I'm the crappiest person on earth! DX I'm SO sorry for the late update! Not only did the last chapter of "The Stealing Game" take so long to write, I had writer's block for about a week! So, I need to shut up and start this chapter.

Maiko touched the door knob. She slowly began to turn it. Aki hid behind Maiko's legs. The moment Maiko opened the door; she was greeted with a punch in the face.

"It's about time you got home, you filthy bitch. Now get in here!" A harsh voice snarled. Maiko growled as she entered her house. Aki was now in front of Maiko.

"You're late. You know the punishment." The voice smirked. "I'll take Aki's punishment, Uncle Ryota." Maiko sighed.

Ryota was a tall man; he was at least 6' 7". Maiko was only 5' 5". Ryota had black sweatpants with a white tank top.

"Fine, take the brat's too. Come with me." Ryota growled as he shoved Maiko into a room. Aki grew tears in his eyes every time he heard his sister scream in pain. (Note: Don't worry, he's not raping her, for those of you who probably thought of that. :|)

Aki ran to his room and went to his bunk bed. He was on the top, since Maiko thought he would be safer up there. He began to do his homework, but still couldn't concentrate with the screams of pain.

After about twenty minutes, Maiko ran to her room and locked the door. She hugged Aki, who was still crying. "You didn't have to do that, Maiko." Aki said. "It's fine, okay?" Maiko sighed. "Do you need help on your homework?"

~The next day: Thursday~

"Aki, get dressed." Maiko yawned as she put on her gray sweater. Aki sighed as he went down the ladder and got his outfit Maiko put out for him.

"Hey, Maiko!" Ken called out to his best friend on the way to school. Ken made his way to her. He poked her shoulder hard, causing her to turn around and slap his arm.

"Dude, what the hell, you know how my 'punishments' are." Maiko scowled. "Oh, right, sorry." Ken said sheepishly.

After dropping Aki off at the elementary school, Maiko and Ken discussed the dance that was coming up at their school in about a month.

"So, did any one ask you yet?" Ken asked her a bit nervously. "C'mon, Ken, it was just announced yesterday." Maiko laughed. "So… will, you, umm..." Ken started, but the bell rung. "Let's go, Ken, don't want to be late, right?" Maiko gave him one of her pretty smiles and ran off to class.

"I really messed that up." Ken sighed. He liked Maiko, even though there were prettier girls who had major crushes on him. There was just something about her…

~After school~

"Hey, Maiko-" Ken waved, but saw a random guy talking to Maiko. "Don't tell he's… dammit, he is!" Ken hissed in his mind. Maiko looked like she was giggling. Ken began to feel extremely jealous, causing him to go forward Maiko.

He stopped when he saw Maiko shake her head. The guy looked a bit sad and walked away. Maiko then called out, "I'll save a dance for you!"

"Hey, Maiko, what was that about?" Ken tried not to show anger in his voice. "Oh, nothing, Johnny was just asking me to the dance." Maiko replied. "I said no, but I'll save a dance for him."

"Oh uh, speaking of the dance, I was wondering…" Ken was interrupted again when Gohan walked up Maiko. "Uh, Maiko, can I talk to you for moment?" Gohan asked. Maiko nodded and followed Gohan.

"That nerd better not ask Maiko to the dance." Ken growled in his mind.

~Maiko and Gohan~

"Um, can I ask you a question?" Gohan said. "You already did," Maiko smiled, "but sure. What is it?"

"Have we met before? I just felt like we met." Gohan stated. "To be honest, I think we did meet before." Maiko answered sincerely.

"Maybe we actually did, but when? That's the real question." Gohan pointed out. "Hmm, obviously we met as kids… oh, god!" Maiko looked at her watch. "What is it?" Gohan asked. "I'm sorry, I have to go." Maiko said quickly.

Ken was waiting for Maiko. The moment Maiko came out, Ken was full of encouragement to ask her to the dance, but she just ran past him, towards the elementary school.

"Let's hurry up Aki!" Maiko exclaimed as she just picked him up and ran as fast as she could towards their house. She did not want any punishments today for being late.

~Friday~

Luckily, Maiko and Aki didn't come late, so no punishments were given. On the way to school, a note was put into her hand. Maiko raised her eyebrow and opened it. She was presented with the neatest handwriting she had ever seen.

Dear Maiko,

I still would like to discuss our meeting from yesterday. I think we can find out when we first met. We may not find it today, but we will, some day.

From, Gohan

"Wow, I never realized how important this means to him." Maiko said to herself. "Time to wake up, Aki, we're here." Maiko told Aki loudly. Aki got up and ran towards his friend.

"So, Maiko, I've been meaning to ask you something…" Ken said when he went up to Maiko, but she ran towards Gohan. "Gohan, I think I might have an idea…" Her voice drifted off as she and Gohan left together to class.

Ken growled as he walked into class. "Hi, Ken." Erasa greeted him in a flirty way. "I've been wondering of you would go to the dance with me?"

Ken's attention was still on Maiko and Gohan. "Hey dude, how's the 'asking Maiko to the dance' plan going?" Tony asked his friend. Tony was a jock, just like Ken. He had the normal jock appearance with a green shirt and black jeans.

"Bad, I'm starting think Maiko is actually starting to like nerd boy." Ken responded. "Ooh, that's rough buddy. If Maiko and nerdy go together just go with Erasa, she's quite fine." Tony said.

"Um, Ken, did you listen, do you want to go to the dance with me or not?" Erasa repeated. "I'll think about it." Ken quickly replied.

That's enough for now, I guess. I hoped you enjoyed! I'm thinking about maybe erasing "Love Lasts Forever", but I don't know if I want to yet. Please review!

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