Summary: Her goal was only about the money. That was it and nothing else. She made a rule that she'll never love a customer and that they shouldn't love her back until he came around and things started going mad. Now why is he so determined to break that rule?

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Life of a Teenage Prostitute
Chapter Four: Making Decisions


I was squirming and squirming. Why can't I just let it go? He wasn't at all serious, right? Besides, maybe he meant it in a sexual way! Maybe he wasn't talking about that like-like thing. No, Mikan. He told you before. He promised. Why would he break his promise right in front of me? Wouldn't he know that it just sounded so wrong? This is wrong, Mikan. Really wrong! What comes after like? Yes, Mikan! Love. No! I will not let it come to that point! He doesn't like me! He just wants to play around with me like before! But... why do I get the feeling that he wasn't fooling around with me? Why does his warm breath still linger on my skin? Why do I still feel him licking my earlobe? Why do I even still feel his grip on my arm? Why? Why? Why?

No love. No love. No love. Yes! Yes! Yes! I don't like him. He doesn't like me. We're just playing around. I don't like him at all. Ok, so maybe I do. I like him as a friend. That's it! Maybe he only liked me as a friend? See, Mikan? There's nothing to be paranoid about. Like me as a friend. Oh, what am I saying? Why am I being so paranoid? I'm not even like this before! Not even one bit! I need to talk to somebody about this. Maybe a doctor! I don't know! I just want to go back to my usual self. The usual greedy, arrogant prostitute I was!

But every single day I spend time with that money-faced workaholic, it feels like my greediness level has just decreased. I've changed a lot like Reo said before. He would know especially that he was the one who thought me to steal, to love money and to be such careless drug addict. After two years, he also changed too. And who am I to judge? I mean, next thing I know, he's just playing nice around me to get what he wants which is sex, money and more drugs! I can't believe I'm even gonna give him part of my money. I shouldn't even have to!

Mikan, calm down! It's been two days and its Saturday. This reminds me... What the freakin' hell am I doing, thinking deeply while I'm out with my new friends?!! Crap!!! Crap!!! CRAAAP!!!

"You're spacing out," Hotaru said after throwing a French fry at my face. I laughed as if she said the funniest thing on earth while she looked at Nonoko who just kept looking away while sipping her milk shake. "You know, I think you should get a therapist. It's not like Hyuuga doesn't have the money to get you one. Besides, if he doesn't, then that must mean he just doesn't want you to be alright so you couldn't leave him alone. . ." She trailed off, swirling her straw around her Cookies and Crème flavored shake.

"Umm. . . I don't think I get the point," I responded stupidly even though I actually wasn't listening to her whole talking. Hence, I decided to change the subject before she asks me if I was really listening to what she said. I would feel guilty at that point then. "Did Anna say when she'll come back?" I hope I didn't ask this before or they'll think I'm growing old. Old, I tell you! Old!

"She's dating her sister's brother-in-law," Nonoko stated, looking disgusted at what she just said. "I can't believe she's going to spend the whole weekend with him. Her sister's brother-in-law's like, so perverted. I can't even imagine how she said yes to that guy. He's not even worth it. I mean hello? He's like the king of all womanizers!" Oh tell me about it, Nonoko. You don't even know what's worse.

With a tapping sound that I just heard next to me, I looked at the window of the diner which is just really close to me---we picked the closest spot there. Anyways, I wasn't surprised that the person who was tapping the glass window was Reo. He's been following me for the past few days. I didn't mind about his company but it was getting pretty annoying. And I mean really annoying. Well, it's my fault too. If I'd have someone else to talk to and share some cigarettes with me while drinking beer, then I wouldn't have to pick him! Argh!

"Wow, that guy's really cute," Nonoko stared at the window with a smile on her face. Reo just ignored her like she wasn't there and kept his attention to me. I exhaled. I gotta go. "I think that guy's, like, really after you, Mikan. Do you know him?" Uhhh... duhhh?! What if I told you I wanted to trade places with you, Nonoko? Would you, like, really go for it?

"His name is Reo," I introduced, giving Reo one of my 'Get-the-hell-out-of-my-sight hand signals'. Nonoko was like, "Ooh..." as she wriggled her fingers at him flirtatiously. "Don't waste your time on this one. I'm telling you, girl. He's not worth it." And that my friends, is the truth. I think you already know why.

"Why not?" Nonoko asked as Hotaru stared at her, surprised that she was being awfully dense at the moment. "He looks decent, a little annoying but above all, he's totally gorgeous. I bet he's even more worth it than my stupid old boyfriend who just loves looking at girls' underwear for no reason. I can't believe he's such a perv..." She leaned her elbow on the table, placing her hand on her left cheek.

"I think I should go," I waved my hand, bidding goodbye after I saw Reo really trying to get my attention. He better have a good reason for following me here because I'm getting really pissed off by his actions. "I'll go see you guys later or whatever." I pushed the glass door, exiting the diner.

"I called," Reo stated, smoking a cigarette while looking a bit furious. I raised a brow at him, crossing my arms because I knew he was really obligating me to answer the phone while in the middle of a conversation with Hotaru and Nonoko. "And you didn't answer like I was a totally different person to you. Don't you know that you still haven't given me the money?"

I placed my hand inside my bag, rummaging through it as I took the half of my money and handed it to Reo. He counted it and didn't say a thing at all while placing it inside his pocket. "I'm not stupid, Mikan," He began, messing up his red hair in irritation. "And you're definitely not smart enough to know that I know you're getting more than this. But anyways, who would care?"

"Is that all you need from me?" I asked, placing a hand on my waist. He pulled me away again, luring me to his new hot motorbike which I assume that he stole. He gave me a helmet and I wore it as he sat on the bike and started starting the engine. I sat behind him but I made sure that Nonoko and Hotaru weren't paying attention. "Where are we going this time?"

"You'll see," He smiled, starting to drive the motorbike throughout the long road. I looked at my back and really made sure Hotaru and Nonoko didn't see a thing. Reo took my right hand and pulled it forward to make sure that I wasn't going to fall off the motorbike. "You better hold on tight, Mikan. 'Coz I'm about to give you the ride you'll never forget."

"Ego maniac," I muttered, wrapping my arms tight around his muscular body. Wait! Did I just really say that in my head? I can't believe this. Must distract myself! "You've gotten fatter than the last time." I lied, trying to hide the slight blush on my cheeks. He titled the motorbike a little when he made a turn on this corner.

"Maybe I did," He shrugged a little, trying not to let my hands slip accidentally. "Or maybe you did." He laughed, teasing me or should I say, aggravating me until I decide to push him to a bridge going to a next island or whatev. But instead, I punched his back... which to my embarrassment, didn't even hurt one tiny bit. "You better work on that punch." He pointed out.

I could've whispered, "I know," at him but I didn't. It would just mean that I agree with him on this because I do agree! If I didn't, I would've said that I didn't need to work out because I brought a knife with me and its hidden somewhere on the side of my thighs and that way, he would look which would make him think I was thinking of doing something with him and you already know what that is.

After a few more tilts and turns at corners we've finally reached our destination which took 35 minutes to be exact. I couldn't believe that Reo brought me to this huge house which had a car and all that. Who the freaking hell does this house even belong to? And why is Reo opening to gate? Why does he have a key? Why do I feel so stupid right now and why do I get the feeling that this damn house belongs to him? Argh. These questions are driving me crazy.

"Don't tell me that place belongs to you," I scowled at the house, looking up and down at it. Reo just opened the door and led me inside. "Answer me Reo!" I demanded, pulling my hand away from his tight grasp which caused a tint of red to show around my wrist. "What the hell are we doing here and if this is one of your crazy ideas to get me in trouble, I'm so---"

"Shut up, Mikan," He covered his ears with his hands. For your information, Reo. I'm the one who's supposed to be angry and irritated right here! "Yes, this is my house and no! I'm not getting you into trouble. I'm getting you in this house because I want you to so just be quiet and don't say a fu---"

"Don't say the F word!" I also started covering my ears like the way Reo did. I hate the F word. Grr. "I hate it! I hate it! I hate it! So stop saying it, ok?!"

"Fuck! Fuck! Fuck!" He continued, making me boil up like mad. I screamed at him with the words, "Stop it, Reo!" but he didn't stop! He continued which engaged an argument and all those stupid tantrums. "Shuuuut uuuuup, Mikan!!!! Just fucking shut up!!!" And this just made me to even more scream like I was a little kid.

So now you see why Reo and I can't get along. Not only did he throw a beer bottle at me once at my head, but he also used to hurt me---not only physically but also emotionally---whenever he's drunk. He's also very immature like right now. I don't get why people like him! They're so blind! Can't they see how annoying this person or should I say, alien, is? I hate him! I hate him! I hate him! What's the point of even going here if he only wants me to be shouted at!? That is it!

"What am I even still doing here?!" I exclaimed, poking his hard chest. He slapped his face and then started rubbing it like the way Natsume does to control his fury and anger.

So to keep everything at peace, we kept the silence that passed by after my comeback. Reo decided to take me back home without Natsume noticing by his window or anything while I came inside the house, tired and exhausted because of shouting and screaming at Reo. If Natsume saw me like this, I knew what he would ask me and I knew that I had no prepared excuse for his question.


I still haven't forgiven Reo for shouting at me and for using the F word. I use the other use for saying this censored word like for example, effing or eff. But really. I couldn't care more. It's all over. The moment I've reached home, I saw Natsume already asleep on his desk chair while his papers were scattered everywhere all over the room. I gave him a blanket to keep him warm and I even made coffee inside the coffee maker just to make sure he can have some when he wakes up. It's not like he'd even ask if I was the one who did that for him because he knows that we're the only two people in this house.

Enough about Natsume and let's talk about what's really happening right now.

This morning when I immediately woke up, Natsume was still in his office, sleeping. But did you know what I did to wake him up? Of course you didn't. I literally shouted in his ear 'coz I knew I can't wake him up by just shaking his whole body! Hell, with all the work he has at his job, I don't think he even has a break! Not even for a minute! All he does is work, work, and guess what? More work! I don't know why I'm getting angry but no kidding, it pisses me off to see someone working so hard if he already has the money for, like, everything he needs!

As I was saying, (ahem) he ended up grabbing my wrist the moment when I woke him up. He looked up at me with his half-closed eyes and then he started rubbing them. I pulled my wrist away and said, "Get ready for breakfast and don't forget to brush your teeth." And he replied, "Mom? Is that you?" which just made me shake my head as I stalked through the kitchen, preparing the omelet and the sausages for him to eat. Oh and I almost forgot the bacons, too.

Let's skip this whole boring morning. We didn't have a conversation at all but instead, he told me that tomorrow in the afternoon, I should be here because it's Mochu's birthday and all that. He even told me he bought me a dress and it was inside my dressing room but I didn't take a peek at it because I didn't wanna know what I was going to wear. I can just imagine me, wearing something that doesn't really suit me at all. It's like wearing a red wig which would make me look like Reo. Eew.

When I decided to head for the mall, Reo was waiting for me outside Natsume's house and it was a good thing that Natsume already had left for work. Reo was staring at me, looking sorry for what he's done with me yesterday and I knew that he should be because I'm really up for killing him and I don't care if it's the cause that's going to bring me to jail! I just want a peaceful life, that's all I asked for.

"Look," He walked towards me, holding his red helmet in his hands and bringing it to his waist. "Mikan, I'm sorry about yesterday. I just wanted to have a little fun with you and I didn't think you would react that way because I thought you already knew what I was thinking of what to do with you. I'm sorry, ok?" How many times has Reo used that line? Let's see, one two and ah... yes! He has said this line for one hundred and three times on me, now! He can't fool me. I knew why he's using this line.

And it's because he wants to do something sinister!

Reo doesn't say sorry unless he wants something from me. He never does! He doesn't even act nice unless he wants to chase me around his room, naked! That's right, folks! He wants to have sex! What? He can't find a woman to fool right now? Had he banged every prostitute in Tokyo, Japan? Or is he just sincerely desperate to have me---Mikan the great---who has always been the best and the most beautiful girl in the whole Japan?! Ok, enough pride, Mikan... It's serious talk.

"What, Reo?" I asked him, sighing while pushing back some strands of my hair behind my ear. "You don't have any more women to fool around here in Japan or what? Can't you just leave me alone for two days? Just two days, Reo. That's all I'm asking. I want to have a break. I want my own space." I continued, pleading him to go and stay away from me while using hand gestures.

He rolled his eyes, "No," He replied, placing a hand inside his pocket. "I think you know what I want from you. With those brains and instincts, I know that you know what I'm trying to tell you right now. And you have to say yes to this or I think Natsume would want to know what you really are---" He touched my left cheek. "---Sweetie."

He won, no duh. How can I let Natsume interfere with my life? I wouldn't want him to tell me what to do. He already controls a company and what if he decides to control me too? What if he finds out about Persona? And what if Persona finds out about what I really am, too? Wouldn't he threaten me more just to get what he wants? I've heard that some girls were starting to get victimized by him and couldn't tell. There was this girl at my school who's really pretty but yet, a virgin and now devirginized because of Persona the great. How can he get what he wants that quick, anyways?

"Fine," I raised a hand in defeat. "What do we do now? Are we going to do the usual or what?" I questioned, walking to his motorbike. He shook his head and smirked. I breathed out, calming down. He wants to do something very sinister, alrighty. And I couldn't guess what it is because I know that this Reo is really different from the old one I know. He has a lot of new tricks behind his back which would never fail unless I know what it is. "Then what?"

"Just hop in and listen to me," He placed his arm around my shoulders. This is never going to end, is it?


We stopped at our old hide-out. The gang was still there but they're vastly different right now unlike before. One is Jiro Koizumi. He's the one with the raven hair with red highlights. His eyes were brown as ever and his looks had seemed to improve than the last time I saw him. His girlfriend's Luna Koizumi---they're already married ever since they were kids. I know. It's awfully weird. Anyhow, she's the only one who's supported me ever since the problems had started. Luna and I shared our problems but ever since she died because of AIDS just three years ago, I had no one else to talk to anymore. No one at all.

Second is. . . Kaname. The one with the blonde locks who's always protecting me against Reo. He's the reason how I escaped Reo. He helped me and defended me to anyone who would hurt me. I'll admit. Kaname and I had this so-called important meeting every twelve at midnight back here because Reo doesn't go here at that time. I knew Kaname loved me too much that he was almost obsessed. But really. I couldn't care much about it anymore. It was a long, long time ago. Maybe he's changed too.

I stared at Kaname who was grinning at me. Reo looked down at me while glared. "Don't stare. You'll burn holes," I shoved him. "Where's the third guy?" I looked around the hide-out when someone entered the door and started running towards me.

"Hey!" Oh my God. Is that really Koko? I can't believe my eyes! "How are you doing, girly?" I laughed, hi-fiving him. I looked around and someone entered afterwards and it was Tobita Yuu. Everyone called him Iinchou. He isn't really a part of this group because he's like this servant or whatever but right now, I think he got in.

"Iinchou, how are you?" I asked enthusiastically, running towards him. He just gave a simple smile but it faded away too quickly. "Is there something wrong?"

"Since Reo's with you, I think he told you and it must be really hard for you," He tried to explain but I still couldn't get what he was saying and so I made a confused face. He answered me back with a confused face too and so I asked him what was it. "Didn't Reo ever tell you that your mother passed away just a month ago? I thought you knew."

"No, I didn't," And this is when Reo covered my mouth with his palm. I could see his face glowering at Iinchou and this meant something. Why didn't he tell me? Just because I left home doesn't mean that I didn't care about what would happen to my own mother. "Reo, what the hell?!" I exclaimed, once I've taken off his hand out off my mouth.

"Just..." He looked at the others around the hide-out while I followed his gaze and then looked at him. "We should talk outside. This isn't the reason why I brought you here." Obviously, it isn't. Why did you even bring me here? "Go!" He continued, pushing me a little farther.

That's when he walked towards Koko, Kaname, and Jiro. He was taking something from them. A small plastic bag that had a seal. I couldn't see what was in it. Didn't care either. It could be something else or whatever. If Reo plans on something stupid, I'll make sure I don't get involved in it like the last time because the last time I was involved, I almost got in prison if it weren't for Kaname. Someone should really kill this guy.

Reo turned to look at me as his gaze went up and down my body which made me look at myself. What was he really trying to show? And if he is trying to show something, why is he doing it? Was there something important for us to do or talk about besides the thing about my mother dying?

I don't wanna know the answer to those questions right now. Especially that I know I'm not prepared to learn more about my mother's death.

Reo could've told me. He could've said something but I knew that he knew what I'd do about it. Nothing. Not a single thing or whatever. He knows that I won't even visit her funeral even if I cared. He knows that I would just take it like there's this never ending pain in my head even if I didn't show it much. I don't know why Reo knows too much about me. How he knows why I was like this and all that. Maybe it's because my brother, Tono, and him were always around me. Watching, breathing just behind my back. And it scared me the most.

Because every day they were around me when I turned 12 and that Reo was 14 while Tono was 18, I would be the girl they played with. Yes, my parents knew. Reo was there but he didn't do a thing. He would watch Tono do whatever he could with me. Play around with my body or hit me with whatever thing he could grab or throw at me. It was hard for me to accept that fact but after a few years, I got used to it until I couldn't take it anymore and so I left.

Nobody cared with whatever I do, anyhow.

By the time Reo had done what he was going to do with the gang, I was left outside, waiting for him. I just sat on a chair with a hand on my cheek while thinking of what happened the other day between me and Reo. It was like what we only did was to shout and shout at each other. I was getting sick of it and I hope he feels the same way too or else this'll never end at all.

"Mikan," I turned when I heard my name being called. Reo stood tall while his left hand was inside his pocket. "The reason I didn't tell you about your mom is because I think we both know what would happen." I nodded at him while I played with my hands. "And... I don't want to ruin your plans with Natsume."

I was speechless. Did he just say what?!

"Reo, you can't fool me," I stood up from my chair. "What are you planning this time?" I questioned, crossing my arms with a wrinkle on my nose.

He sneered in response and I knew I wasn't wrong with my instincts. So he was planning on something. And it must be something really sinister. Because if it isn't, he isn't going to play the role as Mr. Nice Guy.

"I just thought that you might need a little stress reliever," He half pulled out the plastic from his pocket which made me wonder what really was in that thing. "I bet you know what this is and you must miss it very much." Ok, I have to know what it is because I just can't take it anymore.

"Would you just freakin' tell me what's in it?!"

He took out the plastic and showed to me. It was... I gulped. "Ecstasy?!" I shrieked, trying to take the plastic from him as he pulled it up from where I couldn't reach it anymore. "Reo, how could you?! You can't just go around giving it to people unless you want to get in trouble again. You should throw it out before somebody sees you." I lectured him.

"Wouldn't it feel great if little Mikan would be able to taste it just one more time?" He teased, making me fume like mad. I tried to reach it more but I just couldn't. Reo was too tall for me. "Nuh-uh-uh... you're not allowed, remember? What would Natsume tell you if he finds out?"

Grr. Why can't he just let me be? Showing E at me is nothing.

Nothing at all...

"Reo..." I put my hands behind my back, entwining them both while drawing circles with my toes. "Just freakin' please!" I seethed. "Please throw it away! I don't want to get into trouble like the last time!" I shook his body when my hands suddenly grabbed both of his shoulders.

"Come on," He opened the plastic and took out a pill as I took a step backwards. Oh no. I must not be fooled. "Just one wouldn't hurt, right?" He handed it out to me while my hand almost took it but I stopped.

I stopped to think. What would Natsume think if he finds out? But I knew it wouldn't hurt to try it one more time especially that I needed it now really badly.

It was time to make the decision and I knew that would end up taking the wrong one. Now that I accepted the pill, I'm just wondering what would happen next after this...


Ok, so... I'm sorry I updated this really late now. I think some of you may have heard that I was confined for 4 days in the hospital because of Dengue but don't worry. I'm fine now.

Anyways, this chapter's all about Reo. I'm not prepared to show the real violent Reo just yet. I just want you all to get excited and I hope you did.

Remember: Before my next update, I'll be waiting for 30 reviews again. I hope it's ok to you guys. That's all I'm asking. 30 reviews per chapter would already be ok for me to update. I think I'll be only able to update for once or twice a month because of my studies and stuff. Hope you understand.

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