Disclaimer: I do not own the following manga/anime. Now that we've come to an understanding, I shall begin typing now. OH! But, I do own this fan fiction.

A/N: 4/19/06- For the past three days, I've been staying up around 12-1 am watching Naruto. I started watching the episodes at 31. Now, I'll be going on to episode 50 later on today. I don't really care about the lower episodes, they are unimportant to me. Except for the very first one I've watched, it was either episode 17 or 18. Also, since I am only working on this during school and during 2nd period, that means it may take me awhile to get it done with.

4/21/06- Sorry for not writing yesterday. I was busy.

5-1-06 Wahhh! I just got braces! They hurt a bit… Here's the story…

Recap: "I don't want to speak to him. In fact, get out! Every time someone walks past the shop, they are too afraid to walk in here because of you!" She shouts, her temper getting the best of her once more, as she finished the sentence she pointed to Tsukasa, who evidently looked back towards her, ready to apologize.

Playing Hard to Get

Chapter Three-

Tsukasa opened his mouth to apologize, but all that came out was negativity once he registered what she had said to him. "What'd you say!"

Sojiro and Akira looked at Tsukasa, noticing the vein that had appeared on his temple. "Tsukasa, not now…" Akira pleaded.

Tsukushi glared at him angrily. "You heard me."

Tsukasa clenched his fists, his temper increasing. Sojiro and Akira grabbed onto each arm and attempted to drag him out of the shop. Akira had opened the door, but Tsukasa was about to get free from their grasp. Sojiro and Akira glanced towards each other, nodding, making a tighter grasp on his arms and tossed him out of the shop.

Tsukasa stumbled backwards a bit, though he just began walking towards the shop again, as if he was about to unleash hell. Though, he was pulled back by his two friends. Rui who had been there the whole time, just stood there, watching the scene.

Tsukushi had kept her glare on Tsukasa the whole time. Once he was out of sight, she let out a deep sigh, as if she had been holding her breath. "Great, how am I supposed to go back to school now? This is just too troublesome."

Yuki, who looked kind of terrified for the time being, placed her arm around her friend and tried to cheer her up,. "I'm sure, they'll forget about, and everything will be fine tomorrow."

"No. People, like them don't forget things that simple, especially since it's him." Tsukushi trembled a bit as she thought about what could happen to her at school.

Yuki looked at her friend, worried now. "It's been rough for you, hasn't it?"

Tsukushi just nodded. "You have no idea. The longer I stay there, the harder it'll get for me."

"Don't worry; you're strong, mentally and physically! Don't let them break you!" Yuki said, throwing her fist into the air.

Tsukushi took in her words. She's right; I've survived this long, only a few more years to go! "I may be a weed to them,but no matter what they use against me, I'll stand tall!" She shouted along with Yuki.

A few moments later they calmed down and went back to working. Where as Tsukasa was still furious with his friends and Tsukushi. They had been picked up after they had called for a ride. Akira and Sojiro had attempted to calm him down, but it only had him madder.

"Calm down Tsukasa, if you don't your going to cause the car to flip over!" Shouted Akira into his friends ear.

"Sheesh, Tsukasa. I swear you act like such a child when you're around Tsukushi." Stated Sojiro as he thought aloud. Tsukasa glared at Sojiro and lunged forward at him to wring his neck, though restrained by Akira and Rui, who had decided that was enough from Tsukasa. Sojiro on the other hand had scooted away from the lunatic, for his safety.

However every time there wasa moment of silence something would start up all over again. Sooner or later they would go back to Tsukasa's place and deal with his stubbornness. Tsukushi, however will be walking to her home alone, thinking up a plan to avoid Tsukasa at school the following day.

----To Be Continued----

A/N: Well, I just finished this chapter. I apologize for its shortness, I'd make it longer, but I don't want you to be impatient, while waiting for this chapter. I'll be starting chapter four eventually. Currently, I have to read The Great Gatsby… this book is freaking evil! It's incredibly boring. I've had this book for the last three days and I'm just getting into chapter two today. Okay, so, bye! 4/28/06

Wolf-girl87 a.k.a. Nikita Grieson

PS: I wasn't feeling rushed or anything. I just didn't want to keep my poor duckies waiting. I do apologize for its incredible shortness! Gomen!