Hey everyone...so y'all know I write like chickenshit so no don't expect a sobfest or melodramatic breakup here. Also, warnings for Bitchy Nana, OOC Aomine? I dunno...I'm also really stuck, so this chapter is very short. Many apologies.. I may edit it in the future when I get out of this writer's block... kudos to those who are still sticking with me!

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I rang the doorbell, inwardly wondering if this was the right thing to do. However, the door opened a few seconds later and I saw Mrs Aomine.

"Oh, hello Nana-chan..." She sounded terribly upset.

I was holding a box which contained Aomine's belongings. I had packed the hoodie he gave me the first time when I came to his home, along with the t-shirt and shorts, the couple ring and the medal he gave me when I was invited to the street game when we were pretending to be a fake couple. I didn't realize it but I had gathered quite a collection of items that belonged to him. I didn't include the teddy bear he won for me or the couple dogtag though...

"Mrs Aomine, I've come to return some things to Daiki." I said; I tried to make my voice (and face) devoid of emotion as I could.

Once I said that, however, her expression completely crumbled before me and she glanced at the box in my arms, then met my gaze. "Nana-chan...what happened?" And then she added, "I'm sorry if Daiki made you upset, it's my fault...I'm too lax with him, I-I just let him do what he wants all the time... But can't you two talk things out? I know Daiki has a lot of bad habits and he's...he'll change, Nana-chan, he'll do anything for you. I know he loves you very much..."

As she left her sentence trailing, I shook my head. It was difficult seeing her like this; she was clearly saddened by our breakup and she even thinks it's her fault. God bless this woman's soul.

"It's not Daiki's fault, Mrs Aomine. Things just didn't work out." I mumbled. I didn't realize how difficult this could be, either. I should leave; this woman isn't even screaming at me or attacking me for breaking up with her son. Again, god bless this woman's soul! I quickly handed her the box and hurriedly walked out the gate.

I've broken up with Aomine.

That was three days ago, in the store where we were supposed to buy clothes for Akashi's party, which I'm no longer attending.

I could've done it in a better way; maybe I should've asked him to come with me to a coffee shop or something and then I'd calmly explain that we were no longer going to be dating. At least I didn't do it by text. I kind of left Aomine in the store that day even though he chased after me and grabbed my arm and at first he was confused and he thought I was joking and if I was, then it was bad taste but when I said to him again... he got angry, like really angry. As I tried to walk past him, he followed me after once more but Momoi went up to us after seeing the ruckus we were causing since we were apparently creating a scene in the store and I used this opportunity to quickly make my exit.

It was messy.

I started crying when I was walking home and when mom opened the door I had a breakdown and screamed at her. Needless to say, mom left me alone for a few hours and then came up to talk to me in my room. Nothing she said consoled me. Mom said it was for his good. To keep him safe. To protect him from Shinya.

I don't know what to think anymore and I didn't know how I was to face Aomine at school on Monday.

But now I'm here and now that I think about it, I really shouldn't have come in because I'm surrounded by students who are firing questions at me that they put the goddamn paparazzi to shame.

"Tatsuno-san, is it true that you've broken up with Aomine Daiki?"

"But why?"

"When did this happen?"

"Was it Aomine who broke it off, or you? I bet it was Aomine, right?!" I'm thinking this was someone from his fanclub.

What the hell...news traveled fast...maybe someone from school saw us at the store...maybe Momoi said something to someone? Nah, couldn't be...she's not that kind of person.

I sat rigidly in my seat, bombarded with questions from every corner. The bell hasn't even rung yet. The teacher is not here. I didn't walk with Aomine to school; I ignored all his calls and texts and went to school myself, early, in order to avoid him deliberately. My phone had been invaded by Aomine since the breakup, it was always ringing off the hook and I constantly received text messages. By the end of the second day the number of texts and calls gradually became fewer and fewer but then a few hours later, my phone was blown up again with calls and texts (I'm guessing he ran out of credit and had to top up). Momoi also texted me but I ignored her too. Thank goodness Aomine doesn't know where I live or else –

The door to our classroom suddenly slid open.

And lo and behold, there stood Aomine.

The whole class went quiet as soon as they saw him. He was panting slightly, his hair messy, with his cardigan unbuttoned, tie loose and shirt untucked with his bag slouching off one shoulder. He was frowning, the two lines on his forehead even deeper and furrowed than ever before, forming a deep V, and he seemed more ferocious than usual. God, he looks so hot right now, I just wish I could – NOOO...mustn't think like that, Nana...! It's over!

Aomine stormed up to me and all the students parted for him, returning to their seats as he loomed over me. "Nana." He barked.

I met his gaze but before I could protest, he grabbed my wrist and dragged me out of my seat. "What are you doing?" I exclaimed.

"We need to talk." He said simply; he doesn't sound as angry as I thought he would be... Aomine dragged me out to the hallway where there were more students and we were suddenly the centre of all attention; all eyes were on us and the hall went quiet.

"I'm not talking here, not in front of everyone." I protested.

"Fine, we'll go to the rooftops." And Aomine grabbed my arm and led me all the way upstairs. No-one dared to follow us, thank god.

Once we had reached the door that would lead us to the rooftop, Aomine kicked it open and glanced around; it was empty, to my relief. He slammed the door shut behind us and as I tried to escape, he grabbed my hand; there was definitely no intention to let me go in this instant, and he backed me against the closest brick wall, cornering me and preventing me from escaping by slamming his hands on both sides of my head, peering so close to me our noses were touching. He said, "You didn't reply to my texts or answer my calls."

"Yes, because there is nothing to talk about. We've broken up. It's over."

"Oh yeah? Then why'd you say you loved me that day?" He replied, and I cursed inwardly. Damn, I really hadn't thought about the break up properly. I think it was because I was panicking way too much and blurted out without thinking twice. Now that I think about it, this breakup doesn't make any sense, especially after I blew him in the fitting room... "Nana." He said again, and I swerved my glance up to him. "Just tell me what's going on."

At first, I was stunned. I could just tell him everything right now. I could just -

No...

I can't...

It's not safe. He'll get hurt. I'll just need to lie...otherwise; he's not going to drop this. I need to do this for his own good...

Therefore, I mustered up my courage and said, "I'll tell you then," I tried to sound angry and frustrated, and it was tearing me apart inside but I had to keep strong. "The whole thing was just a scheme. I planned it the minute we met. I used you. I used you to get back at Senmatsu Risa. Why else did you think I decided to be your fake girlfriend that day? You know all too well that I hate her and she hates me too and I know she likes you, so I used you to get at her. She wants to fuck the basketball ace of Tōō but I beat her to it... I don't need you anymore, understand?"

I have made myself sound like a slut. Oh well. I guess half of it is true, because I did pretend to be his fake girlfriend as revenge. He cocked a brow as I tried to put this smirk on my face. I was probably failing miserably, which is why he didn't sound convinced. "What the hell are you saying?"

"I was just using you!"

He growled lowly; Aomine is genuinely mad now. "I don't believe you."

"I don't care if you believe me or not! I don't love you; I never did! It was all just pretend!"

Dude's still not buying it. "Cut the bullshit!"

I let out a scoff and crossed my arms. "It's not bullshit - "

I was interrupted when Aomine suddenly brought me into his embrace, clutching me tightly. I had really thought he'd fly off into a rage, shouting and swearing or some sort. But this had really taken by surprise. He had me wrapped up tightly in his arms, eyes squeezed shut, "Nana, I'm sorry, okay? Whatever it is, I'm sorry." He mumbled, pressing his nose into my hair, "I know I'm not a great boyfriend and I fuck up a lot. You know what I'm like. Just tell me, and I won't do it again."

Ohhh, Aomine...don't say things like that to me...I don't deserve it; this is getting incredibly hard...how can I be so heartless, so cruel? I stayed limp in his hold, debating what to do. I could just break down and apologize, make up and everything's back to normal...but I must keep up this cold and cruel facade...

Thus, I slowly wrenched myself out of his grip and stepped backwards; Aomine just looked at me in silence when I uttered calmly, "I said it once and I'll say it again... I pretended to like you for revenge; I only slept with you to screw with Risa. You can accept it, or not."

"Then why are you still wearing the dog tag?" He demanded.

Eek. He saw... I pulled the chain off my neck and proceeded to throw it far over the railing. It disappeared somewhere into the woods near the school. Then I turned and made my way towards the direction of the exit.

I could hear him yelling angrily as I approached the door, opening it: "Nana!"

My hand stilled on the doorknob.

"It's not over!" He yelled, even louder than before. "It's not over until I say so!"

...

"Did you hear? Tatsuno was just sleeping with Aomine Daiki because he's the school's basketball ace!"

"What a slut!"

"I knew it!"

"She just wanted the attention!"

"Attention-seeking whore!"

"What a fucking slut!"

Oh shit.

What the hell...

First, our breakup was the school's hottest news. Apparently even the Principal knew about our breakup. Now the most updated piece of news which was travelling all throughout Too Academy like fucking Twitter was me using Aomine by sleeping with him. Yes, I did say that, but...it was to throw him off. I was lying. Did Aomine say something? Or did someone eavesdrop when we were at the rooftop? Why are things getting worse? Why can't people just leave me alone?

When the bell rang for lunch, I was already beginning to feel the change in atmosphere; I felt the hostility (as if the deathglares from the girls in my class were any indicator), and I could feel their intense hatred and loathing being directed at me. I should get out of here. I should just go home... Wait until this dies down and something else becomes news, like our school beating another school at a game, or –

I was suddenly grabbed by the hair before I could leave my seat and I was surrounded by a bunch of girls; the teacher has left the classroom, the boys don't even care – and Aomine isn't even here! He skipped class...

"Hey, let go of her!" Mei was yelling, but they just booted her to the side and she fell on her rump. "Oww!"

Whilst two girls stopped Mei from coming to my aid, I was shoved to a corner of the classroom, surrounded by girls and I couldn't get up – they kept shoving me back to the ground and I saw this girl coming up to me, carrying the classroom's wastebin and I couldn't do anything except hold my hands up in front of me – they emptied the entire bin over my head and then I was being shoved repeatedly until I was on lying on my stomach and someone was holding me down.

"Someone get me the scissors!" One of them screamed. "And hold her down! Let's teach her a lesson once and for all!"

"Let go of me!" I yelled, but I wasn't able to do anything; I can't defend myself, I can't do anything. There's too many of them – I can't get up!

I then felt my hair being grabbed again and a pair of scissors was hovering dangerously close. I struggled again and again but the blade sliced down and strands of my long hair were falling limply to the ground. I wasn't sure how long this lasted or how much they'd chopped off when the weight holding me down left and I was just lying on the floor, helpless.

"Aomine-kun!" screeched an astonished girl.

"The fuck do you think you're doing to my girlfriend?!" It was deafening; I think the ground literally shook by the ferocity of the voice.

"EEEK!" The girls were screaming as Aomine chased them away.

I heard the scattered footsteps thundering out the classroom and then there was a rough grip on my arm and I was dragged to my feet. "Nana!" He roared. He was inspecting me but I was in too much shock. I'm in a daze. I can't think straight, my heart is pounding so hard, it hurts. I'm scared and-and I'm shaking. Everything is blurry, but I can see Aomine in front of me. My hair...my hair...they cut my hair...I glanced around the floor unsteadily; there are little strands everywhere. Oh my god...how much did they cut off? And when did Aomine come? Aomine's hands were on my shoulders, shaking me. I've never seen him look so angry before... I can't let him see me like this!

So I pushed him away with as much strength as I could, dashed out of the classroom and down the stairs.

I didn't even know where I was going but I had to stop, panting. I was at the soccer fields. There were students playing and some had stopped to glance at my direction but otherwise, they didn't pester me. I slumped to the ground, breathing heavily, sitting on the cold, hard ground. I needed to calm my racing heart, I had to gather my thoughts. Suddenly, my phone vibrated and I plucked it out from my pockets, staring at the screen.

Shinya.

Missed calls, texts, voicemails...

Goddamnit, leave me alone!

I threw my phone away, clamping my hands over my ears. Just leave me alone! God, what have I done to deserve this? What have I -

"Hey."

I recognized the voice, I looked over to see no-one else but Risa. She was standing just a few feet away, gazing at me. "What do you want?" I snapped, as I stood back up. "Have you come to laugh at me? Go ahead! Isn't this what you wanted?"

Risa glanced at me from head to toe. "Yara."

I stilled; no-one has really called me that for a long time. "...What?" I croaked out.

"...What happened to you? Your hair..."

"Shut up." I snarled, "Why the hell do you care? I don't need your pity. You put my brother into a mental asylum! Haven't you done enough?!"

"Yara, your brother is mentally unstable."

I paused. "Yes, I know. And I remember that day when it happened and I remember what you did afterwards. I remember that you sued my family, and we were all taken to court, and then we became the neighborhood's most disgusted, hated family that we had to move to Tōō and change our names!" I screamed. "And it was you! My best friend! It was you who did this to me, to my brother! He is mentally ill, yes, but he needed help!"

"I didn't come to bring this up, Yara." Risa said, glowering at me.

All this rage was coming out and I couldn't help myself. "Yes, of course. You've come because I've broken up with Daiki...Like all the rest of his stupid fangirls...go on, do what you want! Kick me, cut my hair, pour water over me, call me a slut, a whore! Go on!"

"I don't want to do any of those."

I gave her this long look; I was just really confused. What did this girl want from me? Why is she here? What else could she possibly want? "Then why are you here? I'm no longer dating him - Go with him already! You've liked him for a long time and I don't want anything to do with him anymore! You can tell him everything! There's your chance! You can have him!" I screamed; before Risa could say anything to that, I turned and ran.

That day, Tatsuno Nana did not return to school...

Notes:

Bullying of this type in school is unfortunately common in Asian countries - the Korean drama Who are You is a very good example of this.