Impossible

Chapter One

It all started in here, in a secretly large janitor's closet. Amu, Utau and I sat around a large table. Today was Friday, the end of Utau's three months with Tadase and the tasks Amu and I had set for her. Everybody else in school were near the lockers, which was way farther away than here.

I stared hard at Utau, and smirked, "I think… you should dump him hard, and wipe that dumb smile off his face."

After the words slipped out of my mouth, I took a slip of paper out of my bag and placed it on the table. My hand slid it over to Utau's direction, she scanned it with her eyes, and then coldly laughed, "That sounds just like you Rima!"

On the paper was a list of public places where she could give him the heart-breaking news. I nodded and looked over to Amu's direction. She was a big softy, but since she was shy and her natural instincts were to be a bitch, she worked well.

Amu blushed when she noticed me staring, waiting for a comment or a suggestion. She mumbled, "Um…"

Utau and I shared a glance, knowing Amu used to seriously date Tadase before this game started. Utau asked before I could, "Are you daring to skip…this meeting?"

She'd survived the past three months well, but now at the worst part, she seemed to be at her breaking point. Amu suddenly went cold, and yelled, "Hell no! Utau, he's a pussy, okay? Do your worst!"

I mentally apologized for doubting her abilities. Then Utau stood up from the table, and slung her bag over her shoulder. She looked utterly pleased with today's meeting; after all, the end is the best part, "Thanks, you two."

I followed her to the door, and heard Amu also get out of her chair. Before Utau could open the door, she turned around and her eyes lit up. I questioned her motives, "What?"

"Don't forget our meeting on Saturday, at Rima's house," she looked straight at me, and gave this big grin, "It's your turn, and I know just who to vote for!"

She giggled and left. I heard her footsteps fading down the hall, and I faced Amu. I reminded her, "Come on, Amu, we've got to see Utau in action."

Amu lost that façade, and sighed, "Don't you ever feel…bad for them?" Her hands tapped against her legs. Now that I think about it, Amu is only sort of a bitch in training, but a very good apprentice.

I thought over her question in my head. Would that natural response be guilt? Because I could laugh it off, "No."

Amu stared at me with these big wide eyes, not sharing the smile. I waved goodbye, and stepped outside the 'janitor's closet'. Amu followed me out, shut the door behind us and didn't say another word. We went in our separate ways, and I could only think of one more answer to her question.

Not when they fall for me so easily!

I caught up to Utau, and asked, "Are you phoning him yet?"

She turned and put a finger to her lips. A purple phone was pressed against her ear. Her lips slowly curved into a smile, "Hey, Tadase, can you meet me near the back doors?"

I could only hear a muffled reply, and Utau just nodded a few times. Her smile faded a little. I mouthed the words, 'What?'

"Sure, I will…thanks, bye," Utau hung up and slammed her phone into her bag. She groaned, "We have to wait a few minutes, he can't open his locker."

I nodded, "Oh my god, really?"

"Yes," Utau rolled her eyes, "He's weaker than you."

That was pretty pathetic. I'm weak physically and secretly strong emotionally. Nobody messes with me, because they think I'm cute. But a few girls, such as Utau and Amu, know better.

I looked around the halls, than back at Utau, "I should go hide now…remember, wait at least two minutes before – "

"Hey, Utau!" I heard a sickly sick voice from down the hall. Sadly, I had to look. Tadase came running towards us, madly waving his hand, "Look who helped me with my locker!"

A boy with a cute face and long purple hair walked behind him, not too enthusiastic about the whole running thing. But as he got a little closer, he smiled at me. I smiled back, "Hello, I'm Mashiro Rima!"

I gave a quick run over, and pretended to shuffle nervously. He stuck out his hand, "Fujisaki Nagihiko."

My eyes scanned him thoroughly, and they weren't burning like usual. He was, in fact, pretty good-looking, except for that long purple hair. Realizing his hand was waiting, I acted happy and shook it.

Tadase gave Utau a big hug, and when he did, you could see the difference in height. Utau was the way taller one, and her 'boyfriend' seemed like he was still in Elementary School. She looked at me, and winked. I smirked back. Then I realized Nagihiko staring at me, his smile was gone and his eyes were inspecting me very cautiously.

But the grin was back, and I had to worry that I was seeing things. I swear, I thought I saw him frown. He's too stupid, I'm pretty sure.

"Hey, can Tadase and I have some alone time?" Utau asked, acting all sweet and sugary. I nodded, and walked towards the door.

Nagihiko followed me, and we both said, "Bye!"

For a split second, I thought I saw some pink hair in the corner of my eye. I ignored it, blaming it on the colorful advertisements on the walls. I opened the doors and started to leave, when Nagihiko stated bluntly, "I'll walk you home."

"No, don't…I'll be fine!" I giggled, twirling for utterly no reason. I thought it was stupid, but all my past fake boyfriends fell in love at first sight.

He did that weird face again, "Bye." I twitched, but continued out with my plan. As we headed in different directions, I pretended to leave and turned the corner. Then I started to count, and as soon as the number 20 echoed in my mind, I looked back. Nagihiko was gone.

I quickly rushed back to the doors, and crouched down. Slowly, I peered through the glass part of the one door.

"Hey," I jumped at the sound of someone else's voice. As my brain repeated the word, I turned. My eyes locked onto my creeping suspicion, Fujisaki Nagihiko. He wasn't smiling.

I quickly stood up, and brushed my hair back into place, "I think I dropped something really important to me… can you help?" I gave him my puppy dog eyes.

He gently smiled, and leaned in close to me. I went stone cold. What does an actually good person do in this situation? Then he burst into laughter, and took a few steps back, "You are the worst actor, ever! Seriously, who would believe that crap.."

I spat back, "What? And your smile was supposed to be convincing?"

"I guess not," Nagihiko shrugged, then stared at me, "Oh crap."

Suddenly, the double doors burst open and Tadase stared at us, with tears in his eyes. I was speechless, surprised I'd let some idiot get me caught. Nagihiko just waved, and mumbled something awkward, "How are you?"