Writer's Note:

Hey guys I hope you enjoyed last chapter! Things got out of hand and just plain crazy, but its okay. Hope you enjoy new chapter! R&R!

Chapter 4: Sworn Enemies

I woke up drowsily from the sound of an extremely loud bell that sounded like my alarm clock. I moaned angrily and turned in my bed and covered my ears that for some reason seemed to be covered by my hood. Since when do I wear my hood to bed? I thought to myself but decided to ignore it, as I curled my long legs closer to my skinny torso. Once feeling comfortable, I drifted off into a long sleep until another loud bell rang, and this time I realized it was my phone. I groaned angrily and suddenly opened my eyes and sat up. Revealing where I was sleeping. I was in the nurse wing at the school, and for some reason I was sitting in one of their beds. I rubbed my eyes one more time just to make sure this wasn't some sort of creepy dream. But instead I was convinced by the sound of a voice beside me, "Good morning."

I shifted my drowsy eyes towards the boy's voice that sounded eerily familiar. I narrowed my eyes at the sight of his cruel smirk. It was the guy that teased me at the tree yesterday morning. Or was it this morning? I wasn't quite sure what day it was. But it felt like years have passed since I was awake. And that scares me half to death. What makes it worse is the fact that this annoying guy is sitting at my bedside. What exactly happened last night? Or this afternoon?

"What? Don't tell me you don't recognize me?" he teased as his smirk grew even more. I just mumbled, "Why am I here? And what are you doing here?" The brunette sighed and his smirk faded away, he looked away from my unseen eyes before answering, "Well I was walking in the hallway when I took a bathroom break. Then I saw you asleep on the dirty floor. I thought you were hurt or something. So I brought you to the nurse. She said you were okay but you fainted from exhaustion and stress. It took awhile for her to figure it out because she told me she wasn't allowed to take your hood off since it was in your health records." I sighed from his long answer and felt suddenly embarrassed from my weak girly actions. But the really weird part is having him here, out of all people. "Why would you help me out? I thought you hated me?" I questioned accusingly, as he put his hand on his cheek in a daydreaming position. He furrowed his eyebrows and responded, "Just because I acted like a jerk to you doesn't mean I'm completely heartless. It doesn't matter who the hell gets hurt their life is what matters." He was looking away from me again as if his thoughts were out of my grasp, "I thought you were seriously on the verge of dying."

I guilty said, "Thanks for taking me here." Then I noticed he didn't get up to leave, so I decided I would lie back down before he tried to talk to me again. "By the way my name is, Hansuke Nakamura," he replied seriously still not getting up to leave, to my dismay. Hansuke? Doesn't that mean, "Helpful Friend"? Well, that is pretty ironic considering how he treated me who knows how many days ago. I sighed, still just wanting to go back to bed, then again I still didn't know what day it was so I guess there was no other choice in the matter so I stated, "What day is it today?" I didn't dare look over my shoulder to hear his reaction. He responded, "You slept overnight, so today is Tuesday." I was asleep for a whole day? Wow. I guess I really was stressed out, but there was a pretty good reason, Ryuu got seriously mad yesterday. I guess I literally had no friends. Now I don't even want to step foot in the S.A. so what am I supposed to do? I guess this school was just like the others after all…

I glanced at Hansuke once more. I hope I won't do it again. Thank god his dark brown eyes were focused elsewhere. His dark brown hair looked messy as if he stayed up late to wait for me, and his eyes looked tired. I noticed that he looked pretty handsome now that he wasn't insulting me and his appearance seemed young, and kind compared to what I thought before. I shifted into a comfortable position in my bed, curling up my legs against my chest. I questioned, "How long have you been here anyways?" Hansuke made a funny noise before answering, "Um… I guess I stayed overnight. I sort of lost track of time. I got out of classes too, so I didn't mind."

"You shouldn't have done that," I said quietly.

Silence…

I hated the feeling.

I really just wanted him to leave, but it was better than actually facing Ryuu. I would rather be insulted again than dealing with Ryuu. He would be too disgusted to even look at me.

More silence.

I guess it was pretty awkward for him to be sitting there after me telling him he should have left me here. Though he won't leave. Which doesn't make any sense. Maybe he is nicer than he seems? Who knows? " I'm still going to ace the exam, just so you know. I don't want you to faint when you find out that you aren't in the S.A," Hansuke replied out of nowhere. I glanced at him, "Who said I wanted to be in the S.A?" He laughed at my reaction, "I could tell pretty easily with you acting so excited about it during class." I sighed, and shifted to face him, "So you were looking at me during class?" He shrugged in response, his eyes wandering to my unseen eyes, "You are a new student, everyone was staring anyways." I rolled my eyes, "Trust me, I already know that. Plus even if I did want to do it, I think I decided to give up, so I really don't care." Ouch. It sort of hurt to actually admit it. The only reason I was happy about this whole school, was taken away from me. It did hurt.

Hansuke's face faltered, "What do you mean? Come on, you have to at least try! Everyone tries to do it even if they think they won't win." I turned away from him in response, and he just sighed. A moment passed of silence, and for a second I thought he left. I felt sort of worried that something happened to him so I glanced right when Hansuke stated, "Well, I guess you're not smart enough then," with the same smirk on his pale face. A shiver ran through my spine at the sight of him, so I glanced away from him. After taking a small breath I replied, "I am way smarter than you! There is no way I can lose to you!" He smiles, "Oh, really? Then whoever gets into the S.A. gets to tell the loser to do whatever they want!" I sprang upwards so I was in a sitting position, and I furrowed my eyebrows, "Deal! And you will be so ashamed when I get in and you start running into the bathroom crying!"

Challenge accepted.

Hansuke grinned in response and he rambled on about how I would be crying and would end up doing whatever he wanted. We were sworn enemies now. Rivals. Whatever you want to call us, we were that. But the feeling of this felt as if I could seriously win and do this, he was giving me more determination than I had before. I admit, I gave him a little credit to this feeling. His eyes lit brightly from the morning sun's rays from the nearby window. "You can call me Hansuke. And from now on, we are enemies, you got that?!" he exclaimed, practically beaming from the excitement. I remained my normal cool self and stated, "Fine. Call me Amy." Hansuke smiled and took out his hand for me to shake, and I gripped it tightly for a moment before letting go. Hansuke's face faltered for a moment, but it must have been my imagination because the next thing I new he was standing at the door.

He turned his head at me before leaving, "If I win, you will do whatever I want, right?" I nodded, wondering where he was going with this. Hansuke smiled for some unknown reason, "Then be ready to take that hood of yours off. Cause I'm telling you, that request will be on the top of my list." I gasped in surprise and automatically pulled my dark hood further down my face, before he shut the door behind him softly.

I was alone. And, well it was a million times quieter then before. The nurse decided to walk in, the one that apparently treated me last night, and I thanked her before she told me I could go home since my parents were 'worried.' Though I seriously doubt that. I put on a small smile and promised her I would head home, since that was probably the best option I had. Plus, I could get some more time to study for the exam. There is no way in hell I'm showing that idiot what I look like just for him to insult me all over again. I was walking on the grassy grounds when someone placed their hand on my shoulder. Startled, I gasped and turned quickly around, jumping several feet away from the person, who wasn't even Ryuu.

Not that I expected him to be there or something.

The boy looked a little mysterious and had a smug look on his face. He was really tall, and had dark brown hair, and wore the white uniform Ryuu wore. Oh, great this must be one of his friends. I really didn't want to be yelled at right now. Especially since Ryuu was already mad enough at me already. I held my arms close to me, thinking being near him was causing me a reminder of the day before. I could faintly see Ryuu torn face, and furrowed eyebrows.

God. I was getting flashbacks. And NO ONE gets flashbacks.

The guy smiled at me and I just took another step away from him. "Hey. Don't worry I'm not here to hurt you," he said in a soothing tone. My tensed shoulders relaxed a little and he continued, "I'm worried about Ryuu. And um… I wanted to ask you some questions about him." I raised my eyebrow, but the guy looked seriously worried so I answered, "Sure I'll answer your questions."

"Great," he said as his frown turned into a small smile.

I really had no clue what I was getting myself into. Maybe going home and studying was a better idea. Whatever the case, I probably will end up regretting this.

Hell, I have a bad feeling about this.

Writer's Note:

Sorry it's so short but I haven't finished this in forever and right now I just want to submit it as it is! So hopefully you guys can enjoy the little bit of progression made in the story. R&R! It would mean a lot if you tell me what you think, or what you will think would happen next! Also, you can ask to include whatever you like!