Moo's notes- Miss Sakuryo is well aware of the lack of scenes that have Hatsuharu and Isuzu together, and of Isuzu's potential confrontation with Hatsuharu...But all she told me to say is 'think chapters 104 and 105'.

Notable things for this chapter are...

As of this chapter, the rating will go up to the highest one. This is for lemon scenes (this chapter, and leave a note in the review if you want the full one), and attempted suicide (later). If this offends you, Miss Sakuryo, Carne Asada, roafur, and I apologize. However, in previous notes, she did say that this was going to become dark.

Unfortunately, Miss Sakuryo does not know the name of the song used. If one of you knows, please tell her in a review, and she will edit the chapter as neccesary.

She is also aware of an error made in the previous chapter. She could have used 'snuck' instead of 'snook'. Thank you, kawaiiayu for pointing this out.

As usual, Sumeragi Isuzu was the talk of the school.

'The school is not the same with out Sumeragi-chan here...things seem more dreary.'

'She's been gone for what, almost two weeks since she fainted right?'

'I saw her the other day...She was with Hanajima and her freakish friends.'

'My lovely Sumeragi...with the devils of Hanajima?'

'She seemed happier than she's been lately. I think Hanajima and them are doing her some good.'

'That is, if you think good is getting Sumeragi-chan drunk, stoned, and or laid'

Yes, Isuzu was the favorite topic of disscussion.

Hatsuharu had heard all the rumors, and frankly thought they were the stupidest things he had ever heard.

He sat on the roof during lunch, thinking about Isuzu, until he was interrupted.

"Hatsuharu-san!"

It was Akito.

"Hatsuharu-san, you're still going to meet me at the clubhouse tonight, aren't you?"

He just nodded in agreement.

"Okay. You'll like it. My friend Shigure's band is going to play. He said that they have a new singer too."

Hatsuharu didn't speak. Akito just sat next to him, and layed her head on his shoulder. She chose to ignore the shudder that ran through his body.

A band was getting ready to play. They were dark in sound, and in appearance. They had no name as of yet.

Hatsuharu and Akito were in the audience, listening as the band started to play.

Akito was right. Hatsuharu did like it.

The band played about four songs straight, and then stopped for a moment.

Shigure spoke into the mic.

"Everyone, I hope you've liked our songs so far! Next is one to be performed by our newest vocal. Please give her the same attention, if not more than you've given us. Rin-chan, ready?"

They started playing again, as a familiar looking young girl sensually walked forward. She had long black hair, loose around her face. Her dark eyes could look right through you. She had on a tight fitting black miniskirt, with a red halter top and black leather jacket. She wore black knee high boots, with red laces. There was a studded collar around her neck, with matching bracelets. Everything about this girl oozed nights of pure wildness.

She took off her jacket, and threw it into the audience, revealing pale skin. The angry lines on her arms and torso were visible.

It was Isuzu.

She closed her eyes, and started singing.

I died…

So many years ago

But you can make me feel…

Like it isn't so

Why you come to be with me

I think I finally know…

You're scared

You're ashamed of what you feel

You can't tell the one you loved

You know you couldn't deal

Whispering a dead mans name

You know it doesn't make him real?

That's great…

But I don't wanna play

Cause being with me

Touches you more than you can say…

She paused, and opened her eyes before resuming. There was an anger to them.

But since I'm only dead to you...

I'm saying stay away…

And let me rest in peace!

Let me rest in peace

Let me get some sleep!

Let me take my love

And bury it holes six-feet deep

I can lay my body down

But I can't find my sweet release!

So let me rest in peace!

Hatsuharu and Akito were shocked.

Isuzu made her way off stage and walked amongst the audience. She sat on their table.

You know, you got willing slaves…

And you just love to play the part

And might misbehave…

But until you stop

I'm telling you stop visiting my grave!

And let me rest in peace!

I know I should go…

But I follow you like a man possessed

She stood up, and jumped onto another nearby table, and carelessly walked on top.

There's a traitor here

Beneath my chest…

And it hurts me more

Than you ever guess

If my heart could beat

It would break my chest!

But I can see

You're unimpressed…

So leave me be!

Jumping from table to table, she made her way back to the stage, where Shigure helped her back up. Jealousy sparked in Hatsuharu as he watched Isuzu give Shigure a brief snuggle.

He watched as Shigure put down his guitar, and the band slowed down to just faint notes of the synthesizer.

They slow danced, almost like a tango for a few minutes. Those minutes were among the most painful in Hatsuharu's life. He was briefly glad to see them pull apart, but felt the proverbial knife in his back, as Isuzu kissed Shigure. The band slowly picked up.

Isuzu began to sing once again, looking at Hatsuharu the whole time.

Let me rest in peace!

Let me get so sleep!

Let me take my love

And bury it in holes six- feet deep!

I can lay my body down

But I can't find my sweet release!

Let me rest in peace!

Why won't you let me

Rest in peace?

She stopped singing as Shigure wrapped his arms around her. Everyone in the audience cheered for more.

All but Akito and Hatsuharu, that is.

Shigure spoke into the mic as Isuzu held it for him.

"I can see that my Rin-chan is a hit! I'm sorry guys, but she's mine. But, she'll be back the next time we perform!"

Isuzu walked off stage with Shigure and the rest of the band. Hatsuharu could see her holding onto Shigure's hand.

"I never knew that Sumeragi-san was his girlfriend! Did you know about any of this, Hatsuharu-san?"

Hatsuharu was silent, as he walked out. He needed to speak to Isuzu.

He saw her with Shigure and his bandmates about an hour after the show. They were in a parking lot to a gas station. Shigure was holding her to his chest, as they all talked amongst themselves.

"Isuzu."

She froze. Her 'friends' instantly came to her defence.

"What do you want with Rin-chan?"

"Wait...I know you! You're that sonofabitch that left her for Magami!"

"You don't even deserve to talk to her!"

Isuzu just looked at him.

"Sohma-san...why are you here?"

He was shocked. She had never called him 'Sohma-san' before.

"Isuzu...whats wrong with you? Why are you doing things like this?"

She left Shigure's arms, and walked up to him.

Isuzu slapped him right across the face, as hard as she could.

"Whats wrong with me? Why am I doing things like this? Whatever could you be talking about? This is who I am now! I'm not the same Sumeragi Isuzu that you claimed to love anymore! You caused this! Aren't you proud of his masterpiece, Shigure?

"I don't ever want to feel again like you made me feel that day. So please...LEAVE ME ALONE!"

She was crying, as Shigure pulled her into his arms again. He glared at Hatsuharu.

"You heard what she said, Sohma. Do us all a favor, and go back to Akito. The two of you should be happy together."

They all got inside their van, and left Hatsuharu standing there.

Inside the van, things were silent except for the sounds of Isuzu's sobbing.

They went back to Hana's, where the others got into their cars and drove home.

Shigure was about to drive her home, when she just pulled on his shirt.

"I...I don't want to go back. I'll have to see him...I know it."

Shigure just stroked her hair, and drove them to his apartment.

She called home, to let them know that she wasn't coming home.

"Sumeragi residence, this is Hiro."

(H-hiro...its Rin.)

"Rin-chan, are you alright"

(Not really. I'm staying over at a friends tonight. Tell whoevers home that I'll be home tomorrow. Please?)

"Whatever you say, Rin-chan...This has to do with him, doesn't it? Please, be careful..."

(Thank you, Hiro. I'll talk to you later)

Isuzu was silent as she hung up the phone. Neither Shigure or Isuzu spoke until they got inside his apartment.

Isuzu surprised him by kissing him, and pulling at his shirt. When they broke away to breathe, he just stroked her face, and asked her a simple question.

"Rin-chan...Are you sure that this is what you want?"

She layed her head against his chest.

"Yes...Please, Shigure...Show me that I'm alive..."

That was all he needed to hear.

They resumed their hungry kiss, as they stumbled onto his bed, ripping the others clothes off.

Soft moans came from Isuzu as Shigure kissed all of her cuts. Every single one, from her arms, to her chest and stomach, her legs... The feel of his mouth was driving her insane.

"Gure...please...I want...I need..."

"Rin..."

Later that night, the two fell asleep in each others arms. No dreams of Haru to haunt Isuzu. For the first time in almost two weeks, she slept the whole night.