Caught in the Middle

Summary: Minako is not a one-guy girl, until she meets Andrew... unfortunately, her current boyfriend is one Darien Shields... the leader of Juuban's Blood Rose Gang, and he's very pissed at her trying to leave him... what choice does she have? Make her identical cousin take her place!!

Disclaimer's Note: Again, I find myself wondering what the use of these notes are... I mean... people already know we don't own 'em.. we're in a site called FAN-FICTION for Sock's sake...

Author's Note: ^^ I really should finish what I start before I start another story, ne? But just so you know... I think I'll stick with this to the end... too bad I couldn't with "Lives" ne?

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Minako screamed with anger, throwing all of the breakables around 'their' room. She had never been a one-guy type of girl... and it had finally gotten her into trouble. She needed to get out of the relationship before it completely made her insane!

'Come on Andy... where are you?' she thought, panicking as the clock on her wall began to mock her. It was nearly two hours past midnight, and her lover still had not arrived. Worry gnawed at her, and she began to wonder if Darien finally discovered their affair.

Then, something rapped at her window. Opening it, she found her lover smiling brightly at her. She couldn't believe that a guy like him could actually love her... especially knowing how she used to be. She smiled back at him, and let him into her room.

"Miss me?" he asked, his emerald eyes glittering in the moonlight.

Minako shrugged, and took off the hat that hid his blond hair. How she loved his hair... and his eyes, his lips, hell, she loved everything about him. Not bothering to give him a response, she merely placed her hands on his face, and gently guided his lips towards hers.

She gave him a soft, yet passionate kiss, and smiled. "How's that for a reply?" she asked softly. Andrew placed his arms around. Mina thought about life before she had met Andrew, and tears began to form in her eyes. She would constantly flirt with every guy she saw. Whether they were single, married, or homosexual. In short, she was a ho.

Her current boyfriend, was the leader of the Blood Rose Gang, Darien Shields. He was the hottest man she had ever seen, before Andrew, of course. Like every one of her conquests, she would stay for three weeks maximum, and then dump their sorry ass... unfortunately, she failed to see one huge error...

How could she have assumed that she could just DUMP the one of Juuban's most dangerous gang leaders?!

"Mina?" Andrew whispered, noticing her tears. He kissed her forehead, and drew her closer. "Don't cry, koishii... soon, we'll be out of here, and we can live happily in London..."

She nodded, sniffling a little. "I know... but whenever I think about all the things I did before..." she said, bowing her head in shame. "I just can't believe that I have your love."

"And you always will," Andrew replied. "If anything, I can't believe you're mine..."

Mina sat down on her bed, and thought about how they were going to escape. They had many possible ways to trick Darien, but she knew that it would take time to fulfill all of it, not to mention he would probably find them and skin them alive. Suddenly, all their planning seemed like dreams to her.

" How are we going to pull this off?" she whispered to Andrew. "It's going to be hell trying to trick your best friend!"

Andrew winced. Darien was his best bud, they had been together since they were in diapers. It seemed wrong to betray him... but he was in love with the girl, and what his buddy was doing was brutal.

"I don't know," Andrew started, "But I can't stand there watching him pretend like nothing's wrong... Best friend or not..."

Mina sighed, saddened knowing that Andrew might never be able to see his friend after running away with her. But did she really have a choice?

'No... I don't.' Mina thought to herself. ' It's either this... or I marry the insufferable yarou!"

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Andew watched his fiancee sadly, as she slept. He had been in love with the woman since they were in high school, yet he never had the courage to tell her- until now. He didn't know why he waited so long, maybe it was because she was too popular, too much of a goddess for him to reach.

But his best friend didn't care. He had risen up in the popularity charts long ago, and because of his wealth, as well as his family name, Darien got almost everything he wanted.

Darien Shields had become the leader of the Blood Rose gang when he was just 14. Having to live with a yakuza leader had given him leadership skills that led to more dangerous things. He was also a well known player.

He always had a new girl by his side. For a few years, Darien left Japan to pursue schooling in the States. So for four years, Andrew had to hold up the fort in Juuban. It also gave him the time to meet Minako. Sadly, when Darien returned, Minako began to pay more attention to the dashing, sweet talker.

Looking at the heavenly figure in his arms, Andrew sighed, reliving the more painful moments of his fiancee's life.

Minako had made a terrible mistake when she decided to play Darien. Andrew, having known Minako for a while, knew of her three-weeks relationship. And he knew that Darien and Minako's relationship wouldn't last long. She had thought that she would be able to continue with her life, having some fun with a new guy.

But she didn't know that he was the Darien Shields. For three weeks, she played him... and after that, she tried to dump him... but it backfired.

Four years from Japan had changed Darien. He was no longer the carefree playboy... oh no... he came back with a fetish for revenge. Minako had tried to gently ease him out of the relationship, but he gripped her by her neck.

It was then that Andrew realized that his love was in danger. Out of fear, the two kept their relationship secret for two years. They knew Darien didn't really like Minako anymore... but still he kept her. And only Andrew knew the reason why.

Darien wanted to make her beg.

'What the hell happened to make him like this?' Andrew thought, unconsciously tracing circles on Mina's bare shoulder.

Mina whimpered, having a bad dream. Andrew held her naked form closer to his, and whispered in her ear to calm her down.

"Don't worry, koishii..." he said tenderly. "We'll find a way out of this"

As Mina calmed down, Andrew looked outside her window, and found a shooting star. Rather childishly, he began to make a wish.

'Starlight, starbright, first star I see tonight... I wish I may, I wish I might, have the wish I wish tonight...' he started, and looked down at his fiancee. ' I wish Mina and I can find a girl who can finally right the wrong in Dare's life...'

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Author's Note: I revised it... I thought it would be better off starting this way first. Those of you who know what happens next... well... ^^ its not going to change, but its going to be a bit different this time around.

TBC