Hi :D This is my first fanfiction ever. Enjoy!!!

Summary: Yankumi finds Uchi injured in the alley one night and brings him back home. Eventually their growing bonds leads them to find unexpected revelations. Meanwhile, Shin returns from Africa. What will happen?

Yankumi happily walked down the street. The day had been pretty successful. 3-D was turning better and better as each day went by and most of the students seem to have come to accept her as their homeroom teacher.

With the happy realization still lingering in her mind, Yankumi suddenly noticed yells and shouts coming from a darkened alley. In the growing dark, Yankumi could just barely make out the faces.

She reeled in shock as she suddenly made out the face of her former student Uchi among the unfamiliar faces. Surrounded by more than ten people, Uchi was sprawled on the floor, taking blows from the heavy metal bars and merciless kicks.

About to jump into the fray, Yankumi suddenly stopped as the group seemed to cease their attack on Uchi. She soon realized the cause as flashing sirens illuminated the darkened streets. In a frenzy, the group dispersed and ran in separate directions, leaving behind a motionless body on the cold ground.

Rushing forward, Yankumi quickly went to Uchi's side.

"Uchi.... Uchi.... daijoubu? Uchi!!!"

"... unhhh.... yan..ku.. mi....?" Uchi whispered before falling back into unconsciousness.

Suddenly jolting awake, Uchi vaguely remembered being beaten by the mob before falling unconscious on the ground... then a blurry image of Yankumi calling his name resurfaced in his mind. Yankumi?! What was Yankumi doing there? And where exactly am I? Trying to sit up in bed, Uchi winced as his body cried in protest.

A hand gently pressed him back on his back and a firm voice said, " Uchi, you have two broken ribs and a couple of nasty injuries. So don't move. What you need right now is rest. Everything is going to be alright."

Looking up, Uchi saw a familiar pair of piercing and strangely alluring eyes.

"Yankumi? Wha.... how? "

"Hai. I was coming home when I saw you in the alley. What were you doing with that group of people? What happened? Nevermind, don't think about anything right now. Just get some rest and heal your injuries."

"It's okay, I can go back to my apartment."

"In your current condition, I think you would collapse before even making out of the room. It's okay Uchi. You're welcome at my home at anytime. Afterall, you are one of my precious students."

Uchi smiled at the familiar statement that Yankumi so proudly emphasized everytime she would show up to their rescue. Feeling content and safe, Uchi felt a wave of sleepiness overcome his entire body and mind. Drifting off to sleep, Uchi caught a faint smell of light cherry blossoms and a sudden thought dawned upon him before he fell into the world of darkness: Yankumi was actually pretty attractive.

Sorry this is a pretty short chapter. Hopefully I will find inspiration because I have no clue where this story is going. Please review :D

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