And now is the time for another chapter of the Sword Art Online fanfic! I have about two hours to write this and I need it to be at least 2000 words, ahhhh! But I really hope you have liked the previous chapter and there are more great ones to come. I might make the raid in this chapter or in the next chapter sooooo I don't know what is going to happen because I'm just typing things that come in my head at this very moment lol. PLZ REVIEW THE STORY AND READ MY OTHER STORIES! Thank you for reading the story!

Ch. 5

I laid down the phone and looked out the window, once more. To tell you the truth, I couldn't wait till tomorrow. I actually really like the group and I'm so grateful for Leafa. I've had "girl" friends, but I have never gotten closer to them as fast as I have with Leafa. It seemed like she felt the same because she looked pretty sad when I had to log out.

I looked at the digital clock on the wall, 20:52. It was getting late and I had to get up early so I could, at least, level up some more before the raid. Now that I think about it, I'll need a new sword, as well. Walking into the bathroom, I did my business and the toilet scanned my hand, flushing it. I motioned for the sink water to come on and it came on, no later than two seconds. I brushed my straight teeth and rinsed in the sink. I patted my mouth with a dry cloth and turned off the bathroom light. My bed was waiting for me when I got back and I greeted it happily. I usually just slept with my black socks, shorts, and maybe a shirt every now and then. I slipped in the bed and pulled the covers over my body. I can't wait for that raid!

The sun rose above the city, like it was meant to be. The tall glass skyscrapers glistened as the light torched their windows. But I didn't wake up though. I was too busy being sleepy and not getting my ass up.

Ding! Ding! Ding!

It was my alarm clock. My eyes slowly opened, one at a time. I stared at the ringing bastard before I slapped the snooze button and sat up. It was about nine in the morning and I didn't have school anymore. I stretched with my arms above my head and yawned. I was in one of those zones where you didn't care about anything until you had a good shower. I walked to the bathroom and put in the coordinates.

Shower Time : 15 min.

Temp. 75 degrees

Song- Random

I took my shower and was finally awake for the day. I put on a pair of athletic shorts and laced in my Nike shoes. I walked out the door and started jogging around the block. I always ran at least one mile a day, just to keep my body in shape. After that, I would do some stretches and maybe some weights. So for my age, I was in pretty good shape.

I stopped at my front door after about two miles and walked into my apartment. A glass of water was poured as I entered. I sipped it gradually. I wiped the sweat from my face with a towel and stopped when the phone rang. I walked over to it and picked it up.

"Hello?"

"Hey! How are you doing!?"

"Fine, Mom."

"That's good! Are you liking not going to school anymore and having your own apartment?"

I smiled while talking.

"Yeah. I like it a lot. But I your house is still better Mom. I have to tell you something. I got that video gaming job and guess how much they are paying me a week!"

"How much, Thorn?"

"50,000 dollars a week!"

I could hear her gasp and then yell at Dad that they had finally had a successful son. I just grinned and waited for her to get back on the phone. She got back up with her breathing heavy and yelled the amount back to me.

"Yes."

"Oh my god! Oh my god! You're rich! You're rich!"

At this point, she was going to be at this for a while and I really had to get to ALfheim Online. I waited about five minutes before she stopped yelling and calmly talked to her.

"Yep. Listen Mom, I have to go really quick because I have to go to work."

We said good-bye and that we loved each other. I didn't get to talk to my dad but that was okay because I knew I would get to talk to him later. I hung up the phone and started pouring cereal into the tiny bowl. I poured the 2% milk into the bowl and ate while I watched a little TV. It was mostly the same things on. A little anime and some cartoons but mostly crappy shows because it was daytime television. I shook my head at the piece of crap that I was watching and shouted at the script writers, mentally. This was mostly Disney Channel but they weren't the only ones! I finished my cereal and put it in the sink. The sink grabbed the bowl with two mechanical hands and began scrubbing the bowl at a rapid pace. Once scrubbed, it rinsed off the soap and set it down on a dry towel on the counter.

It was finally time for ALfheim Online! I sat on my bed and bounced on it for a second before I grabbed the Amusphere and put it on my head. I rolled my whole body on the bed and I told the lights to shut off. They did as they were told and I smiled as I said the starting words of the game.

"Link Start!"

I reappeared in front of Agil's Bar and looked around. It wasn't too crowded and I finally had enough space to move around freely. I made my way to the field and planned on training until the raid starting. It was about ten o'clock and so I had four hours to level up my stats. I got to the familiar field I had been two times before and began leveling up. The monsters were easy this time and I smiled as the Exp. was rolling in like the money I was getting a week for this game. I had leveled up to Lvl. 8 and had enough money to buy some more equipment. This took about two hours and I couldn't believe that Leafa and the others were so powerful. They must've been playing for a long time before I came along.

I looked inside the beginners shop and found a sword called, "The Flame Blade Blaster." It looked pretty sweet so I decided that I should but it. It would also look pretty cool with the new armor I had bought yesterday. I also bought some potions and revives, just in case I was about to die or something. I walked down the crowded path back to the field. I approached it and frowned slightly. It was always empty and I didn't know why. There was nobody ever in sight but the monsters seemed to be really weak. I guess everybody in the area was really strong or something. That must've been it because there were no beginners in sight. I didn't even know I could teleport here yesterday, until Leafa came along.

I found another boar and killed it easily with my sword. My hands started to itch for the Flame Blaze Sword and I opened my menu. I equipped it and a sword blazed in my hands. Sooooooooo Awesommmeeeeeeee! I flipped it to the side and grinned at its flexibility and grip. I pointed it at the next monster that had been eating grass across from me. It lit up and shot a beam of burning blaze at the monster, blowing it up in a ball of fire. I stared in disbelief and the only words I could mutter were,

"Holy….Shit…."

I looked at the sword then at the spot where the monster had been. I smiled and started shooting everything in sight. I could get used to this thing! The monsters died like wild fire and I was level ten by one o'clock.

"Leafa will be so proud of me!"

I yelled out loud as I got to level ten. I hadn't noticed that she was standing behind for about five minutes and smiling a huge grin.

"Who said I would be proud of you?"

I stopped yelling and turned around, falling down in the process. She giggled and extended her hand out for me. I blushed from embarrassment and gripped her soft hand as she pulled me up. I patted the dirt off my pants and then smiled at her. She had equipped more armor for the raid and she just looked stunning, not that she didn't look stunning before. I blushed as I stuttered the compliment,

"Hey Leafa…You look… really beautiful…today…."

Her smile turned to shock and a wave of red hit her cheeks faster than a jet. She looked down at the ground and glanced up at me slightly,

"Thank…..you…..Thorn…."

I laughed and put my hands behind my back.

"Sooooo, did you like my sword?"

"Yeah. It's totally cool!"

We both laughed and I showed her the sword. Her green eyes brightened from the light shining off of the sword. I just kept staring at her, admiring her adorable features. She looked at me and smiled. I avoided her gaze and tapped my foot on the ground. It was getting really awkward but I liked being there beside her. She gasped and took ahold of my wrist. I yelped and blushed at the same time. I can't help it! When a girl touches you, you're gonna freaking blush, don't judge me! I was practically flying through the air behind her and held on for my dear life.

"Where are we going!?"

"I want to show you something!"

We were on the outskirts of the city now and approached a dark cave. I tilted my head and then looked back at Leafa in confusion.

"A cave!?"

"It's not just a cave, it's what's inside!"

I just had to take her word for it and keep my grip in her hand. We finally slowed down and I took hold of my breath. Leafa put her hands on her knees and panted hard. I walked over to her and rubbed her back for comfort.

"Gosh…..why am I so tired?"

"Well…maybe it was because you sprinted all the way to this cave while dragging me behind, haha."

She giggled but continued to breathe hard. I stood there for a second and couldn't stand to watch her regain her breath in desperation. I took a hold of her and brought her close to me. She laid her arms on my chest and I rubbed her back gently. Her breathing went down slowly and I smiled. She let go of me and blushed, looking away.

"Thanks Thorn…That was really sweet…"

I gave her an open mouth grin and she rolled her eyes. She grabbed my wrist and we walked in through the cave entrance. The cave was dark at first but then slowly lit up. I gasped as we saw the hanging crystals and gems. Leafa smirked at my reaction and ran ahead. I stopped and looked around the cave. It was so bright and my eyes saw nothing else. Leafa sat down on a rocky spot where the view was perfect and she looked back at me.

"Thorn! Come on!"

She said as she patted the spot next to her. I smiled and sat down next to her. We sat there for a minute, saying nothing, looking at the crystal view.

"Pretty, huh?"

I just nodded and she giggled,

"Wow Thorn. I didn't think you would like the cave this much."

"Well I can't help it. I don't see this much in Alabama. Maybe a forest or two but nothing like this."

She put her hand on my hand and I didn't bother moving it. The warmth felt good and I wanted her hand to stay.

"I know how you feel. All we have in Japan, that's pretty, is the volcano and the cherry blossoms."

I grinned at her,

"And you."

She rolled her eyes and punched my arm playfully. I laughed with my cheeks red and her face followed my example. After that, we just sat there and looked at the bright crystals, Leafa's hand still on mine. After some hesitation, she laid her head on my shoulder and we blushed simultaneously. I don't even know why my face stops blushing because it's just going to happen again! I leaned my head on the top of her head and her warmth made me sleepy. She smelled like freshly watered flowers and I knew I would never get tired of the scent. She lifted her head up and looked at me for a second. We stared at each other and I smiled slightly as she spoke.

"Thorn….."

"Leafa….."

I grabbed her cheek softly and leaned in. She did the same and our lips brushed before we separated.

"There you two are! I've been looking all over you! The raid's about to begin!"

It was Lisbeth. Leafa's eyes got wide and we both sighed in relief that Lisbeth hadn't seen anything go on.

"How did you find us!?"

"You left a trail of Smart Assness on the path and I followed it."

Leafa rolled her eyes and looked back at me. I smiled and stood up, helping her up as well. We both walked to where Lisbeth was standing and she inspected us for a minute.

"Soooooo…what were you two doing in here?"

I smiled and acted as nothing happened,

"Oh….. We were just looking at the crystals."

She squinted at us before turning around and walking out of the cave. We both sighed and looked at each other.

"Thanks for taking me to the cave Leafa…..It was pretty cool."

She grinned.

"I'm glad you liked it. Maybe I can take you here some other time."

She grabbed the side of my face softly and kissed my cheek with her pink lips. I blushed and moaned slightly, loud enough for only her to hear. She smirked and grabbed my hand as we walked out of the cave and prepared for the raid.

Both Blushing at each other's expense.

And there it is folks! That is chapter 5 and I really didn't think it would turn out to be this good. Lol. They are so in love and we all know it lol. It's like love at first sight or some crazy crap like that :D Anyway thee next chapter will come soon and I hope you follow the story to read it. PLEASE REVIEW THE STORY AND TELL ME HOW I AM DOING. IF YOU WOULD LIKE A ANOTHER FANFIC OR SOMETHING, JUST LET ME KNOW AND I WILL START ON ONE :D. Thanks for reading!