title: don't fall in love with me

summary: bad boy ren tao manages to turn good with the help of one girl who else but pirika, then he finds out about her terrible sickness. what will happen to them after all those times? and don't forget her ever so protectful brother coming along... : first ever fic- be harsh, be very harsh i won't mind :

rating: pg-13

disclaimer: I don't own shaman king.

Chapter Two: Madam Sugar

"Why are you following me around?!?" cried Pilika.

It was the day after she was appointed as Ren's so called "guardian" and they were standing in a corner away from all the students rushing to their next class. Earlier that day, Ren was following Pirika all over the school and for only one reason...

"I already told you, I'm making a good impression on myself and the only way that I can think of to do that is to just do what Mr. Jacobs says or else..." Ren explained rather grumpily finishing off the sentence in a mumble.

"Or else what?! Look, I don't want you following me around. It would make other people think of something I don't mind not knowing. I don't know what the principle has against you but I am really sorry for you. But I won't have it as a good enough reason for you to ruin my reputation, got that? Now, I want you to stop following me around. I'll be the one to explain to Mr. Jacobs once he knows what we're not doing. Are we clear?" Pirika interjected.

"First of all, do not shout at me. No one shouts at a Tao. Second, I don't care about what people might of you as well as your god damn reputation, I also have one you know. C, don't act like an almighty or something around me just because you were appointed to watch me. Lastly, it's your call if you don't want to perform your duties. Don't blame me if Mr. Jacobs turns on you. Now, if you're finished interogating me, I don't want to be late for the meeting of drama club, which by the way you also have to rush for." Ren said with all his Tao glory.

He then walked past Pirika and broke into a sprint as the second bell already rang.

"Oooh, you really have to ruin my day, don't you Ren? Aaargh!!!" exclaimed Pirika to herself. She has said this too loud causing some of the other students who were rushing to turn to her.

"What are you all staring at?" she shouted to the students.

The third bell then rang and she herself ran to the said meeting all the while cursing herself for being late.

"Why Ms. Pirika, it's nice of you to finally grace us of your graceful glory though it's rather late don't you think?" said the homosexual facilitator of the drama club who calls herself as Sugar that is Madam Sugar to 'her' students.

"I'm sorry for being late, Madam Sugar." said Pirika apologetically.

"Now's not the time for that, Pirika, you of all people should know that. And let me remind you that I don't care if you're sorry, what I care for ishow my students act on the upcoming play. Now sit down." Madam Sugar said with finality in 'her' voice. Pirika sat immediately in her seat.

Ren was smirking at the whole time Pirika got humiliated in front of the class. And was still smirking when...

"Excuse me, mister, but pray tell me what's so funny before I scalp you up to your non-existent brain?" Madam Sugar exclaimed to Ren.

"Oh, you can call me Ren and none, Madam, it's just that I was admiring how you handled such an ignorant girl." answered Ren.

"Well, Ren although I am very angry with how much you are kissing my ass right now, I am agreeing with your acclamation. Which is why I am giving you and Pirika the lead roles in my play since it seems that you two have chemistry together. Wipe off that face Pirika! You don't have a choice anyway." Madam Sugar then turned to the board and started writing the other roles in pink chalk.

'Grrr, when will he stop!!!' thought Pirika.

'First I have to put up with her as my 'guardian' and now this... when will it stop!!!' thought Ren.

Author's notes:

Thanks to those who reviewed.

Yes, this is a 'a walk to remember' spin off but rather on the flipside.

Thanks again and please review. I won't mind if it's harsh...

jasmine-chan