Well it's time. The two weeks have finally passed and tonight I leave for New York. Don't get me wrong, I'm mega excited for the trip, I just hate that I have to leave all my friends behind for two months. This last week was really fun though. The water park was probably my favorite part. While we were walking around Kyo fell into one of the pools. It was epic. I don't think I've ever heard him curse so much. And Momiji-kun won me a teddy bear from one of the game booths, I know it sounds like a total cliché, but I loved it. But he just did it as a friend; he couldn't do it as anything more.

I let out a low grunt as I lifted my heavy suit case into the car, "Why the hell did I pack so much..?" I sighed

"Because you're so indecisive about what you thought you might need." I head Momiji chuckle as he came up behind me.

"Momiji-kun! Did you come to see me off?" I smiled at him.

"Of course I did. You didn't think I would actually let you leave without saying good-bye did you?"

"No, I don't know what I was thinking honestly."

"Yeah, you probably weren't even thinking at all."

"Man, if only I could do that… That would be so cool. I think way too much."

"Yeah, I've noticed that." He smiled.

"Mhmmm… So remember to make sure your phone is charged and by your side at all times. You never know when I might be calling, especially with the time difference."

"Oh, right. Don't worry. I wont go anywhere without it."

"Good."

"Come on Akemi, we've gotta go. We don't want to miss your flight." My mum called as she got into the drivers seat.

"Well that's my cue." I sighed.

"Right… You remember to have fun." He smiled, "Maybe you'll even find I nice guy over there…" his smile wavered.

"Momiji… I bet cha I won't. I mean… I may find a nice guy, but I'm gonna go out with them. Because, first of all, I only want you, no one else can ever come close to you and I'm not settling. And secondly, I don't do long distance. So don't worry. I'll call you when I get there." And without even thinking about it I gave him a quick kiss before getting in the car and driving away.

"So…since when are you and Momiji going out?" My mum asked with a smiled.

"Ne? We're not going out. We're just friends. How many times do I have to tell you that?"

"Well I just assumed since you kissed him… It seemed like you were going out."

"I did what?"

"You kissed him… Don't you remember?"

"Oh god… I just thought I thought about it… I didn't to actually do it!" I flushed.

"Well you did." She chuckled.

'Great… Not a bad way to leave though if I do say so myself.' I smiled to myself and watched out my window as the passing scenery blurred together. Since it was dark they were pretty much just a bunch of yellow and red light, it was somewhat captivating.

When we finally pulled into the airport it was about ten o'clock. It was a thirteen hour flight, my flight was at ten thirty, and I should be arriving in New York around eleven pm their time… Hello jet lag. That's gonna suck… I better get sleep on the plane, but not too much so that I'll be able to sleep when I get to my Aunts.

"Now sweetheart, remember this, don't talk to strangers, make sure you always have your cell phone with you, take lots of pictures, have lots of fun, and don't let your aunt rub off on you too much or you'll come home with tattoos and a bellybutton ring."

I giggled, "I know mum, don't worry. Especially with the phone thing, that's my baby, my life line… My only connection to everyone in Japan…"

"Oh don't be so dramatic. You've got your laptop too."

"Yeah… I guess that's true…" I smiled, "Well I'll talk to you soon mum. I love you." I gave her a long hug before rushing onto my plane.

This was the first trip I've ever taken without one of my parents coming with me. So I was super nervous, but totally excited at the same time. And I was going to be with my aunt Anita. Things could not get any better. Anita is really the best. She's like a teenager, only not. She's the one I can talk to about boys and not feel nervous or embarrassed at all. I can't wait to tell her about Momiji. She knows him, and she knows we're friends, but she doesn't know I like him or anything. The best thing though will be telling her about my first kiss, something neither one of us ever thought would ever happen.

I laughed quietly to myself and watched from my window as the plane took off. I took out my headphones and put them in, quickly choosing a song and then putting my iPod on shuffle. Then I pulled out a book, turned on my little reading light, and started reading. I feel asleep about twelve, but I set the alarm on my phone for about, what ever time I needed to be able to wake up and still be tired when I got to New York. (sorry, the whole time difference thing is really confusing so I'm not going to start using times again till I'm in New York)

So when I finally got to New York, thanks to my smart alarm clock, I was still tired and could totally sleep another six or seven hours. In fact, that sounded completely magnificent. As I got off the plane I left to find my luggage and then my Aunt. She couldn't be too hard to miss; she was probably the only adult around her with bright blue streaks in her hair, and just as I thought I spotter her in an instant. Thought the neon green sign with my name and chibi drawings on it was very helpful.

"Akemi! How's my favorite little niece?" She ran up to me and hugged me.

"I'm amazing auntie! How are you? How's Uncle Nick?"

"I'm doing great and Nick is really good too. He's back at the loft putting a few finishing touches in your bedroom."

"You didn't need to personalize my room. I'm only staying for two months."

"True, but those are two months that I want you to feel completely at home. So what do you say we go home?"

"Hmm… I say… Hell yeah! I'm really tired too."

"Ok, sweetie, then lets go." We grabbed my luggage and headed to her loft.