"Playful Love"
Summary: After the concours, Ryou started to court Kaho but, he is only a friend for her. He won't leave her side and it is kind of irritating to Kaho. She asked some guys to pretend as her boyfriend so he will stop her but, no one is available…except for him. Will it be more than pretending?
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Chapter One:
"Tsuchiura-kun, why do you want to meet me here?" Kahoko Hino asked as she stands before her guy best friend Ryoutaro Tsuchiura. Who played the piano as his musical instrument in the concours or musical contests few months ago.
He looked at the ground as he struggled for the right words. "Er, Hino…actually…"
She smiled densely and puzzledly. "What is it, Tsuchiura-kun? Do you have a problem that needs my help?" shed asked.
He shook his head fiercely. "No!"
"Then, what is it?"
He took a deep breath and stepped forward closer to Kahoko. "I like you since we met in the concours…" he paused and stared at the frozen shocked expression at the girl's face.
Kahoko quickly looked away from his gaze, not because her heart thumps for it has the same feelings but, it's because she has never liked Tsuchiura as much as he considers it. "I-" Tsuchiura cut her off.
"And, I want to court you, Hino…" he continued which ends his speech.
She gulped and stepped back as she bowed. "G-Gomen! I-I didn't expect for you to have such powerful feelings for me, Tsuchiura-kun. B-but, I love you, not as how you do but, as a close friend of mine. Gomen nasai but, I-I only consider you as my older brother and best friend." She apologized with a bow and closed eyes.
She heard him sigh and then she looked up. "I knew it," he started. "You still don't know your true feelings…do you?"
Huh? Kahoko's other part asked.
"I am not asking for your answer right now. I will wait until you are ready, Hino." Tsuchiura pressed.
Her eyes widened. "N-no! I mean it, Tsuchiura-kun. I really don't have the same feelings. I can't and will never reciprocate your love. 'C-cause…" she gulped. "I already have a boyfriend."
There was a long silence as both teenagers were taken caught off guard by Kahoko's news.
B-boyfriend? What was I thinking? She panicked.
His eyes darkened and she felt horrified from their coldness. "I won't stop from persuading you. I will fight for you." He muttered under his breath and turned around.
She was about to make a sigh of relief when he glanced back at her through his shoulder. "And, I want to see you and your boyfriend going back home together. And when I know you are only pretending—I will kill the guy whom you chose." He threatened.
"Why are you being like this, Tsuchiura-kun…? You never have been violent." She cried.
He turned away and started to walk out. "If it's about fighting for your love—my personalities might split." She heard him mumble then, he's gone.
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She heaved a sigh of relief. Thank goodness, he's gone.
"W-wait!" she exclaimed out loud. What about the boyfriend thing I said to him earlier? Damn!
Her panic came back once again and she ran from the grotto to the music building. The Seiso Academy has two divisions—The General Education where students who are normal and has normal dreams stays and studies but, some students in it also play musical instruments like her, Ryoutaro Tsuchiura and Aoi Kaji.
She really needs to ask one of her friends to pretend as her boyfriend or else she's dead or he'll be dead.
By the bye, Kahoko already loves somebody but, the lucky guy never knew it. As if, she can ask his help—she'll definitely faint when he agrees.
First, she's kind of sure, our golden prince Aoi Kaji; the violist, who really likes her but, gave it up and stayed as her close and special friend. But, he's out of the country to help his father and he'll be back after a month. She needs help now.
Second, she asked Yunoki Azuma, who played the flute in the competition. He is the one who has split personalities—the sweet and gentleman one, which is fake; and the dark side who likes teasing our heroine Kahoko; which is his true identity that he hides. Of course, he muttered words before saying a 'no'. She was rather grateful that he didn't agree or, worse than earlier, she'll die.
Third, Hihara Kazuki. He is the hyper trumpeter of the competition. He is a very thoughtful and outgoing guy. He's also the shy type so, when she asked such favor—he quickly declined because, "I will definitely fail to act, Kaho-chan." He said. Well, he is kind of right about that. When he is nervous, he rapidly get distracted and fail.
She didn't bother ask the first year, which is a year younger than her, Shimizu Keiichi. He played the cello in the competition and he is the super weird type of a guy; also a very sleepy one—he can sleep anywhere. He might sleep while pretending. And anyway, he is already the boyfriend of Kahoko's best friend Shouko Fuyuumi, who played the clarinet in the musical competition. She is the very shy type but, also the loving one. Their pair was a surprise but, also successful.
She is in between the Music Department and General Department and her only option left is him.
He's definitely decline and refuse! Her mind shouted.
It's doesn't matter. I have to try! She replied and ran to the practice rooms. These are the practice rooms where students practice during their free time and this is where professionals live. She peeked in each glass part of the door to find him until, YES! She found his door.
He is cleaning the bow of his violin and sitting in piano bench.
Maybe, he felt her presence, for he turned and saw her. He placed his bow back in its case and stood up to open the door. Kahoko's heart pulse suddenly started to beat faster than normal and seeing his golden-brown eyes staring back at her, sent butterflies at her stomach. Standing in front of her, is the son of two professional and renowned musicians, Len Tsukimori. The guy that played the same instrument as her, the violin. He's the heartless and emotionless type of guy; he is super cold towards others and never opened up.
But, when it is about someone important for him, he can be a very warm and loving lad. His looks can already attract you, you just need to see his positive side.
He cleared his throat and spoke with his base tone. "Hino-san?" he formally addressed.
She looked at the ground as she started. "A-anou…Tsukimori-kun." She stuttered.
"Yes? May I know the reason for you to stand in front of the practice room's door?" he asked.
"I actually want to ask a favor from you but, I don't know if it seems fair for you." She started.
He frowned. "What favor could that be, for you to ask me of all people?"
"I already asked the others and they declined for they might fail me. I'm sure you can do this., for you are a composed guy." She babbled.
"Hn. Tell me what favor this is, Hino-san because, I need to pack my things up." He sternly muttered.
She sighed and looked up straight to his eyes. "I—" she was interfered when the bell rang which emphasizes that it's the start of classes for the Gen-ed.
"I—" she panicked. "I will tell you about it at lunch here at this practice room, ok?" she requested and ran back. "See you!" she bade.
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Len watched as Hino Kahoko's figure disappeared. That second year girl who has the same year as his made his life…different since he met her.
He suddenly became quite sociable and sometimes, he smiles without reason because of her.
Now that she is asking for favor, he wonders if he can do it right. For she said it herself; she already asked the others' help but, they decline because they might fail her; this means that favor is very important and bit hard.
After the concours, he became convinced that…he loves Kahoko and he'll do anything to make her happy. But, he never said a word about it to her for he knows she doesn't have the same feelings towards him. H couldn't compete with others whom are very close to her and also the ones who have high chance to get her heart.
He sighed and went back inside. He just finished playing "Schubert's Ave Maria", the musical piece which always reminds Len of the girl he loves. This is her favorite piece, and also his. They made a duet of this several months ago at a camp and that made his feelings grew for her.
She is an amateur in playing the violin hence, when she plays—it'll certainly amaze you and make you feel her love for music. She is a unique girl and also the one who changed the ice cube Len Tsukimori to a warmer one.
He packed his things and signed out. Whatever favor she'll ask later, he promised to himself:
I'll do it.
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Kahoko told her best friend Mio and Nao about Tsuchiura Ryoutaro's confession earlier and both agreed that Kahoko needs a "fake" boyfriend.
She took her violin with her and walked to the practice rooms with a sandwich at her mouth. She almost choked when she saw Tsuchiura also walking towards the same direction from her, few meters distance.
He is clueless about her presence behind and she hides whenever he turns around. He went inside the first practice room and when he wasn't looking—she tip toed and quickly escaped. She bumped into someone and she almost fell in the ground when a hand grabbed her arm and pulled her to his chest.
"T-thank you…" she trailed off when she saw who it was. Len looking down at her with no expression at all. She blushed and pulled away. "S-sorry."
He picked her things for her. "Here," He handed them towards her and turned to where his practice room is.
She cheerily followed him and he welcomed her through opening the door wide for her entrance. She didn't saw him but, he smiled as he saw her sweet smile.
He placed his violin case in a corner when Kahoko offered a hamburger. He looked at her with a puzzled face. "For you," she stated.
"Thank you." He whispered and accepted the offer. He took a bite as he opened the case and gazed at his golden violin. "So…what favor are you going to ask?" he started.
She sighed and faced him. "I need a boyfriend." She mumbled. Too straightforwardly.
He blinked twice and raised one eyebrow. "I don't know any corporation where they sell boyfriend, Hino-san if that is what you're asking." He responded.
She giggled. "No, that's not it."
"Will you then explain it to me?"
So, she did and he finally understood why he saw her sneaking earlier when Tsuchiura went in a practice room.
"The others declined. Kaji is not here. Yunoki-senpai, I don't –er- want to ruin his reputation. Hihara-senpai also refused because, he might fail when he became nervous at pretending. Shimizu-kun is Shouko-chan's boyfriend and I don't want to be the cause of their break-up. Tsukimori-kun, you are my only option!" she pleaded through her golden eyes.
Len thought of it. He never pretended to be such, he has never been in a play as well. He doesn't know if he can do it right. "I don't know if I can such things right, Hino-san."
She held his hand unawarely, as they sit across each other. "Please, Tsukimori-kun. We just need to convince him."
"How many days?" he asked.
She counted mutedly. "I…am not sure how many days before I can convince Tsuchiura-kun. As I know him, he's hard to discourage." She said but, smiled innocently up at him. "But, you are the composed type. The one who is perfect for it. Pllleaaaasssseee?" she whined.
"Do I have other choice? You said yourself that I am your only option and I don't want you to cry in front of me for this favor." He muttered coldly.
Her eyes it up and her smile became broad. "You agree?" she gasped.
He sighed then nodded.
She hugged him tight and kissed his cheek. "Thank you, Tsukimori-kun!"
His cheeks became pink and, for the first time of being denseless, Kahoko noticed it. "Your cute when blushing."
That made him blush more and he smirked.
Seeing him smile, lightened Kahoko's days and taking the opportunity, she hugged him tightly once again. "Thank you!"
"Hn," he retorted and slowly encircled her with his arms.
What consequence will this pretend thing give them at future comings?
A/N: WOW guys, I missed FFnet so much and at last, I finally wrote –er- type a new story for my favorite pair!
I am still not doing an One-Shot for Halloween, I'll try within this week. Hey guys, though I am typinga manuscript for a publishing company I will never forget to update my stories for I started and grew up as an author here at FFnet. Please pray for my manuscript to be accepted.
Sorry for any mistakes I made. I am kind of spacing out.
Thanks for reading.
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Sneak Peek:
"You should call me in my given name or else he'll be suspicious." Len whispered and his warm breath made Kaho's cheek burn.
She nodded. "L-Len…"
He nodded. "With confidence." He encouraged.
She felt fluttered that he really cares for this pretend thing they are doing and said, "Len."
He nodded and stood up from his seat. "I need to practice. Will you give me the pleasure of accompaniment, Kahoko?" he asked politely and offered his hand.
Most of the students stared awed at the scene but, the most surprised ones are their concours friends. She blushed tomato red and accepted his hand. "I want to play Ave Maria Duet, Len."
They bade and as they walked away, they can feel the death glare Tsuchiura directed on both of them.