DAYBREAK

Episode 29

"AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Haruka jumped back, water in her face.

"Kiss, kiss, Cold-Nose!" Kurai sat up and jumped on Haruka. The two girls started rolling around in the grass until they finally came to a halt, Haruka lying on her stomach, Kurai leaning against her back.

"You are so dead!" Haruka rolled to her left, causing Kurai to fall back. Haruka grabbed her shoulders and was about to pull her when…

"Wait!"

"Huh?!" Kurai pulled herself up and kissed Haruka's nose. Haruka jumped back in shock, letting go of Kurai's shoulders.

"Ha! Got you good!" Kurai stood up, soaking wet.

"You know, you're going to get into a lot of trouble for this," Haruka said, coming out of her shock. She noticed Kurai shivering. "That is, if you don't freeze your ass off first."

"I-if only your admirers k-knew what you were r-really like," Kurai managed to mutter between shivers.

"You're freezing cold and yet you still have a sly remark up your sleeve. I like it." Haruka got up and took off her jacket. She handed it to Kurai. "Here. I'll go get your clothes." Haruka strolled away and came back a few seconds later with Kurai's jacket, shoes, and socks.

"Thanks." Kurai put on her things and handed Haruka's jacket back to her. "That reminds me…how much time do you have left?" Haruka looked down at her watch.

"Thank God this thing is waterproof…I have 20 minutes."

"Perfect."

"Why?"

"We have just about enough time to somehow get ourselves semi-dry."

"And how do we accomplish that?"

"My friend will help us." Kurai pointed to the Sun. "Come on." Kurai grabbed Haruka's hand and started leading her through the park…

Klein had been watching for some time now with a sense of curiosity. He was surprised at the agility and grace of the beautiful girl. Her movements and voice seemed almost familiar...Klein decided to follow them for a little more and sped off after the two…

"This is good." Kurai stopped and plopped down. Haruka remained standing, wondering as to what they were doing in a big, open field.

"Um, what are…"

"If you lie down for the next few minutes, the Sun will dry you for that whole time. But you should lie down so that you dry evenly." Kurai lied down on her back and closed her eyes. Haruka shrugged and also lied down. After a few minutes, her mind had wandered off. This is so peaceful, Haruka thought. It all seems so familiar…I wish I could stay here forever, Haruka's mind said to her. "Me, too."

"'Me, too' what?" Haruka stared at Kurai suspiciously.

"You want to stay here forever since it's so peaceful and so would I."

"Oh…wait. Have you been reading my thoughts again?"

"Maybe."

"Maybe?! Yes you were!"

"Sorry. I just wanted to see what you were thinking."

"You powers are starting to scare me."

"But I know you love them."

"Sad, but true. I wish I had all the power you do."

"In due time you just might…" Haruka hesitated at Kurai's prediction and then glanced down at her watch.

"Oh, crap! I have to go!" Haruka jumped up and Kurai started laughing. "What's so funny?"

"Well, you're still soaking wet…"

"What?!" Haruka felt her wet clothes and ran her hand through her moist hair. "Perfect. Now everyone's going to wonder why I'm all wet."

"Why don't you just tell them you were chasing after a runaway stroller and saved it by jumping into the lake?" Kurai smirked at her mocking excuse.

"If I say that, everyone will think I'm a hero…"

"And your fan club will grow."

"You're deliberately doing this to me, aren't you?"

"Now, what would make you think that?" Kurai gave Haruka an innocent look, which made the older girl laugh.

"Fine, I'll tell them that. Then we'll see what happens when you become a student tomorrow with a very small, cramped locker."

"You'll have to catch me first."

"Too easy."

"We're not starting this again, are we?" Kurai sighed.

"How about we end it after school?" Haruka grinned and Kurai raised an eyebrow at her.

"Explain."

"We have a track at school. After 12th period, no one will use it since the track team has a meet today. We can have an actual race and settle this dispute once and for all."

"Sounds good to me." Kurai extended out her hand and Haruka shook it. "Now that that's been dealt with, maybe we should get you back?"

"Good idea." The two girls started walking back towards the school, attracting inquisitive stares from passersby as to their appearance.

Klein followed the pair until he saw them stop in front of the school. "So, they both go to the high school." He saw the "boyfriend" walk inside without the girl, who watched him go inside and then spun around and sprinted off into the distance. Klein stared after her in puzzlement. "Why do I keep thinking I know her?"