Moving Forward

I sighed and sat on the couch then stretched. "Finally we are done." I said.

Kayleigh sat beside me and smiled then looked at me. "Thank you for your help. I really appreciated it."

"Ahh it was no issue. I actually like helping people sometimes." I said then rested my arm against the back of the couch.

She looked down and held her hands together. "You know...You aren't as bad as I made you out to be. Seeing how you go out of your way to help me so many times getting that furniture and having to fight that man to get a chair I wanted, it was pretty hardcore." She smiled.

"Yeah you better be grateful! That bruise was no joke!" I scoffed and looked at her. "But..you're welcome. Don't you go out there bullshitting, not without me anyway."

{Kayleigh's Affection rose by 68}

{Kayleigh's Affection Points: 371}

She giggled a bit as I poked her cheek. "I'll give you a call if I'm ever in the mood to bullshit."

I smiled as felt her lean against me. I looked at her then she held my shirt.

"I don't know why but...I just seem to like you now." Kayleigh smiled then closed her eyes.

"I've always liked you.." I said.

"Really..?" She opened her eyes then sat up.

I nodded and she blushed slightly. We just stared at each other then she began to lean in a bit and I did the same. We pressed our foreheads against one another then stopped. We were about to kiss then Kayleigh got embarrassed.

She pulled away. "Ahem! A-Are you hungry? Thirsty? I can make you something if you'd like! Know what let me make you something for all your hard work!" She laughed nervously and walked into the kitchen.

I watched her and placed a hand on my chest, feeling my heart beating quickly. I blushed a bit and looked at my phone.

"God...Why am I feeling this way about him..? I shouldn't feel this way. I have to tell him...I can't keep this up for longer." Kayleigh gripped her hair then slammed her hands on the counter. She walked out of the kitchen and walked over to me then sat beside me. "Leon, can I tell you something?"

"Y-Yeah go ahead." I said then looked at her.

"I...I have a boyfriend." She said then looked down. "He's from the academy as well and.."

I looked at her and looked at my Lover Finder. 'Why is she still available then..?'

"You will have to make her break up with her boyfriend." Kyu-Pit said.

I looked shocked by what Kyu-Pit said. "What..?" I said quietly.

"Leon, what's wrong..? I hope I didn't say anything that offended you." Kayleigh said then looked at me.

"Lust can be love but it is also betrayal. She's still available because she's fallen for you. You've spent hours with her, helping her, making her laugh, making her feel wanted, making her feel like she belongs. I mean look at your stats." Kyu-Pit said.

{Your Traits}

Love Traits

Lust - Level 5

Romance - Level 5

Flirtation - Level 5

Passion - Level 5

Luck - Level 0

Charisma - Level 5

Sensitivity - Level 4

Talent - Level 7

Personality Traits

Charming - Level 8

Funny - Level 5

Athletic - Level 5

Tech Wiz - Level 0

Tenderness - Level 7

Motivational - Level 3

Wise - Level 3

Rebel - Level 6

Intelligence - Level 4

Angst - Level 5

Mysterious - Level 2

Lucky - Level 0

"She likes you...but you have take action." Kyu-Pit said.

"You didn't offend me." I looked at Kayleigh then placed a hand on her shoulder. "Give me some time. Okay?"

I stood up and left the apartment then walked off. She looked at the window then walked to the window and watched me.

....

I sighed as I sat on a bench beside the Wellspring Academy then Feno walked to me and rose an eyebrow.

"Leon?" Feno sat beside me. "You're not looking to good. What's up?"

"The Game of Lust is getting more stressful by the second. I have to make someone break up with their boyfriend to continue the game." I said as I lit up a cigarette.

"Ah...The game can be brutal to you and the person you're playing with. Decisions actually matter." Feno looked at the sky. "Just be careful and not be dragged too deep."

I nodded and watched him stand up and walk off. I kept smoking my cigarette then noticed someone walk in front of me. The guy put his foot on the bench and looked at me.

"So you're Leon Gray...The man who was seen with my girlfriend on multiple occasions. The fuck are you doing with her? Why are you around MY girl?" He said.

I didn't look up at him. He gripped my hair then made me look at him. "What?"

"What? I asked you what are you doing hanging out with my girlfriend and you just ignored me." He said.

"Look I've had a long day. It'll be best if you got out of my face." I pushed him away from me.

He glared then looked at me then spun around and kicked at me. I caught his leg then pushed him away. I stood up and walked away. He ran to me and grabbed my hood then made me turn around and punched my face. I grunted and stumbled back then held my nose.

"So you really want to fight.." I said then lowered my arms. "I wasn't looking for a fight, but I guess there is nothing I can do about this one.."

He ran to me and went for a punch. I caught his fist then punched his stomach and he groaned in pain. I let him fall to his knees and I stepped on his head then glared as my blue eyes shined.

"It's fascinating how quickly these fights end." I said then placed my hands in my jacket pockets. "Where is all that bravado..? Just a second ago you were enraged...now you're trembling. What's the matter, Sen?"

"That's enough." Ms. Desiree said as she walked outside.

I got off his head then looked at Ms. Desiree. She looked at me then helped Sen stand up.

"Why are you two fighting?" She asked.

"Because he was with my girl! MY girl! Who do you think you are?!" Sen yelled at me.

I turned away from him. "Someone you will never be. Someone your girl actually enjoys being around. If you come near me again with that energy, I will not hesitate to kill you where you stand." I walked away.

Faylen watched from the window and frowned a bit then looked at Sen. Sen balled his fist and scoffed then walked back into the building. Ms. Desiree looked at me then followed me and stopped me.

"Leon. What's the matter? After that day, you've just been a bit different. Is everything okay?" She asked.

I looked at her then closed my eyes and calmed down. "Just been on edge. Things have been complicated."

"Leon?" A familiar voice said.

I looked in the direction in which my name was said. I looked at the girl and noticed it was Amy. "Amy..?"

She walked to me then hugged me. I looked at her and my Lover Finder buzzed.

{Girl Unlocked: Amy White!}

{Amy's Stats Acquired}

Name: Amy White

Age: 20 Years Old

Birthday: September 8

Species: Human

Occupation: Diner Worker

Status: Friend

Affection Points: 393

Intimacy: 0

Bust: C

Hobbies: Cooking, Listening to music, Taking Midnight Strolls, Gardening, Exploring

Favorite Love Trait: Charisma

Least Favorite Love Trait: Luck

Favorite Personality Trait: Tenderness

Least Favorite Personality Trait: Rebel

Favorite Food: Chocolate

Favorite Gifts: Stuffed Animals

"It's been a while since we last saw each other...I missed you.." She said.

I looked at her then placed a hand on her head and she smiled. "Amy let's talk...somewhere more private."

"Okay!" She smiled at me.

...

I leaned against a tree and Amy stood in front of me then she looked down. I crossed my arms and closed my eyes. "Why did you approach me like that..?"

"I don't know...I just...I've always wanted to see you again. I never wanted to leave you." Amy said then took my hand and got closer.

"If you never wanted to leave me you wouldn't have thrown me through those gates. You wouldn't have done any of what you've done to me." I said.

"I know and I truly am sorry. After I walked through those gates to check on you and I couldn't return, Jake and Ray abandoned me. Left me here. I guess that's karma for me." She smiled sadly and looked down.

I looked at her then sighed and crouched down to look at her face. She looked at me and kept holding my hand. "You got what you deserved...but I guess you've had enough of the silent treatment. I've noticed your 50 attempts to call me. Seems like you really do feel bad. I would like to catch up, but I need to handle important business. When I'm done, we can hang out."

"Promise..?" She asked.

I nodded then stood up. I rubbed her head then walked off. She watched me and smiled then wiped her eyes.

"Leon!" Amy called out.

I stopped and looked back at her.

"Good luck." She waved.

I nodded and smiled then walked off.