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Chapter 8

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Another sleepless night, what am I doing? What's this feeling of discontent? What should I do? Love, yes I loved before. I wonder if I ever open up? Possibilities, what about it? Love, It's nice hearing it from Azuma's lips but my heart, what about my heart? What am I missing?

Alarm Ringggggg! Ringgggggg! Ringgggggg!

"It's that time already?" yawning I need to get up. I'm going to be late for school again. I think taking full load of classes is a little too much. But it has to be done if I want to get my degree with in four years in college. Okay then, get up and start your day. Kahoko murmured to her self

"Morning John! Can I please get my usual please? And I cinnamon swirl coffee cake to go please?"

"Morning sunshine! Yes right away!" John Smiling "So, how are you this morning?"

"A little tired, I'm still trying to adjust with my schedule and commuting is a pain. I sometimes find my self-taking a cab." She answered him while yawning, "I'm sorry, I can't help it"

"It's alright I understand. I do it everyday. I wake up early to come to work and after work I got to school. Well, here's your breakfast and coffee be careful. I'll see you tomorrow?"

"Yes, thank you!"

While at school

"Class cancelled?" Kahoko furious

"Yup! The teacher is sick and she could not send out emails to everyone so, the business department posted a memo" says a classmate

What a day. I could not sleep well last night and I had to wake up so early trying to make it here on time and now class is cancelled? What a bad omen. Well, lets see? I have time to kill until my next class. Where should I go? That's right the library!

"Morning! I was wondering if there is any vacancy for a quite room?" Kahoko asked

"Yes, just leave your student ID card and sign here" library receptionist

"Thank you!" she said

Beep…beep… beep…beep…

"Who could it be this early morning?" she said she reaches for her phone and read "you left without me? Where are you now? I want to see to you before my class start." She then replied, "I have class majority of the day. My last class is at 5 pm. We can meet up in front of the library." Send

In front of the library

As she waited, a tender embrace coming from behind her and said "Hello! My love"

"Azuma please! We are in public!" Kahoko a little annoyed

"Well someone has an attitude today? What would like to do? Do you want to have dinner?" says Azuma as he managed to kiss her forehead.

"No thank you! I told Shima that I would be home tonight for dinner. How about you come over for dinner?"

"I would love to. Come on lets go before we hit traffic"

"Please don't tell me you have a service car waiting?" Kahoko still a little annoyed

"Of course not, I drove myself. You're the one who told me that we should be like normal students right?" he smiles at her

While they walk to the parking lot, she notices the girls were checking out Azuma. Hmmm this is just like high school again she thought to herself. Then she notices a white Range Rover.

"Here's my car. Let me open the door for you"

"Thanks! This car suits you Azuma" of course he would get something fancy she said to herself.

"You know I overheard the receptionist talking about someone crushing on you? I'm a bit jealous. And if you must know I don't like it when I'm not properly inform in things like this. I made clear about my intentions to you and you must understand how I feel" as he slowly made his way to the freeway

What the hell is going on? that tone is so possessive. He can't be joking I heard that tone before back in high school. That's right when he called me annoying. Kahoko's thoughts in silence "Azuma, I really don't know what you are talking about. Can't someone just appreciate what they see in front of them? It does not mean anything. And your tone is not helping" she said it in a stern voice

Yunoki could not believed how strong welded she become. The way she answers him baffled him. She became independent and he could not helped but asked himself. Is this the person I loved? She is definitely not the naïve girl I met before. As he pull the car to the condo's parking garage.

"I'm sorry for being jealous." He reaches for her hand "I will do my best not to listen to any rumors and understand my feelings as well."

"Apology accepted, and I will do my best as well. I accepted your intentions whole heartedly in return that you will gain my love. Maybe we need sometime apart from each other. We need to give ourselves a chance to miss each other." Silence "Seeing each other everyday is sometimes draining. Were both students and our goals in life must come first" she added

"Your right!" Yunoki agreed "This past months had been very busy for the both us. Lets give sometime for each other." He smiles at her "how about going on a date once a week?"

"I would love that" Kahoko then look at Azuma and their eyes met and Azuma gently presses his lips against hers. He then said, "be mine forever and kizuite anata wa kono sekai de tada hitori dake no taisetsu na hito" (realize, your are the person who is precious to me in this world) in a very needy tone.

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Fall semester is coming to an end. Everyone is busy with finals.

"Kahoko! What do you think of that finals?" Asked a lady classmate

"I think I did good" a little worried about her test

"You know, me and the girls are going to the Tavern tonight, I think you should come and hang out tonight"

Kahoko not so sure if she should go, "Let me make a phone call first" she dialed his number and got his voicemail. Just a few minutes later she got a text from Azuma: "Something came up. Can I take a rain check for our date tonight? I miss you. Azuma" she smiled and could not deny that she misses him as well.

"Ah! Had to ask permission with the boyfriend first?" her classmate said it playfully

Kahoko a little embarrass "Yes! I mean nothing official yet were supposed to have a date tonight but something came up. So, it looks like I'm free after all" Kahoko excited to be out with other people

While she sits at the table sipping a virgin daiquiri hanging out with her new friends, She notices a familiar face playing at the pool table. "Hey I think I know that guy," She said to Sarah (classmate) while she pointed to his direction. Sarah then looks at her and said, "Wow! What a hottie! He looks like Zac Efron." Kahoko was not sure what Sarah is talking about. Sarah managed to get her phone and google Zac Efron. Kahoko could not believe the similarity, his hair, his face and his eyes. "See what I'm talking about? How about you tell me about him" said Sarah

"Well, his name is John and he works at the Starbucks where I live. He is also a college student. He goes at SFU."

"You seem to know him well. So, do you like him? Girl! The man is fine. If I were you I would have been all over that" Sarah now a little buzz

"He-he-he-he- His a friend and there is nothing beyond that" Kahoko reply

"Speaking of man, you said your dating right?" while Sarah wave to her two girlfriends while they were busy talking to the guys at the bar.

"Yes, it's a little complicated. He is courting me." Kahoko said to Sarah

"Courting? Wow it must be nice to find a guy that would put a lady on a pedestal. You're a lucky girl. Don't' be so shock if those two will (Sarah pointing to her friends at the bar) go home with those guys tonight"

"Well, I get the Idea that hooking up with others with no feelings are okay." Kahoko said it shyly

"Yup your right about that, Sex is like a sport around here. And you young lady should experience life. You are in college and things like hooking up happen all the time." Sarah took a swig from her beer mug

Kahoko feeling very awkward, however the feeling of being liberated made her feel good inside. She is finally fitting in like a college student. As Sarah got up "Would it be alright if I talk to your barista?" Sarah asks Kahoko "Go enjoy your self" she replied…Sarah introduce herself to John. She then pointed to Kahoko's direction. John quickly left Sarah from where she was standing and went to see Kahoko instead.

"Hey! Good to see you here." John smiling at her

"Hi! John!" she replied

"Celebrating after finals right?"

"Yes, so I take it that you're celebrating as well?" she smiles at him

While she chatted with John, Sarah managed to join both of them. They talk mostly about school and life plans in the future. Kahoko is enjoying herself then she spots a recognizable hair. Long and it might have been purple. But could not really make out because of the dim environment. She wanted to be sure.

"Sarah!" Kahoko asked, "Can you please do me a favor?"

"Sure, what's up?"

"Come to the bathroom with me" while she grabbed Sarah she look at his way again and saw him with a woman, Blond to be exact and very petite.

John was confused on how Kahoko suddenly changed her attitude. John then looks at the direction where Kahoko glared and saw a familiar face.

"What's with you? Are you okay?" says Sarah

While in the bathroom Kahoko started hyperventilating. Sarah is now worried "Can you please tell me what's going on?"

While catching her breath she said, "T—he Guy I'm dating is h-e-re, with another woman" Kahoko said to Sarah

Sarah's eyes got really round and she then said, "You mean the long purple hair guy? He is the guy you're dating? He came in 15 minutes ago with that girl. You did not see him because you were talking to John"

Kahoko could not decide on what to do next

"You know you seem to attract good looking guys Kahoko. This guy your dating is gorgeous. Do you want me to do something?" Sarah asked

Kahoko could not pull herself together anymore. All her emotions start to pour in. Emotions she felt so familiar when she found out about Len. Kahoko run out from the bathroom and passes where Yunoki sat with the girl. She met Yunoki's eyes then she continued to run, tears falling and the sound of heartbreak shatters. As she stood outside a familiar voice said "Should I take you home?" she then embrace him and said "No. Take me with you"

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~Currently listening to Olivia Lufkin "Winter Sleep"~

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Sorry for the late update. I got sucked in watching NANA again and I swear every time I see the anime I get so emotionally stress. I had three manga's that came in all in one day as well and I had to read it all. Summer school is almost done. One more week yay! The next chapter will be up next. Hope you like this one. Let me know. and thank you for the reviews