Before I began I would like to say... SORRY SORRY SORRY SORRY SORRY SORRY SORRY SORRY SORRY SORRY SORRY SORRY SORRY SORRY! I feel so bad! I haven't updated in like over a month. I was so busy with homework and sports and homework. There was no time to update and I feel like this chapter is too short for as long as I made you guys wait. So I'm really sorry, and I hope you're content with this until next time. I'll try to update quicker. And since I don't have a lot of time, I can't respond to reviews for this chapter. Right now I really should be reading and annotating Lord of the Flies, so...
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Rin's POV
"That's enough for today, guys!" Len yelled, across the soccer field. The rest of the team and I were sitting on the bench, drinking the last of the water in our water bottles. Len was still on the field picking up some cones we had been using for a previous drill. "You guys can leave now," Len explained, as he sat down on the bench to join us.
The boys quickly grabbed their backpacks, and raced towards the parking lot. Maybe they have a lot of homework or something? After the boys left, it was just me and Len sitting on the bench by ourselves. There was an awkward silence between us. Neither of us wanted to speak to each other, so we just kept quiet. I grabbed my phone out of my backpack to quickly check the time. 5:00 already!
"Crap, I'm gonna be late!" I yelped, quickly sticking my water bottle in my backpack. "Where are you rushing off to in such a hurry?" Len asked, but his tone of voice told me he really didn't care. "Unlike you, I have a job," I told him. "Which I'm gonna be late for if I don't hurry. By the way, what's the fastest way to walk downtown from here?" I asked.
I work in a small café downtown. I'm not really old enough to legally have a job, but the owner is a family friend. She's super nice and gives me a good pay, so I don't mind working for her. "You're walking?" Len said, interrupting my train of thought. "Downtown is at least 2 miles, maybe more. Why not just have your chauffeur drive you? It'd save you lots of trouble."
I didn't even bother to tell Len that I didn't have a chauffeur. Actually, I didn't even tell him or anybody on the soccer team that I'm not rich. They probably think the reason I'm so good is because I've trained at high-class facilities with the best coaches money can buy. That couldn't be further from the truth, but Len doesn't have to know about that. He'd probably just make fun of me anyways.
"I think I'll walk," I told Len, then started to walk away. "Just let me drive you," Len said all of a sudden. I turned around, confused. Did he just offer to help me? "To get to my house, I have to drive through downtown, so I'll just take you." He said it so nonchalantly; you'd think he was this nice every day.
"Thanks that would be great!" I smiled, still confused by Len's sudden change of attitude. Maybe he's one of those people with split personalities. "My sister is waiting in the parking lot, so we can leave now." Len quickly stood up and walked towards the parking lot, leaving me behind. I quickly sprinted to catch up with him.
As we left the soccer fields, I noticed Rinto was still over there, cleaning up some trash. The poor guy. He doesn't even get to play, but he gets stuck doing all the dirty work. I wish I could help him, but I really have to get to work. "SEE YA TOMORROW, RINTO!" I screamed, waving to Rinto. He looked up, startled at my sudden screaming. I smiled and waved at him. He smiled and waved back.
I continued to follow Len until we arrived at his sister's car. The woman driving was pretty, but she looked so much like Len it was disturbing. "Who's your girlfriend?" she asked, as Len and I entered the car. "She's not my girlfriend," Len mumbled. "She just needed a ride to work, so I thought I'd help her out."
"That's so sweet of you, Lenny," Len's sister smiled. Then she turned to me. "Hi, I'm Lenka, Len's older sister."
"I'm Rin," I smiled back. It seemed like Len's sister was so much nicer than he was. "How do you know Len?" Lenka asked. "I've never seen you before."
"I just transferred here. I'm playing on Len's soccer team," I explained. Lenka looked impressed. "You must be pretty good then, considering my brother's team is one of the best in the country. And don't worry if you feel a bit different than the boys on the team, Len will help you fit right in. He's the nicest kid I know!" Lenka smiled at Len, but his reaction was emotionless.
Len is the nicest kid she knows? Is this a joke? "Um, no offense," I said. "But have you met you're brother? I just met him today, and he seems not as nice as you make him out to be," I spilled out, forgetting that Len was sitting there. As I finished speaking, Len hit my shoulder and gave me a look of alarm. "Shut up," he mouthed.
"What are you talking about?" Lenka asked, very confused. "Len is a great kid. He's nice to everyone, and so respectful too. One time, he helped the grandma of one of my dad's business partners, cross the road. You can't get much more caring than that. That's why we love him so much, and dad gives him so much freedom. Not to mention all that allowance and…" Lenka trailed off, thinking about what she was saying.
Lenka sat silently for a moment, realizing that Len had played her and their parents for fools. "Rin, aren't we here?" Len said loudly, as the car arrived near the downtown square. He gladly opened my door, and pulled me out. "W-why don't you get to work?" he stuttered, trying to fake a smile. Len jumped back into the car, and pretended to wave as the car drove away.
What a jerk! But whatever, I need to get to work. I quickly hurried through the square and entered a small, but busy café. I came through the back entrance, and was greeted by my co-workers. "A bit early today, huh Rinny?" my boss, Meiko laughed as she entered the kitchen. "I caught a ride," I said, as I put on my uniform.
I zipped up the last zipper on my dress, and grabbed a pad of paper. I walked out to the main area, which was bustling with customers. For a small café, it was mighty popular. "Waitress!" a man at a nearby table called. "Coming!" I replied, sweetly.
I quickly walked over to the table, and said, "Welcome to Meiko's. What could I get for you today?" I spoke in a tone so sickeningly sweet I wanted to puke. But it's part of the job, and I need this job to help support my mom and me, so I'll push through it.
Len's POV
That idiot! What was she thinking exposing me like that? Now I have to try to convince Lenka that Rin was wrong. "Len, is what Rin said true?" Lenka asked, as we drove home. "N-no, of course not!" I exclaimed. "She talking about another Len. Not me," I lied.
"Oh," Lenka smiled. "For a second there, I was afraid." Lenka immediately dropped the subject, and continued to drive quietly. Sometimes I'm so lucky that my sister is an idiot.
Lenka's car entered the mansion driveway, and we were quickly greeted by the head maid, Haku. "How was your days?" she asked, politely as Lenka and I stepped out of the car. "Wonderful!" Lenka squealed. "I met a super cute boy today!"
"That's wonderful, Miss Lenka. And you, Master Len?"
"I'm going upstairs," I said, ignoring Haku's question. Honestly, why does she have to be in my business? Why should she care how my day was? I walked inside to the main hall, and was surprised to see Mom and Dad talking with a woman dressed in fancy clothes.
"I think that's a wonderful idea!" I heard Mom say. "It would be good to merge both companies," Dad nodded in agreement. I wonder what they're talking about? I guess it has something to do with Dad's work. "I shall work out the details immediately, but I want to keep it a surprise from the both of them!" the fancy lady said.
Both of them? Maybe Mom and Dad are talking about Lenka and I's birthdays. They are coming up pretty soon. I continued to walk towards the stairs until I was stopped by Mom. "Len, have long have you been standing here?" she asked. "About 10 seconds," I lied. I'll just let Mom keep on thinking I don't know about her little plan. "Oh, carry on then," Mom smiled, and then turned back to talk with Dad. "Whatever," I mumbled.
I went to my bedroom, and threw my backpack on the ground. I wasn't planning on doing my homework anyways. I turned my TV on, and flipped through channels bored. Did I mention I have a 72-inch, HD TV in my bedroom? No big deal though.
My phone started to buzz in my backpack from across the room, but I was too lazy to go grab it. "HAKU!" I yelled. Immediately, Haku appeared in my doorway. "Yes, Master Len?"
"Grab my phone," I commanded. Haku nodded obediently, and rummaged through my backpack. She pulled out my phone, but also a worksheet, I didn't plan on doing. "Master Len, do you have homework?" she asked. "You know that your father will not let you secede his business unless your grades are good?"
"Don't care," I said, truthfully. "Just give me the phone." Sighing, Haku handed me my phone, and left the room. I opened the phone to see that Kaito had texted me. I'm sure it's nothing important. All he ever texts me about is ice cream or that girl he has a crush on, Miko or something.
From: Kaito
To: Len
So how about that new chick on the soccer team? She's pretty cute, ain't she?
That idiot. Doesn't he already like someone else?
From: Len
To: Kaito
What? You got the hots for her or something?
From: Kaito
To: Len
My heart belongs to my eternal maiden, Miku Hatsune, the most perfect girl in the world!
How sickly poetic.
From: Len
To: Kaito
Than why the hell are you going on about Rin?
From: Kaito
To: Len
Len, you're a lonely boy. I think you need a companion. And what better companion than a kickass soccer playing hot girl?
From: Len
To: Kaito
No way in hell.
From: Kaito
To: Len
Why not? She's cute and she can play soccer. What more could you ask for?
I hesitated to text back. Cute, yeah right! She looks just like every other girl out there. And so what if she can play soccer? Lots of people play soccer. Besides, there's no way I could like a girl like her…
From: Len
To: Kaito
She's too nice, especially to you
From: Kaito
To: Len
You're a jerk sometimes, you know that?
From: Len
To: Kaito
Whatever
I closed my phone and threw it in my bedside table. I don't feel like arguing about this with Kaito right now. But seriously, who in the world would like a girl like Rin. She's way too sweet and innocent. And who cares if she's a good soccer player or if she's somewhat attractive…
"HAKU!" I yelled loudly. "Yes, Master Len," Haku said, as she entered my bedroom. "Call a doctor," I said. "I think I might be crazy."
Rinto's POV
"SEE YA TOMORROW, RINTO!" Rin called from across the field. I looked up startled, and almost dropped the trash I was carrying. She smiled and waved at me. I couldn't help but smile and wave back. I watched as she walked away with that jerk, Len.
I sighed, recounting the day's events. Today I met the most wonderful person ever. She was someone sweet and kind. Someone who wasn't afraid to speak her mind and stick up for others. I met a girl named Rin. The first girl to ever play on the guys' soccer team. The first girl that I have ever had a crush on.