Dirty Dancing Card Series: Clover
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C l o v e r ;
Also known as a lucky charm or simply just charm, charming a lady isn't as simple as one thinks.
Chapter 2: Now it is a square?
The past few days had been filled with uncomfortable moments with either of our hot bishounens, Ikuto and Nagihiko. And of course not to forget our petite little Amu in the centre of it all.
It was two days before Kukai's birthday. Amu as usual had to work her butt off trying to support herself and her parents. She juggled the bottle which the patrons gasped in awe. With a sweeping finish, they clapped their hands. She served them before taking off her apron and changing into another sexier outfit. It was performance time.
After much dancing, not to mention touching, caressingly and ahem groping from our passionate couple that leaves Amu with a beautiful flushed face, the audience cheered for them as they stepped down the stage.
"Oh Ikuto, I forgot to tell you I will be off on Friday."
"Why?"
"It's Kukai's birthday."
He loosened the tie which was firmly attached to his collar.
"Aren't I invited?"
He asked in a mocked hurt voice.
"You…you can come if you want."
He smirked.
"I prefer to crash the party."
"Ikuto!"
Just then a bell rang.
"You got customers Amu."
"Right."
She rushed to the bar to take orders.
"Hinamori-san, your performance is splendid as always."
It was the blonde. She blushed prettily from the remark.
"Thank you Tadase-san."
The blonde looked at her weirdly but ignored it soon after.
Amu had nearly said 'kun' by decided against it. She had accidentally leaked that out during their last encounter. It wasn't like in elementary school anymore. The princely figure she used to adore was just an illusion. Life just wasn't like fairytales when the prince used to sweep his princess off her feet and carry her back to his castle, living happily ever after.
"Have I…met you before?"
He asked curiously.
"I felt as though I met you somewhere before…"
"Kiddy king, stop flirting with my workers with your lousy pick up lines. It isn't going to work."
Tadase frowned.
"Tsukiyomi Ikuto! I wasn't flirting! I really find her familiar…"
"It must be your imagination; your client is calling for you."
He looked confused for a moment before hearing someone calling for him.
"Uh right, excuse me."
Ikuto inwardly sighed with relief. He didn't need that guy recovering his lost memories and also in the result of earning another rival. Somehow, he wished Seiyo was a girls' school. Perhaps then he wouldn't have so many distractions that might have prevented him from wooing his girl.
"Ikuto?"
He looked at the said girl who called his name. Ah well, no matter. He will win in the end.
"It's nothing."
Amu hesitated before nodding. He seemed pretty deep in his thoughts just now.
"Heh, you are concerned about me aren't you?"
"If you can say things like that means you are ok."
She turned her attention to her patrons. Stupid Ikuto, she didn't need her mind being muddled up by all his teasing. He put up a face of mock hurt, even though it was an expected reply.
"Not cute."
She thought it was best to ignore that comment.
Two guys sitting at the corner leered at her. No one noticed.
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Amu hummed her way back home cheerfully. Ikuto decided to let her off early since needed to close the club for the day and discuss about another transaction. The two males, stalked her stealthily. One of them stepped on a stick. She turned her head around. Yet no one was there.
"Ne Amu, I think someone is following us."
"I know Ran. What do you think we should do?"
"Maybe it is our imagination since it is so late."
Part of Amu wanted to believe it. The other half was still not convinced.
"Yea maybe."
Really, where was help when you need it? She bumped head on with another person when she was looking down. She landed on the floor with a thud.
"Ouch! Who was- Tadase-san!"
"Hinamori-san? I am sorry. I didn't look where I was going."
"Same here"
She got up and helped him up. The blonde took her hand shyly and got up as well. The couple stood up and walked the same route.
"Wait you live here?"
The both of them said together.
"Eh, yes, somewhere around here."
"What a coincidence."
The pink haired girl rambled on.
"Hinamori-san, may I have the pleasure of walking you home?"
She blushed. How sweet could her former crush get? Argh. Bad thoughts. She shouldn't be crushing on him again! Wasn't a crush a one-time thing? She felt someone grabbed her from behind and pulled her into the dark alley; a rough callused hand covering her mouth, not allowing her to scream. Tadase! Help! She screamed silently.
Tadase scratched his head. Where did she go? In the end she decided to walk home by herself? Oh well, he could ask her next time. He shrugged and resumed his journey, leaving the helpless girl to two burly men.
That idiot blonde! Can't he just turn his head more?! Would it kill him? Great, he left her with two disgusting man who were looking at her in the most uncomfortable way possible. She struggled vehemently from the person's grasp, trying hard to break free. He threw her on the floor like a ragdoll.
Man that hurt. She knew she was going to bruise badly the next day. Enough about that! The two rapists approached her slowly in the most menacing way possible, grinning manically. She gulped. If only there was a weapon somewhere. She looked around frantically. A metal pole, a stick…anything would do! She grabbed a piece of broken metal which lay on the dirty cemented floor and threw it at one of their faces. It scratched one of them. His eyes flashed.
"You are going to pay for that girly!"
He grabbed her.
"HELP!"
The person stuffed cloth in her mouth, disabling her only connection to the outside world. No one could her hear now. Tears leaked out from her eyes. Did anyone managed to hear that last scream of hers?
One of them landed on the ground, unconscious. The other released her and looked around panicking. Who was that? Amu collapsed to the ground, her knees refusing to take her weight. A kick landed on his head and he too fell on the ground. The mysterious guy then went over to Amu and enveloped her in a tight hug.
"Amu…"
She stared ahead, her eyes wide open. Afraid.
"I shouldn't have let you go home by yourself, those bastards, I should have known."
She tried to pry of his grip. He held her tightly and muttered comforting words to the distraught girl. She eventually calmed down but her shoulders still shook slightly.
"I will protect you."
"Really?"
She asked softly. If he didn't strain his ears he would have never caught the question.
"Yes."
Ah...the second chapter! Wow. I didn't expect so many reviews...the most I ever got was 5 at one go. .''
Kya! Anyone watched ep 33?
Some polls:
Do you think I should add in more descriptions? Eg. It is a fine morning when the birds start chipping. The beautiful...etc.
1)Yes
2)No
3)It is fine the way it is.
Longer chapters?
a)Yes
b)No
c)It is fine the way it is.
It would take a longer time...
Review :3
Luna
