hey people! this was a story i thought of when i saw the romeo and cinderella pv for rin and len's. i based it all on that one scene when rin was running from len and she started leaving her shoes behind, like a sign. it was all because of that one scene did i build a story around it. ahaha. ohh, and they're not siblings in this, in case you didn't catch it.
yeah, well i hope you guys enjoy the story and get the concept. i think i make this a total of six chapters, so take it and soak into it because it might end to fast for some people. ohh, and i apologize if there is any mistakes. this was just balls out writing so...yeah. please review, and no hate here please.
[as of 7/11/12: try to read this story in sans-serif font by clicking on it above.]
Rin Kagamine scowled in pure disgust as she chucked an innocent little book to the other side of her room, causing it to make a weird, loud thud after hitting the wall hard with force. The pristine baby-blue book now lying helplessly on the ground, had black inky letters that read Cinderella in fancy, intricate, smooth font, while bottom read the same in simple hiragana.
Lying back down on her comfortable bed, she looked at the white painted ceiling, trying to question why this is happening by connecting the dots. "Who the hell reads these kinds of things?" She closed her bright, pretty, cerulean eyes and rubbed her temples, like it was already a long day.
"It's only seven in the morning and I already have a headache from seeing such an oddity," She then took a deep breath, to contemplate about her life and that strange oddity. Memories flowing back to her calmly in streams of colors and scenes, playing back out like a movie of repressed, never-forgetting thoughts.
As if reaching forward and grasping the concept with her own bare hands, they came to her so vividly that she remembered everything perfectly. It was so clear in her head. Ever since Rin could recall, her mother and older sister, Lily would sometimes read her love stories and fairy tales; only to find that she never liked them.
When they read her Cinderella she thought it was absolute bullshit as a child. She even complained about for weeks, stomping around the house shouting, 'Who wears glass as shoes?' The damages included many broken things, mostly of glass, and dents on walls by throwing things.
When they finally got to the Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast she said that it was weird because it contained bestiality. Or when she was little, she would ask 'Who falls in love with animals?' She thought that each one of them was just gross, one way or another. She thought they were just plain sick. Twisted words that eventually made something that made no true sense.
That is why until this very day, she still never believes in them, nor the love that came along with it. Actually, it was mostly the love that she never believed in. She thought it was just as worse as the story. Yes, sure, those stories might be impossible in some cases. That's what made them stupid to Rin. That's what makes it a fairy tale, so that was the excuse.
A very lame one in her opinion. But, the cheesy lovey dovey things that follow the story...well, she never really got the idea. They were all the same, at least to her. Guy meets girl, they fall in love instantly, then they can't meet for some reason or something, then the drama, and in the end the guy ends up sweeping the girl off her feet somehow, or something else happens.
Her nose almost wrinkled at the thought. She didn't want that to happen to her, no...never. The last thing she needed and wanted was to fall in love in life. She didn't want to get caught in a tangled web of trouble, complications, and such. It's just like digging one's gave. No matter what, in the end, it'll suck ass. She sighed and turned away from her ceiling with heavy thoughts.
"Seriously who the hell reads this stuff?" She practically shouted to the painted skyline that was dripping off her window a distance away. Hues of red and orange were blazing up towards the blue sky, trying to blend in making a huge spectrum of colors come alive and soar with the wind. She stared at it for a good thirty seconds before focusing back to her mind.
'Yeah, love stories are eww and a bore. And fairy tales are just ugly...' She thought, twirling a finger through her short gold locks. She then sat up and started getting ready, looking for something to wear while she continued to contemplate on her life.
When she was just eight and Lily was ten, their father died and their mother remarried after a year later. The man was nice, and polite who also had two daughters as well. Luckily they were the same age as Rin. But when he died as well, her mother went into a state of depression that followed her to an early grave.
She left only Rin, Lily, and her step-sisters, Miku and Neru. Since then, Lily has been working hard and taking care of all three of them. The hard work she did over the years not only made them happy, but kept them satisfied and earned them nice things. Eventually, Rin gave out another scowl while she searched through her clothes though the closet.
'My mother and father died, but I'm okay. I have two step-sisters who are great, and a dysfunctional family but I'm perfectly fine. You don't see me complain. I have a great life that can't compare to others. I'm living the good life.' She didn't want to be compared to that pretty blonde, who she thought was weak and lived in a place that was considered a cold and cruel prison.
"Stupid Cinderella..." She whispered. Picking her outfit out for today, she put them on. A pair of black denim short-shorts that went a little passed her thighs, a black Obey shirt with a pair of socks, and finally a blue flannel that she accidentally got at the guy section at Forever 21. She took a look at a full-body length mirror which she happened to have beside her.
A disheartened sigh came out as she folded and pulled up the flannel's sleeves so that they were on her elbows. She stared for a moment, before at last putting on her socks. When she was done, she put a hand to her hip. Dissatisfaction started to line her face. She couldn't help but continue the rant in her mind.
Her foot tapped to beats to release stress. If she were to fall in love then that's it for her. Her reputation would get ruined. Forever. No, better yet it would destroyed and obliterated to the point where it's guaranteed that things would never be the same. She wouldn't be the 'oh so famous' Rin Kagamine, the girl who is liked from everyone because she gets along with everyone.
She maybe the girl who lacks a bit of femininity, the girl who's sort of of a tomboy without going to far, but everyone loved her for it. She could always chill with the guys, which made them respect her. And with the girls she always gave them tips on life and anything, and they always admire and look up to her. If she fell in love, she was almost guaranteed to be teased and maybe hated.
She didn't want that to happen. Hell no. Not to her. Rin would rather jump in a geyser and burn her self for fun than to fall in love. A shiver ran up her spine at all the thoughts blending together. She shook it off almost immediately, and sighed. "I'm sixteen years old, and you expect me to believe this kind of bull?"
"Talking to yourself again, Rin?" A mature voice interrupted her thoughts. Looking via mirror she saw Lily with a confident smirk on her face, leaning by the doorway. It only made Rin narrow her eyes. "Heh, as if..." She turned around, quick as a whip. "What do you want?" her voice dripping slowly.
Lily held up two hangers with pretty shirts on them. "Okay I was wondering, floral top with white jeans, or silver top with white jeans?" Rin sighed, and turn around back to the mirror. "Floral, it's mid-spring already. Jeez you women need to stop asking me what looks good on you."
She looked at herself again, and paused. She then gave a face at the stupid question she was about to ask. The hell? It was stupid to the point that she didn't even have to ask. Though she still did it against her better judgement. "Does this outfit look okay?"
The question only made Lily laugh. "Ahaha, look who's talking. Are you trying to copy me? I'm wearing a Forever outfit, and you're wearing a Forever flannel! It's a scandal! Haha, all joking aside you look fine." Rin stuck her tongue out. "Whatever...is Miku ready yet?"
"Nope, she's still blow-drying her hair. Why?" Lily looked towards the mirror and started fixing her hair a bit. Rin went to pick up the book that was lying on her floor, and held it up for Lily to see. Her face shifted to annoyance again. "She left her stupid book in my room."
Lily's own aquamarine eyes scanned the title, and her smirk only grew. "Heh, no wonder you were mad."
"And you know what sucks too? We're reading Romeo and Juliet in English Class! What's the point in reading it? We're Japanese! We don't really care for Shakespeare. Ahh, I'm telling you these things are haunting me, I swear! It's not even funny." Rin usually spoke with prose, but this simply ruined her day.
And much to her displeasure, Lily put a hand to her chest and released a light-hearted laugh. "Hey, are you planning to wear your ribbon today?" Rin raised a perfect eyebrow at her, giving her a look of suspicion. "Why?"
"I was going to wear it on my neck to finish the outfit." Lily simply replied, shrugging. Rin went to her desk to pull out her famous silk white ribbon. She tied it to the book, then threw it at her older sister. "Knock yourself out, and give Miku her book back when you see her."
Managing to catch the book her Lily then gave a small salute. "Hai," Signing and shaking her head, Rin felt a faint smile tugging at the corners of her lips. She went back to her desk to find some black bobby pins to hold her bangs in place. "Heh, family...the greatest thing you could have in the world."
When she was done with that she grabbed her phone and descended down the flight of white carpeted stairs, taking them two at a time. Getting to the end, she jumped the last two steps and landed on her feet with a loud thud. Walking into the kitchen, she saw Neru sitting on the table, texting swiftly on her blackberry.
"Morning, Neru." Rin greeted as she sat down across from her on the dark, hardened mohagany wood table. "Hey," Neru replied, looking up with wide golden eyes and long golden lashes. She pressed the send button on her last text, then put her phone down on the table. "We didn't have any homework last night for Kioteru-sensei's class, right?"
Rin shook her head, grabbing an orange from the glass fruit bowl. "Nope. So, what's new?" Neru flicked off some imaginary dust off her finger nail. "Nothing. I think there might be something going on today with our school, and our so called 'rivals' across from us." At the same time they broke out into a chuckle.
The high school they went to was the prestigious Crypton Academy famous for the arts and their multi-talented, hard working students. But literally right across from their school was another great high school that majored in the same thing, Yamaha Academy.
For years they have been rivals in more ways than one. Always fighting on who's better than who, trying to top each other's events. They were always toe on toe with each other. But over the years their differences slowly deteriorated. Today they might still be so called 'rivals' but everybody basically gets along.
Neru managed to break out of their laughter first to continue what she was about to say earlier. "Yeah, I over-heard sensei and he's really excited for this. Something interesting might happen if the whole staff is buzzed. This thing has to be huge. Ohh, and by the way Miki is coming over in a bit."
Rin gasped, taking out her droid and almost forgetting about her orange. "She didn't text me earlier. Is anyone else coming?" It was Neru's turn to shake her head. "No, but I think we'll see them when we walk. To bad Lily won't drive us anymore."
"I know! I can't believe she told us we need more exercise." Rin sighed, as she started to slowly peel her orange. Neru nodded in agreement. "As if! But, I guess it's okay since we don't live that far." Their conversation didn't finish as knocking came by the main door. Both blinked, turning their heads towards the sound.
"I'll get it." Neru got up. Rin nodded back to her, watching her leave for the door. A few moments later she came back with their friend Miki by her side. The cherry haired girl looked fabulous this morning. "Hey, Rin!" Rin got up and the two gave each other a hug. "Hey, Miki. Walking with us today?"
"Why do you think I'm here? Gosh, Rin." Miki pouted with her pretty pink lips. "Man, okay I'm sorry, I'm sorry. Gosh." Rin mimicked, even pouting the same way too. The only thing was it didn't look effortless or cute like her friend's.
Miki sighed, putting a hand to her hip while her red hair swayed. "It's fine. The only thing that sucks is while I go to Yamaha, you guys have fun without me in Crypton. The only time we see each other is after school, or lunch sometimes if we get a chance. I mean, I don't get why we're two separate schools if we already get along and all..."
"What's the point, right?" Neru continued for her, fiddling with the ends of her long side ponytail by peeling off spit ends. "Wow you guys, you're making this morning depressing. Lighten up, at least we see each other. Besides you have Gumi, Luka, and others. If we couldn't see each other then I'll probably bitch out to the people who tried to separate us." Rin stated, taking a bite of her orange.
Miki smiled softly at Rin's assurance. She maybe brash at times, but her honesty and beautiful words always held truth to them. "Yeah, you're right. Hey where's Miku and Lily? We should get going soon." Neru looked at the clock hanging above the wall.
"You're right. Miku, Lily, let's go already!" she shouted roughly. Next thing they knew, Miku came running into the kitchen with a flash of teal and Lily trailing right behind her. "Gomen, gomen! Morning, Miki and company!" She sang, entering the kitchen with a bright smile that gleamed a little to brightly for everyone else's taste.
She then abruptly stop dead in her tracks, noticing something. Looking down, her eyes trailed off to Miki's feet. "Love your shoes, Miki! You have to tell me where you-" She was cut short when Lily lightly tugged on one of her long teal pigtails, causing her to stumble a bit. "Not the time, Miku. We have to get going. It's already seven-thirty and you know class starts at eight."
"Yeah, come on girlies. We got to move!" Rin called loudly, already by the door putting on her small black back-pack and red Nike high tops. "How in the world did you get there already?" Neru questioned while making a face and walking over to the doorway, putting on her bag as well. She then proceeded to slip on her shoes, and everyone else behind her followed suit.
"Because you guys take forever." The younger Kagamine stuck her tongue out, opening the door and heading out with the wind blowing. Eventually all were together side by side, walking down the rolling pavement of endless grey concrete next to the beat down but still stark-black road.
Once everyone was in a comfortable silence, Miku decided it was time to start the morning conversation for today. "As I was saying though, Miki I need to get a pair of your shoes!" Miki merely shook her hands to signal her thoughts, and calm her friend. "They're not that great, Miku. They're only white boots."
"What do you mean? They are fabulous." Miku drawled on with a smile. And to show that she cared even more, she nodded head with persistence. "Whatever you say. We're just lucky that our schools don't have uniforms. Speaking of which, student body president, why don't we wear uniforms?" Miki asked turning to face Lily, her eyes blinking in curiosity.
Lily released a sigh that escaped with the breeze, her face peaceful. That image and moment alone looked so poised and refined to the others. So picturesque. "To tell you the truth, I have no idea. It's weird though, huh? Maybe it's because our principals were from the west. I don't know."
All of the girls, except Rin nodded their heads. She was too busy occupying herself with anything around her. Every crack, every stone, anything to count, the sky. The interesting little things in life that no one seems to notice nowadays. Being indecisive about it she settled looking at only the moving ground that seems to never end no matter the steps.
After walking for around five minutes they spotted a friend of their's walking a few feet ahead of them. "Gumi-chan!" Miku called out from a distance. She approached her and looked at the same direction she was in. But something was off. Gumi usually never walks alone. Her older brother would usually disapprove of this, and never lets her walk by herself. "Where's Gakupo Onii-chan?"
"Yeah, you two always walk together to school." Neru remarked, with a raised brow and a hand to her hip in a sassy fashion. Miki even gave her thought when she nodded as well. "This is an unusual sight," She exclaimed with wide eyes.
"Let her talk you guys," Lily says with her hand out, silencing the small commotion. A second later Gumi flashed a smile that had a hint of sadness to it. "Nii-chan went to school early. He told me this morning." Rin looked at her with wonder. "Do you know why?"
"I don't know," Biting her lip, Gumi heaved a breath. "I really don't know. He didn't have the time to tell me. But he said he'll me later and that he'll treat me to something later to make up for it." She admitted, then paused. "Now I have you guys as company. So shall we get school over with?" Everyone let out a groan, but nodded heading towards school.
Eventually reaching their destination on their particular street, Gumi noticed something on the corner of her eye. The school sign she was near by read Crypton in a neat fashion much to similar like her school. She was standing in front of the wrong place. "Okay you guys we have to go, or Miki and I would be late to class."
"Alright, we'll catch up later then." Neru replied not only to her, but everyone else. Saying their goodbyes and running off to different places, everyone headed to their appropriate classrooms. Once Rin made it inside the proper building, she wandered the halls a bit since it was a bit too early just to head for the classroom. Hey, why not enjoy yourself before the bell rings?
Crypton was always a nice school, Rin always thought. The gigantic semi-luxurious place carried spacious walls that are usually a creamy off-white with borders of utilitarian grey and splashes of inky black along it's edges, and the floors are of a dizzy but pretty display of clean, polished glazed tiles. Majority of classrooms contained sleek clean desks, and clear open windows for a view.
This place was always a breathe of fresh air, and since the building was modern; and therefore constantly changing, it bring and adds new things to make the colors less monotonous. But sometimes, eitherway and no matter what building or complex, if you walk a place too many times to count, things tend to look the same. Even if it had two floors of exciting things.
While looking around a bit more, Rin eventually found another friend roaming the halls too. Black Chucks tapping the floor made sounds that resonated the walls while curly light burgundy hair bounced happily as if to meet and greet along with it's pretty and sporty owner. "Hey, Rin!"
"Hey, Teto." Rin greeted back cheerfully, adding in a small wave. "Let's go to class, shall we?" Teto nodded in return, a sunny smile showing on her face. "Yeah," Then time took off and flew from there. Slow agonizing minutes drift into on-going lectures and fast ticking seconds are killed by distraction. Before they knew, it was already fourth period.
That means lunch was after this class. And here, Rin could finally see her step-sisters again. Since they were sophomores and Lily was a grade above them, they had no classes together so she'll be seeing her later. Teto took a sigh of relief when she got in, and sat down on her comfortable desk. "Finally, Kioteru-sensei's class!"
"You could totally repeat that," Neru remarked with a smirk when she entered the classroom, and Miku right behind her every step like a shadow. Kioteru Hiyama, their teacher, just gave them a funny look like one would do to their child if they were to do something weird. "You guys were waiting for my class?"
"Duh, sensei! You're one of the better teachers around here." Neru continued like if her teacher already knew this, taking her seat too. "Yeah, sensei! You give us free time during class, and even if we mess around, you don't really get mad." Teto pointed out, snapping her fingers.
Miku, on the other hand nodded to both of their statements. "Plus you let all of your students call you Kioteru-sensei, instead of Hiyama-sensei." She added, pursing her lips into a smile. Rin rested her head on her knuckles, a smirk slowly forming on her face. "Hn. It's because he's still young, and kicking."
It was true though, Kioteru was only twenty-five. He tilted his head to the side a bit. "Is that so?" Finishing his sentence others starting throwing out their comments. All were good, mostly compliments. Mikuo, who sat diagonally behind Rin, flicked his teal bangs almost copying her smirk. "I agree with everyone sensei. You're cool,"
Rin looked at him with an unpleasing look. "You disgusting weirdo, stop copying what I'm doing." she spat, glaring at him without moving a muscle. "Hey, I can't help it. Plus remember, I'm agreeing with you guys." Mikuo replied grinning, and flicking his hair once more. 'What a cocky bastard.' Rin thought irritably.
Kioteru fixed his glasses, pulling it to the bridge of his nose. "Okay, okay, enough you guys. I'm going to start roll now, okay." he held up his book that contained all of the student names. He started calling them out one by one while he walked back and forth in-front of the classroom.
"Akita Neru."
Neru flicked out a hand and held it up. "Here."
"You don't have to raise your hand you know," A voice sneered behind her. Her eyes quickly narrowed. She could hear the amusement in his voice and it almost made her growl a bit. This is one person who she could barely tolerate.
"Here."
Neru whipped her head around so fast that the person behind her almost flinched. And not because of the pony-tail that could slashed like a whip. "Will you just shut up, Nero?" Her whispering voice filling with rage. It was that irritably loud that a few people could hear her if they were close enough.
"Here."
"Why would I? I'm just saying the truth." Nero countered indifferently, smirking with amusement still in his tone. He likes seeing this girl flustered, and he likes being the reason why. Hey, she's cute like that.
"Hatsune Miku."
"Present!"
Neru face-palmed, groaning as she did so. "My gosh, you're just like Mikuo. Both annoying. You guys could pass for brothers." And to make matters worst, the other guy with the said name just had to join in the chat.
"I know this would annoy you more, but it's your fault for sort of bringing it up. So don't blame me. But if you and Miku are sisters, how come you guys have different last names?" Mikuo questioned. His index finger was out and sticking straight up while his face adorned a dumbass look. Man, it sucked to be Neru at the moment.
"Kagamine Rin."
"Over here."
Neru groaned even more at Mikuo's voice. "Ugh, speaking of who..."
"Kasane Teto."
"Here."
Noticing she didn't really want to explain, Rin quickly answered for her. "Neru took her mother's maiden name when their parents got divorced, while Miku kept her father's." Neru silently thanked her by nodding.
"Mikuo, Neru, Rin, Nero, what are you four talking about?" Kioteru asked, looking up from his book.
"Uhhh..."
"Nothing sensei, just keep going." Nero waved his hand as if it were nothing. "Alright I see that you, Nero, are here. Ahh, and Mikuo too. Now stop interrupting I'm almost done."
After another agonizing three minutes role-call was finally over. "Okay. Now, I'm going to pass back Romeo and Juliet. We're probably going to finish it today, hopefully before our assembly." Kioteru lectured, taking a stack of books from his front desk. He then started passing them back to each row.
'So that's what Neru was talking about...' Rin finally got it. There was going to be an assembly. When she received her book she eyed it the same way she did with the Cinderella book. It almost looked the same too. Pretty black leather book, fancy gold font that read the english title and underneath the hiragana. 'Eww...'
As the hour went by they read the story to the end. What Rin got out of it though, that was a different story. Recalling from the previous scenes they read before, she remembered Romeo went to the ball to find a different girl, but found Juliet. Then...they fell in love, then it was forbidden for them to see each other. A few, blahs, blahs, and some umms, then finally they killed themselves.
Her previous thought on how the books look alike was now an understatement. The books were to much alike; only Cinderella got a 'happy ending', and Juliet got a 'tragedy'. A happy ending she didn't believe in, and a tragedy she didn't find sad. She could only sigh out of boredom as she stared at the world outside the class room. That looked more fun.
The shining rays of sunlight made it look good to be outside roaming free, while the birds flew so peacefully in the sky that it was effortless. Look far enough and you could see Shibuya's tall prodding buildings shooting for the stars, and look just below some cherry blossoms trees dropped their pale pink petals and made them dance with the wind.
Hell, even down the street took more interest in Rin's point of view. Guys on construction fixing the street, a random dude tripping on his own feet. 'Man...why can't I be down there now? Those guys look like they're having a contractor party, and I want to join them and take their road-roller.' She felt like she was stuck in glass because of the shiny window that portrayed the world.
"Well, class?" Kioteru's voice rang through out the room. Her attention was now focused on her teacher. "What were your thoughts on the story? Good, bad, so-so?" The curiosity sounded in his voice made Miku first to raise her hand first. Typical. She was now the spotlight of the room. "Sensei, I really loved the story! The only thing is that it was sad. I wished Juliet had a better ending."
Most of the girls in the class nodded their heads. Rin could hear their coos that dripped like honey, and she didn't like it. On the other hand, some of the guys groaned as if they were tortured. She wanted to groan with them too.
"That is why I personally like Cinderella better! After all, I don't want my love to end like Juliet's." She preached with her heart, standing up to make her voice heard. This time all the girls nodded their heads showing that they agreed. They now completely believed in what Miku said. It was like propaganda. Damn.
"Hey, I should make a song out of that!" Everyone turned to eye Miku strangely as if she was an alien for a moment. She blushed sheepishly, and gave an equally sheepish smile. She then sat back down, almost embarrassed. "Hehe, sorry about that."
Rin couldn't stand it any longer. To many people agreed to this. She has to give a counter-argument, her opinion. Truth. Brutal, honest opinion truth. No time to make things flow. She slammed a fist to her desk, with a bit to much force than necessary. "I thought that this story was a piece of shit! If anything, bullshit."
Like a mechanism with gears that shift and turn, everyone's head now faced her. Even Kioteru had to make a double-take. Her anger was clearly written on her face like if it were clear as day. She was even getting strange looks from some people, but she didn't care. Though the guys seem to agree with her by nodding slowly, getting the idea.
"I mean, who in the hell reads these things. Look, they killed themselves! How stupid can you get? Kill yourself for love? How you met was an accident. Who does that? Seriously, who does that?" She continued ranting without stopping for a breath. Some of the guys were starting to cheer. "Yeah!"
"Same with Cinderella. How can you believe that? She leaves a glass shoe behind, and the prince finds her by making everyone try on that same shoe. How dumb. She has fucking blonde hair! That could have narrowed it down, plus how could you not remember her face? I mean, if she was that pretty, I highly doubt you will forget her face. These stories just flat out suck balls."
The cheering got louder, and louder. The guys were almost acting like beasts banging on the desks and giving 'woots' and 'yeahs'. High fives were being thrown across the room. The chaos ensuing made Rin regret even saying anything. "You go girl!" Mikuo whooped, hands up and jeering. "Now, she. Has the right idea." Nero clapped, impressed by it all.
"Thanks you guys..." Rin grumbled, frowning. It wasn't because she was annoyed with what they were doing. Far from it. She was annoyed because she made an outburst that was uncalled for. Not only that, but a lot of girls were giving her a weird look. Usually Rin could handle the pressure of anything, so they were surprised of her.
A few seats behind her a boy with pure white hair accented in silver, smiled with innocent joy. He looked at the other girls, wondering why they aren't smiling with everyone else. "Come on you guys, she is entitled to her own opinion."
A boy next to him with green hair and red tinted sun-glasses resting on his head clapped as well. "I agree with Piko. She has an opinion. But I do agree with her. These stories are sort of...yeah. Great speech Rin!"
"Thanks Piko, Gumo, everyone...really! And show off those shades more, Gumo! " Rin did a shout-out, pumping a fist in the air towards the guy who spoke last. "Okay, okay, settle down students." Kioteru started. He did not want to see this get any worst than what it is.
Then the disruption dimmed down into an awkward silence. "Good. Now, why Rin? These stories are classics. I even enjoy them a bit. They're not that bad."
"Well sensei, she clearly doesn't enjoy them." Mikuo always pointed out the obvious. "No duh, bro. No duh." Nero snickered at his statement. Kioteru shook his head and sighed at his class. Their antics were quite strange sometimes. He turned to look at the clock.
Eleven twenty-five, ten minutes. "Alright, you guys can kick back for ten minutes. Then we have to go to the auditorium for our assembly."The class sighed in almost perfect harmony. In an instant almost everyone shifted to different parts of the classroom and started talking amongst themselves. Rin let out a gasp of air. She could finally breathe.
Fixing a strand of hair, she turn to face Teto, Neru and Miku. "So..." Miku had a pout on her face. Tears were now glistening her eyes while she looked at Rin, who just rolled her's. "I can't believe you think that way, Rin." Rin made a face, and cross her arms. "I'm sorry because, I know I shouldn't burst out like that. But you know me, I don't like this stuff..."
Her voice almost leaked in sarcasm, but her face gave it away. Expecting Miku to continue sulking about it, Rin just puffed her cheeks and turned around. Instead she felt Miku hug her from behind. "It's okay Rin-chan. I know you don't like these things, but you apologized. So I shall forgive you."
Rin didn't know whether or not should be grateful or not. She just hoped that Miku won't continue about this conversation. She didn't want to her speech about Juliet or Cinderella. To break the previous chat and ease tension, Teto decided to start a new one. "So you guys, what are we doing after school today?"
"I think we might meet up with Miki them and just hang out. Maybe we should eat somewhere." Neru tried, while everyone nodded their heads. "Hey Neru, how do you keep your hair to the side like that? I mean doesn't it weigh down on you?" Nero asked, now sitting near by her. Everyone around him jumped a bit at his random presence.
"You brat, stay away from us!" Neru shouted, now standing to her feet. "Now, now that's not nice. Why can't you be more polite, like your sister-dear?" Mikuo chimed in, winking with charm. He took a few strands of Miku's long hair and held it to his lips, close to kissing it.
"M-mikuo..." Miku stammered. She tried to contain her blush by looking the other way, while Teto simply laughed at the gesture. Neru clamped her teeth together. She had to restrain herself from slapping anyone at the moment. "Leave her alone. Why can't you guys just bug someone else?"
Rin looked at the scene, shaking her head. 'Dude, are you blind? There's a reason why they tease you...' She almost wanted to strangle them to realize it. "Why can't you just be like Piko or Gumo, who are gentleman." Neru now spazzed, pointing a poised finger at the two names she called.
"Oooh, that's going to hurt your balls." Teto snickered though her teeth at Mikuo and Nero. For a second they didn't reply, but headed towards where Piko and Gumo were sitting. Neru smirked, thinking she won this round. Sadly she was mistaken when she saw them smirk as well.
"What are you talking about, sister? We're friends with them. So that makes us gentlemen too." Mikuo said, high-fiving Piko while Nero did the same with Gumo. Neru growled and slumped her head to a nearby desk. Her efforts were short lived as Kioteru got their attention.
"Alright you guys, head towards the auditorium. It's time to go."
Slowly but surely everyone filed out the door. Padded footsteps heading towards one particular place. Juniors, sophomores, everyone. Crossing the halls, and climbing the stairs our group of girls eventually manage to find Lily in a sea of people pushing and shoving each other. It was so hard not to get elbowed or bumped at.
"Hey you guys!" Lily greeted and called, waving them over near the audiorium door. "Guys let's rush, before the good seats are taken." She ushered them in and rushed them to the middle. Passing by a few people they slipped in though the chairs and sat on the red, theatre-like seats getting some of the best seats in the house. "I'm excited to see what will happen." Teto looked at the stage.
In a few moments the lights slowly dimmed darkening the room while an administrator came up to the stage, a microphone at hand. "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome. Please give a round applause for your principal, Leon." He pronounced with a strong voice.
A hurdle of claps and a few whoots came about filling the large tall room with noise. A man with blond hair and a finely dressed suit appeared on stage. His pure blue eyes scanned the crowed around him. Finally pulling out his microphone he gave a warm smile. "How's it going, Crypton!"
The huge crowed roared, almost shaking the foundations of the building. It didn't stop for at least a minute. Once it died down by Leon's signal he smiled once again. "Well since you're all very excited, I shall continue. First off, I would like to introduce someone very special. Please put your hands together for Yamaha's principal, Miss Lola. Please be nice to her, she's my sister."
He brought out a hand, and the spotlight followed. A lady with stunning blonde waves came out this time in a stunning white dress that looked expensive. Miles of claps roamed the room when she came around. She bowed and gave a smile as charming as Leon's. She then gave a small wave. "Hello everyone,"
"Well, we called you here for a special reason. As you know, we've been so-called 'rivals' for a long time. A little too long. So Lola and I have been discussing this issue for a long time, and sister, would like to continue?" Leon proudly looked at her.
Lola took a deep breath. It's been awhile since she addressed these students. "Yes, well like my brother said, we've been talking about this for awhile. We decided that it would be great if Crypton and Yamaha would form one school." Every student in the building looked at each other, giving a few small chat here and there. Nonetheless it remained relatively quiet. This was a bit of a surprise to say the least.
"So of course we had to turn to you guys and ask for your opinion. So should we be one school you guys? Take a moment and reply with the loudest you got." Leon shouted with excitement. It took less than five seconds for the whole room to shout, clap, and cheer leaving a resonated deafness of sound coming around.
Nobody could hear a thing, but that. It was clear, they didn't mind. They wanted to become one school. "Looks like they want to, sister dear." Leon smiled, proud that his students agreed with this. Lola only returned the smile and reciprocated him so. "I guess so, dear brother."
"Very well you guys. My sister gave this same speech awhile ago next door, and I had to go there as well. We said that to end our rivalry and start our testament as a new school, we shall host a grand ball in three weeks time." There were a couple of gasps for different reasons. One was because there's going to be a ball all of a sudden and another was because it was only three weeks away.
"Now you're all wondering why three weeks, correct? Why such a small crunch time? Well that is because me and my sister managed to grab the greatest place to have the ball. We ended up getting the Crystalline Palace right outside of Shibuya." Leon announced more proudly than ever before.
Gasps were the only thing to describe the room at that point. Everyone knew that the Crystalline Palace was the most grandest place to behold, a perfect place for a ball. Some could only see the thing from outside, but then and there is it was already pretty. If you got a chance to see it in the inside, you'll never forget it. Luckily it isn't far from the school.
"And we could only get it at that specific time. No exceptions." Lola continued on. "Perfect place right? Hopefully it could be the new location of our school if we were to combine. Anywho, to end our rivalry and settle this once and for all we've decided on one more thing. We will let both student bodies organize the ball itself."
"That's right." Leon nodded in agreement. "We suggest that the presidents get together soon, and plan out quickly as possible. This is really big. And remember, in three weeks time. We only have one night in this place. So make it count." The instant he finished that sentence, Lily smirked. "Three weeks tops is all I need..."
"Looks like Miki got her wish." Rin said to herself. She crossed her arms. For some reason she felt dissapointed, and it made her wonder. This made her re-think everything. Then again, everyone wanted this. A few more finishing details from Leon and Lola, then finally everyone exited in a rush. With watering mouths and empty stomachs, it was time for lunch.
Meanwhile at Yamaha, the birds were singing. Yes, it was lunch there as well. A boy sat near the window of his classroom, calm and almost in a daze. He stared and looked at the school across the street while he rested his head atop his hands that were laced into one, his elbows on the desk.
He thought it was interesting that they were soon going to be one school. Len Kagamine seem the ponder this thought to no end. It kept encircling his mind non-stop. Not to mention there is a ball. He wondered what the whole thing would be like. His clear azure eyes seem to splash with anxiousness, releasing a sigh that had no real meaning behind it.
All mind wondering thoughts were seized when someone took the opportunity to spring on his signature small ponytail. Head cleared, he looked up to see Miki and Gumi with cheerful smiles on their faces. Their presence made him relax.
"Why so down, Len?" Miki asked first, raising a brow. Len was never the gloomy one. If he were, something had happened. "Yeah, you were a bit quiet ever since lunch started," Gumi said right after, now sitting at the edge of his desk.
"Hey, girls. And nahh, I'm not down. I was just thinking about the ball, and school. You know? Plus I was just waiting for Kaito and Ted to show," Len replied, a smile now showing on his face as well. If anything, these girls could always bring out a smile to his face even at the darkest hours.
"Those guys always take forever to come around," Miki voiced her thoughts aloud. Gumi gave a laugh at her statement. "Maybe it's because they're in a different class room because they're juniors? Come on, we're a sophomore class." She reminded with a tease.
Miki just puffed her cheeks as a retort. "Hmph." It was her turn to get startled a bit as someone lightly tugged on her ahoge. She then saw a smiling Ted along side Kaito and Gakupo. "Oi, what do you think your doing?" She questioned while he just simply laughed lightly in return. He then gave a wink.
"Nothing. So what were you guys talking about?" Ted asked, taking a moment to adjust his glasses and preoccupy an area near the wall. "Nothing. It was just that our little Romeo over here was wondering about the ball." Gumi intervened, pointing an accusing finger to Len who simply stumbled a bit after that.
"Hey, don't call me that!" Len shouted, almost like a child. Everyone started laughing. The reason why he was so flustered was because of that very nick-name. Being a 'popular' kid earned him that apparently great title. Girls come forth everyday and gushed at his looks every time. Even the girls at Crypton know who he is.
There wasn't a day that went by where he was fangirl free. That's what he hated. They all thought he would be an idealistic person to be with. They thought wrong though. Quite the opposite actually. He wasn't a so called romantic lover that he was thought to be. In all honesty he didn't like the attention, after all he wasn't looking. He would just reject every girl.
If he were to get a someone, he just wanted a girl who wouldn't just like him for looks and prejudice. Someone to get to know. Something tangible. He would want someone special, not just anybody. Maybe someone mysterious, and out of the ordinary unlike some of the girls who would really give themselves to him at his school.
"Who knows Len, you might actually enjoy the ball. Maybe you might find your Juliet while you're at it." Kaito held his stomach in, trying to recover from the laughter. It would be a miracle if ended up finding the perfect girl, yet alone just a girl.
"I agree," Gakupo chuckled mildly since he was already calmed down. "Who wants to place some bets?" Everyone raised their hands before Len's eyes. He could hardly believe it. Gumi though, shook her head at her brother's comment.
"Hey! Come on!" Len pleaded, even resulting in him putting his hands together like in a prayer. This wasn't fair. They were always teasing him about this. See? Sometimes it wasn't good being the kid with looks and talent.
"We're only joking you know." Miki tried to comfort him softly, dying down the laughter. The group nodded their heads. "Yeah, really. After all if Meiko and Luka were here, they would probably be punching us right now. You know they don't like us messing with you." Ted recalled times where they have done so. It wasn't pretty.
"Speaking of Meiko and Luka, where are they?" Gumi looked at the guys. All four of them just shrugged plainly. "I have no idea where Mei-chan is." Kaito admitted, now looking out the door as if Meiko were to already pass through it.
"And as for Miss Luka, I can't say." Gakupo sadly noted, his face almost sour because of him not knowing. Silence just drifted in slowly after that. With everyone quiet, Ted looked at each one of them. A new subject should start. "So tomorrow you guys...I might visit Lily during lunch."
"Why?" Was all Gumi ask as a reply. Everyone looked at him with wonder in their eyes. "It's your fault you guys. You voted me as student body president. I have to prepare for a ball." Ted explained like if they were younger children. It was then realization came through to everyone.
"Ohh, that's right..." Kaito said as if he just realized common sense. "And I'm vice..." Ted looked at him with sarcasm showing on his face and voice. "Yes, genius." His vice president just back up a bit, cobalt blue eyes wide. "It's not my fault! It's peoples fault voting for me to fit that role. I didn't even want to run."
"I can't believe you don't even remember. See that's what you get for being lazy and not attend those stupid meetings we have to have. And yes, it's your fault. You're the one provoking people to vote for me, then you keep joking around saying, 'Oh, vote me as his vice-president.' With that monkey grin you own." Ted was now mildly irritated.
Meanwhile Gakupo stared at the two with a hand under his chin. "There is never a day where you two don't have a quarral, isn't there?" That just made Kaito and Ted glare at him. The others just laughed at the duo.
All the while Len just looked out the window once again. This thing seemed interesting now. Now he was just looking forward for the whole thing. Without realizing it, a faint smile formed on his lips. 'Who knows? I might just find my Juliet...'
Back in Crypton lunch went by peacefully. Nothing out of the ordinary. Except now everyone is talking about that ball. Every room, almost every person. Rin could already tell for the next three weeks are not going to be pretty. The school be a harsh mistress. It just all had to start with Miku's book...
Once school was over the girls met up with each other at the front gates. Chatting along the way and waiting, eventually they met up with everyone from both sides. That was one of the perks of having schools right across from each other. Or was that just the only good thing?
"Hello everyone," Luka greeted seeing as everyone was now accounted for. For some reason they always met up at a random spot of either side. Sometimes it was near the school's sign. Sometimes it was where the front rested. Either way, it never really mattered as long as they met up.
"So are we going anywhere today?" Teto asked, showing off a toothy grin. The chatter started there. A couple suggestions for going to Shibuya and find the closest mall for shopping. Other thoughts were of cafes, and lovely simple parks for relaxation.
Without considering anyone else's thoughts, Rin turned on her heels and headed off to a different direction. Today was a waste of time. Purely. "I'll be heading home you guys." She called loudly from behind. "Rin wait, why?" Lily called back to her, almost in annoyance. Everyone was looking at her wondering why as well.
Rin turned around and stared at them for a second, then turn forward. "I have a headache. Enjoy your day without me." Everyone stared in disbelief. She was usually the one who wanted to go out because of boredom. Looking at each other they all shrugged.
"That was...odd," Meiko whispered light as a feather. Everyone nodded and agreed. "That sort of was..." Miki finalized as they all saw Rin's shadow shrink and disappear with each step she took.
Now that Rin was alone she smiled to herself. Walking home alone now seemed fun to her. The only reason being that she could escape the nauseousness of school. That place was madness. Plus, she has time to herself now that her sisters all went out.
Opening the white doors to the house, she kicked off her shoes at the doorway and made a mad dash to her room. Discarding her backpack somewhere, she instantly jumped to her bed and grabbed her PSP that was charging near by. Time for some games.
Turning it on, she played non-stop for hours on end. Even to when her sisters came home, and had dinner. Games were so addicting. The accomplished feeling that you get when you beat a certain boss or level, and that pissed off feeling that you just want to throw your console because you died by accident or did the wrong move was like adrenaline.
As she was playing, though a thought bugged her conscience when she got further into her games. It was causing her to falter as the levels got harder. She cursed under her breath. She decided to take a quick shower. Grabbing a towel, she headed towards the bathroom. Hot water cleansed her skin, ridding her of this awful day while the steam cleared her head a bit.
Getting out and changing, she continued to play her game once again. She didn't want to resort to her conscience. Thinking about it would just give her a real headache. That's why she started to play in the first place. But then again, it wouldn't stop bugging her until she at least thought about it once.
She saved her game and turned off her console. Taking a glance toward the clock, it read ten. Looking at her ceiling like she did this morning she took a moment to tap into her thoughts. Now that she really thought about it, she couldn't figure out what was bugging her.
'I think I should...just sleep on it.' Was her very last thought before she slowly closed her eyes, taking a deep breath. It took awhile, but she then drifted towards a calm, peaceful sleep.
for some reason, my first chapter ended up being really long. so umm, i guess i'm sorry that it is? because some people hate long stories. anywho, i hope you like it you guys.
if your wondering why they have american phones, then just say they got a hook up somewhere. and i know that i didn't do the japanese school system properly, but hey, leon and lola are from the west so their grades are juniors, freshmen, blah, and blah.
umm, is there anything else i need to say so far? i don't think so. so you can ask me questions if you like.
and did anyone watch the nba finals the other day? i knew dallas was going to win! in your face miami! no offence to viewers who are from...miami, okay you know i think i just might shut up now. uhh, just read and review you guys.
[as of 7/11/12 since the top part of this is old: hey there, you might have just tuned in! i'll be editing chapters soon, so sorry if you think they look like shit right now! i'll fix them soon. until then, enjoy please! leave a hello if you can!]