Chapter 16 – Asai's Revenge

Asai: Revenge! *cackles wickedly*

Tsukushi: Oh no..

Rui: Don't worry. *smiles* I will save you.

Tsukushi: *smiles back* I..

Tsukasa: What about me?! Why is it always Tsukushi and Rui?

Asai: *drapes herself over Tsukasa* You still have me!
Tsukasa: Ugh.. *vomits*

Asai: *screeches* Argh! My new dress!

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Tsukushi trudged slowly along the pathway that would lead her to Eitoku. She almost dreaded to face Asai again. Those girls were so cruel. But she had to be strong. She was a weed. She smiled, trying to push away any dark thoughts.

* Flashback *

"You bitch!" she cried loudly. Asai narrowed her eyes, "I won't forget this."

* End flashback *

I won't forget this… What did Asai mean by that? What new horrible scheme was she thinking up now? Tsukushi had humiliated her at the party, she knew Asai was not one to forgive easily. She shuddered involuntarily before entering the school.

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Tsukushi walked slowly towards her locker, aware of giggles around her. What was wrong? There was a large crowd of people around the noticeboards. When she finally pushed her way through, she saw a large poster of her on the noticeboard. She gasped – the Tsukushi in the poster was wearing next to nothing with the words, "I aborted twice in high school." Written on it. A seductive smile was on "her" face and the words, "Want to come and play with me?" Was written on top of her chest. Tsukushi blinked back tears before fleeing from the accusing stares from the students. She should've known Asai would do something like this. How had they manipulated the photo to make her look like.. like that?! Her face burned red with embarrassment before running to the emergency staircase.

She leaned against the wall, tears streaming down her face. What had she done to deserve this? What would Rui think when he saw it? And Tsukasa.. She tried in vain to stifle her sobs – she could not let herself be weak like this.

"Hey Makino. Do you need some help?"

She looked up and saw two tall guys looking down at her.

"What do you want?"

The two guys looked at each other and grinned. "You know what we want."

The other nodded in agreement, "We saw your poster." He winked at her, "We want to play," he whispered.

Tsukushi opened her mouth to scream but it was muffled by his large hand covering her mouth.

"Nobody will hear you. Why don't you just relax and enjoy yourself?"

At this, Tsukushi struggled furiously. But the guys were just too strong for her.

"I thought I told you to relax, bitch." He growled before slapping her hard on the face.

Tsukushi closed her eyes, knowing resistance was futile. Tears rolled down her cheeks. She felt one of them rip open her shirt, revealing her bra. "Please don't.." she whimpered.

He laughed before roughly kissing her neck.

"Let her go." A loud cold voice resounded in the stairway.

The guy turned around, "Who dares.." he stopped before bowing his head in respect, "Hanazawa Rui.." he said softly.

"What are you doing?" Rui asked coldly, his voice was icy. "Just let her go." He ordered.

The guy reluctantly released his grip on Tsukushi. He nodded to his partner and they headed out the door.

Tsukushi's first instinct was to cover up her exposed body. She blushed, "Thank you Ru.. Hanazawa-san."

"Don't misunderstand. I just don't like to see that kind of thing happening." Before turning and walking out the door.

Tsukushi smiled, Even when he is so cold towards me, I still feel warm and happy. Everything will be okay.. I'm okay. Even if Asai does those evil things to me, I will be okay. Hanazawa Rui.. her saviour.

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Asai glared at them angrily. "You idiots! How can you fail to accomplish something so simple? That Makino is just a short weak girl." She overturned the table in front of her, spilling the items onto the floor. "Baka!"

"Asai-san. We did have her. But.." the guy hesitated, glancing cautiously at the furious Asai.

"But what?!"

He gulped, "Hanazawa-san was there.."

"What? Hanazawa Rui saved her?" Asai asked incredulously.

"Yeah.."

"Go away now. You will not be paid." She dismissed them with a wave of her hand before walking out of the living room.

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Okay, so I completely stuffed up the sequence of the events..

But it still makes sense.. right? Lol.. I hope so!

Thanx for reading. I know itz a really short chapter… *sigh* oh well

Please review!

*Angel *