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Titans Academy- chapter three- The Art of Jealousy
A month came and went for Ron as his powers steadily grew. With Wade's help his powers are at the same level as all the other first years now; maybe a little more.
Not only did he have the ability to shoot bolts of electricity out of his hands, but now he could make electric balls that he could throw like baseballs; and he has the ability to make a shield of electric energy.
Wade was impressed with his progress and since he was at the same level as everyone else he was now allowed to join his students in regular training.
Ron was also excited because today was Friday and on Fridays Ron got to be alone with Kim. Josh and Ron had made an agreement that Josh would get the weekends with Kim; on dates and dinners. Ron would have her for Friday; they talked to her about it and she liked the idea; she knew it would be awkward to spend time with her boyfriend and best friend at the same time.
The evening was pleasant for Ron and Kim as the two of them walked up to the roof of the dorm buildings. Kim was confused as to why he was taking her there, but she trusted him.
When the doors opened Ron already had a blanket set up and the two of them lay on the red fabric. Ron pointed at the sky and Kim was amazed.
The sky was filled with millions of stars and constellations; she made out a few, but just enjoyed the sight.
"I come here to unwind and think," Ron explained.
"Ron, this is incredible; thank you," she said moving closer to him, "You're the best friend a girl can have."
Ron would always feel like he had been punched in the gut when she said "friend" but he bit his tongue and just smiled; the last he thing he wanted was to confess his feelings and drive a wedge between him and Josh. He also knew that his relationship with Kim would collapse; he just sat there silent and enjoyed the view.
The next morning the school was buzzing; the first and second years were going on a two-day trip to Titans Academy's sister school; Yamanouchi.
It was located in the Japanese mountains; so it was much cheaper to fly with powers than with planes. Jinx, Terra, Flash; formerly known as Kid Flash, and Raven were organizing everything.
They all called for people who can fly to get at least one partner who couldn't. Ron was excited to fly with Kim, but was disappointed when he saw her already holding Josh.
Tara offered Ron a ride which he accepted; with everyone ready the students took off following their teachers.
Flash and several other students jogged on the ground, with everyone else in the sky; Tara had conjured up a dragon, Monique had created a giant paper crane with four other students with her, Wade was in his own flying contraption, and Felix's wheelchair gave him rocket boosts of speed.
Ron was still looking at Kim and Josh fly together holding hands; it made him feel a little woozy; which Tara noticed.
"Jealous?" Tara asked.
Ron gave her a surprised look, "Me, jealous? HA!!! I don't think so," Ron bellowed getting a disbelieving look from Tara.
"I'm not psychic, but I can see you're lying."
Ron wanted to make sure no one was listening and he relented, "I hoped that no one would notice; I care for Kim very much. I have always had feelings for her, but I can't tell her, it would ruin out friendship; all I can do is watch and pray."
Tara gave him a sweet smile, "You know Ron I was once in your shoes. I had the biggest crush on a student here; he was very kind and sweet and made me melt whenever I saw him, but one day he was with this girl. I nearly fainted; she had beaten me to the punch; I would watch the ever second and stew over it. Eventually I realized that I didn't need him and my feelings faded."
"Does he still have that girl?" Ron asked.
"See for yourself," she pointed to Josh and Kim.
"You mean…?" Ron asked dumbfounded.
Tara nodded, "That's right I was in love with Josh; the thing I'm trying to say is that now you're jealous, but maybe it's because of the fact that your best friend is spending more time with her boyfriend than with you."
Ron hadn't thought of that; was he really just jealous? Was it just a fake feeling? Did he really love Kim at all? He knew he has strange feelings when he was around her, but was it love?
He thought about this all the way and after only fifteen minutes they had arrived.
The school was enormous and had been carved right out of the mountain side. As they landed they were greeted by the students as well as the headmaster; Sensei.
He bowed to them and everyone bowed in response.
"Welcome to the Yamanouchi School. I will lead you to your cabins." As he led them through Ron noticed that the school seemed low tech. Simple wooden doors, spears and arrows, hardly any technology at all.
As if knowing Sensei said, "I'm sure for you newcomers this is a little different; no high-tech equipment. We are more traditional than our neighbor school, but we still get the job done and teach our students well."
Ron stayed a little behind to enjoy the scenery, but was suddenly tackled from behind hearing a high pitched cry, "RON-SAN!!!!!!" Before he could react he was taken down by this female which made the entire group stop and turn around.
"Yori, what is the meaning of this?" Sensei questioned.
Yori bowed, "My apologies Sensei I got too excited; I haven't seen Ron in a very long time."
"Well please control your excitement Yori," he walked on as everyone followed.
Yori helped Ron up and walked with him and the group. After the initial shock Ron knew who it was, "Yori? I can't believe it's you; how long have you been here?"
"About two years, it's great to see you again Ron-san," she was very flustered, but remained as calm as possible. Kim lagged behind the group to talk to Ron.
"Who's this?" she eyed.
"Kim, I'd like you to meet Yori; at my high school she was part of an exchange program from Japan. Some students were chosen to guide one and spend the entire month with them; teach them a little about America. I got Yori and after the month was up we were the best of friends. She gave me a phone number, but when I called her the number had been discontinued; why did that happen Yori?"
I'm sorry Ron-san, but I was forced to move after a villain attacked my city and killed my parents."
Ron gave her a very sad look which made Kim scowl. He enveloped her in a hug which made Kim burn insideeven more.
"I am so sorry," he said holding back tears.
"Thank you Ron-san, but I want to talk to you more; after you get settled meet me here," she gave him a piece of paper that she scribbled on and quickly left.
As the group neared their cabins Ron noticed Kim's face; it seemed distorted and angry. He didn't know why, but decided to ask, "What's the matter KP?"
Kim didn't seem o hear him so he asked again; she was finally broken from her trance, "Hm?"
"I asked what the matter was KP; you seemed a little hostile after Yori showed up."
"Oh it's nothing; I just hadn't expected another one of your long lost friends to appear."
"Next to you Yori was one of the best friends I ever had; after you left no one cared for me much; they thought I was too weird or dorky, but Yori listened to me, she respected me. I'll never forget what a great person she was to me."
Kim was still skeptical, but she was just worried that Ron would get hurt; and that was something she never wanted. It suddenly occurred to her that maybe she was jealous of Yori; she didn't know why, but when she hugged him it made her feel sick.
She continued to remain in deep thought as Sensei got them to cabins, "Please make yourselves at home." He left them for the teachers to instruct the students.
Roommates were the same so Ron and Felix chose a cabin and settled in. Terra announced that they would have dinner with the rest of the school at five; it was about noon so until then they were given free range of the school.
Felix, Monique, and Tara went to go look around and Josh and Kim went their own way as well. Ron pulled out the piece of paper that Yori drew on and followed the directions.
He went up stone steps, rounded large cherry blossom trees, and passed granite statues of warriors and mythical spirits. He saw Yori sitting on a stone bench that overlooked the entire school.
When she saw him she smiled and motioned for him to sit next to her. He obeyed and looked at the dazzling view.
"Wow you can see everything from here," he marveled.
"I come here to think and meditate; it's very quiet and no one else comes up here." They sat in silence for several minutes until Yori spoke again, "Ron-san?" she moved closer to him, "There is something that I've always wanted to tell you; when I left America my heart nearly broke in two because I thought I would never see you again. Then I promised to myself that if I ever saw you again, no matter what the circumstances I would tell you this."
Ron was curious as to what she would tell him; did she have a secret, was not a member of this school, or was it something more; he waited for her to speak.
"Ron-san, I love you," Ron nearly fell off the bench after hearing this; he knew she seemed to be attracted to him, but he always thought that that was some kind of Japanese thing.
"Yori, I don't know what to say."
"I'm sorry to have bothered you Ron-san," she began to cry and stood up to leave, but Ron held her firm stopping her in her tracks.
"Wait Yori," he pleaded. His mind swirled with many thoughts and emotions; he cared for Kim and Yori, but did he love Kim or Yori? He went into deep thought; then he looked at Yori and replied, "I love you too Yori."
She gave him a teary smile and immediately threw her arms around him. Ron loved Kim, but she had Josh and he was perfect for her; Yori loved him and he also loved her too. He would give up on trying to love Kim; it was obvious that she didn't care for him anymore than a friend.
Ron temporarily separated from Yori to gaze at her tear stained face; then he moved in close and gently touched her lips to his. The kiss was electrifying; and Ron wasn't even doing anything.
Ron attempted to break the kiss, but Yori pulled him in for a deeper one. They stayed in that kiss for many minutes before finally pulling away from each other.
"Yori, from now on I'd like it if you just called me Ron; no Ron-san, okay?"
"Alright, Ron."
Ron offered his hand which Yori intertwined with his and as the two walked down the great stone steps they passed a bronze plaque, which had Japanese written on it.
Ron noticed it and asked her about it; she smiled and replied, "It reads: Hill of Confession." Ron knew that this was the begining of something new and he was happy to be with Yori, but something surprised him. She seemed a little sad almost as if confessing her love for him was one of the worst mistakes she could have made. Cont…
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