Chapter Thirteen

TSUCHIYA'S POV

I had to stay in bed all day. I was too bruised and hurt to move much. I wonder what would happen if the others found out about last night. I just don't want Kimberly to find out. Suddenly, I hear knocking on the apartment door.

I get up and slowly walk to the door. While I was walking, I yelled, "COMING!"

Once I got to the door and opened it, I wish I hadn't. Standing there is Nessie and Kimberly. I hear Kimberly gasp when she sees me.

I sigh.

KIMBERLY'S POV

When Tsuchiya opens the door, I gasp when I see all the bruises and cuts. I couldn't believe what Nessie told me is true.

~~~Flashback~~~

Nessie walks over to me and taps my shoulder. It was the end of the day, and everyone had left. She said, "We need to talk."

I nod and follow her to the back of the school. I ask, "What's wrong, Nessie?"

She sighs and said, "I think you should know something. Tsuchiya followed you home last night and got beat up. He was protecting you from some bad guys. We should go see him."

I stand there in shook. There is no way she is talking about the Tsuchiya from are class. "Are you sure your talking about Tsuchiya?"

A voice from behind me says, "She is talking about Tsuchiya. He's staying at my apartment."

We both look behind me and see Shin. I tilt my head slightly. "Why is he at your apartment?"

Shin scoffs. "He can't go home in his condition."

I nod and look back at Nessie. There stood Ryu beside her. I jump in surprise. "When did you get here, Ryu?"

He smirks. "I've been here the whole time. I need to explain something to you."

I nod for him to continue. He sighs. "Tsuchiya doesn't like to be told what to do because of his father. His father was the type to leave for months or years on end. However, when he came home he expected everyone to act according to his rules."

I nod and turn to Shin. Before I could ask where his aprtment was, he handed me a piece of paper with the address.

~~~Flashback Ends~~~

After that, Nessie accompanied me to Shin's apartment where we now stood. Nessie said, "Let us in, Tsuchiya."

Tsuchiya nodded and stepped to the side so we could go in. We all went into the living room and sat down. Nessie said, "You have a lot to explain."

Tsuchiya looked confused. I smirk because I know where this is going.