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Kaho pointed a shaking finger at him. Taking a deep breath to steady herself and her hand, she cocked her hip, lifted her chin and challenged him, "I'm betting everything (that I am). I'll follow you. I'll work hard to reach you." Len lifted that irritating but beautiful brow. "Of course I'm not going to be doing all this just because of you..." she faltered as he took a step toward her. Lifting her chin again, tears swimming in her eyes, her pointed finger remained up and steady, she said, "You won't get rid of me that easily."

That did it.

Len ignored her pointed hand and closed the distance between them. Her heart jumped. "I just bet you would...in two years." he smirked. She humped, tears no longer on the verge of spilling. But she couldn't deny that she was secretly delighted. He'd shortened her own estimate. Had she really improved?

"Or five," he suddenly continued.

Kaho gasped in horror. And then anger as she saw his smirk. "Hmph. Just you wait."

"I will."

She looked at him curiously. Len had spoken so softly. She searched his face. It held no arrogance, no scorn, just patience. The same one he'd had all those recent times they were together. Her frown cleared and she smiled at him. "Please do."

They shared no goodbye hug. No goodbye tears. But he did kiss her. It was unexpected for neither had said their feelings though they had only begun showing it. Kaho had touched her lips with shaking fingers. And she'd smiled back when he did. Len stepped back then. They'd waved goodbye. And then he was gone.

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disclaimer: I do not own La Corda.

note: chapter 64...ooh...I want it now! 63 is love! :3

~aya