At lunch I was outside with Nagihiko, Nadeshiko, and Akihiko. It was nice out so we decided to eat outside.

"So what's Utau-Chan like?" Nadeshiko asked me.

"Huh? Oh, Weird," I said, biting into my sandwich. "And…distant,"

"Well she is new," Nagihiko pointed out. "And it must be hard to make friends on your first day."

'Unless someone tries and they basically threaten to break your arm,' I thought.

"Hey, where's Koneko and Rima-Chan?" Nadeshiko asked.

'Uh, there they are," Akio pointed towards the school.

I looked over and almost chocked on my food.

Koneko had changed into a short black dress that still kinda looked like the uniform, but in a very revelling way. But that's not what shocked me.

What shocked me was that Utau was sitting in a tree, and the lowest branch had to be twenty feet high!

HOW THE HELL IS IT EVEN POSSIBLE TO GET UP THERE?

Koneko and her group of friend, and for some reason Rima, were talking to her. She jumped down and, with her hand on her hip, said something to Koneko that made her face go bright red. Koneko snapped something before turning around and stomping over here like a five year old having a temper tantrum.

"Wonder what that was about," Nagihiko said while Akihiko drooled over Koneko's outfit.

"The nerve of her…I'll show her…Make her regret…" She was muttering when she sat by us.

"What's wrong Koneko-Chan?" Nadeshiko asked.

"Well, I kindly asked that Tsukiyomi girl to eat lunch with us and she insulted me!" Koneko pouted.

"Kindly? You said, 'It must suck to be a new kid and being alone, so why not eat lunch with us since no one else will," Rima said, drinking some tea Nadeshiko made.

"And what did she say?" Nagihiko asked.

"She said, 'Why would I eat lunch with someone who makes herself throw up and dresses like a slut to look pretty," Koneko sneered, flipping her hair. "As if she should talk, she didn't even have a lunch with her."

"Ah, you do realise that you just admitted to throwing up and dressing like a slut to look pretty, right?" I pointed out.

"Oh shut up Souma," she snapped.

I shrugged and looked over towards the school again. Utau was leaning on her side against the wall looking at us.

As soon as her eyes met mine she looked away, her bangs covering her eyes.

Nadeshiko's POV

I glanced at Kukai and noticed he was starring at something. I looked over and saw Utau, the new girl. Her bangs were covering her eyes, but it seemed like she was embarrassed.

"I think someone has a crush," I said to Kukai.

"Huh? Who?" He asked, confused.

"You silly, who else?" I sighed. Boys are really dense about stuff.

"Me? I don't have a crush," he said, but I noticed he kept looking at Utau.

"Then why you do you keep looking at Utau-Chan?' I asked.

"Uh, well, because-um you see-," he muttered. I giggled. This is exactly how Nagi was when he started liking Rima.

Utau POV

'Ikuto, where are you?," I thought, leaning against the wall. I had to wait in front of the school for him. It was appearing, which meant that he was close by.

I looked towards where those kids were sitting, where that annoying girl went after pretending to be friends with. I could almost laugh, if I knew how. The one with reddish brown hair kept looking at me. I looked away, making sure my bangs covered my eyes. It was dangerous for me to make direct eye contact with him, or any Human.

I could hear the roar of a motorcycle in the distance. Automatically, I looked up and felt a spark go through me as I saw his green eyes. I couldn't look away, and by the looks of it, neither could he.

"You shouldn't do that, Utau," A hand covered my eyes, pulling back slightly so my back was against the persons chest.

"Ikuto," I turned to looked at him as he removed his hand. He had blue hair a sapphire eyes. He looked like he was 17 but he was older then that.

I saw his eyes narrow at the sight of the boy, who was glaring back. Then he glanced at my neck where some of the mark was showing.

"Let's go," he said, tossing me a helmet and walking away.

"'kay," I followed him, but couldn't help glance back over my shoulder.


Where we live is just outside of town, and it's old, and it's big. It's almost like a mansion.

"Utau," Ikuto said.

"Shut up, I know what your going to say and I'll try to keep more distance," I said, emotionlessly.

We were in the living room. Ikuto was sitting on the couch while I was looking out the window. It started raining on our way back. Funny how the weather works. One minute it's sunny, the next it looks like this.

"Even though your right about that, I was talking about something else." I glanced back at him. "Your mark."

"What about it? It just means He's near by, I don't think it's anything to worry about," I said. I don't really care, it least I think I don't. kinda hard to worry when you don't feel it anymore. Or any other emotion at that.

"Utau, I know you don't care, but at least try to keep safe," Ikuto said calmly.

"Don't do that!" I snapped. "I'm going for a walk,"

The backyard was more of a field. I sighed when I laid down in the hammock. My neck and back were still burning.

'Utau, you can run if you want, but we'll get you…'

I closed my eyes, trying to ignore the voice.

'Utau…'

"Go away," I muttered.

'Even if I go I will always be able to see you'

I rolled onto my side, careful so I don't fall and covered my ears. I opened my eyes, starring towards the house.

My pulse picked up. Not a lot, just enough to make my chest uncomfortable and I had no idea what it meant.


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