So whilst working on My Onii-Chan, I couldn't get past 1k words. So I took a few days to think. I came to the conclusion that,,, I have no idea what to do. So instead I had some ideas about this story I liked. So here I am.

Once again, Ima apologize about updating so slowly. Gomen and arigato for your patience.

Shaynon-Sorry that they are slow but I'm glad you're enjoying the chapters. Yes. Jealousy amongst other things are happening.

Stargazer- Yea. I want to keep certain things canon though. I think they can be very useful to me. Plus it will give people an idea for timeline and things I refer to without having to write extra. For example, you know the murder scene is coming up. So if I am non-specific or alluding to things, you should be able to understand what I mean without having to completely rewrite them solving the murder.

Thanks again for all the reviews. It helps a lot to see what you all think as a writer. I take any criticism you care to offer. I've also found that I take flaming very well. Take a look at the reviews for my "Giving Up" story if you don't believe me. It'll make you laugh at how hard they flame. XD

Anyway, enough wasting your time- Enjoy

Who's the girl he has to watch over? I thought Kirito didn't know many people. Although, he did say he was on speaking terms with… !

I sat up instantly concerned and rattled. He's probably spending time with Asuna. THE Asuna. Asuna the flash. Asuna the desire of men's hearts across Aincrad. He, personally, is spending time with her. I rolled that thought in my mind, trying to wrap my head around it. And… she's sleeping? So they just decided to nap together? I felt betrayal burn inside me, then serious regret for being presumptuous.

I felt my bitterness increase. I hated the feeling. I had always believed that people were generally good and honest. I had always had a bright outlook when I could afford to. But now…

Kirito wouldn't… he couldn't… He's a good guy. I can trust Kirito-kun. I know I can… I think.

[I know you said a few hours but I'm worried. Everything okay? Still with your friend?]

I felt my resolve shaking as I sent out my message to Kirito a few hours later. He still hadn't returned and I had tried my hardest to not bother him. I knew he was trying to simply keep her safe. I knew he was just the kind of guy where he couldn't let someone be vulnerable to a free killing, no matter who they were. As I found out though, my mind cannot withstand hours of endless worry with nothing to distract myself. It was all I could do to not pet the feathers off of my best friend as he tried to comfort me. Eventually I snapped, sending the previous message out in distress.

I stared off into space awaiting the *DING* that I knew would be Kirito easing my worries. With a deep composed breath, I clicked open his reply.

[Actually, she just woke up. She invited me to get dinner. We're going to be a while. I'll come back soon.]

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[Okay]

I pulled myself up, wandered to the pond from the night before, and dropped face first into the water.

Floating face-down into the water, I watched as small streams of light broke through the flowers on the surface, dotting the cave shaped crevice. I knew my actions were overdramatic, diving into a pool of water fully clothed and floating like a corpse, but I felt like I needed it. It seemed to soothe me a bit. I also knew deep in my mind that I was overreacting, but after hours of worry and then he sends a message like that, I couldn't help but break a bit. I was so used to being used by parties and then left when real fighting began or whatever; it just felt like a similar hurt getting that message.

The creeping water seeping into my clothes no longer felt calming after several minutes. Instead it was just uncomfortable. Removing them with my menu underwater so as to not have to change position, I tried to reassure myself. He'll be back. He said he would. He just… needs to have dinner with her. Well at least he'll be eating well, much better than the 'food' he makes himself. The lighter feeling of only water touching my skin slowed my heartbeat to a more serene pace.

Getting over myself, or at least attempting to, I sat up in the water and leaned back against the bank. I opened my mouth to take in my first breath in several minutes. My large breath though, exploded in my face, turning into a loud sob. In a childish fit, I yanked the ring off my finger and threw it at the closest tree, not really sure what I was doing. I'm being a child. I'm just… I felt my friend nudge my head as I rested it on the flowers on the bank, bitter tears running down my face silently.

I hate you Kirito. I hate you…Kirito… I… Lo…

Again, suppppper short. But I wanted to get it out. I thought it would be a decent cliffhanger. Also- That was so much more depressing than I thought it would be… Or than I had planned…. Fuck