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Hello everybody, this is my first fanfic and I hope you enjoy reading it. I have to admit I'm not a good writer. I find myself daydreaming about Shoujo manga scenes when I'm bored (especially about RinxLen) and that's where the story ideas come from. I hope you enjoy! :D
-CHAPTER 1-
Len P.O.V
I've always heard about that peculiar sensation when you see someone special to you. I'm pretty sure this is it.
Perching my chin on my palm, I admired her. Even from afar, her large, aqua eyes were captivating. I observed as her silky, long pigtails cascaded smoothly over her shoulders, swaying delicately with her every movement. My heart fluttered when I heard her distinct giggle over her friends' conversation. Her smile enchanted me. Marvelling her beauty, I heaved a sigh of relief. It was no wonder Hatsune Miku was the school idol. She was the epitome of grace, beauty and perfection.
"You're drooling," a voice disrupted my thoughts.
"No I'm not," I brought my hand to my lips for confirmation.
"You're clearly obsessed," the boy sitting in front of me flashed a cheeky grin while leaning back on his chair, "AND you're acting like a creep."
"I'm not," my voice wavered slightly with uncertainty.
"Lie all you want, my eyes see everything," he gestured.
"Funny, cause last I checked, I'm not the one who's wearing spectacles."
"Spectacles? What? These? Naw, they're special eye lenses that enables me to dwell deep into the souls of naive, little boys. For example, shotas like you."
"Don't call me that, Gumiya, geez," I rolled my eyes.
"Aw, someone having an identity crisis? It's alright little shota-kun, we'll love you no matter what you become," Gumiya reached out and ruffled my hair.
Suddenly, the classroom back door slid open and a blonde stepped into the classroom. Rin Shion, the class loner. It's been two months since school started and she hasn't made any friends at all, for a good reason. Her stoic face made her unapproachable and difficult to talk to. Her intimidating glares whenever someone spoke to her didn't make the situation any better.
Nobody knows anything about her, and was too afraid to approach and ask. She was noticeably out-of-place in the room. People were tensing up as she walked past them, approaching her seat. Over time, everyone assumed she preferred being alone. There's always one or two people like that in class, right?
Unfortunately, she was chosen as the class math rep by the teacher due to her outstanding grades. Thus, the class was still forced to have some contact with her, although we know she probably hates having to interact with us.
The reason why I took notice of her was due to the shockingly similar features we bore; blonde hair, blue eyes, we were almost of the same height, too. Without her nerdy glasses, we could actually pass off as twins! I didn't give the idea any second thoughts and turned towards Miku, only to notice her walking towards my direction, Gumi striding by her side. My heart raced as she inched closer.
"Hi Len!" she greeted in her high-pitched, cheery voice waving her arms vigorously though I was at close proximity. I attempted to hide the blush forming on my cheeks as I waved back to her.
"Gumiya, Miku lost the key chain for her phone, and now she won't stop talking about it. HELP ME PLEASE, I don't know how much more talks about leeks I can take," Gumi covered her ears, pleading her friend for help.
Miku lost her key chain? Although I had a crush on her, I found some of her quirks difficult to understand. She's the first girl I've ever known with an obsession over leeks. I've never even seen leeks before. What are they? Where does she even get a leek key chain? Nonetheless, that was what made her even more special and adorable in her own way.
"That's right! I couldn't find it anywhere!" Miku stared at me with her wide, aqua eyes tearing up. She grabbed my hand tightly and asked, "Help me find it, please? It's really precious to me." The contact of her soft, slender fingers on my hand almost made me jump. I tried my best to compose myself as I felt the heat rise to my cheeks. I mumbled a soft "okay" and looked away, embarrassed. How could I refuse when someone, especially Miku, asked me for a favour like this.
"Thank you, Len!" she exclaimed, elated.
The bell signalled the beginning of the school day. Everyone scampered back to their seats, hoping to be seated before our home room teacher came in.
The door suddenly slammed open, and outside stood a young teacher with long, pink hair that flowed to her waist level. She was a beautiful woman with a long slender figure. At first glance, she seemed like a sweet, gentle teacher. We were completely caught off guard when we realised she was in fact a very loud and violent teacher. Nonetheless, we adapted to her behaviour as she is our form teacher and we won't be changing one any time soon.
"Quieten down!" she banged her palm hard on the teacher's desk, the sound resonated throughout the room. She then cleared her throat and spoke, "The incidences of littering in school have increased over the past few days. This is unacceptable behaviour! The school isn't a place for you to throw junk. It is our responsibility to keep the compound clean you understand?"
The class remained silent.
"From today onwards, there will be a weekly duty roster schedule ensuring class cleanliness," The whole class groaned simultaneously and began murmuring among themselves.
"Your chores will be done in pairs. Different pairs are to take turns cleaning each week," she scratched her head before continuing, "Your pairs were chosen RANDOMLY, so don't come crying to me about changing partners you hear that?!"
My heart thumped at the possibility of being paired with Miku. What would I do if she was my partner? I would get to spend more time with her after school, and get to talk to her, and go home together and...
My train of thought was broken by a painful thud on my head. "Ow..." I groaned while clenching my head in pain. I looked up and saw Miss Megurine grabbing tightly on a roll of paper. Her face was dark, I could tell she wasn't pleased.
"Did you hear what I said, KAGAMINE?" Miss Megurine emphasised my name and forced a smile. I shook my head vigorously, intimidated by the hostile aura she was emitting. Gumiya turned around grinning, mouthing the words "You idiot."
"You've got some nerve daydreaming in MY class, KAGAMINE," Miss Megurine continued, hitting her palm with the roll of paper. "As punishment, Kagamine and Shion are going to be the first pair this week doing the cleaning, got it? That is all."
My face heated up in embarrassment. I glanced towards Miku's seat and saw her giggling. How I wish there was a hole I could hide myself in right now. I've embarrassed myself in front of Miku. So, I guess I'll be staying back after school today.
Wait, did she just say Shion? Rin Shion? I came to my senses and suddenly realised the situation I was in. I was going to be stuck with the Shion as my partner for a year! No way, why her of all people? She must be displeased that I dragged her into this mess. It's going to be tough working with her.
"My life sucks," I banged my head on the table numerous times and slouched lifelessly on the table.
"Are you trying to give yourself brain damage or something? Because you'll need those meagre number of brain cells left in that empty shell of yours." Gumiya lightly knocked my head with his knuckle.
I looked up at Gumiya and scanned the classroom. Half the class was already empty. It was recess now. Miku was nowhere to be seen, and neither was Shion. I continued lying on the table, disappointed.
"Not only did I not get paired with Hatsune-san, even worse, my partner is Shion. Of all people, why Shion? It's going to be difficult working together with someone like her who hates everyone," I moaned.
"Hey, how would you know? You've barely talked to the girl," Gumiya reasoned.
"You could be right..." I mumbled.
"...she couldn't possibly bear to bully a shota and make you cry," he continued.
"I'm not a shota!" I exclaimed in embarrassment.
"Self-denial isn't good for you. Anyway, you could request a change of partners, since I'm paired with Miku," he poked my forehead with the back of his pencil.
"Really, Gumiya? Thanks a lot!"
He finally gave a good idea for once in his life! I quickly got up from my seat and dashed toward the teacher's office. I'm sure if I reason with her and beg a little she would allow it, right? Maybe my shota looks would actually be helpful.
No, what am I saying? I'm not a shota! Gumiya is messing my brain up!
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"What do you mean you can't change the pairings! Miku is paired up with Gumiya right? I can swap with him can't I?" I put up my best puppy-eyed face hoping to be able to curry her favour.
"No way!" she banged her desk making all the other teachers jump from the sound. No one turned around to look at her. I deduced it must be the norm in the staff room for her to do that.
"Why not, Miss Megurine?" half of me really wanted to be paired with Miku while the other was just desperate to get away from Shion.
" Because... if I change the pairing now, this incident will spread across the classroom, no? Everyone will then be coming to me to change their pairings with someone else and it's gonna be really chaotic," she grasped her head, imagining the chaos that would arise from this simple action. "Besides, this is a good opportunity for our class to bond as one, and make new friends. I can't miss an opportunity like this… Not to mention you're being rude to Shion for doing something like this, she's your classmate after all. Get along with her."
"I see..." I looked down disappointed. She wasn't wrong, she does have a point. I was being too selfish. Miss Megurine is a nice teacher after all. Despite her rowdiness, she was still a reasonable adult.
I left the office, disappointed.
I stood outside the office. So in the end I'm still stuck with Shion then?!
Well, it's not like I don't want to like bond with classmates and make new friends or anything. The problem here isn't me, it's Shion. She's the one who doesn't like to socialise with people and always glares at people who talk to her. How am I supposed to be her partner if she won't cooperate with me?
"Why Shion?" I mumbled and sighed. I turned around and began making my way back to class. The situation won't change no matter what I do. I guess I'll just have to put up with it for a while.
"Rin Shion... I hope we get along."
Yay my first chapter is done! I'm new to this so please don't pick on me. :( Reviews are gladly appreciated!
Edited: I know this chapter was a little dull and I've tried editing it (alot) but I can't seem to phrase it in a better way so please bear with me.
Edited (2/7): Sorry for the long hiatus, I was busy with other commitments! I'll update again real soon. I'll be editing the whole story up until now, before working on the new chapter! Fear not, I have not abandoned this work! I'm sorry for updating so slowly! Thank you those who have been patiently waiting!