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P.S. I used Koryu because "Sanzo" is his title, not his name. I decided to stick with the original name for Hakkai as well, that is, Gono.

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS

Chapter 3

Koryu immediately grabbed the hand on the doorknob out of fury. Damned redhead trying to make things worse… "Hey! What do you think are you doing!" asked the redhead as SHE frantically shook his hand off hers. Koryu looked up at the redhead slowly and was totally taken aback by his mistake. This is not the stupid redhead! This is a woman! Shit, what have I done? "Hey mister, just what are you thinking?" she waved in front of him. Koryu looked at her in the eye and managed to cough out, "Didn't mean to." He was even able to add a fragment of "sorry" somewhere between his words. Just why the hell can't I speak normally? he thought furiously. The girl looked at him with an expression of pity. "You're new, aren't you? I'm Aiel," she smiled up at Koryu. She definitely has a better hair color than that Gojyo. "Yeah, I'm new," he opened the door for her. She chuckled at his answer,"Don't you at least have a name?" He gave her a tiny smile. "Koryu." Aiel smiled at him again. "Well, now you finally let me go through first. See you around, Koryu." And with that, she left the blonde wanting to kill himself for the humiliation.

He's got the most intense eyes I've ever seen. And purple. My favorite color. Just why did two hot guys show up in my life today? Aiel thought of mysterious Gono and serious Koryu.

Koryu stared at her as she walked off in another direction. Right. Her hair's a much better shade of red. And she's got beautiful eyes. Maybe that's why I can't talk while looking at her in the eye. He strode across the halls and went through the building's main door. I don't need a smoke right now, do I? He gave himself a snort. You're not supposed to like girls, Koryu…

Gono was pulled back from the door by strong arms. "Careful there, pal, that kid is a riot!" said Gojyo, nodding at the short lanky kid running at full speed from the classroom and out. "He's hyper all the time, and the clown without meaning to. I've talked to him a couple of times and all I could say is that he's still a kid at heart. Literally. He doesn't even look our age, does he?" Gono shook his head. He made up his mind to befriend the little guy if he gets the opportunity. It must be harder to be a kid in high school than to be a newcomer. "Uhmm.. Gojyo.. I still have a class so I guess I better go first. See you." he gave the redhead a pat on the shoulder and walked on. "See ya!" Gojyo shouted after him. The redhead could only grin after his newfound friend. He turned around soon and made for the exit.

Koryu stood waiting for the train to arrive. Five minutes eh? I'll shove five minutes up that guy's ass if I have to wait another FIVE MINUTES. Don't they know how to work these things? They're supposed to fix the trains immediately when they break down, God damn it! Koryu was not the only one. Most of the other people waiting were wearing pissed off expressions as well. My uncle is going to hear about this fuck-up. Suddenly, he remembered his encounter with Aiel just a few minutes ago. And he became less grumpy in a matter of seconds. The train arrived soon enough, and everyone entered with a sense of relief. As the doors started to close, someone squeezed in just in time. It was Gojyo.

"Hey, what's up?" he asked as if Koryu was an old friend. The blonde glared at him coldly. "Loosen up, will you? Just what the hell did I do to you, huh?" he received another glare. "I suppose you won't shut up, will you?" Koryu answered back, only to be greeted by the redhead's friendly grin. Why am I so lucky to have met him? But he's right, he didn't exactly do anything to me.

The train halted at the last station. Koryu and Gojyo went out of the station building at the same time. There was already a car waiting for Koryu. At least the driver's not late. Gojyo, on the other hand, walked on. "Don't you have a ride, kid?" Gojyo shook his head, "my parents don't make no gold coins, and as you can see, I'm walking." Koryu smiled a little. "Come on, I'll give you a ride. No charge, anywhere you want to." Gojyo was surprised at the blonde's sudden change of attitude. What's he driving at, huh? Anyways, I'd take the ride just as anyone would. I won't have to walk home today. Is that lucky or what?

"Thanks, Koryu," he extended his hand to Koryu, who chose to ignore the hand. "Don't mention it," he answered and entered the spacious vehicle. "You better tell the driver where you're going. I have no idea where you live and you might end up in my house." Gojyo leaned towards the driver and whispered out an address. The car soon sped up and the two passengers leaned back, silently enjoying the silence.

The car stopped soon at a dead end. "I'll get out here, thanks." Gojyo gave him a salute and opened the door. Koryu nodded. As soon as Gojyo was outside, the driver said, "if you don't know, this is the slum area..." Koryu was suddenly confused, how can this guy be so jolly when he lives with such poor living conditions? "…Its dangerous here especially for YOU so you better not lurk around with this guy much." Koryu laughed tightly, "Yeah, he's dangerous alright. Way more than you can imagine."

((P.S. I'm going to try to update this as often as I could. Thanks! Please review my work so that I could have an idea of my standing here. Its my first time you see. whew, next chapter's coming up soon, I hope, right after my finals end this week.))