Chapter 5

Tension grew between all three figures; Lucy, Kohta, and the impetuous Akeno. Kohta's eyes widened at the sight and his fingers began to waver. Wind blew but the slight breeze did not comfort any of them out of the three. It was silent.

Kohta POV

They….were…kissing! I can't believe this! My eyes lock with Lucy's. My gaze borrowed her's. They did not connect. Does she not love me? Oh, who am I fooling? She never loved me. She only loved the shell that used to be me, the part of me that was there when we were kids! Maybe it's just me. Maybe it's because she thinks I love Yuka more and has finally turned to someone else!

She must've seen Yuka and I kissing. I remember that day perfectly. She sat on my lap as we waited for the rain to cease and she kissed me on the lips. She apologized (which was completely unnecessary if you ask me) and then I told her "Don't apologize", and kissed her with more force! Lucy must've seen us! Oh no! I'm such an idiot! How could I let this happen?

"Lucy…" I didn't dare utter anymore. I waited for her response patiently, still staring at her, and only my hands trembled. That was the little bit of movement my body dared.

"Kohta…this isn't what it looks like…"

Lucy POV

"Kohta…this isn't what it looks like…" Of course it IS what it looks like but I don't want to admit it. Eventually, I will have to swallow my pride and give in. "Okay it is what it looks like."

"I thought…"

"Thought what?"

"I thought you loved me…"

Finally, he sees it. After all these long, agonizing months, he sees it and of all times to! Great timing Kohta, I mean really, well done. You couldn't have picked a better time. I do wish I didn't have to see the pain on his face, it makes my stomach turn. I don't like seeing Kohta hurt. I've hurt him enough already. I had killed his father and his little sister. If I were in his position, I would've never forgiven myself but he did. He forgave me when not even I, myself, would forgive myself of such a crime and intended murder.

"I do love you Kohta but I truly am tired of waiting around for you to pick either me or Yuka. You can have Yuka if you wish. I wish to be detached from the mourning of love. I want to be free though I always will love with." That flame you see in my heart Kohta, it's your flame and your flame shall burn. It shall burn and light my way through the darkness I continuously find myself in. I just…I just…need someone who will hold my hand in the dark and be with me every step of the way….

Akeno POV

Kohta, as he is called, left with a simple "I love you Lucy, always. Be happy," and said he would see her at home. He didn't even look bad. I don't like him. He's not exactly playing fair. He's using her sympathy and her weakness for craving his happiness and smiles to his advantage. He knows that Lucy will come around and do all she can to make him grin again one way or another. He's belittling my skills though I haven't quite won Lucy's heart yet. It was only one kiss after all. She may still not trust me…

Lucy doesn't trust ANYONE. You of all people should know that by now.

But she's given herself to me so easily. She must love surely or at least like, close to love.

You truly are a love-sick puppy. She's got you around her finger like a string.

I'd rather be a string around someone's finger than just a useless voice stuck in someone's head unable to do nothing but mope, argue, and state incompetent statements.

Shut up.

Lucy POV

I stared down at my hands.

"Are you alright Lucy?" He titled up my chin so I could look him in the eyes.

"I'm fine." I turn away.

"No you're not. You're just avoiding what's bothering you."

I sigh. "Isn't it obvious?"

"Kohta?"

"No." He raises an eyebrow. "I am concerned about Kohta but something else."

"What?"

The wind blows against us again making my hair fly in all directions.

"Another Diclonius is near and it isn't Nana."