Finding Rui

Author's Note: Hey all! It's my first time writing a Hana Yori Dango fan fiction. Please be kind if I don't get all the characters right. Ha ha. BTW my characters are based off of the Jap Drama, not the Manga. So they may seem a bit out of character if you've only read the Manga. Lol or saw the other versions too. I chose to write this cause it's my fave. Drama ever! Also I love Rui and I wanted to write a story for him. I thought he deserved a happy ending with someone, also I started to imagine what would happen if the Drama continued past the movie. Lol yes, I am very obsessed, but this should help me with that obsession. Enjoy and Review! Oh also I've always been a DomyoujixMakino fan, but I did really like RuixMakino too. Rui really melts your heart! Hehe.

P.S.: The setting of the time is January, just to mention it if anyone was curious. =D

Rui's POV

(Set up of scene, Rui is tossing and turning in his bed.)

That memory was creeping up on me in my dreams. It was Christmas Eve; I was at Makino and Domyouji's new house they had moved into in November. Makino and I were waiting for Domyouji to come home with his surprise gift. It was getting late and Makino had fallen asleep on me now. I wasn't uncomfortable by this anymore; I had been over her for a while now. I sighed looking contentedly looking at their fireplace as my six month pregnant friend began to snore on my shoulder. I laughed soundlessly; it was comforting that Makino hadn't changed at all, from the moment I met her. Then I heard the familiar footsteps of my best friend entering the living room. "Rui." He called softly.

I woke up his voice sounded as if it was right in my ear. I sighed feeling sad now; I was alone in my big empty room. I felt cold even though I had so many blankets on me. I really missed all of my friends; it'd been two weeks since I saw all of four of them. We were just hanging out like we used to before Makino graduated. I didn't notice that I was really alone, until all of them started talking about relationships! I was reading a book and listening to the conversation too. Makino and Domyouji were giddy as ever about the baby, they were a having a boy. Domyouji was more excited then Makino, which was a lot. Heh. Sojiro was going on dates with Yuki-chan but still seeing other girls too, he didn't want just one girl yet. Surprisingly, for Akira, he'd been going out with only one woman for two weeks. It was an American woman who barely knew Japanese. She was still better at it than Domyouji though. I told him that and of course, he pulled me up by my shirt and said, "I will kill you." But he let go and didn't stay mad for long, he had definitely grown up since he met Makino. Then she asked a question that hadn't once crossed my mind, since both my loves had never worked out anyways.

"Rui are you dating anyone?"

At first I just smiled like she told a good joke, then I realized she was actually serious.

"No." I kept the smile on my face; it really didn't bother me that I wasn't seeing anyone.

"Rui, you're going to turn into a monk if you don't get out more." Akira said concerned.

"Why don't you come out with us tonight for old time's sake?" Sojiro said hopeful.

"Mm." I nodded, it couldn't hurt I guess, I probably would end up reading while the two of them had "fun."

"No!" Makino said suddenly defiant.

"Hey, what do you care if Rui is with other girls? Are you jealous? Don't tell me you secretly want him?!" Domyouji was fuming.

"Dummy! Of course not! I just think Rui should meet a real girl, not just some tramps!" Makino then shuddered, as if she were remembering something horrible.

"Makino did you by any chance come to the club that one time and saw me-

"No, stop there! I already remembered the incident!" She put her hand up.

I laughed, "And Domyouji I don't want Makino either, since she's got so big she's not as cute."

Makino glared at me than puffed her cheeks out to look bigger.

"Are you saying my wife isn't cute?! Her being pregnant has made her more beautiful!" Domyouji boomed.

"I see." I laughed quietly.

"But really Rui, I still feel bad for hurting you. I want to you to be happy with someone." Makino started getting teary eyed, she was having mood swings all the time.

"Ah yes, Makino the heartbreaker. I heard you broke it off with Nishida-san, poor guy." Akira joked.

"Wow Tsukshi I didn't know you liked older men!" Sojiro laughed.

From there Domyouji started questioning Makino if she was having an affair. Ah, he was still so insecure, it's entertaining for us to see if we can bug him though.

I came back to the present and looked at my clock, it was only midnight. Akira and Sojiro were probably at that club with a bunch of girls whose names they wouldn't remember. My head was really feeling heavy, literally. I decided to go for a walk. I would have taken my car, but this time I wanted to use my legs to relieve the extra weight in my head.

The fresh air felt so good like a sweet lover, what's wrong with me? I've never cared if I had anyone, why did wake up feeling the opposite? I didn't even know where I was going and soon I found myself walking down an alley way. Right when I was about to go back home, realizing how ridiculous I was acting, there was a loud crash. Then I saw a girl with honey brown hair running frantically my way. Another stupid girl running away from a guy she didn't want. Ha me find a girl I could be serious about, there is no one for me. I should take Akira up on his offer on being a monk; I could get use to that. I was so lost in my thoughts I didn't see the girl crash into me and knock me down.

I waited for her to get off of me, quickly say sorry and keep running.

"Ow." She moaned, not moving still on top of me.

I coughed to get her attention so she'd let me up.

"Oh uh sorry." She replied quietly.

Just as I predicted, soon she'd be out of my way and let me be. I heard three men's voices, they sounded angry. Looks like there was more than one guy that wanted her. Yup girls these days, none of them were good. She finally got up stumbling a little almost headed into the wall. I stood up to see the men; they looked like they were from the mafia. She was going to have a tough time getting away, but she got herself in this mess.

I turned around starting to walk away; the girl was still stumbling around. That's when she stumbled my way and grabbed my hand running away with me. I was so surprised at first I let her pull me along. Then I stopped when we were on a street pulling her back.

"What are you doing?" I said calmly, but impatient to hear her answer and then leave.

She turned to look at me and I noticed she was wearing a striped scarf and coat.

"Well I wanted to slow them down I figured they'd get distracted if I dragged you along with me." She said as if it was the most normal thing.

"Oh." I said not caring and started walking away. She obviously had some issues and I wasn't going to be apart of them.

"Wait!"

I ignored her. She followed after me.

"Hey, I said wait." She pulled on my arm.

I jerked her away; not in the mood for stupid games.

She still kept after me.

"It was a matter of life and death for me, I had to do something. You just happened to be around." She said casually walking beside me.

"I see." I said not really interested in what she had to say."

"Hey, you can't just leave me alone out here."

"Why's that?" I said yawning already annoyed at her.

"Well cause you wouldn't be a good person, knowing that if you leave me I'll probably end up dead. Then tomorrow on the news while you eat your breakfast, you'll hear about my death and feel guilty."

"Huh." I said quietly. This girl didn't know when to stop talking.

"Sorry, but I won't let you leave me, I refuse to die tonight."

Then she jumped onto my back, I was surprised by her again and when I tried to shake her off I tripped over sidewalk. How many times was I going to hit the concrete with my body?

"Ah, sorry." This time she got up quickly, she was catching on…

I sighed too tired for this to go on any longer.

"Look I'll take you home, but that's all I'll-

I was cut off mid sentence by the sight of her as she fell over the side walk. She really must have been out of it, because she was knocked out cold.

Great, this is just perfect. I thought sarcastically as I home a random girl at one o'clock in the morning. I was actually feeling exhausted by the time I got home and reached my bedroom, her coat must way a ton. I unloaded my heavy "luggage" onto my bed. I was feeling too sleepy to put her in the guest room. I noticed her breathing had become harsh; I felt her forehead. Yup she had a fever. I never thought I'd be spending this night, or morning I should say, taking care of a girl I didn't know.

Once I got her coat off and under my blankets, it appeared she had started to relax. For awhile I just stated at her wondering why I'd ran into her. Or she ran into me more or less. I realized why I had been drawn to look at her scarf; I had the same blue striped one as her. Heh.

Thanks for reading the first chapter my fans! Lol if I have any that is! I always appreciate reviews too! =D