Hi, I'm back…
I'm sorry about the incredibly short chapter 4, and I'm sorry about all the grammar/spelling mistakes. Thank you tikira for telling me one of them…^_^ v
But I believe this story will turn out to be sad. If I have time, I might write a happy ending too…* smiles *
I appreciate all of your reviews that you've sent me…* smile again *
Anyways, here's chapter 5…
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Pieces of a Puzzle
Chapter 5- Eluding the Chains
"This wasn't the way things were supposed to be," as Ryuin slammed his head onto the steering wheel, tears pouring rapidly down his eyes.
"Hello?" Trina's impatient voice ran through the intercom.
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[Next morning, 7:00]
Rika walked herself towards the student building, where they provided a lot of fast foods and sushi bars. She stood in the center of the polished floor, clueless of what to eat. After pondering on what seemed like forever, she settled for a burger and fries. She sat down at an empty table and started to chow down on her food. A sudden tapping of footsteps interrupted her eating. She looked up to see the same man she saw the night before.
"H..h…ello Ryuin," Rika murmured, avoiding eye contact. Is it Hori? Decide! No, it couldn't be…Hori despised black clothes…he informed so when he was young? Oh, what am I thinking, Rika fought with her confidence. Ugh, he can't be. Impossible. Hori's dead. The blonde guy was dressed in a dark violet dress shirt and black pants. His hair was neatly combed and exposed his single, silver earring on his left ear. He sat down in the seat across from her.
"Oh hi Rika," it's true. Her voice, cute at a young age, had developed a singing tone into it, making it slightly more feminine. Her figure changed slim whereas her strawberry hair, and twinkling violet eyes still remained in the same lust. I'm Hori. This must be impossible. I haven't gone insane, have I? Ryuin thought, contemplating the thought. She was dressed clad in a red tube top with a gold dragon design and dark black flares. When he kept on staring at her, he felt more of a bond between them.
Rika was muttering inaudibly to herself. This has to be Hori. Even his usual posture and looks remained practically the same. She looked up to see him staring at her. If this were Hori, he wouldn't be staring at me. She ran her hair, which was falling freely on her shoulders, completely confused of this whole ordeal. "Can you stop gaping at me, you lover boy?" She snapped, nearly harshly.
He grinned lightly, "Pretty girl like you, how can I resist?" He said, taking one of her fries and dipping it in ketchup.
"Oh please, baka," Rika rolled her eyes. Okay, not Hori…he wouldn't say that, "so you coming to the same class?" she said, holding up her scarlet binder.
"Math 2422?"Rika nodded, "Sure" as they pushed the door to see the front lawn of the university.
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Ryuin frowned at himself. He felt so emotionally attracted to Rika that it wasn't funny. Was it the crush that has been hidden for so long coming back? What is it? He had the urge to kiss Rika, but his coldness reached him once again. Funny, he thought, I used to be so solitary, now I'm just gregarious when I'm around her. What if she doesn't know the dangers that lie ahead of her. I forgave her…but Trina hasn't. This really wasn't supposed to be the way things were going to be. His frown deepened at this thought, and tears were threatening to spill in his beautiful, pale gray-blue eyes. What the heck am I doing? He warned himself, giving his mind a mental kick.
Meanwhile, Rika was looking at him with a skeptical expression crossing her face. What a queer person, she muttered as she trudged towards the lecture halls.
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"Ugh," what's with Ryuin! He's gonna be fired sooner enough," Trina thought as she and Henry walked together towards Physics class. Henry was looking in a faraway distance, and Trina could tell he was thinking about Rika. He was looking at a girl who was walking with a blonde boy beside her. Funny, it wasn't Ryo. Trina squinted at the familiar blonde hair…it was Ryuin.
What's he doing now? Chasing after that girl that everyone loves?" Trina said, under her breath. Ryuin better not fall for her. And moreover, Henry doesn't love her any more. He was so distant and faraway. The only guy who can have her love is Henry, and he's busy drooling over that Nonaka girl. I HATE HER, Trina wanted to scream in rage. What does she have that I don't? My plan didn't work…ugh…this is so frustrating! Trina closed her eyes and blinked with anger. She nearly stamped her foot on the perfectly mowed front lawn; the Sakura petals were dried and dusted her classy high-heeled black sandals with cool straps. It matched so perfectly with the brown skirt, and black sleeveless top she was wearing, and she wanted to admire her beauty so. But for this minute, she didn't care a damn. She needed to win Henry's heart back…or else. She glanced sideways to peer at the Henry's blank, expressionless eyes; mouth slight twisted into a smile as if he were daydreaming about Nonaka. She didn't even bother to call her Rika anymore; Nonaka didn't deserve any sort of that type of respect. Nonaka was the person who stole her boyfriend and is turning Trina's life completely upside down. Trina just simply hated her, despised her, and wanted to mangle her life with her bare hands. She hurriedly pulled a loose strand of perfect, straight, ebony hair out of her raging amber eyes.
I will kill that Nonaka slut, Trina seethed; she opened her eyes to scream at the sky, petals gently grazing her face.
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Ryo groaned as he tried to catch up with the strawberry girl who was chatting away with a blonde guy. What is he thinking? Ryo thought. Messing around with my girl? He clenched his teeth, ready to throw a punch at Mr. Blonde Dude. He chased faster, and when blonde guy was far enough from Rika around the block, he practically threw his fists at his cheekbone.
The blonde stared at him coldly, and rubbed his cheek as though it were a tiny scratch. Rika gasped, practically hugging her books. Don't worry Rika; I'll get you, Ryo thought. The blonde grinned, "Is that the best you can do? Why don't you work on the punches a bit better?" Ryuin threw a hard shot at his face, nearly causing blood to spill out. Ryo glared, this blonde was tougher than he'd thought.
Rika's eyes suddenly sharpened. She walked angrily towards Ryo, and slapped Ryo's face. The mark reddened deeply in a bright crimson. It pained Ryo so much to see the girl he loved slapping him like that. Daggers flew to his heart. But he caught the grip.
"What the heck are you doing?" Rika demanded, her voice sharp and as cold as ice shards, "Walking into the hallway, and slapping someone you don't even know?"
Ryo couldn't help but smirk uncontrollably, "Fancy seeing you here," he said, "but don't you know this guy…this guy…um…" What was he saying?
"Can't even find a reason, huh?" Rika replied sarcastically, "you're such a loser. Didn't you know last light, you drunkard, that you stole my first kiss? I can't believe you!" She shrieked. Ryo's eyes widened.
"A lie," he whispered, "no, it can't be." Rika stared at him icily, with one hand on her hips.
"You don't even know what happened!" Rika screamed, tears nearly pouring out, "You bastard." She hissed, then turned to the blonde guy, "Ryuin, let's leave this bastard alone," when she passed by someone familiar. It was the Kwasuka girl.
"Don't you dare treat Ryo that way," Celia said, "why would Ryo want a bitch like you?" She said coldly, shifting herself towards Ryo, who's face was streaked with tears in his azure eyes.
"Few words, scum," Rika said, her eyes glinting dangerously, "Stay. Out. Of. This." She turned her heel to Lecture Hall H with Ryuin following suit.
Ryo was looking at Ryuin with utmost hate.
"I will get you, Rika. I will." He murmured softly. He turned to see a banner reading, "Luster", a new dance club, opening half a mile from the University, is inviting Linna Okayono and her band. Linna Okayono was very famous, and Ryo knew that this could make up for Rika's heart. After all, he would do anything to get Rika back again on his side.
Unbeknownst to Ryo, however, Ryuin already spotted the banner, and was ready for his first move on earning Rika's love. All over again.
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[8:00 am]
What am I thinking? Ryuin thought. I'm on a mission to kill the girl I love. My boss will kill me if I don't kill Rika, but…but I just can't kill her. I loved her for so long without realizing it, and now that I have, I have to lose that special feeling. What's with my life? I'm such a loser. But I still want her to come with me to the dance. Or shall I not? Oh whatever…love always wins. He twiddled his mechanical pencil, and resumed to staring at the girl beside him. Boss says or not…I'm gonna risk it for once. There's a first time for everything. I love that Nonaka girl. I don't give a damn.
But how am I supposed to warn her the dangers that lie ahead? Ryuin shook his head sadly. Do I have to betray myself? And boss?
This is risk number one.
[9:00 am]
Trina nearly burst into tears. Henry wouldn't love her now…no…forever…
[Flashback] [] means Henry's thoughts…because this is what Trina's perspective…u get the idea, right?
Trina's eyes glided across a banner showing a hot dance club viewing Linna Okayono, her favourite idol. Even for assassins, she had time for these things. I so want Henry to come with me, Trina practically squealed. It relieved her from all the stress she was having from work and Nonaka slut. Henry's faraway eyes were still so blank and faraway. Trina thought she could throw some sense into him. Why don't you love me? She nearly whimpered. But this was no chance for pity or sympathy. She added an excited squeal and wanted him to be convinced that she will be his only love forever.
"Henry, you love me right?" Trina said, eyeing him directly at his wonderful, caring, but currently blank, hazel eyes. There was a long, eerie pause. Trina's heart dived at an incredible speed.
"Of course I do," he forced himself to say quite affectionately, and Trina smiled, unnoticed at his reaction. Trina's heart was soaring among the sky.
"You'll bring me to the new hot dance club right? Down by Harbour of Tokyo right?" Trina was pressuring him into saying yes.
"I'm sorry Trina…but I think we should break our relationship for a while. We need to date more people before our relationship is what it used to be like."
"Oh." Was all Trina could say. Henry looked deep into her amber eyes, and said, "Look, we need a fresh start, and right now, our relationship is nothing but…blankness…if we take a fresh cut…it really doesn't mean we're breaking up."
"Look, I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I can't go to the dance with you. We need to start dating new people." Henry stated, and started to run towards the Main building.
"Oh." Trina murmured softly, tears pouring out of her eyes. We will be together again; she gripped herself. I will make Rika pay.
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She stabbed her white pillow…I will make Rika pay. I'll win back Henry by making Rika hurting him; Trina smiled deviously at her plan.
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Celia Kwasuka turned her long hair back that hung on her pink dress decorated with edges. She was looking at Ryo dreamily, knowing that she really wanted to invite him to the dance club down by the Tokyo Harbour. She had just seen the banners posted by the Main Building, and Linna Okayono was her absolute favorite idol. Celia Kwasuka thought she was just what SHE wanted to look like. Linna Kwasuka had violet-blue hair that she sometimes waved, curled, or kept straight. But the thing is, she looks good in all hairstyles. Straight and pinned up. Curly and down her shoulders. Celia just wished she could have the same appearance too. She hated her short light blue hair, and her nearly silver eyes. Linna had golden-brown eyes…and she can really sing unlike some bands that just sing like crap. However, all she really cared about now was to get Ryo to the dance.
She approached him from behind, slightly hesitant, "Ryo, can I talk to you for a sec?"
"Sure," he replied casually.
"May I ask you to the dance?" Ryo looked at her, obviously surprised. He had already planned to ask Rika, but he didn't want to hurt Celia. Rika will probably go with Ryuin-bastard, anyways. "I'll…I have to go. I'll tell you later." Celia looked depressed as he ran off.
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Ryuin really wanted to ask Rika. After all, a major competition was set between for Rika's love. He had to ask now, before it was too late.
This was his only chance. They were walking quietly through the park.
"You look so much-" Rika started to stay but retracted from saying it. I am, Ryuin thought, I am your old best friend. But I can't say it now or other wise my boss will just murder me, and I'll have nowhere to go. I can't tell you your dangers because I'm one of them.
Rika thought, I can't tell him. If he's happy with his new life, if this is really him, then he would never turn back. It'll just hurt him more to let him know how many friends and family he left behind. Besides, what if Ryuin isn't Hori? What if they just look like clones of each other?
"Rika—will—you—um---" Ryuin started to say, but was broken off by the beeping of his pager.
He stared at it silently. He had another mission on the day of the dance.
Damn it.
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Henry rushed himself through the crowd. The only reason is that he temporary broken off with Trina was to ask Rika to the dance. He had hoped this would take care of all the misunderstanding they had for so long. He ran to spot a strawberry girl standing all by herself in the park, holding some fallen cherry blossoms in her hands.
He approached nearer. The girl looked at him.
"Rika."
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[Author's note]
I'm sorry if the chapter is kinda confusing…Ryuin and Rika get to know each other, and Ryo gets angry because of that. Ryuin and Ryo both want to ask Rika to the dance, and Trina wants to ask Henry to the dance. Henry decides to break the relationship (not breakup) therefore resulting anger in Trina (she wants revenge on Rika) Celia wants to ask Ryo to the dance…Ryuin is broken off by his invitation because of another mission. (so sad…) Henry is approaching Rika…
