Next chapter. So I have edited it, but don't expect perfection or anything. I'm sure that this chapter, as well as all my others, are riddled with mistakes.

Disclaimer: I don't own wallflower or the song.


It had been a few months since Sunako's little incident and things seemed to be back to normal.

Sunako would still cook them dinner and then go to enjoy her own in her room. She would still hiss at them every time they threatened her or her figurines. And she still talked about horror movies whenever they talked about normal things with her. It was all back to normal.

'Except for the fact that she will actually have a conversation with him!' Kyohei was not the jealous type. He would never look at others with envy or want what they've got…unless it was food. But whenever he saw her talk to his red-haired roommate he couldn't help but feel anger fill him.

'Him! Him of all people! Couldn't it have been Yuki? I would feel more comfortable that way. Yuki would be too scared to try anything.'

Kyohei knew that these thoughts were thoughts that he shouldn't carry with him, but he couldn't help it. If Ranmaru did something to Sunako then they'd have to start all over, even through the progress they have made with her is only a little.

'It'd been harder if it happened recently.' That's what he keep telling himself. Kyohei also had a feeling that Ranmaru knows what was going on the day that they stayed home from school.

"But why would she tell HIM!"
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They started this friendship months ago and though it wasn't much, it was more than when he gave his "speech"; which Sunako told him never to mention again.

When they had gotten home that day they found Kyohei lounging on the couch just watching the TV.

"What's been going on?" Noi asked running through the door. Yuki had told her why Sunako hadn't been at school and she insisted on checking on the dark queen.

"What do you mean?" Kyohei snapped at her.

"I'm talking about Sunako!" She glared at him. Seriously, if he had any hope of getting close to her he'd have to start paying attention.

"…" Kyohei stared at her. Sunako was home! He'd forgotten about her.


"Man," Takenaga said as he started for the hall leading to her room with Yuki and Ranmaru following behind. "You are so irresponsible."

They knocked on the door hoping that she would answer it. They didn't want to barge into the room in fear of finding her dead, and if she's not dead, her attacking them for barging in to make sure that she's not dead.

The door opened, to their relief, to revel the girl in a worse state than they left her in this morning.

"Sunako!" Yuki cried. "We are so sorry that we left you in the care of that half-wit."

"What?" she looked at them. Well, more liked squinted at them. She spent all day in her dark room and the harsh light was hurting her eyes, or was that the 'beautiful creatures' standing in front of her. It was getting hard to tell the difference.

"He's not even a half-wit! More like one-four-wit." Noi said.

"Are you okay?" Takenaga asked getting tired of all the babbling that Yuki and Noi were carrying on.

"I'm fine," She growled. Wasn't obvious she was in the middle of something very important. An interruption can throw the whole horror movie mood off.

"Good," Noi sighed. "We'll leave you alone now."

Three walked away while one stayed behind, looking down at her, "We need to talk." He said as he walked into her room completely ignoring her protest.


After that the two have been unusually friendly with each other. It wasn't much, he still went out at night and she still hid in her room, but they would have conversations for no reason.

Actually, they would have arguments. She would defend her love of horror movies, and he would said that there was nothing wrong with being the way he was. She would call him names, mainly pervert, and he would laugh, pretend to be offended. Then he would say something stupid. It was usually at that point, Sunako would just stop talking to him.

While this was happening between the two, Kyohei would be in the corner wanting to join the conversation but the pride he had was to much. Still, he couldn't help but feel left out. The feeling of jealousy had also found it's way into his mind. Who knew what Ranmaru was planning and Sunako was just talking to him like they were old friends. But whenever he did something for her he got yelled at.

It suck!

Somewhere else

"She's made a incredible recovery. Much more than we expected from ones who have been asleep for three years. It's not unheard of, but unusual." The man they first saw three years ago looked into their eyes. The 6 set of eyes were all crying tears of happiness this time. After months of therapy she was finally going back to her normal life. She was coming home for good.

Akemi and Yumi hugged their friend after everyone else had walked out.

"Are we still doing this?" Yumi asked with a worried expression.

"Yes." Keiko answered firmly. She had to find out what happened, she needed to see Sunako.

back to Sunako

The day had come and gone…very slowly. In school they were reviewing things for the upcoming exams. For Sunako, it felt like an eternity, her teacher rearranged the seating a few days before and Sunako ended up by the window. She now melted everyday. And the teacher wondered why Sunako didn't like him.

"Ahh," Kyohei sighed sitting himself down on the sofa after a nice dinner of fried shrimp. He loved it when Sunako cooked fried shrimp. It was like eating out for free.

Takenaga and Yuki came and joined him and started watching movie. Ranmaru never joined them, after dinner he always went upstairs. Sometimes he came down all dressed up and sometimes he didn't come down until morning. It was a nice little routine that the three had gotten used to.

It was just getting to the good part when Ranmaru came down, it was also the time when the door bell rang.

"Must be her," Yuki whispered to Takenaga as they turned around to see which girl it was tonight.

Ranmaru opened the door and his charming smile fell; this is not what he was expecting. On the other side of the door stood three girls.

"Go away!" Kyohei yelled after seeing the girls. He gave his evil glare in hopes that it would drive them away.

"They kinda look familiar, don't you think so, Takenaga?" Yuki cocked his head to the side trying to remember.

"Yeah, but they could go to our school."

The three girl looked at the boys. Could these guys really live with Sunako? The red head just stared at them like an idiot, two of them talked like no one could hear them, and the last one was glaring at them like he had laser vision and could shot them or something. There was no way that she could live with people like this.

"Look," The blonde one said in a firm voice. "We're just looking for someone named Sunako Na-"

She was cut off when the one holding the door opened said: Wait right here. Then he slammed the door in their faces.

"Wow," Yumi said, shifting her golden eyes to her friends. "He was rude. I bet he never gets dates because he's so rude."

The other two gave her a concerned look. Had she not seen him? Any of them could get anything walking.

Ranmaru walked to Sunako's door, choosing ignoring the looks he got from his housemates, and banged on it.

"What?" She answered in rage. How dare he bang on her door when she was in the middle of a movie. She didn't care how well his date went!

"I've got a surprise for you," Ranmaru smiled and grabbed her wrist and pulled on it but she didn't move.

"I don't want it." She pulled her wrist back and went to shut the door.

"Wait!" Ranmaru stopped her. "I'm sure you'll like this one, I promise. Just give it a chance."

Sunako looked at him. She knew when he was lying. She knew when any of them where lying. "Fine," She couldn't believe she agreed. But sadly, it would be easier this way.

"Good," Ranmaru said as he dragged her down the hall.

"Takenaga," He called when he entered the living room. "come over here and cover her eyes."

They were now in front of the door with Takenaga's hand over her eyes. Normally, Sunako would not put up with this but she figured the less she struggled the faster she got back to her movie.

Ranmaru opened the door and told Takenaga to drop his hands.

Just when I thought I had to make it alone

You were right there by my side

Making a stand holding my hand, the way you do

There to remind me of a "me and you"

Sunako was speechless when she saw the three girls outside, talking about were they should stay the night if she didn't like here. Tears came to her eyes as she walked outside on the porch. Two of the girls stopped talking and stared at her, tears sprang to their eyes.

"Keiko?" She asked.

The green eyed girl turned and nodded as her eyes filled with tears. Sunako looked at the other two girls. One was pretending to be a water facet and the other was holding on to her tears pretty well. "Yumi? Akemi?"

Her eyes shifted back to the girl in front of her. In a flash they were in each others arms, hugging the other so tightly that it almost looked like they were one.

"I thought I'd never see you again," Sunako whimpered into her long lost friends hair. "I was so scared, I…" She broke off.

"I know," Keiko whispered.

"I'm so sorry," Sunako cried.

They broke apart and looked in each others eyes. "You've got nothing to be sorry for. What happened, happened because I was your friend and I was worried about you. I let my emotions over come me and was careless." Keiko said. "And I don't ever want to hear you say it was your fault."

"But--"

"Don't." Keiko put up her hand.

Keiko turned and looked at the other girls. "Well, are you going to just stand there?"

The boys stared at the four girls that were crying in a circle.

"So they were here for her?" Kyohei asked. "…That's a first."

"Now I remember in the girls. There from the picture." Yuki smiled.

"…Yes, Yuki, you've solved the puzzle."

"Hey, boys," The blonde said after she let go of her friends. "We were kinda wondering in we could stay here for a while."

"Sure," Yuki replied within a second. Pushing Ranmaru aside to let them in.

"Thanks," Keiko said once the door was shut.

"It's not like they had a choice in the matter." Sunako said.

"Wow! This place is big." Yumi said looking around the living room.

"So, Sunako, are you going to introduce us?" Keiko asked her.

Sunako thought about this for a moment before replying. "You don't need to know them," She told them plainly.

"Sunako," Ranmaru said gracefully. "That's mean. You should really introduce us to your friends."

Takenaga rolled his eyes. "Let's find you a place to sleep," He said.

"No need," The blond waving her hand around. "We'll just stay in Sunako's room."

"You sure that's a good idea?" Yuki looked worried. Did they know about Sunako's room.

"Yeah, that'd be fun." Keiko said giggling to herself.

They started off for Sunako's room not noticing that one stayed behind.

"Guys," She called out. The three girls turned to see Yumi standing in the same spot with a worried look in her eyes.

"What?" Akemi asked.

She just stared at them, hoping that they'd remember her problem.

Sunako smiled softly. "Don't worry, Yumi, we'll turn on the lights."

Yumi smiled and ran up to them. "Okay," She sighed.

"Turn on the lights?" Keiko asked in confusion. "Why would we have to turn on the lights?"

"You've missed a lot," Akemi laughed.

Again the girls started off for Sunako's room leaving behind very confused boys.

"Did that just happen?" Yuki asked to no one in particular.

"Yes," Ranmaru smirked. "I think it did,"

"Sunako was smiling…for something other than creepy stuff." Yuki went on.

"This blows! It's going to be just like when her parents came and her dad was all like 'You're dating my daughter so I'm gonna kill you.'!" A very annoying voice came from the back of the room.

"Okay, so I know that Tokyo revolves around you Kyohei but the world doesn't. Ever think that maybe they could just be here for Sunako." Takenaga glared at Kyohei. It wasn't usually for him to be rude like this to his friends. But something good his happening to someone who has be a friend to Kyohei and all he can do is think about himself.

"Yeah, well, I only say that because something bad always happens to me when Sunako's involved." Kyohei replied walking over to him.

"Oh whatever! You get yourself in to more trouble than anyone I've ever met. With or without Sunako's help."

"I'm the one always bailing her out of things that could kill her. Remember the fire."

"Recall the time when you got yourself kidnapped and we had to dress up as girls to get you out. If I do remember correctly, it was Sunako who did all of the work."

"She only did that because she wanted to kill me first!" Kyohei yelled.

"But she didn't,"

"Man! Why can't you see that she gets me in more trouble than anyone!"

"She does get herself in trouble, but most of the time she can get herself out. Why can't you see that you jump in to rescue her because you actually care her. " Ranmaru yelled at him. He had almost said it was because he loved her, but he promised Sunako that he wouldn't get involved much and he was already pushing it. "You get yourself in to trouble,"

"Screw y-"

"SHUT UP!" A female voice screamed.

They turned to see Sunako standing there. "I come out here to get my friends something to eat and I walk into the fight of all fights between you four. Now stop it before you guys kill each other, and in doing so, Yuki scares himself to death and when all is said and done, Takenaga leaves because he doesn't want to be blamed, leaving me to the blame of three murders that I actually didn't commit!"

She takes a deep breath and leaves for the kitchen. The four boys stare after her. When she came back holding a tray full of milk and some of the left over dinner. She looked at them, "Go to your rooms." She growled in a haunted like voice.

"Yes." they all said a walked, well, more like ran, to their rooms.

When Sunako was sure that they were all in their rooms she smiled, "Boy's are so easy to control."

When I'm with you all my fear disappear

if I reach I'll touch the sky

You've got my back, pick up my slack when I can't see

But nothing keeps me up like knowing we'll be

The night pass and brought with it new dawn. The boys headed down stares. Kyohei swaying slightly from sleep, Yuki still clutching his pillow and Takenaga and Ranmaru with bed-head. The sight that greeted them was totally unexpected.

There were four girls at the table, three of them laughing themselves to death. Sunako was smiling slightly, but was mostly quiet.

"Remember that one time when---" Keiko couldn't finish the sentence she was laughing so hard.

"Oh look," Akemi pointed to the boys, "your house mates are here."

"Oh yeah, there's food in the kitchen," Sunako jerked her thumb in the direction of the kitchen. "We'll clear off the table for you."

"Okay," Takenaga said still a little sleepy. "Thanks."

"Let's go get ready," Keiko said marching off towards Sunako's room.

"Ready? Ready for what?" Yuki asked.

"We're going out today. To do what? I don't know, but that's half the fun." Yumi shrugged and walked after her friends.

Friends forever

face whatever

friends forever

yay! we're never gonna be apart

"Sounds like fun," Yuki sighed after they were gone. "Why don't we ever do that?" He asked his friends.

"Because we're not girls and we have more important things to do." Kyohei answered as he walked into the living room and flipped on the TV.

Yuki sighed again as he started eating his food.

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Sometime later, the girls came filing out still laughing. It amazed the boys that the girls had gotten Sunako to even agree to go out today. Maybe she hadn't noticed the sun yet.

Sunako herself, however, was the person that amazed them the most. She was wearing black jeans and a plain black shirt. She look…normal. Were those even her clothes? What was happening here? Where is her hat?

"Alright boys, we're heading out," Keiko said in a fact motherly firm tone. "Have fun by yourselves today and don't kill anybody." She winked at them.

"That's Sunako's job." Yuki smiled at her. Keiko laughed a little at his comment, she hadn't really expected anyone to play along with her joke.

Just as they were heading for the door, it busted open. Dirty blond hair came flying past them and landed on Takenaga.

"Takenaga!" It cried as it flung itself at him, clinging to him as it cried. "It's horrible."

"What is it?" Takenaga asked trying to pry Noi off his neck. He loved Noi and all, but did she have to strangle him in a hug?

"So, it's a girl?" Akemi whispered to Sunako.

Sunako looked over to the blond. Could the jokes about them be true? She looked over to Yuki and Kyohei. "Yes, it's a girl," She answered her.

"I saw this show on TV and it was so sad. They broke up." Noi cried.

"Who?"

Noi paused for a moment, "No one," She shrugged sadly. "I just wanted a reason to hug you."

"Then you could have just hugged me, Noi." Takenaga said. "You don't need a reason."

"Ah, the 'I'm sad, so comfort me.' bit." Akemi smiled. "I've used that."

Noi turned her head to see three new girls standing with Sunako. It was the blond who had caught her.

"Who are you?" She asked.

"Noi," Takenaga sighed, "those are Sunako's friends and they are visiting for a while."

Noi turned and looked at Sunako. She never said anything about friends. Then again, while they did talk they didn't go into a deep conversation, so why would she tell her anything. Thinking about this made her think about how she's never had any real friends and how Sunako was the closest person to one. Now she might be taken away.

"Oh," She whispered.

Keiko notice a sad look in this new girls, or Noi as everyone called her, eyes. She couldn't help but feel sorry for her. Keiko didn't know what kind of relationship she had with Sunako, but there was something there. So she wasn't the least surprised when Sunako asked her to come out with them.

You and me we are so oddly the same the way we think, the way we play

Right from the start, so off the chart, about this thing

But we didn't know at first that we were making friends forever

"Really?"

"Yeah, come have fun with us." Yumi said eagerly.

"O-okay" Noi stuttered.
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They had a fun time walk in and out of shops, the three new girls made fun of all the silly girls who were trying really hard to have the perfect figure. Noi was trying to fit in with the girls, and though they didn't make it hard, she still had some trouble loosening up. She felt that she could say what she wanted and yet she was scared to do so. She knew that they wouldn't make fun of her or roll their eyes but she still thought that what she said would mess up their fun.

After a while they stopped to have lunch in a small fast food restaurant. They were sitting at a round table laughing it up. Or more like the three girls. Sunako would laugh every once in a while or throw in a comment when it call for, but other than that she would just smile and nod. Noi wonder if this is how it always was between the four. It was obvious that they hadn't been around each other in a while.

Friends forever

bond together

friends forever

yeah! we'll always be there

"Hey girls, games," The girl Noi had learned to be Yumi pointed to a small collections of arcade games. "C'mon,"

Akemi and Yumi stood up and started to walk over. Akemi looked back, "Sunako, Keiko? Noi? Are you coming?"

"No, I'm going to stay," Keiko sighed, she looked at Noi. "Are you going to go have fun?"

Noi quickly shook her head.

"Okay," Akemi shrugged as she went off to join her friend.

Keiko looked at Noi who was trying to avoid eye contact. "So Noi, having fun?"

"Yes," She smiled.

"Really? Because you seem kinda closed up, like your not being yourself. Which is really a bummer for me 'cause I wanted to get to know you." Keiko was still looking at Noi.

"You can tell?" Noi whispered.

"Trust me," Sunako piped in. "there's barely anything you can hide from her." She scowled a little. "It's really hard when you actually want to keep a secret."

Keiko rolled her eyes at Sunako before turning back to Noi. "Look, if your shy, I understand. It's hard to suddenly fall in a group and feel comfortable, but could you open up a little more? Laugh with us. It's easier to just jump in, and don't worry; next time we hang out you'll have something to say."

Oh yes there also can be times that get rough

And all that can be said is "sorry"

That we were wrong and said some meaningless stuff

and we'll go on together through any nasty weather yeah!

"Next time?"

"I haven't really gotten to know you, but from what I can see, you're not a bad person and I think there's room in the group for someone like you." Keiko smiled as she saw a small smile make it's way on to Noi's lips. "Now, I think it's Takenaga, right? Is he someone of importance to you."

"Keiko," Sunako chuckled. "Don't you think that that's a topic for 'next time'."

"No, it's okay." Noi blushed a deep red when she heard Takenaga's name. "Well, for a while we were just close friends but recently we've started dating."

"That's so sweet," Keiko smiled. "I really wish we could find that someday. You know, the whole love thing. I want it more for Sunako though, she deserves it."

"She totally does. I think that she and Kyohei like each other and that they're just to chicken to admit it."

"That's enough," Sunako said to them.

"Kyohei's the one who fights a lot, right?"

"Yeah," Noi nodded.

"I'm sitting right here," Sunako started to glare at them.

"Ahh," Keiko understood. "I could see that," It was very possible for Sunako to like him, she kind of hinted about it last night.

"Do you think that I can't hear you or something?" The glare intensified.

"Hey!" The three girls looked to see their friends sitting down.

"I got Yumi to play that one game that she hates," Akemi giggled at the thought. "You really suck at that game, you know."

"Well, sorry if I don't like blowing peoples heads off." She sulked in her chair.

"Kids clam down," Keiko laughed.

"Yeah, or we'll put in time out." Noi threatened.

Everyone stopped for a seconded and looked at Noi. For the second she thought she did something wrong.

"Right, me and Noi will put you in time out." Sunako backed her up.

Noi started to laugh again and looked over to Keiko who was looking back at her.

'Maybe this is the real thing.' She thought.

Friends forever