Author's note: Okay people out there! I've uploaded this edited version because the original one sucks badly! Admit it, I am such a loser. Ahem, anyways, please enjoy this. I've added details, so I think this will be longer than the original one… Think of them as 17 year olds? Have fun reading, ReiXRan and ReiXAya lovers!

Disclaimer: If Super GALS! Kotobuki Ran was mine I would've made Rei and Ran a couple, therefore thoroughly disappointing ReiXAya fans out there…

Notice: In this fanfic I made Ran and Rei schoolmates. Therefore…um…let's just get on with the story, okay? Also, this is mixed ReiXRan and ReiXAya because I don't want to make both girls such a (sorry for the word) bitch and so 'helpless'. Have fun!

(Warning: foul language, sexual implications, suicidal attempts, and others are present in this story.)

This fanfic is written for entertainment purpose only and maybe watching GALS! again isn't necessary. And the story plot is mine, okay? Hehehe!

Give Me a Chance, Chapter 1: Watching You

Tak, tak, tak…

"…that was so funny! The way that man acted so stupid… It's hilarious!" exclaimed the certain beautiful black-haired girl walking beside a handsome young man.

Tak, tak, tak…

Otohata Rei smiled at his companion—no, his girlfriend. She always seems to light his heart up and make him smile a little. But there was something missing. He couldn't find it. He would still feel shy around this young woman named Aya, but then, at times, he couldn't resist that sweet smile that makes him feel very special.

But…

"Well, we're here already…" Aya whispered, pointing out her small house. Rei had been inside once after school when the people around the house were gone. They had been in the living room, and if Rei didn't realize what he was doing (and not mentioning controlling his hormones), he probably would have a baby already with Aya.

The stoic boy nodded. He watched as Aya opened the gate leading to the entrance of the house. He waited until Aya was inside the yard and he waited for her to say something.

Aya shook her head but smiled. She leaned in and placed a shy kiss on Rei's right cheek.

It had always been a routine. Whenever they would date somewhere, they would talk about it until Aya gets home, and then she would give him a kiss and goodbye. Nothing could change that.

"Thanks for everything, Rei. I guess I'll see you on Monday?" Aya asked.

Rei nodded, not saying anything.

Aya giggled at how cute Rei looked and waved back at him before she turned around to reach for the doorknob.

Rei waited until Aya went inside the house and then he turned around with a shrug. Something was bugging him, but he couldn't place his finger on it.

"Hey."

Rei stopped walking when he felt a sharp and pointy object placed on his back. He looked back and saw a bad-looking man who looked like the typical robber. He looked forward and opened his mouth. "I don't have anything."

"Don't lie to me, kid. I've seen you in magazines and I know you are a model. And models have 'nice' pay, right?" the man said.

Rei snorted. He was already thinking about how to get away with this man threatening him. If only he could just—

"Ow!" the man shouted.

Rei turned around and saw the man wincing in pain and he looked at the 4-inch high heel sandal for the left foot. He smiled secretly.

Aha. I know who owns this thing…

"That's for you, idiot!" a very loud voice exclaimed.

Rei used up all his will power not to smile widely when he heard that very familiar annoying voice. He looked up and saw the girl that was too busy glaring at the robber.

Kotobuki Ran.

The man looked up. "Kotobuki!" he squealed like a girl—it was surprising enough that he was glad that he saw the immortal Kotobuki Ran.

Rei was about to say an insult to Ran but she jumped from the hindrance she was standing on and she landed on the back of the man who winced loudly because of the pain.

Why is she here?

Ran put her right knee between the shoulder blades and near the nape and she grasped the wrists of the man. "What is your purpose, huh?"

"He's going to rob me." Rei interrupted.

Ran looked at him then averted her eyes back on the man. "Why would you rob this helpless boy? He's helpless, you idiot!" she exclaimed.

"I'm not helpless and I'm not a boy anymore." Rei whispered.

Ran looked at him again with an annoying expression and sighed loudly for Rei to hear. She let go of the wrists and got off the man's back. She helped him stand up, but she kicked him on his butt. "Don't rob again, mister! If I ever see you again doing that, you know what will happen if it concerns Detective Kotobuki Ran!" she exclaimed.

The man ran away fast while crying, "Mommy!"

Silence fell between the two individuals.

"You didn't have to be so violent, Kotobuki." Rei said while he picked up the high-heeled sandal of Ran.

"Hey, hey, hey! I saved you, Otohata!" Ran reminded, snatching her sandal and putting it on quickly. "If I didn't come, you'll just be like a cockroach that has been stepped on!"

"You're the cockroach."

"I didn't say you are a cockroach. But then, maybe you could pass." Ran said and smiled at him. "Besides, I won't let anybody hurt you."

Rei was lucky he resisted the widening of his eyes. He quickly hid the surprise.

"You are Aya's boyfriend, her most treasured, actually. And since she's one of my best friends, I can't let her be sad…" Ran said slowly, and looked up at the bright full moon.

Rei didn't want to say something tactless. He just looked at the moon Ran was staring at and unconsciously stared at the moonlight beauty beside him. He couldn't resist staring and watching as Ran's eyelashes fluttered, her lips slightly pinkish and shiny because of the light, her skin looking so soft, and her eyes — they were probably the most beautiful part of her.

"I feel…jealous." came a strangled whisper.

Rei quickly looked up at the moon. "Nn."

What was she trying to say?

Ran stole a glance at Rei and she scratched at her nape in a boyish way.

"It's the first time I felt this feeling." Ran murmured and looked up at Rei. "When I see you two together, I..." she paused.

Rei waited.

"Forget about it!" Ran exclaimed, laughing rather nervously. "Just remember, take care of yourself for Aya, Otohata!" she said as she ran away from Rei.

Rei watched as the shadow retreated from afar. It made him curious on what Ran was thinking about earlier.

Couldn't sleep…

It was already 3 o' clock in the morning. But still, the brunet hasn't slept. He was still bothered on how Ran got there, when Aya told him that Ran was over at Miyu's and was going to sleep over because of a certain project.

Perhaps Ran was really good at sensing things? Maybe.

Rei groaned and sat up on his bed. He rested his arms on his knees, and stared at the picture of himself beside Ran, Aya beside him and Miyu, Yuuya beside Ran that was too busy putting her 'V' hand on top of Rei, making him a devil or something. His eyes stayed on Ran's face.

Is it wrong to have a crush on someone else when you already have a girlfriend?

That bright smile and beautiful eyes really reflect her personality. She was probably a little obnoxious for a girl, and she irritated the hell out of him—so why would he care? He's always pissed on very actions the girl made—why would he think something like that?

Why does he even waste the time responding and minding all of Ran's tricks?

Rei grunted softly and fell back on his bed and tried to sleep. When sleep was going to overcome him, he didn't realize that he uttered a name that he would probably cherish and love forever even though he didn't want to.

"Ran…"

Maybe.

"No."

"Oh, come on, Rei. Please!"

"I said no." Rei said emotionlessly while he cooked some bacon.

"Why are you so stubborn? It's only lunch. Lunch!"

"No."

"You're really a fucked-up friend, Rei." Yuuya whispered.

"Yeah. I am." Rei retorted at the phone, annoyed. He was restless, and Yuuya even called at 6:00 in the morning! "Listen Yuuya, I'm not in the mood meeting Ran and Tatsuki. And I want to have my lunch here."

"But Ran has something to tell me! And she wants you to come, too." Yuuya reasoned.

"Can't she just tell you over the phone? And why would she want me to come?" Rei asked, suddenly interested. He almost forgot the smoking bacon.

"I don't know, man! You really have to come and accompany me. Don't worry; I'll treat you to the arcade."

"Not interested."

"Ice cream?"

"No."

"Burger King?"

"Nuh-uh."

"Pizza Hut?"

"Nope."

"Ichiraku Ramen?"

"No—that's not even a real restaurant. You are really reading too much shonen manga. You might turn gay."

"Noooo, man! I like girls—just like Ran! Anyway, what would I do to get you to accompany me?" Yuuya asked desperately.

Rei leaned back on the refrigerator. He looked up at the ceiling of the kitchen and thought about some things. "Did you mention Tatsuki will be there too?"

"Yeah."

"Well then," Rei whispered, and slight smirk on his face. "You have to pay attention on what I'm going to tell you okay?"

"Sure man, just no bullshit."

"Heh. Sure." Rei said and looked at the mirror beside him. He almost wanted to punch his reflection because of the annoying smirk on his face that is rarely seen by people.

And so life—

"I SAID NO BULLSHIT!"

And so life goes on… I think.

To be continued...

Author's notes: Oh, a cliffhanger at the end of the first chapter! What is Rei thinking? I'll edit the others maybe later? Hehehe. Please review!