Disclaimer: I do not own Hana Yori Dango.
A/N: I'm back! Man, this has got to be one of the fastest updating fics out there! Ain't I the eager-beaver?
Anyway, here it is, Chapter 5. If you like dislike long chapters, then you'd call this 'short and sweet.' But if you're like me and you like your chapters long, then you'd call this. . .sucky! sucky! sucky!
Don't worry, I promise to make up for it on my next chapter. As always, please tell me what you think by leaving a review, even if it's just to tell me how much this chapter sucks. ^_^
Ruth: Thanks for the enthusiastic reviews both here and at Winglin!
o0itzjeanna0o: Glad that you're lovin' it so far! Hope I don't disappoint you!
xX-wasabi-Xx: ^_^ is this quick enough for you?
Iceyflame: Here it is, an update! Hope you like short chapters though, haha.
Toinks: You're right. Isn't Tsukasa just the coolest?!!! Oh, and I did post a review for your latest one-shot even before I saw this last review of yours. ^_^
XxSwtDreamerxX1: Glad you liked Chapter 4! And you're right, I like everyone to be happy too. So I put Rui together with Shizuka here. He's too nice a guy not to have his own happiness. ^_^
Aprilz: Good to know you like the story!
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CHAPTER 5 - HOME SAFE
Both Tsukasa and I were silent during the drive back to my apartment. I was still in shock over what had just happened. I squeezed my eyes shut but all I could see was the crazed look on Junpei's face when he was trying to tear my clothes off. I opened my eyes and involuntarily shuddered. From the corner of my eye I could see Tsukasa casting me a worried look every now and then, but he didn't say anything.
When we got to my home, I fumbled for the keys in my bag and tried to get the door open but my hands were shaking so badly. He took the keys from me and opened the door, then led me into the modest apartment and sat me down on the couch. I was still wearing his jacket and I pulled it tightly around me to stop myself from shivering. Tsukasa made his way into my small kitchen and I could hear him opening and closing the kitchen cabinets. I leaned forward and buried my face in my hands. That's when the tears came. It was like a tap had been opened and once they came rolling down I couldn't stop them anymore. I remembered the fear and anger I had felt that night. Although I was able to escape before anything worse could happen, I still felt violated. Loud sobs wracked my entire being. I don't know how long I sat there crying. Little by little the sobs had subsided and I felt drained of all my energy. But I also felt better after having let it all out. I raised my tear-streaked face and was surprised to find Tsukasa sitting on the armchair across me. I had forgotten he was there. He stood up and went to me, holding out a cup of coffee. I took it gratefully, wrapping my cold hands around it, letting its warmth seep through my fingers.
"I mixed some whiskey into that. Just enough to soothe your nerves."
"Thank you." I took a sip from the cup.
He sat back down in the armchair and looked worriedly at me. "Sorry for asking but I need to know. Did he."
"No," I said as I shook my head forcefully. "I managed to escape before he could get his way. That's when I called you."
He let out a sigh of relief. "Thank God. I was asking myself if I did the right thing letting him go so easily."
I smiled weakly at him. "Thank you Tsukasa. I mean it. I don't know how I could ever repay you. I'm sorry if I ruined your night but I didn't know who else to call."
He waved a hand dismissively. "Don't be sorry. I'm glad you called me. And I'm glad you escaped before that scumbag could rape you. If he ever gets near you again, I swear." he failed to finish his sentence but I could see him clench his fists. When my gaze moved up to his face, I could see his mouth set tightly in a grim line and a vein throbbing in his forehead.
"Thanks for taking me home. It's late and I know you have to get home yourself. I'm okay now." I tried to be brave as I spoke but the fear in my eyes belied my words.
"I'm not leaving you alone tonight. You shouldn't be alone, you're still in shock. I'm staying here. I can sleep in the couch. Just give me some extra sheets and a pillow." His voice brooked no argument.
I was too tired to argue anyway, and honestly, I was glad I wouldn't be alone that night. I looked at him gratefully and nodded. I went to my room and came out with the extra sheets and pillow. After making sure he was comfortably settled in, I went back into my room and changed. I stared at the jacket he had lent me and decided to wear it again as I went to sleep. Having it around myself, enveloped with the faint scent that was distinctly Tsukasa's, made me feel safe.
A/N: I'm back! Man, this has got to be one of the fastest updating fics out there! Ain't I the eager-beaver?
Anyway, here it is, Chapter 5. If you like dislike long chapters, then you'd call this 'short and sweet.' But if you're like me and you like your chapters long, then you'd call this. . .sucky! sucky! sucky!
Don't worry, I promise to make up for it on my next chapter. As always, please tell me what you think by leaving a review, even if it's just to tell me how much this chapter sucks. ^_^
Ruth: Thanks for the enthusiastic reviews both here and at Winglin!
o0itzjeanna0o: Glad that you're lovin' it so far! Hope I don't disappoint you!
xX-wasabi-Xx: ^_^ is this quick enough for you?
Iceyflame: Here it is, an update! Hope you like short chapters though, haha.
Toinks: You're right. Isn't Tsukasa just the coolest?!!! Oh, and I did post a review for your latest one-shot even before I saw this last review of yours. ^_^
XxSwtDreamerxX1: Glad you liked Chapter 4! And you're right, I like everyone to be happy too. So I put Rui together with Shizuka here. He's too nice a guy not to have his own happiness. ^_^
Aprilz: Good to know you like the story!
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CHAPTER 5 - HOME SAFE
Both Tsukasa and I were silent during the drive back to my apartment. I was still in shock over what had just happened. I squeezed my eyes shut but all I could see was the crazed look on Junpei's face when he was trying to tear my clothes off. I opened my eyes and involuntarily shuddered. From the corner of my eye I could see Tsukasa casting me a worried look every now and then, but he didn't say anything.
When we got to my home, I fumbled for the keys in my bag and tried to get the door open but my hands were shaking so badly. He took the keys from me and opened the door, then led me into the modest apartment and sat me down on the couch. I was still wearing his jacket and I pulled it tightly around me to stop myself from shivering. Tsukasa made his way into my small kitchen and I could hear him opening and closing the kitchen cabinets. I leaned forward and buried my face in my hands. That's when the tears came. It was like a tap had been opened and once they came rolling down I couldn't stop them anymore. I remembered the fear and anger I had felt that night. Although I was able to escape before anything worse could happen, I still felt violated. Loud sobs wracked my entire being. I don't know how long I sat there crying. Little by little the sobs had subsided and I felt drained of all my energy. But I also felt better after having let it all out. I raised my tear-streaked face and was surprised to find Tsukasa sitting on the armchair across me. I had forgotten he was there. He stood up and went to me, holding out a cup of coffee. I took it gratefully, wrapping my cold hands around it, letting its warmth seep through my fingers.
"I mixed some whiskey into that. Just enough to soothe your nerves."
"Thank you." I took a sip from the cup.
He sat back down in the armchair and looked worriedly at me. "Sorry for asking but I need to know. Did he."
"No," I said as I shook my head forcefully. "I managed to escape before he could get his way. That's when I called you."
He let out a sigh of relief. "Thank God. I was asking myself if I did the right thing letting him go so easily."
I smiled weakly at him. "Thank you Tsukasa. I mean it. I don't know how I could ever repay you. I'm sorry if I ruined your night but I didn't know who else to call."
He waved a hand dismissively. "Don't be sorry. I'm glad you called me. And I'm glad you escaped before that scumbag could rape you. If he ever gets near you again, I swear." he failed to finish his sentence but I could see him clench his fists. When my gaze moved up to his face, I could see his mouth set tightly in a grim line and a vein throbbing in his forehead.
"Thanks for taking me home. It's late and I know you have to get home yourself. I'm okay now." I tried to be brave as I spoke but the fear in my eyes belied my words.
"I'm not leaving you alone tonight. You shouldn't be alone, you're still in shock. I'm staying here. I can sleep in the couch. Just give me some extra sheets and a pillow." His voice brooked no argument.
I was too tired to argue anyway, and honestly, I was glad I wouldn't be alone that night. I looked at him gratefully and nodded. I went to my room and came out with the extra sheets and pillow. After making sure he was comfortably settled in, I went back into my room and changed. I stared at the jacket he had lent me and decided to wear it again as I went to sleep. Having it around myself, enveloped with the faint scent that was distinctly Tsukasa's, made me feel safe.