Mishima Fay walked out of her building and took a deep breath. It was a cool night, and she was enjoying the serene calmness that it had. She clasped her shawl tighter, clutched her evening purse and got into her parent's limo. The truth was that she was supposed to go to a gala with her supposed fiancé, Atobe Keigo. I haven't seen him since the night I threw him out of my apartment.

She had asked her parent's driver to pick her up because she wasn't ready to face him, but she knew he was going to be there. How am I supposed to act? I really am totally in love with him. She touched her head in defeat and chuckled sardonically. I really am pathetic. Every guy I tried to look at, I would compare them, and every guy that approached me would flee because they thought I was HIS fiancée.

Finally, she arrived at the place. She thanked the driver and got out. Again, the cool night air entertained her senses. She was wearing a black Elgin Ted full skirt dress that ended at her knees with high heels. The dress figured her wall, and the only accessory she had on was a watch and a designer necklace.

She was greeted by a lot of people, and mingled around until she felt a hand hold her upper arm. "You've been ignoring us,"

Fay turned around and found her face to face with Jirou. She bit her lip, and nodded. "You're right."

He just eyed her, "You have your reasons to ignore Atobe, but what reason do you have to neglect me?"

You got engaged, she thought feeling the depression wash over her. She gave him a fake smile and titled her head to the side. "I'm not ignoring you."

Jirou looked at her, Fay-chan, it's so obvious when you're lying, he thought. He cleared his throat. "You know, he's more temperamental these days."

"I don't care," she replied softly knowing exactly who he meant.

They walked together to a table and sat down. "You shouldn't ruin the great friendship you have over this. I know that Keigo misses you."

"I don't care," she repeated. "and don't go demeaning my feelings. I genuinely love him. It took me a long time to realize it." she admitted, placing her hands on her knees.

He put his hand on hers and gave her a comforting smile. "With time you'll find someone who will return those feelings."

"Yes," she agreed with a nod. "You're right, however, I'm a selfish person as well. Sai is perfect for him, but I'm just not in a happy place right now so I don't want to be around him. it hurts me to play this farce relationship knowing that it's not real." She put her head on his shoulder. "It's cute how you worry about me," she joked.

He laughed and glanced at her seriously. "I'm still wondering why you're avoiding him. You can still be around him when Sai's not there."

"Because the selfish part in me will do everything in my power to break their relationship," she said coldly.

Jirou didn't say anything. He simply put an arm around her and let out a sigh. He realized that she really was in love with Atobe and she's trying to be humble about it, but there's a limit to one's sanity. "Can I hook you up with someone special?"

"No."

"At least give this man a chance." Jirou insisted.

"I don't want to."

"He's charming, sexy, handsome, and a lawyer."

Fay looked up at him. "Isn't that you?" she asked, holding his arm.

He laughed, but then looked at her with his serious 'lawyer' eyes. "Yes."

She smiled sadly again, but shook her head. "You're so sweet, but I would never hook you up with a twisted and ill-fated woman. Plus, you're engaged, no?"

He didn't say anything to that.

Fay smiled back at him as his arm came around her shoulders and they giggled like a silly couple. Fay eyed the crowd and began to wonder about each of them. She was trying to see where her mother was, she should be back from France by now, she thought. Just as she looked some more she spotted Atobe. She immediately moved away from Jirou and stood up. "Excuse me," she said quickly. "I need the bathroom."

"Hey, wait…" Jirou said surprised. Why did she flee like that?

"Jirou." He heard a familiar voice, as Fay fled. Jirou saw Atobe approaching their table. Jirou saw something in Atobe's eye flicker for a second, but he went back to his normal facial expression. "Did she purposely run off?" Atobe asked.

"I would think so," he answered.

Atobe clenched his jaw. He looked at Jirou with an almost glaring eye, "where did she go?"

"She went to the bathroom and I have a feeling she's leaving afterwards," he answered honestly. What a predicament.

Atobe didn't remark, he just left the table and walked towards Fay's direction.

Fay washed her hands and looked carefully at the mirror. She was contemplating whether she should leave or go back. Letting out a sigh, she knew she was acting like a kid.

She turned off the tap water and took a small towel, drying her hands. She moved her hair back behind her ear and looked at the mirror again. When she looked up, she let out a slight scream. Her scream was not loud enough for someone to hear, but it did startle the person standing behind her. "Keigo, what are you doing here? You scared me half to death."

He shut the bathroom door and looked at her seriously. "How long are you going to avoid me?" he asked angrily. "You think people are not already talking that you and I are not showing up at places together!"

"As long as it takes."

He watched her. "It's impossible, Fay. We have the same circle of friends."

She shrugged. "Then I'll get myself new friends," she said, walking past him, but he slammed his hand against the wall and blocked her path with his arm.

He narrowed his eyes angrily. "You're being a stubborn and a spoilt centric bitch!"

"I am a human being! I do not have to put up with you parading YOUR woman in front of me all the time! Think of how hard this is for me! You can't have your woman and best friend at the same time!" she snapped. "You can't have everything!"

"I am as selfish as you are," he told her bluntly. "I want everything."

"Stop it! Stop it!" she yelled, trying to slap him, but with quick reflexes he held her wrist. She raised the other and he held it as quickly as he had held the first one.

"What? Now you want to slap me?" he asked gently. "Has it come to this?"

Fay pushed him away, but he didn't budge as he still held her hands. "You're hurting me so much," she said quietly, as she stopped struggling. "The little things as how you look at her, hurt me a lot. So stop asking me to part of it.."

He didn't say anything, but put his arms around her and held her tenderly. "I really miss you."

She stiffened in his arm. "You need to let me go because this is mentally torturing me."

He wanted to say something, but he heard voices outside. In a second, he quickly held her and rushed into a cubicle, locking the door. "Keig…" but she was shushed as he covered her mouth with his hand.

Soon, the chattering of females was heard as they entered the bathroom in a herd.

Fay's heart started beating so loud that she was sure he could feel it, for he was holding her close with his hand over her mouth. Fay moved his hand away, making her look at him. She had been this close to him when they were 'pretending', but now it meant something. His musky scent filled her senses and she was feeling overwhelmed. I want him. I want to feel him.

As the bathroom voices got louder, she decided to do something stupid. She looked at him with a smirk, and grabbed his shirt, opening the first few buttons.

He looked surprised. "What are you…"

"Shh…" she whispered, placing a finger on his lips. "I always wanted to do this," she said in his ear. "If you want me in your life then I'm going to do everything to keep you away from Sai."

Atobe looked at her as if she had gone crazy. "What…" he began, but let out a sharp hiss as she bit him hard on his neck. He wanted to move, but she had her arms around him and it would've been impossible to do so without causing the others to know that something was going on in the bathroom stall.

He grabbed her waist so she could stop, but found himself gripping it tight because of the effect she had on him and not because he wanted her to stop him.

Finally, after what seemed like forever. She moved away and looked at him with a serious look. By now, the bathroom had calmed down and everyone seemed to have gone. "Let's see you explain that mark to your woman when you want to make love to her," she said, walking out of the stall.

Atobe swore out loud. He quickly walked after her, but she was gone. He walked to the mirror and swore again. It was visible. She had left a very obvious mark on his neck and he knew that no lie in the world would give it the perfect excuse.

Noticing that his face was flushed, he opened the tap and splashed his face with water. He looked grim at the mirror and knew that he was screwed. He had to avoid Sai for a couple of days if he wanted that mark to disappear.

However, he was worried… Sai seemed to be spending every waking hour with him these days. Damn you, Fay! You little witch… he thought, slamming the bathroom door shut in rage.

4 Days Later

Atobe sat opposite his and Fay's mother on Saturday morning having brunch. His mother looked strangely at him, "Keigo love, why are you wearing a turtleneck? Isn't it too warm?"

Atobe didn't look at Fay who was pretending that she wasn't listening to this conversation. "I've caught a minor cold."

Fay hugged his arm. "No need to lie," she said cheerfully. "He's just embarrassed. I gave him a love bite." She giggled.

Atobe almost choked on his coffee.

"Fay?!" Fay's mother said in shock.

Atobe cleared his through, "she's just kidding, Mishima-sama. You know how she tends to tease people."

Fay didn't comment. She looked at them both and sensed something. "So how come we're having brunch with the both of you this time?"

Both older woman looked at each other and nodded. "We think you've prolonged this way too far," said Atobe Ayako. "We want to make an announcement."

Mishima Hisa nodded, "she's right. We've been patient enough, but you two are not getting any younger."

Atobe was going to remark, but Fay stood up. "Give us a minute, please," she said, and then she looked at him. "Follow me." She walked to the other side of the restaurant.

Both women looked surprised, but even more surprised when Atobe was still in his seat. "Well, dear I think you should follow her and see what she wants to tell you," said Ayako to her son.

Atobe removed the napkin off his lap and threw it on the table, "che…" he muttered, standing up and going after Fay. He finally found her by the bar waiting for him. He stuffed his hands in his jeans and looked at her waiting for an explanation.

"I know you're not happy with me because of that," she said, pointing at his bite mark location. "Here's the deal," she said, looking at him evenly. "We either tell them we're getting married or we're ending this. I don't want to 'pretend' anymore."

Atobe raised an eyebrow, "you know you've really turned into a bitch," he remarked. "I do not like you one bit at all."

"Live with it," she said, walking back to the table.

He caught her wrist before she walked back. "What the hell's wrong with you, Fay?!" he demanded. "You're completely changed into an insane woman! You've become intolerant and bitchy. Are you trying to make everyone despise you?"

"I just want to be loved," she hissed, glaring at him. "It's something that you'll never understand. Now, let go of me," she demanded.

Atobe glared at her, 'then we are ending this." He said rudely, leaving towards their mothers.

Atobe Ayako and Mishima Hisa looked at their children. They knew that was something was up by the way their faces were.

Atobe sat down while Fay followed. They both looked at them seriously. Fay looked at Atobe. "Well…"' she said.

Atobe cleared his throat… 'As much as we tried, but we don't think this is going to work.''

Fay's heart was beating fast as she looked at both women.

Atobe Ayako sipped her tea gently, and placed the cup onto the holder. 'Who said this was a choice you had to make,' she said quietly.

Mishima Hisa looked at Atobe Keigo, not making eye contact with her daughter. 'This setup is not a choice you were going to have. This marriage is happening.''

Fay clenched her hands and looked at her. ''He doesn't love me!'' she snapped. ''I will not be in a loveless marriage.''

Atobe was taken aback by her outburst. This is more serious than I thought, 'If your plans were for us to get married then why play along with us?'

'We were hoping that you will fall in love.'

He stayed silent.

Fay's eyes flickered in pain. She sat down next to him and stayed quiet.

Atobe looked at her and knew that she was hurting. He looked back at the mothers. 'Why does it have to happen?'

Both ladies looked at each other, then Mishima Hisa spoke. 'We will explain another time. For now, you will need to go ring shopping for your bride to be. We are going to officially announce your engagement in two weeks.' She stood up. 'Come Ayako, we are late for our meeting.'

Atobe Ayako stood up and followed her, leaving the two.

Atobe Keigo was completely in shock. What the hell…. What am I supposed to do or say?! I have a girlfriend for God's sake… 'Fay…'

She stood up. 'I need to go for a walk. I don't want to say or think of anything right now.' She said, leaving him alone.

He was indeed in a predicament.