FD: after long wait, finally the chapter two was written.

YF: you took too long.

FD: sorry! I'm so busy now the school had started, that I don't have time. Sorry again!

YF: I'm sure they want to get on with this:

FD: Disclaimer: I do not own hana yori dango. But I do own Lar Seno.

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Chapter two

Tsukushi had been observing the Eitoku High for a month now; her finding had been most interesting. The student structure is divided into three layers. The middle layer which consist most students is the rich snobby teens who are not so bright. The bottom layer is the medium or lower class students who earned their entrance by scholarship. The top layer is a group of four boys, called F4. They are from the four richest families in Japan, and they ruled the school. No one dared to mess with them, even the teachers are afraid of them.

Tsukushi had quickly befriended with a girl name Makiko, who is one of the few in the bottom layer. From her, Tsukushi learned a little about F4. Their leader is Doumyouji Tsukasa. He is very arrogant and treats others as if they were dirt. He punished others for the slightest mistake. There are two players, Mimasaka Akira and Nishikado Soujirou. Akira prefers older women, and Soujirou dated many women at once. The last, Hanazawa Rui, who is an introvert. He never participates in any of Doumyouji's harassment.

Tsukushi became very interested in the F4, so she decided to observe them face to face. The chance had come unexpectedly, but not surprising enough to flutter the 190 IQ genius.

She was walking along the school when she saw F4 and another student. The student was apologizing repeatedly to Doumyouji, who appeared not moved. After several minute, Tsukushi had understood the situation. Apparently, this student had accidentally got dirt on Doumyouji's pants. After threatening the students, F4 walked passed Tsukushi, and kicked the dust bin.

Tsukushi stared in distain at F4, but carefully mask her thought. Doumyouji is an arrogant bastard who deserves some lessons. However his personality does make this very interesting, after all the higher they are, the harder they fall.

Tsukushi smirked at the beautiful images of her kicking Doumyouji's ass.

Tsukushi was just about to turn away when she saw Rui picked up the dust bin Doumyouji had kicked. 'He is different; perhaps I should reconsider my strategy.' She mused in Rui's retreating body.

Tsukushi had been observing F4 for a month now. Rui had never really captured her attention. Sure, he never joins the harassment, but he never really defies their action. This is the first action that she had seen which Rui had tried to fix the error. Small such as it is, it's still a correction.

After school

Tsukushi stepped into this deserted fire exit, the silence had always give her ideas on how to handle situations.

"Hey." A voice called out. It's Hanazawa Rui.

Tsukushi was surprised, but regain her composure so fast that anyone would have thought she was expecting the call. Of course anyone is not Hanazawa Rui.

"Yes?" Tsukushi walked coolly over and sat several spaces between Rui.

Rui was surprised. He was a very good observer. The surprise was caught by him. The girl's fast composure was very impressive. He felt curiosity toward her, something he had not felt for a long time.

Tsukushi noticed the silence, but refused to push him. So she waited patiently, let Rui run his thought.

"I know you had been observing us." He stated after a moment. It's not accusing her, just a statement.

Tsukushi recognized the tone and smiled, carefully hide the surprise she felt. Sure, she had underestimated her target, but to actually notice her observing them would take only a very deep observer to notice that. 'Does anyone else know it?' She raised an eyebrow in a silent question.

Rui understood her question, "no one knows this other than me."

Tsukushi smiled, "I'm very interested in you and your friends."

"I can see that, but why?"

Tsukushi's smile turned playful, "What do you think the reason is?"

Rui stared at her for a long time, scrutiny. "You are different than others. People were interest in us, but for very few reasons. I seen none of the reason in you, I only see curiosity, and perhaps," Rui paused.

Tsukushi smirked, "and what?" she had been surprised again by Rui's insight.

"A will to defeat." Rui finished.

Tsukushi smiled and nodded. "You are right, I had planned to kick F4's ass."

Rui looked at her with astonishment, surprised at her frankness and motive.

Tsukushi smiled, "I changed my mind. You are a worthy friend, and I rarely get one of those. I rather have a friend who I can always depend on than satisfy my little ambition, which I could do without. My name is Makino Tsukushi. You can call me Tsukushi." She holds out her hand.

Rui stared at the outstretched hand, and looked at Tsukushi's smiling face. Very few people had offered him true friendship; many people just give up after encounters with the boy. He smiled and nodded. Taking her hand, "my name is Hanazawa Rui, you can call me Rui."

Tsukushi's smile turned to a smirk, "you talked a lot for today."

Rui paused, yes, he had talked more today than he would in six month. Tsukushi had a calming aura that had erased any awkwardness he would have with others. He was very comfortable with her, and felt if he could open up to her. This is something no one was able to do ever since Shizuka left, even Shizuka had taken months to get him to open up. Rui turned to look at Tsukushi, 'am I right to open up to her. Something tells me it's right. But after Shizuka,' then Tsukushi turned and smiled, he was reassured. Yes, he is right. "You are a friend." He smiled, replied to her last statement.

Tsukushi returned the smile, and waved. "See ya tomorrow!"

Rui looked at her retreating shadow, "Yes, tomorrow." He whispered.

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FD: oh I know it look like I'm going to pair Tsukushi with Rui, but I'm really pairing her with Doumyouji. Rui and Tsukushi are just really good friend.

YF: Rui talk too much.

FD: but it's just Tsukushi's charming personality. Oh, could you tell me who you would like to pair Rui with. Please send me your review so I know.

YF: yeah! REVIEW!