Chapter 18 – Shizuka is back

I actually combined two chapters together because i think chapter 18 was too short..
and yes, I have already written up to chapter 22.. so keep those comments coming so i will update! =P

Rui: *grin* Shizuka is back.. cool!
Angel: *hits Rui on the head* You are supposed to like Tsukushi!
Tsukushi: *pouts* how can you do this to me?
Rui: Just joking.. I love Tsukushi the most..
Tsukushi: hehe.. that's more like it.
Tsukasa: Hey! What about me? *pushes Rui out of the way* I love Tsukushi too!
Rui: So rude..
Angel: *smile* I'll you three to it..

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Makino's P.O.V:

"Rui?" I was surprised to see him in the streets, staring at a poster.

He turned to face me, "You again."

"What? Is it really that bad to see me?" I tried to joke.. damn, why am I shaking so much? "You really shouldn't kiss a poster."

"You love me?"

"No way.." I quickly denied. Argh! Why is he doing this to me? "I don't love.."

He leaned over and gave me a kiss on the cheek, "You wanted me to do that?"

I blushed heavily, "Are you really Hanazawa Rui?"

"You look very pretty."

Damn, why is he talking this way? Evil boy. Making me feel so.. strange.

"Do you know what time it is, in France?"

"Huh? France?" Boy.. he was weird today. I've never seen him like this before. He's humming!

"Never mind.." he said quietly before walking away.

I stared after him. He was even stranger than usual.. but it made me feel a little.. happy. I touched the spot where he had kissed me. I smiled, at least he talked to me.. At that time I didn't even notice.. the poster was a picture of Shizuka.

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"Hi Tsukushi!" I turned and saw Tsukasa walking towards me. Guilt rushed in, why was he still talking to me when I had treated him so badly yesterday?

"What's wrong with you?" I blurted out. "I mean.. your hair."

He grinned, "I just felt I wanted to change my hairstyle."

"Not because of what you said or anything.." he quickly added.

I smiled, he looked so cute when he was nervous. I had never seen him with straight hair before. He had always had curly hair. "It's nice."

"Really? I spent 5 hours making it straight." He laughed and ran his fingers through his hair, "Oh damn, I really shouldn't touch my hair."

"I'll see you later Tsukasa. Have to go to class now!"

"Hey! Shizuka is back! She's back from France!" I stopped as I heard Nishikado-san's voice. I turned around to see.

"Shizuka.." I heard Rui whisper.

Then I saw her. She is really back from France..

"Rui!" she called out. Even her voice sounded pleasant, "Rui, let me see your face." She smiled, "You look so handsome now!"

"I really missed you.." Rui said softly.

"Shizuka!" Tsukasa cried as he ran over to greet her.

"Tsukasa, Soujiro, Akira!!"

"Welcome back, Shizuka! You are really beautiful!" complimented Mimasaka.

"Thanks."

My eyes widened as they kissed. They are kissing?! My mind cried out in alarm.

"I missed your kiss." Nishikado grinned, "Tell us about everything that happened in France." He draped his arm casually over his shoulder and led her to the cafeteria, Mimasaka and Tsukasa beside him. He turned to look at Rui, "Rui, let's go."

I watched as Rui lagged behind, his eyes filled with a lonesome sorrow. "Yeah.." he mumbled.

"She's so beautiful! I heard she's a model now!"

"But, why is she with F4?!"

"Oh, she is a childhood friend of F4! Moreover, she is the daughter of Toudou Enterprise!"

My heart fell as I heard the gossiping around me. I never believed that such a perfect person exists in the world. I can't hope to compare to her..

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"When I was a college student, I was so poor. I had to sell blood for my tuition." My father told me at dinner time. God, I can't believe this. My father needs to sell blood to make money. I wonder what Shizuka's father does? I bet he earns millions everyday..

"What's wrong with oneesan?"

"Nothing." I snapped.

My mother looked at me disapprovingly, "Hey, tonight's fish was expensive. It was 300¥."

"I'm full.." Susumu declared.

My father sighed, "I guess we need more money."

"Why don't you sell your blood again?" my mother suggested.

Oh god.. this is a normal conversation for my family. My world is so different from hers. They are in a different class, I should not bother with them anymore. But what about Tsukasa? It would be unfair to abandon my good friend…

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Makino's P.O.V:

"Tsukushi-chan!" Kazuya's voice echoed around the halls.

I spun around to face him, "Kazuya?"

He gave me a large grin, "How come I haven't seen you for a while? Have you been avoiding me?" he asked in hurt voice.

"No, of course not!" I smiled at him. I had totally forgotten about him. A friend.. outside of F4. Friends.. what about Makiko? Then I remembered, we weren't friends anymore. All because of the rumours Asai had spread about me and Tsukasa. Why did that bitch always have to ruin everything for her?!

"Good! Let's go to our lockers then."

"Okay." I smiled weakly, anything to keep me from thinking of F4.. and Shizuka. We walked along, happily chatting. Then we reached our lockers. Kazuya's face turned pale as he opened the door of his locker. "The.. the.. red.. tag.." he stammered.

I rushed over to his side, the dreaded red tag. Tsukasa had given him the red tag! But.. why? I dashed to find him. How dare he do this to my friend? Just wait till I find him..

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"Tsukasa you idiot, why did you give Kazuya the red tag?!" I shouted across the playground.

Tsukasa's eyes lit up as he saw me then I saw them cloud in anger. I looked behind me and saw Kazuya lagging behind. Why did he seem to hate Kazuya so much? "He is my friend!" I cried, "He hasn't done anything wrong!" I yelled angrily.

"So what?" he asked coolly.

I glowered, wishing I could wipe that arrogant smirk off his face. Tsukasa Tsukasa.. you have changed so much! What happened to the friendly boy I used to know?

"I thought you understood me!" He continued – his voice no longer calm, "Its your own fault."

I closed my eyes, trying to control my anger. So it was my fault now? This was getting ridiculous. "How is it my fault, you baka!"

"Me? A baka?" He snorted, "Your friend, Kasu is a baka."

I didn't even bother correcting him about Kazuya's name. "I demand you take the red tag away right now!"

"Who are you to order me around? Besides, if you hadn't spent so much time with him in the first place, I wouldn't have given him the red tag." He declared as if it was the most reasonable thing on earth.

I rolled my eyes at his childishness. So this was all jealousy? Because I was "spending too much time" with Kazuya? I can't believe this.. "Tsukasa!" I cried, frustrated at his asinine behaviour.

"What? I won't take away the red tag. F4 will lose Mencho!" he argued.

I tried to suppress my laugh, "It's Mentsu, Tsukasa.."

His face blushed a bright red, "Shut up."

I would've forgiven him at that moment – he could always make me soften up even when I was very very angry. But..

"What's so special about that idiot Kasu? Do you love him?!"

"Oh sure, I love him very much." I said sarcastically. But he didn't seem to realise I was being sarcastic.

"What?!" he cried, outraged, "But.. but.. I'm the most perfect man in the world. How can you choose an idiot over me?"

I tried not to laugh at his egoistic words – which resulted in a snort. "Kazuya is way better, at least he is not a selfish arrogant idiot like you!"

Then he punched Kazuya hard in the cheek. I heard Kazuya's loud cry before he fell to the floor. "Kazuya!" I cried as I kneeled beside him. Oh god, it was all my fault… I glared at Tsukasa, this was no longer a game, "Get lost, I won't forgive you for this!"

That was when he seemed to finally register what he had done. "Kushi.. I'm so sorry.."

I hardened my heart, "Go away.."

"But Tsukushi! I didn't mean to.. You know how I can get carried away sometimes. I was just…" he paused, "jealous."

I knew how hard it was for him to say he was jealous of another guy. I knew I was beginning to soften up again. "No.." my voice trembled, it was hard to stay angry for long.

"I'll take away the red tag."

"Tsukasa! Why do you always have to be so difficult? Being friends with you is so hard now. You are in a different world to me. I am just a commoner now." Tears started to run down my face, "Maybe.. maybe we shouldn't be friends anymore."

He stared at me in shock. "Tsukushi! It doesn't matter."

"Do you know how hard it is for me? Everyone is talking about how I seduced you or something.. Of course, nothing ever reaches you – people take out everything on me."

"I'm sorry Kushi, I didn't know.."

"Doesn't matter now.. not anymore." I said softly before helping Kazuya away.

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"It's so noisy.." Shizuka commented lightly.

"Oh, it must be that Tsukasa gave out the red tag again." Akira grinned, "We provide an exciting game for the other students."

"Ah.. you are still bad boys." Shizuka smiled.

"Anyway, did find a nice guy in France?" Soujiro asked.

"Oh.. some guys said that I was their destiny, but I don't think so.." Shizuka shrugged.

Soujiro sighed, "If I were you, I would try everybody."

"Typical.." commented Akira, grinning.

"What about you Rui? Do you have any girlfriends?" Shizuka asked lightly.

"Of course not.." he answered coldly.

"She's cruel isn't she?" Akira whispered to Tsukasa, "She should know Rui's feelings.."

"Huh? What?" Tsukasa snapped out of his daze.

"You really are the wrong person to talk to.." muttered Akira.

"Oh I have this friend.. I think you might like her." (Shizuka)

"No thanks." (Rui)

Shizuka laughed, "I thought you would say that."

"You are making fun of me." (Rui)

"Just kidding. Don't look at other girls. You are mine." (Shizuka)

"Hello," a friendly voice spoke up.

"Oh hi!" Shizuka stood up and hugged the man, "Long time no see!" She turned to introduce him to F4, "This is Mr. Iwatsuki of the Iwatsuki hospital. And this is.."

"I know. They are the infamous F4." His eyes rested on Rui, "He is your boyfriend?"

"No.. He is a childhood friend. We have a brother-sister relationship." Explained Shizuka.

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Makino's P.O.V:

I walked into the cafeteria and spotted Shizuka and F4 already there. Just my luck.

"We have a brother-sister relationship." I heard Shizuka say. Was she talking about Rui? My heart leaped, damn.. I thought I was over him?

"Have you heard? This year's summer trip is to Hawaii. Again." Nishikado announced in a bored tone.

Hawaii?! I had always dreamed to go to Hawaii. It was where I wanted to go for my honeymoon..

"Well well well, look who's here," a menacing voice spoke behind me.

Kazuya's face paled once more – contrasting strongly with the large bruise on his left cheek. I looked back defiantly, Kazuya cowered behind me.

"What's going on? Is bullying now a trend in Japan?" I heard Shizuka's inquisitive voice.

Oh no.. why does she have to see me like this?! God help me.

"Sorry for bothering you. I'll take care of them." The guy and his friends started to drag Kazuya and me away.

"Stop it you bastards." A cold voice sliced through the air like a knife.

This is unbelievable.. Hanazawa Rui saved me! Hanazawa Rui. My knight in shining armor.

"Rui, what the hell are you doing?!" Tsukasa said angrily. I guess he was still angry at me… for saying I didn't want to be his friend anymore.

"I hate these childish games.." Rui sighed.

"Rui.. how can you betray F4?" His eyes flashed dangerously as he looked at me, "Makino is our enemy."

Makino is our enemy… my world collapsed around me. Tsukasa just called me Makino, his "enemy".. Why what did you expect? You were the one who pushed him away.. reasoned the nagging voice at the back of my head. I hated to think it was right.. I was the one who rejected him after all his pleas. I saw Mimasaka and Nishikado's surprised expressions – they obviously didn't know about me and Tsukasa's "argument".

Tsukasa grabbed hold of one my arms – very tightly. Rui was holding on to my other arm.

Rui looked at Tsukasa coldly, "Tsukasa, let go. It's hurting her."

"So why don't you let go?" Tsukasa glared at Rui.

"Stop it you bastard!" I shouted at Tsukasa. Slowly I felt his hands release the hard grip on my arm.

"Rui.. you are no longer my friend." He declared, "Come on, Akira, Soujiro, let's go."

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Just a note..

when the chapter is written from Tsukushi's perspective..

She calls Akira – Mimasaka, Soujiro – Nishikado

Tsukasa and Rui, she calls by their first names. Ok?

I'm sure you know this already..

I know my chapters are really crap so far.. just like the original HYD..

*sigh* I think I will write differently.. maybe no ship cruise?

Yes.. because I said that Kazuya wasn't Tsukushi's childhood friend. *sigh* I've made things so complicated.

Ah well..

Do you ppl think I have too much dialogue? I read over it and it seems to be all dialogue and no thoughts.. ack!

I never meant for this to happen..

*sigh* hope you liked it anyway.

Thankyou for all ur wonderful comments!!

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* Angel *