But he couldn't go all out on them, they might hurt her.

"What's amatter big guy? You just gonna let your girl enjoy us for a while?" the leader jeered towards him. Sado felt something inside him snap. His eyes lusted over with an evil look. Karin's eyes widened, suddenly scared a little for her attackers, but it was gone as soon as she felt the hand climbing her thigh.

Sado looked at her directly, calmly, and said "I'm not going to move a foot." She saw his hand twitch to the left, a move missed by the boys because they weren't as aware of him as she was. Her eyes became defiant again. Her left foot came up and stomped hard on the boy behind her then up again into his privates. He collapsed, and Karin spun around into a round-house kick into the other one's chest.

She coughed and sputtered, the knife had slipped when she was turning. She clapped a hand over it and looked around for Sado. He was standing a few yards away, the other boys in a moaning heap at his feet. Some of their arms were broken, others had bloody faces. She stumbled towards him, her vision was getting blurry, the scent of blood sending her head into a horrible spin.

Sado caught Karin before she fell. After examining the wound, he set her down and took out a bandage from his bag. He wrapped it gently, threw his bag over his shoulder, and picked her up bridal style. It was going to be a long walk home.

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Ichigo and Rukia were gone when he arrived, but Yuzu and her dad were still up waiting. Karin's dad had gotten friendlier as time went on, though he was still wary of Sado. He came out to greet them, saw Karin's limp figure, and rushed over.

"What happened?!" He yelled, pulling her away from Sado. She whimpered. Yuzu ran out, looking scared.

"We got jumped on the way home. The wound isn't very deep, but it will need cleaning. I'm sorry, I tried to help her before they could do anything…" he said quietly, sinking into the couch. Yuzu's expression softened, but her Dad was still glaring.

"Daddy, go clean Karin's neck. I will talk to him." She looked at him firmly. Then she went to sit beside Sado. "It's going to be ok. Dad will get her cleaned up and she will be fine. Karin's not really good with blood, so she just fainted. It's really no big deal." She put her hand on his shoulder. Sado only nodded.

Yuzu left him there, not daring to talk again until he knew for himself that she was going to be ok. Walking into the clinic, she saw her dad, gently swabbing Karin's neck. He was mumbling to himself.

"He was right, it isn't deep. But still, she shouldn't have a scratch on her. If I found out he did this I'm going to-"

"DAD!" Yuzu yelled, furious. He shrunk back from her. "YOU KNOW PERFECTLY WELL HE WOULD NEVER HURT HER! You are just being over-protective. And look, it isn't bad at all, and Karin's coming around now." And indeed she was.

Karin sat up and looked around. She was at the clinic? How did---oh wait. Sado must have carried her.

"You ok sis?" Yuzu asked, helping her sit up.

"What? Oh, yeah, I'm fine. It doesn't even hurt. Where is Sado? Is he hurt too?" She asked fervently. Yuzu shushed her.

"He's fine, there isn't a scratch on him. He in the living room, c'mon. And dad," she said, glaring back towards him, "No more of this crap you have been saying, or you will have to cook for yourself for a month." His face went pale, but he nodded and sighed.

Sado stood up as soon as he saw Karin in the doorway. She ran into his arms, and he held her hard. Yuzu cleared her throat, a smile on her face.

"Anyone hungry?" she asked lightly as they broke apart, blushing.

"Uh, yeah. Thanks Yuzu." Sado said, taking Karin's hand and following Yuzu to the kitchen. They ate in mostly silence, Yuzu talking about everything he missed in the year he was gone.

"Well, I'm going to bed. You can stay in Ichigo's room, Sado. I made the bed for you. Goodnight." Yuzu left them alone. When they finished, Karin washed the dishes and put them away. Sado came up behind her and hugged her, his face burying into her hair.

They stayed like that for a while, just enjoying being together. But when Karin yawned he led her to her room, kissed her forehead, and headed to Ichigo's room. Karin watched him until he was gone then changed into her pajamas and crawled into bed with Yuzu. They were both older, sure, but they still were more comfortable sleeping together than across the room from each other.

Karin sat awake, thinking, for maybe two hours. She was trying to make up the courage to sneak into Sado's room. But she knew if she was caught, Dad would never let her see him again. She finally just threw the covers off of her, her decision set. Yuzu rolled over sleepily. Karin was more quiet as she sneaked to the door.

"I slipped dad a sleeping pill y'know." Yuzu whispered quietly. Karin froze. "So there really isn't a chance of getting caught, he won't be up till about noon tomorrow." Karin looked back at her only sister fondly.

"Thank you sis, love you."

"Love you too Karin. Have a good night." She said to her as she slipped out. Yuzu rolled back over and had only one thought before she fell back asleep.

Maybe I should get a boyfriend too.

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Ok ok, I know it took a long time. I'm sorry! *cowers from angry readers* But I promise it will get good. Now here is the thing. I am going to write two versions of the next part. Those who are not 'mature' content lovers, there will be a sweet one for you, then of course the lemon! *rubs hands together happily* Please review, thanks to everyone who added this story to their favorites, you people keep me going. Loves ya all! I'm outtie, peace.