Note: Dear readers, this is a sequel to the previous fiction "Hold Me Tight And Never Let Go". It's strongly recommended that you read that first because there are new characters which I've imported over to this story. Also, the plots are connected so you won't be able to full appreciate this story unless you've read the prequel. Here's the link: www(dot)fanfiction(dot)net/s/3454527/1/Hold_Me_Tight_and_Never_Let_Go

Enjoy. :)

PROLOGUE;

He froze still, as the deafening alarms reminded him that he was about to be caught for stealing into a top-secret room.

The glaring red lights flashed around the raven-haired boy mockingly.

He'd been a second too late as hidden steel bars made their way from the ceiling and slammed against the floor loudly, barricading the exit.

And now, he was going to pay dearly for that minor mistake.

"They'll kill you."

An icy tone, filled with nothing but monotony sent familiar chills down his back.

The raven-haired boy whirled, meeting her cold gaze as she stood behind the bars, crossing her arms calmly.

"You..." He murmured, turning away uninterestedly as a sign that he would rather stay trapped in the room than plead for her help, "What are you doing here?"

"I happened to pass by..." She smirked slyly, "Then someone had to break in and get caught."

He ignored her, as his crimson orbs darted across the room, searching for another way out.

She stared at him intently, serious once again, as her thin lips parted slightly.

"I am your only escape option."

He replied without turning his back. "What are you here for?"

"It's obvious, isn't it?" She whispered, as she slammed her palm onto the contraption beside the steel bars, as it registered and decoded the alarm system.

Before he could turn around, he felt her arms wrapped around his waist tightly.

The girl had immobilized him by placing a large amount of pressure onto his body, rooting him to the floor effortlessly.

"I'll let you go if you don't go back to her."

Her command was cold and full of authority; too much, as if she was trying to hide the anxiety behind it.

The room was now so quiet that he could even hear her shallow breathing behind him.

There was not much time left, he knew.

He also knew that his answer was not going to favor him; nevertheless, there was not a single trace of hesitation as he spoke.

"I'd rather die, then."

Her calm expression wavered.

She let go and grabbed him on the shoulders roughly, forcing him to turn towards her.

"You don't have a choice!" She snarled furiously.

"Even if there wasn't a choice," He countered evenly, "I would go back to her."

"You are going to die because of her now!" It was now a desperate plea, a last resort to provoke him and prove him wrong, "Don't you understand the situation you're in now? It's such a simple condition, in exchange for your life!"

His unfathomable blood red eyes met hers firmly, and she knew it even before he answered. "My life would mean nothing without her."

They fell silent.

Her expression softened as she seized his collar and forced him to bend down, their lips almost touching.

"I hate you…" She murmured incoherently, her voice barely audible, "I hate you, Natsume Hyuuga."

Her words lingered on his lips, as she released him, her expression hard and numb once again.

"Now go."

I am back, dear readers. :)

And I'm terribly sorry for updating only after sooo long.

I'm in a rush now, so I'll make this as short as possible.

Thank you so much for the support, readers and especially reviewers... I shall post your names up when I'm free :D

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