SMILE A/N: Well, this is my first fanfiction so please bear with me xD Very short word count.. Oops ^^; Anyway, this story was inspired by a quote... READ TIME. "I want to be remembered as the girl who always smiles even when her heart is broken, and the one that could always brighten up your day even if she couldn't brighten her own." ~Unknown
SMILE
My heart ached as I looked at them. Len was laughing happily along with Miku. I then noticed that everyone else was laughing. Having no clue what the subject was, I managed to stifle a laugh or cry of some sort. They all stopped immediately, looking straight at me. I shifted my eyes uncomfortably, trying to find something to distract me. Apparently, Luka had taken notice as I looked at her sympathy filled eyes. She was the only one who had known about my love for Len. I forced a small, simple smile to reassure her that I was alright.
I excused myself to the restroom, feeling their eyes on my back. The warm, vanilla lavender scent seemed to calm my senses a bit. I looked in the mirror, staring at my ordinary reflection. Len and I happened to look very much alike. We shared the same blonde hair, azure blue eyes, and probable figure. But Len didn't share the same love I had for him. I felt jealousy take over me as I thought of Miku. She had the beautiful looks that could intrigue any man she wanted. Len, for example, was caught in her little game. I wanted to scream and shut out all the misery I felt. But I composed myself quickly.
I closed the door gently, waiting for the sets of eyes about to stare at me with concern. I sat back down in my seat and started to play with my minute orange keychain. Len had given this as a gift to me for my 10th birthday. "Are you okay, Rin?" a smooth, worried voice asked. I looked up to see Len's face, which was a bit close. I tried to hide my blush, almost melting at the sight of him. "Oh yes, I'm fine," I replied, forcing a heartwarming smile that betrayed my feelings. Len must have believed it because he shot his charming smile that made my knees weak.
Len turned back to Miku, continuing their conversation that I still didn't comprehend. My heart broke even more. He still hasn't realized how much I loved him. I wanted to confess my feelings right then and there, but all I could do was stare at his back with a hurt, dumbfounded expression. Tears almost welling from my eyes, I continued to play with my prized orange keychain again. From my peripheral vision, I noticed Luka stare at me again. I ignored her and listened to the joyful commotion around me while I sulked, silently sobbing. Even when my heart is broken, I smile as if nothing was wrong…