As usual I don't own Hana Yori Dango but all my praises to Yoko Kamio :)

To brokenangel09 and maomai thanks for the reviews! Here's the update! heehee! Read and review again :)

Chapter 2:

Soujiro and Yuki got out from their limo and started walking down into an exclusive 5 star hotel. Yuki was surprised because at the lobby hanged a huge emblem of the Doumyouji Corporation. Seeing her gape at the emblem, Soujiro grabbed her hand and said "Yes, this is one of the many hotels Tsukasa's family owns. Don't worry, just relax and don't be nervous okay?"

"I'm not scared because I know I'm with you Jiro.." Yuki replied lovingly.

Seeing her in a simple white strapless gown, Soujiro couldn't help but feel mesmerized and enthralled by Yuki's beauty. She wasn't like any other women he shared his bed with; she is this simple beauty that was pure and innocent. He wanted Yuki to stay this way, and to be his always. Giving in to his urge, he hooked his arm around Yuki's slim waist and pulled her close to him kissing her on the lips.

Yuki was shocked by their sudden kiss and after a few seconds of their intimate moment she pushed Soujiro to break their kiss.

"Hey.. I think we're being watched by some people Soujiro.." Yuki said rather embarrassed by their sudden public display of affection.

"It's ok, they just have to mind their own business.. Especially—" Soujiro cut his sentence short as he caught sight of their butler signaling them that it's time for them to meet his parents.

They were led to a big suite that has a huge table that could sit up to 10 people. Soujiro's parents are already situated at the center and when Soujiro and Yuki arrived, both of them stood up and greeted the couple.

"Good evening Mr. and Mrs. Nishikado" Yuki greeted them as she bowed to show respect and humility.

"Good evening Yuki-san" Nishikado Nanako said, her warm eyes showed a glow of admiration to Yuki. She admired her because she really changed Soujiro's ways. It was not impossible though but for her to not change her son even if she is his mother puts a pang into her heart. But because of this girl, Soujiro improved for the better and a miracle was born in front of her eyes.

"Come, sit and let's eat" Nishikado Takeuchi said as he replied to Yuki's greeting with a smile. He was glad to finally see her in person as all he could hear about her are praises from his investigators. He wanted to know about this certain girl who Soujiro was being serious with as he refused to marry someone he fixed for him. He knew that this girl was born in a simple family and goes to a simple high school. She was ordinary, yes, but was extraordinary to his son and he improved his ways and of course their business.

The couple seated themselves in front of the elders and started to consume the appetizer that was being served for them.

Rui arrived at Tsukushi's apartment and was not surprised by seeing it's empty. "Maybe they went out for a date again.." Rui thought. Almost every night that he wants to talk to Tsukushi he finds that her apartment is empty, and every night he waits for her and she would arrive in a black limo—Tsukasa's limo. He would feel pain, yes pain, knowing that he never got a chance to experience it with Tsukushi. But still he waits for her every night, and when she arrives she would tell him how their date went, how the food tasted good, how the ambiance was breathtaking and how she and Tsukasa fought. She would tell him everything with a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eyes. Just that scene makes him contented with his situation right now.

Suddenly Rui's phone rang.

"Hello?"

"Rui, its me. Akira. Where are you?"

"Why?"

"I need some help! I'm with my current fling and then suddenly when we're getting intimate, her husband arrived! I jumped from their bedroom and landed on her backyard 2 floors below!"

"Hai hai.. Where will I pick you up?"

Akira gave Rui the address and within an instant Rui left to his car and sped to Akira's destination.

After their dinner, Tsukushi was silent on their ride home. Maybe the past couple of months that she's dating Tsukasa really took most of her time. But she's not complaining though, every time they spent together is cherished by her and there has been a lot of bickering, shouting and kissing. She can't get enough of this Doumyoji Tsukasa. She recalled the first time they met; he was this obnoxious guy who was always beating people around in Eitoku high. Red cards were sent by him to a person who irritates him even in the most unreasonable reasons. He was a terror and everyone in Eitoku worships him because of his stature and of course fearing him as to they might get beaten up if they disobey him. She was the only person and a girl mind you, who finally stood up against this holy Doumyoji. It was a fierce battle, getting beaten up by everyone at school and almost being raped if she hadn't been saved by Rui.

"Makino, what are you thinking? You seem to be so serious all of a sudden" Tsukasa asked as he was wondering her quietness throughout the trip. "Didn't she like the food?" he thought, but her reaction before was the same every time he would treat her for dinner. Smiling at how great the food was.

"Iie.. I was just reminiscing about your terror days in Eitoku.. How you tortured me and all.." Tsukushi replied and smiled as Tsukasa showed a startled look on his face.

"Why are you thinking about it now?"

"I don't know. I just thought of all the hardships you made your girlfriend went through" Tsukushi pouted, trying to make Tsukasa feel guilty about what he did. She just wants to play with his emotions right now.

"I already apologized to you didn't I?" Tsukasa replied with a hint of arrogance and stubbornness in his voice.

"Baka! You didn't experience all those wounds and bruises like I did!"

"Hey! I suffered too when I was beaten down by Sakurako's gang after that!"

"Fine! Fine!" Tsukushi retorted as she knew Tsukasa did have a point.

"Don't worry, I promise no more red tags for anyone" Tsukasa humbly stated, so as to prevent any more injuries.

Tsukushi smiled as she knew Tsukasa wouldn't do those things anymore. "Arigato" she said as she placed a small kiss on his cheek making him blush at Tsukushi's sweetness.

They arrived at Tsukushi's apartment and said their goodbyes and goodnights to each other, what was surprising though was that Tsukasa only gave Tsukushi a small kiss on the cheek as he made his way back to his limo to go home.

"What the hell was that? Is that my goodnight kiss?" Tsukushi thought. It was strange because all of Tsukasa's goodnight kisses would be on her lips, and most of the time she has to break it off or else it would go on for hours. "Maybe he's just tired? Or he's having a stomachache that's why he hurries to go home.." Tsukushi giggled at the thought of it.

On his way back to the Doumyoji mansion, Tsukasa smiled to himself.

"I know Makino's thinking about it. Hehe part 2 of my plan is starting now.."

Tsukushi walked up to her apartment and wondered why Rui wasn't there. Usually when she arrives after her dinner with Tsukasa, she would see Rui waiting for her at one corner wherein Tsukasa wouldn't see him. She knows he's going to have a fit of jealousy and doubt because of Rui's closeness with her. He's still not secured of their relationship, maybe because they haven't done it yet? Everything was taking its toll on Tsukushi that she flopped down on her bed and immediately fell asleep because of exhaustion.

"Arigato Rui.." Akira stated as he was dressing and fixing himself up at the passenger seat of Rui's Ferrari.

"Hai.. Hai.. But you still gave me a headache.."

"Look, I owe you one okay?" Akira smiled knowing this sleepy friend of his just passed his opportunity to talk to Makino by saving his neck.

"Listen, why don't I treat you for a drink? It's the least I could do for taking your time."

"I still have to sleep you know that." Rui yawned after it.

Rui dropped of Akira and sped towards his mansion to go to his long awaited sleep. He knows that Makino arrived at her apartment already and he doesn't want to disturb her anymore. "I'll just visit you tomorrow at Eitoku Makino.." Rui thought as he smiled and made his way to his room.

Akira on the other hand didn't know where to go to. Soujiro was on his family gathering with Yuki and Doumyoji would be at his mansion and he doesn't want to ruin Tsukasa's good mood right now. All the while, someone walked over to Akira with a full smile on her face.

"Akira-kun!" Sakurako smiled as sweetly as she can to the unsuspecting victim.

"Sakurako! What are you doing here??" Akira questioned her. He knows that this psychopath just wants some company like him but he is not this desperate to spend some time with this girl.

"Well, I see you're lonesome tonight, so I wanted to ask if you wanted to spend it with me!" Sakurako giggled as she embraced Akira's arm like she's not letting him go that easily.

Seeing he has no other choice, Akira agreed. "Ok ok. Just don't squeeze my arm like that. Sheesh!"

Tsukushi awoke to the sound of her alarm clock, it's a good thing she set it up or else she would be late for school. Picking up her phone, she read a text from Tsukasa saying:

"Makino, I won't be able to pick you up today, something came up and I have some important business to attend to. Now, don't be late for school or else!" – Tsukasa

That idiot! Makino thought, well not that she needs a ride to school everyday but it has become a habit that sometimes she just wants some time alone. She misses the mornings wherein she would just walk to school and enjoy the sunny weather than to be in an air-conditioned limo with Tsukasa bickering about stuff. But of course, every moment she spends with Tsukasa, she wouldn't trade it for anything in this world. Suddenly Tsukushi's phone rang.

"Moshi moshi?" Tsukushi answered wondering who was calling her this early.

"Tsukushi-chan? It's Tsubaki."

"Oh! Onee-san! What's up?" Tsukushi wonders what could be important as Tsubaki called her up unexpectedly.

"I have a favor to ask of you, I will be spending some time in Japan this past few weeks and I missed you! Is it okay if you could live at the mansion while I'm there? The businesses I have to attend to can take quite some time and I really want to spend my free time with you, so I came up with the idea of you living at the mansion while I'm there so we could talk freely. It's like having a slumber party! Only it would last for a few weeks. Please Tsukushi-chan?" Tsubaki stated without a break. Tsukushi could sense that Tsubaki was like pleading her to agree with her idea, she could tell from her voice. She missed Onee-san too, but she doesn't know if that close to Tsukasa would be okay, remembering what just happened in Tsukasa's limo.

"Ano.. I'll think about it Onee-san.."

"Come on Tsukushi! Are you worrying about my stupid brother? Don't worry about it, I'm not going to intrude in your private business.. hehe! So I'm expecting you tonight at the mansion ok? Don't worry Tsukushi-chan you don't have to bring stuff, you already have some clothes there. See you tonight! Ja ne!" With that Tsubaki ended her call.

Sensing that it's already too late to back up now, Tsukushi just went to the bathroom to get ready for school. "This is going to be a long day" she thought.

She just walked out of her apartment when she heard her name being called out.

"Ma-ki-no" she heard a familiar voice came from her back.

"Rui!" exclaimed Tsukushi. She was a bit glad that her close friend showed up.

"I came here to pick you up. Tsukasa called asking me to get you to school safe and sound." Rui explained, he wasn't sure about the word 'safe' though. Although he's not going to let anything happen to Tsukushi, he's not sure if he could control his feeling towards her when they're alone.

"Aah.. Well, it's too bad my 'walk' won't come true today" Tsukushi thought aloud.

"Walk? What walk?" inquired Rui. What could Makino be thinking? Is she thinking about having a walk with Tsukasa? Like he would walk, Rui thought smiling to himself.

"Nothing, I just missed walking to school that's all. Ever since Tsukasa and I became official, he's been picking me up every morning to drop me at Eitoku." Makino sighed. "Well, it's not that I'm depending on him already, but you know me Rui, I don't want to get used to it."

Sensing Makino's thoughts and of course as Rui would do, he wants to give Makino everything she wishes. So out of the blue he signaled his driver (he took his limo not his Ferrari) to go on and the driver left them there.

"So let's take your walk Makino" Rui said as he smiled at the wide-eyed Tsukushi.

Together they walked to Eitoku, smiling and laughing about Akira's adventure the night before. Rui told Makino about it and she was laughing so hard they didn't notice a black car that was situated at a corner not far from them. Little did they know that Doumyoji was in it and observing their behavior.

This was part of Doumyoji's plan, but of course he can't help but feel a little bit jealous of Rui and Tsukushi's situation right now. She never laughed that hard when she was with him. But he knows that this is not the time to be distracted.

Arriving at Tsukushi's building, Rui stopped by the door and waved goodbye to Tsukushi.

"Are you guys coming at the lounge later?" asked Tsukushi. She wants to meet Akira and rub his misadventure to him straight to his face.

"Maybe." Rui said. With a smile he walked towards the gate and saw a guy dressed in a black suit that was crouching in the bushes with binoculars stuck on his face.

"Tsukasa what the hell are you doing?" Rui asked, shocked by his friends behavior. He wasn't busy at all, Rui thought. Then why did he let him walk with Makino to school and not himself? But instead he was observing their every move!

"Oi! Rui!" a shocked Tsukasa blurted out. He stood up suddenly by Rui's inquiry that he dropped his binoculars as if it weren't his in the first place. "Umm Rui! Ahh… I was just passing by!... and.. I thought of just a…. taking a peek here… Ah yes! That's it! I was just taking a peek, uhm, well.. see you later at lunch!" and with that Tsukasa just quickly strode off to the near building saying he still have classes.

"Something's going on.." Rui sighed, as he walked towards his favorite place, the emergency staircase, as usual, to sleep.

The school bell rang signaling that its time for the students to take their lunch. After a few minutes, a commotion can be heard coming from the school cafeteria. Tsukushi having a minor headache from her Calculus class wondered what could cause it, and a simple answer sprang to her mind – F4.

"Wow! I can't believe the F4 is here!" squealed a girl with glasses.

"And all of them are here! I wish I should've bought the new make-up from Chanel if I knew about this!" said another girl who applied her make-up again to freshen up.

"Eeeee!! Nishikado-san is soooo cute!" screamed a girl waving frantically to Soujiro to catch his attention.

Tsukushi arrived at the school cafeteria and was surprised because she couldn't get through; the F4 was situated at the center surrounded by a lot of people, screaming girls and guys who admire the four. She tried to push her way into the crowd but she was just pushed backward.

Tsukasa seeing Makino was not around was turning his head to the left or right just hoping to get a glimpse of her. When he saw her having a hard time pushing through the crowd, he quickly got up and strode his way towards her, and the crowd divided into two making way for him. Tsukushi was not so surprised about this behavior, as she stood firmly on the ground waiting for Tsukasa to come get her. It was like a miracle though, like Moses parting the Red sea, the crowd pushed themselves to make way for Tsukasa and now with Makino on his hand as he guided her to their table at the F4 lounge.

They situated themselves at their table with Rui who was sipping his coffee already and the F2 soon followed them after making some little time for their screaming fans.

"Boy, you guys really know how to make a grand entrance" Sighed Tsukushi, remembering that if it hadn't been for Tsukasa she would still be trapped outside the cafeteria.

"It's a good thing I came for you right?" Tsukasa sneered at Tsukushi who rolled her eyes at his remark.

"Ah yes, the almighty pig-headed-full of himself octopus" grumbled Tsukushi who started slicing up her steak.

"oi oi you two, lunch just started and you guys are already bickering at each other. Can't we just have lunch in peace?" commented Soujiro. Even though he knew that this is the "usual" event that would happen whenever the two are together.

"Oh!" exclaimed Tsukushi. "By the way Akira, how was your new fling?" She asked sweetly, knowing that taunting Akira like that would change the topic.

"Oi Makino, could you please stop making me remember that? Geez.." grimaced Akira. If only it's possible to erase that memory from his mind.

All of them laughed except Akira who just turned his attention to Soujiro.

"By the way Soujiro, how was the dinner with your parents and Yuki?"

"It was okay. My parents think that Yuki is nice and they like her." Soujiro shortly explained. He wasn't into telling others the details of what happened.

The five of them chatted while eating their lunch and when most of them barely finished their meal, Tsukasa stood up from his seat.

"Ei, what's up with you?" eyed Tsukushi.

"Uhm.. I forgot, I have some people to meet!" Tsukasa exclaimed and continued "I have to go! Bye!" after saying that he kissed Tsukushi on the forehead and ran towards the gate.

"What was that?" wondered Akira.

"I dunno" Tsukushi stated blankly. She was surprised of how the way Tsukasa acted. Usually whenever he missed a meeting and he was with her, he would call up his secretary to re-schedule it until their lunch was over. He would wait until it's time for her class and walk with her to her classroom before speeding off to his supposed meeting. He would kiss her so hard that it's not until she breaks it stating that she's late for her class already and he has a meeting to go to.

After saying her goodbyes to the F3 and walking towards her class, Tsukushi wonders how Tsukasa was acting strange lately. But she just shrugged off the idea thinking that he might just be busy with some stuff. As she thought of this she just entered her classroom and prepared for her next class.

Tsukushi sighed in exasperation just thinking about her assignments. Almost all of her subjects today required a report about something. She heaved her bag over her shoulder and slumped her way towards the exit. She noticed a black limo was parked outside her building and she recognized a face standing at its door.

"Tama!" yelled Tsukushi, as she hurriedly greeted the old lady and hugged her tight.

"Young miss –" Tama smiled at Tsukushi. "We must hurry now; Miss Tsubaki's going to arrive any moment."

Tsukushi nodded and was ushered into the limo followed by Tama as they sped off towards the Doumyoji mansion. Inside the limo, Tsukushi didn't know what to do, she begged for a day off from Okami-san because she knew she must fix some of her things at the mansion. Plus she knew that Tsubaki would be arriving after her class. But somehow she missed Tsukasa even though she just saw him this lunch time. Why did she miss him all of a sudden? Is it because Tsukasa suddenly changed his attitude towards her? There was this nagging feeling in her that something was not right.

"Uhm.. Tama.." Tsukushi turned to Tama. There was something she wanted to ask her sempai since she's the person next to Tsubaki she could confide on. Of course Yuki would be the first person on her list.

"Yes Tsukushi?"

"Is there something going on with Tsukasa?" blurted Tsukushi. "I mean is there something he is busy with or is there some project that needs attention? I know you won't know all what Tsukasa is doing but I know you know Tsukasa very well.."

"Hhm.. Nothing much young miss, all I know is that whenever he's busy with some paperwork, he's busy spending some time with you." Tama answered and continued "Is there something wrong Tsukushi?"

"Oh.. I see"

Tama stared at Tsukushi intently and knew that something was bothering the young miss. She need not ask but instead she gave an advice to Tsukushi hoping it will make her feel better.

"Tsukushi, I know that something is bothering you but this is not the time to think about it. You must see that living in the mansion for the coming weeks is a big chance for you to know the young master and to spend time with him. I know he's busy with all the things he must do but as a consolation to his sacrifices he turns to you for his happiness. So take this as an opportunity to show him how much you love him ok?"

Tsukushi smiled and realized that what Tama said was right, this was not the time to think about Tsukasa's shortcomings to her, it was the time to show how much she really love him.

After her realization they arrived at the mansion and were greeted by the servants. Tama ordered a maid to show Tsukushi her room since she was going to prepare dinner for Tsubaki's arrival.

She was shown to a big room in the third floor, as she opened the door to her room she was surprised to find a bed much bigger than a queen-sized one. I was like three of four people could fit into the bed and still sleep comfortably. It was covered with a soft comforter and red silk sheets, four pillows with silk pillowcases and embroideries.

'I feel like I could be lost in this bed only' Tsukushi thought to herself. Beside the bed were two side tables both with lampshades that were antique in design, a telephone and an intercom too. Situated across the bed were a flat screen television with a dvd, playstation and stereo system. In between the bed and the tv was a sofa if the occupant in the room would prefer to watch tv or play games in it rather than on the bed. The room was also fully and heavily carpeted with red Persian carpets. Surprisingly there were 3 doors on the room (except the door where she came from) One was situated on the far right corner of the room (almost near one of the side table) the other one was across it, which was on the far left side of the room, and the other was on her left. She picked the last door she noticed to peek into first since it was the one who was nearest to her. She opened it and found herself into a walk-in closet. Never in Tsukushi's life did she imagine to see something like this (but of course this was the Doumyoji mansion so she wasn't so surprised). In the closet were a lot of dresses and clothes that were segregated according to function or according to seasons. There are dresses for winter, summer, fall and spring. The clothes for each season are also segregated into formal wear, casual wear, athletic wear and sleep wear. There are also shoes that match with each of the clothes in there. There is also a section dedicated to accessories, jewelry for every occasion, scarves, socks, everything you could think off was there. Tsukushi decided to leave that room because she was ogling at it too much that she might not get out of her amazement. She went to the door of the far left corner of the room; it was her own private bathroom. There was a shower cubicle and a bathtub, complete with all of the shower gels, soaps, scented oils and fragrances she could use and pick from. There was also a little area for her to dry herself up equipped with towels and bath robes for her to use. Which leaves the last door left unopened, it was across her bathroom so she walked past a mini study table (with a laptop for her to use) and a sliding door that leads to the terrace, she turned the knob and realized it was locked. It was funny though because she doesn't have any idea what could be inside so as to be locked from her side. 'Maybe it leads to an emergency escape route' Tsukushi thought. She smiled to herself and quickly went back to the walk-in closet to change into something nice for Tsubaki (and of course for Tsukasa too).

She picked a white spaghetti strapped dress with printed blue flowers that falls to her knees. She paired them with nice white strapped flat sandals to make her walking at ease. Just as she finished changing into her chosen outfit the intercom in her room buzzed signaling someone was calling her from the house.

"Tsukushi here.." she hesitated as she pushed the red flashing button.

"Young miss.." Tama's voice called out "Are you ready? I already sent one of the maids to your room to accompany you to the dining room"

"Ah.. Hai.." Tsukushi replied and after that Tama's voice was gone.

After fixing her hair by tying it up in a simple ponytail, there was a knock on the door. Tsukushi opened it and a maid bowed saying that she will accompany her to the dining room. Tsukushi followed her down to the main hall and they went to the east side of the house before she was left facing two big oak doors. The maid left her there and in an instant she knew they arrived. She took a big breath and turned one of the knobs to reveal what's hidden beneath the door.