Hey readers! How's it going for everyone? Here's chapter 5 of Crossing Paths =) An equal number of people wanted me to finish my story, "With You", first and then "Unexpected Love". Should I just do a chapter for all the stories in turns? Like "Crossing Paths" first and then "With You" and then "Unexpected Love". Hope you're okay with that.

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X-x-Flashback of Chapter 4-x-X

"I'm going this way. See you later," I called out turning to the right. My ring tone played. I reached for the cell phone in my tote bag. When I took the cell out, the key came out as well resulting it to fall to the ground. A piece of string must've clung to the set of keys and the cell phone.

I checked who it was. Nadeshiko. I'll call her later. I reached down but Tsukiyomi-san got there first.

"Thanks," I said as my hand reached out. He didn't hand it back. He stared at the lock.

"Um…"

"Is this lock yours?" he asked.

"Yea," I answered. I snatched the lock out of his hand since it didn't look like he was going to give it back. "Later!"

As I was walking, my phone vibrated. A text message. From who though? I flipped it opened. It's from… I gasped. I quickly opened the message.

Hinamori-san, it's been 3 years and we still haven't found any clues. We are thinking about giving up. However, we will try the best to our limits.

I snapped the phone shut. Tears streamed down my face.

X-x-End of Flashback-x-X

Trouble Always Follows

Beginning of School Year

Amu's POV

"Kya! It's the group, "Catching Hearts"! I want their autographs!"

"She's so pretty!"

"Damn, that pink head is hot…"

"I prefer and the blonde one with two pig tails."

"The short girl is cute."

"Guys, shut up. It's obviously the one with purple hair!"

"No, you guys listen. The one with pig tails tied up with ribbons is the cutest one."

Screams were heard throughout the hallway. First day of college and already people are screaming their heads off. Well, what did I expect? Quiet girls and boys walking down the hallways ignoring popular idols that are right next to them? I sighed and hurried down the long hallway with my friends.

Once we got out of that cramped, narrow place, I started complaining.

"We should have gotten homeschooled or something!"

"Amu, relax. If it goes to an extent where the students are like toppling over us or something for our autographs, they'll be in big trouble," Rima explained.

"Yea, but—"

"No buts, Amu-chi! It's better to be social then stuck in your apartment right?"

I sighed giving in. "I guess you're right."

"Just one thing though…" I started.

"Oi! Hinamori!" an all too familiar voice hollered.

"…why are they here?!" I whispered loudly.

"They can go wherever they want. This college isn't reserved for everybody besides them," Nadeshiko said.

"Hey Kukai! What's up?" Yaya shouted back. I saw the 5—no…4?—boys make their way over.

"Hey. Who knew we would be at the same school?" Kukai inquired. I rolled my eyes.

"Hey, Amu-chan."

"Hi, Nagihiko." I smiled at him.

"Hello, Amu-chan."

"Hey, Tadase-kun!" I greeted. He gave me his charming, princely smile that would make anyone melt…including me. We chatted for another few minutes and then parted to our own ways. I had two classes in which none of my friends were in. It sometimes stinks being one of the smart girls in your group.

"Hi, Hinamori-san!"

"Can I get your autograph?"

I groaned. To make matters worse, fangirls and fanboys were everywhere.

But how come there are only 4 of them when I spoke with them? Shouldn't there be one more person? Tsukiyomi-san maybe? Hmm…that's weird.

Arms wrapped around my waist and something rested on my left shoulder. I let out a squeak. Oh great. I bet you all my money that it's that pervert. I saw people staring at us.

"Kya! It's Tsukiyomi Ikuto! He's so freakin' hot!"

"I still can't believe they go to my college!"

"And don't they look so cute together??"

"Yea but I want to be with Ikuto-kun!"

"Hands off on Amu-chan! She's mine."

Oh great. Demands everywhere.

"You're very comfortable, Amu."

Blood rushed up to my face. "W-Who gave you the permission to call me by my first name?"

"No one," he replied, probably smirking as well. I tried pulling his arms from my waist but he's too strong. I sighed heavily. I stomped on Tsukiyomi-san's foot making him loosen his arms. I took the chance to get away from his grasp.

"Stop doing that, Tsukiyomi-san," I said coldly. His eyes were wide but he then grinned widely.

"Why are you so formal? Just call me Ikuto. After all, we are going to be working together aren't we?"

"No and if you'll excuse me, I have to go to class. I don't want to be late on my first day." I brushed past him and went onto my class.

"See you very soon!" I heard him shout. What did he mean by that? I was bombarded with more screaming girls and boys trying to get my attention. Ah! I'm going to be late! I practically ran to my next class.

Before I opened the door, I took a deep breath to calm myself. I opened the door and screams filled the room.

"Yes! I'm so lucky to be in this class!"

"Sit next to me!"

"No, me!"

"Shut up, she is going to sit next to me!"

What a ruckus. Most of these students look older than me. I don't think there are many first years here. Mostly juniors and seniors. Actually, I think I'm the only first year here. I skipped 3 math grades and a few individuals have but they are in another class. This sucks.

"Settle down class."

I looked towards the teacher in front of his desk. He had light messy, brown—almost orange—hair. Average height, has glasses, looks like those nerdy and innocent teachers. He walked over to me.

"Sorry for the commotion, Himamori-san. I'm Nikaidou-sensei." Hima?! An angry vein popped in my head. I smiled widely.

"It's Hinamori, Nikaidou-sensei. And I'm very sorry for being late."

"That is quite alright. And please sit next to Tsukiyomi-san right there," he instructed. What the—? Why is he in my class?! Or better yet, how did he get here before me?

"See you very soon!"

My teeth gritted. Jerk. "Um, sensei, I won't be able to sit there. Isn't there another spot somewhere?"

"Sorry, Himamori-san. That's the only seat left." Another angry vein popped. I marched my way to the back of the room and stopped next to my seat. (A/N: in case you're wondering, the class is arranged like this: 2 students get one black table and there are 3 rows of 4. Kinda like in Twilight! :D) Tsukiyomi-san clearly looked smug.

"Why hello, Amu. Didn't know you were in my class," he said.

"Don't emphasize my name and I'm pretty sure you already knew. And how did you know that I was in your class?!"

"I have my resources."

I rolled my eyes and sat down "This is so stupid," I muttered.

"I rather like this," he commented.

I glared at his smug face. "Don't talk and let's make this easier for the both of us. Capiche?"

He didn't answer. Just smirked. Grr…someday, I'm gonna kill him for doing this!!

X-x-End of School-x-X

"How did your day at school went, Amu-chan?"

"Perfect, Nadeshiko," I answered, faking a smile with sparkles all behind me. It was the end of the day and we 5 girls were heading home. All of us decided not to get a dorm at the college since my apartment and their houses were really near here. All of them live with their families except for me.

"I had a lot of fun!" Yaya butted in. "What about yours, Rima-tan?"

"Just the usual. Slaves at my side and such."

I sweatdropped. How typical. "How about yours, Utau?"

"Okay," she replied.

"Where do you guys want to go today?" I asked.

"Shopping," Utau stated.

"Same here," everyone else replied.

"Ok, let's go then!" I cheered.

After Shopping; 9:00

"Nadeshiko, you can just drop me off over here. My apartment is like 5 minutes away. Thanks for the ride!" I got off the car and started walking.

"Amu-chan! Be careful because the number of burglars and people being kidnapped have risen," she warned. "Call me when you get home okay?"

"Ok. Bye Nadeshiko!"

I resumed walking.

"…the number of burglars and people being kidnapped have risen."

Should I be afraid? Very. My knees are shaking but I won't get abducted or mugged right? Right?! I groaned in frustration. I soon stood right in front of a dark alley. I peered in the thin alley. I didn't see anything weird or suspicious… I continued walking forward.

Until I was pulled back. I let out a scream but was soon muffled by a hand covering my mouth. I struggled but the person, I assume it's a man, dragged me into the alleyway. I bit his finger as hard as I could, making him howl in pain.

"HELP!!!!" I screamed.

"Shut up, girly!" He covered my mouth once again. I kept on screaming even though it was futile. I kept on moving to give him a hard time trying to hold me in place. I elbowed him in the stomach but that didn't work. Shit, shit, shit, shit! What did I get myself into?! I should've asked Nadeshiko to drive me home!

He then rammed me into the wall. I shrieked in pain but it came out as a loud muffle. I bit his hand again but he didn't let go. He took of the thin jacket I was wearing. No! His hand went under my spaghetti strap and explored my bare skin. A shiver was left after his touch. Memories soon came flooding into my head. I bit him as hard as I could and he finally let go.

"Help!!"

He shut me up once more by pushing me against the wall. Ow, my head really hurts… His body was pressed against mine making me vulnerable.

A heavy force was off my back. My knees buckled. What the—? I heard a grunt and a groan. I looked in front of me and saw the man who had almost raped me. Who had helped me? I turned around slowly and found a tall man. He knelt down in front of me.

"Are you ok?" a low voice asked.

"Ik-Iku-to?" I whispered. The pain was finally getting to my head and body. I leaned forward and was falling. But into Ikuto's lap. Some warm covered my body and I was lifted off from the ground. A warm hand touched my cheek. I leaned towards the warmth and soon blacked out.

End of Chapter

Did you like that, readers? Hope you did!! I'll be working on the second chapter of "With You" next so I hope you readers are excited! Well, "Crossing Paths" is on this computer and my new computer finally got fixed! Yay! On that, is "Unexpected Love" and on my laptop (not mine but whatever) is "With You".

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