S.M: Hey it's me, I decided I won't bore you with all the chaos that goes on down here. (Ducks to avoid flying lamp.) But finally here's the latest chapter of 'With out me with you, With out me with you' Funo-san's back in the picture but only helps Miki further clear her conviction to whom she wants to be with. Also shows how faint one of their feelings are for her, when she's in trouble and does nothing to help her. Her convictions now set, she tells the guys in her life how she feels. And, she tries to start a relationship with the one she truly wants to be with.

??: Hey Sere… Need someone to do a disclaimer.

S.M: You stopped fighting?

??: No I just took a break to come see if you needed me to do your disclaimer, why would I be fighting?

S.M: I don't 'know maybe because you and Gene are the 2 most hardcore set on killing the other guys.

Yu-gi: Oh Yea… I knew that. But I don't have to anymore. I'm just helping gene out.

S.M: Sure…

Yu-gi: Anyway. Hey everybody. Serenity Madison wants all of you to know that she doesn't own any of those mixed up and confused characters from Marmalade Boy. But she did write this story whish I think is pretty good myself.

S.M: Thanks Yug… That was fine. Anyway….

Yuu & Ginta: What did you say Yu-gi?

::They both chase Yug with lamps and mallets in their hands.::

S.M: Where are all these damned lamps coming from? Anyway as I was saying.

:Tug… Tug:

??: Hello do you have a bathroom?

S.M: Huh, What are you doing here. Not you too? You aren't fighting are you? (Pick the little thing up.)

??: (Shakes his head furiously.) Looking for Inuyasha.

S.M: He's somewhere with Kagome. Why don't you and I go get some Ice cream and leave them alone for a little while, Shippo? Sound good?

Shippo: (Nods and bounces onto my head.)

S.M: Oh yeah before I forget. I hope you like this chapter of my story and I hope you will let me have it… Let me know what ya think and what can I fix and work on.

With out me with you, With out you with me

I love Yuu, or I love Ginta? My heart's so torn…

Marmalade Boy

By: Yui

"I'm sorry Funo-san I didn't know Meiko called you and to be honest I'm surprised Yuu cares at all."

I told him nonchalantly. He smiled at me wryly.

"That pain in the ass really does care about you or he just enjoys giving me hell."

"Probably. The later, he hates me. And I don't blame him."

I told him feeling a chill. I looked at him with a small smile as I rose to my feet.

"I better get going. I didn't really tell anyone I was leaving I just ran out of the house."

He rose and stood in front of me.

"Thank-you for apologizing it means a lot to me."

I told him with a slight warmth in my cheeks. I gave him a hug and turned to leave. I walked in the cold dark night back to my house feeling a little nervous hearing some noises. I decided to go to the river and do some thinking.

10 Minutes Later

I sat on the shore looking out as the sun faded and the moon took its place high in the night sky.

"Why must I be so feeble in my attempts to tell him how I feel. I have to tell the one I love the truth and let down the other's heart."

I resolved to myself. I rose to my feet and wiped away the before unnoticed tears. And Turned and saw a small group of shadows behind me.

"Hello?"

I asked quietly hoping not to receive an answer and I was momentarily relieved when one did not come, but that was short lived.

"Hey there pretty girly..."

A disgusting voice sneered. I moved back and noticed the previous shadows growing a form they attached to. I saw a fat man and 2 younger guys and a woman coming towards me. I backed further away and they came closer.

"Why you fraid' of little ol' me?"

One of the younger guys asked. I couldn't speak fear had gripped me. The 2 younger boys had run to me at some point and I didn't notice it till one of them grabbed my arms and was not allowing me to move. I watched in horror as the greasy blob of a man and the wrinkled hag he was accompanied by came closer to me. I fought against them till the mass was right over me. I leaned against the boy who was holding me and gave the guy one kick. He jumped up in pain and the old woman stepped forward and looked into my eyes.

"Rebellious little brat!"

She called as I saw her hand raise to hit me. I felt her slanky withered hand slap across my face for a moment and felt a crushing pressure on my arms as I closed my eyes after the old haggard woman's hand wrenched away. I could feel my arms being twisted and then what felt like my body falling. It seemed like an endless falling sensation till I crashed hard. My unconscious mind whirled trying to piece together what it thought was happening. In the dark piece my mind wandered through I felt my thought shifting to Yuu, and Ginta. I made a resolution that no matter what their feelings were for me I would make my feelings perfectly clear. And Funo-san as well. I felt my body being shook and my name being yelled by someone. Tears came to my eyes and they snapped open. I saw a blurry blonde form hovered over me. I looked around me and saw the river behind us and I noticed something that made me angry.

"Gi- Ginta?"

I asked as I saw Ginta standing towards the wall just looking at me.

"He- he just stood there didn't he?"

I asked but already knew he had. Yuu grabbed my waist and helped me to my feet. I blushed a little and Ginta snorted turning around and walking away. I went to run after but the sudden jolt shot what felt like burning pins through my arm and I had to wince in pain. I took a breath and slowly walked away from Yuu heading home without so much as a word.

What seemed like only moments later I was home and threw off my shoes and ran to my room. I heard a knock on the door before I fell asleep but ignored it lying peacefully on my bed. That whole time all I wanted to do was cry but tears never came as much as my sad expression remained tears never assaulted my vision. What seemed like only mere minutes later the night passed into daylight and I opened my eyes only to be attacked by the harsh rays. I turned to look at my clock and say the blurry digit on the clock assault me with their harsh message.

"AHHHH! It's 9.00"

I screamed frantically as I jumped out of bed momentarily stalled when I felt a dull throb in my shoulders. I regained and continued to stress over the fact that I'd over slept, and was over an hour and a half late for school. I threw on a uniform and hurried down the stairs with my briefcase expecting to be greeted by nothing. But was surprised when I heard a deep voice calling for me.

"Miki"

I looked around and was surprised to see Yuu behind me. I was confused.

"Why are you here?"

He gave me his usual emotionless smirk and just laughed.

"I do live here."

"I know that. I meant why aren't you in school?"

He approached me closer and the look in his eyes morphed ever so slightly into concern. "Ahh" I squeaked as I frantically began to rush out of the house but was stopped by something yanking my arm and let me tell you that hurt a lot. I stumbled back towards where Yuu was whining in pain.

"That hurt. Why did you do that?"

I asked as I pulled my hand from him and rubbed it. He gave me a sympathetic look and I frowned.

"I'm sorry but that hurt."

"I told my mom that you felt sick last night and she said that you could sleep in but she wanted me to stay so I could make sure you were alright."

I looked at him slightly shocked, but forced a weak smile for him.

"That was nice of you but, I have to go to school. I really need to talk to someone about a decision that I've made."

I told him. He gave me a suspicious and followed me to the door also putting o his shoes.

"If Chiyako said you can stay home you should."

"I'm not letting you go out alone."

He said resolutely. We went outside into the cool air and I was nervously quiet. 'Why am I doing this to myself? He doesn't love me it was just some kind of joke at my expense. Even if he did. He hates me he said so.' My thoughts lingered till I finally approached the school. I slowly walked inside and went into my class. It was almost over and the teacher just looked at Yuu and myself as we took our seats quietly. I noticed Ginta was looking at me as I took my seat. I took a breath after I sat down and took a breath before I looked back at him. He was staring at me but quickly looked away. I frowned and quietly called to him.

"Suou-"

"…"

"S- Suou-san!"

I yelled in a whisper. He looked at me but didn't speak.

"Gi- Ginta… I really need to talk to you during lunch."

I sighed and turned away before he could speak. Class ended and I over looked the fact that lunch was my next period. I sat at my desk for a moment taking my time putting my stuff back in my bag.

"Need help?"

I looked up and saw Yuu over me with a dull smile on.

"That's OK. I- I need to talk to Suou."

"Why so formal."

He asked curiously. I looked past him out the door where I could see Ginta was outside.

"You both told me how you feel. So why shouldn't' I treat you so formal. You both hate me and I can't say I blame you but I do. But the truth of the matter is I love one you more than anything even if you 2 hate me."

I heard Yuu draw a sharp breath as he listened to my harsh words and I just walked past him not giving him a glance. I walked out of the door unaware of the tears that were falling down my cheeks. I felt a hand slam onto my shoulder from behind and cried out when I saw Ginta behind me. I turned to him rubbing my shoulder he just stared at me, no emotion showing from his eyes or expression.

"Sorry"

He whispered in an unusually monotone voice. I looked at him some more then began to walk towards the cafe.

"Ginta I just wanted to tell you something even thought I know you don't give a damn."

He was looking at me out of the corner of his eye I saw this and didn't say a word. We got inside the busy and crowded café I pulled his shirt having him walk next to me as I nervously walked around the open chilled outside.

"Ginta remember that you asked me to be your girlfriend a few says ago. And I said I needed to think. I get the feeling that the only way to be your friend is to say that I will but I don't want that…"

I started getting nervous and feeling the tears trickling down my cheeks. Ginta sighed and started to walk away. I jumped forward grabbing onto his wrist tightly.

"Yes ok. It is true I do not want to be your girlfriend. But with the way you and Yuu have been treating me is it any wonder. You've both been avoiding me like the plague… But you… you."

The tears were currently pouring from my eyes as I remembered the fear and hurt I felt still form the previous night. I took a breath and stood up straight staring at Ginta as tears still trickled down my cheeks. He took a step back not really sure what to say but I continued speaking.

"You both have been avoiding me, but Yuu saved me. Those people could have hurt me. I could have been beaten, raped, killed and you did nothing you just stood there staring at me with the same contempt filled eyes you are now. If it had just been you who had passed by I could be dead… Why?"

I finished with that question which seemed to shock him he looked up at me still silent.

"We've been friends for all that time and you're going to throw it away, throw me away because I don't love you and want to be with you anymore. If that's true then you should just return to America and never return."

I yelled at him loudly and ran off leaving him standing alone. I caught a glimpse of him as I ran off and he still held this weird glaze to his eyes. I ran back through the school and continued out the front door hot tears burning holes through my raw cheeks. I was slower now and not really knowing exactly where I was going. I had my eyes glued to the ground when I walked into someone.

"I'm so sorr-"

I looked up into a pair of familiar blue eyes. I jumped on the person in front of me greeting them.

"Satoshi-san it's been so long, how are you? "

I yelled as I hugged him my frown lightly faded but an unhappy look remained on my lips.

"Miki-san are you ok? Why aren't you in school?"

He asked me looking a little concerned. I looked down and started walking away a little upset. Satoshi was immediately at my side he put my hand on my shoulder. I looked over to him giving him a nervous smile.

"How's Yuu?"

I looked away quickly to avoid his scrutinizing stare. He sighed and removed his hand from my shoulder.

"Miki- did he ever tell you?"

He asked keeping mysterious. I looked at him confused and he gulped nervously as I asked him what he was talking about. He was silent and didn't say anything and I headed away again.

"Satoshi if you want to know how Yuu id, ask Yuu? He hates me and with good reason. But I'd like to ask you one favor. Please don't take him away for the night, I want to talk to him. I've talked to Ginta like I said I would and now I need to tell him no matter how bad of an idea it is."

I mumbled as I turned to look at him once more. He had a smile and nodded and I continued home and took off my shoes going to sit in the living room. My parents were still at work so I didn't have to worry about getting in trouble by them. I leaned back on the couch and fell asleep. For the first time in a long time I found peace and even happiness in my sleep I had a dream that I had told Yuu my feelings and he'd accepted me and felt the same way. I woke up with a jolt and felt tears staining my cheeks. I looked around and noticed that there was still no one in the house, and was startled when I heard someone bang at the door.

"Did I lock the door?"

I asked loudly as I walked to the door thinking it was Yuu.

"Hello"

I said as I opened the door. I was instantly assaulted by glaring deep blue.

"Ginta?"

I murmured. He looked at me and came towards me slowly and I moved aside allowing him to come in. He did so and stood with his back facing me.

"Miki- I'm sorry for the way I acted and that I didn't help you it's just that…"

He began and paused for a moment, and turned to face me.

"You've made your decision haven't you."

He asked solemnly. I nodded slowly and he continued to stare at me emotionlessly.

"Miki, what did you mean when you said you were only being like this for my benefit."

I looked away and thought back for a moment. 'How mean am I blurting that to him out of anger.' I thought to myself and looked back to him and he was looking at me expectantly.

"Well I was just angry at the time that both Yuu and yourself were being so mean to me. But I- I meant that I've been in love with Yuu almost since he first came here the moment my eyes saw into his. But-"

Taking a deep breath I continued.

"I've always missed you and resented you for the way you left things between us. But I'd fallen in love with Yuu and forgave you. And then when you called me I started thinking about you again and you asked me to be your girlfriend and I was considering it. And then you came back and I really tried to think of you as more than a friend. But I just can't. I tried to get myself to love you more than Yuu, but I just can't. I love him too much. Bu I don't want to lose you as a friend. Even thought I know I already have."

I looked up not wanting to seem so mean to him but what I saw surprised me. I saw that he had tears in his eyes but he wiped them away quickly. He started to walk past me and put his hands on the doorknob I felt hurt but worse I felt guilty and he turned slightly and spoke to me.

"It's Ok, no matter what we would end up like this. You love him now and choose him over me, and if I had told you my feelings back then you still would have fallen for him and I would have left anyway."

He said as he walked out the door. A part of me wanted to run after him but I knew I shouldn't. He turned slightly one more time giving me a wave as he walked away. I waved giving him a big smile.

"Now all that's left is Yuu."

As I finished saying that to myself I heard Ginta talking again and looked up to see him speaking to Yuu. Yuu was looking at him confused then he turned his expression up to me with him same stoic expression on his face. I slammed the door shut and ran up to my room panting. I leaned against my door as I sunk to the floor staring out my window, and wasn't disturbed till I felt someone knocking on my door.

"Who is it?"

I asked in a monotone voice.

"What happened Miki. I spoke with Ginta."

I heard Yuu's solid voice ask. I continued to stare out the window.

"Miki I know you care for Ginta so why did you say that you didn't want to date him. I know you do."

I got to my feet and swung open my door surprising Yuu Leaning on the other side. He fell onto me and just stared at me.

"So?"

I looked away from him who happened to still be on top of me.

"What?"

"Why are you not with Ginta?"

He pried again. I huffed and continue to look away from him.

"Not that it's any of your business… But why would I want to be with someone that I don't love just because they love me. When I have the person I do love right with me even thought they hate me."

I finished in a whisper. I could feel Yuu's stare burning into the side of my cheek. And I felt shivers over take my body when I felt him shifting and move so he was sitting over me. And not lying on me. He put his hand under my chin and tugged my face so I was looking into his eyes. I felt my cheeks bursting into flames as he stared at me.

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S.M: What a place to stop for those of you who may have been getting into it. I really hope that you liked it. I'll try to have the next part up as soon as I can.

I hope you'll let me know how to fix it and make it better. I always look forward to seeing with you guys have to say.