I Never Knew

Chapter 4

(Jay's POV; song for this chapter: "Love Story" by Taylor Swift)

*I promise you, I will only use one other Taylor Swift song for this story! I just couldn't find anything else to accurately portray this chapter!*

"We were both young when I first saw you.

I close my eyes, and the flashback starts.

You're standing there,

On a balcony in summer air..."

The sun is barely topping the horizon, but I'm already up. And I hate getting up early, but this is just the way it is. I can't let my team see me dancing. At the same time, I can't not do it. It's in honor of my mom, wherever she is.

"...See the lights, see the party, the ballgowns,

See you make your way through the crowd

And say, 'Hello'.

Little did I know..."

I'm so pumped after last night. Nya and I almost kissed! And she didn't feel repulsed at the touch of my hand! That's definitely progress. I think hanging out at school today is going to be even better.

"That you were Romeo, you were throwing pebbles.

And my daddy said, 'Stay away from Juliet!'

And I was crying on the staircase,

Begging you, 'Please don't go!' And I said,

'Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone.

I'll be waiting, all there's left to do is run.

You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess.'

It's a love story, baby, just say 'yes!'"

From my spot near the back porch, I hear the door creak open. I quietly scamper away to avoid getting caught. I decide to hide behind a huge potted plant. Apparently, Sensei likes his shrubberies. Or maybe he uses them to make tea. Who knows?

From my spot, I see Kai yawn and survey the area. Then, he practically jumps out of his skin.

"Nya Smith! What on earth do you think you're doing?"

Wait...Nya's out here? I peek over the top of the plant to see her slowly sit up on a throw blanket. She rubs her eyes as though tired.

"Kai?" she asks.

"Why on earth are you out here with Lloyd?" Kai demands. He's on his way to waking up the whole monastery.

Nya shrugs. "We fell asleep looking at the stars, I guess."

Wait...are Nya and Lloyd a thing?

Apparently, Kai thinks so. "I told you that you aren't allowed to have a boyfriend. You're how old? Thirteen?"

She rolls her eyes, channeling the sass. "I'm sixteen and a half, Kai. Plus, Lloyd's not my boyfriend. He's dating Harumi. I told you that."

"That must not mean squat to him! I left you alone for one night, and you're already...well...you know!"

I turn bright red. So does Nya.