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Warning: I didn't edit this chapter yet just becuz' I'm a bit lazy today. You've been warned.

"If it really bothers you, I can help you study with French." Chikaru suggested.

The two were now walking the forest, close to the lake. Killua hummed and threw a rock in the lake. "Hm, I dunno." He threw another rock. "Tamao already suggested helping me." He raised an eyebrow when he heard her giggle. "What?"

"Nothing, it's just that I noticed that you talk a lot about Tamao." She answered, suppressing another giggle.

"Ara, ara, I have to go now. It was nice to meet you, Killua." Chikaru smiled at him and walked away.

I guess that Chikaru isn't that bad. She actually really nice, I wonder if she has someone she loves? …. Of course she does! Just look at how pretty she is! A sigh escaped his mouth. What was he supposed to do now? You know what, I'm just going to follow a random path and see where I end up. Maybe I meet someone from the other schools?

(*O*O*O)

Just how far…. Killua's eye twitched when he saw Amane riding her horse. Did I walk? Isn't that one of the etoiles? He eventually shrugged and sat on the ground, leaning his back against a tree as he watched Amane ride back and forth across the field. She's quite good. Heh, reminds me of the moment in NGI when Gon and I had to ride a horse together. The idiot complaining that I had to sit on the horse's back instead of standing on it… He frowned and raised his hand to wipe the threatening tears away, not wanting the older girl to know he was crying- that would be embarrassing even though she probably didn't know he was there.

Unfortunately, he let out a sob and the blue haired female noticed him. Stupid Gon…. Even thinking about you makes me cry, damn you!

Amane frowned slightly when she noticed who was crying. It was the new transfer student who had been hanging around Tamao for quite some time. Why was she crying? She didn't know, and it was probably not her business to know anyway.

Once her horse had reached the fence, she asked, "What's wrong?"

Killua's eyes widened and he looked up. He had been so busy trying to stop his tears that he didn't notice the girl coming closer to him. This annoyed him a lot; he should have noticed her presence easily because of her uncontrolled Nen. He blushed darkly and looked away. This is embarrassing. He rubbed away his tears before looking back at her. "It's just that you're so amazing! I was so fascinated that I started to cry!" He lied smoothly.

Amane blinked. "Oh, okay, do you...um… want to ride together?"

"Okay, why not? But I don't have a horse-uh." While that he was talking, Amane got from her horse and picked him up and placed him on the back of her horse. She then climbed back on her horse, right behind him, so that his back was leaning against her chest. "Ah, nevermind." Killua sweat dropped. He then blushed when he realized how close they were.

Amane frowned slightly. "Sorry, am I making you feel uncomfortable?"

He shook his head as fast as he could. "N-No."

She smiled. "Then are you ready?" When he nodded, she grabbed the reigns and urged the horse forward.

Killua didn't know how long they rode on the horse, but he enjoyed it, a lot. "You know what, you're my favorite etoile!"

She laughed sincerely. "I'm flattered…."

"Killua. Nice to meet ya, Amane."

"Yeah, nice to meet you."

They continued riding the horse for a while, making some small talk during it. When Amane stopped the horse Killua realized he spend almost the whole day horse riding! Tamao's going to be soo worried….

Amane noticed the look on his face. "What's wrong?"

"Ah, nothing. It's just that I realized how worried Tamao is going to be now, I didn't tell her where I was going."

She smiled at him. "Should I walk you back to the dorms?"

"Nah, I can walk on my own." It would be bad anyway if we get seen together, people may get the wrong idea, you know.

"No." She insisted. "It's practically my fault if you spend almost the whole day here; it's my responsibility to make sure you're back home safe."

Killua resisted the urge to facepalm. Who does she think she is?! I can take care of myself, I'm not twelve anymore! "... Fine." He said with a pout.

He was about to jump of the horse. Amane gasped, thinking that he was going to hurt himself, and grabbed his arm to stop him. This only resulted Killua in hitting the ground with his knee. "OUCH!"

"Killua, are you alright?"

"No, I'm not!"

She got from her horse and touched his knee which was bleeding. "We should get your wound treated."

Killua stood up, showing no signs of pain. "No, it's alright. I've had worse than this."

"But still-"

"No…" He said. "Tamao would treat it anyway when she sees it." He added quickly.

She nodded and stood up. "So, I guess I should carry you."

"... Say what?"

(*O*O*O)

"Wouldn't it been awesome if a ghost suddenly appears and tortures us to death?" Killua asked.

"Erm, sure." Amane answered hesitantly.

The two were making their way back to the dorm, with Amane carrying Killua. She was convinced that Killua was too hurt to walk and Killua already gave up convincing her he was alright.

When they reached the dorms they spotted a silhouette of a purple eyed girl. "Killu-chan!" Tamao ran towards them. Amane gently put him down. "I was so worried!" Tamao wrapped her arms around his neck and gave him a tight hug. "Where were you all this time?"

"With Amane." He answered bluntly.

"A-Amane-chan." Tamao bowed. "Thank you for bringing him back!"

"It's no problem. Well, I got to go now." Amane told them her goodbye and left.

"Killu-chan, I'm going to ask you something." Tamao held his shoulders and gripped it tightly. "You have to answer sincerely!"

"Um, okay."

"Did you do something with Amane-chan?"

"Yup."

Tamao gasped and looked hurt. "W-What did you do?"

"Horse riding!"

"Oh." Tamao chuckled. "I was worried for nothing then."

"Worried for what?"

"Nevermind, let's go back to our room and treat your bleeding knee." Tamao linked her arm with his and they walked back to their room. "And next weekend, you spend time with me, not the other girls, okay?"

"Uh, okay."

(*O*O*O)

"Killua-neesan, Miyuki-senpai wants to talk with you." Chiyo said during breakfast.

"Huh? Now?"

She nodded.

Killua sighed and went to the student council room, before that he knocked the door, the door was already opened by Miyuki. "I've been waiting for you. I want you to show around our new transfer student.

Why of all people me?! "Who?"

Miyuki stepped out of the way to reveal a girl with red eyes and brown wavy hair. "Me!" She grinned widely.

No…

"This is the new student, Nanami Uzuka."

I dunno if it can get worse than this.

Answer to Niomi Nicole: Thanks ^^ And yeah, Tamao is really, really nice! (I wouldn't mind meeting someane like Tamao in real life :D) Anyway, thanks for the review!