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Yes, I know! Long gap between chapters but what can I say? High school is very stressing! Well anyways, I'm back with a new chapter and I hope I get all those wonderful reviews that I received for the previous chapter! Hope you enjoy and please review!

Chapter 1- The End

-II-

Panting.

Her eyelashes fluttered over her soft green eyes as she tried to get her heartbeat down. Those dreams, those reoccurring nightmares. Every night for months had they plagued her, but this one was quite different. It was so vivid, so cold. She felt everything, the death, the bitterness, and the lust.

He wanted her bad.

Shizuka wrapped her pale arms tightly around her delicate figure. One strike and it would've broken into two. Her large, gray t-shirt was drenched with sweat. A cold breeze settled over her as she shivered and kicked her feet over her bed. Quietly, she tiptoed down the stairs and turned the tap on, throwing water on her face she filled a glass for herself to drink.

It was dark.

Alone, she sat, sipping her water. Fear came over her, she chastised herself for being scared of the dark. Even though she was 21 some childish fears never left her. Putting her glass down, she slid off the counter and went to switch the lights on.

Crash.

Small pieces of glass flew everywhere. Shizuka spun around quickly but was caught in the embrace of a stranger. His hot breath pulsated against her skin causing tingles to run up neck. His body was securely against hers as he held her against the wall, warm yet uninviting. She could feel this muscular torso against her body, his heart beating with burning passion as he held his hand over her mouth and his other over her waist. Every part of him wanted her now, it took every ounce of force he had to suppress himself. His time would come.

Tears welled up in her eyes.

"My dear angel. The time is too soon to do this." His voice was deep and husky.

She needed to do something.

"Dreaming about me, weren't you?"

She froze. Little moonlight came into the kitchen, and her eyes had not adjusted to the darkness, even so, his eyes sparkled with a faint light, a deep pool of darkness lay in his eyes. He knew everything about her.

His lips trailed up her frail neck.

"Shizuka, I'm addicted to you."

His skin caressed against her. She could feel him. Every part of him.

"Never forget it."

-II-

"Jou!"

"Mai, it's okay I really don't want to go," Shizuka said like a mouse compared to the two fighting before her.

"I forbid it!"

"Come with me!" Mai growled underneath her breath, which made Jou tremble.

Taking him out of earshot of Shizuka, Mai looked sternly at Jou.

"I know you're her brother but think about everything she's going to, going out on a date will help her cope!" Mai exclaimed.

"But Mai—"

"Jou, forget about 'Shizuka-will-be-an-angel -forever' and listen to me! She's scared inside, and if this guy likes her then let him have one date. Let her forget about whatever this maniac is doing and let her have some fun! Please Jou? For me?" Mai mockingly plastered puppy dog eyes on.

"Mai…" Jou said rolling his eyes.

"I win!" She yelled happily as she quickly hugged Jou and went to tell Shizuka.

-II-

"I think this green skirt will go great with this belt!" Mai exclaimed, as she pulled out random clothes from her massive closest.

Shizuka sat on her King-size bed and just stared at everything she pulled out. She really had no desire to go, but Mai- thought it would make her happy, so basically she was just trying to make her happy.

"Don't you think this skirt is a but…er, short?" She said, afraid of what Mai would say.

"Wow…your brother has really gotten to you," Mai replied, plopping herself down beside Shizuka. "What's up?"

"I'm afraid Mai."

Mai put her arms around the petite girl and rocked back and forth with her, running her fingers through her long auburn hair, like a mother would have.

"Don't worry." Was all she could say.

What else was there to say to someone like Shizuka? She had been through so much and Mai couldn't relate; all she could do was provide words of comfort and be a friend, an older sister to her. Not only she, but even her eldest brother felt helpless towards his sister, there was nothing to be down but present false hope to the young girl.

"It'll all work out for the best in the end Shizuka, just wait. Time, it'll just take time," Mai lulled, tightly embracing her.

Shizuka nodded and smiled. She slowly inched towards the closest and pulled something out. 'To make Mai happy.'

"I like this!" She forcefully smiled

Mai jumped up happily. "Great! Put it on and I'll do your hair and make up!"

-II-

"Kazuo you're too much," Shizuka giggled in her high-pitched, girlish tone.

"No Shizuka, you're too much, too beautiful," Kazuo smiled sweetly as he pulled her closer to his body.

A blush crept upon her pale cheeks. Everything that had happened still haunted her thoughts and dreams, but she couldn't stop living. It had been a very long time since she had been out with someone, ever since what happened with the last one. But who knew what compelled her to take the risk with him. But she could never forget him. He wouldn't let it happen. He was everywhere; his eyes latched on to her and watched her incessantly. Something deep inside, a gut feeling told her that he was still here, somewhere, wanting her.

A cool chill fell over her as an uneasy feeling settled over her. She could feel his eyes. She tried to cover herself, all of the sudden feeling exposed in her white, silky tank. Shizuka pulled at her pink skirt, trying to cover the goosebumps on her legs. Deep breaths, closing her eyes she focused on her breathing, if she could bring her breathing back to normal her heart would stop racing and this anxious feeling would leave her as well.

Kazuo admired the beauty within his arms favorably with his pastel amethyst eyes, he brushed away her flowing bangs away from her innocent olive green eyes and smirked. Shizuka buried her head into the warmth of his cerulean shirt, the top few buttons were left undone, which made her blush uncontrollably. But no matter how hard she tried to enjoy herself, no matter how hard she tried to take her mind off things and have a good time. He would be around the corner in her mind, reminding her that she was never alone.

She was so innocent, not like any of the other girls he had taken out, all of them wanting more than a small peck on the cheek at the end of the date. But Shizuka was something else, his senses were electrocuted every time he caught her eyes wander to him, there was a deep ache inside him but he knew he could do nothing to this pure angel.

It had been a wonderful date, Kazuo had taken her through a beautiful wild flower garden, purples, oranges, yellows and reds meshed together to make a rainbow on the ground, the stars seemed so much more appealing in the garden of romance. Then a lovely dinner at a quaint Italian restaurant, he had paid extra money to get a small band to play the tune of Shizuka's favorite song beside their table.

Music thundered loudly throughout the entire nightclub, her body was compactly against his like two pieces of a puzzle. Kazuo had been nothing but a gentleman throughout the date, but now he stared desirably at her, she smiled coyly but her thoughts were elsewhere. A burning sensation ran throughout her body, pain. He was here. Watching her. Causing pain wherever his eyes went on her body. And right now, he was staring into her heart.

It was a new nightclub and already a big success, Naughty was a dimly lit space in the heart of Domino. Every Friday night teens would crowd in and dance the entire night away.

Her arms wrapped around his neck, her body securely against, moving up and down with the beat. Kazuo bent down to her small frame and nuzzled his mouth against her pale skin, catching a whiff of the intoxicating smell of her hair.

'Why with him? After all the attention I give her, after everything I do for! I'm never out of her life forever. No sweet, innocent angel, this is the beginning of the big plans I have for our life together. No one will stop me, have you already forgotten the damage I've done before? What makes you think he shall be spared?'

He began to advance towards her, smoothly with sleekness and style. His smirk appeared upon his face as he brushed away his hair. This was going to be fun.

Shizuka slickly swayed her hips and waist with his in unison, both her hands around her neck, she rested her head on his shoulder. She closed her eyes and just listened, allowing Kazuo to move her. Her breathing corresponded with the beat of the music. She let herself become lost within the rhythm of the music.

Thirst coursed through his veins. He needed to taste Shizuka in his mouth. But everything came with time and precision, he would have her, he didn't care about what she wanted. Shizuka was going to be his and anyone who stood in his way would suffer.

I'm still here love.

He ran his hands up her exposed legs, teasing her as the hem of her skirt; massaging her supple skin he let a growl escape his lips and into her ear. She shivered, jerking her leg to shake his hand off, but the feeling remained. Persistence and vigilance was the way to get what he wanted, and what he wanted he always got…

Shizuka put her hand against her thigh, throbbing, a feeling of heat was upon her leg her leg as it slowly turned a shade of crimson. Her cool, composed expression was soon replaced by anxiety and fear. It was happening again.

Sounds of deep pants droned out the music from her ears; cold sweat formed over the top of her brow as her head moved from left to right of the club, nothing but carefree individuals dancing. He had come for her once again. She couldn't see him but he was there, scrutinizing her as he had always done. She could feel him there, his breath on her neck and his hands groping her, but nothing was happening. Shizuka had let him take her mind, it was all gone, her tranquility left her; she gasped, the hairs on the back of her neck rose as she felt his lips brush against her neck.

"I'm still here my sweet Shizuka…"

She looked over to Kazuo, he hadn't noticed her sudden change of mood, she couldn't ruin it, she had to relax, nothing would happen- just as Mai had assured her. She moved strands of damp hair away from her face, taking a deep breath she tried to enjoy herself once more. But he had already taken her to deep into his pool of fear that she was drowning and no one could save her.

"But where will you go? With no one left to save you from yourself…"

She felt his hips moved against hers, grinding into her… she didn't want this. Tears threatened to expose themselves as his hands moved up and down her body.

'Why me…?'

"You can't escape…I won't let you…"

Those distinct words were whispered directly within her ear, his lips had swept her gentle skin, her head swift moved to the side but no one was there, everyone else had been dancing with elation while she was the only one who stood among the group that had an apprehensive expression.

"Something wrong?" His deep voice asked. Kazuo had noticed her strained movements, she began to shake within his arms with fear.

Shizuka plastered on a fake smile and shook her head and began to dance again. Kazuo wasn't convinced but decided not to press on.

"Do you what something to drink?" He asked her.

She smiled and nodded. "Vodka tonic."

He smirked at her drink of choice before squeezing her hand and navigating through the crowd of people towards the bar.

Shizuka looked up and studied everyone around her, being pushed and knocked around by everyone she lost herself in the crowd.

'Why can't this be me? School, work, night out with friends - why can't I have this lifestyle?'

Then she saw him, right across the crowd, eyes focused intently on her, the lighting in the club didn't allow her to catch his face, all she knew was that he was coming for her. Pushing through the dancing people, she looked up and found security guards standing against the wall. Maneuvering through, she tried to reach out for them before being pulled back in.

Hips pushed vehemently next to hers, they pushed against her roughly, hands groped the pure flesh of her bare legs. His legs rounded against hers, his body grinding against hers.

Tears rimmed the outside of her hazel eyes, she darted her head sideways and yet again nobody was there to handle her so inappropriately.

"My sweet, sweet angel. What did you think you'd do? Capture me, give me a face and a name - I'm not that human."

"I think I should drop you off now."

Shizuka gasped, a blanket of horror enveloped itself all over her. She whipped around and found Kazuo had returned with their drinks, but he looked worried. Her eyes were dark, she was shaking in an otherwise humid place, and she was pale, grasping at her arms tightly.

She nodded and walked out of the club with him. Music continued to drown her into a pool of fright, she pushed herself against Kazuo for moral support and found little, although he tried it wasn't enough.

-II-

His eyes pierced through the crowd, zoning in upon his shaking princess, his actions might have been hasty and out of jealousy but those signs should be enough to tell her that he was still around and nothing would stop him from achieving his dream.

His fingers slithered around his glass of vodka, the bitter liquid slid down his parched throat in a comforting manner. He hated doing this to these men that she dated, but no one could touch his sweet Shizuka, hers was a flower that would be picked by him and appreciated by only him.

Running his fingers through his silky locks he watched Kazuo's hand tighten it's grip around Shizuka.

'He'll get it…'

The glass shattered in his hand, shards sprinkled everywhere as his blood slowly seeped through the series of cuts in his hand.

"You're mine…"

-II-

She sunk into the soft leather interior of his midnight blue car and relaxed, the cool leather calmed the inhumanly speed her heart was traveling at.

"Shizuka what happened?" He asked, his eyes fixated upon the road.

"N-nothing," her voice stuttered at the lie.

Kazuo shook his head skeptically, she was definitely hiding something.

"You should've gone home, I could've walked," Shizuka insisted looking away from the lavender eyes that could see through her charade.

"I am a gentleman, if something were to happen to you milady it would be my head," he replied in a sexy medieval accent.

Shizuka tried to give him a pleasant smile, but all she could think about was what had happened. Every time she tried to forget, he would just come back, more fierce than the last. Leaning back against the seat, she focused on the moving imagery outside the car

'He's here.'

"We're here," Kazuo said, breaking her out of her train of thought. He leaned in close to kiss her, but she quickly moved aside and out of the car. "I'd love to do this again some time," Kazuo smiled, as he stared hopefully at her.

Shizuka smiled, but this was the last time. "Goodnight," she said before closing the door and walking into her house. Her back leaned against the white door of their cramped townhouse.

"What he do to you?" The 23-year old's yell boomed inside.

"Jou! She's grown woman, she knows right from wrong," Mai chastised, whacking him across his thick mop of blond hair. "How was it?" The 24-year old asked, pulling the young girl down.

"Yeah…" Jou moved to his little sister and pulled her sleeves so they covered her shoulders. "Shizuka! You wore that!" His asked, his voice shifting two octaves, as he pointed to her skirt.

"Onii-chan!" Shizuka sighed, a small appearing on her thin lips.

"Mai what have you turned my sis into?" Joey asked, staring at his girlfriend of four years.

"Kazuo is so sweet," Shizuka replied dazed. "But, it can't happen. I just can't let what happened to Darrin happen to him."

"Shizuka?" Jou began as he got up.

"If you don't mind, I'm going to sleep. I'm really tired," she quickly said as she ran upstairs.

"Mai…"

"Jou, just give her her space. There's nothing we can do," Mai regretfully said, pulling down.

"I hate it Mai! I hate that I can't protect her anymore!" Jou yelled in frustration.

Mai pulled him back into her arms and lightly pecked his cheek. "We all do…"

-II-

Everything she wanted she could never do. Her life was forever changed and she was forced to change with it. It was a game and he controlled every move. No matter how hard she pushed back, he would push her to the end until she landed on 'Win'. That was all he wanted, to have her. But she couldn't be his. She just couldn't.

Pushing strands of her hair back, she pushed her door open and threw her purse onto her bed.

A piercing, blood curdling screamed thundered throughout the small house, tears streamed down her cheeks, her hand grabbed the bronze, doorknob as she stared into the dark black abyss coated with crimson blood of another being…

"Kazuo!"