Chapter 8 is up! Please enjoy! And sorry to disappoint ^_^v

Recap:

Face slightly flushed, I quickly dried the dishes giving them to Kuroko who put them back. Comfortable silence filled the kitchen, glancing at Kuroko from the corner of my eyes; I instantly averted them seeing him looking intently at me. "Hanako-san can I tell you something?" Kuroko told me out of the blue, surprised I looked at him before nodding quickly "Of course Kuroko-kun, you can trust me." I reassured, he looked at me for a moment "You see—"

Chapter 8

"You see—" he didn't get to finish as he was interrupted by Murasakibara entering. "Hana-chin do we have sweets?~" Murasakibara drawled boredly before seeing us together, something flashed in his eye but it was quickly gone, maybe I'm just imagining things.

"Gomen, Murasakibara-kun, but we ran out already." I told him apologetically "Eeh~ that's too bad, maybe you could come with me tomorrow to buy some?~" he asked me with a pouting face that I can't resist, "Fine." I said defeatedly, he made a sound of agreement before leaving. Kuroko just looked at the two of us with an emotionless look "What were supposed to say Kuroko-kun?" I questioned but he just shook his head telling me maybe next time. 'What was he supposed to say?'

*LATER AT THE SLEEPOVER*

The four of them; Haruko, Hanako, Satsuki and Miyuki were watching movies, they agreed that after watching they will start with the make overs. Soon the movie is finished, they started the make overs in small chatter, the subject was changed from hobbies to how the three; namely Hanako, Haruko and Miyuki, met. "Ne~ Haru-chan, Hana-chan how did three of you became friends?" Satsuki asked, obviously leaving Miyuki out to irritate her, and is already working if the vein from her forehead is obvious. "Well, it's a long story…" Haruko trailed off while scratching the back of her head, "Don't worry we have time!~" Satsuki said cheerfully. "Well here it goes…" Haruko breathed.

*FLASHBACK: 2 YEARS FROM THE PRESENT*

Haruko's P.O.V

Blowing the bubble gum, it popped then I chewed it again before picking a piece of a paper to put my gum then threw the paper with gum. 'Stupid teacher, I just put some gum on her chair and she gives me detention just because I was chewing some gum. At least it was amusing' I thought chuckling to myself.

I was a good student until something happened to change my views, Hanako, Miyuki and I were in the same class, but I already knew Miyuki beforehand, I never bothered to get to know anyone. I was alone. Always alone. Until one day, something happened, I never expected it but I always want it. For someone to accept me.

I was walking to school after my father stopped beating me, my ribs ached and full of bruises, my right cheek was swollen and bleeding from the cut of my father's ring. It wasn't noticeable from the bangs that covered half of my face. I entered the room and as expected, no one noticed me, except her, Takeda Hanako. But I just ignored her, and didn't notice her eyes flickering to my face before frowning. Class started with the usual drone of the teacher, but I again the usual I just tuned her off and looking out the window, soon it was lunch time. I was about to pack my bags and leave when I noticed someone going my way.

It was Takeda, once she's in front of me I asked. "What do you want?" I asked her coldly, calmly looking at her, "Shiroyuki-san, can I talk to you for a minute?" she asked, and I was surprised her voice didn't waver in the slightest, usually they would be nervous. "Hurry up." "Outside please?" she said before leading me to an empty classroom and put the bag she was holding on the desk. "Spit it out, I have things to do and places to be." I told her coldly, annoyance slipping through my voice.

"Shiroyuki-san I noticed that you always have a scar or bruises in you that always looks new, what happened?" she asked softly. "That's none of your damn business!" I snapped at her glaring. "Okay, I won't ask again but please sit down so I can treat your wounds." She said softly while looking at me with warm eyes. "I can take care of myself, don't bother me anymore and don't tell anyone about this." I told her threateningly, about to walk out when a hand clasp my arm, stopping me. I looked behind me and at her to see she was looking at me pleadingly. "Please." She said, voice softer than before, I reluctantly sat down and looked anywhere but her.

"You know, I always notice you, but I just never went to you because I thought you would be fine, but I guess I was wrong. I want us to restart; I want to be your friend. I'm Takeda Hanako, nice to meet you." She bowed as soon as she finished dressing my wound. I looked at her contemplating whether to accept or not, finally I sighed looking to the side "Shiroyuki Haruko, I guess it nice to meet you too." I blushed not used to saying it. She smiled at me before calling my name. "Let's go back to class, Haru-chan." I blushed before yelling at her to not get used to it.

After that I began to become less cold and smiling a lot at her, Miyuki also joined us, thus the three of us became unseparateable (sp?). I got used to her calling me Haru, and I began calling her Hana. I was and still is thankful that she became my friend. 'I guess the quote was right "Sometimes you put walls not to keep people out, but to see who cares enough to break them down." And you Takeda Hanako cares enough to break them down, thank you.'

*FLASHBACK END*

"Wow that was so wonderful. You weren't always this cheerful after all." Satsuki remarked winking to show she was joking. "Hahaha, I guess so" Haruko just laughed it off, the four of them continued to do the others hair, while looking at the braided hairs, they played some games, watch movies again until they were tired. They decided that they will left the hair as it is, to make it their hairstyles tomorrow and go shopping after they tended the boys.

Suddenly a thought struck Satsuki as they were about to go to sleep, "Oh Haru-chan, question. What happened to have you suddenly changing your views? If you don't mind me asking." Satsuki added before looking at Haruko who seemed to be staring off into space. Waving her hands in front of Haruko, she felt guilty for asking, she was about to open her mouth when she was cut off by Haruko who seemed okay now. "Oh, it just… you see—"

Bwahahaha that's a cliffhanger again, ooh I think I love giving cliffhanger's it's so much fun! Anyways Happy Valentine to all of you thank you for reading and review will be much appreciated!

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