One More Web

A Note: Sorry, very short chap. I hurried it through and I didn't have time to check grammar/spelling. Sorry if there's an mistakes. Enjoy this very short chap.

Meeting Fuka and Kagami at the ice cream parlor took Karin's mind off Kazune-kun almost completely.

She was starting to think that Kagami was a bit strange, but she couldn't put her finger on it.

She walked by a park and heard Himeka-chan's voice.

"… Kazune-kun… Karin… you have to try!" Hearing the snatches of conversation, she walked over and hid behind a tree. She knew it was wrong, but she had to know what Himeka-chan was talking about and who she was talking to.

Karin nearly gasped when she saw who Himeka-chan was talking to.

Himeka-chan was talking to Micchi.

Micchi was scratching his head in frustration. "Himeka-chan, I don't want to hurt them."

Himeka-chan was close to tears. "Do you care if you hurt me then?" Micchi quickly folded the girl into his chest. "Of course I care. And I know it's hard—but it's the same for me too." The girl burst into tears. "I know clearly in my heart that I love you but it still hurts to see Kazune-kun and Karin together! I have loved him before too!"

Karin froze in place at this conversation. Himeka-chan and Micchi liked each other???!!!

She continued to watch them.

"I'll try my best to encourage Jin to impress Karin, but I can't stop Kazune-kun and Karin from liking each other. It's not right." Micchi sighed, stroking the bug-loving girl's hair.

Himeka-chan sniffed and dried her tears. "I must be so selfish. I always try to stop Karin and Kazune-kun from doing something with each other." Micchi smiled softly. "You're so kind, Himeka-chan. That's what I love most about you." The two smiled at each other and they kissed, leaning into each other.

Karin whirled around, flattening herself against the tree. She could not believe what she had witnessed.

Himeka-chan… her innocent and lovely friend… tears sprang out of her eyes. She felt betrayed. Himeka-chan was one of the very few people she trusted. But she broke this trust.

Feeling as if someone had cut a hole in her heart, she ran blindly away from the park and the loving couple.

Everything was wrong. Wrong, wrong, wrong. Karin buried herself in bed, a million—no, a billion thoughts racing through her head.

She found herself wishing for Shi-chan again. She laughed bitterly to herself. I really am lonely, she thought.

"Karin-chan? Are you in your room?" It was Himeka-chan. She knocked and opened the door. Karin looked at her best friend—actually, ex-best friend with a expressionless face. "Karin-chan! What's wrong?" the girl ran frantically towards her. "Your eyes are red and stuff! You were crying! What's wrong?"

Karin wanted to scream, "What's wrong? I'll tell you what's wrong! You're what's wrong!" But she just smiled faintly and said, "Oh, it's nothing. Some sand went into my eyes when I was outside and I just cleaned up. I'm alright."

Himeka-chan's worried face immediately dissolved into a smile. "Good! Well, I was just wondering… have you seen Jin lately? He wants to take you out to dinner sometime." Karin stiffened. "Oh… that's nice, I guess." She squeezed a smile. "Great! Tomorrow night! Wear something pretty for Jin!" Then Himeka-chan quickly walked out of the room, closing the door behind her.

Karin sat there in a daze, realizing what she had done. She had agreed to go on a date with Jin. Then she remembered Kazune-kun. "Fine! If you want me out of your sight, then I will!" She huffed, pumping her fists in the air.

Then she climbed out of bed looked at herself in the mirror.

"Karin… you're strong! You can beat any bad friend and sexist jerk!" She smiled triumphantly, feeling a wave of confidence come over her.

But… why did she feel somehow things aren't the way it seems?

It was the night of the date. She wore a green dress that matched her eyes and a pair of simple white shoes. She let her hair down so it spilled over her shoulders and flowed down to her waist. She looked at the clock. It was time.

As she left the house and let herself out into the warm night, she noticed someone sitting on the roof.

Curious, she saw a ladder and climbed up too, already forgetting that she had a date.

As she approached the person, and her eyes adjusted the darkness, she discovered that it was Kazune-kun.

He turned around and their eyes locked. Karin felt her heart increase speed. Then, remembering that he was a complete pig, she started to leave, disgusted.

"Wait!" Kazune-kun called out softly. He reached out and held her hand. "Where are you going?" Without turning around, she responded in a huff, "To a date."

Kazune-kun lowered his head and then raised it, looking at the night sky.

"I guess I lost." He said softly, sadness tinting his voice.

Karin stopped. She turned around, narrowing her eyes. "Lost?"

Kazune-kun didn't respond. Then he asked, "Who are you going out with? Jin or Micchi?" Karin blinked. "Jin." The blonde haired boy smiled sadly, as if he already knew.

"Tell me, Karin. Do you like me?"

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