Cuxie: New story! And I know what your all thinking. I'm totally bashing almost every character IN the story. And that's not true! I have the utmost respect for this manga.

Kazune: And you love me.

Cuxie:(blush)S-shut up, jerk!

Kazune: Heh. You're blushing.

Cuxie:(punches Kazune)

Karin&Kazune: Hey!

Karin: That's my thing!

Cuxie: Whatevs. If you two don't mind I'd like to start the story.

Kazune: Well who's stopping you?

Cuxie:(glaring)Hmph! ROLL IT!!

I believe I have stepped into an alternate universe. Why else would I, Himeka Kujyou, be walking the empty streets at night in the rain? No friends. No family. It all happened so suddenly. And I still don't know exactly what happened to change everything.

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It was late in the afternoon on Sunday. I was baking something special for Sunday dinner. Kazune-chan was researching something. Not sure what. I was currently carrying a large bowl full of cake batter to the counter.

"Need some help Himeka-chan? That looks heavy." Karin asked sweetly. I smiled and shook my head 'no'. Karin-chan's been my best friend since I first met her 3 years ago. She's really sweet, but sometimes violent.

"Ugh. This is pretty heavy..." I grunted and heaved it onto the counter. But my footing slipped. "ARGH!!" I fell and hit my head hard on the linoleum floor. I heard Karin-chan scream, felt the pain shoot through my head and...then...nothing.

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"...eka-chan...Himeka-chan..." Someone's calling my name. It sounds like they're crying. Am I dead? I it's so dark. Am I in Hell maybe? "Himeka-chan...please..." the voice begged. It sounded like Karin-chan. "Just open your eyes." I did.

My eyes fluttered open and I squinted, adjusting to the light. "W-where am I?"

"Himeka-chan!" the voice screamed, I was right. It is Karin-chan. She flung herself at me and for a minute I couldn't breath.

"K-Karin-chan...!"

"Himeka-chan! I'm so glad you're alright! Kazune-kun! C'mere! Himeka-chan woke up!" She stepped away from me and swung open the door, shouting into the hall. A seconds later Kazune-chan appeared in the doorway. To be honset, I'm surprised he wasn't waiting here with Karin-chan. And he didn't look as relieved as I thought he should to know I was okay.

"Himeka-chan...are you okay? That was some hit." I nodded and absently reaching to touch the back of my head where I hit it. I felt bandages. My head was pounding and I felt a little dizzy. But overall I was just peachy.

"Himeka-chan!" Karin-chan cried hugging me again. She quickly wiped away some tears. "We were so worried!"

"Were you...crying...? Karin-chan..."

"Non-stop." Kazune-chan answered for her. He was looking at me...or rather, through me. My cousin seemed unusually distant. "She's been worried sick."

"Well can you blame me?! I thought for a minute she wouldn't wake up!" Karin-chan shrieked. She was tearing up again. Kazune-chan's eyes softened and he hugged her.

"Calm down. Himeka's fine now. No more crying." Did I mention they're dating now? Since about a 2 years ago...so...yeah.

And I'm ashamed to say I'm a little jealous of Karin.

But that's besides the point.

"I'm fine, Karin-chan. Really." I looked around and noticed I was in my room on my own futon. Something I probably should've noticed sooner. "How long was I out?"

"You hit your head yesterday." I felt my eyes widen. Was I really out that long? The view from my window told me I didn't wake up today. I woke up toninght.

"You relax, Himeka-chan." Karin said, breaking me from my thoughts. "It's late. You should get some rest." With that said, Karin-chan and Kazune-chan left, closing the door behind them.

Karin-chan was right though. I was exhausted . Perfectly ready to lay back down and sleep like I was yearning to. But I yearned for a long, hot bath even more. The water was running and I finally stopped to look at the clock. 11:15. Hmm.

I slipped into the tub and let the water run over my body. It felt so refreshing! There wasn't a better time at all to do some thinking. Not much to think about, but I was a little concerned about Kazune-chan. He seemed so distant. I wonder what was wrong. Maybe he found something in his research. I wouldn't give it anymore thought. I stepped out of the bath a little earlier than I planned. I'd had a long day.

I rearranged my pillows alittle before finally settling down. The cool sheets were comforting and I clicked the light out. Falling asleep almost immediately.

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Knock Knock. "Uhnn..." I soft tapping sound woke me a few hours later. 2:47. What would anyone want at practically 3 in the morning?

"Himkea...it's me." Kazune-chan? Getting up was a chore, but I manged. Still...what would anyone want at practically 3 in the morning? When I opened the door there he stood with the same solemn expression he'd worn earlier. Still looking through me.

"Kazune-chan...it's so late...I mean early. Is something wrong? He stepped inside, closing the door behind him. And locking it.

"I need to talk to you."

Cuxie: Don't worry! He's not gonna rape her or anything!

Kazune: God! Like I'd ever.

Cuxie&Karin: You better not.

Kazune: Uhh..

Cuxie: Heh heh...R&R plz peoples! I hope you liked it. I've been wanting to do this story for a while.