Me: Shh…my parents think I'm doing my project.

Temari: But, you're not.

Me: No, I'd rather put this up before.

Temari: Okay, if you want to fail.

Me: Temari, shush. Do the disclaimer.

Temari: Disclaimer: Camilla-san does not own Shugo Chara or any of its characters.

(Nagihiko's POV)

Three Days Later (Thursday)

I'm starting to panic more and more. It's been three days since Nadeshiko said she was going to get me, but she hasn't done anything…well, that I know of. Hopefully, I dreamt the whole thing.

I began tapping my pencil on my desk out of boredom. Why do we even need to learn about the human reproductive system? We've been learning the same thing for four years!

"Fujisaki-san."

This is torture. As I'm sitting here, Nadeshiko could be planning something.

"Fujisaki-san!"

Unless, she gets me in my sleep. What if she posts embarrassing pictures of me all over school? What if she…

"FUJISAKI-SAN!" I glared up and saw the pig that is my teacher. "What is an embryo?

How am I supposed to know that?

I answered, "A magic egg that grants wishes," and shrugged.

"Incorrect."

A familiar person raised their hand in the air. "Yes, Mashiro-san."

"Actually Fujisaki-san is kind of correct." I'd love to hear Rima-chan's explanation. "The embryo is kind of an egg and it does grant wishes. When parents find out that they have an embryo, it granted their wish of having a child. The actual definition though is an organism in the early stages of growth and differentiation from fertilization to the beginning of the third month."

"Very good, Mashiro-san." The teacher turned to me before continuing, "Please pay attention, Fujisaki-san; you could learn a lot from Mashiro-san and your grade has been slipping lately."

The teacher went on with the lesson.

I peered over at Rima-chan. She caught my gaze and I mouthed out a "thank you." She replied with a nod and continued taking notes and intently listening to the lecture.

Maybe, I should pay more attention.

Twenty minutes later

Science was finally over. I made my way to my most hated class of the day: Language Arts. I despise the teacher, the books we read, and especially the essays we write. At least sophomore year is about one more month and I'll never have the teacher or her horrible assignments again.

"Hello class. I've graded all of your creative writing essays and I have to say I was very disappointed in a lot of you." She paused before speaking again. "Although there were a lot of disappointments and you may think I'm a hard grader, but then how come I gave an "A+" to one of them? I think you're just not trying."

The teacher kept talking.

An "A+!" Who would get an "A+" on one of her assignments? Not even my sister can even score that high.

She at last finished her rant and she started teaching. I hate Language Arts.

Lunchtime

The bell signaled that the class was over and it was time for lunch. FINALLY!

I dashed to the door, but was halted. "Fujisaki-kun, would you please come here."

What now? I know I'm not her favorite student. Hell, I know I'm her least favorite. As proof, check my grade. I have straight A's except for this class…I have an F+. At least it's a "+."

I walked over to her desk. "What is it sensei?"

"Fujisaki-kun, I'm aware you're a straight "A" student, am I correct?"

"Uh, technically. I have all A's except for…"

"I know my class; you have an F."

It's an F+. Get it right woman!

I nodded and she kept jabbering. "Fujisaki-kun, I graded your essay and I just wanted to ask you, how do you spell "dog?"

Dog? Was she serious? Is this a joke? "Dog. D-O-G. Dog. Why?" I asked irritated that I was missing lunch.

"Oh, I don't know? Maybe, because you spelt dog…D-A-W-G in your story!"

Oops. I knew I shouldn't have let Kukai proofread it.

"Fujisaki-kun, this did it. I'm going to do something I've never had to do before. Mainly, because you are a good student and you need to improve your grade in my class." What is she going to do?

"What are you going to do?"

"I'm not going to do it, I've already done it," silence filled the room. "I've hired you a Language Arts tutor."

A tutor! No! I'm usually the tutor, never the one being tutored. I do get occasional help from my sister and friends, but other than that, I do not get tutored.

"Who's my tutor?" I asked glumly.

"Well, she should be here any minute. She's probably getting her lunch, but she was the student that got the "A+" on the essay."

The teacher showed me the essay. I looked for the student's name on the front, but it probably was on the back.

"Would you like me to read it to you, so you know what a good story is?"

"Not really, but do I have a choice."

"Good." She began reading.

After the story

Wow! That story was surprisingly good. I can't wait to meet my tutor now, mostly because I can make fun of her fear of dolls. I laughed inside my head, but on the outside was a smile.

The teacher said, "I see you enjoyed the story." I nodded then she looked behind me. I heard the door open and footsteps walking toward us. I remained faced forward; I don't really want to know who the tutor is anymore. What if she's one of Saaya's friends…then I'd be screwed.

"Sorry I'm late sensei," the girl spoke. Why does her voice sound familiar? No…it can't be!

"Thank you for doing this…Mashiro-chi." She pointed at me, "You will be tutoring Fujisaki-kun over here."

NOOOO!

Rima was now next to me, she chuckled. "I'm tutoring you! This is going to be interesting."

"Yeah, yeah." An earlier thought struck my head. I smirked, "I didn't know you were afraid of dolls, Rima-chan."

She froze. "Sensei, you read him my story!"

"Yes, why? I thought that he should know real writing skills. It's not a problem is it?"

"No, not at all," she said sarcastically. "Is that it?"

"No, thanks for reminding me. One more thing: If Fujisaki-kun's grade doesn't improve, you're grade will suffer Mashiro-chi. Now, you two may go to lunch."

I was getting up from my seat. Rima-chan got a hold of my wrist and began to pull me outside.

(Rima's POV)

This is great. One, Nagihiko knows of my fear of dolls now. Two, if his grade doesn't improve, mine will suffer. And three…never mind. I will make sure he does better. Even if it means, I'll die trying…that sounds too dramatic.

We reached outside and were walking to the spot where we usually have lunch. As we were walking, I realized I was still holding his wrist. I quickly let go.

"Something wrong, Rima-chan?" he asked grinning.

Yes, something's wrong! My grade, straight A's, and something else are in the hands of a purple-headed play-boy.

I didn't dare look him in the eye or answer him. We arrived at the usual tree. Utau, Nadeshiko, Tadase and Kukai were waiting for us.

"Where did you guys go?" Kukai questioned.

I sat down between Utau and Nadeshiko while Nagihiko sat between Kukai and Tadase. The both of us didn't bother to answer.

"Okay, then. I'll just assume you guys went to make out behind the school," Kukai casually said.

I stood up. "HELL NO!"

"Ah, calm down Rima-chi," Nadeshiko soothed.

"Then why don't you just tell us?" Utau interjected.

I glared at Nagihiko to tell them. I'm still pissed.

"Okay, let's see. Hayashi-sensei asked Rima-chan to be my tutor. Rima-chan's pissed because if my grade doesn't go up, then hers will go down."

The four looked up at me since I was still standing. They all got up and hugged me?

At the same time they sympathized, "Poor Rima."

"Why?" I asked.

Everyone faced me and in unity spoke. "We've all tried helping Nagi in Language Arts and nothing worked. I mean what can you do to teach someone about Language Arts? We're sorry to say this, but your grade is dead."

I wasn't convinced with Kukai and Tadase, but Nadeshiko and Utau tried too. This is just great!

"Sorry, Rima-chan," Nagihiko said.

Nope, this isn't the end. I WILL improve Nagihiko's grade and when I do…oh, when I do, I'll…I'll…I have no idea.

After lunch

I was heading to gym. I've been here long enough now not to ask for help around. Besides, I didn't want to wait for Nagihiko; I'm still pissed about the grade thing. He better not fail the test on purpose.

After everyone dressed, we went into the gym and sat in roll call order. "Okay, today's Thursday, so we are doing circuits in the weight room." What are circuits? The sensei looked at me and singled me out, "Mashiro, I know you are new to the whole circuits concept, but don't worry, you have a partner for it." He looked at all the students again. "Before we go in the weight room, run a lap around the track. LET'S GO!"

After everyone finished running, we went into the weight room. We walked in and immediately I plugged my nose. It smelt like shit.

"Ha ha. Like the smell?" I turned to see Nagihiko. I just crossed my arms and turned away from him. I think I'm taking this grade thing a little too seriously, but I have a good reason. He just doesn't know it. "Sheesh Rima-chan, aren't you taking this too serious. I promise you, I won't fail on purpose." I wasn't convinced. I walked away onto the opposite side.

The gym sensei told us go gather in the middle of the room. "Before we start, find a partner." He went up to me. Why does he keep singling me out? "Mashiro, I suggest you pick my top student as your partner."

"Who's your top student?"

"Fujisaki." Why did I even bother to ask? The sensei walked away.

I felt a tap on my back. It was none other than Nagihiko. Is he a stalker or something? "Rima-chan, do you want to be my partner?"

"No," I flatly said.

He wasn't going to give up though. "Why not?"

Damn, I have to think up an excuse. I got one. "I already have a partner."

"Oh, really? Who?"

Who? "Uh, that's a good question. My partner is…" I pointed in a random direction with my eyes closed. Please, don't be a creeper. Please, don't be a stalker. Please, don't be the wall.

"Oh, okay. How did you get Hinamori Amu to be your partner anyways? She rarely participates in gym." I opened my eyes and in the direction I pointed, there Amu stood in her cool n' spicy pose. Yes!

"She's in my Language Arts and History class and…bye." I ran from Nagihiko to Amu's side. "Amu-chan do you mind being my partner," I whispered.

"Sure, why not. I have nothing better to do," she said in her cool n' spicy voice. She gave me a wink signaling she was happy.

We went over to a station. "I'll go first, so you know what you're doing," she told me. While we were waiting, Amu also explained the procedure. "As soon as everyone has a partner, the gym teacher turns on this weird device that beeps every 20 and 10 seconds. Everytime the 20 seconds beeps, you have to work. Every time the 10 seconds beeps, you rest and move to the next station. Got it?"

Amu and I sat on the mat waiting for this huge group in front of us to settle down. "When are we going to start?"

"As soon as that group gets to a station," the sensei explained. He blew a whistle. "Ladies, pair yourselves up. You can fight over Fujisaki after class."

I began to laugh and Amu looked at me. "What?"

"I could have sworn that he said that the girls are fighting over Nagihiko." I started laughing again.

"He did say that and they are fighting over him." I stopped laughing and looked at her for an explanation. "You're still kind of new, so you don't know everything going on. Fujisaki Nagihiko is actually one of the most popular boys at this school. Hotori Tadase and Souma Kukai are as well."

Really? I thought they were just a bunch of annoying guys who like to push Utau, Nadeshiko, and my buttons.

"Ever since the "accident" last week, all the girls are trying to get a piece of him. You're actually one of the three girls who haven't fallen under his spell. It's probably because you have your own fan-boys as well."

Grr, those fan-boys. "Who are the other two?" I asked.

"His sister, Nadeshiko, and his friend, Utau." Of course. It would be disturbing if Nade liked her brother and Utau is kind of like his sister too.

The huge group that was in front of us at last dispersed. "Finally we can start!"

"Not quite." The gym teacher loomed over Amu and I. "There's an odd number. Do you girls mind if Fujisaki is in your group?"

Nagihiko was next to the gym teacher smirking.

Damn it.

(Nadeshiko's POV)

After school

Rima-chi decided to walk home with Nagi and I after school since Utau-san was rehearsing for a concert on Saturday.

I was walking in the middle. Apparently, Rima-chi is still mad at my brother. Not to be mean or anything, but she is taking this seriously. I wonder what happened in gym. When Rima and Nagi walked into French, Rima was more pissed.

"Are you two okay? You haven't said a word to each other since the beginning of French class when we did the exercises."

None of them replied. I let out a sigh. We walked the rest of the way in silence.

The three of us arrived at our houses. Rima-chi turned to me, "Bye Nadeshiko." She ran into her house.

Nagi also started toward our front door. I went in front of it to stop him. "Sis, would you move please?"

"Not until you tell me what happened with you and Rima-chi."

His face became grave. "Fine…I-" he pushed past me into the house and slammed his door shut.

What am I going to do? I could be a normal sister and friend by not prying into their lives. Too bad, I'm not normal. I will find out what happened.

I guess I'll hold off on the prank for Nagi. I was going to do it today, but he seems disconsolate.

I went up to my room thinking what do with Rima-chi and Nagi.

(Rima's POV)

6:30 P.M.

"So, Hunny-Bunny how was school today? What did you do?"

"Nothing really." Heh that was a lie. At that moment, the memory from gym filled my mind. I brought my fork to my mouth.

I glanced up from my plate. My parents and Rikka were watching me. How come they always do that?

"It doesn't seem like nothing, Rima-tan. It seems to me like…" she coughed, "boy problems."

My mom hit the mark. How is she that good?

"Rima is this true? How many boys have you been talking to? I told you, you can't have a boyfriend until you get married."

Yes dad because every boy I talk to is my boyfriend.

"No, it's just that…" Excuse. Excuse. I need to think of an excuse. I have one; I am on fire today with excuses. "I miss Yua-tan and Kirishma-kun." I made a sad face to make it even more convincing.

"Aww, poor Onee-san." Yay, Rikka bought it. Now how about my parents?

I glared at my parents. They looked like they were about to cry. What the?

"I'm sorry we had to move Rima. Please forgive me." Ha, my dad is gullible.

"Don't worry Hunny-Bunny; you'll see them again one day."

Yeah, in the year of never and the month of going to happen.

That night

I am bored. I have another hour and a half before I go to sleep. I turn to my right and see the window; ever since I put the curtains up, it's not much of a creeper window anymore. I immediately think of Nagihiko. I was being a bitch to him today. I should apologize.

I walked over to the window and lifted the curtains. Nagihiko was at his window already lost in thought.

"Hey," I said.

He looked up from his thinking and began blabbering, "Sorry Rima-chan. It was an accident. I didn't mean to. Somebody pushed me and I didn't see the dumbbell and I tripped. I'm-"

"SHUT UP!" Nagihiko observes me. "I was being a bitch today. It's not your fault. Why don't we just forget about what happened in gym today?"

"Deal."

"Good. Anyways about the tutoring, how about if we get a head start and we'll walk to school tomorrow and I'll teach you the basics? Then, after school you can come over to my house."

"Why does it have to be your house?"

"I have to baby-sit my little sister tomorrow after she comes home from day care so ha!"

The door behind me suddenly opens. "Onee-san, momma wants you to kill a spider."

"Kay Rikka, tell her I'll be down in a minute. I'm doing my homework."

She put her hand up to her face and make the salute sign, "Roger that." She shut the door.

"You're not doing your homework, Rima-chan. Are you teaching your little sister to lie?"

"Would you rather me tell my mom that I'm talking to you? She'll storm up to my room."

"True."

"I guess that's all. I'm going to go. Be outside at 7:55 tomorrow morning." I was about to shut my window, but was interrupted.

"Rima-chan, I'm going to fail the test on purpose."

"I'LL SLAUGHTER-"

"Just kidding bye." He shut his window. I will never understand him.

I went downstairs after that.

(Nadeshiko's POV)

The Next Day (Friday)

"And you're certain you didn't see your brother or Rima this morning?" Kukai asked.

"No. Do you think one of them killed the other?"

"If that did happen, I suppose you're the only child now. Despite her looks, Rima could do more than break an arm."

"Yeah, you're right. Let's have a moment of silence to remember Nagi."

Tadase, Kukai and I bowed our heads for a few seconds.

"By the way, where's pop star? I haven't seen her this morning either."

"Utau-san is gone today to rehearse for a concert tomorrow. She'll be here tomorrow though."

"Shit!" was all Kukai could muster. He had on a shocked face and so did Tadase.

"What?" I questioned.

They pointed behind me. "Your brother came back to life and is getting along with Rima."

"You guys are hallucinating. There's no way…" I turned only to see Rima-chi and my brother laughing. What happened? Yesterday, they, mostly Rima, wanted to murder each other. At least, I can pull my prank. I'm thinking tomorrow.

They were about to reach us when a group of boys and girls gathered around them. In a couple of seconds, Rima-chi and Nagi started running and the group was chasing them.

"That was strange. Who are those people?"

"According to the school records, those people are in their gym class." Wait, gym class? Seriously, what happened yesterday?

"Oh yeah, I heard about an "incident" in gym yesterday," Tadase chipped in.

"Me too. What happened? I want someone to tell me now!"

"I can tell you," a voice spoke. The three of us turned around to see the "cool n' spicy" student, Hinamori Amu.

We inched toward her, waiting for an explanation. "So…what?" the three of us inquired.

"Fujisaki kissed Mashiro." The bell rang. "Well, I'm heading off to class," she said and walked away.

We stood still for a moment until we all screeched, "WHAT!"

(Nagihiko's POV)

Lunch

Crazy fan girls and fan boys. They've been following me everywhere. Thanks to them Rima-chan scratched up her knee, has a few bruises and is in the office. And also thanks to them, I've…well actually they haven't done anything to me yet.

I got to the usual spot, but there was no sign of anybody.

"Hi, Nagi." Those voices, I haven't heard those voices in awhile.

"What is it Lulu, Yaya?"

"Nothing. I just hope what occurred yesterday was an accident. You wouldn't want us to tell somebody, would you?"

I glared at them. "Leave me alone." I began walking away.

"If you want it that way." Under her breath Lulu whispered, "Be prepared though."

Sluts.

In a few minutes of walking, somebody pounced me. In a matter of a few seconds, Kukai was on top of me. Tadase and Nadeshiko were in front of me.

"Fujisaki Nagihiko, you've got some explaining to do."

(Rima's POV)

After school

"So let me get this straight. Kukai-kun ambushed you and wouldn't get off unless you told them about yesterday?"

"Yes, it was horrible. While I was telling them, I'm sure Souma-kun let one rip."

I let out a giggle.

"What's so funny about that?"

"So many things." We finally arrived at our neighborhood. We walked toward my house; I got the key from my backpack and opened the door.

I led Nagihiko into the living room. "Nice place you got here," he exclaimed while looking around.

"It's okay. Stay here, I'm going to get something in my room."

"Yeah, yeah." He laid his stuff on the couch and got up and looked around.

Weirdo.

I scaled the stairs. As I got to the top stair, I saw Rikka's room slightly open. That's strange; I could have sworn Rikka closes her door every morning before going to day care. She probably forgot today.

I went over to my door; it was unlocked. I guess I didn't lock my door this morning either.

I walked inside and spotted my Language Arts for Dummies book. This will come in handy.

I went to my desk.

"Hi Rima-chi!"

"Hi," I replied as I grabbed the book, shut the door and went downstairs.

I went down the stairs and was about to step off, but…

Wait a second? What was that?

I re-climbed the stairs and opened my door slowly wondering if it was a hallucination.

The door swung open and I stood still. I couldn't believe what, rather who, was in front of me. I sucked in my breath and shouted, "WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING HERE?"

To be continued…

Temari: Why'd you leave it at a cliffy?

Me: Because I won't be updating for a long time and I want the readers to suffer.

Temari: CAMILLA-SAN!

Me: I'm just kidding. I want…come on; this is my first cliffy.

Temari: I know. I just wanted to make you feel bad.

Me: Thanks Temari.

Temari: No problem. See everyone June 26th.

Rant:

So sorry for leaving it at a cliffy, but I need to finish my English project which I haven't started yet. HUGE PROCRASTINATOR! I also need to read more. I have a D in reading. XD

Expect an update June 20-26. (Mostly June 26.)

P.S. Thanks for the reviews. Every review is like a hug from a friend. :)

P.P.S. Happy birthday Ona!

Truths:

#13: I never hold grudges.

#14: I try so hard to be unique that I end up being like everyone else.