Kottan smiled, then she left. She took the long way to the park, getting rained on, but she thought, [i]It's worth it for Kai.[/i]
She saw Kairan and ran to him, her heart nearly bursting out of her chest.
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Ayo told Johnas, "Take care of yourself. And don't let Kottan sidetrack you. If you just tap your wrist, she snaps back to her task, because that lets her know there are some impatient feelings from you towards her." She pushed her brown hair out of her eyes and said, "You know, you worry me. Uh, I mean your ankle worries me! Don't put too much weight on it, and if it doesn't set straight, see a doctor."
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As Kottan hugged Kairan, Sephan's tightened on the trigger of his revolver.
[i]No,[/i] he thought. [i]I musn't- I can wait a few more minutes,[/i] he decided, glancing at his watch. The hands informed him it was 21:01- On a twenty-four hour clock as usual.
Twelve more minutes...