika woke up late that evening, after falling asleep for a couple hours.

I need to clear my head…she thought for a moment, …Maybe I should go get some fresh air……Yeah, that sounds good.

"Hey, Mina?..."

"Yeah?"

"I'm gonna go for a little walk. Do you mind?"

"No, it's ok. I'll just go to supper myself today. Besides, I think it would be good for you."

"Hey, thanks…" Rika went out the door.

She stepped outside the back door and began to walk around the campus, the stars lighting the path. She tried to hold back tears, but they came anyways.

"Why is this so hard for me?" ... ...Because you really like him…she answered herself.

She couldn't take it…I need to get out of here! I can't go to this college anymore!...she sighed.

"Henry…I wish you felt the same way….." she whispered to herself.

"The same way about what?" a voice asked.

Oh, crud!...Rika turned around, seeing Henry there.

"What does it matter to you?" she shot back.

"Rika, why are you acting like this?"

"You know!"

"…No…No, I don't…cuz, I thought you were jealous and you said you weren't, so-"

"Okay, Henry! You want the truth?" she shouted.

"Uh…okay…"

"Yeah, you were right! I am jealous! There! You happy?"

"Rika, I-"

"Hey! Don't even bother! You like that brunette."

"I already told you I don't!" he exclaimed.

"Yeah, right. I know you don't like me back!"

"How do you know?"

"I know!" Rika started to storm away.

"Rika, why do you think I came here?"

Rika froze when she heard that. Shivers went down her spine as she turned around to face him, "…What?" she asked, puzzled.

"Ever since we graduated I felt a part of me was missing…My first year of college I just couldn't handle not seeing you anymore. I really missed you…I had to come here, because I…I…"

Henry paused for a moment before letting his feelings out, "……because, I love you, Rika Nonaka."

Rika was in shock, "You…you do?" her voice quivered as a blush began to appear in her cheeks.

"…Yes……"

"Well, why didn't you tell me sooner?" Rika wondered, "You know what-"

She was caught off guard as Henry gently pressed his lips to hers, cupping her face with his hand. Rika's eyes widened in surprise, but they slowly closed as she kissed him back. They both didn't want to stop, but soon had to part for air.

"Rika?..." Henry asked her as he slowly slipped his arms around her waist.

"Yeah?" she placed hers around his neck.

"Will you be my girlfriend?"

Rika smiled, "…Yes. I will…..I love you, too."

She leaned up toward him, and the couple shared another kiss under the moonlight.

Well?...How'd you like it? I have one more chappie to go, but ya, this one's my fav LOL Be back with the last one soon, hopefully!