I loved Aiko's character from the beginning. I admire people who can diet and exercise. I swear I can gain pounds by just dreaming about food. And I could never exercise and feel the burn. My stomach hurts just watching people jogging and doing cardio workouts.

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"That time when I walk pass a mirror and catch a glimpse of myself and I can't stand what I see."

"It's been awhile, huh?"

How long had it been? How long has it been since she's seen him? How long has she dreamed of this moment? How many times had she thought about what she would say, replayed it over and over again in her head? How long has it been since she cried until her eyes were swollen shut? Since she didn't leave her bed for days? Since she felt so tiny and insignificant? Since she couldn't look at herself in the mirror? Since he changed her entire life? How long has it been since she wanted to just take salt and rub it in his eyes?

"How have you been?"

Aiko doesn't answer him. She doesn't even look at him. She just closes her eyes and wishes he would go away. She is having a bad hair day and Masashi is late showing up for their date. The last thing she needs today is an ex-boyfriend showing up from years ago.

"You look great."

And of course it wouldn't be any old ex-boyfriend. It would have to be the one that broke her heart. Even though it's been so long Aiko remembers it all so clear. All the painful feelings she went through outweighed the good….didn't they?

"You look really great."

Aiko still doesn't say anything and just sucks down the last bit of her drink. When her drink is all gone she looks down at her watch. He still hasn't gone away and he has actually pulled out the empty chair and is sitting down next to her. Aiko takes a deep breath in and can smell his cologne. It's the same as she remembers it.

"What are you up to these days?"

Aiko debates whether or not to throw her cup at him and walk away. She decides she won't, she might want a refill before she leaves with Masashi. Whenever he shows up. Aiko turns so her back is to him and pulls out her cell phone and sends a text to Masashi, asking where the hell he is? She can feel the other man's breathe on her neck but she does her best to not shiver. His face is right next to hers, one hand on is running through her hair and the other is sliding up her thigh.

"Do you know how good you look? Wanna hook up?"

Aiko has had enough. She stands up and pushes him away. She yells at him and calls him every name she can think of. She is almost out of curses to shout and people are starting to stare at her when he moves to her. He puts his hands over her mouth and nose and tells her quiet down, she is acting like a fool. She struggles and tries to wiggle loose, she can't breathe. She can't take it anymore and she bites down on one of his fingers.

"You Bitch!"

He yells at her and grabs her by the shoulders, shaking her, asking what is wrong with her? His fingernails are digging into her bare shoulders but she only says to let her go. She tries to get loose again and when she can't she stomps down on his foot with her high heeled shoe. He screams out in pain and pushes her. She falls back into the table and chairs and onto the ground. He yells at her again and makes a step towards her.

She looks for her cup or bag or anything she can pick up and swing at him. But her bag is behind him and the cup is crushed under his foot. She can't help but feel a little afraid. But before he can take another step towards her he is blindsided and tackled to the ground. Aiko takes this time to get up and grab her bag, then she turns around.

She can see Masashi. He is on top of and beating the older man. She can hear someone shout out they are calling the police. She calls out his name and rushes to them. Masashi jumps up when she reaches him and they turn to walk away. Masashi asks if she is okay but she can hear the other man over him, yelling and shouting.

She looks at the blood on Masashi's fist and on his shirt. When she see's Masashi turning around, ready to go back, she stops him. She turns around and can see the other man is up and okay, just a little bloody. She grabs onto Masashi and shouts back.

"Oh, fuck off. I have high heels longer than your dick."

And with that Aiko grabs onto Masashi's arm and turns and begins to walk away. Her middle finger up, her head held high, and with a man who respects her.

I've been busy and haven't written anything for a while. And during my free time I've been watching Asian Dramas. I finished watching 'Flower Boy Next Door' in February and when March started I got the sudden feeling to re-watch 'Hana Yori Dango' series again. I don't know what it is but something about the double date zoo scene reminds me of Aiko. I don't know why. So this is inspired by that.

I can't remember Aiko's first boyfriends name, or if he even had one. I also can't remember if he was her first boyfriend or not. If there was a name and you know it please feel free to pm me or leave it in a comment and I'll edit it in. Same with if he was her first boyfriend. Thank you for reading.