"No way," Edward shouting, his hands on the table and leaning forward at Zero's face.

"Yes, way," Zero answered, his facial expression not changing as his eyes didn't leave the computer screen.

"WOOT!!" Edward shouted, turning around and giving a high five with the others - except for Zero, who hadn't moved from his spot.

"Finally, he's coming home," sniffed Akira, his hand on his chest.

"Not yet. We have to go there first and help Sir settle things," Lucka pointed out.

"Pish posh, a small matter," Edward said and grinned, his eyes twinkling, "It's even better. We can finally meet this Sari person. Dibs on being first!"

"No!" protested Yume, "You were first the last time!"

"You snooze, you lose," Edward snorted then his eyes widened as Yume attacked him.

"You can't be first if you're in a wheelchair!" he roared while trying to find an opening.

It didn't take long for the other two to join in the fray.

Zero, on the other hand, ignored them.

He didn't really care and let them all argue it out amongst themselves. The order of who goes first wasn't important to him. He was just happy that Kyle finally called upon them again.

While they were busy arguing, Zero already started on the preparations to go, putting himself on the list as the first to go. His fingers flew across the keyboard as he finalised the methods and arrangements and sent it to Kay.

A 'ping' sounded and his plans were approved.

A slow smile formed on his face.

Soon, they'll be whole again.

"Wait. What was that ping?" came a voice belatedly.

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"You know, it's been almost two years now that Kyle has gone off the grid," Dina said with a huge sigh.

Sari nodded, hardly paying any attention while she was doing her homework. She liked to do as much as she could in school during any free time, so that she had more time to relax at home.

"When do you think he'll be back?" Dina looked at Sari, asking innocently.

She hid a smile upon seeing that face scrunch up a bit, and the pen stopped moving for a second before she answered, "I wouldn't know."

"It should be soon, don't you think so?" Dina said while exaggeratingly spreading her hands up in the air, "It's been two years!! Two whole years. I wonder where he went. Studies? Sowing his wild oats?"*

At that, Sari did turn her head towards Dina, "Whatever do you mean? Sowing his wild oats?"

Dina laughed, waving her hand in front of her face, "Sorry, sorry. You're such an innocent girl. I shouldn't corrupt you."

Sari frowned at that and Dina sighed.

"Think about it," Dina said, rather reluctantly, "Kyle is from Country Tz. He's a young, handsome guy and according to the laws of his country, he's already an adult. You know, he can … *cough* … let's just say that I wouldn't be surprised if he's out there, somewhere, just having fun before he has to go back to being the Smith Heir."

"I mean, come on," Dina said with a wistful smile, "What girl would refuse him? I certainly wouldn't."

"I'm sure Kyle isn't that sort of person," Sari denied, continuing her work although her mind was reeling.

Dina laughed at that, "What? What sort of person are you talking about? One who hasn't had sex yet? He's a guy, for goodness sake! And remember that hickey he tried to hide? The fact that his own sister didn't see anything wrong about exposing it shows you what sort of life they lead?"

"Wild and free," Dina said with an exaggerated sigh, "Not like us, with a more conservative society. Mark my words, he's no virgin. He's certainly seen the world … and a whole lot of beautiful girls flinging themselves at him."

Dina lay on the table, but gave a side glance at Sari, noting with pleasure the way her face contorted.

Looks like her guess was right.

Though during the prom, they had talked trash about her already doing it with Rex, Dina didn't believe it had truly happened. Sari was just too naive and innocent - and from her interactions with Sari, it was obvious that she was still 'untouched'.

Dina smiled at that.

Of course Kyle wouldn't do anything to Sari. She didn't have much to offer anyway.

"He's a walking sex stud," Dina said with a grin, laughing at the way Sari's face turned deep red, "You can't deny that. With that perfect body, that gorgeous face …. Oh, man. Just imagining those … erm, lips are indeed hot."

Sari didn't say a word, trying hard to ignore Dina's ramblings.

However, she coudn't help but think about Kyle's past. Also, the fact that he seemed less 'touchy-feely' since prom. He has not kissed her since then, and the most he did was just hug her.

Has he already cooled down? Has his interest in her slowly die? Does he not want her anymore?

She blushed thinking that.

She remembered so well how his lips had felt and how she had reacted to that. He had stopped, and had even said he was holding back but now, he hadn't even looked like he was interested enough anymore.

No, it wasn't that she wanted to sleep with him but the fact that he didn't seem interested in even giving her a kiss made her a bit worried.

Dina was right that Kyle's lifestyle was completely different. Just how far had he gone with Samantha? Kissing, obviously … but what about that?

Sari gulped.

Could she ask? Should she ask?

Did she want to know?

Sari bit her bottom lips.

Perhaps she should be more pro-active?

Instead of waiting for him to make a move all the time, she should be the one that does so. Maybe he was just waiting for the right moment?

With that thought, Sari steeled herself to do so.