After a gazillion rides, Selena felt very tired and so did I. It was only 4:45 pm and we didn't have much time to go until we leave. I saw some of my classmates while we were here and eventually rode some rides with them. Like for example, I saw Daki and Nakime going on the same ride as us.

We were all tired, and Rui was even more tired. What drained out this guy's energy to not strangle a stranger?

"Alright, let's go," I sighed. Selena yawned. "Yeah, I'm tired. Let's meet Mr. Kuwajima at the gate," Hakuji suggested, walking in the wrong direction. "HAKUJI!" I gasped. "Oh, sorry..." he mumbled, walking in the right direction again.

My feet felt very numb so I asked if Muichiro could carry me. Luckily, he wasn't as tired as me so he carried me on his back. "You're light, Y/n," he said. "Oh‐" I sputtered. He chuckled and continued walking.

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On the ride to the hotel, I sat next to Muichiro. I was leaning on his shoulder. "Orlando is amazing, huh?" I asked him. He nodded. "It's beautiful," he said, looking at me. "But, you're more beautiful than anything... so beautiful I just wanna keep you in my arms forever..." he mumbled, kissing me on the forehead. "Thank you, Mui," I said, kissing his nose. He chuckled and hugged me.

▪︎▪︎▪︎IN THE HOTEL ROOM▪︎▪︎▪︎

"That was so fun!" Koyuki giggled. "Where are we going tomorrow?" Selena asked. "Universal Studios," I replied, putting my pj's on in the bathroom. They cheered. "I love Universal Studios! The rides... where we going after?" Koyuki said. "We're going to Epcot," Selena replied, "then Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom."

"I want to go to the Velocicoaster with Hakuji!" Koyuki squealed. "I want to go on all the Jurassic Park rides!" Selena exclaimed. "With Rui?" Koyuki asked. "...."

"What's wrong?" I asked, getting on my bed. "We argued... I don't know why..." Selena sighed. "What? Why would he argue with you?" I asked. "I don't know... it was about his privacy and everything. I regret doing that," Selena replied. Koyuki rubbed her back.

"Y'know, Rui is...." I said. "Mysterious."
"We don't know a thing about him until he says something," Koyuki added. "What was about his privacy?"

"So, we were walking back to our rooms until I asked Rui a question like, 'Rui, are you okay?' and he replied with a yes. I didn't believe it so I asked him if he was sure. And he said yes. And then I tried to make him face me and so I did but..." Selena drooped. "He pushed me away."

Koyuki and my mouth dropped. Push her away??? Unlikely for Rui.
"But it's my fault though. I... wasn't aware and I just wanted to know for myself, not thinking if he was liking my interrogation," Selena sighed. "It's okay," I said. "Don't blame yourself," Koyuki said.

"I should though!" Selena exclaimed. "I've done nothing for Rui!"
"That's not true," Koyuki said. "It is! I don't know why I even have him as a lover! I don't even do anything for him!" Selena protested.

"That's not true!" Koyuki said. "How so?" Selena asked. "Well, remember last summer? You were with him when Y/n was in that coma," she replied. Selena nodded. "But..." Selena mumbled.

"Doesn't matter! We'll have a wonderful day tomorrow!" I exclaimed. We chit-chatted a little bit more and fell asleep.

《NEXT MORNING...》
We all got ready and walked to the bus.

As we got on, Selena walked with her twin. Ugh. Drama again. "Are you okay?" I asked Selena. She nodded. Michiko sighed and walked with her to their seat.

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While we were on the bus, we all sang, # of bottles of beer on the wall. We already started over when we reached Universal Studios. We gasped at the sight of it. It was cooler than Animal Kingdom!

We got off and checked out our stuff. While waiting in line.....

"Rui!" I called. He turned to me. "What is it, Y/n?" He asked. "Why did you lash out at Selena?" I asked him. He was about to answer but Mei put her finger on his lips. "Why do you have to ask something so personal?" She asked with a smirk plastered on her face. 
I stuttered. "Well, last night—"

"C'mon, Rui-kun!" She giggled, grabbing his arm. "Let's go somewhere else~" Rui looked at me one last time and was pulled away by Mei.

I just widened my eyes, whilst gritting my teeth. Mei's been a female dog forever now. Even toying with Rui's feelings? I'm wondering if she is doing this to break our friendship up.

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Selena got off the ride. "Selena, what's wrong? Did somebody do something to you?" Muichiro asked. I nodded. Hakuji and Koyuki got off the ride as well. Selena looked up and hugged me. "I wish Rui and I never dated... should've stayed as friends..." she sniffed. I patted her back.

Hakuji tilted his head. "What? What did he do?" Hakuji asked. "Um... we argued... he said that I should just mine my own business and learn how to stay out of someone's business," Selena replied.

We all gasped. "You didn't tell us that!" Koyuki exclaimed. "That's because I was nervous," Selena sighed, letting go of her hug. "But why do you wish you never dated Rui?" Muichiro asked. "So it wouldn't hurt as much!" Selena said with a smile.

I felt a pang in my heart. No way.
"No!" I exclaimed. "You belong with Rui! He's just not in his right mind is all!" I remember what Miyuka said. That murderer had attacked Rui's family, along with him. Since Mrs. Tanaka made him remember such a memory, it's messing his attitude up toward us and his girlfriend. Even his girlfriend. His very special girlfriend. The one who'll do anything for him—

"HII!" Mei greeted. I growled and looked at Mei. "Whaddya want?" I asked. Mei grabbed Muichiro's arm. "Can I borrow Muichiro for a moment?" She asked, tracing his arm. Rui was next to her but ignored it. "Uh—" "Thank you!" Mei exclaimed, walking away. "Nope!" Rui exclaimed, pulling Muichiro away from Mei's grasp. "Aw... why not?" Mei whined. Rui sighed and walked away. "Wait—Rui-kun!" Mei exclaimed, trailing behind.

I looked at Selena as her eyes widened. Tears form in her eyes and they dropped to the ground. "Rui-kun?" She asked. "Rui-kun?"
"Selena!" Koyuki's exclaimed. "She's playing with your feelings!"

Selena scrunched up her skirt with her hands. "That's what I call Rui sometimes... he promised I can only say that..." she sniffed. "It hurts, doesn't it?" I asked. She nodded.

"Come on though. Maybe eating some sweets will cheer you up," I said. She smiled and nodded.