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Chapter 2

Raiha

I kept my eyes focused on the lecturer who was droning on and on in a voice that would put most people to sleep. I tried to pay attention but my thoughts kept on wandering. Well, where else would my thoughts wander.

Fluffy brown hair flying with the wind, glinting gold in the sunlight. That lithe, athletic body. The VERY short skirt which exposed her long, tanned legs and her whi…

I felt my face grow hot as I thought of something kinda hentai. Goodness, I can't believe I actually noticed *that*! I chuckled to myself, much to the irritation of the person next to me. I could have sworn she moved her butt at least 4 inches more away from me.

Fuuko… I couldn't stop thinking about her! I kept on replaying the scene earlier this morning when I spotted her running off to school. She actually glared at me and then ignored me! I knew she would probably be angry at me but… somehow, knowing that didn't help to lessen the pain at all. Yes, it hurts… it hurts so much when a friend ignores you. And my feelings for her… they are so much more than "just a friend".

Is this your way of taking revenge, Fuuko?

 What will it take for you to forgive me?

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Fuuko

I walked home slowly, my head swimming with thoughts of the incident in the morning. Funny, the moment I had any free time, my thoughts would just zoom in to that. I sort of regretted what I did… Come to think of it, it was kind of cowardly. The fact was – I ran away. Some brave person I am huh?

" Hey girlie, wanna play with us now?", a raspy voice drawled from behind.

I spun around sharply and took on an attacking stance. A tall, skinny guy with long greasy hair stood leering in front of me. He took a long drag from his cigarette then flicked it aside.

" Ooh, the little girl wants to fight… this should be fun boys!! I love seeing girls kicking in tiny skirts," he grinned manically.

That was when I noticed about six other guys coming up from behind him, whistling and smirking away. Uh oh... Ever since SODOM, I've not had a single fight at all. I wondered if I could hold my own against so many guys. They're just a bunch of guys… I've faced much worse.

" Tsk tsk, how typical of creeps like you to target a hot girl like me. I'm not some defenceless little girl you know? I think * I'll * be the one having fun today, assholes. Just don't go running home to your mummy after I'm done with you guys," I laughed. I figured I could afford to be arrogant.

The skinny guy scowled at me and pulled out a knife. Brandishing it slowly, he smiled threateningly. " I can't wait to hear you scream, " he hissed. Likewise, the other guys started taking out their weapons.

Am I in deep shit…  I was unarmed and about to do battle with seven sick perverts waving assorted knives, baseball bats and who knows what else. Sometimes, I really wonder why I do stupid things such as trash talking to  the friendly, neighbourhood hentai gang. And God, do I really hate this freakin school uniform now.

I rushed up to the skinny guy and kicked him in the jaw. He barely time to react and for a moment, he just stood there dazedly. Without hesitating, I delivered a barrage of blows on him… relishing every single hit on that disgusting face of his. He reminded me of Fujimaru.

Suddenly, a sharp burst of pain shot through my left shoulder. " Argh…", I groaned and very nearly cried out. Some idiot actually hit me from behind with a bat! Before I could recover, another guy came up with a knife and neatly slashed the buttons off my blouse. That got me hopping mad now. Why is it I always attract perverts who just wanna undress me? I swung my arm back for a punch but to my amazement, the guy had already went flying.

" I don't think Fuuko-san appreciated that, " said a low, dangerous voice. I shuddered. I've heard that very same tone used on me before. Still, my heart skipped a beat and I could feel the blush creeping up to my cheeks. It's amazing how this fellow always manages to pop up when I least expect it.

Raiha gave a small smile and bowed.

" Your Prince is here to save you, Fuuko-san."