Well, some people seem to like it and some seem to hate it. But keep in mind that I made it a Ren and Pirika pairing, so it ought to stay that way. When I first received a review from pendulumxswing saying there were a few things he/she didn't like about the latest chapter, I must admit I didn't want to write anymore. But then I thought maybe at least one person will like it. So here it is. Chapter 5. The chapter that will change everything.

I don't like Yoh. At least, not in that way. But I have no idea how to explain it to him! Oh God…. Now Mr. Tiramisu is asking me if I'm alright. Yeah, I am. I am okay. I think. I don't get it! Yoh is with Anna. He can't NOT be with her. That would ruin the whole history of Funbari High! In a way. I sighed once more. Maybe I'll tell him we'll be okay as friends, but nothing more. Nothing too harsh, something sweet but not so sweet he thinks I like him. Hmm…. I smiled as I crafted my little speech mentally.

'Yoh!' I called out. He turned to see who was calling him, and as he saw me approaching, he grinned. 'Hello. I hope you didn't think I was serious about the message,' he said as I reached. I frowned. Huh? 'What do you mean?' I asked, confused. 'I don't- I mean, I like you as a friend, Pirika. But that message was just a joke – I mean, besides Anna, you're probably the prettiest girl in school. To me, at least. And Anna knows I like her already, so it's completely pointless to give her a message, don't you think? That's why I wrote one for you. By the way, if I blushed, it was only because I'm bad with rhyming stuff. So… see you around, Pirika?' he explained, and then gave me a small wave as he walked away. I nodded. I didn't know whether to feel happy that one less person liked me or disappointed. So I just shrugged to myself and headed for the next class. Whatever. I don't care anymore… I guess.

After school

I waited at the main school entrance for Ji- Hyun. I wondered what his plans for the afternoon were. A little cycling? A movie, perhaps? I've been dying to watch 'P.S: I love you' . Chick flick, I know, but hey, one wouldn't kill him, right? After a few minutes passed, the brown- haired boy finally appeared. He smiled when he saw me. 'Hi.' 'Hey,' I replied, suddenly feeling a bit shy. 'Quit it, Pirika! This is clearly a platonic relationship, nothing more. Stop making something out of completely nothing.' I scolded myself silently. He and I were just friends. Right?

It turned out he had planned to go to the Vanilla Bean, and then bring me to watch a movie – my choice, he added. Wow- not many guys would be willing to sacrifice two hours in a theatre watching a movie they know doesn't have violence and they know they won't like. He ordered one banana split and two 'Sweetheart sodas' – a cherry flavored fizzy drink topped with strawberry ice – cream. I would've expected Ji- Hyun to be shy, and talk to me about things like chemistry, biology and all other stuff related to studies, but he was an interesting conversationalist. I discovered he loved poetry, romantic comedies, and that he played the guitar. As I listened to him, I couldn't help but wonder how a soft-spoken guy like him could make me feel so – scared. Nervous, more like. Like I'm falling in love- but much better.

After the movie (which was P.S: I love you, by the way)

'So, how was it?' he asked me, laughing as he passed me a tissue. 'Nice,' I choked out. My eyes were sore after crying non-stop for the past 15 minutes. It was just so romantic… the way the two best friends ended up being together. One male, and another female, mind you. How they had originally gone off with other partners but still fell in love with each other in the end made me wish it would happen to me. Ji- Hyun remained quiet as I tried to stop the tears from flowing, and the ending song before the credits (when the best friends kissed) played in my head.

'Can you see me smile? Can you hear my laughter?

Can you promise me my happily ever after?

Can you catch my tears?

When each one of them rolls down my cheek

Will you be there when I'm weak?

I know I've fallen in love and I can't deny the truth

Cheating myself is no use

I've fallen in love – with you'

By the way, snakespirit, those lyrics are from Jesse McCartney's song 'Because you Live', one of my personal favorites. Listen to it, you'll love it!  Well, I'm done here. Till' next time, this is sweetseptemberscars!