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Chapter 8

Flashback

I feel really bad leaving Tamao there by herself. I mean, I don't have too much homework. I'm not feeling sick either. I don't know why I just had to leave. It wasn't our argument as we have a lot of those petty arguments. Maybe it has something to do with what Yoh was planning to do today. Wait a minute. He can't be interested in me. I'm just a poor girl. He's so frikkin rich and everything. And why would I want to go out with a guy like him? He's a real jerk. He's like my total opposite. I don't think he can survive a day without his credit cards. And he's so arrogant. Is it that hard to say sorry to someone? I think not. And what nerve he's got to assume that I'm going to say yes. The nerve of that guy…"

Anna was so absorbed in her thoughts that she didn't look at both sides of the street before crossing…

A black car was speeding towards her and when she realized it, it was too late…

"OWW!" Anna screamed in pain. She ended up having a bruise on her arm.

"That's what you get for not looking at both sides of the road." The driver said coming out of the car.

"I'm the one who's hurt." Anna said, annoyed at whoever was driving. She looked up and saw…

Yoh standing beside her…

Anna was at a loss for words…

"You." Anna finally said.

"Me what?" Yoh asked.

"You drive too fast."

"You should look at both sides of the street."

"There weren't any cars when I looked!"

"You should have looked again!"

"You should slow down at pedestrian lanes" Anna said while trying to get up.

"It's no use. I'll take you home."

"What do you mean, I'm taking you home?"

"I'm taking you home. Do I need to explain that?"

"I don't need your help." Anna continued to struggle to get up.

"No. I'm taking you home." Yoh said. With that he lifted Anna into his car…

"Hey! I didn't say that you could…"

The car zoomed away.

In the car…

"Hey, this isn't the way to my house!" Anna said.

"Who said anything about taking you to your house?"

"Where are you taking me then?"

"MY house…"

"NO! Take me to my house."

"No."

"Yes"

"My mom's worried about me."

"Call her then." Yoh handed over his cell phone.

"No. Please take me home." Anna said pleadingly.

There was a long silence…

"Fine." Yoh said finally.

"ANNA! WHAT ON EARTH HAPPENED TO YOU!" Her mother screeched.

"I got hit by a car." Anna answered timidly.

"WHAT!"

"Don't worry mom, I just got a bruise."

"Who did this?"

"I don't know." Anna fibbed.

"When I find out, that person will pay" Her mother said darkly.

"Don't bother mom. It's no use. Can I go to sleep now? I've got a headache."

"Fine. Thank goodness you only have a bruise."

"I know. Night, mom."

"Good night."

Anna didn't go to school the following day. Unfortunately, she was still suffering from a severe headache. She was on her way out when her mother stopped her. They argued about up to the point that Anna was ready to faint. So she stayed home. Her only consolation was that she wouldn't see Yoh…

That evening…

"I'm home." Anna heard her mother.

"Hey, mom."

"Are you feeling better?"

"Yeah, sort of."

"That's good to hear."

"Dinner's almost ready."

All of a sudden, the doorbell rang.

"I'll get it." Anna said.

Anna rushed to the door. When she opened it, she saw…

"What are you doing here?" Anna said nastily.

"That's not a very nice greeting to a visitor." Yoh said in a chirpy voice.

"You haven't answered my question."

"Fine. I heard that from your friend that you were sick so I came to visit you."

"I should have told Tamao not to tell you."

"Aren't you going to let me in?"

"Why should I?"

"Because it's only polite to do so."

"No."

"What do you mean? You won't let me in?"

"No."

"Fine."

"Anna, who's there?" Her mother came to the door.

"No one" Anna was about to close the door but her mother was fast…

"Are you Yoh Asakura?" Her mother asked Yoh.

"Yes, I am."

"The Yoh Asakura who is the apparent heir of the Asakura group of companies?"

"How do you know that?" Anna asked.

Her mother ignored her.

"Yes, I am." Yoh answered.

"Come in, come in." Anna's mother said quickly.

"Mother, why are you letting him in?"

"Forgive my daughter for her rude manners, Mr. Asakura."

"Please call me Yoh, madam" Yoh answered politely.

"You're so fake. So fake that you're making me sick again. In fact… OW! What did you do that for, mom!" Anna said.

"You'll have to excuse my daughter for her actions. Have you had dinner?" Her mother continued.

"No, I haven't."

"Wonderful. I insist that you stay over for dinner. Anna, add another place."

Yoh smiled politely.

"You'll pay for this." Anna hissed in a low tone before going into the kitchen.

"Have a seat, Yoh." Anna's mother said happily.

"How's Anna doing?" Yoh asked.

"She's doing fine. Thank you for asking. But I worry about her."

"Why is that?" Yoh asked curiously.

"Sometimes, she shuns herself away from everyone. Not even Tamao can talk to her when that happens. I just wish I could help. She doesn't even tell me what happens to her in school."

"Really?"

Anna's mother nodded and went on…

"The only thing about school she talks about is academics. Nothing about extracurricular activities, friends and love life."

"Nothing?"

"Nothing."

"That's sad."

"Yes. I hope that someone will be able to change that."

"Oh…"

Anna came back in with dinner.

"Dinner's ready." Anna said.

"What's that?" Yoh asked in a child like manner as Anna set the food on the table.

"Mixed vegetables. Why? I bet you're not used to this kind of… OW!" Anna was cut of by yet another one of her mother's strong blows.

"Please forgive my daughter."

Yoh just smiled politely.

"Here." Anna thrust a pair of chopsticks into Yoh's hands.

"Thanks" Yoh said as he stared into the dish. He had never seen vegetables cooked this way. He was quite skeptical about it but being around Anna was enough compensation for him.

Anna was eyeing Yoh's every move. She was interested in how Yoh would react to this. She knew that this wasn't his kind of food. She couldn't help but crack a smile…

Yoh was feeling really nervous. He could feel Anna eyeing his every move. His hands were trembling as he positioned his chopsticks and proceeded to take his first bite…

Anna was stifling her laugh. She never knew that Yoh was capable of being nervous. She thought that he was all tough and everything.

Yoh was ready to lose his mind. He could hear Anna's muffled laugh. Before he could do anything dangerous, he stuffed the piece of food into his mouth and chewed.

Anna was staring at him intently.

"It's good." Yoh said with a smile.

Anna just smirked and went on eating.

The rest of the meal was extremely quiet. The only sound heard was that of the chopsticks clanking against the bowls.

"Anna, kindly escort Yoh out." Anna's mother said.

"Why?"

"Because it's only polite to do so."

"Fine. Come on." She called out to Yoh.

Anna started walking out and Yoh followed suit.

"That was a good meal." Yoh said pleasantly while walking.

"You're bluffing." Anna said huffily.

"No, I'm not."

"Yeah, right. You came here because you heard I was sick."

"I really did come here because I wanted to see if you were okay."

"You really like lying."

"No, I don't. I only lie if I have to."

"Right." Anna said with a hint of sarcasm.

"You have to believe me."

"Whatever. We're here. See ya." Anna started walking back.

"Wait." Yoh said before she could get any further.

"What?"

"Uh… I forgot"

Anna just sighed and went back into her house.

Yoh just stared at her retreating figure. For a few moments, he was staring at Anna's house. When he finally snapped out of it, he got into his car and left.

That's it! Sorry for those who were expecting Hao to be the driver. Don't worry Hao fans, Hao will appear in my fic but not now. Look out for him though. Thanks so much again to those who read and reviewed my fic. Don't forget to read and review this chapter. Bye bye!