//Authors Note: Wow, that last chapter was a dramatic one! And yes, FINALLY Jamie realizes he doesn't hate Jasmine. I don't know if their relationship is going too fast or something, but I just COULDN'T write any longer about how much Jamie thinks he hates Jasmine. Anyways, I changed the rating from K to T… I don't really know why, I guess the violence and somewhat coarse language. It's not so bad, really. But, I do expect to end this story soon… (Not too soon, I think we have at least a good 5 more chapters) And I might start a new one about Jasmine and her future groom's life together. Yes, she will get married. But, keep your eyes open, because it just might not be who you think it is. Or it might, I don't know yet, really, because, I might have to get a little more rival action in there! I'm not sure it'll be with Alex though; he's kind of a boring person to write about. =\ (Sorry, this chapter has some expletives, but I had to show their anger somehow!!) Heh, this is a very crazy chapter xD enjoy.

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Thanks for reading, keep on reviewing (it's the only way you'll get another story!) :End Authors Note//

Chapter 15

The Star Festival : Conclusion

I was sitting on my rock. Yes, my rock, waiting for the fish to bite my lure. This wasn't a good activity for me at all. The last few weeks, I'd been trying to keep my mind busy. Ever since the star festival, my head had been all jumbled up and confused.

I could still remember it clearly; I was minding my own business. Sitting at my large dining table next to my sink and playing with my cereal. But, I wasn't thinking about food, or farming, or anything. I'd been sitting there for at least thirty minutes trying to figure out why I'd felt so guilty about how things went down at Jamie's house. It wasn't that bad. Bringing up the star festival wasn't a death sentence- At that precise moment I heard a knock at my door. My head jerked up. Maybe it's Jamie, coming to apologize! I thought.I ran to the door, in the back of my mind I was wondering why I cared so much. I opened the door to a familiar face.

"Joe?" I asked, sounding sort of disappointed.

"Jasmine!" he said, being his happy self – maybe it was me picking up on Jamie's bad habits, but I felt like throwing up after hearing his overly perky greeting.

"What do you want?" I asked, sort of bitterly. But, I felt bad for being rude so I continued, "I'm sort of busy."

"Do you want to go to the star festival with me?" he asked, and his eyes gleamed.

I sighed. Not again… "I thought you were going to the festival with Katie," I said, too chicken to turn him down.

His smile faded the least bit and his voice sounded a bit sad this time, "She's been acting weird lately… So I'm asking you; as a friend, of course!"

"Um… sure I guess," what was the worst that could happen? Wrong question.

So, after I was finished with my daily chores, I walked over to the town square to meet Joe. It was already dark, I wondered if I was late. While I was walking on the cobblestone path I questioned if this was the wrong decision. Joe was fun and all, but he was… Joe. I couldn't even imagine going out with him. Then again, that was the same thing I thought about Jamie. Gosh! Couldn't I stay off that subject?! I looked up, and Joe was waiting for me.

"Jasmine! This is going to be so much fun!" Joe said, excitedly. I was a little less enthusiastic…

"Yeah. Great!" I wasn't the best at lying. I didn't sound excited at all.

Joe looked at me oddly, then shook it off. "This way!" he said, and we walked off to the river by the rock I'd fish by. Joe had a little paper ship with a message inside. He cleared his throat loudly and said, "So, in this festival, we're supposed to put this ship in the water and..." he paused to kneel down and place the boat in the water. "And, now I'm supposed to make a wish or something… I guess I'll wish that everyone stays healthy and happy!" he finished happily and sat down next to me. A little too close for comfort. I slid away from him the slightest bit so he wouldn't notice. "You know, you sound really off today." He commented, and stared at me, looking confused.

"It's nothing." I said, and looked away.

"Come on, tell me!" he whined. I groaned, I hated people that whined.

"Really, can we talk about something else?" I asked, looking into the trees. Joe seemed to take the hint that I didn't want to share, and so he changed the subject.

"You're wearing your hair down…" he said, staring at me. I was uncomfortable so I looked back at the forest.

"Uh, yeah. I was too lazy to put it up I guess –" but I was caught off guard when I turned to look at him. The idiot was leaning towards me to look at my hair, and when I turned around we smashed heads. "Gah!"He exclaimed. I was thrown off balance, so I tried to grab onto his shoulder, but instead I brought him down with me. We landed on the grass next to the rock. And I rubbed my bruised head. Idiot… I thought bitterly. I knew I was being mean, and I would feel bad later. I mean it wasn't Joe's fault I was in a horrible mood. I sat up, and Joe did the same next to me. "Sorry!" he said. But I was too focused on something else. Across the river I saw something move – I knew exactly who that was. Joe obviously caught sight of Katie too, and leaned towards me. I leaned away, looking at him like he was crazy. He gave me an annoyed look and whispered into my ear.

"I knew she'd be here… Look, just this once do me a favor, and I'll be so grateful!" I stared at him, confused.

"What do you want??" I whispered.

"I need you to help me get Katie jealous!" he said, whispering so fast I hardly understood.

"What are you –" but it was too late. He quickly snatched my face and gave me a fast kiss on the lips. He let go and looked quickly at where Katie was without turning his head. I was so pissed off, words couldn't describe. I clenched my fist and threw it at Joe's stomach. His eyes almost popped out of his head and he fell to the floor.

"JOE!" I screamed loudly... and angrily. But I wasn't the only one who screamed his name. Katie jumped over the river and knelt over next to an unconscious Joe.

"Katie! You're here! I'm sorry –" but it was too late, Katie cut me off.

"You stupid, slut!" Katie yelled loudly. I ground my teeth, the idiot didn't know what she was getting herself into.

"What?! You're mad at me?!" I shouted to the moron.

"Yes, you idiot!" she screamed back, and shoved me. Oh no she didn't! I thought. I recoiled my fist and she was screaming four letter expletives at the top of her lungs. I punched her straight up the jaw as hard as I could to shut the little girl up. I suppose I should have felt bad, but the adrenaline and anger was too much for me to handle. Before I knew it Katie and I were in a catfight. I was about to punch again when I felt something pick me up and hold me back.

"Jasmine – stop!" yelled that familiar voice. But not even Jamie was going to stop me from beating up that little breadstick-haired annoying bitch! I struggled, but his hold on me was too tight.

"Aah!!" screamed Katie. Joe had gotten her in a bear hug, and was holding her back, too. Even though it was pitch black and I couldn't see anything, I could still hear Jamie trying to calm me down and Joe trying to calm down Katie. We struggled for a while, and if it wasn't for Jamie holding me so my feet couldn't even touch the ground I would have gotten to the girl!

After a while Joe shouted over Katie's yelling, "Jamie! Great timing! Could you… Ow, Katie that hurts! Get Jasmine out of here!" Jamie nodded, and flung me over his shoulder. He walked toward my house without a word.