Emily's Pov

You know I use to like going to school. It was great. I got to see my friends, I did well in school, I could sit on the bus and just daydream until I got to where I needed to be and now its all gone down hill. My grades were slacking because I couldn't concentrate because I'd worry about whether Bane was going to be at the bus stop waiting for me. Then I got detention because of Demi when we were discussing Crash's problem and you couldn't believe who was also in detention? Bane. How he even was allowed in school I'll never know. Because 1) He doesn't go to my school. 2) I don't think he even goes to school! And the whole bus daydreaming was completely flushed down the toilet! My one consolation was that Bane didn't get on the morning bus with me…until today.

The air was getting colder by the day as we continued into December, I had my light blue jacket tightly zipped up to my neck. My feet instantly speed up as I saw my bus pull in, I climbed up the steps then began to head for my seat. I froze as I saw the emerald colored hedgehog sitting at my spot. Instantly I turned around to get out of the bus, run home and say I felt sick but the doors were already shut and the bus began to move. Taking a deep breath I walked down the aisle then sat down in a seat three rows away from him. Of course I knew he would come up to sit with me so it was really a waste but none the less I placed my backpack in the empty seat beside me. I turned my head to look out the fogged window, desperately hoping he wouldn't come.

"Morning Babe. How'd ya sleep?" He asked as he moved to the seat behind me. I didn't answer.

"Hmm, dreamt of me? Cause I know I dreamt of you." He said leaning closer to me, I leaned away and looked out the window. Please go away! I thought pleadingly as I felt him get up and move my backpack away as he sat beside me.

"I get it. Wow, sugar doll, never thought you to be the kind to give the cold shoulder." He snickered as I continued to look out the window.

"So anyways, I was wondering …what'cha doing tonight?" He asked while I forced down the urge to send him a glare. I yelped as I felt his arm snake around my shoulders.

"Come on babe, what's one little bitty date?" He asked pulling me against him, instantly I yanked away from him gasping for breath.

"No! I will not! Leave me alone, Bane! I mean it!" I said trying to send him what I thought and hoped was fierce glare. He smirked then began to chuckle shaking his head.

"I forgot. You're a daddy's girl. I betcha you've never snuck out before." He snickered while I felt my face flush.

"T-That's not true!" I sputtered out, angry that he was right, of course I've never snuck out! I'd be in so much trouble.

"Oh yeah? Prove it. Meet me tonight, outside of club Ice." He said his ice azure eyes taunting me. I opened my mouth to say no again when he leaned forward " Of course I know you won't come. You're too much a good girl to come." Instantly my fury flared to life, I stood up glaring down at him.

"Oh I'll be there, Bane. You can count on that." I countered then moved out of the aisle grabbing my backpack as I left the bus and headed down into school. As the bus drove away, I was happy to see that Bane decided not to follow me. But as the vehicle left, I realized something. I agreed to go on a date with Bane. I suddenly felt sick to my stomach. I was going to sneak out in the middle of the night, when I was already grounded. I was going on a date with Bane. I was about to literally kill my father and mother, go into the night with a complete and total stranger. I was going on a date with Bane. For some reason those words couldn't make sense in my mind. How did I ever let him convince me to go with him?

"Emily. Emily!" I looked up to see worried crimson eyes looking down at me, I blinked at him then shivered.

"Are you alright? You don't look well." He said as I took a breath then forced out an answer.

"I…I'm okay…just a little…disoriented." I replied as he nodded then wrapped his arm around mine, subconsciously I leaned against him. I wanted to collapse at what I was about to do tonight. Although I could have just not gone, but then again Bane would be even more pester some than before. And lord knows he's annoying as it is.

"Emily, do you want me to walk you to your classes?" Fabian asked as I quietly nodded grateful to have him as a friend. I smiled up at him, he didn't smile back but I saw a light twinkle in his eye.

"So Mr. Hedgehog. Shall we continue our interrogation?" I asked trying to take my mind off Bane. Fabian grimaced as I felt laugher slip out from my lips.

"Alright. Lets see…What's your favorite movie?" I asked as a light smirk played at his mouth, I smiled knowing I was slowly seeing the real Fabian. Not the silent resilent one everyone else saw. For the rest of the day, every moment we were together, We asked each other questions. And by the end of the day I really didn't want it to end…or go back on the bus.

"Okay! Okay! So who's you favorite singer?" I asked walking backwards as Fabian and I walked through the school parking lot. He rolled his eyes.

"I'm glad to see you're doing better than you were this morning. You looked like you had seen death." He chuckled as we strolled over to a motorcycle, I was the one to grimace this time. I was about to face Bane again, something I wasn't looking forward to, especially since I was going to see him even later tonight.

"Emily…is someone bothering you?" I looked at him then quickly shook my head 'no'. I didn't want Fabian getting involved. He was so different and I was afraid that once he found out that I couldn't take care of myself, he'd leave.

"No…not really." I said as he looked at me for a long time then slung his leg over his cycle, then looked back at me.

"Get on." I blinked.

"What?" I asked completely shocked. Fabian rolled his eyes then motioned to the seat behind him.

"Get on the bike, Emily. I'd much rather take you home myself, I still thing there's something wrong." He said his ruby orbs looking into my emerald ones. It was like he could see right through me. Like he could see what I really thought and felt. I ran my fingers through my hair then moved towards the bike. I couldn't help the jump as Fabian gunned the engine, but over the roar I could hear him chuckling.

"Hold on to me, Emily." He shouted as I instantly wrapped my arms around his waist. Then we shot off. My arms tightened around him as he rocketed out of the parking lot and onto the street. I couldn't help the smile as we raced past cars and weaved in and out of traffic. I leaned against his back enjoying the ride through the cool air, he stiffened at me then relaxed a few moments later. I didn't want the ride to end but of course we made it to my house in record time. I climbed off as he killed the engine then got off, I stood there not sure what to do.

"Thanks Fabian. I really appreciate it." I said as my fingers some how found themselves in my hair as I began to wrap it around them. He looked to the side then at me.

"If there's a problem, Emily. Contact me." He said as he walked towards me, it was then I saw a white card. He placed it in my hand, it had a number and his name scrawled out in neat cursive. I looked at him and smiled.

"Thanks!" I said placing the card in my pocket as Fabian then began to walk back to the bike. Then I decided to do something I never dreamed of doing.

"Fabian wait!" I said as he sat down on the bike, his scarlet eyes found mine and before I could turn around and leave. I leaned forward and lightly kissed his cheek. I pulled away to see his shocked face then it instantly changed into his usual reserved look. My face flushed, neither of us said anything but thankfully Fabian was the first to speak.

"I'll see you tomorrow after school." He said then brought the bike back to life and left my street. I stood there for a moment as I watched him leave then began to head inside but as I walked in, I realized something else…I never told Fabian where I lived.

Bane's Pov

I leaned against the wall of the club, searching every girl's face that passed by me. Not that I needed to look for Emily. She stood out among the rest. Nah, I just needed to see some other faces. It was risk I was taking, just waiting for her to show up. It had crossed my mind that she might bail…but then I saw that fire in her eyes. And I was instantly reassured that she would come. It was already ten o' clock, I was going to give her half an hour more. If she didn't show up then I was going in without her. But then I didn't need to wait a minute longer as I heard her panting breaths as she ran down the street. Her azure hair flying out behind her as she skidded to a stop behind me. If I thought she was cute before then now…she was hot. Soft pink shirt that hung along her shoulders, light blue skirt with a gold belt, gold bangles and her hair swept off to the side.

"Ugh! That was too close!" She gasped as she stood in front of me, her hands resting on her knees. I smirked pushing myself away from the wall.

"So ya came, braver than I thought you were, Babe." I said as she straightened up and glared at me.

"Don't call me babe, Bane. I mean it. And if I get caught then I will kill you." She growled as she pushed a loose strand of hair away from her eyes, I shrugged my shoulders.

"What ever you say babe, lets get inside." I said grabbing her arm and leading her towards the door of the club. We were almost to the front of the line when Emily stopped, I looked back at her frustrated that she stopped.

"What?" I hissed as she pulled away from me and crossed her arms.

"I'm not old enough to get in. I don't even know how to drive!" She said as I groaned then grabbed her hand again.

"Just keep quiet and follow my lead." I said as I continued to the front with her in tow. Of course I should have known that the guy that has it out for me would be the one at the door, I stopped this time and began to walk away. Emily sighed along with me as I led her around the back.

"What's wrong now?" She asked while I lightly chuckled.

"Who needs to go through the front entrance anyways?" I said as we walked down an alley, Emily slowly moved closer to me. This time instead of me holding on to her, she was holding on to me.

"Where are we going?" She asked as I heard the nervousness in her voice.

"Ah the back entrance. No worries. I know this place like the back of my hand!" I said with a grin. I wasn't lying. I practically knew every entrance through the club, lets just say that it was my main hang out. I sigh shaking my head as I see the familiar window near the floor.

"Bingo! Come on babe." I say as I lead her to the window. She stopps shaking her head.

"No way. I am not." She said crossing her arms, I roll my eyes at her.

"Ya want to get in or not?" I asks while she arches an eyebrow.

"Actually no. I don't want to get in." She said then began to turn around, I growl and grab her arm.

"Just trust me. I won't let anything hurt you." I said as she stared at me then glanced back at the window.

"Atta girl. I'll get this open." I said as I lift up the glass pane, she sighed then crouches down to slip under the window. Time for the party to start…

Emily's pov

I knew I shouldn't have come. I knew it, I knew it! I thougth as I slid through the window and into a room that looked like a storage room. Bane jumped down behind me with smirk on his face and his arms open wide.

"Heh, didn't I tell you I'd get us inside." My eyes narrow at the comment then begin to walk to the door, instantly Bane is next to me matching my stride.

"Lets just get this over with." I sigh as we make our way out of the room and into the crowd of the club. Music blares in my ears, swaying bodies and smiles decorate the room along with the flashing lights. I stand there amazed at everything around me.

"Cool huh." Bane snickers while I simply nod my head and begin to head into the crowd. Bane's arm snakes around my waist as he pulls me close to him then we're swaying to the music. I look up into his cobalt eyes, they glimmer with mischief…and something else. It was crazy. Just like when I first met him. I felt like…there was something right about us. It was so wrong…but it felt so right. The only feeling I could possibly compare it to was being with Fabian. I don't know how long we stand there barely moving just swaying to whatever beat played. As the DJ switched tracks I pulled away from Bane with my face burning.

"I…I'm going to the bathroom." I said then dashed away from him and towards what I thought was the restrooms. Bright florescent lights blind me for a minute but then I adjust. I grip the sink as I splash water on my face. This cannot be happening. I can't really be liking him. He was a womanizing, jerk that took advantage of everyone he met. . . . But when he said he wouldn't let anything hurt me…I could have sworn he was telling me the through.

"Get a hold of yourself, Emily! You're just running on adrenaline from sneaking out." I said then grabbed a paper towel to dry my face, as I walked by the trash can to toss the used paper I felt a yawn escape my lips. Casually I look down at my watch that sat neatly on my wrist…it was then that I really wanted to faint…one o'clock in the morning. Oh it was time for me to get home. Fast. I walked out of the room trying not to see flustered but couldn't help the shout that escaped as I felt a hand grab mine…and it wasn't Bane. Although for a few moments I thought it was. He was a green hedgehog with bright blue eyes like Bane, he also wore a leather jacket, but it had flames on the sleeves and he wore red glasses.

"Hey there cutie. Wanna dance?" He asked as he yanked me close, I gasped and tried to pull away.

"Let me go!" I shouted as he kept his hold on me then help came. I was suddenly behind Bane as he stood in front of me, and he didn't look too happy.

"Stay away from her. She's mine." Bane growled as I was about to correct him, but the green hedgehog in front of us began to smirk.

"Oh, ho. I gotcha. She's a cutie, Bane. Where'd you find her?" He snickered as he glanced over to me, instantly Bane moved in front blocking his view of me.

"I said leave us alone. I find you near her then..." Bane snarled his fists clenched, the green hedgehog smirked and leaned closer

"Then what punk?" He snickered then Bane tackled him to the ground, everyone began to surround then as they rolled on the ground neither of them letting up on the other.

"Hey! Its the police!" I heard someone shout from the back of the room then people began to run…everyone really. I was shoved and pushed , kicked and elbowed as people rushed past me. Then I felt another hand on my arm, I opened my mouth to scream when it clamped down on my mouth and began to pull me back. Then I began to panic. I thrashed and kicked trying to get away, but then I heard the sound of a door opening then I was in the open air with the door slamming in front of me. Then the hand released me, I turned around to face my attacker…then gaped at who it was.

"Fabian?"

Well Its about time I updated. Yeah I don't approve of clubs AT ALL but because it fit in with Bane I pushed it. DON'T expect things like that to happen again. Because it won't.

Thanks everyone who reviewed! It really made my day! Oh! And please check out Suki-Rose Essence's spin off of this story called 'Frayed' ! Its amazing! Thanks for reviewing and please keep it up! ~God Bless!~