TealDragoness: Konnichi wa!!! Summa vacation ish finally here!!!! I can work on my fanfics now ~^_^~ Anyways, I'll continue but I may not be the best since I only have volume 1 and 2 on Kare Kano ^__^;; But I've read some spoilers *can't resist good spoilers*

Yami: -__-;; You're a fool.

Kenshin: Oro! How can you insult women like that??? o_O;;

Daisuke: *yawn*

TealDragoness: *twitch* ALRIGHT! ENOUGH people! Jeezes! On with the story!

Disclaimers: I do not own Kare Kano. I own Kimie, Koin, Hanae, Mami, Dayu, and Mr. & Mrs. Ebina though.

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The movie finished quite quickly in Yukino's perspective. She was too busy fuming over Mami's words. "I miss Soichiro-kun so mjuch," she thought as tears slowly trailed down her face.

"Hey, Yuki, what's wrong?" Dayu asked. Yukino turned the other way and wiped her tears, sniffling.

"Nothing...I'm just a little homesick...and if you don't mind, I prefer being called Yukino not Yuki," Yukino said, taking a deep breath.

"Right," Dayu said, disappointment in his voice. Yukino didn't feel so good. All these emotions were mixed in her head: guilt, homesickness, depression...etc. Yukino stood up from her seat and walked over to Kimie.

"Kimie, thanks for taking me to the movies with you and your friends but I think I should head back. I'm feeling...tired. Jetlag," Yukino said and without waiting for a reply, she left in a hurry. She left the theatre, taking the scooter with her. She didn't feel like scootering though, she just took it with her and walked. "Maybe I'm being a little too protective. Maybe it's just his way of being friendly. Americans are different than Japanese," Yukino said to herself quietly.

"Hey! Yukino!" Yukino turned around to see Dayu following her. He was running to catch up to her. She flinched a little bit.

"Give him a chance...as a friend.after all, Hideaki's a guy and a friend," Yukino reassured herself. "Hi Dayu, how come you didn't stay with your friends?" Yukino asked.

"Hey, you're my friend too. What's wrong? Something's bothering you," Dayu said, as a matter of fact.

"Its just jetlag," Yukino said, continuing with her bluff. Dayu eyed her.

"Are you positive that's it?" Dayu asked. Yukino nodded. There was a moment of silence between them. "So how long will you be staying here in America?" Dayu asked, breaking the silence.

"Two weeks. What's high school like here?" Yukino asked. Dayu shrugged.

"Probably the same as it is in Japan...'cept the classes are shorter and so is the school day," Dayu said. "You'll have to watch out for some of the football players though. They're like sharks. Don't wory, you'll have me to protect you," Dayu grinned, puffing out his chest, making Yukino laugh softly.

"Are they really like sharks?" Yukino asked, sweatdropping. Dayu chuckled.

"It's just an expression. They act like sharks though. Big time playas, big time flirts, big time babe magnets. They'll be after you for sure," Dayu smiled.

"Me?" Yukino asked, nervously.

"Yeah, you're a total cutie," Dayu grinned, making Yukino blush a bit. Thank God it was dark, he couldn't see it.

"I don't think so, I mean, what about cheerleaders?" Yukino asked. She read about the stereotypical cheerleaders too.

"Well yeah but only football players go for them. The other jocks, who aren't football players, will totally go after you. Kimie and Mami too," Dayu said.

"Well thanks for walking me back...I guess I'll see you at school tomorrow," Yukino smiled. Dayu nodded.

"As.your body guard?" Dayu asked hopefully. Yukino laughed.

"Maybe.but you know...I think Kimie needs a bodyguard too," Yukino brought up. Dayu just shrugged and left.

"Good evening, Yukino. Where's Koin and Kimie?" Mrs. Ebina asked.

"Oh um.I felt a little sick so I decided to come back early," Yukino said. Mrs. Ebina frowned.

"I've taught them better. They should have at least walked you home," Mrs. Ebina huffed. "I'm sorry, dear. Are you feeling better?" she smiled.

"No really, I insisted. A friend of their's helped me home. I'm feeling a little better. I think I'll just take a rest," Yukino smiled and walked to her room. Mrs. Ebina smiled, shaking her head.

"Must be Dayu. Such a playa..." she said to herself, going back to washing the dishes. Yukino walked, unsteadily, up the stairs to her room. She felt very wobbly. She plunked herself onto her bed, resting her head on the comfortable pillow. There was a sudden knock on her window, shaking her up.

"Yukino! It's just me!" Dayu called. Yukino stared wildly at the window.

"What are you doing? This is the second story! Are you allowed to do this?" Yukino asked, opening the window.

"What do you think? Of course!" Dayu said sarcastically.

"Then what are you doing here?" Yukino asked. "Are you stalking me?" Yukino smiled, jokingly.

"Now that wouldn't be a bad idea..." Dayu said, thoughtfully.

"No!" Yukino interrupted his train of thoughts. "I like you as a friend but I'm tired and I'd like some sleep. We can talk later at school tomorrow ok?" Yukino urged. Dayu nodded.

"Don't I get a goodnight err...hug?" Dayu grinned, innocently. Yukino rolled her eyes but gave in., hugging him quickly.

"Now go! I don't want to get in trouble!" Yukino hissed. He obeyed her, climbing back down. Yukino sighed, closing the window. She then picked up her cellular phone and dialed Arima's number.

"Soichiro!" Yukino called, smiling when the phone was picked up.

"Miyazawa! Do you really miss me that much? You just called an hour ago," Arima laughed.

"Yes, I really miss you that much.none of the people here can compare to you.none of them can compare to Hideaki even. I miss everyone back at home," Miyazawa sighed.

"You'll be back soon...and if anyone there abuses you even the slightest, I'll come over there myself and hunt them down," Soichiro reassured. Miyazawa lightened up with a smile.

"How's your mother doing? Is she getting better?" Miyazawa asked, worried. Soichiro sighed. "Arima-kun?" she asked, after a long pause.

"She's not getting much better...and the doctors said chances are...she may not survive.but I refuse to give up hope," Soichiro said solemnly.

"I'm really sorry. I'll believe that she can pull through too. That way, the strength of two hearts together can pull her through. I think I should go now," Miyazawa whispered, hearing rustling just outside of her door.

"Alright, I love you, see you in 13 days Soichiro smiled.

"I love you too, bye," she whispered, hanging up. She hurried into her bed, closing her eyes and pretending she was asleep.

"Hey...Yukino, are you asleep?" the voice of Kimie called softly. Kimie seemed like a really gentle girl, and Yukino would hate to make her an enemy. But hopefully, Kimie did understand that she doesn't like Dayu in that way.

"I'm still awake. You can come in if you want," Yukino replied, deciding to answer to Kimie's call. Kimie opened the door and closed in softly.

"Yukino...do you um...do you like Dayu?" Kimie asked, looking at the floor. Her problem with Dayu seemed to be bothering her quite a bit. Yukin looked at her, somewhat weirdly.

"No...of course not, I already told you that I have a boyfriend," Yukino said. "Why don't you come out and tell you that you like him? I mean...sure he's a shark but I think it's because..." Yukino started, sweatdropping a little. "Maybe he's just kinda...desperate...I mean...if someone admits they actually like him, I think he'll settle down and stop being a big playa," Yukino said.

"Shark? Dayu must have told her the 'football players are big sharks' story..." Kimie thought in her head. "But...I'm just nervous..." Kimie said.

"I guess it would be nerve-wrecking to tell him even if he likes you back...that was kind of the same with Arima and me," Yukino said.

"I'll try but I can't promise anything," Kimie said, smiling weakly at Yukino. "Thanks...for the help," Kimie said, leaving the room. Yukino blinked.

"That was weird...well, at least I know I have a friend here..." Yukino shrugged. She fell back down on her bed, falling asleep quite soon.

The sun peered into her eyes, birds chirping brightly, the fresh air being breathed, the cozy pillow under her head...and the loud ringing of an alarm clock. Yukino pulled the covers off, looking at the ringing alarm clock. She groaned, trying to find someway to shut it off. With difficulties, she managed to turn it off a few minutes later. She dragged herself off the bed and into the bathroom, changing, brushing her teeth, combing her hair, etc. She walked down the stairs, refreshed, taking a seat at the table.

"Good morning, Yukino. How was your first night in America?" Mr. Ebina asked, looking at the newspaper.

"It was fine. I managed to get over the jetlag a little," Yukino said.

"That's good, I made pancakes and bacon for breakfast. Help yourself," Mrs. Ebina said. Yukino was surprised at how much this family was so much like a stereotypical family.

"Thank you," Yukino replied, taking two pieces of bacon and pancakes. She ate slowly. It was her second day in America...and she was still desperately wishing Arima was with her.

"Morning Mom," Kimie called, sliding down the stairs. She grabbed a piece of bacon and took Yukino's hand. "Come on! We're going to be late!" Kimie rushed, pulling Yukino along with her. "Bye Mom, Dad!" Kimie called once more, before leaving the house.

"What about Koin?" Yukino asked.

"Well, he always skateboards to school with his friends. He doesn't like it very much when I hang out with him. Plus, he'll torture us both 'til we go so mind as well leave before he and his friends start going," Kimie shrugged. Yukino nodded. "Hanae walks with him too. He punches his friends if they even try to torture her," Kimie sweatdropped.

"Yukino! Kimie! There you two are!" Dayu called. He was walking with Mami closely behind.

"Morning you two!" Kimie smiled. Mami glared at Yukino before pushing her out of the way to stand next to her friend. Yukino clenched her fists but kept her temper down.

"She's just jealous that you're becoming close to her best friend," Dayu smirked. Yukino gave Dayu a look.

"Yeah...sure...I don't think that's it," Yukino said.

"Suit yourself. I know those two very well," Dayu said back casually.

"Hey Dayu, you obviously like Kimie...so why don't you ask her out?" Yukino suggested. Dayu, for the first time she saw, seemed uncomfortable.

"I don't stand a chance with Kimie. She's one of those girls who the sharks attack," Dayu sighed. Yukino smiled at him.

"Ah come on! Give it a shot! You never know what she'll say!" Yukino urged. 'Is he seriously that clueless that Kimie does like him???' Yukino thought in her head.

"Maybe later...for now, I think we'll just stay friends. That's probably the closest I'll get with her. Thanks for helping though," Dayu shrugged. Yukino sighed.

"Miyazawa! Shouldn't you be up here away from the back?" Mami screeched, sending a chilly glare to Yukino. Yukino rolled her eyes.

"Yeah, sure," she muttered, walking up away from Dayu. She arrived at school, after Kimie and Mami but before Dayu, by herself as Mami forcefully instructed. Yukino walked over to the teacher, introducing herself. The teacher seemed kind enough.

"Attention class!" the teacher hollered, gathering the interest of a few students. "Those who don't will have detention," she smirked. All eyes turned to her now. "That's better. Now I'd like to introduce an exchange student who will be with us for two weeks. She's from Japan, and her name is Yukino Miyazawa," she finished her prologue, allowing Yukino to enter the classroom. Many of the jocks started hooting. Yukino stepped in the classroom, walking to the front of the classroom. "Yukino, why don't you tell us something about yourself," the teacher smiled wryly. Yukino nodded, staring at the awkward class. There were geniuses, jocks, goths, outsiders, and the in-between-high-and-low group, Kimie, Hanae, Mami, and Dayu.

'The cheerleaders and football players must be skipping class,' Yukino thought. She put on a friendly smile and took a deep breath. "My name is Yukino Miyazawa, and I'm from Japan. I have a mother, a father, two sisters, and a pet puppy. My hobbies are listening to music, reading, watching movies, and probably other things you all like to do," she smiled brightly. The teacher nodded, excusing her to her seat next to Kimie and Hanae. She let out a breath of relief, hoping she did ok. From afar, Dayu was watching her closely...

The bell rang, excusing the mob-like class out for lunch. Miyazawa was really tired; many of the jocks were passing notes to her, being very perverted...very stereotypical ne? She dumped herself down at a lunch table with Kimie, Mami, Dayu, and a few jocks, who were hanging out to chat with her. Lunch wasn't very serene for her with the jocks...The bell rang once more to signal lunch ending. Yukino sighed; this gave her five minutes to be free of jocks. Dayu rushed up to her. "Hey Dayu," Yukino smiled, glad it wasn't a jock.

"Hey um...Yukino, can I ask you something?" Dayu asked, looking a bit nervous.

'Oh no...' Yukino thought, just as tense. "Sure...what is it?" she asked, pretending not to notice.

"I really don't know how to put this...but since you did give me the advice with the exception that you said a different person," Dayu started, sweatdropping. Yukino gulped. "Will...will you go out with me?" Dayu asked; Yukino blinked, her throat dry.

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TealDragoness: What a way to stop ^_~

Yami: NO WAY!!! How could you stop right at the suspenseful scene???

Kenshin: Oro ^__^;;

Daisuke: Mmm...bacon and pancakes...

TealDragoness: -__-;; How was that for a second chappie? ~^_^~ Please R+R!!