Disclaimer: Coral_Bluz doesn't own Hana Yori Dango...besides the plot...but I do wish to own F4!!! Kawaii-ne~

A/N: Well, umm...this chapter is a bit well...happy & sad all together. Anyway,Vanness's b'dae jus past so I thought we would have a little tribute to him. So, Akira would get to 'borrow' our weedy girl, Tsukushi for a few minutes in this chap before his good friend, Tsukasa come up and bash him.

Now, Let the story begin...so, sit back...relax! Enjoy! Anyway...Thanks for the reviews, anyway...

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Arigato~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Presenting to all the peeps who love F4: ~*Found The Joy In You*~ by Coral_Bluz.

Chapter 17: Maybe...maybe

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Everyone met in the restaurant after cleaning themselves up. As usual, Tsukasa start to order tons of food for Tsukushi. But vice versa, she would secretly distributed them to Rui and the playboys once Tsukasa went back to look at the menu. Yuki and Shizuka giggled softly.

After dinner, the gang decided to proceed to Rui's room for some Truth or Dare. The first one was Soujirou.

"I choose Dare!"

"Well, kiss Yuki-chan."

"Umm...Akira. I think..."

"Uw, Com'on Yuki~"

She exchanged glances at Tsukushi and then, Soujirou who was turning red.

Akira noticed his blush and whisper,"Why are you blushing? It's not as if you are Tsukasa. Com'on..."

Soujirou closed his eyes and peck on Yuki's forehead, before whispering, "I'll get you!"

Next was Rui. He chose True and Akira ask something about whether he dreamt about being with Shizuka before.

Rui kept silent for a moment before nodding slightly. Everyone started teasing.

Akira's turn came and Soujirou dared him to dance with Tsukushi. Tsukasa was almost bursting but Tsukushi assured him.

"Kasa...dun worry."

Shizuka teased,"Tsukasa, you're not jealous about your good friend, are you?"

"Of course not!", he denied, not about to give anything away.

The music start playing and Tsukushi held on Akira's shoulder and follow his pace. A mere few minutes felt like an eternity for Tsukasa and not able to contain himself anymore, he stopped the music. Akira gladly 'return' Tsukushi back to her rightful boyfriend and chuckle back to his seat, beside his girl.

"Tsukasa, You are turning beet red."

"I'm not. Rui!"

Laughter could be heard around the level.

Soon, Tsukasa's turn came.

"Do WHATEVER you want to Tsukushi."

Both blush and went, "Akira!"

"Ooh Telepathy."

"Nevermind. Just kiss for two minutes, ok?"

They finally agree and their lips were about to met when... ...

"TSUKASA! What are you doing!"

"Mother..."

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Everyone sat around the couches in silence, waiting for her next statement.

// Kaede // Tsukasa // Tsukushi // F3 // (Yuki, Shizuka and Jess were sent back to their rooms.)

Kaede: Well? What were you doing?

Akira: Um...Auntie, I think there-

Kaede: I think that it's not the time for you to speak, Akira.

Akira: Gomen

Kaede turn to look at Tsukushi.

Kaede: I believe you are Ms Makino.

Tsukushi: Hai.

Kaede: Well, can you please enlighten me, as to what's your motive for getting close to my son?

Tsukushi: I don't-

Kaede: Well, must be over money, I expect. How much do you need? 1 million? 5 million?

Everyone gasped. Not because of the price she's offering but the tone of her voice.

Tsukasa: Mother. Kushi is not-

Kaede: Kushi? That's not like you, son. To call such a low peasant like her, by that from how much I understand?

It sound more like an statement than a question.

Tsukasa: You don't understand me at all!

Without a change of tone or expression, she answered, slightly louder.

Kaede: Is this respect for your mother?

Tsukasa: If you want respect, then please respect others first. Tsukushi is not what you think she is and she's a important person in my life.

Kaede: Do you know what you just said?

Tsukasa: Yes. Very clearly.

Tsukushi whisper slowly to Rui, "What are they talking about?"

"You...as his fiancée"

"What?"

Tsukushi stood up and look at the guy beside her.

"Kasa, I don't think..."

"Don't worry."

He slip his hand into her small one and held it tightly.

"Auntie...I think you misunderstand. I'm not with your son for money. I really-"

"And Ms Makino. I don't think you have the right to talk at this moment. Tsukasa, this woman will destroy your life."

She calmed down but was getting quite pissed at how both mother and son kept interrupting others' sentences.

This woman sounded really cold and evil. Just like the old wicked witch from the fairytales she heard about since young.

Her voice shivered down Tsukushi's spine, causing hot tears to form. But somehow, she knew she had to be strong for Tsukasa and her relationship. They had promised not to give up and face this battle together.

But deep in her heart, she still felt a little afraid. But about what, she don't know.

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This chapter is a sort of beginning for the next one. This story might be ending in three to four more chapters. Well...nevermind! Hope you guys had enjoyed it. I'll update the next as soon as the inspiration come. So, please wait for me!

Comments PLS! I want...Reviews & more reviews! Thanks.

Coral_Bluz

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