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The street near the back alley was filled with colors throughout the year. Every time I would sit with Len and enjoy the view, I could feel the warmth of each season, protecting me from the cold breeze. But winter is harsh. Not only hungry, we are also freezing. The air is soo chilling that sometimes I can't stand it. We would sometimes not eat for 4 days. My stomach would rumble and complain as it needs food. Sometimes I don't even have the energy to walk. But Len is always there for me. He helps me endure all of them. I owe him a lot.

*cough* *cough* "Wha-" I was shocked by what I saw. I saw red. Dark crimson red liquid was splattered on my hands. I don't want to believe its real but it is real. It was blood.

*cough* *cough* The cardboard was bloody and I was horrified. I realized that my time is ending.

"I'll die soon.." I muttered.

"Hey Rin, I 'found' an orange for you. I thought you might like it..." Len came to me, bringing an orange with him. I know that he didn't find it. I know he must've stolen it from somewhere. I felt I wanted to eat something warm and sleep on a soft blanket.

"L-len?" I replied.

"Since you're not feeling good and all..." Len said, scratching his hair. I sighed. I know I've been wanting a lot. But if you could just fulfill this last...request... I thought.

My mind starts to fog, as I grabbed Len and ran. I could hear different sounds from our surroundings but I didn't care. I couldn't feel Len's warmth anymore. I kept running into people and almost fell many times but I just hope I won't be late.

"Please let me keep the promise...even if the end comes.. Please.."I kept running, Len's hand in mine. Invisible tears spilled from my now red eyes, invisible through the snow. Slowly our destination -the winter sea- can be seen. I sat on the soft snowy ground, facing the cold sea.

"Rin!"Len said. I turned and face his now cold face.

"May I have this dance?"Len continued. He shyly took my hands, and we slowly started to dance on the white snow. This last dance, has nothing to do with music. It continues on till death...

"Sorry.."I said, as I kept tripping over unfamiliar steps, tears welled up in my eyes.

"What are you sorry for? You didn't do anything wrong.."Len replied.

"It's just that because of me..your hands are..bloody and..I kept on tripping since its my first time so.."my face was down, ashamed.

"It's fine, seriously. It's your first dance anyway. Relax."Len replied.

We slowly danced along with the silent music.

"Hey.. Someday... Do you think we can come here again?" I suddenly said.

"I'm not sure.. Why?"Len replied.

"Then I'll be better, I'll wear prettier clothes.." I said.

"Let's dance, one more time." Len said, reassuring me that it's okay.

The winter sky begins to snow as if it is announcing the end. It seems like the pieces of our dreams are falling, disappearing into the sea. It feels as time is ending, dreams fading into nothingness. I laid down on the snowy ground and raised up my hands to feel the white snow, falling from the sky. I looked to the side and I saw Len, gathering snow and laughing. I remembered the moments we spent together. I wanted to eat the stolen bread once more. I smiled as I remembered that. But I can't now.

"Thank you... for all you've done.. Sorry... Everything's disappearing into the darkness... " I softly muttered as I let the darkness surround me and I breathed my last breath...

Len POV

I saw the limp body of Rin. Her face looks peaceful, an angelic smile sketched on her lips.

"Hey... let's someday..."

Normal POV

So the orphan girl died that winter day, leaving the orphan boy alone. No one knows but when she breathed her last breath, she made a promise."I promise that we will meet again and have our final dance, where everything will be better..." She knew in her heart that one day, she will meet again with the orphan boy, somewhere. Since that day onwards, the orphan girl believed that and she watches over the boy from the heavens... always...

~The END~

yay! Finally! I suggest you should watch the video of the song. The animations are not so good though... But the story in the song is still very good. It's really sad... I wonder why sad songs usually are sung by Rin and Len.. Anyways, thanks to those who reviewed, followed, favorited this story.

HappyNeko: thanks! I also felt that when I watched the video. I suggest you watch it too. But mainly sad... Anyways did you enjoy the ending? I hope you do. ;)

this is the ending of 'Orphan Life' and thank you to all those who read! See you again in.. The other stories or the upcoming ones!