For allechant.

If tsundere Len can be eaten, he is already digested in her stomach.

Roseate

Chapter 1: Let's go out

It was already half past seven; the sun was shining brightly outside. Students were already leaving their houses, making their way to school. The aged ones were out to groom their little gardens, for the sun wasn't scorching hot yet. Seeing the lively foliage glowing against the not-so-warm sun was relaxing, actually. The weather was fine today, thus a picnic seemed ideal.

Picnic? Too early to think of that. It was a weekday which every lazy student dreaded, and no matter how inviting their beds were, they have to get up. Forget about the ideal picnic-thingy for today. Class would start half an hour from now so better prepare than drool for a picnic. However, there was someone who was too oblivious of the running time. Yes, he was dreaming of this picnic stuff and all, because he really wanted to eat snacks with his cute little sister. But sadly, sadly his cute little sister disapproved of that idea. She wouldn't ditch her class for a simple...picnic. "Eating outdoors won't give me an A+, brother. Please get up," said she in his dreams, and those cute blue eyes glared at him for the first time. It was slowly becoming a nightmare. "Get up and attend your school today. I don't want to have a lazy brother."

And just like that, he woke up. Chest heaving, he panted. He was already seated on his bed, his blanket tossed on the floor. Another nightmare, he mumbled as he tried to calm down himself. His cute little sister never looked at him that way - in fact, she was always smiling sweetly at him. His fingers combed his blond fringe away from his eyes, pushing it up until it was completely out of sight. Wherever he looked, everything's a mess. It was his room, anyway? This was the real nightmare. It was already morning, his room was illuminated by the morning sun shining from his window. Rubbish, rubbish, rubbish - his room got only noticed the time when he looked around and saw the digital clock on his study desk, red digits displayed the last fifteen minutes he had to prepare for school.

"Bugger!" he jumped out of his bed and ran to the loo, to wash up and brush his teeth - all done in the speed of light. Well, of course that was an exaggeration. Because, you see...this protagonist was a slowcoach. He was remarkably idle, you know. Kagamine Len was unmotivated to the bones, and all he could think of was to slack off and get to spend time with his little sister and secret crush. If he was such a sluggard, why was he in rush, you ask? He would miss the bus, of course. If he missed the bus, he wouldn't be able to sit next to his crush. Pretty lame, right? But that was true.

"Mama! I'm leaving - wait, where's Rin? Did she leave without me?" this blond teenager ran to his mother, who was busy cleaning the kitchen sink. She had the same golden hair like Len, but hers was longer and tidy. The mother turned her head to him and studied how ugly her son looked with his hair messy, but she decided not to comment about that.

"Of course, Len. Your younger sister has a sense of responsibility, unlike you. She and Mikuo left early -"

"Mikuo?" he interjected, interrupting his mother impolitely. "As in Mikuo? Miku's younger brother?" His mother nodded reluctantly, unsure if she was really talking to her son. "Wow! So the Hatsune siblings went this way again. Okay, I have to go now."

"What about your sandwich? You'll starve if you won't have any bite for breakfast," his mother asked, walking over to the counter to stuff a sandwich in a sandwich box. Len looked conflicted, sure he wanted to eat something. His stomach was grumbling a little right now, and he knew he wouldn't stand the day if he would leave without anything to feed himself. But every second counts, he would be late. "Here," his mom handed him the sandwich box with a smile on her lips. "Now hurry and leave. You'll miss Miku and your ride to school."

"I-It's not like I want to see her! Okay! Bye, love you." Len scurried out of their house and dashed his way to the bus stop. How many minutes had passed since he woke up? There must be a minute or two left for him now, for the school bus always arrives at exactly eight. If he wouldn't consume his stored energy from oversleeping, he would be missing the ride to school. If he would miss the ride to school, he wouldn't be able to sit next to the love of his life. He wouldn't hear his younger sister tell him "see you later, brother" and that would make his day incomplete. "Almost...there!" he said in between his pants, still running his way to the bus stop - which was two hundred meters away from where he was now.

When Len reached the bus stop, he couldn't feel his legs anymore. His younger sister, Rin, was already there, chatting with a good-looking teal-haired boy around her age. Len needed not to guess what on earth they were talking about. It must be about the latest episode of Adventure Time. Rin and Mikuo liked that show very much. There would be no single day you wouldn't hear the two singing the opening theme or something. Sometimes they would just sing whatever song was from that show, even if they weren't sure of the lyrics. But Len had no complaints with that, their voices sounded good together. After all, these two were a part of the children's choir from their middle school.

And just like any normal day, when Rin and Mikuo were together, Len's presence was always unnoticed. Yes, he had nothing against Adventure Time. Finn the human had a wonderful voice and he's a cool dude; Len was his polar opposite. Maybe if he could do that cartoon character's stunt, then his younger sister would talk to him the way she did with Mikuo. Groaning, Len stood straight and distanced himself from the group of students waiting for the school bus, too. As he stood silently at the back, his eyes wandered around, locating wherever on earth is his...

An arm dropped around his shoulder, tugging him until he crashed to someone on his side. Len tried shrugging the arm off, but no, this beast was rather strong. "You bastard, late as usual. Looking for her, no?" Matsudappoiyo's cool voice whispered to him, and though he spoke of truth, it annoyed Len. And whenever Len was annoyed, flustered or the like, he always deny things. His short conversation with his mother earlier was a good example.

"No, jerk. I'm not looking for her," he pushed Matsuda away from him, furrowing his brows as he glared at the charming guy. Birds with good feathers flock together, of course. The other guy just stuck his tongue out to Len, burying his hands in the pocket of his pants. Len could see the glint of mischief in Matsuda's red eyes, making the blond retreat from this sly fox. He's up to something again, Len avoided his eyes.

"Uh-uh? Why are you walking away from me, pretty boy?" Matsuda hopped forward, grinning like a retard. His white forelock bobbed as he moved closer to Len, the rest of his light blue hair bounced at his every move. "She actually confessed to me, you know. She likes me, Len. Forget her," Matsuda's laughed at the sight of Len's sour face.

"When hell freezes over, Matsuda. She doesn't like you. And we both know it," Len pushed his mischievous friend away, again, and went back scanning the small crowd before him. Pink, green, blond, black...and a lot more hair colors but he couldn't see any teal-haired belle anywhere. The bus would be here soon, he knew, and she should have been roaming around here.

"Len! I thought you won't come to school today! Rin said you're still sleeping when we went to your house earlier," Len whipped his head to his left and saw Miku standing next to him. She beamed at him - Len held his breath for a moment, convincing himself to hide his already-obvious liking towards her. "Oh! Hello, Matsuda! Good morning!" Miku greeted the other guy, and Matsuda returned the greeting. When Len felt like the world was just for the two, he coughed.

"Hey, are you okay?" Miku asked, tilting her head aside so she could see Len's face. He coughed, didn't he? Len must be feeling ill, if so.

"I'm fine. Don't mind me," he said flatly, eyes looking far ahead. Len wouldn't stare at her. He wouldn't let his precious eyes look straight at her precious face... "Stop staring at me, Miku! I'm not your math homework!" Len snapped, walking away from the girl to stand behind Matsuda.

"Huh? I don't stare at my math homework. I work on 'em," she and Matsuda laughed in unison, making Len feel like he was really locked out of their world. "Shall I work on you so you'd be a good brother to Rin?"

"No, thank you. I'm fine being myself," the blond retorted, arms crossing against his chest. Instantly, Len's presence was forgotten. Matsuda said something else that made Miku laugh, and Len badly wished he was saying that instead. Crossed, what else was he feeling? Salty perhaps? No. Jealous. No way, Len grimaced. Just then, the school bus stopped in front of them but the two were still talking. "Enough, lovebirds. The bus is here-"

Miku ran ahead of him, grabbing his arm as she went upstairs. She grinned at him as she pointed a seat, and then she continued pulling him with her. "Len and I always sit together, Matsuda. No breaking of tradition," she yelled, meaning to inform Matsuda. The guy was just behind them, grinning coolly.

"Yeah, fine. I am so jealous," Matsuda feigned a sorrowful look, creasing his eyes as though he was shedding tears. "Always Len, always!"

"Yeah, because he's a great guy. You're...you don't behave like a gentleman," Miku chuckled, sitting down beside the window. She patted the seat next to her and Len just nodded. Matsuda sat on the seat before them, turning his body around so he could still talk to them.

"And Len's a gentleman? Oh come on, you don't say that. This man is gay for me," Matsuda laughed, winking at Len. On the other hand, the blond was just ignoring him. He was already seated next to her; that was all that ever mattered. After a minute or so, all seats were occupied and the bus went on.

Matsuda and Miku were not talking now. The girl was staring outside the window, glancing at the serene sky. Len knew what was going on in her mind - picnic. Miku was the first one to introduce that concept to him, actually. His family rarely went outdoors to eat on the green grasses of the park. When her family invited them out - which was like ten years ago, Len began to like eating outdoors.

"Len? Let's go out later," she looked at him, smiling sweetly. Well, that smile was pretty generic because that was her normal smile, but that smile felt exclusive for him.

"No," he winced, ducking his head to hide his reddening cheeks. "Guys are supposed to be asking girls out." Len lifted his head and stared back at her, memorizing the bewildered look on her face. "Miku, let's go out later!"

She chuckled, "Yes! Oh my gosh, you're so sweet. You'll treat me with a sundae before we go home, okay? Though I really meant to have lunch on the open field later..."

"Aw, sweet. Did Len propose to you, Miku?" Matsuda butted in, grinning at the two as he rested his chin on the headrest of his seat. "Congrats, Len. You're a man now."

"Shut up! I...I don't want to marry her," Len stammered, quite hesitant to actually say that. When silence engulfed the three, he continued. "I...I don't have any savings yet."

"So you want to marry me?" Miku smiled at her - that blinding smile he wished not to see right now. His face was really warm. "Aw, I would love to."

"I didn't say anything like that!"

"Okay, I now pronounce you husband and wife," Matsuda said aloud, encouraging the other passengers to clap their hands. Then whoops and cheers and a lot more taunting noises filled the bus ride. Len felt so abashed on his seat, especially when Mikuo and Rin went to them.

"Does that mean you and big sister are gonna have a baby?" Mikuo asked, glaring angrily at the blond teenager. "Does that mean I'm gonna be an aunt?" Rin added to Len's stress.

"Matsuda..."

"You're welcome, Len. Anytime."

And the ride to school was never peaceful again.

Shirai: (allechant, please don't tell me I didn't warn you about how crappy this fic turned out.) Fellas, I will just...continue updating this mini-series, so expect a lot more failed depiction of a tsundere Len. I'm doing my best. *cries*