Authors Notes- I must warn that this story will not end well...What? I didn't say anything. You're losing your Kentucky fried, chocolate coated minds. To get the uncut version of last chapter go here-sakuryodotdeviantartdotcom (dot is where period goes)The lyrics used are the last three lines from 'Sleepless Beauty' from Gravitation. This one is relatively tame.

That morning, Isuzu woke up alone.

She looked around the apartment for Shigure, only to find breakfast on a small table, and a note.

Rin-chan,

Had to go shopping for more food + do some laundry. Be back later this morning.

Love ya

She smiled. Shigure was truly a kind person.

As Shigure read a magazine at the laundromat, a certain someone came up to him.

"Gure-chan...When did you and Sumeragi become such an 'item.'?

He looked up, to see Akito.

"Hey Akki. How did you find out about me and Rin?"

She pulled up a chair and sat next to him.

"I was at the show."

"Oh. It was about a few days after that prick dumped her."

"Prick? You mean Hatsuharu-san, right?"

"You know him? Met him after the show when he tried to talk to Rin. Pissed me off."

She gave him one of those 'watch it or I will kill you' looks.

"He's my boyfriend, Gure-chan. What about you? I thought that there was someone else that you liked. So why Sumeragi?"

He just stared at Akito. Then the 'lightbulb' lit inside his head.

"You did something to make them break up, didn't you? Can't say that I approve. But, if it wasn't for you, I may have never met Rin.

"At one time, I did love you Akito. But, something about being near Rin feels different. I'm just drawn towards her. I don't want to see her hurt anymore."

Akito became angered at his words.

"Why her? Everyone loves Sumeragi! Never thought that I would lose you to her!"

As the timer went off on the dryer, Shigure slapped Akito. She was shocked. Not once had anyone dared hit her.

"Akito...go home. You and that Sohma guy truly deserve one another. Hope you're happy together."

With that, he took his clothes and groceries, and left Akito to stew.

After that, the only thing that Hatsuharu and Akito heard about Isuzu was quite shocking.

"Class, I recieved a letter from Sumeragi-kun. Should I read it?"

The response was unanimous. Yes.

"To Nakaura-sensei and those in my class,

I am planning on withdrawing from this school. My reasons are my own, although by now its probably public knowlege why. I would like to say that my experience at Kaibara High was pleasant, but for the most part, it was not. I must apologise for the suddeness of my actions.

Respectfully,

Sumeragi Isuzu"

The teacher looked up at the class, and stared them over.

"I would like to know why Sumeragi-kun felt the need to leave. Its shocking that a promising student such as her would choose to drop out."

No one spoke.

"Nakaura-sensei. I know why."

It was Hana, who had actually spoken willingly for the first time that year.

"Well then, Hanajima-kun. Tell us."

She just smiled at Nakaura-sensei.

"One, she is focusing on singing. The second is a personal reason. It involves two students in this class...who know who they are. I spoke with her last night, and she is doing very well."

"Thank you, Hanajima-kun. Now, get out your English books..."

Isuzu found herself outside of her home.

She wanted to go in, but she didn't want to run the risk of seeing Hatsuharu.

"Isuzu-neesan?"

Isuzu turned to see her other nextdoor neighbor, Tsukimiya Kisa.

"Kisa-chan..."

"Isuzu-neesan, is something wrong?"

"Kisa-chan...Has Hatsuharu been at my house?"

"No. Are you and Haru-niichan in a fight?"

She gave a sad smile to her.

"I wish that I could say no, Kisa-chan."

Kisa came over to Isuzu and wrapped her small arms around her.

"I'm sorry Isuzu-neesan. Is there anything that I can do?"

Isuzu patted Kisa's head.

"Sadly, no. Relationships aren't something that can easily be fixed. But, I think I've found someone that will treat me well. One day, you'll find one too."

With that, she went inside.

That night, no one was home for dinner. Kagura had a late class, Hiro was at a friends, and their parents weren't there. Isuzu just ate some leftovers, and went up to her room. There was no solace for her there. All she had to do was look out the window, and there was the source of all her pain.

The razor made its way over her pale skin many times that night.

She found herself staring at the blood, slowly weeping. She began to murmur to her self.

'Sotto dakishimete

Zutto tsukamaete

Motto kokoro made

Kawasou you ni'

Hold me gently

Always catch me.

More, as so

to break my heart.