Chapter 4- The understanding
Jinora had arrived back from school awhile ago, and since she wasn't assigned any homework she decided to call Opal. Jinora took out her black flip cell phone, dialled Opal's number and laid back onto her big soft white silk bed with a big sigh. Although Jinora was happy to talk to Opal, she still felt mad about what happened between her and the supposed 'boy from the bus' or she could now call him 'the boy who rudely hit on me at the library'. ''Hello'' ''Hey Opal, it's me Jinora how are you'' ''I'm good, and sorry I had to leave you at the library I had a debate club to go to. I really think you should join Jinora, your really good at debating since you always come up with good theories. And you explain them so well, plus it's good for extra credit.'' Opal explain excitingly over the phone to Jinora. Jinora almost felt excited just listening to Opal, and even considered trying out ''Oh that's sounds great Opal, I might try out.'' ''That's great, so anyway what did you get up after I left the library?'' Opal asked, which made Jinora feel angry again but yet again now she had the chance to vent out her feelings. ''Nothing much'' Jinora squealed unsurely ''You sure Jinora. You sound unsure.'' ''Damn Opal is so observant'' Jinora thought ''I'm sure nothing happened'' Jinora said in a low voice ''Jinora I know your trying to change your voice so I wouldn't know your lying. Now I know that you squeal when you lie. So tell me what happened, it must be important if your lying'' ''curse Opal and her skills of deception'' Jinora thought angrily ''Well…fine''.
Jinora went on to tell Opal everything that happened. From falling from the top of the aisle, to getting hit on by the 'boy from the library'. ''Wow that's pretty annoying'' Opal said '' I know. Falling down was bad enough, but getting hit on is another story.'' ''Well there are a lot of crummy boys at are school, so this thing was bound to happen. I'm just happy I've got Bolin so I can flash the 'I got a boyfriend excuse'' ''Yeah your so lucky Opal. You found a guy that actually cares about you as a person, who isn't a..an..a dumb-brain. That's why I chose not to date, because most guys don't care about anything. They just distract girls.'' Jinora stated ''Yeah that's true, but remember not all of them are like that Jinora.'' Opal argued ''Really'' Jinora deadpanned ''Yeah. Look Jinora I know you already respect and know yourself as a person. But if a guy see's this then your letting them know you value yourself. When guys learn this they either stay or leave. The ones who stay value you as a person, and want to know you. The guys who don't stay only just want a fun time.'' ''Yeah that's true.'' Jinora agreed ''I had two relationships with guys, and I left after knowing that they didn't value me as a person. It wasn't until I met Bolin that I knew that there are really boys out there who do care, and want to care.'' ''Wow…you give great advice Opal. I guess I can't say all guys are bad. But that guy defiantly was.'' ''Well I'm happy you feel that way. I gotta go Jinora but I'll talk to you more about this tomorrow. See ya.'' and Opal clicked off. Jinora was now laying on her bed think about what Opal had said to her. ''From the sound of what Opal said, it seems she's found something true. Something real. I'd like to find that, but I know it's not gonna happen now. Not by the way guys my age act.''
''Kai! Kai? Kai, sweetie what's wrong?'' said a girl with long dark hair, whom was lying under a big duvet cover in a medium sized bed next to Kai. The two where both in a small simple room, which only had a small black TV sitting on a brown stand, and a wooden wardrobe. Kai shifted away from her annoyed, and sat up as he began to rub his eyes, ''Nothing Ying.'' Kai responded flatly as he breathed in. Kai and Ying had what one would call complicated relationship. Ying was one of those girls Kai used to have a 'fun' time, so to him Ying was just someone he used to release any sexual frustrations he had. Kai never wanted a relationship with her on any girl, since he had too much on his plate already. Plus he never came across a girl who he actually wanted to be with. ''Kai you never tell me anything.'' Ying said as she got up to hug Kai from behind, ''You know what why don't we go for another round? To cheer you up. What do you say?'' Ying asked as she started to kiss Kai's back, ''Mmmh, Ying look. As much as I like you doing that, I just want to get some air right now.'' Kai got up and went to the bathroom, but Ying got up to ask him something ''Ok but Kai can I talk to you for a moment?.'' Kai stopped sighed and turned ''Yeah?'' ''Well Kai we've been doing this for sometime, and I just wanted to ask is this was heading anywhere?'' Ying nervously asked ''Look Ying I told you that I don't wanna rush into anything. Look can't we just enjoy this for what it is.'' Kai said as he went on to give Ying a lustful kiss, and by the looks of it Ying appeared to have forgotten the question she asked ''Sure whatever you say.'' Ying responded.
It was a hot friday afternoon at lunch as Skoochy was waiting at his locker for Kai to get some intel on the plan. All Skoochy could think about is if Kai advances had worked, and was happy to see Kai arrive on the scene. ''Hey Kai wass up?'' Skoochy said as he pulled Kai into a friendly brotherly embrace. ''I'm good Skoochy, I got a lot of customers yesterday, and made enough cash to even have some of the merchandise.'' Kai replied ''Aye your not stoned now are you. I mean you see too happy even for you.'' Skoochy asked ''Naw but I'm still a little dazed, but I'm fine.'' ''Ok but Kai I really think you should cut down. I mean none of the guys take drugs as much as you do. You know what I mean.'' Skoochy with concern putting a hand on Kai's shoulders ''Look Skoochy I can handle myself. Now you said you wanted to talk about the bet me made. Well this Jinora chick is hard to fucking crack.'' Kai said now waving his arms and hands up, ''Really I thought you said you could get any chick Kai?'' ''I can but it's gonna take longer for me to make her crack.'' Ok well if you want the 1000 yuans, I guess you better get to work.'' Skoochy went on to remind Kai.
The bell rang and Jinora felt an ease of relief, because school was now over. Normally Jinora would walk home with Ikki or Opal, but Ikki decided to go bowling with her group of friends. And Opal decided to walk home with her boyfriend Bolin, leaving Jinora to walk alone. Jinora walk past endless streets and noisy roads blocking out the outside world as she was lost in thought. The only thing on Jinora's mind was the talk she had with Opal yesterday, ''Ugh why can't I stop thinking about that stupid boy. I don't even understand why Opal would stick up for him. Ugh why am I thinking of him anyway?'' Jinora thought walking endlessly until she felt herself hit someone ''Hey! Watch where you walking freak.'' said a whiny voice. With realisation Jinora blinked to see who she hit, and before her was a girl about her age with brown hair and dark blue eyes. The girl was standing around a group of friends, all drenched in pink clothing, from expensive designers like Gucci and Prada. She turned to her friends who were all giving Jinora dirty looks. ''Oh I'm sorry I hit you.'' Jinora quickly said ''Oh you should be sorry, I can't believe this loser has the decency to talk to me.'' the girl started to go on. In the commotion of all this Kai happened to be walking in the same street and caught a glance of Jinora. Jinora was wearing another one of her panama hats, which is how he knew it was her. Kai was on his why to the abandoned park to meet Skoochy and the guys, but seeing Jinora he decided to go behind a tree and watch what was going on. ''Look I know your angry, but it was a misunderstanding. I accidentally pushed you, which I'm sorry for'' Jinora calmly said ''Hey Kema, is this wash-up loser still talking to me'' the brown haired blue eyed girl went on ''Look I don't talk to people like you. People who wear vintage clothes from the 60's are not on my level.'' the girl yelled as she swung her hair back. From that comment the girls posy started laughing and pointing at Jinora clothes, causing Jinora to get frustrated ''You know what I'm not going to waste my time with people like you.'' Jinora yelled back ''Oh really and what you going to do?'' the girl replied ''Oh I'm not going to curse you, or fight you, ah you know why? Because I respect myself enough to walk away.'' Jinora said now turning away from the group of girls who were shocked ''Oh and another thing. Vintage means something that came from a time of high quality. Since my clothing is vintage and yours is not, I guess you and your friends aren't even on my level to being with.'' Jinora remarked as she turned and began to walk away. Kai was still looking and was even chuckling a little at what Jinora said. ''Jinora has some backbone'' he thought before walking after her, noticing a panama hat on the floor. ''This must be Jinora's. Well at least I have a excuse to talk to her.'' Kai thought picking up the hat.
Kai had now been following Jinora secretly for sometime now, waiting for the right time to come in and give Jinora her hat. Hiding behind another tree, Kai saw Jinora had finally realised she lost her hat, since she was touching her head, and gasped in shock. Taking advantage of the situation Kai walked behind Jinora and tapped her on the back, ''Excuse me but are you looking for this?'' he said with a slight grin now holding the hat up, while giving it a good shake. Kai knew Jinora would be annoyed, because of the whole thing at the library so he wanted to take advantage of that. But to his dismay he didn't know why he wanted to annoy her, since he was suppose to be wooing her ''My hat! Thank…'' Jinora looked up and suddenly saw glowing green emerald eyes, ''Not him again'' Jinora thought ''You.'' Jinora went to finish off loosely ''Your welcome. So what's a girl like you doing walking alone on a friday night?'' Kai asked ''Well what's a boy like you doing walking alone, on a friday?'' Jinora replied with one eye brow up. ''Good question. I'm on my way to hangout with my friends, but then I got distracted by you and those girls over there.'' ''Well it's nothing to worry about. Could I have my hat please?'' ''Sure but only under one condition'' Kai asked ''What!?'' Jinora asked puzzled as she put her hands on her hips, and stood with a striking stance ''Well I wanna be friends. So I'll give you back your hat if you agree to be my friend'' Kai went on, noticing Jinora's surprised look on her face. ''My friend? Why?'' Jinora asked ''You interest me'' Kai said in huskily as he eyed Jinora ''Damn she's so pretty. Plus it doesn't even look like she's wearing makeup. How can someone's lips be that pink? If only she wasn't such a loser and stick in the mud.'' Kai thought ''Sorry but I'd rather take my hat, and be on my way'' Jinora said trying to sound as calm as possible, since she was really getting annoyed, ''Ok fine I guess you can't have your hat back.'' Kai said now walking off away from Jinora ''Hey!'' Jinora shouted as she started running after Kai. Jinora was very active and strong despite her petite size, so what she did next caught Kai by surprise. Jinora ran after Kai, causing him to turn as she grabbed his left arm, pulled it to her, and grabbed the hat. However due to his reflexes, Kai accidentally pushes Jinora to the ground also being dragged along with her.
Jinora could not recall what just happened, but all she knew was one thing. This boy was now on top of her. Jinora looked at him straight in the eyes. ''Those eyes'' Jinora thought as she breathed in. She felt like if he was staring into her soul, the way he was looking at her made her feel something. Jinora didn't know what she felt, but she knew one thing, something was defiantly there. From the boy on top of her, Jinora felt a warm sensation drifting from him into her. Kai could feel the same from Jinora but he tried to brush it off, Kai by admiring Jinora's beauty, and strength. ''She is just full of surprises'' he thought before finding something to say ''Enjoying the view'' Kai said with a grin, ''Your skills of deception are displeasing. Could you please help me up?'' Jinora asked trying her hardest to avoid his eyes, as he picked her up from the street floors. ''Now you got my clothes all dirty'' Jinora complained while dusting herself off, and Kai put the panama hat on her head. ''Here you go.'' Kai said nicely making Jinora feel shocked ''Thank you'' ''Look'' Kai said seriously '' Can't we call a truce and just be friends?'' Kai asked, as he thought that if he got in good with being Jinora's friend she'll trust him and he can easily woo her so he could get the 1000 yuans. Jinora looked at him skeptical, but she couldn't deny there was a slightest feeling in her that wanted to accept his offer. She couldn't deny this feeling so decided to act upon it. ''Okay fine! You can be my friend. Okay.'' Jinora said as she started to laugh a little, ''Is that a laugh I see? Well the ice queen does have a heart after all'' this made Jinora stop laughing all together ''I'm Kai by the way. What your name.'' Kai introduced himself with a grin, holding out his hand ''I'm Jinora'' Jinora said calmly with a smile accepting his handshake.
''Jinora. Nice to meet you''