Daydreamer: I want to thank everyone and their lovely reviews! They were all great, and it keeps me motivated to write. THANK YOU!

And here's something to keep in mind: Hao goes to the same college as Ren and Horohoro. and none of them have the same classes as each other, so they don't see each other in class.

But then again, I really don't know how colleges are like so im sorry if somethings seem inaccurate.

but anyways, heres chapter 3!

Chapter 3: Lying For You

Horohoro sat in his biology class, staring blankly into space. There was nothing written on his paper but that was far from his concern. Only one thing concerned him and it got worse the more time passed. He furrowed his brows just at the thought of it being real and not a nightmare.

It was first proven to him that it was real when he woke up alone in the morning. When all of Ren's belongings were gone with him. For the first time, Horohoro felt that the small apartment room was big and empty. Like him. And all day he was alone. But being alone wasn't the only thing that hurt the Ainu. It was also the way Ren acted.

Horohoro looked for Ren which he still loved. He spotted him a few times, even called out his name. And he knew that each time Ren heard him because the Chinese would pause and turn his head. Their eyes would even meet and Horohoro knew he was noticed. And yet Ren would go on by in a faster pace like he's in a hurry all of a sudden and Horohoro wasn't there. The fact was obvious; he was being avoided.

What made it even more confusing was whenever he saw Ren, there would be Hao right next to him. They were rather close, and Hao would act and look sadistic. It wouldn't be much of a surprise for a couple, but this was Ren. Wether they be in a relationship or not, he's not like that. And he only knew Ren to hate Hao. But the Chinese did nothing like he's allowing or accepting it. In a way, the bluenette couldn't understand. But then again, he did because Ren did say they're together now. But that's just what he couldn't believe.

Now that Horohoro thought about it, Hao has quite a reputation. Though the brunette also went to college, that meant nothing to him. No one really knew why he enrolled, but Horohoro began to think his only soul reason was Ren. During the day, Hao would be in school with a complete I-don't-care attitude. Some days he didn't even come. But it was known well enough to many other students that he's far more dangerous than he seems. He's frequently spotted with his group of friends known as Spirit of Fire (SOF) and it's obvious that he's the leader. In general, his life in the shadows is mostly a mysetry, but obvious enough to know you don't want to get into it. He'd do whatever he wants to get what he wants. Some say he's capable of murder and getting away with it. Horohoro's thoughts stopped when the bell rang. He quickly gathered his things and headed for Ren's last class.

Ren calmly walked out of his class with a sigh. It took so much of his energy to bear with Hao. it's bad enough that he needs to avoid and ignore Horohoro. At the thought of the Ainu he heaved another sigh. It can't be helped. He mentally told himself and clentched his hands into fists. He had to keep him out of trouble as much as he can until he somehow found a way to solve this. The Chinese suddenly got pulled by strong arms through a door to an empty stairway. He shook out of the grasp and pinned the person to the wall. He raised a fist but then froze.

"Horohoro...what're you..."

"Ren, we have to talk!" Ren swallowed the lump in his throat and let go of Horohoro. He turned and walked towards the door, but the bluenette took his hand again.

"He threatened you, didn't he? What'd he say he'll do?"
"He..." Ren began but stopped. Let's keep this between the two of us. He remembered Hao say to not let anyone know anything. He looked at Hao with the coldest glare he could make. Horohoro looked apalled, but held on to his hand.

"He didn't do anything. You said it yourself that you're unsure of our relationship. What're you crying about?"

"I didn't mean it, I was too upset. And I don't want to lose you."

"Well here's news for you: you DID!"

"But to him? To Hao! Ren, all this time you hated his guts. You said you don't even welcome any of his flirts that day he kissed you. Then that night you get drunk, he fucks you, and now all of a sudden we're over and you go to him! I thought our love was stronger than that! It doesn't make sense!" Ren stood holding his cold stare as he surpressed the truth. The urge to tell weighed down on him, he felt like he could be crushed. He wanted to tell him he still loved him. He wanted to say their love is strong. He wanted to tell him about Hao's threat...but he has to protect him.

"I'll say it simple and slow enough to get through that head of yours. The. Love. Is. Gone." Ren said and felt his heart tear into pieces at each false word. Horohoro's eyes welled with tears as he stood stunned. Silence fell between them and Ren looked away from Horohoro, unable to bear it. He wished he wasn't so good at lying. He wished he wasn't so good at hiding himself so well. He wished he wasn't so convincing. He wished... for too much?

"Well well, I'm glad you made it clear to him, Ren." The two turned and saw Hao walking up the stairs toward them. Horohoro made a hard glare but it wasn't threatening with the tears in his eyes. The brunette went passed him and put an arm around Ren's shoulders. Ren, though he wanted to, didn't resist. Hao made a cocky smirk at Horohoro and brought Ren close. The site made more tears well in Horohoro's eyes and overflow. The falling crystal liquid shot a bullet through Ren.

"I'm sorry, we'll leave you alone now." Hao said with taunt in his tone and went down the stairs with Ren. The Chinese felt dark eyes on his back but he willed himself not to turn. The two went outside, leaving Horohoro alone in the empty stairway.

No, don't go...Don't leave me,Ren! No... Horohoro clentched his teeth as his eyes stung from hot tears.

HAO'S APARTMENT

Hao walked in and Ren followed behind him. He turned and cupped Ren's chin, tilting his head so their eyes will meet. His lips curved to a sly smile, but Ren returned it with his frown.

"I'm glad you're getting him out of our way."

"Shut up." Ren hissed and narrowed his eyes. Hao's smile didn't fade but his expression got more serious. Not angry, but hard enough to give a message. However, Ren didn't care right now. He said words untrue and said too many lies to even care what happens to him.

"I don't want anyone in our way. You don't understand now, but later you will. You will love me." Hao pushed Ren to the wall and lightly kissed his neck. And before Ren could do anything, he grabbed his wrists and caressed his lips on the Chinese's neck. He pulled him down to sit on the floor and pinned his legs down with his own. Ren struggled but came to avail of escape. He made a low and threatening growl but it was muffled by Hao's lips. Horohoro... He thought desperately and pulled his face away. Hao parted and locked their eyes.

"I want him out of our way. Out of your mind, your heart." Hao held Ren's eyes and Ren didn't know why he couldn't look away. It's like he's pinned by the brunette's eyes and searched through his piercing stare. And the few seconds felt prolonged, as Hao looked like he was not only staring through a glass, but looking into it. But he let go of him and got to his feet.

"I'll order us some pizza." He said and grabbed the phone. Ren couldn't believe it. In an instant those eyes changed back to the laid back ones he always knew. As if nothing happened. As if what he just felt was a lie. But his heart was still jumping and he realized he was holding his breath. He's never been so intimidated by someone like this before. Was it possible that he was being read like an open book? He shuddered at the thought. That just makes it harder to go against Hao and harder to find a way out of this...He's never wanted Horohoro more than he does now.

TSUZUKU--------

Daydreamer: I remembered that Hao in the anime had the power to read minds, so i decided to kinda use that. He can't really hear minds, its just he can read people a lot better than most others. And so, this just makes things more challenging for Ren and Horohoro. And the next chapter will be about how dangerous and powerful Hao really is, so stay tuned! Oh, and review please.