Love Conquers All

As the bell rang to signal the end of the day here at Sakura High, I exited my Algebra 2 class to join the other students pouring out of every room in the building . I could here people complaining about too much homework. If they had used the time the teachers gave them in class, they might not have so much. I went to my locker, opening the lock swiftly to put away all my books except my Algebra 2 book. I heard somebody come and stop behind me. I sighed. Who would it be harassing me today? I turned around.

As soon As I saw him, I immediately froze. We hadn't talked in over four years! What did he want?

" Lee" I said as calmly as I could.

" Hey Izumi" he said, looking at me searchingly. I shifted under his gaze.

" What do you want?" I asked, not bothering to be polite.

"To talk to you"

We haven't talked in four years Lee." I said. " What could you possibly want to talk about now?"

"Why you suddenly stopped talking to me four years ago. And why you avoid me like the plague even today."

"You're asking now?" I asked incredulous. "Does it all of the sudden matter to you?"

"It's bugged me from the day you started ignoring me Izumi. I can't let it go. I just want some answers."

"It's a little late to be asking for those." I told him, turning around to close my locker. I side- stepped him, clearly saying that was the end of it. I should have known better. Lee was just as stubborn as I was. Lee grabbed my arm.

"Let me drive you home." He said, still holding my arm. I stared at him.

"How about no." I said, trying to free my arm from his grip. What a useless struggle that was. Lee was ten times stronger than I was. He always had been. "I don't need you to to drive me home!" I exploded " I'm perfectly capable of walking."

"Take a look outside Izumi" he said. I turned to look out the large glass doors. The wind was whipping students clothes to the side and snow was falling rapidly. "Do you really think you won't freeze in that wearing that flimsy little coat? You don't even have gloves." He said. I hated the idea of walking home in that.

"I'll call a cab." I said, still determined not to accept his offer. Lee snorted.

"Your going to trust those crazy cabbies in this weather?" he asked. I was boiling at this point. I didn't want to walk for an hour in this weather and as much as I hated to admit it, he was right. Cabbies here- or anywhere really- were not known to be good drivers.

"Fine." I spat. I looked over his shoulder to see a few people who were taking their time leaving looking at us. "Lets just go." I noticed a few of my regular harassers glaring at us. Lee seemed to notice them to. He put his arm around my shoulders, causing them to scowl. He pulled me towards him and lead me out to the small student parking lot. I'd never tell him, but part of me was grateful for that. Most of the guys took the more than obvious hint and sometimes downright refusal I gave them. There were a few, however, that refused to take no for an answer. They had tried to get quite physical with me and only the self defense I had learned from Daddy saved me.

I came out of my revere as Lee held open a car door for me. I climbed into the car, noting the foreign look of it. It was sleek, clearly expensive, but didn't compromise safety for looks. Lee got in on the other side, starting the engine as soon as he got in, turning up the heat before climbing out of the car to clean it off. As soon as he was done, he got back in and shifted into Drive.

We rode into a comfortable silence until the car stopped a few minutes away. There was only a little traffic, seeing as most people were opting to stay at home in weather like this. I looked out the window, preparing to take my seatbelt off. I stopped with my hand on the release button.

"This isn't my house." I said, confused.

Authors Note: Okay sorry to end there, but I really wanted to get this chapter up before 7. I'm writing chapter 3 right now:) So this is an idea I've had for a few years and finally decided to write. I know everything that is going to happen, so its just a matter of writing it down. Shouldn't be a problem. So what do ya think? Reviews make me happy ^_^ so review, favorite, and all that good stuff. Oh! And do you like bleach? If so, go read my O.C. story Trials of Affiniti :) its about Ichigo and Rukias son and an Affiniti(explaination in chapter one along with character profiles) It includes other Bleach characters from the anime:) later on though. So Chapter 3 of this story should be out tomorrow:D

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Oh and Happy Valentines Day:D ( Im single but I still celebrate with my mom. Not the best, but better than nothing :p)