[Disclaimer: Like I said in my profile, I do not own the plot for this story. I'm using two different stories and merging them together along with a few things from my imagination. Do not harass me if you don't like the story or if you're not a Mimato fan. If you find it offensive, simply don't read it.]

Chapter 1

Dear God, this is a lie, right?! The first time I opened the classroom door, I realized it. There are thirty-nine boys and only one girl. Me. Is this place the backdoor of heaven?

I thought it was weird that my mom told me to wear pants underneath my uniform skirt, but not listening to her was a bad idea. I shook anxiously as I stood by the black board, my name written behind me as I introduced myself to the class. There were whistles and hooting all over the place. I had a bad feeling about this. I hoped that my skirt would stretch far enough to cover my knees. My mom said it would be a good experience for me but I knew better. Still, that didn't stop her from enrolling me into this school. Though she warned me not to be too stylish, it still wouldn't have helped in this situation. She basically just threw me into a pit of hungry lions.

I felt so awkward. Everybody stared me down from head to toe. I never was good at being carefully scrutinized. It made me nervous. Especially with all these guys in my class. I hope I don't get myself in any trouble. I'm probably only nervous because it's my first day. Soon, things will be normal. I hope.

"Class, this is the new transfer student from America. Be nice," the sensei turned to me and whispered, "You may introduce yourself."

"Good morning, my name is Tachikawa Mimi. I will be attending this school from now on. Please take care of me," I bowed.

Murmurs swarmed the room as the teacher assigned me an empty seat.

"Ah, a female student!"

"She's hot!"

"Hey, what color are your panties?"

One of the students leaned over the most handsome boy I've ever seen. He had straight and glossy blond hair and crystal blue eyes. His blond locks hung over his eyes perfectly as he sat on his seat, quietly, while leaning his chin on his hand. He was beautiful and he definitely stood out from the crowd. He was probably the most popular boy in school. How lucky of me to be on the same class as him!

That same student who leaned over nudged him and asked, "Ishida, don't you think she's cute?"

"Oh, you're talking about that one," he said as he looked away dismissively and closed his eyes. "She's not even sexy. What's so good about her? You guys aren't picky at all."

I felt my face flush in anger and my veins popping out of my temples. I completely misread this guy. Beautiful but incredibly arrogant! Who the hell does he think he is?!

"Mimi! Stop kidding around! I'm using my authority as class rep to tell you… you can't wear those underneath your school skirt! And you're not supposed to wear uniform sweater that's bigger than your size! They're against the school dress code."

This morning I knew better than to wear just my short uniform skirt. Yes, it was short. I pulled up my jeans underneath my uniform skirt and tied my hair up into a neat bun. I also made sure to wear the uniform sweater to cover my breasts. Surrounded with all those hungry male hormones, I'm about to be the most unattractive girl they've ever seen.

Stupid guys yelled out in protest as I entered the classroom. They all chimed in with the class rep about my chosen attire.

"You can't wear any legging or sweatpants underneath! You're only allowed to wear thongs with lace underwear!"

"Under special circumstances, no panties is fine too!"

I stood there furiously as a weird otaku-looking student with glasses shot up and said, "Wait! Cute underwear with images can also be worn!"

Clearly they're only high schoolers, and none of their ideas are feasible, but really!

My name is Tachikawa Mimi and I'm seventeen years old. As of yesterday, I'm attending a school that was an all boys' school not too long ago. Even though it's now a coeducational school, only the first years have female students. Up until now, my parents and I were living in New York City where my dad works as an executive of a big company. My mother decided she wanted to return to our hometown, Odaiba, and since my dad had to stay in New York to give the company running, my mom decided to drag me back and enroll me to this school. As it turns out, I'm the only female student in third year.

"Anyway, quickly take off those long pants for the sake of having this class see a beautiful sight!" The class rep yelled in my face.

"Why would I listen to such a perverted command?!"

"I'm just letting you know, it's for your own good! I can't be a pervert. I don't even like perverts!"

Frustrated, I raised my fist up to hit the class rep on the head when I felt a strong grip around my wrist and somebody's body pressed up behind me.

"So early in the morning and you're already causing a ruckus."

I turned around to look as I heard the same cool tone. "If you guys see her as a woman, then, being a man, I'm very disappointed in you all."

Ishida Yamato!! At the sight of his face, I could feel my veins popping against my temples. I hate him the most. He uses foul words and is pig-headed and is not welcoming at all! I yanked my arm away.

"So if I reveal my legs and take off my sweater, then I'd be more of a woman, huh?! I just didn't want to get cold!"

His face looked shocked for a second but then I couldn't believe my eyes. Did he just smile warmly at me? I could feel my heart beat faster for a second and my cheeks flush as he smiled at me. Suddenly, the door slid open and I turned abruptly to look at who it was. It was another handsome boy. Not shining-beautiful like Ishida Yamato but more like a down-to-earth. He was darker than Ishida Yamato with brown hair and chocolate brown eyes. My, was he handsome. I could feel my heartbeat quicken once again.

"Yamato, just let her go. Everyone just wanted to see her legs… since Mimi-chan is so cute." He flashed a bright smile that almost blinded me.

Yagami Taichi-kun! Today must be my lucky day! He's so kind-hearted, totally a hero and my savior. As soon as he entered the classroom, he helped me out.

"Good morning, everybody! Yamato, here's the memory stick you lent me yesterday."

How can Yagami-kun and Ishida Yamato good friends when they have different personalities? It's something that I still can't figure out. I watched as the two of them talked to each other. In a girl's point of view, those two looked like they're sparkling. They're both attractive in a different way and they're well-known by all the freshman girls. Freshmen really don't know how to pick guys. I mean I understand why Yagami-kun is well liked, but Ishida Yamato is only beautiful.

I got myself into the photography/filmmaking club. Since the president didn't know what my skills are, he asked me to create a portfolio and a video. I decided to go around school taking pictures and doing live feeds of everyday school life. One day, with video camera in hand, I went into my classroom only to see something I shouldn't have seen. Ishida Yamato with two other guys playing mahjong for money! Not only is he arrogant but also a scumbag!

"We were recorded! Quick put this stuff away!" One of the guys quickly shoved the money in his bag as he panicked.

I immediately realized the situation I'm in and quickly turned around to make a quick escape when the other grabbed my shoulder. Ishida only stared coolly at me.

"Excuse me, oujo-chan but I don't think you're going anywhere with that tape."

I freaked out. I didn't who these guys were but from the looks of it, they're seniors. Ishida Yamato's stared at me with cold eyes as he got up.

"Club assignment, huh?"

He walked towards me and leaned his arm against the wall behind me, his body close to mine as he spoke coldly.

"If a problem like this is left behind, I'll be bothered, you know?" He leaned in closer. "Give me the tape."

I didn't know what to do but his arrogance was really pissing me off. I didn't know what else to do so I let my anger take over.

"Absolutely not!" I immediately took the tape from the camcorder and shoved it down my shirt. I smiled at him triumphantly knowing that since he didn't see me as an attractive woman, he wouldn't be so motivated as to reach down my shirt.

He grinned as he looked me straight in the eye. "Tachikawa Mimi, let's make a bet."

"A bet…?"

"You wouldn't last long in a school full of hungry males. If I can make you rely on me and fall in love with me, you'll have to give me the tape."

"And if you can't?" I raised an eyebrow at him as I crossed my arms across my chest.

"Then I'll just have to ask you not to give it to anybody and to not speak of this again."

I scoffed. What a ridiculous bet. "That does nothing for me."

"Alright then, from time to time, if I see you in trouble, I'll protect you."

I blushed slightly as he said this and looked away towards the door.

"Fine. You've got yourself a bet. I definitely will not rely nor fall in love with you!"

I walked away as fast as I can, my chest beating fast. I can't believe I just agreed to that. What was I thinking?

Gym class just ended and I looked around to see if anybody was around as I entered the storage room. Since this school just became coed, there isn't a female changing room yet. It's really inconvenient but there's nothing I can do about that. I stripped out of my gym uniform and picked up my regular uniform. After I put my skirt on, I slipped on the white blouse and began buttoning it up when I shuffling and footsteps somewhere in the room. My cheeks flushed and I panicked as I tried to cover my chest with my arms.

"Who's there?!"

"I guess we were found out."

A pair of guys stepped out of the shadows and made their way towards me. I tried to leave the room but before I touched the knob, one of the guys had pulled me away from door. I managed to let out a short scream before that same guy covered my mouth with his hand and pulled me down to the floor. I started flailing my arms around in order to hit them but the other guy caught me by the wrist and held me in a steady grip. I could feel the tears well up in my eyes as they restrained me.

"At first we only wanted a peek, but you noticed us! What should we do now?"

"Well I guess we'll pick up where you left off. Take off her panties."

This can't be happening to me. I should have put my pants on first! I would've been able to put up a good fight but now, it's like I've served them a full platter. What should I do? I struggled as the guy holding my wrist with one hand searched for the waistband of my underwear with the other hand. My shirt wasn't fully buttoned so my chest was fully exposed.

"Stop moving around or you'll just get hurt."

The guy with his hand over my mouth yanked my bun off and my soft curls fell over my shoulders.

"Wow, you have such smooth and fair skin. Beautiful legs and perfect breasts! Why would you ever want to cover up such lovely assets?"

"You really are beautiful you know that. Don't worry, I'm very good at doing this. There's no need to be afraid."

I kept trying to struggle free as the guy unhooked my bra and began caressing my legs then my thighs. Being held down like this, I could only muster a whimper as I cried and cried. I couldn't scream even when I tried to. I just hope my muffled voices can be heard. Please, somebody, save me!

Just when the guy pulled down my underwear, the door swung open to reveal the shocked faces of Yagami-kun and Ishida Yamato.

"You bastards!" Their faces twisted into a fury as both guys let me go and ran out past them. Yagami-kun yelled out and chased after them as I sat there, sobbing, hands covering my face.

"Mimi," a warm voice called out softly to me. I slowly took my shaking hands off my flustered, tear-streaked face as I looked up at him.

"Mimi!" he grabbed me by my arms. "Are you okay?! Did they get to do anything to you?! You didn't experience any pain, right?"

His voice went from panic to soft and caring. I looked up at Ishida carefully and realized I had been saved. I leaned on him and cried in his chest as my body shook. He held me so gently and I could feel his warmth surround me.

"I was so scared! I thought… I thought nobody would come to save me…"

"Of course, you were taking your clothes off in a room without a lock, idiot."

I looked up at him in anger, my tears still pouring down my cheeks. "You… I'm already in this state and all you could do is criticize me!"

His hand held the small of my back as his other hand reached out to touch my cheek and wipe my tears away. "But… it's because you're an idiot, others can't help but worry about you."

His clear blue eyes looked warmly down at me as he spoke in a soft voice. "I'm sorry… for being late saving you."

Why is he being so kind to me?

"I-I hope this doesn't count as relying on you… for our bet, I mean."

"No… don't worry, this is a freebie."

My cheeks were more flushed but this time, it's because of him. I could feel my chest about to explode as he spoke so gently to me.

"Mimi, are you still afraid? Your heart is beating rapidly."

I looked away from his gaze as I tried to explain.

"Ah… it's because… Ishida-kun, you…" I panicked. I was at a loss for words. My skin felt hot.

His eyes widened. "Me? What about me?"

I could feel him examining me carefully. Just being under his gaze, I could feel my skin get hotter. I looked up back at him and met his soft gaze. Just then, he ran his thumb across my lower lip as he leaned in. I could feel his hot breath on my face. Usually he's so impolite but why? Why is my heart beating so fast? I leaned up automatically as both of our eyes closed.

Just when our lips were about to meet, we heard footsteps and both Ishida-kun and I moved away from each other. He stood at the doorway and stared at us. Then he started slowly toward me.

"Yagami-kun…" I realized my shirt was still open so I quickly pulled it together to cover myself.

"You're not hurt, right? Just now I was chasing those two. I wanted to accompany you a bit but…"

"There's no problem, Yagami-kun! I'm not hurt." I looked up at him and managed to smile. "Thank you both for saving me!"

Just now… Ishida-kun tried to kiss me… Why… Why did he…?

"Mimi, if you were with me, then there wouldn't be any problems."

What?! I looked up at Yagami-kun in shock. What did he mean? I looked over to where Ishida-kun's shocked face was then turned back to Yagami-kun's smiling face.

"If you had a boyfriend, then nobody would try to do that to you."

He's so handsome but am I really suitable?! I stumbled to find my words.

"Don't you want to go out with me?" Yagami-kun pointed a finger at himself.

"N-No, it's not like that!"

He turned to Ishida-kun with a bright smile. "Yamato, what do you think?"

Ishida-kun's face was blank. "If it's okay with you, Tai, then there's no problem with you two going out."

I don't like him, but why does my chest hurt all of a sudden?

"I'm going to go change first," and with that Ishida-kun left.

Yagami-kun blushed as he spoke to me. "Mimi… actually… all this time, I've been thinking how cute you were. You have a good personality too." He smiled gently at me. "I've always had a crush on you."

So that's it. I also have a crush on Yagami-kun and Ishida-kun definitely knew this. That's why he was so kind to me. I don't understand… I should be happy that the guy I like just confessed to me. So why does my chest hurt? I couldn't help myself, I started crying again.

"Idiot," he reached out his arms and held me. "Don't cry. From now on, I'll always be by your side. I'll protect you. So you only need to rely on me…"

Even though my chest was hurting, all I could do was nod.

[A/N: This is my first try since a very long time ago so I hope my insights and writing skills have improved. Please review and let me know what you think. Thank you for reading and I will try to update the second chapter within a week.]

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