Hououji Fuu slowly walked down the street. Even though it was pouring rain, she still took her time. It was days like these that made her think of Cephiro. There was just something about the rain that made her thoughts wander. And, like they always did, they ended up focused on 'him'. She mentally steeled herself as she walked up to the school yard. ~Stop it. You are only hurting yourself~

School, for Fuu, was dull and boring, but fourtunately, the day always seemed to fly by. The lunch bell rang and she followed the rest of her classmates out towards the cafeteria. There was definetly a certain emptiness about today. She managed to drag herself to the table farthest away from everyone else that hadn't been subjected to the rain. Since it was an outdoor cafeteria, the wind was free to billow over the tables, and because of this, there were never really too many students who sat outside to eat. Except, however, the group of girls who just loved harassing people, and Fuu was usually their target. They always sat as close to her as they could without actually sitting at her table. They only did this so Fuu could hear what they were talking about. She frowned sadly as they started off with their usual topic.

"Saku!" one of them squealed, "Tell us about that guy you met!"

The girl named Saku started speaking, just loud enough so Fuu could hear. "Oh he's so hot!"

The other girls giggled.

"We were at the movies, me and Muzai. And there was this cute guy sitting in front of us-"

Fuu shuddered as a sudden gust of wind blew past her.

"And he started talking to us- And I ditched Muzai- and we went into the bathroom."

The ex-Magic Knight tightly closed her eyes and tried not to listen to the droning of the girl...

"And he was kissing me- and I was kissing back- and he wanted me to come home with him- and I totally blew him off!"

The other girls started laughing.

Fuu stood up to leave.

"Hey! Hououji!" Saku shouted.

She looked at the other girl with hard, emotionless eyes. "What do you want?"

"C'mere and tell us one of your stories! Surely you must've met SOMEONE that at least smiled at you." She sneered.

~Ferio~

Fuu's words caught in her throat and she exhaled sharply.

The girl sitting next to Saku smiled and flipped some of her dark hair over her shoulder. "Don't be cruel Saku. You know Fuu doesn't get that attention. She's too busy studying!"

The other girls broke out into laughter.

The wind picked up again, but this time Fuu's entire existance was warmed by it. The slow breeze engulfed her and a faint familiar scent filled her nose. She felt a presence in the gust, like someone was holding her, telling her to be strong.

"Ferio." It was the only word that escaped her lips.

The group of girls looked back at her quizzically. Fuu suddenly felt hot tears burning in her eyes and she ran back inside before the girls could see them.


Author's Notes: Bleh. Sorry I wrote this piece of crap. But I was depressed again and watching MKR. I dunno if I'm gonna continue this but review and let me know what you think, kay? Sorry this part was so short but thanks for reading it anyway.

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Tsume Ryu