Author's note: Hey guys, this is the second installment of Love at Blind Sight. Sorry I haven't been updating lately, I've just been busy. If you liked Love at Blind Sight, you'll might like this this one. Like before this one is a modern version, but still takes place in the China. In the City/Village of Peace. TakamiXLayla pairings and other OC and original KFP pairings. Please leave a review and enjoy.

Love At Blind Sight Part 2

Ch. 1 Mirror Mirror

On a bright and sunny morning, Layla the black furred tigress woke up in a cold-sweat, lying in her bed. She sat up and rubbed head, wiping the sweat from her forehead.

"My God, why is it so hot in here", She mumbled. She threw off the covers off of her and proceeded to the restroom to clean up. After she did that, she pondered what she was going to do that day, or what she was supposed to do. Layla has been taking opera lessons for weeks now and she loves singing.

Though, her constant lateness was really getting to her teacher, but she makes up for it because of her jaw dropping angelic singing voice. Exiting the restroom and finished cleaning up, she walked over to her calendar. She sees that it said April 25. Her eyes widen of what day it was. She looked at her clock and it read 7:02. She sighed thankfully that she didn't oversleep than she intended.

"Phew, I got worried for a moment there. Mrs. Fen Shi doesn't play around when it comes to me being late." Layla chortled. She went over to her dresser and got out a temporary blue jeans and a black T-shirt with a symbol of wind on it.

Layla was now ready to start her day and get out of her house. She grabbed her keys and wallet and left her household. With time finally on her side, she decided to get something to eat for breakfast. She then noticed a small business shop called 'Gigi's De-light Cafe'.

"That seems like a good place to get a bit to eat." Layla then paced over and entered the shop. She looked around and saw no one but a snow leopardess standing behind employee counter. Layla then made her way over to one of the window tables and picked up the menu that was sitting on the table.

Layla raised her hand and the employee came over. "Hello, how can I help you?" she questioned with a smile. Layla then read the menu list to see what she would like.

"Uh, can I get the medium sided omelet, a glass of orange juice, and two muffins please?" Layla ordered nicely. The leopardess wrote down the black furred tigress' order and said, "Okay, coming right up. By the way it may take a while since I'm the only one here."

"That's okay; I'm not in a rush." Layla replied.

"Thanks, my name's Naomi. I'll be back." Naomi said then hastily went in the back. Layla then set back into her chair. She looked around and noticed that there were almost no waiters around, just that one girl.

"So uh, are you the only one here?" Layla asked loud enough that Naomi could hear her.

"Yeah, my parents own the store. There were supposed to be more employees here but guess their running a bit late. It is kind early so it's understandable, as long as they're here. My parents are in a different part of China, so I'm in charge." Naomi answered still in the back.

Layla giggled then said, "I bet it feels go to say 'I'm in charge' right?" Layla questioned.

"Well sorta." Naomi then came out with a tray of Layla's order. "But it does get tough after a while. Anyway, here's your food." Naomi said then set the tray of food on the table in front of Layla.

"Thanks. Uh ...my drink?" Layla asked trying to not sound too demanding. The leopardess face-pawed and said, "Drat, I just remembered, our shipment of orange juice hasn't come yet. Would you be fine with coffee?"

"That would be fine, cream please?" Layla asked. Stating 'I'm on it' Naomi quickly walked back to the back room. Sitting at the table Layla picked up her fork and broke off a piece of her omelet and drive it into her mouth. Her eyes lit up like lights, savoring the bits in her mouth.

"Oh my god, why haven't I noticed this place a long time ago. The food is so delicious; it's like Heaven in my mouth. I'm totally coming back." Layla said to herself then taking another bite eating happily. Naomi came back with Layla's coffee and set it in front of her and said 'enjoy' went to the back.

Just when Naomi went in the back and Layla was about to try one of her banana-nut muffin, a familiar tiger walked in.

"Takami? What are you doing up so early in the morning." Layla questioned. Takami turned to her surprised and smiled. He then waved then walked over to her.

"Hiya Layla. Don't you remember, we use to always wake up at 6:00 in the morning when we were teens in the Jade Palace. I just gotten used to it is all now living in my place. What about you early bird...or early tiger?" Takami said with a grin then sat in front of her.

"*giggle* I have opera practice in an hour. What about you, how are things?" Layla questioned.

"Nothing much. Ryo, Kiba, and I were wandering around the city for a few hours", Takami answered. Hearing what he said she didn't understand.

"Wait, hours? What time did you wake up?" Layla asked her tiger friend.

"Like…four something, I don't know. Four o'clock I guess." Takami responded. "Hmm, opera how, how is it?"

"It's great, I like it." Layla said.

"Well, I'm not much of opera fan, but I'd like to see you perform." Takami said happily.

"Oh we you should come with me. In thirty minutes I'm going to practice. You can watch, if you want that is?" Layla offered rubbing the back of her neck.

"Sure, I'd love too. I'll just wait here with you and I'll follow." Takami accepted. Layla had mixed emotions running around in her mind. They were pure happiness and nervousness. The emotions then stopped as she heard weird sound.

*Grumble*

Layla then looked straight at Takami, who had his paw on his stomach. She then looked at one of her muffins and shoved it towards him. He picked it up and said, "Are you sure? You need to eat so you can concentrate on your rehearsal."

"No, you can have it. I'm full now. Plus I have one more I can eat." Layla insisted. Takami then took a bite from the muffin and chewed happily. "This is really good", Takami commented. Layla did the same finishing off her food with Takami.

Naomi came back up front and Layla pulled out her wallet, but Naomi stopped her. "Don't worry about it, it's on the house."

"Oh, thanks Naomi. I'll see you later. Taka, you ready to go?" She asked Takami. Takami nodded saying 'Ya huh' and they both walked out of the store and headed to Layla's rehearsal.

Opera Rehearsal

Standing on stage in front stand of an almost empty seats with only Takami in the front row, Layla waited for her que for her to start. Her teacher was sitting in front of the piano and signaled her to start and Layla began.

Mirror, tell me something,

tell me who's the loneliest of all.

(Musicians starts)

Mirror, tell me something,

tell me who's the loneliest of all?

Fear, what's inside me,

tell me can a heart be turned to stone?

…

Mirror, tell me something,

tell me who's the loneliest of all?

Mirror, what's inside me,

tell me can a heart be turned to stone?

(Musicians and piano plays)

(Layla's Vocal oh-ing)

Mirror Mirror, what's behind you,

save me from the place I see.

I can keep it from the world,

why won't you let me hide from me.

Mirror, Mirror

Tell me something

Who's the loneliest of all?!

…

I'm the loneliest...oh ALL.

Layla's song and her teacher's piano playing have ended. Startling her, Layla heard an individual clapping. She then looked down at Takami who was cheering her on.

"Yeah, you rock!" Takami cheered. Layla blushed at her friend's uplifting encouragement. Layla teacher Mrs Fen Shi signaled her that was all for the day and walked off backstage. Without wasting time, Takami jumped up stage and stood in front of Layla.

"Layla, that was amazing. You were awesome up there; yeah you're defiantly going to be noticed. I can already see your name in lights." Takami commented.

"Thanks Taka." She said then without thinking gave him a kiss on the cheek. Takami was enormously surprised; she hadn't done that since they were teenagers. Realizing what she's done and seeing Takami's shocked expression, Layla the mind to run. She didn't mean to kiss him on the cheek.

"Layla uh…" Takami began but sees Layla back away. "I'm sorry." She murmured then took off.

"Layla wait!" Takami pleaded but she was already out of the house. Takami ran out the front door and looked around and realized she was nowhere to be seen. He continued call out her name but there was no response.

"Layla," Takami muttered looking down.

That's all for this chapter, I hope you like the first chapter of the second installment. Please, please, please review and tell me what you think. Until the next chapter guys and gales, later.