A/N: My fingers were itching, and I managed to type this out in about an hour… Hope you like!

Disclaimer: I never wrote one, but for some reason I feel like I should… 10 Things I Hate About You and all of its characters aren't mine, as much as I wish they were. Mai, though is mine… that devilish skank… she's so fun to write!

WalkerRhys: The whole Canadian-British-friends thing is very cool! I only wish I was…

Here goes nothing…

The doorbell heralded the visitor yet again. "Should I answer it?" Patrick whispered to Kat.

"I guess so," she whispered back.

He shrugged and walked over to the door. He placed his hand on the knob, turned it, and opened it, wondering whom on earth it could be standing there. The door swung open to reveal something very unexpected. Patrick was shocked to see a man with pink hair wearing a magenta suit, standing there as though he had all the authority in the world.

"Patrick Verona?" the deep voice questioned Patrick.

"Yes?" Patrick replied, very curious as to what on earth this man was doing and what the hell he was doing in that ridiculous outfit. He saw the man take out a rose and scribble on a piece of paper with it. Patrick gave it a closer look. No, not a rose; it was a pen. But still, very curious. "Can I help you?"

"Ah yes, I am looking for a Miss Mai Wata…uh…"

"It's Watanabe." Mai emerged from the darkness behind Patrick, wiping blood from her lip and coming to stand over Patrick's left shoulder. "What's with the costume?"

"Uh, my Japanese friend was having a costume party…"

"Oh, I get it you're supposed to be Kurama! I used to watch that show! I can't believe I remember! "

"Yeah, it was my wife's idea. But that's beside the point. My name is Carl Martino. I am a police officer. And you are under arrest. So if you would please come with me…"

"Hey! You have to inform me of the charges!"

Officer Martino sighed. He looked down at his note pad. "Possession of illegal drugs, breaking and entering, driving under the influence…" He looked back up at Mai. Except for the fact that she wasn't there. Patrick and Officer Martino dashed towards Patrick's bedroom in the back of the apartment, only to find Kat blocking the window, leaving Mai cornered. Mai gave Kat one strong left hook to the jaw, leaving Kat slumped, unconscious, against the wall. Mai whipped out a crowbar, prying the bars on the window off. Where the hell is she getting all this stuff? Patrick wondered.  Mai climbed out of the window and stood on the fire escape. Officer Martino, knowing there was no way he was getting his stocky frame through that tiny window, called for backup and ran out of that apartment, down the stairs, and to the bottom of the fire escape. He looked up, very confused to see Mai still standing at the top.

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"From the very first day that I met you, I knew you could never be mine and that you deserved someone better. But I wasn't willing to live with that truth. I tried harder to win your affection than I have ever tried for anything in my entire life. When I finally got you, I vowed never to let you go. But one day, as I knew you would, you left. You walked right out on me without even thinking to say goodbye. I cried my eyes out for months. I tried to move on with my life. But then I remembered that I promised myself to never let you go. So I came after you. And now I am here." Patrick watched a lone tear make its way down her beautifully soft cheek.

"Mai…I…"

"Stop. Don't try to explain. I can predict what you will say. I just want you to look at me. Look me in the eye and tell me that I meant something to you. Please, just do that for me, and I promise I will leave you alone. I will let you be with Kat. Have a good life together. And hold on to her. She's really something special and unlike me, she deserves you. But please, just tell me those bittersweet words and I will be on my way."

"Mai. I hope you have known all along that you meant something to me. You were there when I needed you, always there to catch me when no one else would. I was wrong of me to just walk out on you like that. I apologize for that; I cannot imagine the damage I have done. You were a part of my life I can never forget. I may not still love you, but I will always care about you." Her eyes looked into his, full of longing and sadness. A cool breeze drifted by the window and Mai shivered. "Come on in Mai; it's cold and you could fall."

She took a step towards Patrick and the warmth of his apartment. I want to, she thought. But I can't. We don't belong together. I have to let go. It's just better that way. Hell is the most I deserve, anyway. She looked away. "I can't." She looked down at the street below, flashing with blue and white lights. She felt the coolness of the metal in her pocket. She didn't want to go through with it. It would be so much easier to just fall into those arms. But I will not let myself believe that there is something waiting for me there. There is no other choice, no other way. "Thank you, Patrick. That was all I needed to hear." She readjusted her grip.

Patrick saw a glint of metal for the second time that night, but this one was of a slightly different device.

Mai felt the cold of metal against her temple. It mad her shiver more violently. She couldn't believe she was actually resorting to this. It made her shake all over. But at this point, there was nothing left for her.

The next few moments passed in a slow motion haze to Patrick. He couldn't believe what he was seeing until he heard the definite shot ring out through the night as Mai managed to mouth the words "I'm sorry". She toppled over backwards, hurtling over the railing and down to the cold sidewalk below. He lunged out of the window, hand outstretched. As he grabbed the empty nothingness of the cold night air, he knew he would never catch her…

A/N: Very dark, I know… but this is the path that the story takes… Just to let all you readers know, there are only about two chapters left…. Yes, this story must soon come to a close… :sobs uncontrollably: I do have two new ideas…. For all you anime fans, I believe I will be doing a Ranma ½ story… Mostly humor, but a little romance. I am also formulating ideas for a Draco/ Hermione story for you HP fans….it should be good, but I am not even sure if I will go through with writing it…. We'll see! Well, I would very much enjoy it if you reviewed my story…. Muchas Gracias for staying tuned!