CHAPTER ONE I DO NOT OWN ANY FUTURE PICTURES NOR CHARACTERS. WELL, I OWN THE OC. THAT'S IT.

I watched Mrs. Yun as she talked about AP calculus, and what would be on the next test.

My hand felt like it had a mind of its own as I wrote down notes so I wouldn't forget. My grades are my life. Without good grades, I would never get a decent job. And without a job, I wouldn't be able to move out.

The loud bell distracted my thoughts and I began putting my books away. As I shove my notebook in my bag, Mrs. Yun called my name.

She sat at her desk, with her glasses at the bridge of her nose. "Yes Mrs. Yun?"

Her hair falls over her shoulders in loose waves, the color of an Orange sunset. "Ayumi, as you know, graduation is in 5months, and people are getting their grants and loans."

My brain fogged and my voice turned to a defensive tone. "Shouldn't you be talking to the other students? I have a 98.8% in this class."

She smiled and handed me a paper. "I know. This is a list of scholarships that I believe you over qualify for and will definitely give you financial help." I took the paper and placed it in my bag, finding myself bowing in thanks. "Thank you. Have a good day."

As I try to leave, her question brings me to a stop. "How are things at home?" Her voice sounded as if she knew my real answer. I face her with an earnest smile. "Fine." Before she could ask anything else, I spin on my heels, and head to the door. I looked at my watch as I walked to the school parking lot.

"Hey sorry I'm late." I throw my bag in the open hood backseat of my best friend's sports car.

"No problem, I'm waiting for hojo anyways." He looked at me as he sat on the hood of his car.

Saito was a 'popular kid', almost every girl in school wanted him. The only reason we even talked was because we've known each other since we were 7. So in that case, hardly any girls liked me. And if they talked to me, it was to get closer to Saito.

Why did they drool over him so much? Well even I'm not that blind. He's a piece of eye candy. His shirts always defined his lean muscles, and his hair was spiky, with a natural bluish glow that tinted the black color. His eyes were a light brown, that looked golden when the sun was on him.

"Ayumi?"

I sat next to him and realized that he had been talking to me. "Sorry, what?"

He sighed and scanned the parking lot for Hojo.

"I said, Hojo will be with us all today, and I heard his girlfriend might go."

I blinked in confusion. "My cousin?"

"That's what he said last night."

"That's weird.. during Christmas, Kagome told me she had a new man in her life."

Saito shrugged and stood off his car and waved to Hojo. "Its none of our business," he said. I nodded and jumped off the hood.

"Looks like she bailed." I mumbled as I noticed he was by himself.

"Hey Saito." They did a bro hug and I found him embracing me. "Long time no see, Ayumi." His voice was cheerful.

"Hi hojo!" I hugged him back then walked to the passenger side of the black sports car.

"Shot gun!" I proclaim.

6:57 pm.

We finished eating and seeing our movie, so we headed back to the school so hojo could get his car and go back to Tokyo.

"So Hojo, when will you come back to Okinawa?" I leaned forward to look at him. He made me sit in the back, on the way back to school, since I had shot gun on the way to the sushi restraunt.

"Hopefully soon. Maybe Kagome could come next time. I wish she didn't have such a weak immune system."

I didn't say anything to that. Sunset was coming and I was definitely late. We arrived at the school and said good bye to hojo. Saito and I were soon alone.

"Want a ride home?"

I shake my head. "You already did so much for me."

"Don't want to go home yet..?" His voice went serious.

I shake my head again. "No.."

"Then ill stay with you."

"No, go home. I'm gonna go to the library and study anyways." I unfastened my seat belt and reached in the back for my bag.

"Your house is 2 miles away, Ayumi." He looked worried.

"I could use the walk" I smile as I pat my flat stomach. He rolled his eyes. "I'll see you tomorrow." I kissed his cheek then opened my door. "Thank you for everything Saito." I get out and shut his door.

"See ya!" He drove off and I sighed to myself. I turned on my feet and headed to my secret spot. On top of the gym. Saito and I would always sneak up Here late at nights to watch the stars.

When I reached my destination, I took out some paper and decided to let time go by and began making paper airplanes.

I did not want to go home tonight.