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Disclaimer: I'm still figuring out how to come up with a pile of money, that goes without saying… I don't own any of the characters here and I have no money at all (except for a few coins in my bag). This is solely for the purpose of entertaining people who like to read, and also to sprinkle a dust of craziness every now and then.

Mild swearing ahead. Be warned.

'…'---thoughts

"…"---conversation

Chapter 2

Mikagami tried not to think about what happened in the library. 'Fuuko was acting weird and what's with all the mystery anyway?' He went to his locker and retrieved his notes when he heard a bang. He looked for the source of the noise. At the end of the hallway a senior guy was bullying a girl. If he was not mistaken the guy was the principal's son.

'That's the 3rd girl this month. Did that guy have anything better to do than bully some girl? I mean seriously, why couldn't he just grow up and think of more important things.' Mikagami was contemplating on whether he should rescue the girl or not when the guy looked at his way.

"What are you looking at Mikagami? You got a problem with me?" the guy tightened his hold on the girl who was squirming and whimpering in pain.

Mikagami looked at him with his infamous ice-cold stare.

"I don't have problems with guys like you Amagiwa, that is, I need not worry myself over such trivial things such as your pathetic life. Don't mind my presence 'cause I certainly don't give a damn about yours." And with that Mikagami left the hallway.

'That Mikagami Tokiya! I swear I'll get you for that.' He let go of the girl and she immediately slid down the floor. He left her there and went home.

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Fuuko never got the chance to talk to Mikagami because 'something' came up. And that 'something' was really getting on her nerves. If you must know, that something or rather someone was no other than the leader of the Hokage.

'I swear, one day I'll kill that man. First, he interrupts me, now this. I'm never going to do a favor for him ever again', thought Fuuko.

She was currently chaperoning Recca and Yanagi on one of their dates. Fuuko should be walking home right now but the said leader had a brilliant idea of inviting her to join them. She could have said no but Yanagi reasoned out that she seldom got the chance to be with her girl best friend anymore (note the blinking puppy-eyed look after that) and so, here she was, trying not to show great irritation on the situation she was in.

Fuuko looked up for the umpteenth time on the wall clock and counted down the minutes before it turned 6pm. Recca promised her that by that time, they can leave the ice cream parlor and they'd walk her home. (A/n: I don't know the school hours in Japan so just work with me here, 'key.)

'Gah, I feel like an old maid already! Why did I have to be the lucky one to witness this mushy-wushy scene and be a chaperon all at once, as if the scene with Mi-chan wasn't enough? Kami-sama, do you hate me that much? I'll be a good girl next time just don't put me through this again!!' To pass the 30 more minutes of torture, Fuuko looked around. As Fuuko was checking the place she suddenly felt a tingling sensation at her nape. She immediately scanned the place and found a young man looking at her with curiosity written all over his face.

'What the…' Fuuko looked behind her and looked back at the man again. 'Who was he gawking at? Well, no one's behind me so it must mean… wait a minute! I don't know him. Does he know me? This is weird.' All these were running through Fuuko's head. Suddenly the man smiled at her. Fuuko narrowed her eyes. 'Ok, the weirdo just smiled at me! That man is starting to freak me out. Come to think of it he looked familiar. Was he from school?'

The ninja and his princess were oblivious to the exchange between Fuuko and the young man. Recca was telling his hime about his latest exploit while Yanagi was listening intently and nothing on earth can make her take her eyes off of him.

The young man stood up and slowly walked towards Fuuko.

"Fuuko, right?" the man inquired.

"Do I know you?" Fuuko replied.

"Well if you must know I'm Regie Amagiwa and we go to the same school. Oh, and by the way, I'm Principal Amagiwa's only son. " With that, the young man laughed the evil laugh (a/n: you know, the villain laugh. :oO). 'Scratch the word weird, this guy's an obnoxious brat who is used to getting what he wants', Fuuko thought. She suddenly remembered the incident wherein the principal's son threatened a girl just to go out with him. The 'lucky' girl didn't want to go out with him because of his attitude problem so he made the girl suffer everyday until she quitted school.

'The nerve of this guy to come here and actually talk to me!' "If you must know I don't talk to bullies, so back off." Fuuko said this with one eyebrow raised. Recca and Yanagi became aware of Fuuko talking to someone.

"You know, you should go out with me…we'll be the perfect couple. With my status, you would easily be one of the coolest in our school. You're wasting your beauty and talent with these scumbags here you call friends." Regie eyed Yanagi and Recca with contempt.

"Hey, nobody insults me and my hime, you jerk!" Recca retorted. He was about to give this guy a piece of his mind, and also his fist when Yanagi held him back. But Fuuko was just as pissed.

"Who the hell do you think you are, jerk! What makes you think I'd want to go out with a guy like you anyway?" Fuuko yelled and was about to beat the guy to pulp when Yanagi stopped her as well.

"Ahh, so much spirit and passion, I like that in girls." Regie smirked.

"Who said girls like you anyway! Hello? Earth to airhead, have you noticed any die-hard fans here? NO! Because there's none. Now I don't mean to be rude but will you please leave us alone!" Fuuko was seething with anger that literally veins were now visible in her face.

"You can't deny me Fuuko. Now that you've aroused my interest I cannot let you go." Regie eyed Fuuko up and down.

"Ok, that's it! Recca, Yanagi lets go. I can't stand an egomaniac anyway." Fuuko started walking.

"Recca, let's go. I think I lost my appetite." Yanagi followed Fuuko to the door.

"Don't you dare bother us again, baka!" and with that Recca left too.

The following day …

Fuuko was found staring at the wall clock willing it to move so that she could have the break she was so longing for. The teacher was talking about some hullabaloo about the life of some guy who invented the thingamajig. 'C'mon, the guy's dead already. Why be nosy about his private life anyway?'

Rrrriiiiiiinnnnnnnnnggggggggg!!! The blessed sound was heard all around the campus. 'At last, I'm free once again!' Fuuko rushed towards the door and on to the cafeteria where the Hokage usually meets. Fuuko was the first one to arrive then Recca together with Yanagi. Domon came last carrying his food.

"Hey where's the ice-man?" Recca noticed Mikagami's absence.

"There he is, Mikagami-sempai, here." Yanagi waved at the silver-haired god. Mikagami walked towards their table and joined them. While eating, Recca can't stop teasing Fuuko about the airhead they met yesterday.

"Hey Domon, I think we found an even more obnoxious man than you… that's not the only thing you two had in common. Apparently rock chick here smitten the principal's son. Too bad he was denser than Ice man. He was more egotistic too. " Recca said while eating his sandwich. That got Mikagami's attention.

"Amagiwa likes the she-monkey?" Mikagami stared at Fuuko who was shooting dagger-glare at Recca.

"Yeah, would you believe it?! Miracles do happen. Maybe you can wear more feminine clothes so boys will notice you, eh Fuuko?" Recca then ducked under the table to prevent his head from becoming a kunai cushion.

"Speaking of which, look who's coming this way." Yanagi stared at the approaching person.

"Hey, babe. What up?! I've been looking for you all over campus. I thought you were hiding from me." Regie touched Fuuko's elbow.

"Hey, keep your hands to yourself, buster! I don't know what you're talking about but I'm not afraid of you."

"Well, well, well. I see your claws are bare again. Mind if I make you purr..!"

Mikagami watched the exchange and can't help being irritated at the guy. 'This guy's getting on my nerves and it isn't even afternoon yet. Well, Fuuko can take care of him.' Mikagami started to rise from his seat when Regie spotted him.

"Mikagami, I heard you're friends with my Fuuko. I don't want you hanging around with her. You belong with these circus freaks here."

Mikagami's eyes twitched just by looking at this irritating piece of dirt. Suddenly it occurred to him just how badly he wanted to piss the hell out of Amagiwa Regie. 'And I think I know how to do it.'

He walked to Fuuko and looked at her straight in the eye. He just hoped that Fuuko was able to read what's on his mind or at least ride with him in this little charade.

"Fuu-chan, do you want me to stay away from you?" ask the flawless Mikagami. 'Ok, what's happening here.' Fuuko looked at Mikagami and realized what's he playing at. 'Oh, so that's what this is all about. I think I'll enjoy this game Mi-chan!'

"Actually Mi-chan I was going to ask you walk me to my classroom. You know, like any normal couples do."

'Hmmm. You catch on real fast Fuuko, for a monkey that is.' Mikagami smirked and looked at Regie.

"Well, what are you still doing here? It's clear who Fuuko wants out of the picture. If you don't want another round of embarrassment I suggest you leave us be. " And with that Mikagami turned to Fuuko as if to ignore the other man. Recca, Domon and Yanagi (not to mention all the female population of the school and half the male population as well) couldn't believe what's happening. All sorts of questions pop into their minds. 'Ice man and tomboy, together? Since when? It can't be! But how? Why?' all possible questions run through their minds.

To be continued…

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Ok, a little too out of plot, I think. Not really what I wanted but this will do. I don't know what's

wrong in this chapter. I just feel it. Maybe you guys can help me out. I'm sorry if this chappie took a

little longer than expected. It's our pre-lims and I have lots of things on my mind lately. I've been

pre-occupied with studies and all that stuff. Sorry for the wrong grammar and tenses. English is not

my first language so bear with me. Don't want to have a failing grade and be grounded from the net

now, do we? Thanks to those people who reviewed. I really appreciate the thought. Thanks to:

Marisha, my first reviewer.. I'm glad you liked it…hope you will like this one too.

Kiri-1113 - thanks for the review, hope that this one will meet your approval too.

Midnight solitaire - I promise, next time I'll be more descriptive of Fuuko's

appearance. Thanks!

Ladyknightsaiyu - just out of curiosity, what made you change your mind about

to/fu fics? Thanks for the tip on :]

G-Cleft - oh my! I've read some of your works and its really good. Nice to see some kababayan every now and then.. yeah what would I give just to be in Fuuko's shoes, ne? (I'm referring to my fic). I'm thinking of a good twist in this story so let me know what you think, k?!

AGAIN, thanks to all the readers and reviewers…till next chappie..

Ringgetsu out!