"Maybe Neil is just worried about me as a fellow villager," I tried to brush it off, "He'd do this for anyone else. It's called being considerate."

"I've seen the way that he looks at you, Hazuki," Soseki glared, "I've seen this happen before. I know that he has feelings for you. He kept staring at you during the New Year Festival. But I could see that you keep looking his way."

"I-" I froze, feeling like ice has formed into my veins, "I wasn't looking at him."

"I'm not blind, Hazuki. Do you like him or something? Maybe you've been cheating on me?"

I felt my temper flare at those words, "Cheated? I haven't even talked to him at all the rest of winter. Do you doubt my feelings for you?"

"I don't see your feelings. You barely visit me. Maybe you spend so much time with him instead. Is that it?"

"I've been busy with my farm work. I'm offended, Soseki. The fact that you think I'd stoop so low as to cheat on you? Maybe I don't have as much free time as you. Did you ever think about that? I'm leaving."

I stomped out of the clinic, ignoring Soseki's voice calling my name. I wanted to get away from him right then and there. He knew that Neil likes me. I wonder how he figured it out in the first place. Did Allen tell him? Did he see hints that I didn't know about? I didn't want to think at the moment. Before I knew it, I ended up in the forest. I took a long breath to try and release my anger, but I realized that I wasn't alone.

"Hazuki? Are you alright?" I recognized that voice. The voice of the man that I wasn't suppose to be in love with. A voice that I loved. Neil. But the site of him irritated me and I lashed out.

"Do I look alright?" I snapped, "It's all your fault. You weren't supposed to fall in love with me, Neil. Soseki found out, you know? It's all your fault!"

"It's not just my fault. It takes two people to tango, Hazuki."

"It's all because of your damn kiss," I growled, "You won't leave my head. And now I've hurt Soseki." The anger faded from my voice, leaving just pain.

"Hazuki?"

"It's all my fault," I felt tears threaten to fall, making my vision go a bit blurry, "I should have been a better girlfriend. I shouldn't have these thoughts about you. It's not nice to him. Or to you. You deserve someone better than me."

"Hazuki," Neil's voice went soft, reaching his red eyes, "I don't want someone 'better than you'. I don't think she's out there. I'm an idiot. But my feelings are real. I know that you're with him. I should have left you two alone, but I just. I just love you too much to give you up. So I'll wait."

"Neil." I sniffed, lifting my eyes up to him.

"I'll wait forever," I felt his lips on my forehead before he backed away. He gave me a saddened smile before walking away. I felt my heart tear a bit at the sight. Maybe it was for the best. I should go apologize to Soseki.

I could go after Neil. My heart was yelling at me to. But I didn't. I watched him leave with tears falling down my cheeks. I was choosing Soseki. It was the best thing for me to do. I swallowed my pride and went in the other direction. I looked up as I felt a chill go down my spine. I could see the moon in the sky at the moment. It seemed like it was glaring down at me, silently judging all of my decisions. Tomorrow must be the full moon. I guess I was so distracted by all this drama that I didn't realize that it was approaching.


"Are you alright, Hazuki?" Alex got to her feet as soon as I opened the door, "I saw Emma and Yuri carrying you to the clinic. You aren't sick are you?"

"I'm alright," I responded in a monotone voice, feeling like it would break if I wasn't careful. She didn't look like she believe a word that I said and put her hands on her hips.

"Than why do you look like someone just stepped all over your hopes and dreams? You can't fool me, Hazuki. I've known you since our childhood. I know when you're lying. You can tell me what's bothering you."

"Soseki knows. About Neil."

"Oh," she patted my back softly, "So what happened."

"We just had a fight is all. But I'm choosing Soseki. He's the one I should be loyal to."

"Is that so? Well I wish you two the best."

I hugged Alex, "Thank you so much. You're the best Alex."

"You're welcome. I love you, Hazuki. Everyone does. How about after tomorrow's full moon, we do something. Just the two of us."

"I'd like that," I sniffed, "I need a break from boys right now."