Authors Note: I wanted to keep this portion below that I wrote many years ago. They were the people I was grateful and appreciative of so I want to keep this memory alive, thus:

Before I begin my second chapter I would like to THANK SO MUCH loveutillurdead for being my first review. Also Jaz-147 and book of eternity for favoring my story. Just for that Ima update every Friday. Once again thanks so much, and hope you like this chapter I made it extra long for you guys!

Chapter 2

"I-I have to go" I said running out the double doors. I couldn't think, I felt like I couldn't breathe and my body moved on its own. I could hear foot-steps running after me. There's no way I'm talking to him, to any of them, I don't have anything to say. I want to be left alone. I stopped when I hit an alley. I clutched my knees out of breath, I don't think they're following me anymore. Then I realized I was still wearing my maid outfit and I lost my claw clip somewhere along the way. It was the only one I had and it was my favorite. And I left Yuki?! Oh no, I feel like a jerk now I banged my head on the wall grumbling. This is the worst.

Oliver's P.O.V.

Mai ran away. Why would Mai run away? It's been 5 years, but I hadn't expected her to change so drastically. Her hair was down her back, her face had matured along with her curved body, but she seemed a bit underweight. She had slight bags under her eyes and she just looked tired. Yet, she looked beautiful. Which way did she turn? Where could she have gone? Did she not want to see me that badly? I lost sight of her. I need to find her but once I reached her what would I say? I sighed lightly I didn't think she hated me so much.

Mai's P.O.V.

I need to get home, I'll make it up to Yuki later. I peeked out the alley making sure the coast was clear before booking it to the bus stop. It was going to pass in just another 5 minutes. Before I could run out someone pulled me in by my waist. "what the.." I trailed off to lock eyes with a man I didn't know. "What are you doing here all alone beautiful?" Trying to contain the fear I pushed as hard as I could. "Get off me"

"mmm you smell good, why don't we have some fun here? Is this your usual spot?" he grinned a disgusting smile. "I'm not that kind of person, I'm warning you. Back off!" I started yelling and kicking.

"Stop playing hard to get!" he yelled back raising a hand at me. I flinched and turned to run. He pulled me back by my hair causing me to yelp lightly. Now I was facing the wall as the man pressed his body against my back groping my bare behind. "S-stop" my voice cracked, tears spilling over. It felt like there was a massive gust of wind, then nothing was touching me anymore. I turned quickly to see Houshou plummeting this guy to the ground. I could see blood forming on his fists. I just stood there paralyzed, sacred, and shocked. Tears rolled freely, and I didn't bother to wipe any away. An arm gently tapped my shoulder, "Are you ok?"

"T-this wouldn't have happened if you didn't show up!" I was so angry. "This wouldn't have happened if you left me alone" I muttered turning around locking eyes with Oliver. I was so embarrassed. I look like a fool wearing this stupid outfit and I look so weak crying. All my insecurities amplified with this man in front of me. Again I started running. I just want to go home and forget about all of this. A hand grabbed me and I instinctively pulled away. "L-leave me alone!" I was so cornered and scared that I started hyperventilating. "Mai, you're in no condition to walk home or take the bus. At least let me drive you home" Oliver spoke so softly holding out a hand towards me. I shook my head wanting nothing to do with him.

"Please Mai" Ayako said bridging the gap. In her warm embrace I buckled my knees and cried somewhat hysterically. She pat my back softly and said everything would be alright. Even if I didn't believe her, it felt warm, it felt safe. I hugged her tightly with all my might. I hadn't had a hug since, well since I last saw everyone. I didn't know how desperately I needed this. Maybe a few minutes passed, I wasn't sure until I pulled myself off her and mumbled a sorry. This is so embarrassing. My face held a soft frown and I murmured, "I want to go home now". Everyone silently walked me over to Oliver's car. Oliver held the door open for me and I let him buckle me in. "We'll see you later Mai" Ayako smiled softly. I nodded in her direction and we were off. It was an uncomfortable silence for me, but I was too tired to care much. I simply closed my eyes and said, "I live off XX Station"

He didn't reply but seemed to know where he was going. I figured just as much being a genius and all. I felt the car stand to a halt and opened my eyes. I was home. I unbuckled myself and before I could leave the car he spoke.

"I'm sorry for all the trouble I caused you today"

He was apologizing to me? A cold blooded narcissist like him? But it made no difference to me if he apologized or not. "Please don't contact me again" I said leaving the car. I gave a short bow and ran up the steps to the door fishing for my keys. I literally left my bag in my locker at work. I wouldn't have any keys let alone pockets in these clothes. The cafe is already closed. I let my head hit the door and I sighed loudly. I knew I should've kept a spare outside somewhere. What will I do no-

"Mai"

I didn't reply.

"Do you have anyone you can spend the night with?"

"No"

There was silence

"Maybe I can get you a hotel room?"

"I can't afford to pay you back" I didn't want to owe him anything

"I can't leave you out here"

"You already have before, what's the big problem" I felt some tears whelm up.

Another silence.

"I also picked up your clip on the street" he raised his hand revealing the pink plastic.

My eyes lit up. I snatched it from his hand and broke it in half to reveal the metal pins holding it in place. Then turned around to inset them in the door knob. No, this is not the first time I do this.

Click

"Yes!" success! I opened the door and stepped in. "um, thanks for the ride"

I didn't wait for a reply and closed the door. I undressed quickly kicking my dress in the corner of my room and plopped down into my bed only wearing my white undergarment and pink tank top.

Mai opened her eyes slowly, realizing she's having a terrible nightmare. The day she confessed her feeling to Naru. The day she was coldly rejected by him.

"Naru?" I asked him. It was the day we found Genes body. Maybe it was wrong timing but I had to tell him before he left for England. Naru was special to me, so hearing him spit those words at me crushed me entirely

"What is it Mai?" he asked with his monotone voice.

"I-I um...you see...it's just that...I want to tell you something" I was fumbling around my heart pounding in my chest felt like it would burst.

"Mai if you have something to say, say it" he said with a hint of annoyance. I took a deep breath and blurted, "I love you". I couldn't tell what he was thinking, his face had no reaction. Just then he scoffed, "Me or Gene?" It came off so coldly I flinched slightly.

Tears rolled down my cheeks. It just felt cruel. "That's not true" I chocked out. My throat was just tightening up. He turned away ending the conversation. I ran after him, "Naru wait!" I grabbed his hand wanting to explain myself. That he was wrong. When he pulled away turning back at me. "Mai, I don't have time for your stupid antics. You're an idiot to confuse Gene and I for the same person in your dreams. And now you're too dense to separate these feelings". My knees buckled as everything was left in slow motion. Naru disappeared in the darkness of the night and I took a cab home. Something broke inside of me that night, and it wouldn't ever be fixed, not ever.

My vision faded on into the beige ceiling and I felt something dripping from my eyes. Its been a while since I've cried. Why is this happening to me now?