"Aww is Thyme crying?" Kavin said as he put his arm around Thyme. 
Thyme pushed Kavin off of him. "No I'm not. I just got some dust in my eye." 
"Rosa, are you coming to pick up P'Mira later today?" MJ asked. 
"Of course, I've missed her," Rosa nodded. "I'm leaving now, see you guys later."
"Rosa!" Thyme yelled as he ran up to her. 
"Thyme, let me go explore around the school." Rosa said as she whined. 
"I'll let you go but I want to know something first," Thyme began as he came closer to her. "Did anyone bully you?" 
"Aww is my big brother worried about me," Rosa began as she pinched Thyme's cheek. "No one did, Thyme. You don't have to worry."
"I'm not worried, I just wanted to know." Thyme said as he slapped Rosa's hand away, 
"Whatever you say, Thyme." Rosa said as she walked away. 
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Rosa had been walking down the halls of Kocher High School going into every classroom. She didn't know why she was just aimlessly walking around the school but she just wanted to take a break from everything and everyone. 
Rosa walked up the stairs and read a sign that said, "Roof." She hoped that she would be able to think a little while up there. 
As Rosa opened the door she heard yelling coming from the roof. She ran quickly to see if anyone was hurt or in danger but instead she found a girl her age yelling loudly. 
"Stupid F4!" 
"You think you're the shit around here!"
"You're nothing but a bunch of spoiled brats!" 
"How could I not know the time difference between Thailand and France!"
"I don't want to interrupt your moment but...are you okay?" Rosa asked as she walked toward the girl. 
The girl looked over at Rosa and raised her fists up. "You're Rosa Paramaanantra, Thyme's sister! You're a part of F4 too!" 
Rosa laughed as she raised her hands up in surrender. "Whoa, there I mean no harm, I promise. Yes, I am Rosa Paramaanantra but I'm not a part of F4. Yes, Thyme is my brother and there's no denying he's a spoiled little brat but I've got nothing to do with them." 
"Are you lying to me?" The girl asked. 
Rosa shook her head. "Why would I lie, I've just gotten here."
"Oh gosh, I'm so sorry, P'Rosa," The girl began as she lowered her head. "I really admire you and I'm glad that I can see you in person." 
"Don't worry about it," Rosa said as she smiled. "What's your name?"
The girl smiled. "Gorya."
"Well, nice to meet you, Gorya. I can tell we're going to be good friends" Rosa said as she stuck her hand out. 
Gorya shook her hand. "Friends with you, P'Rosa? It's like a dream come true!"
"Yes, let's be friends." 
"I wish I could stay here with you, P'Rosa but I've got to head to my job." Gorya said as she sighed. 
Rosa waved goodbye. "I'll see you around then, Gorya." 
"Bye, P'Rosa!"
"Oh, Gorya wait," Rosa began as she waited for Gorya to look at her. "No need to use honorifics with me." 
Gorya smiled and nodded as she ran down the stairs. 
"Wow, it really is quiet up here," Rosa said to herself as she felt the breeze hit her face. "I think I've found my new hiding spot."
"It already has an owner." A voice said behind Rosa. 
Rosa looked behind her and unintentionally smiled as she saw the person in front of her. The last time she had seen him was ten years ago. He was quite tall and he had a smile on his face. 
"P'Ren." Rosa said as she stepped close to him. 
"I knew it was you, Rosa." Ren said as he stepped even closer to her. 
Before Rosa could say anything back the unexpected occurred. Ren had pulled Rosa into a hug making the girl feel nervous. She wasn't sure why she suddenly felt this way but she thought it was probably because of the sudden contact. Rosa's thoughts raced and she remembered the little boy who wasn't much for physical contact nor speaking. Rosa wasn't sure if Ren had changed but she hoped that everything in his life was alright. 
"You grew, Rosa." Ren said as he tapped her head. 
"Of course I grew, P'Ren. The last time you saw me I was six," Rosa laughed as she pulled away from the hug. "You're gigantic now."
Ren chuckled as he looked at Rosa. "You didn't tell us you were coming."
"It was supposed to be a surprise." Rosa said as she shrugged her shoulders. 
Ren smiled. "Well, then I loved the surprise." 
Rosa felt her cheeks heat up and she decided to redirect the conversation. "P'Ren, do you agree with Thyme's actions?"
"I don't like violence but I'm not one to meddle into other peoples business." Ren said as he sighed. 
"P'Ren, you're a part of F4 and you should try to meddle in to stop, Thyme." Rosa argued. 
"No one can stop, Thyme," Ren began as he noticed the annoyed look on Rosa's face. "Are you coming to Mira's coming back party?"
"I wasn't invited." Rosa said as she pouted. 
"Rosa, you and Mira are like sisters. Of course you're invited," Ren started as he laughed at her expression. "Does she even know you're here?"
"No..."
"Well, do you want to come with me to pick her up at the airport?" Ren asked. 
A sinking feeling washed over Rosa as she heard how happy Ren was to see Mira. She knew that Mira was Ren's first love but she didn't know that he continued to love her. For some reason, Rosa felt upset but she shut down those feelings when she remembered that Ren is her friend and nothing more. 
"Only if you buy me something to eat, P'Ren." Rosa said as she placed her hand on her stomach. 
Ren chuckled as he nodded. "Anything for you, Rosa."
Authors note
Hello again. So this is the third chapter of Out of Reach. If you have any suggestions or comments feel free to comment them. Hopefully I'm not going too fast. Thank you and until next time!
- Mari