Disclaimer: I just bought... a milkshake! So no, I do not yet own PR.

Thank you all for your lovely reviews You make me so happy! Well, here's the next chapter, again from Tori's POV. I'm still not sure how long this will be, but after this story is completed, there will be no more. I think... with me, you never know.

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Sidewalks
Chapter two: Sunrise

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When I wake up again, I'm in a very comfy bed. I snuggle further into the soft madress, but a nagging feeling keeps me from getting back to sleep.

I throw a look out the window, and see that the sun is on it's way up. It must be early, then.

But since I know I can't go back to sleep, I stand up and stretch, then walk over to the window. I look out and spot a bird flying across the sky.

The bird instantly makes me think of Kira, and the events from the previous day comes back. I swallow, and blink a little. Looking back out, I see that the bird is gone.

I sigh, and wonder what I will do now. The talk with Dustin yesterday made me feel better.

I should talk to Kira, I know I should. But what am I supposed to say?

I can't say 'I love you', because I don't love her. Do I?

I sigh once again and turn my back to the window. I need a shower. Hopefully I won't wake up Dustin.

I snort. As if that's possible.

But when I come out of the room Dustin had placed me in, I smell coffee. Is he awake? I frown, and head for the kitchen.

But it's not Dustin that's in there, it's Hunter. He turns when he hears me, and smile to me. I smile back, though it's a half hearted attempt.

I can see him frown, but obviously he decides not to comment, 'cause he just asks if I want some coffee.

I nod, and sit down by the table, staring thoughtfully down on the surface.

He places the cup down in front of me, and sits down on the other side, and simply looks at me. I take a slow sip, hoping I don't have to talk about what's bothering me.

But Hunter's oblivious to some things, and this being one of them. "What's wrong?"

I shrug. "When did you get back?"

"Just now," he replies, and sends me a look. "Don't change the topic."

I sigh a bit irritated. "Hunter, I don't want to talk about it."

He looks surprised at my sharp tone, and there's guilt in his eyes. I immediately regret it.

"Sorry," I apologise. "It's just... it's confusing."

Hunter simply nods. "Take your time," he tells me with a small smile.

I return the small smile and we sit there in silence, just drinking the coffee. The shower I was supposed to take have to wait.

When Hunter's finished he stands, puts the cup in the sink and leave the room with a wave. I can hear him open the door to his and Dustin's room, and then close it.

After a few seconds I hear a crash and then loud cursing. I simply shake my head and smile.

So much for surprising Dustin, huh? I think, and my smile turns into a grin.

I soon go to the bathroom, take a shower, and walk back out with a towel around me. I carefully open the door to my friends' room, and can see them asleep in the bed, curled up against eachother. They look so cute.

I sigh, wishing I could do that with Kira.

I carefully tip toe into the room and opens the dresser and pull out one of Dustin's shirts. I'm sure he won't mind me borrowing it.

I sneak to me one of his jeans too, and one of Hunter's belts, then tip toe out of the room again, and walk normally back to the room I got to borrow.

I get dressed and then stand by the window and look out. It's a beautiful day. I take a deep breath.

Time to take care of my problems with Kira.

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An hour later I still sit in the couch, staring at the phone. C'mon, just pick up the phone and call her, I chant over and over.

I reach out and carefully pick it up, and with trembling fingers dial her.

I wait for a while, then the phone get picked up. "Hello?"

"Kira..." I start, but hear the phone click into place before I manage to say anything else. I drop the phone and cross my arms across my midsection.

Why won't she talk to me? It's not like it's the end of the world if she does.

I hear a door open, and then steps. Soon after the two boys in the house flops down on each side of me.

"You okay?" Dustin ask, placing a hand over mine. I shake my head. "She won't talk to me."

"Try again," Hunter adviced. "She's freaked out that she confessed in a way, that's all."

I slowly nod, and pick the phone back up. Trying again won't hurt, will it?