I hope this chapter pleases you. It's exactly what it means: a new character is going to be added and he will be Britt's second love interest. The reason Britt is always so distant will be revealed and the guy that she had a crush on before Francis too. This chapter marks the start of the rivalry between Britt's admirers so I hope you'll enjoy how this will all unfold!

Tanoshimu!

"So did you kiss?" Felicia asked.

"N-no..." Britt muttered.

To be honest, Britt had quite a hard time remembering everything that had happened with Francis. After all, the scene with the mysterious stranger was far more memorable and intriguing. Who was that man? Why did he help her? And why did he seem so familiar?

"Aww... Well make sure that you do next time! Ve~ this is so exciting!" Felicia beamed.

"Yeah... Sure thing." Britt mumbled.

"Ve... You seem distracted... Are you okay?" Felicia asked.

"I'm fine." Britt told her.

He seemed so familiar to her... But where did she know him from?

The next morning...

Britt walked into the classroom with her head hung low and not really paying attention to what was going on around her. She had walked in alone because this was just one of the very few classes that Britt had on her own- no Yué or Felicia. She sat herself down at a random desk, knowing that later she'd be moved anyway and there she sat patiently, leaving her to think about the events of the previous night.

"Bonjour, beautiful..."

Britt turned around with shock: Francis took this class too? That fact was obvious as she stared at the Frenchman before her, eyes half closed in an attractive way and a rose in hand that was quite obviously being offered to her. She took it and turned around, trying to hide her blush.

"Oh? You are flattered, non?" Francis smirked.

Britt turned back around with an unfriendly scowl on her face and her blush reddening uncontrollably.

"Sh-shut up! Like I'd ever be flattered by some stupid flower!" She stammered defensively in that stubborn way of hers.

"Oh... Zen I suppose I will 'ave to take it back..." Francis sighed.

"No! I mean... I kind of... Like it..." Britt whispered reluctantly.

"But of course! It is natural for you to like beautiful things when you are beautiful yourself. Pretty things attract, just like you and moi." Francis explained.

"Yeah, sure whatever." Britt muttered as she stared off into space.

"You seem as distant as ever today. I find it fascinating. Tell me, what are you thinking about?"

"Nothing special."

"Ze fact zat it's you makes it special."

"Sentimental idiot."

"Love makes one zat way."

Britt just stared into Francis's eyes and he smiled warmly, just like he did when she first began to fall in love. Then, ignoring the whispers and attention that they were getting from the people around them, they both leaned in slowly to-

"Right class! I'm going to assign you to your seats so gather round."

The teacher entered the classroom before they could. The seats were allocated and Britt found herself quite happy with her position. Behind her was Antonio (and next to him was his known love interest: Lovina so it would definitely get quite loud there with her yelling), in front of her was Ludwig, the seat to her right remained empty and to her left (sat at the window: her usual favourite position) was Francis.

"Say, 'aven't I seen you somewhere before?" Francis joked.

"Why yes, I do believe I have." Britt giggled.

The two stared at each other in a romantic sort of way... For a few seconds.

BANG

Everyone looked around in the direction that the noise had emanated from. Stood in the doorway was a young dirty blond haired teen with blue eyes and a cutesy flick of her at the top of his head. He wore half rimmed glasses and the usual Gakuen Academy uniform but with a brown and fluffy (yet also familiar) bomber jacket over the top.

Could it be? Is it really him?

"You're late Mr Jones." The teacher growled.

"Yeah but you can't go blaming a hero for being late! He probably has a good reason for it!" He beamed.

"Care to elaborate?" The teacher asked.

"Well the thing about heroes is that they're always late because they're savin' the world or somethin'. You can't go yelling at me: I may have an alter ego that just saved the world from aliens!"

"And do you have an alter ego like that, Mr Hero?"

"Nope. Just overslept."

At this, the class burst out laughing. Even the teacher laughed as he pointed the 'hero' to his seat with a shaky hand. Francis laughed a little, but at the person and not what he had said. He cursed the words 'stupid Americans' under his breath and he looked at Britt, wanting her to agree with him.

But Britt didn't move. She just stared with her eyes fixated on the obnoxious American that was slowly making his way to the vacant seat next to her. She knew him. She had seen him before a very long time ago...

~Flashback~

"Get out of the way you bloody twat! I'm trying to get home!" Britt hissed.

"Ooh looks like this one's a little feisty. This'll be fun." Said the one man to his group as he backed Britt into a wall.

"Yeah. When they struggle it makes it that much more enjoyable." Another man sneered.

"L-let me go this instant!" Britt snapped.

"Hear that boys? She stuttered: she's shy." The one laughed.

"Don't worry, it'll be all over soon. Though we can't guarantee we'll let you roam free afterwards..."

The men all closed in on Britt and she became increasingly scared. At first she felt confident but now that was wavering after the men had teased her. Heat rushed through her body and to her cheeks and her vision became blurred as tears welled up in her eyes.

"Hahaha!"

Everyone looked to the other end of the alley, where the source of the laughing could be seen. There stood a young man wearing a white top saying 'I'm the hero' on it. He also wore dark blue jeans and a brown fluffy bomber jacket. The group looked quite annoyed that they had been interrupted.

"Hey this doesn't concern you pal!" One man snapped.

"Yeah beat it before we get really mad!" Another warned.

"Seems you don't know who I am." The man sighed. "Ah well, I'll cure your ignorance for ya. So... Listen to me and my total hero voice! You shouldn't be pickin' on a pretty young gal like that. It's just plain wrong."

Britt blushed slightly, though she was still quite shaken by the situation she was in. It was nice to be paid a compliment but if this man wasn't able to back up his words then she'd be a goner. Naturally, the men didn't take kindly to their little lecture.

"No-one tells us what to do! Alright buddy, you asked for it..."

The men charged at the interrupting one all at once. Britt put her hands to her mouth, suddenly fearing for the man's safety but he simply took a hand out of his pocket to push a stray strand of hair out of his eye casually.

"First rule: Never mess with a hero." He mumbled.

Then he charged forward and hit the first man clean in the face. A slight blood may have spilled from his nose but the stranger didn't care about that, he just pulled his elbow back to hit the man that was approaching from behind and then brought up his clenched fist to hit him clean in the face. After the first two were down, he swung his leg around to kick the third man onto the floor and then he spun around, quickly avoiding one man's punches and then throwing a punch with perfect timing.

He knocked them all out relatively quickly, leaving them all moaning on the floor. He laughed in that loud obnoxious way that he did when he had first entered the alley. Folding his arms and stepping on one man's back, he leaned down slightly putting pressure on the downed man to speak to him.

"Second rule: Don't mess with a lady either." He explained.

"So-sorry... Mr Hero sir..." One man muttered as he lay on the floor.

"Good to hear!" He beamed, and then he leaned down more and lowered his voice. "Now beat it before I really get mad and if I ever see you harassing this girl again, then I'll show you what happens when you cross a hero like me."

Scrambling to their feet, the once vicious group quickly fled and the 'hero' turned back to face Britt with a smile. Lost for words, Britt sank to the floor and let the tears flood out. The hero seemed upset and began to panic.

"Hey they're gone now! You don't need to cry!" He explained.

"I know but... I was so... So scared that they might..." Britt sobbed.

Her hero crouched down to her level and, pulling his sleeve down slightly first, he wiped away her tears with the soft fabric of his bomber jacket. She soon stopped as the soothing feel of the soft jacket rubbed her skin gently. He looked triumphant once he had finished.

"There! All done! I'll be off now. I really hope I won't have to see you crying again the next time we meet." He explained as he stood up, preparing to leave the alley.

He turned to leave, but as he did, Britt quickly stood up to try and stop him.

"Wait! I need to know... Who are you?" She asked.

As he heard this he stopped and then he turned around. A smile began to spread across his face and he closed his eyes as he gave her a wide grin.

"I'm the hero!"

And with that, he left. Britt didn't know if the stranger knew this or not but with his bold rescuing skills and his comforting ways he had captured her heart almost instantly.

So the blond haired teen sat down, leaning back casually and smiling as he looked forward. She continued to stare, not caring if she looked like a stalker or not. He was the man, the one that had saved her not too long ago. He was the man she had always dreamed of, the one she thought about when she looked so distant.

He turned around and grinned at her, the same one he had left her with in the alley.

"Long time no see." He beamed.

"Wait Brittany, you've met zis imbecile before?" Francis asked, butting in.

"It's been so long..." Britt whispered.

"Yep, the hero's back! Though to extend on what I said to you last, I just want you to know: I'm not just the hero, I'm your hero." He explained.

Britt blushed a deep fierce red with annoyed Francis greatly since he never managed to make Britt blush that much. He shot a glare at the 'hero' knowing instantly they were both after Britt's heart, which made them enemies.

"I'm Alfred by the way, Alfred F. Jones." The hero said to Francis, leaning forward on his chair to speak to him. "And just so you know, I'm the one that Britt's gonna fall for. After all, I am her hero."

HE'S THE HERO! ...Alfred FTW. So how will things turn out now that Britt has two admirers? Who will win? Who will lose? Next chapter I hope to introduce her third interest. And that is... Well you'll have to find out!

Review, vote and if you have any suggestions or ideas then don't be shy! After all there's always room for improvement, especially with me! ...Wow that should be my new saying along with Tanoshimu, Sayonara minna-san and ~Neko.

Sayonara minna-san!

~Neko