The wind whistled and howled. The clouds were grey as they promised rain. It seemed like the whole world stopped to mourn.

The funeral was today.

It had been approximately 8 days since Sam fired the shot.

About 80 people were in the graveyard standing near a coffin. Everyone was here to pay their final respects to the deceased.

The priest stepped forward and bowed his head to many of the crying occupants near the front.

"We are gathered here today to say goodbye to a very special person. They were very loved by everyone here and will be surely missed. Everyone please bow their heads for Tala Valkov."

Kai and Tasha stood in the very front, dressed in black with their heads bowed. Tasha had tears streaking down her face. As much as she was antagonistic towards Tala, she loved him, much like a brother. He had saved her. At the last second, he jumped in front of the bullet which hit an artery near his heart. He died before the ambulance could arrive.

Kai stood next to her with his head bowed. His face was emotionless but if you looked closely you could see the pain behind his eyes. Tala was his best friend. The only one he could stand to be around all the time, and the only one he trusted. He vowed to get revenge on Sam if it was the last thing he did.

The funeral went fast. Tears and hugs were everywhere. There were a lot of girls from school there, all of them crying as if they were his girlfriend or something.

Neither Kai nor Tasha got up to speak. What was the point? No one there knew him like they did and they didn't think it was any of their business.

A reception was held near by in the church with a few beverages and snacks. Kai and Tasha skipped it and went back to Kai's house.

Tasha had stayed there for the last week for safety reasons, and secretly because she liked being near Kai. Her feelings had blossomed for him and she couldn't explain why.

They sat in his bedroom; him on the couch in his room and her on the edge of his bed.

Silence; that's all there was.

Tasha had hardly spoken 3 words to Kai. He knew that she blamed herself for his death. She was racked with guilt.

Kai looked at his watch. "It's 4pm. We have to go to the council house for the will reading." He looked at Tasha.

Her head was bowed, her eyes on the floor. He caught her small nod.

He walked over to her and knelt in front of her and lifted her chin. "It's not your fault Tash.."

Two tears fell from her eyes. "… Why didn't I listen to you guys before? If I had… If I wasn't so stupid… then this wouldn't have happened!"

He brushed the tears away with his thumb. "Don't talk like that. It wasn't your fault. It was Tinnerman's and believe me, he will get his worth."

She nodded automatically, still not believing his words. He held out his hand for her and she took it and stood up. She didn't let go, instead just walked with him to his car.

He drove to the council house and they walked to the given room they were told to go to.

The lawyer was waiting there for them.

"Mr. Hiwatari, Miss. Royds, so sorry for your loss." He said while shaking their hands.

They all sat down and he pulled out a piece of paper.

"Since the deceased was 18 years of age, he was legally an adult and free to do with his possessions as he wanted. It is really lucky he actually made a will. People don't usually do them until they are older-"

"Can you just get on with it?"

The lawyer looked at Kai who was watching Tasha sadly.

"Uh.. Of course. My apologies. Anyways, Mr. Valkov's will." He cleared his throat. "I, Tala Valkov, leave all my belongings to be split rightfully between Kai Nicolas Hiwatari and Natasha Louise Royds. This includes my bank account, my house and car, miscellaneous objects and everything else that was owned by me."

"Can you please give us a moment alone?"

"Certainly Mr. Hiwatari." The lawyer replied and left the room.

Kai looked at Tasha. "I know you don't want to be here. It will all be over soon."

"… It's never going to be over."

Kai frowned and grabbed her hand. "It will get easier."

"… Why'd you come looking for me that night?"

He was taken back by this question. "… We saw the message on your phone and we knew you were in danger."

"But why?"

"You think we didn't care about you?"

"No. But why would you?"

"There are some things I just can't explain."

"Nothing matters anymore. The world isn't the same."

"Of course it's the same. There's just less in it."

"Is that what I get as punishment? Losing someone I care about when I'm the one who wants to die!?"

"… Don't talk like that…"

"It's the truth. Why bother to lie anyways? I have nothing to live for."

"You have me."

She looked at him. "… Not forever though. You'll move on and find a girlfriend and I'll be left to fend for myself and probably get eaten by wild dogs by the age of 19."

"What if the girl I want is right in front of me?"

She turned around to look behind her, for a moment really believing there was someone else behind her. Blinking, she realized no one was there. She blushed and turned back round to face him.

"Kai-"

He cut her off from whatever she was about to say by pressing his lips against hers. Her eyes momentarily widened before closing as she kissed him back.

Pulling apart, they looked at each other and smiled.

Maybe things would be alright after all…

This is the second last chapter. This is dedicated to Kails. Happy birthday muffin! Glomp And to Em, I heart chu. Tehe!

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