So Close, Yet So Far
Chapter 2: Challenge For Love?
Ok when I actually re-read the first chapter I noticed that I typed that the annoying-ass guy's hair was 'murky read' its murky red. Anyways sorry for the long wait I was playing Fire Emblem and reading Fire Emblem fanfiction. Continue on to the ShikixNeku cuteness! –flufftastic-
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What happened last chapter:
"You don't even know them so leave with your stupid fanclub!"
"Ah but that's where you're wrong."
"wha…?"
"I'm Shiki's ex-boyfriend."
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Shock was on the group's faces while shiki's ex smirked at their expressions. Neku's face was the worst, he was torn between shock, confusion, and apparently anger. He turned towards Shiki to see her trembling and trying to hide behind Eri. Eri stood protectively in front of her and had an outraged expression. Neku had an iron grip on his shirt and Shiki's ex's fanclub began to look murderous. Shiki has an ex-boyfriend? I mean I'm not surprised that she had one, she's amazing- wait what am I thinking? Do I feel something towards Shiki? Could I li- Neku's thoughts were cut off by the guy's infuriating voice.
"Could you let go of me?"
Neku looked at him and shoved him away.
"What do you want with Shiki?" Neku asked in a icy tone.
"Now, now back down little boy. I haven't even introduced myself"
Neku growled when he said 'little boy' and shot cold glares at him.
"My name is Kisuga K., a sophomore here at Shibuya High" he announced as 'roses' erupted in the background. His fangirls cheered and help up signed that said: Kisuga is the best! Go Kisuga! Some signs had blown up pictures of him with a rose in his mouth and sparkles surrounding him. Neku meanwhile had gotten even angrier and he had a dark aura around him.
"I repeat: what do you want with Shiki" Neku growled.
"I want to ask Shi-chan a question" Kisuga smirked.
"What makes you think she'll listen?"
"Well I am her ex-boyfri-"
"So?! That means there's no way I'm letting you near her." Neku didn't want to even hear the word boyfriend ever relating to Shiki coming out of his mouth.
"I just want to ask her one simple question!" Kisuga said with mock horror on his face. Neku's aura flared and Beat grabbed his arm as he was about to pounce forward and rip him apart.
"Chill man!" Beat exclaimed as he held Neku back so he wouldn't get charged for murder.
"Just leave! Shiki don't wanna talk to you man!" Beat was also angry but surprisingly under control. Of course this may have to do with the fact that Neku who usually was the calm one looked like he was about to murder Kisuga.
"Hmph. How about this. We fight, if I win then I can ask Shiki my question. If I lose I will never bother you guys again"
I was silent as everyone registered the thought of what he said in their minds. Even Neku was stopped trying to break free as he thought of fighting him.
"What are you talking about?! Neku won't fight with you!" Eri shouted.
"... I'll fight."
"Whaaa?!" Beat and Eri were shocked as Neku shook off Beat's now limp hold and walked towards him.
"You heard me. I'll fight you, right here, right now."
Kisuga smirked and snapped his fingers. A fangirl walked forward and handed Kisuga a book bag. Zipping it open he pulled out a long stick about a foot. Cylinrical in shape in was bright, neon red and had gold on the edges.
"That's not fair!" Shiki and Eri shouted.
"Who said it was fair?" Kisuga smirked.
Neku rolled up his sleeves and frowned. What the hell is this guy going to do? Neku had learned moderate self defense with his fists after people started to fight him for his attitude on the streets. Kisuga darted forward and Neku ducked to find the rod whoosh over his head. Continuing his assault you could tell Neku was at a disadvantage because of his lack of weapon. Light bruises blossomed across his skin as the metal rod kept hitting him softly.
This b-- is toying with me!
Neku lunged forward in an attempt to hit his face. Right before his fist contacted with skin, Neku felt cold metal crush into his shoulder. Falling back and onto the ground he grabbed his arm and felt a burning, stabbing pain where the pole hit him. It felt like his shoulder was on fire and had just been stabbed and rubbed in salt.
"Neku!" Shiki yelled as she quickly ran to his side.
"It'll be ok Neku..." she reassured him as she tried to keep him from getting back up.
"No it's not." Neku said painfully.
"He can ask you a question now."
"Correct!" Kisuga smiled.
"Now I can ask Shi-chan my question."
Shiki glared at him but could not hide the scared trembling as he crouched down to their level.
"Shi-chan will you go out with me?" Kisuga smirked. His fanclub gasped as Eri ran to Shiki's side. Shiki meanwhile was in complete horrified shock as Neku glared at him, unable to stop him because, he had lost and Neku didn't go against his word.
"N-"
"You know what never mind" Kisuga shrugged. Shiki was shocked but happy as Kisuga changed his mind.
"You will go out with me. Or you will get expelled."
"What?!" Eri and Beat yelled simutaniously.
"ex-expelled?" Shiki said in disbelief.
"What are you talking about?!" Neku shouted.
"You can't expel her! You have no right and power to do so!" Eri yelled.
Kisuga chuckled as he reached out his hand to touch Shiki's face, but was stopped by Neku's arm.
"I can expel Shiki and I will if she doesn't go out with me. I am the principals son, and a nephew to one of the most influential and rich people in Shibuya."
His fan club cheered and held up pictures of his dad and uncle. Kisuga then used his free hand to grab Shiki's arm. Neku could only struggle helplessly as Shiki was taken away into Kisuga's arm. Shiki's yells were muffled by Kisuga's other hand while she tried to kick or punch him, any way to get as far as possible from him. Kisuga smiled and whispered to Shiki "answer me soon" as he pushed her away to Neku.
"How about this Neku. If you can beat me in 1 week I will stop bothering Shiki. If you lose Shiki will have to be my girlfriend and listen to anything I say."
"Wha? Neku's hurt and-"
"Agreed." Neku growled as he glared at Kisuga.
"Neku?"
"Oh yeah whatever story you tell the nurse she won't believe you!" Kisuga yelled as chucked and walked away with his fanclub.
"Hurry guys we need to bring Neku to the nurse!" Shiki yelled. Beat and Eri helped Neku up as they tried not to aggravate his shoulder. Arriving at the nurse they saw a young woman with Wavy purple hair to her waist. She also wore light pink glasses and had a sweet smile on her face.
"Are you the nurse?"
She nodded as she walked forward and helped them get Neku onto the bed. Examining Neku's shoulder for a while she walked to her desk and said as she rummaged around, "It seems to be a broken shoulder." Continuing to mess up her desk she sighed and turned around.
"Any of you got a cell phone?"
Eri then held up her bright pink phone with glitter on it and a small dress charm on it.
"Call 911, it's safer if he's treated at the hospital."
Eri then flipped open her phone to call but was interrupted by Neku's voice.
"Stop. I can't go to the hospital they'll keep me in for a week or more and I need to get ready to fight Kisuga."
"Wha?! Stop being so stupid phones!"
"Neku stop it! You don't need to do this for me!" Shiki shouted.
"I have too."
"Why Neku? Why are you doing this for me?"
Because I love you
"Because you're my close friend Shiki"
And always will be
"Neku... You think of me as a close friend?"
As close I'll ever be to you.
"Yeah…"
Shiki then smiled as tears came to her eyes. At least Neku thinks of me as a close friend. He would never love me right? Shiki thought.
"Excuse me for interrupting did you say Kisuga?"
"Yeah. You know him?" Shiki questioned.
"Know him? I'm his aunt" she said, disgusted.
"I'll help you, as long as you promise to beat him" the nurse smiled.
"Ok uh..." Neku drifted off because he didn't know how to address her.
"Oh! Call me Kimurai"
"Thank you Kimurai-sempai"
Kemurai chuckled and ushered everyone out for her to treat Neku.
--I know nothing about fixing broken shoulders, let's just say she has everything needed in the room. A while later--
Kemurai walked out and announced that Neku was ok now and that it would take a week to heal if he didn't use his shoulder. She gestured for Shiki to walk in because she could see that they both had mutual feelings but didn't know. Shiki nodded thankfully and walked in as Eri and Beat waited in the hallway.
"Neku?" Shiki said as she walked in the room. She saw him lying on the bed with bandages on his arm.
(A/N Shiki's thoughts are now italics while Neku's are in bold.
"Neku are you ok?!"
"I'm ok Shiki"
As ok as I can be to beat Kisuga.
"I'm really happy to have you as a friend, Neku"
And you'll always be one...
"I... I'm really happy too. I swear I will beat Kisuga"
For you and you only.
"but... isn't it my fault you're hurt?" Tears formed in Shiki's eyes as Neku raised his free hand to wipe them away. Neku's touch made her blush and look down.
It's my fault that Neku's hurt like this. That he's not at a hospital right now to stay there and recover.
"Shiki... This week... I'll become strong, so I can protect you from him"
Don't cry Shiki… Don't cry because of him
"Can you promise me something?"
Neku nodded and Shiki continued on.
"Don't get hurt. I don't want you to get hurt again."
Because of me.
Neku then smiled and lowered his hand from his face. His eyelids drooped down as he fought the urge to sleep. His last thought was I'll do anything for you. Shiki smiled back and watched him as he fell asleep. Kemurai walked in and Shiki asked as she turned to face her: "sleeping pills?" Kemurai nodded and Shiki walked out of the office glancing at Neku before she slipped out to ask Beat something.
END OF CHAPTER 2
That was the worst chapter I have ever written. Heck the worst chapter I ever read. I tried to include some sad parts when they talked but I think they were OC. I HATE THIS CHAPTER! Ways to pronounce the new names:
Kisuga- ki as in kill. Su as in the name Mary Sue. Ga as in god (without the d).
Kemurai- Ke as in ken. Mu as in moo. Rai as in well there's only one way to pronounce it.
Review please. I need to know my horribleness in writing. I swear the next chapter will be better. Unknowingly to me I made this fanfiction serious and not pure romance like I wanted it too. All the fire emblem is going to my head.
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