A/N: I'm finally back, no I'm not dead. It's just that my AP and Honors classes truly overwhelm my life at times that I don't have any free time at all! Right now I am almost falling asleep due to taking an AP History test and an Honors Chemistry test one after the other and then getting exhausted with physical education but I am somehow managing so forgive my slurry language if it appears
P.S: I think this is the longest chapter I have written for this chapter: 6,000+ words :D
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Chapter 5: Bridge of Bonds
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Rin's P.O.V
I rolled around in bed, groaning when slight pain shot up from my leg. Damn, almost forgot about that...
Knocking interrupted my cozy dreams. I growled but then remembered that maybe hopefully...
"Kaito?"
"Er no, sorry I'm not tall with blue hair but good luck next time~" The blonde jerk said, "Seriously Rin must you bring him up everyday?"
I blushed, "Y-Yeah...have a problem with that?"
"Why yes I do."
I froze in bed, sitting up. My face once again heated up and my face almost naturally contorted into a scowl.
"Well deal with it!" I exclaimed and got dressed in my uniform with less dificulty than before.
The other side of the door went silent. I bit my bottom liip in guilt. Had I gone too far? I mean I DID say I would get along with the guy...
"You can come in now..."
The door slowly opened and Len walked inside. I turned around, not wanting to face him.
"Let's make another deal okay?" Len said as he sat at my feet, "As long as there isn't a need to, I won't mention Miku but you can't mention Kaito either."
My face once turned a bright red, "T-that's different!"
He smirked, "How so? I like Miku and you like Kaito, no? I can't stand him and you can't stand her."
I was about to protest when he placed his his hand over mine.
"W-What do you think you're doing?" I muttered, cursing at my stutter.
"Going over step one of course," Len said and studied my hand in between his own, "Yet there seems to be no progress..."
"How so?" I asked, dubious on what was so interesting about my hand.
"Your hand still trembles when I touch it...It's very still."
I stared at our hands and remained silent.
"Why do you hate me?"
I was about to blurt out my long list but the heat from his hand was now crawling its way up my arms. My face heated up and he stared deep into my eyes waiting for an earnest answer.
"B-because you broke my leg! A-and you love leek freak!"
"And you don't like Kaito? I see the way you blush around him and stuff..."
I frowned but then became curious. His tone was accusing...
I grinned, "So what? You're jealous?"
"What? N-no-"
"Oh shut up! You can't stand the fact that I like Kaito over you! You're doing all of this because you're a lady's man huh? That's one of the reasons why I hate you Len Kagamine!" I exclaimed, for some odd reason my tears threatened to fall.
Len was silent and then out of nowhere, he stroked my cheek. I froze in the position I was in. I hitched my breath as he smiled in a serious manner. His fingers left a hot trail on my cheek which cooled harshly in their absence. His left arm then moved gently on top of my knee. That is when I realized they had been shaking.
"Step two, trust me. I would never harm you or use you for my diversion. I promise."
I kept my gaze fixed on my lap where his hands held mine. My vision clouded and without realizing, a drop fell on our hands.
Len looked surprised but didn't speak. He got up and sat on my bed, embracing me and stroking my hair as I cried. For some reason, Len's words had reminded me of my painful childhood and it had soon become too much to bear. They had promised the same thing…
"Shhh…it will all be okay." Len said in a soothing tone.
I nodded and he wiped the tears from my eyes. Though I was being hugged by a guy I despise…
I couldn't think of any reason why I hated him so much before at the moment.
Len's P.O.V
Breakfast this morning was the most silent yet. Rin ate in silence, not even bothering to say something bad about me like before. Right now I'd rather be insulted than put up with a silent Rin…It's very scary.
I put her plates away and Kiyoteru soon arrived. He also noticed something weird was going on because we weren't bickering. He looked at me and I merely shrugged. Kiyoteru carried her into the car and we drove to school. I looked out the window and tried to get rid of the thoughts that were bothering me.
Why had Rin begun to cry? Did I do something wrong? It shocked me to see tears from the princess whom I've never heard or seen cry. She was always so rough on the outside that I had mostly discarded the possibility of her being weak on the inside… It truly bothered me, not only because I was curious but rather now that our lives are entwined in this way… I feel the need to protect her from everything…even her own darkness.
We got to school and both of us automatically resumed our normal daily routine. The sun shone overhead and there was a pleasant breeze in the air that ruffled our golden hair but Rin seemed cold as ever….as if her memories were hiding the sun from her life.
"Rin!"
We both turned around at the sound of Kaito's voice. He waved at her and was displaying his usual dumb grin but it slowly disappeared as he noticed Rin's mood. She kept her sea-blue gaze on the floor, even in the presence of "her best-est buddy in the whole wide world" or something like that…
His royal blue eyes sharply moved from her to me, "What did you do to her?!"
"I-I… I did nothing…." I whispered. Truthfully, I would wish I HAD done something so at least I could know what was wrong.
"I… I remembered…"
We both looked at Rin who had just spoken. Kaito's eyes widened in comprehension and he rushed to her side, placing his arms around her.
"Don't worry Rin, nothing bad will happen to you… I'm here to protect you, aren't I?" Kaito told Rin while he held on to her tightly. My stomach tightened a bit.
"Y-Yeah…" Rin mumbled but I noticed her figure was becoming more and more relaxed. She smiled and let her head rest on the blue-haired guy's chest.
Ehh?! That was all it took for her to get better?! B-But I did the same thing, no? I… I can't even dream to be able to share with Rin what she shares with Kaito. He already knows what is wrong, from merely two words from her mouth! They have some special connection that they forged since who knows when… She likes him and hates me… Why did… Why must…
"Lenny?"
I blinked in surprise and realized my hands had been tightly clenched into fists. I turned to see Miku, my girlfriend, standing there and looking very confused.
"H-hey Miku." I said and gave a sideways glance at Rin who was now laughing with Kaito. My teeth ground onto one another.
"Are you okay Len-Len? You seem kinda…off?"
"Yeah, everything is just…wonderful~" I muttered under my breath and then almost slapped myself.
Why the hell was I getting so mad? So what if Rin is friends with Kaito?! They can be friends all they want! I mean… it's not like I'm interested in her or anything. Miku is my girlfriend after all…
Miku kissed me and I kissed her back, not really feeling anything special. I just do it for the formality. It would be weird if I refused to kiss my girlfriend. I wouldn't even have one oif my childhood hadn't been bad… I realized back then that you had to be popular in order to survive and Miku just happened to be a very popular, pretty girl…
When she finally parted away, I looked around and almost fell down to my knees when I realized Rin and the ice-cream guy were gone. Seriously, how hard is it to lose someone in damn crutches for goodness sake?! Panic shot through my chest and I began to breathe with difficulty. Even if she is with Kaito…
"Sorry Miku, gotta go!" I said as my cerulean eyes darted around, looking for the small blonde.
"Huh?! Why, Len-Len?! Are you looking for Rin?"
I turned to face her, "Yes, have you seen her?"
My girlfriend pouted, "She left with her boyfriend."
"Her boyfriend…?" I questioned and then stood straight in alarm, "KAITO ISN"T HER BOYFRIEND!"
Miku took a step back, shocked at my exclamation. I myself was pretty surprised I had shouted that…out loud. It's not like I'm mad at the idea or anything!
"Why are you mad LenLen? She probably likes him anyway…"
For some reason my head began spinning in slight anger. I can usually stand Miku's taunts now and then but now it almost seemed unbearable. Truth be told…
I don't know what's happening to me….
"Sorry Miku, please excuse me." I said softly and turned away. My face was feeling really hot and I knew I wouldn't be able to talk straight.
I hid from the crowd of teenagers walking back and forth. Normally, I'm okay in crowds…People are attracted towards me and I to them. But this time is different… I feel weird… If I look how I feel, I wouldn't want anyone to see me.
"The bell will ring in two minutes~!"
Shit.
I jumped out from my hiding spot and ran towards my new homeroom. Ah great, why did Rin have to have the class that's in the middle of nowhere?! Couldn't her class have been in the main buildings like my old one was?! I ran quickly and almost tripped into the room when the bell rang. Everyone stared at my grand entrance and some girls giggled. Others gasped. That's when it dawned on me that I had never been late before…
I glumly walked to my desk and slid into my seat, ignoring their stares. I could almost hear my perfect record being flushed down the toilet of the restroom I had been hiding next to.
"Geez, you got here on time so don't look like the world's gonna end."
I looked up at the girl sitting next to me. I slowly smiled in relief and she rolled her sea-blue eyes at me. Then I remembered I was "mad" at her.
"Why did you leave without saying anything?" I questioned the blonde.
Rin sighed loudly, "Did you seriously expect me to wait around for you to finish being lovey-dovey with Miku?"
"You could've gotten hurt!"
"Kaito brought me here and you probably already figured that out. He'd never let me get hurt, ever."
I scowled and for some reason, that last part cut me a little, "You should've still said something."
"H-Hey guys can you guys have your couple's argument later?"
We both turned to glare at Tsuji who had just spoken, though I must admit Rin's glare was more efficient than mines is, or will ever be.
"We aren't going out." Rin said in a deadly tone that sent chills down everyone's spine.
The boy squeaked and apologized for trying to be funny. The blonde turned around, focused on the work, completely ignoring me. Ehhh? What had I done? What had happened to the "we'll get along" plan?
How the class passed by, I have no idea. I spent the entire time sulking. I couldn't figure out how I had upset Rin, nor how I got her mad… or these weird feelings of anger either.
I walked alongside Rin, having her bag on my left shoulder, heading towards our-er her- meeting spot. As soon as that guy showed up, her eyes warmed up a bit and he immediately went to hug her. That guy, Kaito Shion, is a perfect, straight A's, nice guy I guess…but wasn't he acting more kindly to Rin than usual…
I seriously screwed up somehow didn't I?
"Leeennn~!"
I wasn't surprised that both Kaito and Rin flinched when Miku waltzed into the picture. I sighed. At times like these I'd prefer to be a loner and single…
The tealette embraced me and I naturally slid my arms around her waist. Rin snorted, pointed her crutches at Kaito's arm, and walked in the opposite direction.
"Ah-wait!" I exclaimed, trying to push Miku away.
Rin stopped crutching away and her head slowly turned to face me, "Save it Kagamine."
I froze at those three words. For some reason, I felt hurt. As in, I feel literal pain in my chest. Why was she acting so cold? I was only trying to help…
Rin's P.O.V
"I would never harm you…I promise."
My brows furrowed into a scowl by merely remembering his words. So many people have promised me the same exact thing and in the end…
They've all broken their promise.
My father, Meiko, those people from the past…
I shuddered at the dark flashbacks and shockingly, Kaito placed a reassuring hand on my shoulder. Had I visibly shuddered?
He smiled tenderly, "Don't worry Rin, that'll never happen again okay? Don't waste your time remembering it. As long as I'm here, you'll always have a family."
I bit my bottom lip and blinked rapidly to block my forming tears. He always knows what to say and when to say it… He is the reason I have survived my past… That is why I love him.
"Ah, do you want to eat lunch somewhere else later? I mean, so Len and Miku won't find us."
Len…that stupid, pretty, rich jerk! He acts like he really does care about me and I only turn my back for a second and he's clinging to leak freak! Can he just tell her to go hide in a very dark hole and never come out?! He says he'll never hurt me but I don't believe a word of his lies! He already hurt me with the basketball that got me into this mess…
Yet, it's not that kind of pain that I fear. I hate that he acts like love is no big deal, displaying it in such vulgar manners! He'd never understand what it's like to not have a loving family, to not have someone who cares for you in that way. Kaito does a lot, but he can't change the past. Len has always been loved and I only recently have begun to realize what that very emotion is.
He says he won't hurt me, but I know he will eventually. I know that if I let him into my darkness, something bad will happen. I can't trust him… I can't stand his stupid tactics that make an indirect fool of my inner turmoil… I hate him for that. Len even has the guts to promise something I know for a fact that he won't be able to keep. I've seen the same story line over and over again that I know the ending already…
It ends with me crying and my chest hurting as if was stabbed with a sharp sword. It leaves me broken and fragile. I don't want to go there again… I want to be far away from Len…Far away from people who can damage my heart.
I can't wait for these three weeks to be over. Not only will I be able to walk again, but I'll be free of Len Kagamine.
Len's P.O.V
I meekly followed Rin out of class when it ended, almost like puppy seeking forgiveness. Miku had to do some club thing and wouldn't join us for lunch today. I shrugged my left shoulder a bit, trying to balance Rin's bag while mine was on my other one. The small blonde princess stopped crutching and looked back.
"I-I have to go to the restroom."
I nodded, she could do that by herself.
"Wait here."
I leaned against the cold wall and let the warm sun stroke my face. If only we could always talk this civilized…it would be so much more different. I didn't mean to hit her with a basketball and make her eventually break her leg, seriously. Yet, now that I got to know her I'd hate it if it were any other way. She is very fun to hang out with, more so than my girlfriend. Maybe if I had met her before Miku…
Nah, like that would happen.
I glanced at my watch. It has already been ten minutes. Shouldn't she be back by now? I went to the girl's restroom and saw a familiar face walk by.
"Hey Luka could you see if Rin is inside there?"
"Rin-who?"
"A small-ish girl that looks almost identical to me."
"Uhuh…" She mumbled, smoothed her pink hair, and walked in.
I waited outside, shuffling my feet on the cement, trying not to look like some pervert who was awkwardly standing outside the restroom that were designated for the opposite sex.
The tall pink-haired girl came back out, "Nope, try finding your twin somewhere else."
I muttered thanks and ran away, trying to find Rin. My chest once again contracted with panic and worry. My stomach flipped as my cerulean eyes scanned the campus. I hated to let her out of my sight. She could get hurt or something in the state that she is in! I promised Meiko that I would take care of her and how can I look her in the eye if I let something bad happen to her daughter?! I'd rather die than break an oath!
I continued running until my breath began to come out in small, exasperated gasps. My legs were tired and I began to slow down. I need to find her… Why does she keep on doing this to me?
I walked behind the library building to find heads of blue and gold there. So they had simply run away…
I blindly walked towards them, my body moving on its own. I approached the sitting Rin and did something even I didn't expect… I embraced her.
Rin's body tensed as she realized what had happened. Her hands balled up and she tried pushing me away but I just tightened my grip.
"Don't do that again, you hear me? I get worried sick every time you disappear. If you want me to leave say so and I will, but don't run off like that…please."
"Len…"
"Please…" I mumbled, my eyesight getting blurry. Rin smelled of sweet oranges…
"Alright…I'm sorry." The golden haired girl responded.
I let go and immediately scurried away, things a bit awkward after that. Kaito licked his ice-cream, royal blue eyes glinting in amusement as he watched us interact. Yet, he never spoke a single word.
The bell rang and Rin began crutching in front of us. I was about to follow when I was held back by a strong arm.
"If you hurt Rin…you'll regret it."
I froze and looked up at Kaito who smiled gently at me, "Now let's go Len?"
We walked besides the injured girl and the two joked while I silently followed. Had Kaito really uttered those words? Kaito, the straight A+ student who girls thought of as a cool, reserved genius who hung out with a "weirdo" and henceforth left him alone, had really said that? Such a drastic change…
"Rin... So it was true this idiot broke your leg."
That time, too, he had shown a different side to him…a cold, dangerous side. Could it be…? No… Could it be…? Nah…. Could it be that Kaito is bipolar?! Maybe he suffers from double personality!
...I've been watching too much television is what Lily would say, or Kiyoteru, or Dell…or all three.
Rin's P.O.V
I tapped my pencil against the desk, impatient for the day to end. I hated this class now that I had become overly conscious of both Len and Miku being in it. I couldn't look Len in the eye anymore because I felt guilty of my past actions towards him. It wasn't his fault that his promise had reminded me of my horrible past. Yet I acted like he did…Too late to say anything now.
"…Bridge of Bonds!"
"Ehhh?" I stretched out my questioning noise.
Kaito leaned over from his desk, "It's the name of our project."
"Ahhh, okay…" I mumbled and decided I should pay attention from then onwards.
"So I will be handing out the sheets which include the full details. You must create an exact replica of an already existing bridge or create your own. Besides that, I expect a full-length essay with the details of the creation, history, and mathematical measures of the actual bridge if doing a replica. If not, I want the history of bridges in general and the measurements of your unique bridge. The beams on bridges are all bonded together, the more bonds the stronger it will be! We will have a big contest during Open House!"
My left eye twitched a couple of times before I sighed loudly and draped my arms lazily over my desk. Kaito smiled and patted my head, stating that I would do fine. He knew I hated projects like these…
The bell rang at that exact moment.
"Sorry Rin but I won't be able to meet you at home, I have…things to do…"
My right golden eyebrow rose in questioning. I shrugged and nodded, not like he was my caretaker or anything…
Where was he going?
Len gathered my things and we left the room. The sun was high in the sky and I blinked a couple of times to focus my vision. Kiytoteru was already outside waiting for us like always. We got inside the cool car.
"Where to, Master Len?"
"Any arts and crafts store that is nearby please."
"Ehhh?" I asked outloud.
"If this is a contest, we should start on it right away no?" Len asked, "We're totally winning first place."
I rolled my eyes, "You're just like Kaito."
His cerulean eyes narrowed, "Don't compare him to me."
I blinked rapidly, shocked by his statement, "S-Sorry."
He turned around and then gave a forced smile, "It's alright, okay?"
The rest of the ride was spent in awkward silence. Since when had things gotten so weird between Len and I? I mean, sure we aren't best buds or anything and he is annoying from time to time and I might slightly hate him but at least HE never used to act like this… It really disturbed me.
We arrived at Michael's Arts and Crafts Store in about twelve minutes. Len helped me out and Kiyoteru walked next to us as we made our way to the entrance. The chauffer picked up a shopping cart at the entrance and the air conditioned breeze greeted us in a welcoming manner. People looked at me now and then and I restrained from yelling, "Have you never seen a person in crutches?!"
We strolled the wood section where Len picked out the balsa wood sticks we would be using. He studied them and extended his arm to reach for another packet when another hand touched his, also trying to get the same thing. He turned around and I looked up too.
"KAITO?!" I exclaimed as I saw my blue haired friend. The leek freak came up behind him.
"RIN?!" The tealette exclaimed in her high pitched voice.
"What are you doing here?!" They exclaimed, and by they I mean Kaito and Len.
"We're here to pick out some things for the project." Len stated and took steps back until he stood right beside me. Was it that necessary to blatantly demonstrate that we were a team?
"Well so were we." Kaito said and Miku rushed from his side to Len's.
"I'm sorry Len Len but I don't plan to lose to you for first place!" Miku stated proudly as she embraced him. I resisted the urge to gag and resorted to making funny faces behind their back. Kaito chuckled and shook his head playfully.
"Well I feel the same Miku." He stated, "I won't go easy on you simply because you're my girlfriend."
The leek freak then turned to glare at me, "I especially won't lose to you! I'll show you I'm way better than you'll ever be!"
I smirked, "Oh are you? Let's see about that because I'm totally going to win."
Her teal eyebrow twitched, "Kaito, let's get metallic paint for our bridge."
"Len," I said, "Let's get a platform AND paint for OUR bridge."
We glared at each other for a moment before rushing to get the things we would use. I won't lose to leek freak even if I have to use my crutches as a weapon!
Len's P.O.V
Kaito and I stood side by side as we stared at the two girls who were now in a full frenzy to out do one another. If Miku grabbed a bottle of glitter then Rin grabbed two. If Rin grabbed small plastic trees then Miku took a mountain. We, the two calm guys in the background, sweat-dropped in unison as we continued to stare.
"Leek freak give that back, it's mine! I saw it first!"
"Shut up washboard, I took it before you even looked at it!"
"Girls…" We muttered at the same time and jumped in shock.
I scrunched my nose and looked in the opposite direction, not willing to admit I had just shared something in common with the blue haired genius robot.
"We are definitely winning."
I turned around to glare at Kaito, "What you say, ice-cream boy?!"
"The truth."
A vein popped in my forehead. How can Rin get along with this jerk?! Does he always act like this or is it simply me he is out to get? I can't really try to punch him right now, considering the numerous surveillance cameras and chauffeurs around so…
"We'll see about that loser!" I exclaimed before running down an aisle looking for awesome stuff to put on our bridge that I just now decided would be called "Bridge of Awesomeness."
Kaito, being the athletic A+ student he is, quickly caught up to me and soon no civilized people remained in our group save for a lone chauffeur who was trying really hard not to pretend he didn't know any of us. If he tried running away I'd just exclaim, "Kiyoteru, where are you going? The car is THAT way!"
We "calmly" ran around most of the store (so we wouldn't get scolded by staff), trying to find something useful before the other did.
"Len, let's get this for the alien space ship!"
"Kaito, this block of wood would be perfect for the cabin replica we will build besides the bridge!"
"Rin, I'll get more wood! …and glue!"
"Miku, isn't pink a weird color for a bridge? Yes, that's better."
"Master Len, I beg your pardon, but are all these things necessary? May I remind you that this is a bridge you and Miss Rin are building, not a replica of a city being attacked by aliens?"
At the end of the frantic rush, there was only one thing to do: pay for everything.
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"How in the world does this all add up to more than two-hundred dollars?" I exclaimed, staring at the receipt in my hands, "We didn't even buy a lot of things…"
"Oh no, not a lot, just basically half the store..!" Rin shook her head, muttering something about wallowing in debt over a stupid pile of sticks. She shouldn't be so drastic, two hundred is nothing at all~ And hey, why am I the only one being blamed when she and Miku were the ones who started everything?!
"Come on Rin, I won't demand you pay for anything. This wasn't anything-"
"Are you trying to rub it in my face how rich you are, jerk?" She seethed, apparently back in her usual, angry, Rin-like mood. I smiled because I enjoyed seeing her back to normal and not like before… Maybe I should arrange for Miku to come over more often! Because although her words were harsh, I felt no true anger behind them…like earlier today.
She got really mad when Kaito told her that he had indirectly lied to her and had come here with Miku. She started yelling at him and in the end mumbled incoherent words while her face turned a pretty shade of pink. I hadn't realized I had been staring at the two until Miku straight out pointed it out to me. Though from that point on I tried listening to what my girlfriend was talking about, my eyes kept on drifting towards the pair in the background. When I caught a glimpse of Rin smiling adoringly at Kaito, my stomach clenched and my jaw stiffened slightly. I nearly jolted away when Miku's hand touched my arm. She started questioning my health but I knew she had already noticed at what I had been unconsciously looking at. Her pink lips pressed together in a line and she told Kaito she wanted to leave but not before kissing me. For the first time in our relationship, I felt awkward kissing my own girlfriend. Miku gave me a questioning look and I smiled sheepishly, hoping she wouldn't pry any farther. Her teal pigtails swung wildly as she turned and left.
As we got inside the car I sighed out in relief at the whole incident being over with. I had not expected to meet those two there. Yet, now that I look back on it, I'm glad we did bump into each other. For as long as our "battle" lasted, Rin and I worked together like friends. Not once did she call me a jerk or talk about Kaito. We actually laughed together…We got along. I smiled as I looked out the window. Today had proven that it was possible. It was possible to get Rin to like me. As long as I knew it was possible, I wouldn't give up on her any time soon.
I turned around to glance at Rin who, surprisingly, was now asleep. Well, it's not every day that we get to run around a store like that, eh? Her face showed no sign of her usual scowl but instead was relaxed into such a peaceful expression…she's like a completely different person. Could this still be the same Rin I know? Her eyebrow twitched and I instinctively shot up back to my original position, unaware that I had been slowly bending down towards the sleeping blonde… I feel like a creep for staring at her now.
My cheeks flared and my stomach was filled with a warm, pleasant feeling of contentment. My eyelids grew heavy and I slowly began leaning to the side. Maybe a quick nap won't hurt anyone…
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"Bananas are awesome~ Bananas are awesome~ Bananas are-oomph!"
I woke up violently to the wonderful sensation of being punched in the stomach. Forget everything I said about naps not being dangerous to your health…I lied.
Rin hit me. She outright just punched a sleeping man who had his defenses down! That is very low! And right when my dream was getting good…
"What did you do that for?!" I complained loudly but stopped as I saw Rin's alarmed look.
Her sea blue eyes were wide and her cheeks were bright pink. Her chest was rising and falling deeply, as if panicked by something. What had happened...?
"Y-You…!"
"I?"
"Y-You were a-asleep on…on me!"
"So what-"
"PERVERT!"
And there goes my awesome face. I remained still as the after effect of her slap still stung my cheek. We hadn't realized, well at least I hadn't noticed, that Kiyoteru was standing awkwardly with the door open. He helped Rin out and she crutched to the doorway of her house. I hastily thanked Kiyoteru and chased after her.
"Why are you so mad?" I questioned, "It's not like I did it on purpose!"
"Well-"
"Master Len pardon the interruption in your love life, but your mother would like to know at what time you will be returning home."
Home… Neru and Lily will be bugging me. My mother will make a big deal about Rin again… I really don't want to go, especially since Miku will probably find me there.
"Can I stay over at Rin's house?"
"EHHH?!" They questioned in unison.
I pouted, "It's not a bad idea and don't take it the wrong way! It would just be easier to take her to school every day and fulfill my promise to Meiko!"
"Um, that is not for me to decide, Master Len. You would need to discuss this matter with Mrs. Kagamine."
I frowned but nodded. It might take some effort but eventually…
Rin's P.O.V
"It's good to be home~!" Len exclaimed as we walked into MY house.
The blonde jerk guy named Len Kagamine is staying at my house, as in the overnight sleep over kind of stay. Not only that, but his butler/chauffeur is staying too! Is the guy crazy or something?! I mean, Kaito has stayed over and stuff but he's basically family-no, he did it when Meiko was present! Now I'm going to be staying at home alone with two guys?! Nononononononono….
How did things end up this way?! Wait, I remember…
I fidgeted while sitting in the lofty sofa within the Kagamine household. Len also sat there next to me while we waited for his mother to show up and Kiyoteru stood stoically in the background. Throughout all this time I had been giving him my famous death glare to which he was slowly growing immune to. How dare he drag me in here! It was bad enough being here that one time but now again?! The shimmering blue tiled floor, the sparkling golden chandelier, the wide windows, the annoying jerk next to me…they all made me feel uneasy and out of place.
"Len what did you want-oh…" Mrs. Kagamine stated as she walked into the room, "Hello, Rin!"
I awkwardly smiled, my facial expression probably giving away how uncomfortable I felt, "Hello Mrs. Kagamine."
"Mother I wanted to ask for your permission to stay at Rin's house until Meiko comes back. If I stayed there, it would be less trouble to take her to and from school. And I would fulfill my promise better if I could keep a constant eye on Rin without being worried about her getting hurt when I'm not there."
His mother studied his face and thought about it for a moment.
"Aren't you taking things way too fast, Len?" A tall blonde girl asked, wiggling her eyebrows in a funny manner.
"It's not like that Lily!" he exclaimed, his face glowing red. I resisted the urge to laugh. I hadn't realized Lily had walked in-wait a minute...!
"Hmm, but a boy and a girl alone in a house…? I don't think that's a good idea, especially not with a cute girl like Rin."
"Mom, I have a girlfrie-"
"Yes, yes I know you have Miki but c'mon look at her cheeks! So squishy! How could you not like Rinny?!"
Len sighed, "Miku is my girlfriend and I won't be unfaithful, thank you."
His mother completely ignored him and kept on abusing my poor cheeks, "I don't know…"
"Ma'am, if it would make you feel better, I shall gladly stay at Miss Rin's household along with the young master to make sure everything is in order. I will be with them all the time if so you bid."
"Great idea, Kiyo!" Len exclaimed and looked towards Mrs. Kagamine for her approval.
His mother sighed and smiled, "This is a great way for you to learn about responsibility Len and I'm glad you are willing to take care of Rin so well. If Kiyoteru is willing to stay with you then I have no objection for he has my complete trust."
The golden haired boy grinned and embraced his mother, "Thank you!"
Then, without notice, he ran upstairs to pack a suitcase and made his butler/chauffeur do the same. I didn't even have time to stand up for in about five minutes both guys were back and ready to go.
I stood up with my crutches and we were about to leave when Lily exclaimed the following, "Remember you're still underage 'kay?"
Len gritted his teeth and his face flushed pink as did mine. Yet, a smirk slowly formed on his pink lips, "Alright as long as you remember the same thing with Dell!"
…And that is how we left a flabbergasted, steaming Lily behind and how I gained two new housemates.
I had already shown them the spare room we had that they would be sharing. I mean, they didn't expect me to let them into Meiko's room, now did they? I don't have a death wish thank you. They had easily settled in as if it were their home to begin with. Neither Kiyoteru nor Len showed any signs of being uncomfortable in a stranger's house.
Kiyoteru, being the fancy person he is, offered to cook dinner and soon the living room was filled with the aromatic smells of pungent spices and meat. Maybe it was a good idea to bring this guy along...When Meiko leaves I survive on oranges, instant ramen, and the occasional meal from Kaito's mom. It would be nice to taste something good.
Len, on the other hand, was staring at everything in my home as if it were the first time he had seen something like it. I mean, how interesting can a table be for goodness sake?
Kiyoteru set up the table and called us in to eat. Before we could sit down, a knocking interrupted us.
"I'll go open," I stated, trying to reinstitute my domain.
I crutched to the door and turned the cold, brown knob to reveal someone who I didn't expect at all.
"Neru?" I questioned in disbelief as I stared at Len's younger sister, blushing and fidgeting at the door, "What are you doing here?"
"I-I…"
"Neru?" Len spoke from besides me, poking his head out to see, "Why-"
"I CAME TO STAY OKAY?!" She yelled out in a frustrated matter and pushed her way into MY house. Is it just me or are these people WAY too at home in a house that is not theirs?
"I heard that you were going to stay here until her mother came back so-so…"
"I thank you for worrying about me but Kiyo is here." Len stated calmly.
Her face reddened again and she pointed at me, "I have to save you from being raped by her so that is why I'm here! I wouldn't be able to sleep at night otherwise!"
I swear my jaw slammed towards the ground. Me…? She was worried that I would rape her stupid sibling when I, and only I, am the victim here?! Is it truly okay for people to barge in here and make accusations like that? Nope, don't think so. Actually, I think they kind of forgot I was there…
"But there are no more rooms-"
"I'll stay with this one!" Neru stated as she nodded towards me. Oh, so I take it I'm back to being a "this one" again?
I blinked rapidly as Len nodded, "If it's alright with Rin then sure."
"Wait a minute, why should I-" I began to exclaim as I recovered from my previous shock.
"Okay then~! It's settled! Welcome to our new family Neru!" Len greeted.
WHA-?
"I'll get an extra plate."
"Wait since when did I agree?"
"Aww c'mon Rin~"
"Don't think I'll like staying with you!"
As we bickered at the dining table, I forgot about everything else. Usually I checked my email to make sure I hadn't missed a message from Meiko but that night I totally forgot. All I could think about is how I would explain a house filled with members of Len's household to Meiko.
If I would've checked like I was supposed to I would've seen the new message in my inbox:
Hey Rin, 'sup? I'm glad to announce that I'll be returning a week earlier than planned! Isn't that great?!
-Meiko~
A/N: So that is it for today…my brain will crash soon so I won't speak anymore. Just please review and if you do, know that I will be forever grateful to you! I am working on T.B.a.P.M.T chapter after this and then another chap from another story will follow~ Thank you and I hope you liked it!
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