A/N: Okay, I usually make Ruki/Takato and Jen/Juri fics, but since I'm a fan of most of the non- yaoi and yuri couples, I've decided to make some people satisfied so they won't flame me as much (see reviews on Behind my Tears). There. A Juri/Takato and Ryo/Ruki. I'll probably make a Ruki/Lee fic sooner or later. Or now…
Ruki hated Ryo ever since the day he beat her. And yet, she loved him. His sparkling, happy blue eyes, and warm smile made her melt. But since they got together, the love only lasted for a short while. She can remember they day he hurt her so much it made her cry every night. This toughened her up. Only Lee and Ryo knew why. Now instead of loving eyes, a caring smile, and a gift-giver she always was, she was an ice-cold person whose heart was made of stone. No one could heal it. No one. "Except maybe Jen-Chan," she whispered under her breath.
"Oi, Ruki!"
She looked up. "Huh? What do you want, gaki?"
"C'mon, we gotta go," Takato, said to her.
"No one bosses me around, goggle boy."
"Well, then if you don't hurry up, then you just might be lost."
"I'm never lost."
Hirokazu, however, scoffed. "Yeah, right. You were just lost a few minutes ago; in your thoughts!"
"Zip it, amateur!"
"Who says? I'm the best tamer!"
She punched him in the stomach and kicked him where it hurts. "Yeah, right. Some 'best' Tamer you are!" she said as he left him with Takato.
Lee, being in the front of the line, shouted, "Hey, who's that?" pointing from far ahead.
Ruki saw a hint of red, but no purple. It could only mean one person. "Ryo."
Lee decided to shut his mouth and not talk about him.
But Takato didn't have a clue. "Oh, really? Hey, Ryo! Wanna join us?" His voice echoed.
"Sure! Thanks!" Ryo yelled back.
Lee nudged him. "Thanks a lot, Takato."
"What'd I do?" Takato asked, still not knowing what he meant by that.
"Oh, hi, Ruki," Ryo smiled.
Oh, I'm gonna kill you for that. Ruki thought.
"What's wrong? Lost your tongue?" he played.
"Shut up." Now Ruki was a bit mad…still.
"Look, can I talk to you for a minute privately?"
"No."
"Why not?" Ryo was now willing to get her back no matter what the cost, especially after what he did to her two years ago. He loved her so much, much more than the girl he used to be with: Melody.
"Just shut up!" Ruki yelled angrily as she punched him in the stomach.
"Hey, take it easy. I came to apologize."
"Well, apology not accepted."
Ryo sighed. "Okay…"
Lee looked at the two. They make such a good couple, but they fight 24/7. Maybe this is my chance to get Ruki. She's so beautiful…and nice, too. Everyone may think not but deep down, I know she is. I have a chance on winning her heart. "C'mon, we have to go now. There's no danger here."
"Good. I can might as well get home, relax, and not to mention, stay away from Ryo."
"Should I walk you home?" Lee really wants this chance.
"Um, sure." Ruki was a bit flattered. She was surprised that Lee asked her that question. "Thanks, Jen-Chan."
Lee smiled. "Your welcome."
Now this didn't get past Ryo. Lee…and…Ruki? Ha, right, like they'd ever like each other, but I must focus on getting Ruki back, I'd pay any price! Well, at least I have something up my sleeve that'll take action anytime soon!
Back in the Real World, Lee was walking Ruki back to her house. Sweet, isn't it? "Well, here you go." Lee smiled at her.
Ruki smiled. "Thanks, Jen-Chan."
"No prob. At least I got away from Shiuchon for at least a few minutes."
"Bye, Jen-Chan."
"Bye, Ruki."
As Ruki walked in her house, her mom was in a baby blue dress. This meant only one thing: she was on a date, and she had the house to herself because her grandmother is out as well!
"Oh, Ruki-Chan, I'm going on a date," her mom told Ruki.
"I know that," Ruki told her.
"Well, since grandma is out, I hired a babysitter."
Ruki's eyes opened wide.
"And since she's in Okinawa for a vacation, your babysitter will live here for quite a while, since his parents are in South America. They told me to keep him here until they come back. He'll walk you to and back from school! And let's pray to high hopes that you'll like each other!"
Ruki didn't think it would work out one bit, but whatever the case, she had to listen to her mom. I guess whether grandma is in Okinawa or not, I still have a babysitter…
The doorbell rang. "Oh, that's either my date or your babysitter. Remember Ruki, be good!" She kissed her forehead. Gotta go!"
"Ridiculous." She then went in her room to listen to her music.
Just then, a boy slightly taller than her came in her room. He had khaki, kind of baggy pants, and a red sweater, along with two suitcases. "Hi, Ruki."
Ruki's music was on so loud, she didn't hear a thing, until the boy turned down the volume. She looked around to find…Ryo.