Buzz. Buzz. "Hmmm..." Haruka sleepily moaned as she picked up her phone. She rubbed her eye, as she answered," Yes Jeremy?" she asked groggily.

"Ms. Haruka, this is your morning wake up call. Your father has sent his salutations."

"Oh really? How touching..." Haruka said sarcastically.

"Ms. Haruka, your father is trying. He is fairly busy, but he still tries to contact you whenever he can."

"Well if I was so important, why can't he spare any time for me? He always puts his work first, and that's why mom-" Haruka bursted.

"Ms. Haruka..."

"Never mind, it's fine. But, I need to notify you of some things," Haruka noted.

"And that is?"

"You see, I've decided to go on a vacation for about a week or two. Don't worry, it's for school, and it will be chaperoned. I won't be home for a bit, but it'll be fine. Ok, call you later. Bye Jeremy!" Haruka directed.

"Wait-." Beep.

Haruka got out of bed, and prepared for the second part of her mission. "Get ready Tsukimori-kun, I'm coming for you!" Haruka announced excitedly.

"Hmmhh..." Len shuddered.

"What's wrong Len?" his mother questioned.

"Nothing, I just suddenly felt a chill in the air, run down my spine," he explained.

"Chill, are you sick sweetie?" his mother asked feeling his forehead.

"No, I'm fine. I have to go to school, goodbye," Len said making his way to the door.

"Wait Len, Kanazawa sensei called," his mother revealed.

Len turned around, with a spiteful look in his eye," That old man? I thought I told him I wouldn't join their stupid tour," Len replied coldly.

"Sweetie, I know your not quite ready but you should at least try! You were an amazingly gifted violinist, and it's such a shame to give it up," Len's mother persuaded.

"Mother! You don't understand! I don't have a right to play the violin. I'm sorry... I'm off," Len yelled walking out the door.

"Len..."

Len began rapidly walking to school with his mind clouded with various thoughts. Ughh, look at me! Violin used to be my life, and I was always concerned with my future. Now, I can't even pick up my violin without seeing her face. What's happened to me?

Vroom, Vroom. Haruka pulled in her roaring Harley, as eyes stared in awe, and whispers rapidly spread. Haruka undid her helmet and her long blonde locks dropped down her back. She hopped off her bike as everyone crowded around her.

"Nakayama-San! Wow!"

"Nakayama-San your so cool!"

"Heh, heh yeah..." Haruka said trying to exit the crowd.

Len finally arrived and noticed the crowd. Hmm, what's going on over there?He thought. He continued walking toward the class when the crowd parted enough for him to be seen.

Haruka spotted his shiny blue hair behind the crowd," Tsukimori-kun!" she screamed waving.

Len noticed her rushing towards him, and turned away embarrassed by her sudden outburst.

Oh, so that's the game you want to play?Haruka deviously smiled parking her bike. She pulled a tube out of her bag and took in a big breath," Tsukimori-kun, I brought the ointment you wanted!" she announced.

Len immediately turned around and shot a murderous glare. People started to laugh at her comment.

Haruka smiled at his displeasure and got ready to announce more,"your mother informed me of that big itchy rash on your b-"

"That's enough! Let's go!" Len yelled covering her mouth, and dragging her to the side. He brought her to the back of the music building, and uncovered her mouth.

"Why did you do that?" Haruka asked innocently.

Len looked at her annoyed," As if you didn't know. I don't need ointment, nor do I have a rash! Why would you say something as shameless as that?"

Haruka began smirking," Well you ran away when I was saying hi to you. And this isn't really ointment, it was just a lipgloss tube!" she said jokingly.

"You think that's funny?" Len asked furiously.

"Yeah, kinda," Haruka answered.

"Whatever, I'm leaving," Len spoke walking away.

"Wait, I need to ask you something," Haruka admitted.

"What is it?" he asked irritatedly.

"Well, you see yesterday I spoke with Kanazawa sensei, and he told me how he really wanted you to go to this tour," she explained.

"That again? I said no, and why did he ask you anyway?" he questioned.

"Nevermind that, but why not? I heard from him you were amazing! Why did you suddenly quit?" she retorted.

Len looked down, and became deathly silent. His aura became more depressed than upset. He didn't answer, and started walking away.

"Tsukimori-kun, where are you going?" Haruka said grabbing his arm.

He snapped away from her and looked so coldly even Haruka was taken aback," Don't touch me. Just leave me alone."

Haruka stared blankly at the back of Len who seemed to be getting farther away. What was that? I've never seen that look before. It was sadness mixed with self hatred.The bell rang starting class, and Haruka stood dumbfounded by his reaction. She snapped out of it, and walked inside of the music room to find Kanazawa.

"Kanazawa sensei?" she called out.

"Meow, meow..." a small kitten purred rubbing against Haruka's leg.

"Oh, hi there little guy! Where did you come from?" Haruka asked petting the small creature. The cat began trotting away, and would occasionally look back as if motioning her to follow. She followed the cat to the back room, and saw Kanazawa sleeping on the couch.

"Oh, did you want to help me find this lazy sensei?" she giggled. "Kanazawa sensei, wake uppp!" Haruka sang poking his face.

He slowly got up looking around deliriously," Huh? What time is it?"

"Sensei! It's me Haruka! Why are you sleeping in such a place?"

"hmm? Oh Nakayama. Did you reach a decision?" Kanazawa asked sitting up.

"Yep! I want to join your tour," Haruka said excitedly.

"That's great! I will give you a brochure with some if the sights we're going to be visiting," Kanazawa spoke rummaging through a drawer.

"Yeah, I was a bit reluctant at first, but I figured why not? I tried talking to Tsukimori-kun, but when I asked him why he quit playing, he looked at me so fiercely," Haruka explained.

Kanazawa stopped for a minute, and turned around," Well, he's still pretty touchy on the subject, so it's best to leave him alone."

"Hmm, that's right! You never finished explaining why he quit. I'm really confused, every time someone brings it up, it seems that no one wants to talk about it!" Haruka observed.

"It's not really a memory people are very fond of..." Kanazawa admitted becoming quiet.

"Tell me! What is this thing, that no one can talk about?" Haruka yelled.

"Okay, okay! Quiet down." Kanzawa perched himself onto a chair, as if readying himself for a long story," Last year when Tsukimori, and Tsuchiura were second years, there were a few other students along with them who were chosen to participate in a music competition. It was a pretty big event for our school, so many people anticipated it. The participants were mostly comprised of music students, but there were two general students who participated. Tsuchuira, and Hino Kahoko."

"So that's the Kahoko, Tsukimori-kun is obsessed with! She's just another participant!" Haruka interrupted.

"Not exactly... Kahoko also played violin. Although Tsukimori comes off as very cold, he seemed to open his heart to only Kahoko. Maybe it was her caring attitude, or clumsiness, she was just very valued to all the contestants. The contest wasn't particularly the incident though. After the competition was over, Tsukimori seemed to be getting very close to Kahoko, and he invited her to do a duet with him and one of his recitals, his parents organized. Kahoko was a bit feverish that night, but didn't want to let Tsukimori down, and decided to go anyway. She drove that night, and passed out on the wheel..."

Haruka noticed a sudden change in the air, but couldn't help from asking," So she's in the hospital, and Tsukimori-kun feels guilty?"

Kanazawa looked up and smirked a bit," If only it were that good... When Kahoko passed out, she got into an accident. A car rear ended her, and she received a fatal blow to the head. They rushed her to the hospital, and once Tsukimori found out, he immediately went to the hospital. He stayed with her all night, but her fever was too much for the head wounds, and she... She died."

Haruka's eyes widened at his last sentence," she died?"

"Yes... It was a huge blow to him. He blamed himself for it, and after she passed, he wanted to stay in the hospital. He kept screaming 'if only I hadn't asked her to come!' It was terrible, the scene was like something from a movie. Anyway, he never played since that day, because he thinks he shouldn't be able to enjoy playing, if she can't. We've told him it wasn't his fault, but I don't think he ever believed it. I thought he might want to try again, but I don't want to force painful memories on him," Kanazawa spoke.

Haruka was silent, and looked pale," Um, I have to go."

"Nakayama, where are you going?" Kanazawa called.

"I'll be back!" she said running out the room.

Where is Tsukimori-kun? She ran around campus searching for him, calling his name.

Len was sitting under a tree, staring at the picture he had muddled into the grass. Kahoko...He heard Haruka screaming his name, and shoved the picture into his pocket, and bolted up.

Haruka spotted him under the tree, and ran towards him," Tsukimori-kun!"

Len turned around annoyed,"I thought I told you to leave me alone! What do you want?"

Haruka stared into his eyes, and could see the self hatred, and guilt. She reached her hand out, and stroked his cheek, feeling the pain he was emitting.

Len jerked back surprised by her sudden move,"What are you doing!"

Haruka reached again and grabbed him, hugging him closely," I'm sorry."

Len's cheeks began to flush," What? Let go!"

Haruka didn't let go, but held tighter," I'm so sorry Tsukimori-kun. I had no idea how much pain you felt. She must've been pretty important huh? Kahoko..."

Len's eyes widened and he became upset and pushed her away," What do you know! Don't say anything about things you don't know!"

Haruka wasn't upset, but looked at him with eyes filled with endearment," I do know. I know how you blame yourself everyday, over something you had no control over. It's alright now, it wasn't your fault. You can finally let go," she comforted holding him once more.

Len was so shocked, he was confused about how to feel. Her eyes were so sincere and kind. All he knew was that he felt much better in Haruka's comforting arms. He wrapped his arms around her small frame, embracing her back. What is this warmth? How long has it been since I've actually believed someone's words?

Haruka pulled away and looked sweetly at Len," Will you come with me for a bit?"

He was quiet, but followed her to the music room, where she led. When they finally arrived she came to a stop.

"Tsukimori-kun, cover your eyes for a second. I'll be right back!" Haruka said cheerfully.

Len stood there and was immediately brought back to reality of what had just happened. Oh my god! What did I just do!Len's face turned red, underneath his hands.

"Okay, Tsukimori-kun! Uncover your eyes!" she directed.

He obeyed, but his face became warped once more," What is this?" he hissed.

Haruka could tell he was getting upset," I know you don't want to see this, but the only way to start to heal is to move on!" Haruka spoke holding up the violin.

"I said I would never play again!" Len warned as he started walking away.

"Wait," she said grabbing his arm. "Is running away going to bring her back? I know how important she was to you, so that's why you must play again! Play for the both of you, show her that you can make both of your dreams come true!" Haruka pleaded.

Len paused for a moment and looked at the beautifully carved hollow instrument, analytically. He began to reach out, as if he had taken Haruka's words to heart. Len's finger tip brushed the instrument, and he jolted back. He tried once more, as Haruka smiled at him reassuringly as if saying, she was there for him. He made contact and finally, grabbed the neck of the violin.

"That's right Tsukimori-kun, take your talent and fulfill your dreams once more," Haruka encouraged.

He looked at her, and brought the bodice to his neck, and with the bow intertwined in his hands, and strummed one note. It rang out beautifully as if the violin was releasing his pain. Len slightly smiled, as sweet memories of his music flooded back into his brain. He put the violin down," Thank you Haruka," he said walking out the building with the violin and it's case.

Kanazawa walked through the doors, to find Haruka standing there with her face a bright red," What are you doing h-, why is your face all red?"

Haruka looked up, and noticed Kanazawa standing there in the doorway," Oh nothing!" she said exiting. "By the way, I think we might see more of Tsukimori-kun here!"

"Eh? What a weird girl..."

Haruka continued making her way off campus. She touched her cheek an felt the heat it was exuding. That was the first time he ever said my name... She looked up happily. I don't know if I can fill the whole in Tsukimori's heart, but I will try my best to heal it!

The blue jays perched atop the light poles began to chirp, as the start of a new love blossomed.