Atem watched as Anzu hit Terry, his hands balled in to fists unconsciously as the two walked out of the classroom, his glare set on them every step of the way. His chest hurt, but not in the usual way when he saw his former girlfriend and friend parading their escapade about. No, there was a sharp sting to his chest and a flash of heat. As soon as the door snapped shut he was on his feet.

Terry was crouched on the floor gathering the fallen sheets, the sight of her on the floor like that caused something to stir in his chest. A sick sinking feeling settled in his gut. The girl who went out of her way to help him and everyone else in class was alone on the floor. No one had come to her aid. He suddenly remembered his grandfather's advice.

The fuck, why do you help when we don't do anything for you?! Are you some kind of idiot? You must be missing some part of your brain. He thought as he knelt and started to help her. If no one else was going to, then he would. You just want to apologize for being an ass to her and you know it. The little voice in his head sneered as her hand touched his, silencing the voice before it could berate him more.

"Oh, thanks! You don't have to help me." She grinned, her eyes quickly tracing up the arm to find someone she had not expected at all. "It's not a lot, just a few sheets." She looked back to the scattered pieces.

"Just shut up and accept it." He snapped, her head turning back up to look at him in surprise. "You…you're really fucking stupid you know that?" Atem muttered as he resumed picking up the papers. Weren't you the one all 'not needing a reason to help people' and 'shove your nose in everyone's business' sorta crap? Just…just shut it and accept it." He noted the stupid look of shock on her face as he handed her the stack of sheets he picked up. The fuck you looking at me like that for! He turned his head away as he felt a brush begin to show. Don't look at me so cute like that…it'll make me want to be mean to you even more. He scowled at the though. The fuck I don't need to help! You do all this shit for me, the least I can do is pick up some lousy sheets of paper!

"It isn't that…I just didn't want you getting dirty from sitting on the floor." She shook her head lightly, placing her hand on his that held her papers. "Thank you," she sincerely smiled at him before taking the papers.

"Y-yeah, well, whatever! A little dirt never killed anyone anyway." He cleared his throat as he stood up and grabbed her up on to her feet by her elbow. "And what do you mean dirty?! I was on duty to make sure this place was clean! Are you saying I didn't do a good job?" He suddenly glared at her, waiting for an answer. The sight of her smile made his chest feel warm and he had no idea what to do. The confusion only flared his annoyance. "Oh, you're laughing me, are you?! I'll show you! Laughing at me! I did a damn good job, the best!" He fumed as he pinched her cheeks, stretching and squishing them. "Bet you won't be smiling now!" He smirked. "Teach this bad mouth a lesson!" He mumbled, staring at her lips that were still smiling. I want to kiss them again…but if I do that she'll only be hurt again. He quickly dismissed the thought as he recalled the sting of her bite.

"Wa badn mouw?! I dindn'nt dew any-heng!" She tried to speak out, unable to free her face from her grasp as she tried to push him off. Unable to, she managed to push herself off him and release her face from the prison. "What was that for?" She laughed, rubbing her cheeks. "I didn't say anything about your cleaning talent…ow." She pouted a little.

He heard the small 'ow' and frowned to himself as he noted the spot that was hit by Anzu. The anger from started to bubble up once more. He caught his hand about to reach for her cheek once more, stopping himself and instead grabbed her elbow and marched out of class with her in tow.

Ugh, I can't believe I forgot! Dammit, I can't seem to keep myself in check with her! How the fuck does she get under my skin so much?! He thought to himself when he felt her tug back against his grip.

"H-hey, where are we going? Class will be starting soon."

"Where do you think I'm taking you?!" He suddenly turned to look at her. She cannot be that clueless, right? "Your cheek got hit didn't? By her zipper." With that said, he abruptly turned once more as Terry was left in a slight stunned silence. "Now shut it and just let me help you."

He turned back around when she settled down, releasing her elbow to hold on to her hand instead. It was smaller than his, but not as soft and dainty as other girls' hands. They were well used and he could only imagine how much they were injured during her antics. The thought of her in those death defying tales made his head spin with worry.

She's going to bring me to an early grave! He sighed as he opened the door to the nurse's offce.

"She needs to be checked, she got hit in the face with something." Atem shouted as he sat Terry on to the stool. The nurse turned to look at the two of them.

"I do hope this isn't some trend of yours." She teased the two, Atem blushing a little as Terry smiled it off.

T-t-trend?! The hell are you getting at stupid teacher! You should just shut up and do you job! She's injured! Atem shout at the nurse in his head.

"No, just a small accident this time." Terry pointed to the injured cheek.

"That's good, I would hate to see you here so often." She laughed off, quickly bandaging the scrape and handing her a small ice pack. "This will help. I don't know what happened but your cheeks are really red." She frowned. "Just keep it wrapped in the towel. Return it here before you head home for the day alright?"

"Yeah…it was unexpected." Terry nervously laughed off. "Thank you." They headed back to class, silence wrapped around them once more. She glanced down at her ice pack before she looked to him. "Thanks again. I didn't think to go to the nurse for this."

"You don't think, that's why!" Atem scowled in response. "Plus…I only made it worse with all my playing with your cheeks." I really shouldn't have done that….

"Playing? You said that was punishment!" She reminded him.

"No talking back! Put that ice on your cheek! I can call it whatever I want!" He huffed as he grabbed the pack and pressed it to her cheek. Though his motions were jerky and rushed, he held it gently against her face as he stepped in front of her. "Hey," he whispered softly to her and knocked his forehead to hers. "Be more careful…I, I don't like you getting hurt…only person who can hurt you is me, got it?" Don't let anyone near you that isn't me…I don't want to lose you…not to them of all people.

"Okay, I'll be more careful." She whispered back. "Sorry to worry you."

"You should be sorry," he sighed. The warm air of his breath blowing against her nose. She smiled a little at his concern.

"Yeah? I'll keep that in mind." She nodded her head.

"Good," he mumbled back and for a moment she thought she saw a soft smile on his lips. "Oi, I'm not your slave! Hold you own ice pack!" He grumbled and placed her hand where his was. "Hurry up, we have to get to class!" He barked at her as he started to walk ahead of her once again.

"So, are we friends again?" She finally spoke up.

"What?" He turned to look at her.

"Does this mean we're friends again?" She asked again. Atem stared at her in shock, surprised that she would still want to be friends with him of all people again. He was not about to complain though, he wanted to keep her all to himself.

You…you really don't realize how much of a run around you take me on do you!? He chuckled as he walked back to her. "You want to be friends again? Who ever said we weren't? Arrogant much?" He tapped her forehead lightly with a finger. "You know if you keep being friends with me…I'll only want more…are you willing to take responsibility for that?" He whispered in her ear, watching and waiting for her answer. He is surprised to see the blush that quickly grew on her cheeks.

"I-I-I don't know what that exactly entails…but I'll take full responsibility." He chuckled at her sudden response, able to tell she was honest.

"Well then, I'm in your care." He smirked, biting at her nose playfully. You're way too easy to tease…I don't want anyone else to see you this way. He chuckled again as she covered her nose, a scowl on her lips.

"S-So, friends again?"

"We never weren't friends…we just had a small fight idiot. You're not getting rid of me that easy…but to put you at ease, yes friends again. Now, let's get to class." He patted her head lightly before turning to walk ahead. She had the most dazzling smile and it made his chest squeeze in sweet pain, like an arrow straight through his heart and filling it with something warm. She really is trying to kill me!