This chapter is for XKinhoshiX. I hope you like it. Thank you to everyone who reads. I appreciate it.

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Chapter 3: A Teacher's Influence

Yesterday, while he watched Zero and Yori running together, he decided he'd have a talk with him. The whole day Zero had spent it watching her. Kaito was certain this awareness had started because of that first detention. Yori remained the same. It was only when he got into trouble or seemed unwell that her eyes followed him. There were annoying instances in which they spent time together. Those times she was at ease, content and close to him. They were friends, but now because of Zero the relationship might change. Because of me, he exhaled sharply.

As soon as the school day started Kaito wanted it to end. However, it went agonizingly slow. By the time his opportunity to speak alone with Zero came he nearly missed it. He was already out the door. Shoving his way past the other students, he called out "Hey, I need to talk to you, Zero!"

The rest of the students hurried past him, murmuring. Ignoring them Kaito watched Zero return to class, scowling. For a moment he caught Yori's glance before he shut the door. "What did you want Kaito?"

Watching him intently, Kaito bluntly stated, "You have just realized Sayori is an attractive woman; all you do is stare."

Zero's scowl disappeared, replaced by alarm, heat spreading on his face. "I already knew that," he said, in defense.

"Then you have also noticed your other attractive classmates," Kaito said.

"Yes. What about it?" Zero asked.

"You should make sure that you aren't simply physically attracted to her. Find out whether another girl can get your attention, or if you have honest feelings for her."

"Is that all?" Zero asked. This conversation was uncomfortable and annoying. There was no point in saying all of that.

"That's all," Kaito said.

Stomping out of the room Zero headed to the cafeteria. His anger high he grabbed lunch, stalked his way to a table. Pulling out the chair roughly he sat down. His eyes drifted around. First, he watched a couple of girls giggling as they passed by. Skewering a piece of lettuce he devoured while contemplating their gait. Their hips sashayed drawing his eyes to their posterior. He rubbed his eyelids and looked away. Then his gaze settled on one who ate. There were small smudges of sauce on the corners of her lips. Her tongue darted out to lick it up. He turned away fast. Another girl wearing glasses, hair braided caught his eye. Alone with her he'd like to find out the texture of her hair, maybe fog up her glasses. She didn't do anything to merit his thoughts, but neither had the other girls. He forced his attention back to his tray of food, cursing Kaito hell. He was glad when lunch ended. He had not been able to eat without checking out any girl in his vicinity. Class would distract him.

After the last class was over, Yori heaved a sigh. She had been tense, after two days of detention. She had managed to get through the day without getting into trouble, but Zero had not. They didn't eat lunch together often. Still, she waited down the hall for him. He had looked really upset walking right by her, not seeing her. Afterwards in class he didn't take notes or pay attention. She wandered around the halls looking for Zero. Did he get detention again?

Her steps halted. Ahead of her there was a couple in a corner. They were talking, it seemed. Turning to leave she saw Mr. Takamiya coming her way and looking beyond her. He was muttering angrily. "Hey, you two-," he said a bit louder.

His voice startled her into moving. Opening the closest door she shoved him into the room. Keeping a grip on his jacket with one hand and covered his mouth with the other. He stayed still as she leaned her weight against him in an attempt to keep him pinned. She was rigid, listening for any approaching footsteps. Unable to stand any more he pulled her hand away and keeping hold of it, he asked, "What are you doing?"

Stepping back she said, "You were going to ruin their intimate moment and punish them."

"That's why you brought me in here and invaded my space?" he asked. She nodded, not breaking eye contact and looking timorous. He grimaced. "Although I am your teacher I am not much older than you. I don't have anyone to share private moments with like that, so why should they?"

Her fear dissipated, at that. Her eyes considered him. "Mr. Takamiya, you are lonely?" she asked, slowly.

Kaito had expected pity and it grated on his nerves, so he had set himself to kill such emotion in Yori. Yet her eyes revealed no pity, she sounded confused. "Never mind if I am," he said, letting go of her hand. "Those kids had better run off, or else," he said to himself moving to go.

Yori stared around her trying to understand what her teacher said. It was then she became aware they were in a storage room. School was over; the chances of a person coming in here at this hour were low. Running past him Yori threw her arms up behind her blocking his exit. She breathed heavily, her heart pounding loudly in her ears. Staring at him in challenge, her legs trembling visibly, she spoke rapidly "I will be your girl."

His eyes widened in disbelief, briefly. Recovering, he squinted at her, coming closer, slamming his hands over her wrists. "Why do you flinch and shake while making such an offer? Are you really serious?"

"I am serious," she said. "I can't help it if my body reacts like this."

"You think a man, or any of your male classmates will stop when you get scared and change your mind? Don't ever speak carelessly again, Yori. You put yourself in danger," Kaito said.

"Okay," she said, quietly. She finally seemed to understand, her head bowed. Satisfied, he released her wrists to pull her into his embrace. Yori tried to move away and his arms loosened their hold on her. He stared calmly at her. She was confused again, but let it go. Hugging him back, she rested her head on his chest. "I only meant for today. Right now," she clarified.

Kaito chuckled, letting go of her. "I gave you several opportunities to escape. You're stuck with me. See you tomorrow Yori," he said, amused.

Stunned, Yori watched him leave. All along she had been avoiding Mr. Takamiya because he was ruthless. Now she feared this new situation she had created. For a moment she had wanted to give him comfort. Her desire had been so strong she had defiantly overlooked his warnings. She was stuck he had said. Trying to ignore her misgivings about dating Mr. Takamiya, she poked her head out the door. The hall was clear. Not hesitating she ran out the door. She ran until she was safely inside her room.