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Artemis: I think we'll start with something simple.

Hokuto Umeda: (In a Romeo costume) Why am I here

Artemis: (grinning) Just wait

Akiha Hora: (In a Juliet costume, and is very excited) Romeo!

Umeda: (puking) What are you doing here!?

Artemis: (sweat drop) Will you two please read the cards?

Akiha: Is it a romantic love scene?

Artemis: Um… sure

Umeda: NO!! (runs out of room and back to the infirmary)

Akiha: Wait for me! (runs after Umeda)

Artemis: (shrugs) Guess I picked the wrong pair for this. Oh well, I don't own Hana-kimi, Hisaya Nakajo does. I only own the characters from my own creation.

A/N: The Italics are what is spoken in English. The (…) are thoughts. The bold is meant for emphasis.

Warnings: Foul Language, and maybe a bit of sexual conduct. Still don't know when that comes in.

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Chapter 2

At dinner Mizuki helped Souko get her food. "Thanks for all your help Mizuki" Souko said as the two headed back to the table where everyone was sitting.

"Why are you on crutches?" Nakatsu asked as Souko and Mizuki sat.

"Because when dim-wit over there tripped me" Souko nodded to Nakao "I sprained my ankle"

"Nobody gets away with hurting my little si…brother 'cept me" Nakatsu growled standing up

"I'm only an hour younger than you, now sit down. I'll take care of him later" Souko said taking a bite of her food.

"No, he won't get away with it and I'll make sure he knows he can't hurt you and get away with it" Nakatsu started off.

"Shuichi sit your ass back down. I'm not some little kid who always needs protection anymore. I'll take care of him on my own" Souko growled, "You won't interfere unless you want to be beat with my crutches"

The whole table stared silently at Souko, amazed at how frightening she could be when she's angry. Not wanting to find out if she really would beat him with crutches, Nakatsu retreated to his seat. "I won't put up with being called a coward. Even you know I'm very good at payback, and humiliation," she muttered finishing her food.

"I think I like him," Nanba said referring to Souko but talking to the whole group. The group laughed. "You do know that it's because I talk to you that he's doing this right?" Souko asked quietly.

"Of course. He's mad because I prefer girls over boys" Nanba said Souko nodded.

"Oh well, I know the perfect way to get some people angry at him, granted it will involve you" Souko said grinning.

"Really?" The group whispered, all but Sano were listening

"He gets mad when people talk to you, right?" Souko asked. The group nodded as she smiled devilishly. "Just think of what would happen if I were to give you a kiss, even if it were just on the cheek" she said.

"That would be mean" Mizuki said

"But it would be fun" Nakatsu replied momentarily forgetting that it was his sister's idea.

"So are you game?" Souko asked. Nanba nodded "Okay, we'll do it when the bell rings. After the kiss we'll take separate ways to get to the dorms, since I'll have to visit Dr. Umeda and get some painkillers anyway" she said. Nanba nodded again. She made it seem as if she was flirting with Nanba as they plotted.

Once the bell rang everyone got up. Nakatsu got stuck with clean-up duty as Nanba came around and helped Souko out of her seat. "Thank you Nanba-kun" Souko said once she was standing on her left foot. She had one hand on Nanba's shoulder as she grabbed her crutches with the other. "You're very kind," she said just loud so Nakao could hear from just behind Nanba.

She gently pressed her soft lips to Nanba's cheek not releasing him. Nanba, who wasn't sure why, blushed ever so slightly. Nakao saw the gesture and rage began to boil in his blood, jealousy twinkling in his eye. Souko pulled away from the pale, flushed cheek and smirked at Nakao as she started off in Nakao's direction. Nanba left in the opposite direction.

Once Nanba was out of the room Nakao slid a chair in Souko's path. She smirked "You'll have to try harder than that lover boy" she said bushing off the ground with her good foot and landing gracefully on the opposite side of the chair. "Would you really try to injure the same person twice in one day?" she asked glaring at Nakao as a few boys that were still in the room turned to see what was going on. "He's mine so back off" Nakao growled. Souko laughed. "There's a poem I wrote at my previous school that you may like to hear kid" she said, "It's very short but it's a poem all the same. It goes like this 'I'll say this once, so listen well, For jealousy will send you straight to hell. Your feeble attacks on me are such a bore, But remember this, All's fair in love and war'" she recited her poem and walked away laughing evilly. Nakao angrily frisbied a tray in her direction cursing under his breath. The tray missed its target and hit the door. "Are you trying to kill him?" one of the boys shouted at him.

"No, I was just angry" Nakao replied as Souko exited the room.

She went to the infirmary and got some painkillers. After she took them she decided she was going to visit her brother. She didn't bother knocking and walked right in. He wasn't there, but Kayashima was. "Oh, hello. I didn't know my brother had a roommate" she said bowing in greeting. The boy stayed quiet. "Do you know where Shuichi is?" she asked.

"He went to Ashiya and Sano's room" Kayashima

"I see. It's nice to meet you, I'm Souji Nakatsu" Souko said "But you can just call me Souji"

"I'm Taki Kayashima" the boy replied.

"So big brother is visiting Mizuki, eh? Would you mind if I hung out here. I kinda don't have a room yet. I planned to make Nakatsu share his bed" she said.

"You have an aura that I haven't seen before" Kayashima said

"Eh?" Souko asked confused "You can read auras?"

"Yeah, yours is whole mix of emotions though, it's hard to read" he said

"It's because I have a mix of emotions going through myself at the moment. It should be mostly despair and anger though" Souko replied "I've had a lot of that lately"

"You're a very interesting person" Kayashima replied.

"Thanks" she said smiling. Nakatsu entered the room. "What are you doing here?" he asked staring at Souko. She cocked her head at her brother and smiled sweetly. "Big brother, can I sleep with you?" she asked cutely.

"Why would I let you do that?" he asked "You haven't asked that since we were seven"

"But I don't have anywhere to stay right now. I could stay with Nanba if you would prefer" she said, she knew this would get him.

"No! Okay you can sleep in my bed with me" he sighed. Kayashima smiled as Souko hugged her brother. The two laid on the bed, Souko in her brother's arms. "Big brother" she whispered

"Yes?" he asked quietly

"Thank you" she replied as she fell asleep

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End of Chapter 2

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