A/N: So sorry for cutting the chappie short.

Am making it up by giving the continuation without a week's delay.

So here it is…

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Redemption

By Shiri Chizumi

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Part Two of Chapter One:

As she took her books out for her last class, Tohru found an envelope in her locker, her name was written in front in bold, black letters.

It was an invitation to a party.

THE PARTY at Akito's house this Friday night. Tohru had seen it from afar. A large Victorian style mansion. There was a small map in the invitation that she could follow if her parents didn't drive her.

She smiled as she pushed her locker door close. It would be great to go out and meet some new people.

"You are going, aren't you?"

It was Akito, standing in front of her.

"Whoa! You scared me there. Guess I just didn't see you." exclaimed Tohru as she leaned back on her locker.

For some strange reason, her heart was pounding. ''Yeah, I'd love to come. Thanks for inviting me."

"It should be great. Everyone is coming." He smiled at her, dark eyes sparkling and in swift motion, had her books in his arms. He wasn't carrying any. "You got math right? I'll walk you to class."

Tohru was a little surprised that he was going out of his way for her, but she was flattered at the same time too.

"Thanks." She couldn't help but to feel a little guilty about the stuff that she was thinking about him back in the lunchroom. He really did seem like a nice guy.

With Akito walking her to class, it seemed that every second people in the halls to say hello. Juniors, sophomores… even seniors she'd never met. She was really surprised that they all remembered her name too, and seeing that she didn't know half these people, Damien made sure to introduce her to each and every one of them.

"I bet I wouldn't be able to remember half those names." She confided ruefully as they reached her classroom.

Akito laughed. "Hey, that was just the appetizer. The entrée is at the party. But don't worry." he gave a sly grin "These people are very easy to get to know."

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Now sue me for the chapter that really ended there.