A/N: I'm back! Sorry for the long wait! Here's chapter 3. :)

P.S. Thanks for the good work again, Ria D' Arcy! Sorry for bothering you. Again. xD

Disclaimer: How many times do I have to say that I don't own Killua? I wish I could, but I can't. You guys would also wish the same, I know. Let's all cry on that depressing thought.


3. Scarlet Waldorf


They say a person's attitude depends on who they are with. Scarlet Waldorf was no exception, and that, for sure, is a fact. She, like any other human living in this world, needs some time to adjust to the people around her. And because of her sudden meeting with the Killua Zoldyck she wasn't able to prepare herself, causing the inevitable to occur.

Her clumsiness had caught his attention (thank God too, for without Killua at that moment she probably would've had a concussion) and that attention she did not enjoy. Their first meeting wasn't really one of the best. It was not the 'love at first sight' type of meeting. It was simply because of her clumsiness that led her to him.

The first time the two had met she was awed because of his chivalrous acts. It's not everyday someone will save you, especially when they were the one to bump into you. Most of the people Scarlett met bumped into her and never bothered apologizing, because they just don't. She's certainly not a nobody but people nowadays are kind of rude.

But then, when she was about to fall and braced herself for impact with the floor, a pair of arms came down and reached for her. The moment she opened her eyes she was greeted with the most beautiful eyes she had ever seen. It's a fact that blue is her favorite color, but she never suspected that it would look so much more appealing in the eyes of this stranger; with those intensively electrifying blue orbs gazing down at her.

"Hm, you better be more careful next time."

That is, until he spoke. All the admiration she felt towards him vanished then. Indeed, his voice sounded melodious to her ears, but the arrogance laced through it was enough to piss her off. However, being the good girl that she is, Scarlett had shrugged it off and thanked him anyways.

"He may be a bit arrogant, but he is a good friend of mine you know."

What a small world indeed. When she had discovered that the silver haired boy and Kurapika are friends, she couldn't believe it. She could not believe that the good natured Kurapika would have an arrogant guy like Killua as a friend.

She inwardly scoffed but still offered her hand to him, as a sign of friendship in which he accepted. That smirk never faltered from his lips. At that moment, Scarlet knew that this new formed friendship would have a great impact on her life. Nonetheless, she smiled at him though inside she badly wanted to rip the smirk from his handsome face.


I just wanted to say hi to him! So much for 'nothing bad's gonna happen' shit. Ugh. What's wrong with him? What's wrong with me?! I bet I look like a freaking tomato right now.

I saw my teammates squealing, motioning for me to return to the group. I wondered why as I jogged over, taking deep breaths to calm myself.

"So, what's up guys?" I asked, feeling uncomfortable with their stares. I think I saw a glint in their eyes… never mind, it's probably just my imagination.

"'What's up'? You know 'what's up' Scarlet! You just talked with Killua Zoldyck! Not just Killua Zoldyck, but the Killua Zoldyck!" My team mate, Saki, exclaimed.

"U-uhh. Is there anything wrong with that?" I tilted my head to the side, totally confused by her sudden outburst over me interacting with Killua.

"Killua Zoldyck is the most popular guy in school! He's also known as the most handsome guy. He never talks to any girls though, unless he's friends with her or something." She said it with a sneer on creeping over her expression and I felt sweat pool on my forehead.

"Y-you could say that we're friends, err, acquaintances? Kurapika's friends with him, so..." It's true that I only know him because of Kurapika. I didn't even know that Killua was worshipped by the school's female population for God's sake.

The girls were all swarming me now, asking questions about Killua. Ugh.

A hand suddenly dragged me away from the girls. Wha—?

"They are annoying, aren't they?" I turned around to see my savior…

"Emiko?!"

"Hello to you too, Scar," she rolled her eyes. You see, Emiko has been my best friend since we were in diapers. She always comes to my rescue, whenever I need her. I don't know how, but she just does.

Gratefully I hugged her, much to her disbelief, but Emiko didn't complain. She's not the lovey-touchy type of friend, but I still love her. She's always been there for me.

"Emiko! Thank you for dragging me away. You don't know how thankfull I am. God, girls are so annoying."

"Well, aren't you a girl?" Sarcasm dripped from every word, though it wasn't malicious.

"Whatever," I brushed it aside, "Let's go home together. I missed you!"

"Scar, we just saw each other this morning. We're classmates, remember?"

"Is it bad to miss my best friend so much?"

"Yes."

I huffed and rolled my eyes. "Mean as always, Em, mean as always."

She just gave me a smile and together we walked home. As we were walking, we caught each other up on what had happened throughout the day.

"So, what made them fuss over you? From what I know, you hate attention." Em eventually asked. She's right, I really don't like attention. I'd rather be a nobody than have any or all of the attention in the world.

"Well, my team mates were obviously fans of Killua Zoldyck, and we just so happen to be acquaintances."

"That explains it." She laughed.

"Wait—you know him?! I didn't even know that he's the 'school prince', let alone, he has a fan club."

Emiko just gave me this look, some cross between incredulous and astonishment, "You and your obliviousness to the world really amaze me sometimes."

"Well, you know me," I winked, "So, how come you know him?"

"As you know, I'm part of the journalism team. We interviewed him recently, for being the most sought after male across campus." Em shrugged.

"You interview people for some petty little reasons like that, really?" I monotonously asked as I felt my eyes twitch.

Em sighed, "Unfortunately, yes. An interview with Killua Zoldyck being in our school newspaper is a big hit, and it keeps our club going. Even if interviewing him for information is indeed a 'petty little reason' as you call it.

"That's bullshit."

"That's life."

"Touché."

"Now that your teammates know that you and the Zoldyck heir are acquaintances, what are you gonna do about it?"

"Huh? Should I do something?" I asked, dumbfounded.

She rolled her eyes at me, "Scar, knowing your teammates are fan girls of the Zoldyck heir, that'll be a problem. For you. They now know you're friends with him, so they'll pester you constantly. And maybe threaten. You were lucky I was there earlier, but what about the next day? And the next? And the next? And—"

"Okay, okay," I cut her off, "I get it already. And for your information, we're not friends. We're simply acquaintances, schoolmates. Nothing more. He's too much of a jerk to be my friend." I scoffed at the last statement. It was true. I have no idea why he's friends with Kurapika and Gon. Oh, Gon. Sweet, little Gon. I deeply wondered why. He's such a cheerful guy, and to be friends with such a cunning, manipulative little—

"So, you're going this way. Right?" Emiko cut into my thoughts as she pointed at the other side of the road.

I blinked. Oh? Already? That was fast. I sighed.

"Yeah. See you tomorrow, Em. Take care! Love you!"

"Yeah, yeah. You too. Love you too." She said as I waved and we went on our separate ways.

"Killua Zoldyck, huh?" I pondered out loud as I walked toward my house. I sighed, again. Ugh! I need to stop stressing about him. God, I still have lots of homework to think about!

"Alright, Scar, time for that homework. Let's do this!"


A/N: I'm terribly sorry for just updating now! I got really busy last week with all the preparations for my dad's birthday and all the practice for my friend's debut party. :(

This chapter evolves around Scar, obviously. Kind of boring without Kil around. But don't worry! He'll be back next chapter. :)

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P.S. Have you seen the latest episode? Did it just break your heart into millions of pieces just like it did on mine? *cries* And that Togashi FINALLY updated? It came earlier than expected too. Hail to thee. Hallelujah. *bawls*

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