Chapter 14 : In the dark...
Katy opened the door .

'' Hey, why you never come school today? H1N1 right? Here's your homework .! '' Kris began.

'' Ya lor... got fl- ''
AHH-CHOO.
Kris felt some droplet of water hit his face and he just stood there, stunned.

'' Oh my god. Come in ! I'll get you some tissue, have a seat over there '' Katy hastily said, and moved aside to let Kris in .

Kris removed his shoes and stepped in .

When he was almost over the threshold, he suddenly stopped and questioned himself.

'' Should I really go in?! It's 8.55P.M already... No one except Katy is at home.. ! What if... ''

Kris felt a sharp pain to his forehead .

'' Ouch! '' Kris shouted and started to rub his forehead.

'' Oi come in , waiting for what? I don't have H1N1 la ! '' exclaimed Katy.

''Go there sit, I go get tissue '' katy pointed to the sofa at the end of the room , and walked off towards a room .

All alone now, Kris looked around and he realised that Katy's house is awfully plain, just 4 white walls with a small tv and 1 sofa with a grandfather clock beside it, hardly anything else .

'' Here, got you a pack of tissue , goodb-'' Katy began.

All of a sudden, the lights went out, Kris heard Kate yelp and felt something attaching itself onto him , Kris was shocked beyond belief.

After about a second, Kris realised it was Katy and he tried to push her away , but Katy just made some muffled noises, which was all she kept making.

'' Oi... let go.. relax, it's just an power outage la.. '' Kris said in a soothing tone .

More muffled noises.

'' Can talk anot little girl '' Kris began.

The noises persisted.

Looking down, and to his immense shock and horror, he could make out the fact that Katy's face was practically buried in Kris' chest in the dim light.

'' Relax... we just need to get to the power box Katy . '' Kris whispered softly .

He could not control his next movement.

It was as though someone was controlling him like a puppet, and he raised his shaking hand and placed it on Katy's hair...

Katy looked up.

Kris's hand went down immediately.

Looking down at Katy's eyes made his knees weak and he only managed to turn his head away to avoid Katy's gaze.

Sensing that the sobbing had stopped, he summoned his remaining willpower and pushed Katy away.

Katy ran forward towards Kris again, and this time Kris had the sense to actually block her from advancing.

'' Kris... I am scared...of the dark.. ''

Katy finally spoke , in a frightened voice so soft that Kris could barely hear it....

'' You are scared of what? '' Kris advanced, hoping to catch what Katy was saying

For that second that Kris had let his guard down, Katy dodged Kris hands and went forward to hug him again, tighter...

It was only now that he noticed it.

Katy's hair smells so nice....

'' Crap ! I have to get out of this situation ASAP ! Not good ! '' Kris realised abruptly.

Kris tired to regain his composure and thought about what to do next.

'' Calm down Katy, I am going to bring you to the sofa then I am going to look for the power box alright? ''

To his amazement, Katy merely nodded and allowed Kris to lead her there.

After settling down on the sofa, Kris's mind was wandering between sitting down there and to enjoy Katy's warmth or to get to the powerbox.

After struggling with himself, he got up and started towards the direction of the powerbox.

All of a sudden, something warm came into contact with Kris' hand....

Looking back, he discovered that Katy had reached out and is holding onto his hand....

Kris felt himself hitting the sofa very hard after being pulled back.

Before he realised it, Katy's lips was dangerously close to his.

Shinobi Life.... =p

Their lips locked.

Kris felt himself being eaten up by some sort of fire and it was as though a beast was roaring in his chest.

He wanted more.

A sudden realisation akin to being doused with water dawned upon him.

He immediately pushed Katy away and stood up.

Turning back to Katy, he simply said,
'' Err.. Im going to go to the light- ''

''Dong! ''

The clock struck .

Kris jumped but Katy also jumped, and held onto his hand tightly.

At that moment, it was as though an electric shock had run through it.

'' Maybe it's the kiss . Oh god. What have I done ! '' Kris thought to himself.

Kris could not bring himself to turn back but instead headed towards the power box.

Every step the pair took was as though they were underwater, moving ever so slowly and Kris felt hot.

Very hot. Despite the fan being switched on.

Feeling for the source of the heat, Kris looked down and suddenly become conscious of the source of that heat.

It was Katy's hands.. her hands was clasped tightly onto Kris' hands.

Feeling helpless and not knowing what to do next, he simply squeezed her hand softly to give her reassurance and continued walking towards the power box.

After what felt like eternity, they reached the power box , and Katy left go, so that Kris could get on top of the chair.

Flick. The switched flipped and light returned and chased all shadows away from the room .

Kris heaved a sigh of relief and started to get down the chair.

The chair's legs suddenly broke and Kris fell.
When falling, Kris felt something soft supporting his back and something hard hitting his head, the soft support suddenly disintegrated and disappeared.

His vision blurred as he crashed onto the floor, and saw that Katy was also down on the floor.

It then came to him that Katy was the one who had supported him.

Reaching for Katy, he saw a small pool of red liquid in front of him.

He craned his neck upwards and saw the blunt edge of a shoe cupboard.

The edge was tainted red.

'' My god.... '' he moaned.

Kris' vision darkened and he slowly lost conscious...


DONG.

Kris's eyes flew open.

Sharp pain started to pierce his head as he slowly came to his senses.

He looked down and saw that the pool of blood had dried up, and the clock registered 3A.M.

He slowly made his way to the lifeless Katy.

'' Hey wake up... ''

No response from Katy.

'' Hey ! wake up ! ''

No response .

Kris heart started pumping faster.

Kris felt his conscience slipping away again...

Chapter 13: Picture

Kris' phone rang.

It was a message, from Katy, which read ,

'' Come out now ! ''

Feeling puzzled, Kris set down his phone and walked to the living room, upon glancing towards the door, he immediately turned back and started walking towards his room.

'' Kris ! Come back ! '' Eve's voice cut through the air and hit Kris right smack on the back of his head.

''Ouch.''
Kris muttered and reluctantly made a U-turn.

'' Hello Katy. ''
Kris uttered and could sense what was going to happen next as both Eve and Katy were staring at him, Eve angrily, Katy was doing so with a big grin on her face.

'' Told ya I knew Kris ! evilyn ! ''

'' Oi ! Don't call me Evilyn la ! Eve ! ''

'' Ok girls, don't fight'' Kris advised as he stepped between them both.

All of a sudden, a shrill voice rang out ,

'' Eve , I need your help, come here ! ''

'' Eve, you better go, don't let Ma wait . '' Kris responded with a hearty smile, while Kris could feel that Katy was trying very hard to contain her laughter.

She failed terribly.
Eve glared at Katy one last time before going to the kitchen.

'' Hey, can go on a date with me? ''

'' Sure, let's go on a -WHAT? '' Kris almost shouted.

Katy giggled foolishly and went on,

'' Yes silly boy, a date, you never go before meh ? Go la, please ''

The look on Katy's face made it impossible for Kris to say No, and he felt that he was burning up with his face getting redder by the second.

'' Wa ! You really first time date ah ! '' Katy asked and broke out into a barrage of laughter.

'' Shutup, Let's go''

10 minutes later, Kris and Katy stood in front of the supermarket.

On the way there, with Katy acting very mysterious and refusing to tell Kris their destination, Katy was grinning from ear to ear and breaking out into laughter periodically while Kris' emotions was taking a roller coaster ride.

When Kris and Katy reached the supermarket, all was clear, he was just to be the Man, which meant '' Carry all the things for the girl.''

Kris let out a gasp of relieved air and asked,

'' So I just help you carry your groceries la, don't need say date to make me come out help you de ! '' Kris reprimanded.

All Katy did was just stick out her tongue and handed the basket to Kris with a big grin on her face.

After half an hour, when Kris was about to queue up to pay for the items with Katy standing beside him,Kris' phone rang.

'' Hey, I got a message, help me take my phone out. No hands.'' Kris told Katy.

'' Orh'' Katy replied in a dull tone, but her eyes went bright when she saw Kris' phone.

'' Wa... ! This one costs $1000 right, 12.1 Megapixel, let's test the camera ! '' Katy announced delightedly.

'' Wait, my message ! ''


''Nevermind la, message only. 3,2,1, Cheese ! ''

'' Ka-cha ! ''

Kris barely had time to react before Katy took a picture of them together , and Katy immediately snatched the phone again to look at the picture.

'' Wa... so clear sia..'' Katy's eyes went even brighter .

Kris looked at Katy and suddenly realised that Katy was even more cute then back in the school.

It was now then he noticed how shiny her long silky hair is....

how pretty her eyes is....

and her childishness and petite form which was so attractive all of a sudden...

Kris felt a sharp pain issuing from his right arm,

'' Don't daydream here la! Blocking people ! '' Was all Katy said when Kris turned around to face Katy.

'' Okok, sorry ' Kris then apologised to the customers beside who he had held up and immediately went forward to the counter .

The trip back home was filled with Katy laughing at Kris for daydreaming at the queue to which Kris tried to ignore but instead received more teasing from Katy.

After bidding goodbye to Katy, Kris went back home and into his room to avoid Eve's endless questions.

He looked at his phone to check the time but instead all he saw was the picture Katy took being his wallpaper, at that moment, Kris felt as though something warm was spreading from the phone spreading to his fingers and to his entire body.

'' Hmm.... maybe this will be the only photo I will take with this phone..'' Kris thought to himself and smiled at the idea of it...

Chapter 12: Reply

'' Ringgggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg ! ''

The alarm bell rang.

Kris eyes flew open and his heart was still beating very fast even although he realised that what happened was just a dream.

Blinking a few times, Kris sat up and looked at the clock. The clock wrote '' 3: 50 A.M ''

'' Is Katy awake..? '' Kris wondered, and started towards his phone.

Kris held the phone in his sweaty palms.

His mind went blank. He had no idea what to say to her.

Kris searched through his mind once again to look for directions in the Youtube Instructional videos he always watched.

Nothing.

Feeling helpless, Kris threw the phone onto the bed and forced himself to sleep.

Kris stared at the clock again.

'' 6:00 A.M ''

Kris had not slept at all.

He immediately got up and prepared for school to avoid Eve and Katy.

10 minutes later, Kris was already on his way there.

All of a sudden, it started pouring and Kris opened his umbrella, as he headed towards the overhead bridge, he saw a cardboard box title' Please Take Him. Thanks You ! ''

Feeling curious, Kris peered inside.

To his surprise, it was a dog, soaked wet from the rain with the bridge offering barely any protection.

Kris stood there for a moment and decided to place his umbrella above the box, so that the dog won't get any wetter.

For the rest of the distance, Kris ran as fast as he could to prevent getting more water seeping into his clothes.

Upon reaching school, no one was in the canteen and he sat there and waited .

'' Oi Kris... wake up.. ! '' Kris heard a vague voice calling out.

Kris opened his eyes and got the shock of his life when he saw his classmates all standing around, Ms Tan was walking towards them at a rapid pace and reaching them soon.

'' Go and change ! Why you so wet ! '' Nicky chided and held out a set of PE clothes.

Kris took it and ran to the bathroom, ignoring the muttering and questions of his classmates, and he noticed that the rain hasn't stopped yet, when he ran towards the bathroom.

When he reached the table where he had fallen asleep at, he discovered that the group still hasn't dispersed and tiptoed to see what was going on, all he heard was another person getting wet.

It was Katy, and the girls all searched their bags for some clothing to lend Katy, and Kris just watched on as the group of girls followed Katy into the washroom to help her dress up.

Kris had a feeling akin to sinking to the bottom of the ocean when he realised that he was being ignore by Katy.

The day ended uneventfully as he was ignored the whole day, in which Katy ignored all his attempts to start a conversation.

Kris thought of the dog and hurried off to look for it after saying bye to Nicky.

As he approached the dog, he saw two umbrella instead of one, and it warmed his heart to realise that someone else had also placed their umbrella there to help the dog .

He quicked his pace and picked up his umbrella and kept it while taking out his handphone

'' Hello, SPCA ? There is an abandon dog at street 51 , jurong west, under the the overhead bridge near Jurong Point. ''

'' Ok, we will collect it as soon as possible. Thank you. '' the cool misty voice at the other end of the line responded.

Picking up the other umbrella, he examined it and discovered that it was branded ' Katy' with the address which was similar to his.

It hit Kris why Katy was wet when she came to the school today.

He saw a glimmer of hope of being able to talk to her and rushed back to Katy's house with the umbrella.

'' Dingdong'' Katy's house alarm rang.

The gate opened and Katy was standing there.

''Katy, your umb-'' Kris stopped as Katy wanted to close the door.

He reached out and stopped the gate from closing.

'' Was the dog the reason why you were so late today ? '' Kris questioned.

'' Oh, so that umbrella was yours. '' Katy responded coldly.

'' Here'' Kris handed over the umbrella to Katy.

'' Katy please don't close the door what you saw yesterday is not what you imagined it to be and that girl is just at my house because she is staying at my house due to the H1N1 thing in which she had to be away from her mother and so I hope that we can be back to what we were yesterday and that you can forgive me ! '' Streamed out of Kris mouth in rapid-fire succession, as he was afraid that Katy would close the gate at any moment.

Kris's face turned red.

So did Katy's.

'' Ok. I believe you.'' Katy replied and closed the door.

Taking out his phone, Kris finally knew what to type in .

'' : ) ''

and he clicked ' Sent''.

Kris waited outside Katy's house .

A second later, Kris's phone vibrated and he opened the message with trembling hands.

'' : ) ...''

With that, Kris felt as though a huge burden had suddenly disappeared from his shoulders.

'' Hey Katy ! Shall we go to school together tomorrow? '' Kris shouted at the door, happiness evident in his every note....

The door opened. Again

Kris immediately turned around and pushed Eve back at lightning speed.

''Kat-''

'' Ah boy ! What are you doing !''

Kris looked towards the door, it was Ma.

'' Ma, i thought you are not coming back until later? '' Kris questioned, with confusion registered on his face

'' Hi Aunty'' Eve responded cheerfully.

'' Was worried bout you two lor . Let me get to the kitchen now, and no more hanky panky hor Kris ! '' Warned Kris's mother .

'' Good, Ma, I don't feel like eating tonight. I am very tired. Don't disturb me tonight . '' Kris announced , trying very hard to keep his anger down.

He then quickly stomped off towards his room without waiting for any confirmation.

Once in his room, his knees felt like buckling as he thought of the reprecussions of the scene that Katy saw. However, in another corner of his mind, he was sure that it was not Katy, just some salesperson who vaguely looked like her. 'Why the tears then?!' , the question that repeatedly shot through his mind.

He decided, he would ask her tomorrow... !

With that, Kris calmed himself down and dropped into sleep akin to a stone dropping into a river.

'' Katy.... hi...''

'' What ! ''

'' Er....''

'' What la..! Faster say. I no time! ''

'' Yesterday.... ''

'' Yesterday what ! Stop stuttering la ! ''

'' Was it you at my door ! Did you see what happen ! ''

'' Yes. So ? ''

'' Katy. I can explain.''

'' No need to explain, I am nobody to you anyway . ''

''Katy.... ! Your tear-''

'' Shut up Kris ! I hate you ! ''

Chapter 10 : ( No title)

''How did you get in ? '' Kris questioned while striding towards the sofa.

He wanted to be as far away from Eve as possible.

''How? '' Kris pushed on, when there was no reply.

'' You mother gave me the keys.'' Eve responded and also started walking towards the sofa that Kris was sitting on.

Eve sat beside Kris.

Kris stood up and went to the rattan chair that his mother was so fond of.

'' Why did you come back all of a sudden ? Didn't you say that you hated me six months back?'' Kris questioned .

'' Kris... I said what I said on the spur on the moment.. surely you know that by now ? ''
Eve pleaded.

'No'' Kris replied firmly.

'' Kris...'' Eve whispered and reached out for Kris.

Kris pushed Eve's hands away and asked, '' So why are you here? ''

'' Oh.. I have to quarantine myself from my mother because she just came back from Malaysia . My mother then called your mother and asked if she could let me stay at your house for a week ! '' My things are all in the spare bedroom already ! ''Eve replied with faint smile on her face.

'' You- WHAT?'' Pure shock registered on Kris's face.

Kris ran to the phone and his hands fumbled with the phone. After several minutes, he managed to get through to his mother.

'' Ma ! Eve staying here for the week ? ''

'' Ya la . Cannot ah ahboy ? I very busy, anything else anot ? By the way, you later fix something for Eve to eat okay ? I cannot make it to dinner. Treat her well okay ! She is our guest ! ''

'' Can let her stay somewhere else anot ma? ''

'' Cannot ! I promise Aunty already. Don't throw my face hor ! ''

'' Okay ma... '' Kris said, resigned to his fate after hearing his mother's authoritative voice.

All the while during the conversation, Eve was standing beside Kris with a foolish smile on her face .

'' Treat me like a guest okay ? '' Eve responded with a lazy grin on her unblemished face.

Kris knew , and he was very sure that he could not bring himself to hate, or even dislike Eve in the slightest sense, when Eve's lazy grin reappeared right in front of his eyes.

He was lying to himself all this while.

Kris hated himself for treating Eve like a friend, despite how he was treated, but one thing he was sure. He did not like her anymore. Eve was just a friend to her.

'' Yes a friend, just a friend only. '' Kris reassured himself.

' Sorry. Need the washroom. Be right back. '' Kris announced.

Once in the bathroom, Kris tried his utmost best to calm himself down and desperately tried to regain his composure.

He released his hands from the basin only when his hands were going bone white from gripping it .

Kris splashed some water on his face as a final preparation to meet Eve and he opened the door .

Knees buckling, he tried to find his way to the sofa and sat down and started to pour himself a glass of water.

Kris gulped down the glass of water and said,
'' Let me show you where to put your belongings''

Kris started towards the bedroom with Eve trailing behind him .

All of a sudden, Kris felt something warm and heavy collapse onto his back, and it was repeating,

''Kris, I love you. Don't ever leave me again ! ''
Kris felt his back getting wet and it stunned him to realise that Eve was crying.

'' Hey Kris ! What homework do you have for today? '' The door opened and a cheerful voice streamed in towards the direction of the door , which Kris recognised immediately as Katy's.

The door immediately closed and a loud bang issued from the behind the closed door, what Kris was positive he saw was tears trailing behind Katy for a split second before the door closed....

Chapter 9 : Eve

Chapter 8 : Her Appearance

''Let go of me ! '' Katy cried

''No...'' Kris whispered

''Stop it... It hurts ! Let go ! '' Katy pleaded desperately

Kris can't move a muscle , he only managed to continue standing there, barely hanging on, he simply could not bring himself to do it .

'' Let go before I shout Molest ! '' Katy cried again , tears streaming down her eyes .

Kris gripp hardened and all he could do was to stand by and carry on watching, he did not have to courage to let go.

'' Let. Go . Of . Me . Dan ! '' Kris could hear Katy shouting word after word at a man who was well-built and much more taller then him from the pillar he was holding on to.

'' Katy , come back to me, I need you ! '' the man who Katy called Dan pleaded.

'' Are you crazy ! It's over ! Finished ! Understand ? And let go of me !'' Katy replied, in an irritated manner.

Kris clenched his teeth and steadying himself, began to run towards the two .

'' Let go of her ! '' Kris warned Dan, his voice trembling slightly .

'' Who the hell are you ?'' Dan shouted menacingly

'' I am-'' Kris began

'' My boyfriend la '' Katy cut in .

'' Bastard... you are gonna- '' Dan began

'' POLICE !! Help ! Harassment ! '' Katy shouted all of a sudden.

Dan looked stunned for a moment and looking around him, started running for his life.

Kris and Kate stood there until Dan was gone .

Kris felt that he needed to do something.

He didn't know what to do.
It wasn't included in those instructional videos he frequently watched on YouTube.

Kate started crying all of a sudden.

Kris was even more shocked and racked his brain to determine what to do.

''Good bye, I am going home . '' Kate announced all of a sudden, and started walking towards the lift .

Kris looked at his watch and realised that he was late too, and he too walked towards the lift.

The lift was closing and Kris rushed in and what he saw was just more shock.

'' What the.. stop following me...! '' Kate glared at Kris.

'' No ... I live here too. Look, we even live at the same floor ! '' Kris exclaimed , pointing to the panel .

When the door opened again, Kris walked ahead and headed toward his apartment.

Kate was following behind, he just realised that she stay at the apartment directly opposite of his, as the couple there had just moved away.

No birds were chirping, no maintainence was going on, only the sound of Kate and Kris shoes brushing away the cold cement floor could be heard

The entire corridor was silent, so silent that it made Kris' goosebumps raise.

Kris's apartment door was locked, he started unlocking it when suddenly a figure started suddenly appeared from nowhere when Kris opened the wooden door.

''Hi Darling !'' The figure exclaimed , and hugged Kris .

It was Eve... !

The door behind Kris closed with a loud bang ....

Kris was shocked , and pushed away Eve.

'' Why are you here . '' Kris asked , his voice bordering on cold

'' Because I love you , Kris ! '' Eve replied angelically.

''Stop insulting love. '' Kris thought to himself, staring straight at Eve

Chapter 6 : We Are The Same

'' A alkene is an unsaturated hydrocarbon because it has carbon double bonds... which allows it to have all these reactions ... Kris... what reactions are those? '' Ms Tan, the form teacher of the class questioned suddenly .

'' What... ? Er.... substitution reactions... ? '' Kris replied groggily .

''Kris ! Come here ! This is already the fifth time i have caught you sleeping during class ! Okay class, do question 1 to question 10 now , complete it by the end of the lesson . '' Ms Tan commanded .

Kris steadied himself and walked over to Ms Tan's desk , he had barely had an hour of sleep the day before , it was always the same scenes repeating over and over in his head and making him unable to get some shut-eye .

''Kris , what's wrong with you nowadays... ? Do you know that... Oh , you have come , go back to your seat first. Kris i'll deal with you later . See me after class . ''

Kris dragged his feet back to his seat and slumped down onto his seat and began sleeping again . Somewhere far off Kris could hear his teacher announcing to the class .

'' Okay class, this is our new pupil, she's called Katy , and she will join us for the rest of the year , Katy, would you please give an short introduction of yourself to the class ? ''

Kris felt something hard poking him, it was Nicky .

'' Oioi wake up la, cute girl sia ! ''

Kris pushed Nicky's hand away and continued sleeping .

'' Hello , I'm Katy , and i transferred here from New Town secondary school as my parents wanted to have a change of environment , and my main hobby is swimming ! I hope to know you guys more, please give me your guidance . Thank you ! '' A surprisingly familiar voice rang out .

Kris shrugged it off and carried on sleeping .

'' All right, Katy, why don't you sit beside Kris, over ... Kris ! Wake up and complete question 1 to 10 '' Ms Tan warned in a threatening tone , as though daring Kris to go back to sleep again .

Resigned to fate, Kris lifted his head and looked at Ms Tan, who was at last satisfied when she saw that Kris' eyes were wide open and Kris proceeded to completing the questions as fast as possible, so that he can go back to sleep .

'' Creakkkk ''

Kris wasn't surprised to know that the girl who called herself Katy was moving her tables and chairs away from him .

Kris ignored her actions and was really irritated to have felt something hard poking him again .

It was Nicky .

'' Get off my back Nicky, don't irritate me anymore , I'm tired and I just wanna complete my work as soon as possible ! '' Kris whispered in a loud voice facing his paper so that Ms Tan would not catch him talking .

Kris felt something hard poking him again .

''Stop it la idiot ! ''


Kris felt something hard poking him again .

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'' What?!'' Kris turned and found himself face to face with Katy. Who had a big smile on her face .

'' Hi ! We meet again ! Under the same sky huh... ? ''

Kris was shocked and stunned for a moment.
Katy still had that big smile on her face.

'' Ringggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg!!!''

The bell to signify that lesson had ended and recess had arrived rang.

'' Okay see you Katy . Lunch time ! '' Kris stood up and started towards the door .

'' Hey, wait ! Can you bring me to a secluded place ? I want to talk to you '' Katy immediately replied .

'' What? I want to eat ! T-T '' Kris continued walking towards the door.

'' Hey Kris ! Why don't you go have a chat with Katy, I'll buy you some charsiew bao'' Nicky suddenly cut in .

'' Zzzzz . Fine . Follow me .'' Kris said reluctantly .

Kris lead Katy to the balcony beside the Art Room, which no one visits during recess because it is too far away from the main buildings .

'' Katy, why did ask me to bring you here ? '' Kris questioned .

'' I.... want a honest answer....'' Katy whispered in a shy tone.

'' To ? '' Kris pushed on

'' What do you think... Love is...? ''

''What...? I told you before, I don't know what it is and don't want to know . '' Kris replied in a stolid tone .

'' Lies..... ''

Katy's head was now lowered down and Kris couldn't help but feel that his heart suffered a few more slashes when he saw how Katy responded to his words.

'' What do you think... love is.... ? '' Katy repeated herself .

'' Don't know, don't want to know . '' Kris replied , without any emotions in his voice .

''Kris... be truthful to yourself and me... what do you think love is... ? I am curious as to what is your answer... ''

''SHUT UP ! I DON'T KNOW WHAT LOVE IS ANYMORE, I DON'T WANNA BE HURT AGAIN, I DON'T WANT TO REMEMBER HER .NO ! NO ! NO ! I DON'T WANT TO BE HAUNTED BY IMAGES OF HER AGAIN, NO ! I DON'T ! I JUST DON'T !

I LOVED HER SO MUCH..... SO MUCH....SO MUCH..... IT'S BEEN A YEAR, I STILL REMEMBER EVERYTHING SHE HAS SAID AND DONE . EVERYTHING ! I NEVER EVER WANT TO EXPERIENCE THE FEELING OF LOVE AGAIN! IT WOULD JUST BRING ABOUT MORE PAIN !

I CAN'T REMEMBER WHAT IT IS ANYMORE..... THAT FEELING... I HAVE NO WISH TO EXPERIENCE IT AGAIN... IT HURTS... IT REALLY HURTS AND SCARS MY HEART.... I FELT THAT I WAS DEAD AT THAT EXACT MOMENT WHEN SHE SAID

I hate you ! ''


Kris couldn't control his tears and was crying uncontrollably, his knees suddenly gave way and he collapsed onto the floor, he didn't know why he suddenly exploded , it was just all the emotions inside him which suddenly rushed out of him, Kris didn't want any of this to happen , and for it to happen in front of Katy....

'' So... we are the same...

I understand your pain. ...Why does love have to hurt?...... Why can't one's love be reciprocated? .......Why after all these years? .......Why? The perennial questions..unanswered and unanswerable...unacceptable...

one start with a dream, hoping it will become a reality, but all the time, the warning signs were there that it is only an illusion of love, for one cannot accept the truth, and as such, continue to live in that fantasy....

Until one day, that fantasy cracked like a glass, shattering one's illusions, driving one onto the knees, tears falling easily, finally realizing how foolish one had been and the wasted years...

The pain never goes away...it stays forever...lingering and haunting one...for being a fool in love...and vow to never love again...

'' Katy whispered, ever so softly into Kris' ear
Amidst Kris' tears, he didn't notice Katy wrapping her arms around her and that she was also sobbing uncontrollably....

At that moment, it was as though Kris and Katy's hearts, souls minds and bodies were interlinked and completed as they remain locked in an seemingly eternal embrace ....

Chapter 5 : Will We Meet Again....?

Beepbeepbeepbeep

Kris had thrown his books back into his bag and had placed his phone right in front of him.

'' New Message from 95201314 ''

Kris selected ''View Message''

'' Hello dummy ! You don't lie hor ! i know you just lucky ! Baka ~ ! So was just sleeping at the chairs comfortable just now ? ''

'' What the... why didn't you wake me up...?! I got scolded by my mother because of you ! T_T '' Kris keyed in, and selected ''Send''

Seconds later , Katy replied , with

'' Haha sorry la, I tried to wake you up ! But you were sleeping like a log ! ! Next time I make sure I bring alarm clock with me always to wake you up ! Ehhh.... your science good...? ''

'' Wa... i today just know you you want me to teach you already ? Can , 1hour $15 ! '' Kris replied with fervor and found himself smiling throughout the whole process of replying .

'' Win liao lor ~ ehh.... where you live ? Got girlfriend ? Or you gay ? Got work before ? What School ? What class ? What subject combination you taking ? You express or what ? You want go JC or Poly ? Or you don't want to study anymore and sell char kway tiao ? What are your hobbies ? You know how to swim ? Today your first time swimming there isit ? Why I never see you there de..? '' Was the reply that Katy had sent over within a few seconds timespan.

'' Lazy reply lah... '' Kris shot over his reply .

' Beepbeepbeepbeep ! '

Kris looked at the clock and realised that Katy has finally replied, after 1 hour .

'' Hey Kris.... what do you think love is huh...? ''

Kris was taken aback.. and he threw his phone aside and buried his face under his pillow .

After what seem like an eternity , Kris picked up his phone and keyed in

'' I don't know anymore.... neither do I want to want to know what it is.... so... what do you think it is...? ''

Kris hesitated for a moment and selected ''Send '' . .. . . .

''beepbeepbeepbeep ''

Reluctantly , Kris read the message and was not surprised to know that it read

Love is patient, love is kind.
It does not envy, it does not boast,
it is not proud.
It is not rude, it is not self-seeking,
it is not easily angered,
it keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil
but rejoices with the truth.
It always protects, always trusts,
always hopes, always perseveres.
Love never fails.

''

'' Haha.... that must be because you don't have a boyfriend yet...'' Kris entered into his phone, selected ''Send '' and laughed at Katy's naivety .

'' Whatever ! Bleh ! Hey, so when can I see you again.... ? : D ''

'' Blehh back ! Anyway...I'm sure we will see each other again de la Katy... After all... we are all under the same sky right... ? ^_^ . But i hope I don't see you ! I have to sleep le ! Goodbye ! '' Kris quickly replied .

After sending that message , Kris buried his head under the pillow and tried to get to sleep, but...

Kris knew that deep in his heart he was lying about not wanting to see Katy again....

Chapter 3 : The Rain

Or that was that he thought they would do.... !

'' Plat plat plat plat plat ' The rain was increasing in intensity by the second , within seconds, even with the tree's shelter, both Kris and Katy were soaked to the bone .

'' Oh man, what the hell is this ! '' Katy exclaimed

'' Follow me, i know a shelter nearby .Quick ! '' Kris replied .

They reached a small little pavilion near the entrance of the swimming pool and saw an old man sitting down. They hurried in and the old man suddenly said ' Young lad, if i were you i would give my towel to my girlfriend who is just as wet as myself ! '

Kris looked at the old man and was just about to open his mouth to tell him that they are not a couple when he received a disapproving look from that man.

Defeated, he handled over his towel to Katy , who took it with a big smile on her face .

'' Haha ! '' she whispered so that Kris was the only one who could hear her .

Kris shot Katy a dirty look and upon hearing that old man coughing, immediately turned back to look for dry clothes , and realised Katy was trying to contain her laughter .

'' Hey young lad, would u mind sitting down with your girlfriend and listen to what I have to say ?''

''Ye..'' Kris started

'' Of course not ! '' Katy cut in suddenly and totally drowned what Kris said .

Kris felt that there was nothing he could do but to play along with Katy, and sat down beside her

Kris felt something hard poking him .

He opened his eyes slowly and jumped when what he saw was his mother's furious expression

' Ah boy ! What are you doing here alone ! See la ! Always sleep so late ! Tonight you are sleeping at 10 P.M ! Let's go home now ! Going call police if still cannot find u already... ! 16 years old still cannot take care of yourself ! '
words streamed out of Kris's mother mouth like a machine gun .

When Kris was fully conscious , he realised that the rain had stopped and it was already very dark .

He stood up and realised that Katy was gone and that her script was clasped tightly in his hands....

''Hey Christina ! You dropped something !''Kris shouted over .

The girl who called herself Christina stopped and turned to face Kris.

Chapter 1 : The Fallen Sign

''Okay Ma ,I will be at the stall before 8 to help out , ya i won't be late la ! '' Kris said into the phone
'' Make sure ah son, you know I can't handle the crowd when it's peak hour. ''

Kris , a 16 year old teenager,looked up at the bright blue sky and reminded himself that reality simply sucks .