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Chapter 2: As far as I can tell, you're not happy at all…

In the morning, Benimaru awoke to knocking on his door. He got up sleepily, pulling on some sweat pants over his boxers. He had no shirt on-it felt too uncomfortable at night these days. He opened the door to a smiling Kyo, who just stepped in with Yuki along his side. Yuki looked at Benimaru with slight shock on her face. She'd never seen Benimaru in just sweats that looked baggy, plus his boxers showing under the sweats. She realized last, that he had no shirt on. They had really caught him off-guard this time.

"Gomen for having to see me like this." Benimaru smiled sheepishly, noticing Yuki's stare. Kyo seemed surprised, but not as much as Yuki had. He just smiled slightly.

"Are you up to kicking it with us today?" Kyo asked, sitting on the couch.

"Umm, well, I don't know…I've got other plans today… Benimaru trialed off, biting his lip. He was trying to decide whether to cancel his appointments that day or not…

"Like what?" Kyo interrupted his thoughts.

"You know, work on the music…" Benimaru lied.

"Aw, common, dude! You always say that…you've changed over the years. Ever since you got into that stupid college." Kyo pointed out, making Benimaru look down in slight shame…he couldn't tell him…not anyone.

"Sorry, but I can't…maybe some other time." Benimaru smiled slightly as Kyo got up to leave. Yuki followed, confused as to why Kyo was leaving so early.

"Right. Common, Yuki, let's go." Kyo headed out the door with Yuki while Benimaru stood there, thinking. Things had changed...but it wasn't his fault…or was it? He took the choice, so it had to be.

"Fuck…" He got ready to go to the park. He had realized that it was already 11:54AM…he could catch some lunch somewhere. He headed out, putting on his black jacket. He decided to leave his hair down today…after all, it was just too much of a hassle to deal with these days. He suddenly ran into someone.

"Where's the rent?"

"Excuse me?" Benimaru looked at the man, who had a small smirk on his face.

"Did you get enough money for the rent?" The man asked, crossing his hands. Benimaru's eyes widened. He had completely forgotten about it…he couldn't pay it…he had to save the money he'd earned last night.

"Kami, I'm so sorry…I'll pay you when I get enough, I promise." Benimaru looked at the man, who seemed to have a better plan in his mind. He knew it.

"You either give me the money…" He touched the blonde's cheek slightly, then continued. "Or you give me a little something in my office. My wife isn't here, anyway." The man smirked, taking hold of Benimaru's slender waist, but Benimaru pulled away.

"No, I'm sorry, but I'm in a hurry-maybe when I get back." Benimaru walked away quickly before the man had a chance to say anything new. He headed into the park, sitting where he always sat to watch…

"She's here…but I can't let her see me…not until I have her." Benimaru mumbled, a small smile formed on his face as she swung on one of the swings. He then decided to take a risk today-even if…even if she knew nothing about him. He went over to the swing next to her, and began to swing himself slowly. She looked at him, a sweet, innocent smile on her face…unlike his own…he was far from being innocent, and he knew it.

"What are you doing here every morning?" She asked innocently, looking at Benimaru's pale face. He looked as if he hadn't eaten in days.

"What do you mean?" Benimaru's smile suddenly faded.

"You're here every morning when I'm here." She replied, smiling at him. Benimaru had to admit-she was pretty smart.

"Oh, well…um-" Before he could reply, a woman interrupted him, going over to the girl, and embracing her for safety, afraid that the blonde man would steal her.

"What are you doing here with her?" The woman asked, looking at Benimaru in disgust. He looked like crap.

"I was just strolling around…I'm sorry if you thought of me other-wise." Benimaru smiled, then got off the swing. She had no idea who he was…and neither did he.

"Bye mister." The little girl waved, and Benimaru smiled-probably the first time since that year…he felt better somehow.

"See ya around" Benimaru replied, waving back to the little blonde haired girl. Despite of the woman who kept looking at him with slight disapproval at the 'See ya around' comment. He sighed, hoping to try and get some cheap food somewhere not too far away. As he walked alongside the road, a honk startled him from behind. He looked to see who it was, and to his surprise, it was Kyo and Yuki. They pulled up alongside him, and Kyo rolled down his window.

"What are you doing in this freezing weather?" Kyo asked, signaling him inside the car. "Get in." Kyo unlocked the doors, and Benimaru got in, shivering slightly.

"Where were you headed?" Kyo asked, looking back at him for a moment.

"Just somewhere to get something to eat." Benimaru smiled happily. Kyo noticed the tone in his voice…he was actually…happy. Other times, he sounded stressed out, and tired for some odd reason.

"We're goin' to get some pizza-I'll buy." Kyo answered before Benimaru could reject to the offer. Benimaru nodded, looking out the window. He knew this would start off to be a better day…he'd try to change, but there were no guaranties.

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Second chapter! So, what'd you think? Please review, and tell me what you thought! Yes, this is a bit mysterious, so if you figure out what he's trying to do and all-then you're a genius. Just guess…and I'll surprise you in the next chapters! Later, peace:D