~*Kari POV*~

I struggle to make my way across a misty and colorless beach.

I remember this place, but I don't remember from where.

In the gray water, I see someone. A boy with shoulder-length hair and a hat. I know I remember him, as well.

As I try to approach him, I notice that he's yelling at me, but no sound is coming out.

Well this is great, I think. No color or sound. All I can do is walk toward the shouting boy. I open my mouth to reply to him, but of course I say nothing.

Soon, the mist grows more severe. It seems that I'm not going anywhere. I've been here before... But I was much younger, though.

The boy shakes his head and walks away.

I feel tears running down my cheeks. I can't believe this. Somehow being alone is worse than knowing someone is out there that you can't get to. Being able to feel emotions but not telling people how I feel is awful. Not being able to do anything, just standing there, watching what the world has come to, is the worst. I just feel so weak. Worthless. Helpless.

All I can do now is just crumple to the ground, sobbing.

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I wake up with tears in my eyes. After my terrible dream, I don't know what to do... It was just so realistic. I don't know if I can forgive TK. I mean, I know it was just a dream, but...

I just sit on my bed, deciding what to do, until I get a call.

"Hello? This is Kari..." I say into the phone, sniffling.

"Kari! Happy birthday!" A familiar voice greets.

"T..TK?"

"Listen, meet me at the cafe downtown at noon, okay?"

I don't answer. Tears are running down my cheeks again.

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"TK? Where are you, this isn't funny!" I exclaim, walking around in the empty cafe. "TK. The joke's over. I'm leaving."

As I exit the building, a huge "SURPRISE!" explodes behind me.

"Happy birthday, Kari!" I get spun around to see the familiar blonde grinning at me. "Long time no see."

Before I can think of replying, TK leans over and kisses me on my cheek.

Best present ever... I think I can forgive him.

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