Title: Suki
Written by: Chibi Corn Chip (AKA Ham-Kelly)
Rating: T, for alcohol, yuri (shoujo-ai) and language. Probably other things, too.
Summary: 10 years later, Laura loses all control. When her own family abandons her, who will heal her hidden scars?
Pairing: LauraxKana (YURI :D)
Inspirations: Lavenderhuman-ham's PandaxStan yaoi fics :3
Disclaimer: I do not own Tottoko Hamutaro, or any related themes/characters. In fact, the only thing I own is the plot of this fic. And Edward… nah, I wish. xD I don't own the song "Kesenai Tsumi" by Nana Kitade. Also, a note, in the flashback, the teacher used in Ms. Yukari Tanizaki, who is from the anime Azumanga Daioh, which is created/owned by Mr. Kiyohiko Azuma! Just to let you know, since she's not my OC. As a matter of fact, her greeting is very similar to the one in the anime. Anyway, keep reading!!!

A/n: Okay, here's the second chapter of Suki! Hope you like it!! x33 PS… J-pop… rules. xD

-Suki…-

"You're leaving me?"

Kana stopped in the doorway, and turned to stare at Laura, who's recently wet hair was drying, causing it to curl and make it look very cute against the frame of her face. Although her hair was cute, Laura's eyes were still red, and the shower had barely covered the fact that she looked half starved and that her skin was still an off, greyish white colour.

"I have to go to school," said Kana, letting go of the doorknob. Kana had finally gotten ready, and she was decked in a thick, green winter coat and had a red plaid scarf wrapped around her neck, giving her the look that she was neck-less. Her long, deep brown hair hung loosely, tossed over her shoulder. "Today is Tuesday, y'know."

"Where am I gonna go?"

"Maybe you should go home, Laura!"

There was a long, awkward silence after Kana had made her sudden, uncalled for outburst. Laura looked hurt. The girls made eye contact for a long time. Kana's mouth was slightly open. Laura looked really hurt.

When laura finally looked away, let out a sigh, and headed towards the door.

"Laura, I'm sorry."

Laura paused.

"What really happened between you and your parents?" said Kana quietly, moving a forward and placing a hand on Laura's shoulder. Laura glanced up at Kana from under her bangs.

"Well," she drawled, scratching her side in an awkward fashion. "it's simple, really. Mom and Dad said I was in way over my head with all the alchohol, and me merely passing 12th grade, I still hadn't gotten a job, and I still didn't know what I wanted to do with my life. So, they said, well, actually, they SHOUTED that they were tired of supporting me… me and my lazy ass… and that was that." Laura gave a small shrug, and smirked. "So here I am. Bye, Kana." Laura made her way the doorway.

"Laura, I can't let you go," sighed Kana, gently taking her friend's wrist. "Laura, you have to promise to stay in the apartment. You can watch TV, play Playstation, listen to music, do whatever you want."

Laura smiled. Was that a tear in her eye?

Kana was about to say something, but Laura pulled her into a tight hug.

"Kana, I know it seems like I'm using you, but really… you're my best friend. Th-thank you for saving me like that." Laura studdered, as if this was hard for her to say.

Kana grinned into Laura's shoulder. "I was waiting for that. See you this afternoon." Kana pulled back from the hug and watched as Laura pranced over to the CD player. Kana bit her lip.

Please don't wreck my stereo.

"Do you need help with that?"

"Nah, Pat's got one exactly like it… only kinda older… ooh, Nana Kitade!" Laura said, her face lighting up as she pulled the CD out and slipped it into the stereo. Kana was just about to ask who Pat was, but changed her mind. "Just turn it down, I don't want to get evicted!" Laura nodded and did as she was told.

Itsumo no shisen ni kimi ga ite kokyuu ga dekiru
Boku ni totte nara Sore dake de
Mou Juubun na hazu na no ni
Chippoke na boku wa kurikaesu ayamachi bakari
Dorehodo tsuyosa wo te ni shitara
Nani mo kizutsukezu sumu no?

"See you, Kana." said Laura, as she jumped up and began to dance a little. Kana couldn't help but smiling. So, books packed under her arm, she waved to Laura, who was now oblivious to the fact that Kana was leaving, and slipped out of the door.

Mayowazu ni Kono ai wo shinji ikiteyuku
Fusagaranu kizuguchi mo gyu'tto dakishimete
Futari wa aruki-tsuzukeru Ato ni wa modorenai kara
Ima demo kono mune no oku Kesenai tsumi wa itamu kedo

As soon as the door closed behind her, she pressed her ear against the door so that she could hear what Laura was exactly doing.Kana shook her head and grinned as she heard Laura mumbled in a bit of an off-key singing voice.

Darling

-Suki…-

"Ohio!!" (A/n: That means 'good morning' in Japanese xD)

The entire class turned to see a tall, long-haired brunette open the door to the class room. As she entered, she did a little twirl.

"Hiiiii, everyone!" she cried, as she reached the desk and beamed at the students. She wrote her name on the board in big Kanji letters. "My name is Tanizaki Yukari and I'm in charge of class 1!" She made a face and pointed to the students. "If there's anything you don't know, don't hesitate to ask!"

"Uhh… sensei…" one boy said, standing up.

The teacher laughed and placed a hand out in front of her, shaking it at the child.

"Ah! No… no!" she said, and then made a cute face, holding up her finger. "My measurements are a well kept sec-ret!"

The class stared at her.

"But it's not because I'm embarassed to tell you because I don't have a good body. It's strange for me to say this myself, but the numbers are pretty nice," she said, and placed her fists on her hips, turning one side to the class. "Aha! Geez, what are you making me say, you precious brat, you?"

"N-no… I'm the only one here, Ms. Tanizaki." Yukari looked embarassed.

Soon, the class filled up, and Yukari let out a sigh.

"Yeah, yeah… I'm Tanizaki. I'll be in charge of class 1."

"Ms. Tanizaki… what is "Suki" in English?"

Everyone turned to see who has asked the question. It was Travis, who had his hand politely raised. Yukari stared at him for a second.

"Suki? That one's easy, you little brats should know it…"

"I don't know it, though."

Yukari turned towards the board and pretended to be scribbling something. "Suki is… "I like you"." Yukari said, her lips peeling back into a smile, a light pink blush crossing her cheeks..

Laura grinned and thought of Travis.

-Suki…-

TBC

Okay! So that was the chapter. I figured out that there's going to be at least 8 chapters, maybe even an 9th. So, keep waiting!