Satoshi held his hand on her porcelain skin cheek. Kiyoko placed her hand on his and gently removed it from it's fixated place. "I can't accept this. It's yours, you seem to need it more than I do." Without looking up at him, she could tell he was shaking. Slowly, she removed the scarf around herself, and placed it around him. Slowly but surely, Satoshi stopped shaking. "Let's get inside." The soft spoken girl took his hand and tried to lead him forward, with no avail.

Barely a second went by before Kiyoko realized she was held fast into the boy's arms. "Jealousy is not an easy thing to hide, my dear Hikaru." Don't you understand? I love you.

Daisuke watched the scene unfold before him as he watched from behind Riku. He's right Daisuke. Jealousy is not an easy thing to hide. Dark's voice rang through his mind. His maroon eyes now possessed a cold glare, and his teeth were gritting. His fists were clenched as he grabbed Riku's wrist pulling her toward the double set of doors, into the warm school. "Daisuke what's wrong? Are you tired?" Riku asked worriedly. "Yeah, I guess so." Daisuke said as his hand went to his forehead. A painful headache now raged through his mind.

"Oh, don't forget Daisuke. I'll meet you at you're house and we can walk to the Winter Dance together." Riku grabbed his hand with both of hers. "Better yet, I'll meet you at you're house." Daisuke suggested. It's better to avoid mom and her camera. By now, the incident with Kiyoko and Satoshi was already a distant memory, as he planned their night.

After a long while, Kiyoko was able to wrestle herself form Satoshi's arms, and drag him into the school before hypothermia set in. Just as before, Kiyoko had no inital reaction to the embrace. But if she did, which was more than likely, she hid it well. The whole thing for Satoshi, was completely and utterly awkward. Usually, he would have never shown any type of affection in any form. But there was something enchanting about this girl. Something about this girl, just something magical about her.

Or was it that Satoshi was growing soft? Too soft?

You humans and you're weaknesses. And of all things a mere girl?! I mean for crying out loud. Focus on your mission. What is that mission again Satoshi?

To capture Dark.

No to destroy Dark.

The day dragged on as somehow, Dark became more and more obessessed about his new rival. A flutter of wings sounded from the window to Daisuke's right, and quickly he turned to look. Ki? Dark's so called Ki turned out to be a black crow. "I'm telling you Dark, you're obsessed. You have to get over her. She told you herself she was dangerous." Daisuke said. By now the red head had grown bored of Dark's constant chatter of some girl he knew nothing about. As my point states Daisuke, you would do exactly the same thing if-.

Dark's comment remained unfinished as a high pitched squeak rang through the air. Naturally Daisuke looked to the direction of the sound only to see Kiyoko with her hand covering her mouth and nose, her face flushing a rose. "Make a wish." Dark said, his was of saying 'bless you' after someone sneezed. Unable to prevent it, a smile crept upon Daisuke's face.

She has such an adorable sneeze.

"One sneeze, someone's thinking about you.

Two sneezes, someone's talking about you.

Three sneezes, someone loves you.

Four sneezes, you're getting a cold."

Hey Daisuke, isn't that a coincidence? You were obviously just thinking about her. Daisuke's face ran red.

Oh Daisuke, that's not the only one I know.. In French-speaking countries, sneezing is accompanied by the following phrases:

One sneeze: À vos souhaits (To your wishes) Two sneezes: À vos rêves (To your dreams) Three sneezes: À vos amours (To your loved ones or to your loves)

Dark seemed to rattle the rhymes off as if they were nothing. Just when the red head thought it was over, more came.

And here's another:

Sneeze on Monday for health, Sneeze on Tuesday for wealth, Sneeze on Wednesday for a letter, Sneeze on Thursday for something better, Sneeze on Friday for sorrow, Sneeze on Saturday, see your sweetheart tomorrow, Sneeze on Sunday, safety seek.

I wonder what her wishes are.. Don't you Daisuke? Daisuke's face only flushed redder. You pick up a few things over the years..

Kiyoko threw her bag onto the couch. Soon after she did the same with herself. "I don't need to go to that dance do I Hideaki? Afterall, no one really asked me, and I'd look like a loser standing there alone." The dog seemingly nodded.

"Anyways, we have another misson anyway."

No matter what time, I'm still alone.

Wow, this is like a record for me. Only two days, and I have eight chapters out and ready to go. School starts again tomorrow, so don't be surpised if I'm only able to write one chapter a day.

Actually I have to admit, I don't even know myself where this story is heading. I'm just typing down what's on my mind. I myself, am dangling by a thread trying to figure out what will happen next. And yes, those rhymes are actually real.

Preview of what's to come..

"Stab my back, it's better when I bleed for you.."

"Destiny is forgotten, even though I kept going.."

"Don't get me wrong, I love you.."

"I don't want to see you hurt.."

"The light known as 'you' finds me in perpetual darkness..."

"Darling, waht are you doing? We don't have time for this.."

"Don't make a sound, shh and listen..."

"Keep you're head down, we're not safe yet.."

"Tomorrow's right before your very eyes.."

"The future's before us, even I don't know it.."

"The future was bright, for as far as I could see.."

"Windows stained with a nostalgic color.."

"Sometimes I want to have some doubt over the settlement we had long past.."

"I still can't forget.."

"Underneath the midnight sky, we would keep sleeping.."

"I want to watch as time changes.."

"Wish I could prove I love you.."

"Does that mean I have to walk on water?"

"Lately you're all I need.."

"It means nothing to me.."

"Fall to pieces.."

"What I decided a long time ago.."

"If I could sleep forever.."

"Dreaming of you.."

"Nothing is whole, and nothing is broken.."

"Why can't I breathe whenever I think about you?"

"As you wish.."

"To your heart's content.."

"If only.."

"Such inoccent eyes.."

"Never again.."

"I hate you, and I love you both at the same time.. How is this possible?"

"It's all your fault!"

Yeah, I was really on a role today.. I hope you enjoyed Life After Heartbreak so far. There is much more to some, and I don;t think the story is going to come to an end anytime soon. Please send my your comments, they are much appreciated.

Ah, I just love suspense. Something will happen between our dear Ki and Dark soon, don't worry.

One side of him loves her, the other side hates her..