~*~ Ami Mizuno-Anderson and Zachary Coruni are destined to meet at least five times in their lives. The first time is when they are both around seven years old, and after their less-than-pleasing encounters, Ami becomes convinced that members of the opposite sex are alien creatures not to be trusted. The second meeting, Zach has matured (sort of) to become an insatiable flirt, while Ami is an introverted bookworm. Part III includes romantic inclinations, verbal sparring, and uncomfortable situations for both of them, but they finally begin a relationship based somewhat on infatuation, somewhat on a little more. Unseen circumstances force them apart, and Ami, deciding to take charge of her life, moves to Japan. In Part IV, she is engaged to Taiki Kou, slated to become a powerful business tycoon in Japanese high society. Zach, tagging along to support his brother, about to propose to his longtime girlfriend, is shocked when old feelings start to flare... And this is where the story leaves off...for now. ~*~
Part I
Chapter 1: Ew, Boys a.k.a. Incident at the Seashore
Part II
Chapter One: So We Meet Again
Chapter Two: Dancing Revelation
Part III
Chapter One: Icy Reception
Chapter Two: Up Close and Personal
Chapter Three: Heart to Hearts
Chapter Four: Pep Talks and Facials
Chapter Five: Boiling Point
Chapter Six: Setting Things Straight
Chapter Seven: How to Take a Compliment a.k.a. For Real??
Chapter Eight: Aftermath of a Kiss
Chapter Nine: Shattered Dreams
Chapter Ten: Paradise Lost
Interlude: The Infamous Parody
Part Four
Chapter One: Mirrors, Manners, and Mind-set
Chapter Two: Bluffs and Baggage
Chapter Three: Out of the Ordinary
Paths of Thorns
Infinite Ice
