Last time on Definitely NOT a Cinderella Story, torn between her new found feelings for Kanata Saionji and the way she felt about PP, Miyu is in total confusion. To add more troubles for her already troubled world, Miyu was uncannily molested by the school's most popular delinquent – Suzuki Imanoyama.

And then suddenly—

"Are you going to the Christmas Dance with anybody?"

And now for the next chapter….!

Definitely NOT a Cinderella Story

I stared, my eyes widening with every passing minute as I was unable to grasp the reality of the question that Saionji-kun just asked me.

"Are you going to the Christmas Dance with anybody?"

Did he just ask me to the Dance?

After an entire minute of me staring into his amber eyes, the most popular guy in my entire school turned a little red as he broke eye contact with me and stared away.

"Don't get the wrong idea," he said in a hurry as he stared aimlessly at the marble floor.

I frowned, obviously confused…

Wrong idea…?

"I asked you whether you were going with anyone," he said, his voice cracking lightly as though he was not sure what he was saying.

Blood rose to my cheeks in plain embarrassment as I realized what he had actually asked.

"I d-didn't ask you to the dance".

I looked down at once, biting my lower lip as a sudden wave of emotion spread through my body—a emotion that was so close to fury but also bordering along with embarrassment.

"I didn't get the wrong idea," I replied giving the innocent bed a stony glare.

Chapter XI

Popular Prince Saionji…?

Sure….

I got the wrong idea…

For one second there, I thought he was asking me out!

Big deal..!

…..

…..

Damn it!

I cursed under my breath as I forcibly wiped the last of the plates sparkling clean. With the dishes done, I had nothing else to clean and nothing else to do to keep my mind off that stupid, idiotic, senseless brunet!

I stood there, practically steaming with anger but in the deepest corner of my mind, I could see that I was thinking about him too much.

I leaned on the kitchen cabinet and sighed.

I didn't like the way I was thinking about him.

I didn't like the fact that my heart starts to beat violently at the sight of him.

I hated the fact I liked the way he looked at me when I rushed out of the classroom…

He looked… worried…

I didn't know why…

But I was surprised when I saw my reflection in one of the silver utensils on the side sill.

I was surprised that a small smile was playing along my lips when his face popped into my head…

"Great…" I muttered under my breath, wondering how long I would lay awake tonight thinking about that brat.

"You know…" Nanami said thoughtfully, munching away her lunch, "a weird thought just occurred to me…"

The five of us were having lunch under one of the many trees at the School grounds. I was just half-way through my rice and pickle and still continuing to think about a particular brunet when Nanami's words rang. I was not paying them attention since only then did the Populars exit the building and headed towards their usual hangout.

"What is it..?"

Aya was the first to ask.

"What if Saionji's PP…?"

It took a moment to fully grasp the meaning of her simple query.

"What?" I asked, "no way!"

"Why not?" asked Christine, "it kinda seems fitting, don't you think…?"

"A perfect ending…" said Aya dreamily.

"I don't think so!" I snapped.

"Popular Prince," Santa suddenly mumbled.

"What?" I snarled.

"PP…" Santa said, a smirk making his already childish face more comical, "The Popular Prince…"

"Good one…" said Nanami.

"How come I didn't think about that before…?" Aya wondered out loud.

"Saionji's not him!" I practically shouted and I was actually surprised that I had gotten to my feet.

"Why not?" asked Nanami.

I don't know…

Saionji and PP…

They are definitely not the same…

"Saionji is in the soccer team," I found myself voicing out, "PP loves basketball!"

"Saionji quit basketball only a year back," said Nanami smartly, cocking her eyebrows.

He did…?

I didn't know that…

But…! No way…

"Saionji always plays basketball during P.E." said Santa excitedly.

"And he obviously likes you," reasoned Christine thoughtfully with a smile.

"No he doesn't," I mumbled almost instantaneously, feeling blood creep to my face.

"Hello!" called Aya, "were you not there when he challenged you at the pool?"

"Or when he went crazy over getting that Imanoyama kicked outta the school?" asked Nanami.

Whoa…

Wait a freaking second!

"What?" I asked, "What do you mean…?"

"Oh… we didn't tell you?" asked Christine, apologetically.

"Tell me what?"

"Actually…" started Chris but Nanami cut across.

"That Imanoyama bastard is getting his ass kicked out today," Nanami said forcibly.

I knew that the incident was still evident in her mind with her choice of words. Even as I remembered that day, shivers went down my spine. I could still remember his breath on me and his really stinking cologne all over me. I remember taking three long showers to get rid of the effect he had on me.

"Saionji had a little talk with the Principal today morning," added Aya, "many people saw him steaming out of the Principal's office… "

"And as soon as he left, the Principal called in for Imanoyama," said Santa, "I was having Biology with the dude…"

I stood there, a sudden wave of emotion passing through me.

W-What…?

"I bet he's getting a nice good-bye lecture from the Principal right now…"

"He's such a moron," Christine said, "I seriously can't believe anybody let him stay at this school for this long".

"I gotta go!" I said suddenly, my mind a blurry image right now.

"Where are you going?" asked Nanami at once but I didn't linger enough to answer.

I ran as fast as I could towards the Principal's Office which was located at the first floor in the Main Building. In my hurry, I didn't notice that I rushed past the Populars.

Neither did I notice the pair of amber orbs that followed me, a look of surprise in them.

"Excuse me sir!"

She was standing there, panting hard. I frowned wondering what she was doing here. True, this lecture with the old man was starting to irritate me but I already knew what was coming after all… he was going to expel me.

But she was here…

Why the hell…?

"Ms. Kouzuki," the Principal acknowledged, "how can I help you?"

She bent down lightly to help her breath a little better. I raised my eyebrows.

She was really a pathetic creature.

What does she plan on doing?

Complain about me when she knows for sure that I can't exact revenge on her later…? Just because she has that spoiled brat Saionji by her side, does she think she can do anything?

"Please don't expel him sir," she panted, taking her first steps into the Office.

Shit…

I can't believe that I was actually taken aback by that.

"W-what..?"

Ya sure dude… but you missed out the last two words!

"Sir," she said his timid voice sounding strong and mesmerizing, "please don't do it…"

"Why not…?"

She fidgeted lightly and it was more that obvious that she was trying her best to avoid my eyes. It felt weird having to sit here and looking at her like that.

"Cause everybody deserves another chance," she said lightly, a small smile making its way along her lips.

Wait a freakin' sec…

When did she become this appealing?

When did she become this beautiful…?

"Scum like him should never enter this school!"

"Mr. Saionji," the Principal said pursing his lips as he acknowledged the million-dollar-worth-brat who entered at that moment, "please do mind your words inside my office".

"Sorry sir but I won't stand to see him continue here," the brat said spitefully.

"Then sit," I muttered before I could control myself (who am I kidding… I would never try to control myself) as I leaned back on the chair more comfortably.

I knew he threw me a glare but I didn't care… I never did…

"Saionji-kun, please," she was saying.

I wondered why she was bothering pleading for me. She was the one I molested. She was the reason that Saionji got this mad enough to kick me out.

"No," Saionji said to the Principal flatly, "he's not spending another minute on these grounds".

I thought back to the home I have to return to.

My old man's not goanna like this…

Maybe he'll disown me this time.

To hell with him…! He's practically treating me like scum already. It'd be better if he did disown me.

"Just because your father owns half the school doesn't mean that you have the power to kick out people you don't see fit Saionji!"

"What?"

She stared intently into his eyes, angrily as he stared at her back, surprise evident in his eyes.

Jesus Christ…

This one's different…

"He's the guy who harassed you Miyu…"

"Nobody wants to be the bad guy Saionji-kun," she said calmly, a soft look in her eyes which seemed to have a light of its own, "it's not his fault that he's like this…"

He stood there, analyzing her.

But before he could come up with anything to say, the only other person left in the room spoke with a note of finalization in his voice.

"I think Ms. Kouzuki here is right," the Principal suddenly made his presence noticed, "I will not expel him but.." he turned to me and continued in a stern voice, "But Mr. Imanoyama, if I hear another complaint about you, I'm afraid you'll leave me no choice but to expel you…"

I could sense the brat trying to argue but he didn't.

I nodded at the Principal and the three of us left the Office silently.

"Kouzuki," I called to her as I could see her planning of rushing off at once.

"What do you want?"

Why the heck does he have to stand in front of her like that?

"I'm not goanna do anything lover boy," I said and I saw her tense as my gaze fell upon her, "I just wanna apologize and thank her for today…"

He continued to glare at me.

"Seriously…"

After a moment's hesitation, he moved away from her but looked ready to pounce at me by the look that he gave me.

"Hey Kouzuki," I said to her awkwardly.

She turned away from me lightly.

She was scared… scared of me… scared of what I might do to her…

I actually wanted to slap myself.

Why – I have no idea…

"I've never apologized to a girl before," I started.

What the heck am I talking about?

"It's o-okay… you don't have to…" she said.

Her hand was shaking lightly and I wished that I hadn't noticed it. But it's pretty hard to miss by the way it was shivering.

The brat also noticed her hand shivering because he caught her hand in his and gripped it tight.

I felt a weird feeling surge through my veins as I saw him touch her.

"By the way," I said, trying not to show the anger that I was suddenly feeling, "thanks for back there".

She managed a small smile before saying, "it's no problem".

Great…

What the hell was happening to me?

Why do I want to kick myself for ruining any chance that I might have had with her…?

Why…!

I took a step toward her.

She tensed lightly.

But before anybody could do anything, I found myself placing my lips the gentlest way possible on her soft cheeks. It felt as though my entire body was caught in electricity. Even though I wanted more, I backed away at once.

The look that Saionji had was priceless…

"See ya…"

I waved and left the two.

Is it just me or am I liking this girl more than I first anticipated…?

For the first time in a long time a smile escaped my lips.

For the first time, I was thinking about a girl… about her smile…

For the first time, I hated the way I had made a first impression.

And I knew who is to blame for that…

"Kijoyu…"

To be Continued

Yay! I finally updated… : -) can't believe it's been this long…: P so sorry though… will try and update as fast as possible… fingers crossed…

Oh ya…

In the next chapter,

Identity of PP possibly revealed… ;)

Until then… review… :):)