Hello, I'm back. Sorry, I was just very busy and depressed because of one stupid class. Anyway, I'm also getting a new phone. YES! And I think I may have gotten one of my friends interested in Yaoi; I am such a pro at this. But, enough about what is going on with me, lets get to the story.

Disclaimer: SiH is not mine, but my characters do belong to me.

Okay, lets get back to the story.

Chapter 13

Katerina and Darla were walking out of school together and everything seemed normal. But Katerina was conflicted on the inside.

"I think I know what to do." Katerina thought to herself. "But how do I do it is the question."

"Katie, are you okay?" Darla asked. "You've been acting weird lately."

"W-whaddya m-mean weird?" Katerina asked. "D.D., I am t-totally fine." The rugged haired girl sped up her pace a little as she spoke.

Darla grabbed her best friend by the shoulders and turned her around to face her. "Katie, you are stuttering." Darla pointed out. "You've been looking worried for these past couple of days. Did I do something to cause this? Because if I did I am really sorry."

"N-no, y-y-you didn't do anything!" Katerina exclaimed. "I-I guess I'm just weird."

"Oh, so you're not worried?" Darla asked.

"No, not at all." Katerina said with a smile.

"Well, if you say so." Darla said. "So, can we go home now?"

"Actually, I-I n-need to go to t-the store." Katerina said.

"Oh, well I can walk you there if you want." Darla offered.

"T-thanks, but I need to go by myself." Katerina said.

"Are you sure?" Darla asked. "You could get lost."

"Hey, I've walked back to the apartment by myself." Katerina said. "Don't you think that I'm capable of taking care of myself?"

"Well, I did pretty much have to take care of you when we were little." Darla said. "And you do always ask for my help in everything."

"No I don't!" Katerina screamed. "Why can't you just have more faith in me? I can do things on my own you know, I don't need you to help me in every tiny little thing I do."

"Fine, if that's how you feel, then go by yourself." Darla said. "See if I care. You could never come back and I would be totally fine."

"Fine!" Katerina yelled.

"Okay, great!" Darla countered.

They then went their separate ways with Darla walking back to the apartment and Katerina walking to the store.

Halfway to the store, Katerina started crying silently.

"Maybe, I overreacted a bit." Katerina said to herself. "She probably just wanted to protect me, but she didn't have to say all those things to me."

Meanwhile, Darla walked into the apartment and sat down on the couch next to Hatori. She then crossed her arms.

"Are you okay?" Hatori asked. "Something seems off."

Darla sighed and said "Me and Katie had a fight."

"How did that happen?" The man asked.

"I think I was probably being too overprotective of her." Darla said with a sad tone. "I guess I always thought that she would always need me to help her in everything, but I guess she has grown up a bit and has learned to take care of herself."

"Look, she might know how to do stuff by herself now, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't still try and protect her." Hatori said as he pet the teen's head. "Just try not to be too overprotective."

"You're right." Darla said, feeling a bit better. "Just like always." She then hugged him. "Thank you Hatori-san."

Hatori hugged her back. "You're welcome."

Yoshino then walked into the room.

"Hey, what's with the hug fest?" he asked.

"Oh, nothing." Darla said as she ended the hug. "It's just Hatori-san made me feel better because me and Katie had a fight."

"Oooooooh, that's not good." Chiaki said. "I don't think Little K did research on that."

"Wait, what research?" Darla asked.

The room went silent.

"Just tell her." Hatori said. "She's going to find out sooner or later."

"Well, okay." Yoshino said as he went to go get something. He came back with a couple of papers and handed them to the girl.

"What's this?" Darla asked.

"Some stuff that Katerina has been writing for you." Yoshino said.

Darla read the papers over and asked "Was she trying to confess to me or something?"

"Uh, maybe." Chiaki said.

"She was still a bit confused." Hatori said.

"Now I feel even more guilty." Darla said. "Especially because it's late and she's out there by herself."

"It's fine, Little K is- Wait, what?" Yoshino asked. "She's alone? What if she's lost? Or worse?" The mangaka started freaking out a bit.

"Don't worry, I'll go find her." Darla said. "But I have to do this on my own, so don't follow me."

"Hurry back." Chiaki said with a worried tone.

"And be careful." Hatori added.

"I'll try." Darla said as she walked out.

Katerina walked out of the store and put her small purchase in her pocket.

"Okay, so where do I go now?" She asked herself.

It was really dark and the street lights were the only light she had.

"Shit, I think I'm lost." She said to herself. "Now what?"

She kept walking, but then she was suddenly pulled into a dark alleyway and pushed up against a wall. Katerina looked to see who it was and noticed that it was the boy that had been flirting with her on the first day of school.

"O-oh, hi." Katerina said.

"Hello, how are you girl?" He asked.

"U-uh good." She answered. "C-can you let g-go of me now, um-"

"My name is Alan." He said.

"Oh, o-okay." She said. "But can you please let go of me?"

"Sorry, no can do." Alan said as he leaned down to try and kiss the girl, but Katerina had enough strength to stop him before their lips could make contact.

"Look, I can't." She said.

"Why can't ya, girly?" He asked.

"Because uh well-" Katerina thought, and then blurted out "I'm already in love with someone."

"That doesn't matter to me." He said as he caressed her sides.

"Let go!" She screamed as she flailed around, but she wasn't strong enough. She started crying.

Alan leaned down to try and kiss her again, but was suddenly turned around.

"Get the fuck away from her." Darla said.

"And if I don't, what are you gonna do about it?" Alan asked.

Then, Darla punched him hard enough to knock him out.

"That's what." Darla answered.

"D.D., I-I-" Katerina started stuttering.

Darla turned to her and hugged her tightly. "I'm sorry for letting you get into this situation."

"I-it's okay." Katerina said through tears. "Thank you for saving me."

Darla then brought Katerina to a hotel, and she luckily had enough money to pay for a room.

"It's not safe enough to walk back home." Darla said. "We'll have to stay here for the night."

"I'll call Yoshi-san." Katerina said as she took out her phone.

"Hello?" Yoshino said as he picked up the phone.

"Hey Yoshi-san." Katerina said.

"Oh my gosh, I was so worried!" Chiaki said. "Where are you?"

"Me and D.D. are in some hotel because it's too late to walk back." Katerina said. "We'll be back in the morning."

"O-okay, but hurry." He said. "Me and Tori are really worried."

"KK, bye." She said as she hung up the phone.

Then, the room was filled with an awkward silence.

Okay, I left you with that cliffhanger. Sorry, I'll try to update soon. Please review if you can.

Again, SiH is not mine, but my characters are.

Peace! :)