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Len POV
I'm sorry about yesterday," Rin began apologizing as she leaned into my chest. Her cold body pressed up against mine. I felt my cheeks heat up, since I'd never felt her so close to me. My heart was pounding in my chest and I felt as if it may pop out.
"It's alright Rin."
"How did you know I was here? Don't you have your track practice today till seven?"
She pushed herself away from me before looking at me with her sky blue eyes. She was completely covered in goose bumps and her skin had become even more pale than usual. Also her knees were knocking since they were bare. I didn't want her getting sick because of my carelessness, so I took of my jacket.
I held it up to her as she placed her arms in the long sleeves. As she did this I zipped it up so it covered her. I was hoping this would warm her up, but I knew this jacket wasn't too thick.
"Kaiko came to drop off Kaito's phone. She saw me and was surprised since she thought I was with you."
Kaiko was really good friends with Rin and when she came to drop off her older brother, Kaito's, phone she flipped out at me. She and Rin were apparently texting earlier and Rin was complaining about how I stood her up. Kaito thankfully got his sister to calm down and I left practice after lying to my coach.
"I'm so sorry Rin," I exclaimed as she continued to gaze up at me. "I heard from Kaiko and Miki that you were really excited about this."
She gave me a confused stare. Did she not want my apology? Was I doing something wrong?
"So I told my coach I had to leave practice because of some family issues-."
"Wait hold on a second," She took a few steps back, giving me a worried glance. Then I realized why she was giving me that look. If my coach found out I was lying then I'd get kicked off the team. Well the season was ending soon, but it would go on my record and that could affect my chance of getting an athletic scholarship. "It's fine Len. Really, I'll just go home and you can go back to practice. Maybe we can meet up some other time?"
She turned away from me and began walking away from me. I had no clue where she was going. Maybe Miki or Kaiko's house? If she was heading home, then what if she lived far away? It could get late before she arrives home and I don't want her getting hurt or punished because of me. She didn't walk away too fast, her wrist swaying back and forth as she walked. It taunted me, practically asked me to hold it.
So I did, involuntarily.
I used her hand to turn her around so she was facing me. Her skin had gotten paler and now her lips were turning blue. I don't know why I did this, but I ran my finger over her lips. They were as cold as ice up against my finger.
"You're freezing," I exclaimed as I pulled his finger off her lips. "You need to get inside now. Come on I'll take you to my place."
"Its fine Len," she muttered, turning her head away from mine. "I live down the street. Just call me later."
"Do you want to hang after school tomorrow?"
Before I could hear her response, she had created a huge distance between us. I could just barely see her walking away and then nothing, she was hardly visible from where I was standing in the middle of the park. I tried squinting my eyes tightly, but that didn't help when I tried to see her.
My phone began ringing in my jean pocket. As I pulled it out I noticed I got two texts; one from Rin, the other from my mom. Before I opened either of them, my phone began ringing. My mom was calling me. I pressed the send button and held the phone up to my ear.
"Len," I heard her voice question. "Is it you?"
"Yeah mom, it's me. What is it?"
"I was waiting for you outside of the school. It was getting late and when I saw Kaito, I asked him where you were. He said you left practice early, but he didn't tell me why."
"Yeah it's complicated. I had to do something-."
"That's no good excuse Len. Did you forget what you had to do today after practice?"
"No I didn't."
"Well, where are you? I'll pick you up and then we'll head over there."
"I'm at the park, the one that's down the street from the high school."
"Alright I'll be there in a few minutes. Bye Len."
"Bye Mom."
I pressed the end button and placed my phone back in my pocket. Soon after I plopped down on a nearby bench, placing my head in my hands. I'd completely forgotten about my appointment and I really didn't want to go. Going there always stressed me out. Just thinking about it caused sweat to roll down my skin as I rubbed my cold arms.
That was when I realized Rin left with my jacket. My mom was gonna be pissed since she always worried about my health.
"Can't she just hurry up?" I sighed as I leaned back, my head hanging over the bench.
Soon enough she finally showed up, ready to drag me to hell.
All I could do now was hope I was fine.
Questions
Where is Len going?
and
Why does he hope he's alright?