Everyone was splitting off, leaving me alone. I looked around, a little more than dejected. Maybe I could go grab something to eat and just wander around a little. But, before I could move, Ariel grabbed my hand and was leading me towards the food courts. She even payed for my enormous bag of fries. I smiled. She was so motherly, to me, to Asuka, to everyone. She genuinely cared.

We all ate in silence, so I let my eyes wander. I found Io standing in the park. She looked so sad, as though a part of her died with Seth. I had never been in love before, at least not the for real love that she and SEth had, so I wasn't sure how I would be able to help her.

If something like that had happened to me, I would just want someone to be there for me, to know that I wasn't alone. Standing up, I headed towards her. "Sorry guys, but I got to go. I'll see ya later, ok?"

Ariel nodded, as though she understood and let me go. I ran to Io's side and found that Gray and Dani weren't far away from her. Maybe she didn't really need me there then. I almost turned around, but I refused to give up. I sat next to Io and offered my bag of fries.

She glanced down at me, shaking her head. I just hoped I was helping instead of being a nuisance.

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