A/N: Here is chapter 11! You guys seem to really like my story, and I decided to update! I honestly didn't know how to write this chapter. I really didn't. So this just flowed from a figment of my imagination. I hope you all enjoy! (Sadly you guys will hate me at the end...)

Disclaimer: I don't own anything!

NOTE: If you see any first person pronouns like "i" "we" or "me" then that's Amu speaking. Remember, this is in AMU'S pov!

An Almost Everlasting Kiss?

Nadeshiko walked solemnly around the empty hallways. She was engulfed with many problems. It began to stress her. Nadeshiko grabbed a strand of violet hair, tugging on it lightly. She shut her eyes close as she continued to walk.

"Oomph! Hey, wa-" the figure Nadeshiko seemed to have bumped into paused.

"Nagihiko…" Nadeshiko breathed. He looked like a mirror image of her. It was too real to be true that this strange dude just comes along looking like her.

Nagihiko kept silent. He seemed to be observing Nadeshiko carefully as if she was his own science project. The tension in the air seemed to grow. Nadeshiko followed Nagihiko's gaze. Her skin began to heat up. Unintentionally, she kicked Nagihiko in the shin.

"Ow! What the hell was that for?" Nagihiko yelped.

"Why are you staring at me weirdly? Not to mention, why the hell do you look like me?" Nadeshiko blurted. Just realizing what she said, she broke off into a run.

Nagihiko grabbed Nadeshiko's wrist just in time before she could go right past him. His face, emotionless, seemed to hold something. It was as if he also knew something about her. He dragged Nadeshiko back to the front of him so he could get a better look at her. He clutched onto Nadeshiko's shoulders tightly, squeezing her lightly.

"W-What are you—" Nadeshiko tried to say.

"Your questions shall be answered in due time, but from now on, please do as I say," Nagihiko said seriously. His eyes seemed to sharpen into a deadly glare.

"Why?" Nadeshiko demanded.

"Stay away from that Souma. He's a danger to you. Understand? Stay away from Souma Kukai," Nagihiko said darkly. He gently pushed Nadeshiko away, who staggered.

"No."

"What was that?"

"No! You aren't the boss of me! I-I don't even know you! Get away from me, freak!" Nadeshiko yelled through sobs. She didn't know why she was crying, but something in her seemed to just snap.

"Fine then, disobey my orders. It won't be my fault though if you die," Nagihiko said before disappearing quickly down the corridor.

"Die…?" Nadeshiko said mentally.

"No…This is just a figment of my imagination! N-No way did he say that. No…" Nadeshiko shook her head in denial. She then ran off in the opposite direction Nagihiko disappeared off to.

Rima, whom was eavesdropping on this cute little conversation, appeared out of the Janitor's Closet. She coughed from the polluted air inside the closet. After clearing her sinuses from that awful polluted air, she smirked.

"So, Nagi, that's the way you want to play, huh? Then so be it," Rima said to herself as she made her way off to her next class.

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Why was everyone telling Nadeshiko to stay away from people? First Rima tells her to stay away from Nagihiko. Then Nagihiko says to stay away from Kukai? Why? Why was this having to happen to her? She didn't do anything wrong, now did she? It almost felt like being in the orphanage again. She remembered all the beating she received from the headmaster. She remembered how everyone would never go near her because she was "different." She disliked how people would tell her to stay away from the ones she loved. The ones she cared about. It was all just unfair. Life was unfair. Everything was unfair.

Nadeshiko was in the café all alone. She was eating an ice cream sandwich in peace as she thought sweets may help relieve her of her stress. But no matter how many ice cream sandwiches she ate, the stress only seemed to come back and build even more. Such a poor and fragile girl shouldn't deal with such things.

Thoughts just swam through her head. That's when the stress soon reached her boiling point. She finished her sandwich and stood up, slamming her fist against the table.

"Won't someone just help me!" she cried.

Nobody heard her cries for help. All that could be heard were small light echoes. The words could barely have been heard at all. Tears began to make their way down her cheeks like a waterfall.

"My head…it hurts…" Nadeshiko groaned, clutching her head lightly.

"Will this help?" a voice said from behind her.

"Ah! K-Kukai," Nadeshiko said, startled. "Motrin…?"

"Yeah, maybe it'll cure your headache," Kukai said with a grin. He poured at least two caplets into Nadeshiko's hands.

"Thank you, but how did you know I would need it?" Nadeshiko asked.

"Nagihiko told me. It's like he's some freaky fortune teller. That dude scares the crap out of me," Kukai said, shivering.

Nadeshiko laughed lightly. "I know, right? He told—" The girl paused, unable to force the rest of the words out.

"Told you what? C'mon, Nadeshiko, spit it out," Kukai pleaded.

"Should I tell him what Nagihiko told me? M-Maybe I shouldn't. He probably thinks Nagihiko is his friend," Nadeshiko mentally in her mind said.

"It's nothing. Please forget it. I must be going now," Nadeshiko said, waving goodbye to Kukai.

"But I had to tell you that—" Kukai gave up on trying to finish his thought. Nadeshiko had already fled off to her dorm.

Something in his mind forced Kukai to finish that very thought he had started.

"—I love you."

"Stay away from her," a familiar voice said. Nagihiko appeared out of the shadows, making Kukai jolt a bit in surprise.

"N-Nagihiko, what the hell are you doing here?" Kukai growled.

"Now, now, Kukai, you don't have to be so aggressive. That is, unless you wish to see what my naginata is capable of," Nagihiko said with a smirk.

Kukai gulped. He really didn't feel like being sliced into mince meat right now. "O-Okay I give in!"

"Good boy. Now, I must ask you, how come you say you love her when yesterday you said you have no interest in her at all?" Nagihiko questioned, raising a slim brow.

"I-I didn't want the others to know is all. Now just leave me alone," Kukai said, gathering his stuff together. He made his way over towards the south entrance of the café.

"Oh is that so?" Nagihiko followed Kukai slowly. "You're a danger to her. You're an enemy to me. You'll interfere with my purpose of life if you continue this any longer," Nagihiko warned Kukai.

"Okay look, Nagihiko, I'll leave her alone for the rest of my life until I die if that's what you want! Just, leave me be as well," Kukai said, placing a deal.

"It sounds alright to me. Okay then. I agree with your terms," Nagihiko agreed.

Kukai watched the mysterious violet haired boy exit the café. Now what? He couldn't hang out with Nadeshiko anymore. On the plus side, they still had training which hadn't even started yet. Then again, he wanted to get out of this training before it started. Now would be a very good time, right? But then again, Nadeshiko was his best bud. If he just left her behind…

"Don't listen to him! Hang out with Nadeshiko as much as possible!" Rima cried, running up to Kukai.

"W-What the—Mashiro?" Once again Kukai was startled.

"This is just part of Nagihiko's plan! Spend twenty-four seven with Nadeshiko! Don't ever leave her side, no matter what Nagihiko says. He's planning to get her alone and—No! I must not say any more!" Rima ceased herself from continuing the fragment.

"Is he going to rape her?" Kukai asked worriedly.

"Yes—Wait! What? No! Just…forget it! Just spend as much time with Nadeshiko as fast as possible and confess too! That'll be sure to tick Nagihiko off!" Rima said, shoving Kukai out of the café.

Rima waved Kukai off, smirking. Surely Kukai would listen to her. He was crushing on Nadeshiko anyway. It was sure to work! Now she had to brag in front of Nagihiko. A small little fantasy of what would happen when she won ran through her mind.

"I have won! You have lost! What do you say to that, huh, Fujisaki?" Rima cackled.

"How could I have lost? This is unfair!" Nagihiko was on the floor, crying his eyes out.

"You have done so well. You have proven your worthiness to me, Mashiro Rima," a figure said, placing a crown on Rima's head. "I crown you queen of H"

"Daydreaming again now, Rima?" a seductive voice said behind her.

"W-What in the world," Rima cursed, turning around to see Nagihiko with a smirk on his face.

"You should really look at your face once in awhile, Rima. It looks so hilarious," Nagihiko laughed.

"Shut up, bastard!" Rima cursed, slapping him. "I thought you left to your dorm!"

"I did. Then I sensed you coming here. I guess I was too late to see your latest failure though," Nagihiko said with a sarcastic sigh.

"Excuse me? Failure!? Now listen here, damned Fujisaki—"

"Now, now, Rima darling…Beautiful and yet angelic girls shouldn't use such language," Nagihiko said in a fake caring tone.

"Dang it, just die will ya'!" Rima screeched, pulling out a pair of nun chucks.

"Nah I don't think I will. But I think it would be a pleasure to see you die first," Nagihiko said, grinning menacingly. He pulled out his naginata, charging after Rima.

Rima quickly dodge and propelled her nun chucks in the air, then throwing them straight at Nagihiko. A straightforward hit!

"Yes!" Rima cheered quietly.

Nagihiko cursed silently under his breath. He ran after Rima, grabbing a fistful of her blonde curls. He tugged on her curls harshly, making Rima cry out in pain. She fell to the ground. Nagihiko's eyes seemed to glimmer in excitement as he raised his naginata up slowly in the air. He was ready to slice her in half when they heard footsteps. Sadly, Nagihiko quickly hid his naginata while Rima did the same with her nun chucks.

"Ah, Mashiro-san, Fujisaki-san, what a surprise to see you two here together," Tadase said with a light smile on his face.

Rima and Nagihiko were breathing heavily, managing fake smiles onto their faces. When she had the chance, Rima quickly ran off. Nagihiko did the same, but went off in the opposite direction.

Tadase, stuck in the middle, was confused of what just had happened. He shrugged it off and decided to continue with his duties.

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"Rima, are you okay?" Nadeshiko as worriedly when she saw the small girl enter the dorm.

Utau, Yaya, and I also stared at the blonde in concern. Scratched and bruises covered every square inch of skin. A deep gash with blood still oozing out was on the side of her head. Rima nodded her head weakly.

"I-I'm fine," Rima wheezed.

"No you're not," Nadeshiko protested.

Rima collapsed to the ground, taking in small, but yet short breaths. Concern aroused around the group as everyone seemed to worry over Rima. Nadeshiko automatically rushed out of the dorm, running to the infirmary to get the nurse.

Shortly, Nadeshiko came back with the nurse following her. The nurse was carrying a huge box of medical equipment in her hands. She knelt down next to Rima, treating the poor girl's wounds. Rima seemed to flinch and wince every now and then, but not too much.

"Let her rest. Nobody bothers her, alright?" the nurse instructed.

We all nodded our heads in understanding. We watched the nurse then depart from our dorm, making her way back towards the infirmary where she belonged. Nadeshiko was pacing back and forth around the room.

"Who would do such a terrible thing? What happened? If I find out who did this, I swear that person will die!" Nadeshiko ranted.

"Nadeshiko, please calm down! I'm sure Rima will be better by tomorrow," Utau reassured her.

"Better? Better? Better? She has a gash the size of a potato on the side of her head!" Nadeshiko screamed.

Everyone in the room flinched at Nadeshiko's harsh tone. Never, and literally never has anyone seen or heard Nadeshiko so harsh. It was as if this cold attitude she was showing right now was her alter ego. It had such a cold, but yet calm attitude. It almost made her seem cool. But that wasn't the point. Nadeshiko was angry. Hurt. Worried. Scared.

I pitied Nadeshiko. Rima was the closest girl friend she has, and now she's injured and she can't do a thing about it except cry. On the negative side, she also has amnesia. She doesn't know who her family is. She doesn't know what is up with this Nagihiko guy. Not to mention people judged her. She was being tormented with stress and the idea of liking Kukai. It all seemed to be like shards of glass just stabbing at her heart repeatedly.

Nadeshiko rushed out of the dorm, and then hurrying outside. Tears threatened to pour down her face. Seeing Rima hurt like this hurt Nadeshiko. What kind of monster would do such a thing? Nadeshiko ran as far as her legs could carry her. She reached her way towards the traditional Japanese mansion, trespassing to the back where she found the love knot temple.

Her legs felt weak, as if they wanted to give up. Nadeshiko staggered over towards the temple, each step after each painfully building up a firing pain in her legs. It was as if she immobile and could no longer walk for the rest of her life. Weakly, Nadeshiko sat on the steps of the temple, burying her face in her knees. Her arms wrapped around her knees to keep them close to her chest. Tears kept slipping from Nadeshiko's golden orbs.

Rustle.

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Nadeshiko's gaze explored the area, trying to seek out the source of where the rustle sound came from. Her heart beat faster and faster ever second.

"Nadeshiko," a voice called out.

Nadeshiko let out a scream when she felt arms wrap around her waist.

"Calm down, Nadeshiko. It's just me," Kukai said with a silly grin.

"Oh, Kukai, I'm so glad you're here!" Nadeshiko said, clutching onto Kukai's shirt. She buried her face in his chest, crying a well of tears.

"Nadeshiko…" Kukai seemed to be concerned. "What's wrong?" he asked soothingly.

"R-Rima is hurt, and I can't d-do a t-thing!" Nadeshiko hiccupped.

"So it's not only Nagihiko, but Rima too?" Kukai mentally thought.

"I'm sure she'll be fine. Just wait, okay? She wouldn't want you crying over her, now would she? Rima's a strong independent woman. I'm sure she is strong enough to stand on her own," Kukai encouraged.

"Y-You're right," Nadeshiko sniffled.

"Um, anyway…I wanted to tell you something," Kukai said shyly.

"Eh, what is it?" Nadeshiko asked.

Kukai gently grabbed Nadeshiko's hand, intertwining his fingers with hers. Kukai could feel his heart bang against the inside of his chest, wanting to burst out with explosion every time he felt Nadeshiko's delicate touch.

Nadeshiko was shocked by this action, but decided to ignore she. She was inexperienced with love, so she didn't know what was going on.

Kukai took in a deep breath before saying those very three words. "I-I love you…"

Nadeshiko's eyes widened. Her body seemed to be paralyzed by those three words. Was this really the Kukai she knew? The Kukai she knew and loved as a friend? Apparently it was. The heat slowly rose up to Kukai's face.

"I-I don't know what to say…I…well…it's just…" Nadeshiko stammered.

"You don't have to return my feelings at all. But…if I may," Kukai said as he slowly leaned in towards Nadeshiko's face.

Nadeshiko was oblivious to what Kukai was about to do. He was going to kiss her, and yet the dense girl didn't know it! Yet she still felt the heat rise between them. Unintentionally, she began to lean in as well.

"Kiss. Her. And. You're. Dead. Meat."

A naginata cut through the air, slicing the space between Nadeshiko and Kukai. Shocked, the two turned to see who threw the naginata. Nagihiko stood there, glaring at Kukai.

"How come I have a feeling that something bad is going to happen?" Nadeshiko groaned.

A/N: Ahem...I shall accept the pain now...I know how much you probably wished for it to happen...but...well...it's just...IT'S MY JOB TO BE AN EVIL AUTHORESS OKAY!?!?! xD Um...so...yeah...I didn't like this chapter much. Maybe because Rima was stalking Nagihiko and Nagihiko was stalking Kukai? Yeah...they are SUCH stalkers! But SO cute together! Now do you know why I put almost in the title of the chapter? EXACTLY. So yeah. Ahahaha...please review and don't hurt meeeeeeeee! Be glad they were SOOOO close!