(Might be a little sad)

Kaede, Rantaro, Kokichi, and Shuichi were four really close friends. You could never find one without at least one of the others.

They were hanging out during lunch period, like they usually do.

"Oh, shoot!" Shuichi shouted, "I think I left a few things in my history class! I'll be right back."

"Do you want me to come with you?" Rantaro asked.

"Sure."

The two of them left to get Shuichi's things he left in class, which meant Kaede and Kokichi were alone.

Kokichi wasn't as close to Kaede as he was with Shuichi and Rantaro, but she was still really kind and easy to talk to.

"Kaede, can I tell you something?" He asked.

She smiled, "of course! You can always talk to me, Ouma," She assured him.

"W-well... I have a crush on Shuichi..." He said. The only person he could really tell this to, was Kaede. He could tell Rantaro, but was pretty sure he'd just tease him instead of help. To be fair, that's what Kokichi would do too. Kaede on the other hand, was very sweet and helpful.

She looked at him in shock for a second, then a look that could be taken as disappointment. She quickly shook it off and smiled, "Really? Aww you two would be so adorable together!!" She said. Kokichi couldn't exactly tell if she was lying, but he shook it off.

"You think so?" Kokichi asked in confusion, still trying to figure her out.

She smiled and nodded.

Then Shuichi and Rantaro came back from their trip to Shuichi's history classroom, and joined them once again.

~Kaede's POV~

I couldn't believe the words I had just heard, Ouma and Shuichi? I can't see it.

He's mine, so he needs to back off. I know it'll be selfish of me, but I need to tell Shuichi how I feel before Ouma can get to him. That's the only way I'll be able to have him, because... I think Shuichi might've fallen for him too.

Just as those thoughts were running back and fourth through my mind, Rantaro and Shuichi came back and took their seat.

"Welcome back Saihara-Chaaan!" Ouma said in a flirty tone.

"H-how many times have I told you to j-just call me Shuichi," He said, blushing. I felt envy and rage fill up within me because of his reaction. What's so special about Ouma anyway...

"Buuut, Saihara-Chan just sounds much cuter! So, it suits you!" Kokichi grinned.

Shuichi blushed, and Rantaro started laughing. I must've looked angry, because Rantaro nudged my shoulder, asking me if I was all right.

I smiled sweetly, "yup! Everything's just fine!" He smiled back as a response.

For the next few days, I had to listen to Ouma gush about Shuichi while I was coming up with a plan to confess my feelings. What I was going to do, would most certainly hurt Ouma, but I didn't care. Shuichi is worth much more to me.

"He's the only one who really puts up with me!" Kokichi explained, "he always listens, and doesn't mind my constant lies and jokes, Nishishi! He's the only one who... Really ever cared about me and agreed with me! Apart from you, Kaede. I never thought you'd really want to help me! But honestly... I'm glad!" He said, being serious with me for the first time since we met. He used to not be so popular, He would get bullied often. At the beginning it was just me, Shuichi, and Rantaro. Shuichi was the one who insisted we let Ouma hang around us, and they really were close.

"Well I don't see why Shuichi would ever decline a confession from you!" I said. Sadly, that was true.

"Well, Akamatsu-Chan, that's why I'm planning on telling him today! Nishishi!" He laughed, "this supreme leader has got this in the bag!"

I felt my heart stop. If he was going to confess today, that meant I had to confess today, before he does.

The bell rang and we split up to get to our first period class. If my plan went flawlessly, Shuichi would be mine.

~Kokichi's POV~

I was nervous all day, although I didn't look it. I kept up my usual confident act throughout the whole day. During lunch period I think Saihara-Chan might have caught me staring at him, lost in thought, but that's just one little slip up.

After the final bell rang I quickly gathered my things.

"Where are you going in such a rush?" Rantaro asked.

"Um, I'll tell you tomorrow if all goes weeeeell!! Nishishi!" I said, leaving the classroom. Since Akamatsu, Saihara, and I lived pretty close to school and to each other we usually walked home together. Akamatsu's house is closest, so after she gets home, that's when I'll tell him.

I ran outside to the place we meet up after school. I usually arrive suuuper late, but I was the first one there, or so I thought.

I waited around a while but Akamatsu and Saihara didn't come out of the school. So, I looked around the corner of the building, and there I saw the reason why.

Kaede was there, kissing Saihara, even after I had told her how I felt about him!

The kiss was short, Akamatsu backed away. I ran back to the meeting place. I wanted to cry, I wanted to tear things apart, I wanted to kill Akamatsu, but I couldn't do any of those things, not now at least. I can't believe I ever thought talking to Akamatsu was a good idea, she built up my confidence just to tear it down.

They came around the corner. "Oh, O-Ouma, you're here earlier than expected..." Akamatsu said nervously, probably hoping I didn't see what just happened between the two. That bitch, and to think I could actually open up to her.

"Yeah, a-are you ready to go?" I said, showing a fake grin.

We walked home together, and as soon as Akamatsu was home, Saihara spoke up, "Kokichi, are you alright? You seem kinda off..."

"Oh, so is my beloved Saihara-Chan worried about me? Nishishi!" I said, lying like I do best.

"Y-yes, yes I am... I really care about you, Kokichi. You weren't acting like yourself," He said. I guess he finally learned how to see right through me. That just made my heart ache more. Tears threatened to fall, I hated myself for being so weak in front of Shuichi.

"It's... It's nothing, ok? Don't worry about m-me," I said.

Saihara looked hurt, "Kokichi, are you crying... You never cry. Something must be up!" He said, grabbing me by my shoulders.

I grinned, "seriously Saihara-Chan! I'm fine!" I could tell he didn't believe me, but we continued walking anyway.

We got to my place and I ran to the door without even saying goodbye. I ran up to my room, locked the door. The tears that I had been holding in were finally able to fall.

I went face first into my bed and just continued to cry. I hate how weak I felt. I hate myself for trusting Akamatsu. I hate that I lost... Shuichi.

The next day, Akamatsu and Shuichi were acting all cute and lovey dovey. She tears my heart to pieces, and the next day thinks she can act like she never knew about my crush. During lunch time they broke the news to Rantaro and I.

"We're dating!" Akamatsu cheered.

Rantaro almost spit out his drink, "Wh-what?"

"Awww that's too bad! I toootally thought Saihara-Chan was into mee!" I said in a bitter tone, glaring at Akamatsu.

Saihara giggled, but Akamatsu instantly got angry, "excuse me, Ouma, but I'd like it if you would stop flirting with my boyfriend!"

Saihara, Rantaro, and I just stared at her, surprised she'd ever raise her voice in an angry tone like that. I knew she was bitch, but never actually thought she'd act like it in public.

"O-oh, sorry for raising my voice! I just really worry about Shuichi, you know?" She came up with.

For the rest of lunch period, I had to watch the boy I fell in love with and the girl I absolutely hated, hug and act all adorable.

The bell rang and I just wanted to get away, but after Rantaro and Shuichi left, Akamatsu yanked my arm and made me face her. "I don't want to see you around Shuichi anymore!" She said with an innocent smile. Her whole character had done a 180.

"Aannnd... If I don't?"

She kicked me hard in the stomach. "I won't hesitate to do this, and much more, to you, Rantaro, or anyone else!"

And so, in fear that she'd hurt someone, I distanced myself from Shuichi. It it hurt more than anything else I've ever done. It hurt me most... Because I could see how upset it made him.

A/N: sorry I made Kaede so evil!! It just wouldn't work with any other character.