AHK! Gomen Gomen Gomen! So late! Thanx for the 100 reviews, although I'm sad that it

was only 5. On with da chapter!

Runo turned towards the voices that had proclaimed that she was their child. What she saw made her both squeal and fall down. For one, she wasn't going to move very far, but on the other hand

she never knew Marucho's parents wanted a daughter! The social worker's face turned into one of disgust.

"Are you completely sure you want to adopt her? I mean there are younger and more attractive girls at the all girls home. Not to mention, they probably have better grades and they look normal too,"

she said, turning up her nose at the sight of Runo.

"Miss? We have already signed the papers. We have a proper home, a steady income, and a supportive family. That fits the criteria for adopting a child," Marucho's father stated.

"Also," his mother said, "we've known Runo for years and all this time she's been like a daughter to us. She is the perfect age, Marucho won't be a big brother for a few more years. Her

physical feature and her not looking normal go hand in hand. It's because she does not look like an average teenager, that she is beautiful. As for her grades, she takes all honor courses."

"But-but, she's an eyesore! Nothing that should be even on the same planet as your family, let alone the same family!" she shouted.

SLAP! SLAM!

Runo starred at her friends. Marucho and Shun were being restrained by Billy and Julie, even though they looked tempted to let them go… Very tempted… Alice dropped the book she had

been reading under the table, and looked like one angry momma bear. Dan and Marucho's mother had gotten up and slapped/bitch slapped (GO MARUCHO'S MOM!) the woman who refused to

accept that Runo was not leaving. Runo took the opportunity to rip her arm away from the lady, and ran to Dan and pulled him back a bit.

"Miss," Marucho's mom stated, "I believe your services are not needed and that you have overstayed your welcome. If you do not mind, my husband and I would like to enjoy the rest of

our meal with our son, daughter, and their friends. Mr. Brach, please show her the door."

Runo felt happy as she saw the social worker picked up and tossed out the door. She sighed and realized that she was gripping Dan's shirt, not wanting to be taken away. Blushing she let go and

studied the floor, counting back from one thousand.

"Neh, Runo?" Dan asked.

Runo looked up, only to be pushed up against the wall and kissed by Dan. She forgot that her family and friends were there, and wrapped her arms around his neck as his arms wrapped around her

thin waist. When he nibbled on her bottom lip, she shyly opened her mouth, completely inexperienced at kissing a guy.

"Ahem," Shun, Marucho, and the adults said.

Dan pulled back and looked over his shoulder, as if finally realizing they were not alone. Runo blushed and proceeded to bury her face into his chest, trying to disappear.

"Well, now we certainly know that Dan is not ever going to be in a room with Runo alone… Ever again-" Billy was cut off by Julie.

"Unless they like, get married!"

"Children! Please sit down so we can finish dessert!"

Runo and Dan ran to their seats, not wanting to face the rath of Runo's new parents. As the desserts were brought out, Dan held Runo's hand under the table and gave it a squeeze. Everything would

be alright.

There's this month's update! I'm considering ending it here and making a sequel or having a few weeks of a time skip. Let me know which you guys would prefer in your review. Anyways here's the list of viewers that guessed correctly:

JazzGirl123

shadowwing1994

haoslover90

Raintai1

RUNO IS AWSOME

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