Chapter 9
A Growing Spark

.:Nya:.

It has been two weeks since the accident and Nya is finally allowed to be out of the hospital. She can walk –limp- although only for a minute because it aches and she needs to sit down. She was given crutches because she didn't want a wheelchair. Using her crutches, she walked through the gardens and to the garage.

She haven't seen Jay since he have kissed her but she knew he's spending his time in the garage, she just didn't know what he was doing. If there was anyone to make the first move, it would have to be her. She could see sparks flying out of the door and the high shrill of the saw or drill –she didn't know which one- echoed. She poked her head around the frame of the large doors and saw Jay on his back with a car without its outer shell hanging from chains from the ceiling.

She watched as he stopped using the drill and he went to grab a spanner and tighten the volts from underneath. Sweat poured down his face and his dark blue shirt was sticking to his sticky skin. She walked in slowly and she placed her crutches to the side before kneeling down on the ground next to Jay.

"Hi Jay." She said calmly but flinched when Jay suddenly jumped and hit his head rather painfully against the car. But he recovered quickly and he rolled out from underneath and they locked eyes.

"O-Oh! It's you N-Nya! I didn't know you were here." He said sheepishly and she could see a soft red patch on his head. She raised her hand and softly brushed her thumb over the red patch.

"You should be careful otherwise you would have given yourself more than a red patch." She told him and a sigh exited his lips.

"You caught me off guard, this is all." He explained and she smiled softly.

"What are you working on?" She asked and she got up wobbly but Jay was quicker than lightning and was already on his feet, steading her.

"Your blue car." He said and she could feel his breath against the side of her neck. She felt touched that he would go out of his way to fix her favorite car.

"Thanks Jay!" She squealed and turned around. She wrapped her arms around his neck and allowed him to lift her off the ground.

"It's no problem." She heard him laugh and she brought her lips to his cheeks. "Umm… About the kiss."

He said quietly and she avoided his eyes. His strong arms held her around the waist and her arms were still around his neck. She could feel his hot breath against the side of her neck and she could feel the butterflies in her stomach fluttering about.

"What do you think of it…?" She asked softly. If she was honest, she feared his answer.

"Amazing but… It doesn't feel right."

"What do you mean?"

"I mean you're the princess and you're already engaged and I kissed you while you were in the hospital."

"How many times do I need to tell you? I don't care if I'm a princess or you're a mechanic. I don't even care that I'm engaged with Cole because my feelings for him is nowhere near the feelings I have for you." And she leaned up and kissed him.

His arms tightened around her waist and she pulled herself closer to him. She felt his teeth softly nibbling on her bottom lip so she opened her mouth and his tongue darted in. He lifted her up and she knew he was moving them into a more private section in the garage. She felt him gently push her against the wall and she wrapped her good leg around his waist. He pushed her up a little bit so she was kissing down on him. She hands now held his face and his hands supported her from underneath.

At least a minute passed when Nya's lungs hungered for air. She slowly pulled away and she looked down into his eyes. She didn't care if this was highly inappropriate because she loved him too much. At that moment, Nya wished her life was easier. She wished she wasn't a princess otherwise she wouldn't be in an engagement with Cole. But even if she wasn't, her brother wouldn't approve of Jay because she has to marry someone with high status with good with politics and highly likable.

"I love you." She whispered and she saw a bright smile ignite on his face.

"And I love you too." And he kissed her again. Unlike their last passionate kiss, this one was sweet and wasn't that long.

"Will this really work Nya?" She heard him ask a soft sigh escaped her lips.

"I honestly have no idea but I'll tell Kai I don't love Cole but I won't tell him about us…"

"But what about Cole? Does he know that you don't love him?"

"No, he doesn't know." She told him and she saw his face fell. She was about to ask why he was looking sad but his thumb grazed over her lips.

"I know this is selfish but… I really don't like the fact Cole would still be kissing you." She heard him say forlornly and she kissed his lips.

"I don't kiss him… It's just that sometimes I don't see him coming but I would have to tell him sooner or later… I should head back otherwise Kai would worry."

"Alright." And he leaned down to kiss her on the cheek. She turned around and limped back to the entrance where her crutches laid.

She placed the handles underneath her underarms and she exited the garage and she made a quick stop to the pond. She leaned over and stared at her reflection. Her lips looked far too puffy and red for her liking. She walked over to the rosehip bush and she picked a bud and squeezed the juices. She then applied it to her lips.

"Nya!" She turned around to see Cole. She mentally cringed.

"Hey Cole!" She called back and she saw him striding majestically across the gardens and towards her.

"Are you alright?"

"Of course, why wouldn't I be?" She asked.

"It's just I prefer if you stayed inside. If you were to collapse from your leg then it would be better if it was inside so someone nearby would see. If you're out here then no one will notice."

"I know… I just need some fresh air. Cole, what are you doing?" She saw him move closer and before she could say anything else, his arm scooped underneath her knees and her shoulder blade. "C-Cole!"

But he laughed at her and she pouted like a small child would. So she allowed him to carry her inside, unaware that Jay had just witnessed this.

.:Jay:.

Jay found himself frowning as he watched Cole carry Nya back inside the palace. He couldn't believe out of everyone, Nya chose to love him and he was also surprised that she didn't love Cole. Who wouldn't? He had a couple of friends that were girls and all they talked about was Cole: 'Cole is so hot!' 'He's so dreamy!' 'I wished he was mine…' And so on. Jay felt honored that Nya chose him but that doesn't mean he didn't love her because he really did but just watching her with Cole make him feel sad.

He turned back to the car and he went back to work but his mind was wondering off. Even if Nya confess her feelings for him, would her brother even approve of this? What the heck! Cole would beat the crap out of him! Hours have started to pass and everything was good. The inner workings were working and he have to do is to add in the seats, the outer shell and some other new accessories.

OW!

Jay dropped whatever he was holding and he held his throbbing thumb to his mouth. He really needs to stop hammering his thumb; he's surprised he haven't broken a bone yet! He crawled out from underneath the car and he walked over to the tap and he let the cool water handle the throbbing.

Beep!

Jay used his right hand and took out his phone from his back phone and he flipped over the hatch before bringing the phone to his ear.

"Hello, this is Jay speaking." He answered and he turned off the tap.

"Jay? It's me mum. Do you remember what today is?"

"I can't say I do remember." He answered truthfully and he used his shoulder to hold the phone to his ear while he wiped his hand on a towel.

"It's your aunt's birthday! You told me you were going to be home an hour ago! She'll be here in two hours so get your butt home now please."

"Okay, okay!" He answered quickly and ended the call. Like per usual, he did a quick cleanup of the garage before leaving the palace grounds.

With the new money he has earned, he got himself a new car. Not a fancy one but something that is nice. He drove home quickly and when he got to the Junk Yard, he saw that everything was set up. The scarps and junk were neatly stacked in large piles and the lights were on and shimmering with colors. He parked his car next to his parents' car and he quickly jumped out and headed inside. He headed into the shower and he quickly scrubbed his skin clean from sweat and grime and he washed his hair rather quickly.

When he got out, he dressed into the clothes his mother had left on the bed and he headed into the kitchen to see his mum quickly chopping up the vegetables.

"Where's dad?"

"He went to pick Lucinda up."

"Need any help?"

"Yes I do, can you put all of this on the table."

Jay balanced three plates of food on one arm while the other grabbed one. He walked to the door and skillfully opened it with his foot. He walked out and set the dishes on the table outside. He mentally groaned when he saw the bright lights from his father's car signaling Aunt Lucinda is here.

Sorry for the short chapter and the long wait. Like I said, it's the heat and I've been caught up in other school assignments. It's the end of school year so there's a lot. This may be the last or second last chapter from me for the next 2-3 weeks because next week are all assignments and then the week after I'll be in another state competing for Volleyball for 2 weeks.

Australia is made up of 8 states (including the 2 territories) and my team won first in our state so we're travelling to another since they're holding the big tournament so wish me luck guys! And thanks for the reviews!