Hi you guys. I've been laughing from your reviews. Sorry for the late update, I've been grounded for a while. :D

Some said, I hope the next chap will be longer. Another, I hope the next won't be this long. I had to laugh at that, sorry. But thanks for the lovely reviews. I didn't expect that much reviews or favorites (which was more) in one day though. Thank you very much.

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Chapter 2

"Are you seriously going to wear that!?! Wasn't it supposed to be a formal party??" Kahoko's older sister shrieked at Kahoko's fashion sense.

"What? It looks fine." Kahoko said, gesturing to her attire. A simple strapped knee-length blue green dress, with a thick black belt, along with a pair of ballet flats.

Kahoko's older sister groaned. "What am I going to do with you? It's a formal party. You look like you're just going out on a date."

Their older brother, Yuuji, entered the room, "You done yet? I assume you are, since I can hear Hatoko's shout from outside." And then he stopped dead, measuring what he was seeing his younger sister wear. He let out a whistle. "Did a truck run over your closet? I'm pretty sure the party's exquisite."

Kahoko blushed. "Well I'm so sorry," she said sarcastically.

"I'll things from here," Yuuji volunteered.

"Eh?" the two siblings shouted in surprised.

"Hai hai," he said dismissively, "I have a girlfriend after all, and she adores my taste, that's why she always takes me when she goes shopping for clothes. I'll help you get dressed, don't worry, it's not like I'll be watching you change clothes, now, come check in again after an hour," Yuuji said, pushing Hatoko out the door.

(note: The names are just my invented ones. I really don't know the real names of Kaho's siblings.)

"Len, are you enjoying the party?" Misa smiled, referring to the party his friends made for him.

Len groaned on his seat, "They did it for their own amusement." He looked at his classmates having fun at the party in their house; it seems that they have forgotten the real purpose of the party.

"It's because you're not joining them." Misa pointed out.

"I have no intention to. After they've kicked me out of the house purposely, what kind of element of surprise is this? I prefer spending this important day quietly."

Misa shook her head, "You're leaving Len, at least let yourself have fun even for a while."

Len sighed and leaned on his chair, he looked at the ceiling, How can I have fun when the one person I want to see before I leave is not even here?

Suddenly the doorbell rang, Len sighed with annoyance, "The class is complete then."

Misa giggled again, she has never seen her son act so grumpy, usually he would have flawless manners, "It must be your father coming home from work." She patted her son's shoulder before getting the door. "Oh, and you better still be in a good mood for the family dinner we're having later."

Len sighed again, I should be enjoying, but there's no use. I just can't wait to leave. As he thought that, Kahoko's face flashed into his mind. It's no use. I can't tell her the truth anymore…he closed his eyes, letting his mind wander; and it had wandered to that time. The time that changed both their lives.

-Flashback-

"Camp?" Len said, looking at the paper Kanazawa-sensei has distributed.

"Yes, just for last year's concours participant to attend and gather." Kanazawa said, "Apparently, the director suggested it." he scratched the back of his head tiredly.

"I'm sorry, but I won't be able to make it. My classes in college will be in jeopardy," Azuma said, in a respectful tone.

"Well, I'm always in!" the usual cheerful green-haired senpai exclaimed.

"Sounds like fun," Kahoko smiled.

"Well if Hino's going, I might as well go too." Ryoutaro decided, ignoring the suspicious look Azuma suddenly gave him.

Keiichi and Shouko nodded in agreement to go to the outing. Len sighed. When he was about to disagree, Kanazawa shook his head.

"You are coming," he said.

"I am not obligated to." Len answered.

"Eh? Come on Tsukimori-kun, it may be fun! And you'll be leaving soon too anyway," Kahoko said, standing up in front of Len's table.

Len flinched as Kahoko leaned forward to him, the closeness of their faces…and he suddenly remembered the first time they were on camp…when they both played the Ave Maria…Len blushed involuntarily. He looked away and acted disturbed.

"Oi Hino, you're too close," Ryoutaro stated.

Kahoko just realized that and she blushed too, "I'm so sorry," she said, standing up straight.

"So, what's it going to be?" Kanazawa asked, knowing full well that he has won.

Len sighed and ran his fingers through his hair, "Alright, alright."

Kahoko smiled, "That's great!"

Len shut his eyes, What have I gotten myself into?

"Tsukimori-kun, we're going to watch the live concert just a few blocks away, not too far, do you want to come?" his cheerful roommate of a senpai asked, as he prepared to leave.

"No thank you, we just got here, and I prefer to practice and maybe take a long rest." Len said, opening the window to the balcony.

Kazuki shrugged, "Ok, bye then," and he closed the door behind him.

Len looked at the scenery outside, the breeze was quite gentle. He remembered this place very clearly, the one time he let himself be held captive by Hino's playing. The way their music sync as they played was like no other. It was a memory worth remembering when he leaves for Vienna.

In the distance, he could make out everyone getting inside a van and leave. He sighed. Finally left alone in peace. He decided to wander around the place for a while to find a suitable place to practice his violin. He brought his violin case along with a violin book.

When he went out of the room, he passed the kitchen suddenly feeling thirsty. He saw a clean glass filled a light pink liquid, he took it and sniffed to check out what it was. Lemonade, he noted. And he took a single gulp of it, after drinking, he made a sour face. 'No wonder nobody touched it. Lacks sugar.' (a/n: Light pink from food coloring okay? :D)

He rubbed his temples at the incomng headache from the taste. 'I better go get fresh air,'

Len was still walking at the back of the manor, when he heard a violin. Instantly, he knew it was her. He decided to follow where the music led.

Len found Kahoko under a tree, her back faced to him. She played her violin while she swayed a little, producing a light tune. He continued to watch her, fascinated and drawn to her music. The way she plays so determinedly. Len couldn't understand why he has such an attraction to the red-headed violinist. All he knows is that he wants to play another duet with her.

His heart stopped beating when her piece changed, as if she had read his mind. Len quietly place his violin case on the ground, and after picking up his violin and bow, he entered into her playing at the right time, making the melody sweeter than when she was playing alone.

Kahoko's eyes opened, she has been playing through instinct, and somehow she played right into this piece. Her eyes widen further when she heard the second violin join her. She turned around, but maintained the melody's harmony. Tsukimori-kun… A smile played in the corner of her lips as she saw the blue-haired prodigy once again join her.

After they played, they remained silent, not wanting the feeling of tranquility to disappear between them, yet they could feel their own curiosity and words hang in the air.

Len slowly approached her and that broke the trance they seemed to be in, Kahoko began to speak, but as Len reached her, he gently pulled her towards him and kissed her.

Kahoko's mind was suddenly a blank as his lips crashed into hers, because it was something…new…something sweet…something she didn't want to let go. This wasn't like the Len she knows...always cold, because as his lips touched hers...it was gentle...

Her arms slowly circled around his neck.

As Len felt that, he had the sudden confidence to lean in further as he closed his eyes. But sooner or later they parted from the scarce supply of air. The two of them were panting and Kahoko's knees gave way, pulling Len down with her.

They both stayed silent, taking deep breaths and Kahoko took her arms off. When Len's mind cleared from the gentle breeze, he realized what he had done…he kissed her. A light blush appeared across his face. What has he done!? When he looked at Kahoko, she was looking away. Len could only imagine she's thinking bad things about him. How could he have been so careless and let his guard down?

Len began to stand up and Kahoko looked at him in surprise.

"Sorry about that, I wasn't thinking right." Len lied. 'What happened to me? Why did I suddenly feel lightheaded and went about to do that?'

Kahoko's brows furrowed, "Tsukimori-kun," she shook her head, "Len."

He looked at her with shock. Did he just hear her call him by his first name? Len noticed how nice his name actually sounded when it came from her lips. Her soft lips…

"Look, I'm really sorry, you should just forget all of this," Len said as he turned away.

"I can't…" she murmured, "I can't just forget about this."

He looked at her, about to scold her about how stubborn she is when he saw droplets of tears falling as she looked up at him, Len couldn't help but soften his heart further as he crouched down to be in level with her again.

"I can't forget this…it will always be something special to me." She sobbed, now, she didn't meet his eyes.

"Hino-san, you know I can't understand what you're trying to say." Len said, anxiety and worry filled his heart.

Kahoko stayed silent for a while before looking at him again, "I like you," she whispered.

The blue-haired violinist stared at her with shock as her words slowly processed into his mind. 'She feels the same way?'

Kahoko blushed and looked away, but Len didn't want that. He gently touched her cheek and moved her face so that she was looking into his eyes, a cut-off hysterical laughter came out from him as he ran his fingers through his hair and fell back on the gentle grass, with both his hands supporting him from behind.

"Tsukimori-kun?" Kahoko said, unsure of what's come over him. This wasn't like him at all.

"You actually feel the same way as I do," he said in disbelief.

"Did we miss something?" Kazuki asked as soon as he stepped into the kitchen.

Everything was a mess and most of all, they saw Len in the middle of it. Kahoko sat on a chair laughing to herself.

"So much for the teaching," Len muttered to himself.

"Am I seeing Tsukimori trying to cook?" Ryoutaro asked, suppressing a laughter.

"Nothing here," Kahoko giggled, "Well, I'm going to take a bath now." She said, passing everyone.

Len half-glared at her retreating form and sighed.

"Something good happened I guess," Azuma chuckled before heading towards his room.

Kahoko ran inside her room as soon as she finished her bath, she kept on smiling to herself as she thought of Len's expression when she suggested teaching him how to cook. She's began to see several side of him today...She never expected he'd be this fun to be with. He's usually so...formal...

"I love you, Len Tsukimori," she murmured as she sat on her bed. When she sat, she heard a light crumple, she took out the piece of paper she had sat on and looked at it using the moonlight as her only light.

Her eyes widen, she was touched. It was a torn page of the piece, Ave Maria, and above was written the name Len Tsukimori, she turned the page over and saw a short passage from him, "Something you will hold on to always remember me." She smiled. Never did she think he could be so romantic.

"Tsukimori!"

Len jumped from his chair. Then he heard giggles and small laughter.

"What," Len asked, annoyed.

"It's time to blow your candle," Misa said softly, as she came in with her husband.

Len sighed, What a long day this must be…

Before he stood up, he thought of Kahoko again. If only I could tell her the truth...If only I could tell her that I didn't regret anything...

"Are you sure this is the place Misa-san told you?" Kahoko asked her older sister as she gripped her coat around her more.

Kahoko stared at the room, it looked like those rooms used for Karaoke but there's no Karaoke machine and the space isn't closed. How should she describe this? A small room where a family could have a private dinner and not a party. And the thing is, it was empty, aside from the occasional waiter entering and making sure that everything was perfect.

"Yes it is, Misa-san just asked us to arrive earlier. Now, come on, let's go get you some fresh air." She said, taking her sister's violin case.

"Ah!" Kahoko said, reaching for it again.

"Aw come on, why won't you ever let me touch it?"

"Because…"

"Hey, why won't you tell me what happened between you and Tsukimori during your last camp anyway?"

Kahoko looked away, a hurt expression on her face, "Because everything that happened wasn't real." She murmured.

"You kept on saying that. You know I don't understand." She said impatiently.

"Because…I heard the truth the next day after that…" Kahoko said, opening the door to the balcony. The truth which ended the dream...

A/N: Oh well...I'm sorry! I didn't expect it to be this long!!! Sorry I had to cut it here if not it might be super long! Waaaahhhh. I promise the end is on the next chapter. I'm so sorry!!! I know I said it will be a two-chapter only....I'm really really sorry!!!

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