Hey thanks to all you reviewers! Sorry for the very VERY late update. Well here is chapter 5.

I tried my best to concentrate on my History paper, but I was really listening for my car. I would have thought I could have heard the engine's roar. But when I looked out my window, my car was already parked in front of my house.

When I woke up, I wasn't really looking forward in going to school knowing Natsuki wouldn't be there. I got ready and headed towards the kitchen to make my breakfast. Father was already sitting in his chair drinking his tea and reading the newspaper.

"Good morning Shizuru."

"Good morning father."

I went over to the counter and started making myself a cup of tea and some toast. I sat down on my chair, eating my toast and drinking my tea. I remembered that I was suppose to go shopping with Yayoi, Sayuri, Chie, and Aoi at Fuka mall.

"Father, I will be going out later tonight."

"Hm? On a school night? Where to?"

"Fuka mall. Some of my friends are going to buy their dress for the dance this Saturday."

"I thought you weren't going to the dance."

"I'm not, but my friends would like my opinion on which dress would look better on them."

"I see… Well don't stay out to late."

"I won't."

I got up and put my cup and plate in the sink and grabbed my bag and headed out the door.

"Have a greet day at school."

"Thank you father."

I got into my car and the keys were in the ignitions already. I started the car and headed towards school. I parked my car as usual and headed towards class. Everything was normal, teachers were giving us lectures and I was copying notes. Nothing unusual happened.

When it was lunch break, I walked over to where I unusually sit. I sat next to Sayuri and listened to what they were saying. Once in awhile I would glance over to where Natsuki's family was, hoping she would be there. Thinking about Natsuki reminded me about our plans this Saturday, our trip to downtown.

"Fujino-san?"

"I looked over to Yayoi who called me. "Yes?"

"Are you okay?"

"Yes, why do you ask?"

"Well, we were calling you for awhile now, wondering if you were still coming with us."

"Yes, I already informed my father I was going to go shopping afterschool."

"Okay, since we're all going we can just take one car."

"Let's take my car." Chie offered.

"Sure, we should drop our car at our house, than Chie can pick us up." Yayoi suggested.

"Okay." Everyone agreed.

The lunch bell rang and everyone got up and headed towards their next class. Everything was the same except Natsuki wasn't there. Now school was over I drove back home and waited for Chie to pick me up. Just one more day until I get to see Natsuki. I heard a honk outside my house and I grabbed my purse and walked out locking the front dorr. Chie already picked up Aoi, Sayuri, and Yayoi.

Chie drove pretty fast and we got there in 30 minutes. In the car we were talking about the dresses they were thinking of buying and the guys they were taking to the dance.

Fuka mall wasn't that big compared to the malls I went in Kyoto, but it was better than nothing. Everyone in the car, except me knew this place pretty well, so they didn't waste little time window shopping and headed towards the dress store.

The dance was semi-formal, so no one really knew what to wear. They were surprised when I told them I never went to a dance back in Kyoto.

"You never went out with a boy before?" Yayoi asked.

"No, no one really asked me out."

That was obvious lie, I had people ask me out plenty of times but I never accepted and I don't feel like telling them.

"People ask you out here," Sayuri reminded me, "and you say no."

We were now in the junior section, scanning the racks for dress up clothes.

"Well maybe except Arika-chan." Said Chie, who was helping Aoi choosing a dress.

"Excuse me?"

"Arika-chan said she was taking you to the prom."

"Arika said that?" I was stunned.

"See, I told you it wasn't true, Chie." Aoi murmured to Chie.

"Seems, like Arika-chan really likes you Fujino-san." Said Yayoi.

I didn't say anything; I was busy thinking of a plan to stop this rumor from reaching Natsuki's ears. When everyone finally got what they wanted, we all decided to go eat at the new ramen restaurant that opened a couple weeks ago. We went back to Chie's car and she drove us to the restaurant. On our way there, I've noticed there was a bookstore nearby. When we got out of the car, I told them that I would be going to check out a bookstore that was close by. They were willingly to come with me, but I encouraged them to go on in without me.

When I got to the bookstore, it wasn't exactly what I was looking for. The windows were full of books about spiritual stuff, tarot cards, and reading one's future. I didn't bother going in so I decide to just walk around the street for awhile, thinking about Natsuki. I wasn't paying much attention to where I was going until I realized I was getting further away from the restaurant. I turned around and walked back toward the restaurant.

A group of four men turned around the corner, laughing and punching watch other in the arm. I tried to walk as far to the inside of the sidewalk as I could, hoping they wouldn't notice me.

"Hey there!" one of the man called as they passed me. I looked up and mumbled "Hello." Then I quickly looked away and walked faster. I could hear them laughing at full volume behind me.

"Hey, wait!" one of them called after me again, but I kept walking and rounded the corner with a sigh of relief. I found myself in an ally way. I'd wandered past the part of Fuuka that I, as a guest, was intended to see. I looked up at the sky and it was getting dark, the clouds creating an early sunset. I'd left my jacket in the car, and a sudden shiver made me cross my arms tightly across my chest.

The sky suddenly darkened, and as I looked over my shoulder, I noticed that two men were walking quietly behind me. They were from the same group I'd passed before I turned the corner, though neither of them were the one who talked to me. I quickened my pace, and felt a chill which made me shiver, and it wasn't due to the weather. I slung my purse across my body, so it wouldn't be snatched. I knew exactly where my pepper spray was, it was still in one of my unpacked bags.

I listened intently to their footsteps, which was much too quiet compared to the boisterous noise they'd been making earlier, and it didn't sound like they were speeding up or getting closer to me. I continued walking quickly as I could without actually running, focusing on the right hand turn that was only a few feet away.

I reached the corner and ended on another sidewalk. The street ended at the next corner, where there was a stop sign. I made a quick glance behind me and noticed the two guys were further away from me but they were both still staring at me.

It seemed to take forever for me to get to the corner. I kept my pace steady; the men behind me were falling further behind with every step. I saw two cars going pass the stop sign, and I exhaled in relief, knowing there would be more people around. I was about to reach the corner when I skidded to a stop.

There, I saw two figures coming out of the shadows. They both stared at me with excited smiles as I froze on the sidewalk. I realized then that I wasn't being followed. I was being herded. I paused for only a second, but it felt like a very long time. I turned and darted to the other side of the road. The footsteps behind me were louder now.

"There you are!" The booming voice of the stocky, dark-haired man.

"Yeah," a voice called loudly from behind me, making me turned around. "We just took a little detour."

I stood there watching them come closer to me. I had a good loud scream, and I sucked in air, preparing to use it, but my throat was so dry I wasn't sure how much volume I could manage. I slipped my purse over my head, gripping the strap with one hand, ready to surrender it or use it as a weapon as need demanded.

"Stay away from me," I warned in a voice that was supposed to sound strong and fearless.

"Don't be like that, baby," said the thickest man of the bunch, and laughter started again.

I steadied myself, trying to remember through my panic what self defense I knew. Heel of the hand thrust upward, hopefully breaking the nose or shoving it into the brain. Finger through the eye socket, try to hook around and pop the eye out. And the standard knee to the groin of course. I wasn't going to give them what they want without a fight.

As they got closer, headlights suddenly flew around the corner, the vehicle almost hitting the stocky one, forcing him to jump back toward the sidewalk. I dove into the road; this vehicle was going to stop or have to hit me. I shield my eyes from the headlights, and seeing that the vehicle wasn't slowing down I braced myself for the impact. As I braced myself the vehicle skidded to a stop right next to me. I looked next to me and saw it was 'the' motorcycle

"Get on," a furious voice commanded.

It was amazing how instantaneously the choking fear vanished, amazing how suddenly the feeling of security washed over me as soon as I heard her voice. I jumped onto the motorcycle and gripped onto the driver. The tires squealed as she spun around, accelerating too quickly, swerving toward the stunned men on the street. I caught a glimpse of them diving for safety.

"Hold on tight," she commanded. I quickly obeyed, she took a sharp left, racing forward, blowing through several stop signs without a pause.

But I felt utterly safe and, for the moment, totally unconcerned about where we are going. I tried to stare at her face, but she was wearing a helmet. However, I can still see her expression was murderously angry.

"Are you okay?" I asked.

"No," she said curtly, and her tone was livid.

I just held onto her, watching her while she just stared straight ahead, until the bike came to a complete stop. I glanced around and saw we were in front of the new ramen restaurant where Chie and the other's were.

"Shizuru?" she asked, her voice tight, controlled.

"Yes?"

"Are you all right?" She still didn't look at me, but fury was plain in her eyes.

"Yes," I croaked softly.