(A/N): NEEEEEW CHAAAAAAAPTEEEEER! ENJOY!

Claire's P.O.V.

It's been three weeks since me and Gray's fight, we had been really close since then. He would always stick close to me, like an overprotective, older brother. But, he was working and I was bored out of my mind. I was lying on my wooden floor with the A.C. Cranked up on high, it had been in the hundreds recently, making too hot do anything. A thought suddenly came to mind so I texted Anne, Karen, and Popuri. I ran to my currently unused horse barn and pulled out six water guns, I threw them in my wagon and walked back in my house, I put on a blue, strapless bikini top, and short blue jean shorts. I pulled my wagon to Barley's and picked up May. Then I went to pick up Stu. The kids rode in the wagon as we headed for the Mine spring, and met up with the others. Shortly after, the water gun war started. We chased each other for about three hours, spraying each other and laughing. After dropping off the kids, Anne asked us if we wanted to go get icecream at the Inn. Still soaked to the bone we all headed to inn chatting about guys and other girl stuff. We walked in to see Rick, Docter Cliff, and Gray talking at a table. Anne dragged us to the table across from them, she told all of us to flirt like crazy and we would get to see something funny. Popuri whispered something to Karen which made her bust out laughing. She leaned over and whispered in my ear " Look at Rick's face, it's the same color as a tomato." I stole a glance, and sure enough his face was bright red. I started laughing so hard I was crying and Karen and Popuri joined in. I quickly whispered it in Anne's ear and she doubled over too, we were all laughing so hard the guys were staring at us funny.

" Have you no shame?" I heard a voice grumbling from above me. I looked up to see Gray.

" Shame? What did I do?" I looked at him curiously.

" For wearing such skimpy clothing." he said bluntly.

" We had a water gun fight." I explained.

" I don't ca-" the door opened cutting him off, the face I saw almost gave me a panic attack.

" D-Dad!" I squeaked out shocked.

" Hello Claire, I missed you." he walked towards me, his bodyguards following. He pulled me into a hug, and I hugged him back.

" My, what on earth are you wearing?" he looked at me shamefully. I felt my cheeks heat up, realizing how little clothing I had on.

" W-we had a-" he raised his hand to silence me.

" Go home and make yourself slightly more presentable, I'm quite ashamed of you." he scowled.

" Yes Father." I whispered quickly and sped from the room, completely mortified. I felt tears running down my face. I ran into my house and closed the door and locked it. I pulled on a blue blouse, and khaki Capri pants. I brushed my messy hair and put it in a ponytail, crying the whole time. I recomposed myself and walked back to the Inn where everyone sat quietly, except for Father who was on his cell phone.

" Goodbye." he said, ending the call." Well, that was my agent, I must leave immediatly. Goodbye Claire, I hope you behave well." and with that my Father left me standing there.

" So, uh, how bout some Cookies N' Cream now?" Anne said, trying to lighten the mood. I turned to face them, they all looked shocked, probably because my eyes were red and puffy.

" No thanks, I'm going home now." I forced a smile, and quickly turned to leave. It was getting dark.

" Claire!" Gray came after me.

" I'm fine." I said quickly.

" But-"

" I said I'm fine!" I snapped, then I ran down the path.

" Claire!" Gray yelled coming after me, I ran faster but he was gaining. I turned the corner, and a hand shot out from the dark woods grabbed my sleeve and pulled me behind the tree. Their hand covered my mouth and we watched as Gray turned the corner and kept going. The guys hand travelled to my thigh and started slightly rubbing it so I round-house kicked him.

" Just because you saved me doesn't mean you get to be a perv." I snapped.

" Wait a second, Claire?" a familiar voice asked, but I couldn't exactly put my finger on it. A purple bandanna was on this guy's head, then it came to me.

" Kai!?" I looked at him shocked. He smiled then pulled me into a hug,

" It's been a while." he sighed," so you finally got away from your Dad?"

"Nah," I laughed a little" Not really." I sighed.

"If I can ask, why were you running away from Gray?" He looked at me.

" Daddy dearest came to visit me, and pretty much embarrassed me in front of everyone, so now I get to ask you something." I smirked awkwardly.

" Hmm? What's that?" He smiled.

" Why are you creeping around and dragging random girls into the woods?" I raised an eyebrow.

" Well," his cheeks reddened," I'm hiding from Popuri." I smacked his arm," Owwww,Claaaaiiere whyyyy?" he whined.

" Popuri is a sweet girl! Be nice to her!" I pinched the bridge of my nose. He snaked his arm around my waist.

" I'd rather be nice to you." He winked at me. I flicked his forehead causing him to pout.

" For that you are walking me home!" I rolled my eyes, he was always such a flirt. If you are wondering how I knew him, I ran around with him in high school to make my father mad. I walked out of the woods with him, and rolled my eyes.

" You've got to be kidding me! You still have that thing!" I pointed to the bandana on his head.

" It's my baby, I have to take care of JoJo!" He patted it.

" You gave that thing a name?" I spluttered with laughter, he threw his arm around my shoulders.

" Are you drunk or something?" He stared at me strangely, while I was laughing at his silliness.

" I see how it is." a voice caused me to jump. I looked back to see Gary doubled over panting.

" Heeeeeeeeeey, looook it's Graaaaay!" I was still giggling, I don't really know why.

" What the hell did you do to her?" He glared at Kai.

" I'm not the one who was chasing her." He smirked. I laughed again, almost falling over, luckily Kai grabbed my waist and held me up, causing Gray to frown.

" Oh, does my up close contact with Claire bother you?" He waggled his finger. I was still laughing, I held up my finger and tried to take a deep breath.

" I'm okay," I yawned.

" I'll take you home." Gray reached for my arm but Kai pulled me back, " Why aren't you reacting like you did with me." He looked at me. I was about to say something but Kai had to but in saying," Maybe she doesn't mind my touch, maybe she likes me more than you." He smirked." Guys-" I tried to stop them, but Gray swung his fist. Kai pulled me back more, another swing he dodged it, unfortunately when he jumped out of the way, there I was. I stumbled backwards and fell on my knees. They kept fighting, but I was furious. I looked at the stone path, crimson blood dripped from my nose.

" Claire!" Anne ran up to me, she gasped when she saw my nose. Karen came with her, helping me up. " Jerks." She growled. I walked up to the idiots who were still arguing. Kai looked over to me and stopped when he saw my nose, so did Gray.

" Claire." Gray stared at me shocked, I smiled then punched him right in the face, the kicked Kai in a place where no guy should be kicked. I walked off, back to my farm leaving Karen and Anne rolling on the ground laughing. As I walked down the path, I looked up at the billions of stars, I had to admit I loved living there but honestly, when people act like that...as I got lost in thought I bumped into someone.

" Oh sorry." I looked at the man I bumped into, he had striking green eyes, and wore purple skinny jeans, as well as a leopard leotard. What shocked me most was his hair, it was a light silver color.

" My apologies beautiful, it was my fault." His voice, it was smooth as silk.

" Oh please, are you really trying to tell me I'm beautiful, while blood is all over my face." I laughed jokingly. He chuckled and just waved, leaving me with one question in my head. Who is he?

(A/N): WOO! Sorry I haven't updated in a while! I have been busy! A big thank you to Karisma Jestler, I LURVE YA! peace out!