Ash: So here it is! I know it's a little boring, and sorry for not writing for so long! I had loads to do during Lunar New Year and all, with loads and loads of schoolwork, but thanks for the views! This story is certainly going to include some random battle scene. :D

Rima: o.O What are you talking about, X-eggs?

Ash: ... Yeah. What's your point, Rima?

Nagi: Certainly, what's your point? ^_^

Rima: You should stop that.. It's creeping me out. ¬¬

Ash: O-okay. I d-don't own shugo c-chara or any of it's characters... I have no idea what else to say. Gomen!

Rima's Pov

''This is stupid. I don't wanna go..'' My parents were fighting again, so they didn't hear me. My mother did not want me to go. Father, however, had other ideas.

''She has to! Do you want her to stay like this forever?''

''I already stopped picking her up! Isn't it enough?''

''It was only for YOUR own benefit! Have you ever thought about how she is going to be when she's grown up?''

I walked back to my room, my tears almost welling up. Why? Why are they always fighting like this? It's not supposed to happen. They say funny faces are stupid. Maybe they are, but I only wanted to see them smile. I stalked up the stairs, entered my room, and slammed the door shut, startling both of them. Father, seething with rage, blamed mother for not disciplining me. Idiots. They are idiots. I lay heavily on my bed, ready to go to sleep. It had been a weird day, and tomorrow was going to be the camp's start. At least I didn't have to stay here. I don't want to. I don't want to listen to another fight.

After rolling in my bed for at least two hours, I couldn't sleep. They kept fighting, as though they were not tired at all. I hugged my pillow, tears welling up again. This time, I let them go freely. Kusu-kusu was asleep, so she didn't hear, which I was glad for. I let the tears wet my pillow. It wasn't like I was going to sleep too much tonight, anyway...

XOXOXO

I barely slept a wink last night. I sighed, lugging on my suit case. Seiyo Elementary was only a few steps away, and it was a Saturday, so we had to report at 10 a.m., but it was still too early. As I walked on, I thought about my parent's fight last night. I would much rather be a crossdresser than live with the two of them. Like a certain crossdresser with two charas... My eyes suddenly widened, and I shut my eyes, trying to stop the tears from leaking. He is not better than me. He can't be.

''Rima-chan! Are you early now?'' Nagihiko asked with a smirk. Just then, i opened my eyes, the tears falling like crystals. ''R-rima?'' He sounded so shocked, so concerned... What is with me today? I ignored him, walking slowly to the hall, the silent tears falling. It wasn't like he should care for me, or that I should acknowledge him. I used a hand, wiped off my remaining tears, and stopped crying. Crying is stupid.. I think? Walking on, I finally saw that the clock read 10:03. I was late.

Normal Pov

Nagihiko looked down, sadness glazing over his eyes. Did I make her cry? He hoped not. He hated seeing her cry, seeing her so.. vulnerable. Rima reached the room, she sat down quietly, not wanting people to notice her. Things didn't go as planned, however.

''Mashiro-san? Can you please arrive earlier next time?'' Nikaidou looked at her, his eyes twitching. This is gonna be bad. Just then, Nagihiko burst through the door, panting heavily, one hand pulling on his blue suitcase, the other with a small, brown paper bag. He looked up to see everyone staring at him, as he cursed under his breath. It was the second time in a week. He then walked calmly to sit at the back, walking past Rima. Rima was still caught in shock, and only sat after Nagihiko did.

XOXOXO

After finishing the briefing, the class rose and began walking toward the bus. Everyone was to sit with their roommate for the week, so Nagi and Rima had to sit together. When they went in, Nikaidou and another teacher- Ichigi, Rima recalled- gave each student a pack of biscuits, with cream filling, before they ate at their cabins. Right after they sat down, Rima threw hers at Nagihiko. (Nagi's face: -.- )

''What did you do that for?''

'' I don't want it. Plus, you're annoying. Eating them will help you talk less.'' Rima looks away, clearly firm in her judgement. Nagihiko, looking away, sighed.

''Why do you always take me as your enemy?'' He murmured. Rima heard it though, and she said even more softly, such that no one can hear. Because.. Because I l-... Her eyes widened. What was I about to say? This is weird... Why am I like that lately? I can't stand it...

Rima gave a small yawn, and started reading another one of her mangas solemnly. Nagihiko, looking at her, softened his eyes. Clutching the paper bag he had even more tightly, he looked out the window. What could he do? He felt guilty about Rima crying, even if it might not be his fault...

He sighed, took out his headphones- they looked just like those he gains when chara-changed with rhythm- and started listening to music. It took a while, but about an hour later, he was lulled to sleep..

XOXOXO

Nagihiko felt a soft thud on his right shoulder. Something that felt like velvet drapes fell on his arm, and he felt like staying. He knew, however, he had to see what it was. He didn't know what was happening, still half asleep... His eyes blinked open, still bleary from sleep. He felt sore, and wanted to stretch, but warmth was beginning to seep to him, and the weight made him not want to move, unless he knew what it was. As his vision cleared, he tilted his head to the left slightly, seeing curled tawny locks from someone. His eyes widened, and he started to worry. Why is she on my shoulder? He heard a gentle breath escape through Rima's lips, and determined she was asleep. He tried to use his free arm to move her head away, but unexpectedly...

Nagi's Pov

Her tiny arms wrapped around mine, and a soft moan came from her lips, as she murmured softly.

''Don't leave..''

I was stunned, and relaxed my arm, moving my free hand to her shoulder. As soon as I touched her, though, Rima's eyes darted open, and she looked about frantically, as though looking for a witness that I had just violated her. What the heck?

She glared at me, then pulled me closer to her by jerking my arm, and whispered in my ear. Her lips brushed gently against it, and I had to use my will to not flinch.

''No one saw that, so do NOT let anyone know, you hear me?'' It sounded so much like a threat, but not really. Just then, Ichigi used the microphone to announce that we had reached our destination. Students piled out in a single file, and I wanted to, too, but Rima stayed on her seat. I gave her a gentle push on her back reflexively, and she turned back in surprise and annoyance. ''What?''

''Go on, we're here. Midget.'' I replied with a smirk.

''I know. I have eyes, purple-haired freak.'' She looked nonchalant. As soon as the last of them were ahead of her, she hopped off, not looking at me. Maybe she's angry at me...

I clutched at the bag again. It had something inside, something I want to give her, to cheer her up.. So why am I hesitating?

Ash: Hey guys, Sorry for not writing for so long. I was sorta grounded, so this is as much... x] I'm so sorry! D: This is the most I can come up with right now..

Rima: So how can you use the computer to publish this? o.O

Ash: Aheheh... I h-hacked into the... computer?

Rima: Aaaaand?

Nagi: R-rima...

Ash: I'm a bad influence. :[

Rima: Good girl.. Now go do your homework. :D

Ash: Okie... Can I use the computer also? :3

Rima: NO! x]