Zuzu arrived at Varsch's house even more riled up than when she left Yuya's. On the way there she had thought over everthing Yuya had told her, and all the little things she'd been concerned about had suddenly become clear to her. The way both Yuya and Varsch had been acting made so much sense now. And that made her furious. Not only did Varsch severely hurt her best friend, but he tricked her into helping him do it. He was going to pay big time for that.

"Varsch!" She cried, knocking on the door.

"Zuzu!" He greeted happily, upon opening the door. "What a lovely surprise, do come in."

"Thank you." She said, trying to act calm. "I wanted to talk to you, let's go to your room."

"Sure." He replied, leading her down the corridor to the stairwell. They descended into his basement room and sat down across from each other in his armchairs. "So what did you want to talk about?"

Zuzu's smile immediately disappeared, a large scowl and glare taking it's place.

"Let's talk about what you did to Yuya."

Varsch's eyes widened when she said that. How did she find out?

"So he finally told you, I should have known he wouldn't keep his promise."

"He didn't tell me anything! I saw you and your friends attack him after school." She half lied. She didn't want to get Yuya into more trouble.

"I was just teaching him a lesson for hurting your feelings."

"Enough lies, I can tell something's going on here and I want to know what it is."

Varsch scowled, unhappy that he was unable to fool her. He sighed and stood up.

"Very well then, come with me."

He took her hand and lead her to his closet. Zuzu was confused by this, but also curious. So when he opened the door she couldn't help but look inside. Only to be shoved in and have the door locked behind her.

"Hey!" She cried, banging on the door. "Let me out!"

But no matter how loud or how long she yelled for, no one came to release her. Eventually she just gave up on the door and took a look around the cupboard. She felt along the walls until her fingers brushed the light switch. She flicked it on, and was shocked by what she saw. In the middle of the room, or rather closet, was a large board with the words: destroy Yuya plan, written across the top. Upon the board were outlines of all the things they'd done to Yuya over the past two months, and it was exactly as Yuya said it was. Right down to his journal, which lay on a shelf at the back of the cupboard. Next to a tape recorder and, what Zuzu was surprised to discover was, a costume of Yuya. When she played the tape, it was everything she'd heard Yuya say to Varsch the day she agreed to go out with him. So it hadn't been Yuya at all! Oh god she wanted to slap herself for making such a mistake. How could she have let them fool her like they had?!

She looked down at Yuya's journal in her hands. A part of her said she should put it away and not look, after all it was private. But the other, more curious, part of her said she should take a peak. After all, Varsch and his friends did, and unlike them she wasn't going to use it against Yuya.

After a minute, the curious side won over and she began to read. She found a lot of things she already knew; she had been Yuya's friend since childhood. There were a few things about Gong and Sora that she hadn't heard before but they didn't matter too much. What did draw her interest was an entry Yuya had written about her. She was stunned to find it was a description of her, the same one Varsch had given the day he asked her out. So he took that from Yuya too. She thought angrily. At the end of the page was written Yuya's confession, of his love for her. Zuzu gasped and dropped the book.

No way! Can this be true?!

She picked it up and reread it several times but it always lead to the same conclusion. Yuya was in love with her. How convenient that she'd had a crush on him for years also. She'd started to believe he didn't feel the same way, seeing as how he never showed any sort of attraction to her. He must be really good at hiding it. She concluded. And then Varsch had came along. She thought that if Yuya didn't like her, she might as well stop chasing an impossible dream and be with someone who liked her. The things he said and did had made her feel so wonderful. But now she knew those were not his words, they were Yuya's. So it was really him she'd fallen for. She let out a laugh as she suddenly realised the irony of the situation. That she'd gotten over her crush on Yuya by falling in love with Yuya.

Speaking of Yuya, he was so worried about Zuzu, he ignored his mother's warning and snuck out to help her. Which was how he found himself knocking on Varsch's front door.

"Hello." Varsch said as he opened the door.

"Where is she." Yuya said, getting straight to the point.

"Yuya!" Varsch cried, pretending to be happy. "What a surprise."

"Don't play games with me Varsch. I know Zuzu's here, if I find out you've hurt her—"

"Hurt her!" Varsch exclaimed "What do you take me for! I would never hurt a lady. I have some decency. If you're so desperate to see her follow me."

He turned around and walked towards his basement. Yuya followed from a safe distance, keeping his guard up the entire time. He felt uneasy being in Varsch's room after what happened the last time he was there. And on top of that he couldn't see Zuzu anywhere.

"She's in there." Varsch said, pointing at his closet. Yuya raised an eyebrow, clearly not willing to trust him. Varsch sighed in exasperation. "If you want I'll prove it." He banged on the door.

"What?!" Zuzu's muffled voice yelled from inside.

"Zuzu!" Yuya cried, rushing to the door.

"Yuya!" She yelled back, "Yuya help me! Varsch—"

Before she could finish, Varsch had opened the door, causing Yuya to fall inside.

"Yuya!" Cried Zuzu, bending down to check if he was okay. Varsch laughed cruelly and slammed the door, locking it once again. Zuzu was angry with him and knew they'd need to find a way out, but right now her priority was Yuya. "Are you alright?"

"I've been better." He wheezed, staggering back to his feet. "I should be asking you if you're alright, he didn't hurt you did he." Yuya placed his hands on Zuzu's shoulders and looked her over for any signs of injuries.

"No, no I'm fine."

"Thank goodness."

Yuya smiled, his genuine beautiful smile that made Zuzu's heart melt.

"So, what now?" Yuya asked.

"Now, I prove to you that you're not an ugly, useless, pathetic fool."

Yuya's eyes widened as she quoted his words. She took his hands and lead him further into the room. She then showed him the plan Varsch and his friends had made and all the little things they'd secretly done to destroy him.

"Yuya." She said once she was done. "You can't let what they say or do get to you, laugh it off just like you said. All that matters is that me and Gong and Sora and Tate and Fredrick and Ally and everyone all think you're great."

"Really? You do?"

"Yea, and I—" Zuzu cut herself off, unsure if she wanted to tell Yuya or not.

"What is it?"

"I like you." She said, happy she finally said it.

"What?" Yuya whispered.

"I like you Yuya, no, no I love you, I have for a long time and I know you feel the same."

"How?"

She turned around to look at the shelf where Yuya's journal rested. As soon as Yuya noticed he became very, very red. Oh god… She must have read everything.

"I thought it was sweet." She said, with her own little tint of pink. She looked so cute that Yuya couldn't help but smile.

"Zuzu," He said. "I love you."

"I love you to."

They smiled lovingly at each other, just gazing into each others eyes, until their face's were just inches apart. Both of them were a bit nervous, but decided that this time, they were going to be brave. So they bridged the gap and connected their lips. It was wonderful, the way their lips fitted so perfectly together. It was so soft and warm, each putting so much love into it. To Yuya, it was a perfect first kiss. And to Zuzu, it may not have been a first kiss, but it was definitely the best. Her kisses with Varsch had been strong and passionate. But Yuya's kisses were gentle and loving, and to tell the truth, she preferred it.

Meanwhile…

"Hello."

"Nathan."

"Varsch? What do you want?"

"I need you and the others to come over here right now."

"Why?"

"So we can end this." He smirked. "Once and for all."