Here's the fourth chapter. Yes. I am fast at this. Whenever I feel like it that is. I'll lose my ideas if I don't write them down fast. Well, here's the next chapter. Hope you all enjoy it. ^-^

Chapter 4

The next day in English class, the teacher told us to immediately start on our projects because that's basically what we're going to be doing until the project is due.

"You know, for being a new student, you sure adapt quick," I said to Rin who pulled up a chair next to me.

"I have to. It's called 'Survival of the Fittest'. I can't be left behind," Rin said.

I smirked. She really was a nerd. No one else would use that term.

"So, were you able to finish making out yesterday after I rudely interrupted you?" she asked as she took out her notebook and pencil.

"You're really nosy," I said. "Why do you want to know? So you can be the next I kiss?"

Rin laughed. "More like being the next one who interrupts you once more."

"Seriously, what's your deal? My business, not yours."

"I know it's your business, but I have to get an 'A' on this project."

I grunted.

"Don't be sad. Just think, I'll be out of your way once this is over, okay?" Rin said.

"I hope so. You're really a weirdo," I said as I turned towards the window.

There was a strange silence between us that made me turn back to Rin to see her head down and her bangs covering her eyes. Was she meditating? Or worse, did I offended her?

"Rin, you alright?" I said, trying to look her in the eyes.

Rin looked up to me and smiled. To me, it felt more like a frown.

"Enough talk. We have to work," she said and began with writing down both our names on the paper. "You know, I still feel weird knowing someone like you holds the same last name as me."

"It's just a coincidence," I said as I crossed my arms. "There's plenty of people out there with the same last name. Don't make a big deal out of it."

"I wouldn't if I didn't knew it was going to be you."

"Do you really hate me that much?"

"Hate is such a strong word. More like disliking your existence."

"That sounds worse than hate."

"Well, it's not."

"Yeah, yeah." I grabbed the notebook and pencil. "What are we going to write about?"

Rin smiled. "I'm so glad you're on it today. Good job. Maybe there's a dog treat around here I can give you."

"Hey!"

Rin giggled. "I'm kidding. But seriously, I'm glad you actually want to get started.

"I'm just going to write since, after what I saw yesterday, you were a horrible writer."

"I suppose you can do better?"

"Sure can."

"Then first write down ideas that we can talk that relate to love. We have to narrow down our topic."

I nodded and wrote down a word. "Friendship. You were blabbering about it the whole day yesterday."

"Indeed I was. Thank you for putting it there," Rin smiled and began to think.

"How about family?"

I wrote down the word.

"Animals."

Wrote it.

"The environment."

Wrote it.

"The world."

Wrote it.

"Oranges."

Wrote...

"What? Oranges?" I said and stopped myself from writing the complete word but 'Ora' managed to escape.

Rin giggled. "I like oranges."

I sweat dropped and erased the letters."What does that have anything to do with-"

"What fruit do you like?"

"Bananas. But I still don't-"

"Bananas are yummy! Especially with oranges."

How in the world did we went from love to fruits? I don't understand.

"Can we please go back to the real project?" I said.

Rin giggled. "Sure thing, your majesty."

I pouted. "Don't call me that."

"Shocker!"

"You're being really obnoxious."

Rin gasped. "It's more of a shocker you even know what that word means!"

"Rin..."

"Sorry, sorry. I just thought I could lighten things up a bit before diving in the project."

"By insulting me?"

"It's humorous." Rin cleared her throat. "Time to get serious."

With that said, Rin began to tell me how love relates to every word I wrote down and explained everything in great detail. I was actually amazed at how advanced her vocabulary was and how well she used rhetorical devices to tie every word back to love such as metaphors, similes, personification, allusions, and- Oh God! Did I really just want nerdy mode? Come on, Len. You're through with that. Don't let it get to you.

Suddenly, a small crack was heard.

"Len, you broke the pencil," Rin pointed out. "Was I really talking that fast? I'll go get a sharpener from my desk." She stood up and walked over to her desk.

While she was doing that, I was amazed by how badly I zoned out for a moment. I dropped the pencil and shook my head. What just happened?

Just then, I noticed Kaito waving at me from across the room. He signaled me with these hand signals:

He pointed at Rin.

He made a heart.

He pointed at me.

I rolled my eyes and turned back to Rin who walked back to me and began to sharpen the pencil.

"I made you write a lot," she said as she looked down at the notebook. "Do you even understand what I'm saying most of the time?"

Yes.

"My hand is just moving as my ears capture what you say," I said. "I don't need to understand you for me to write."

"Well yeah, but you seemed so into it like you were mesmerized by everything I said. Oops! I said mesmerized. I should abbreviate it for you. How about hypnotized? Still to big? How about-"

"I get it. I'm not that stupid."

Rin giggled which actually brought a smile to my face.

"This time around, I'll write and you give me something, anything, you want to add," she said as she took the notebook and pencil.

"You really want my ideas even after you made me seem like an idiot?" I said.

"I'm sorry. I just had to. Remember? To lighten things up. I just hate being serious all the time. But I can stop if you are bothered by it too much. I'll respect that."

"No. It's fine. It's not like a few puny insults from you can hurt me." I smirked as Rin pouted. "But seriously, I never thought you'd be like this."

Rin raised an eyebrow. "Like what?"

"Well, I thought you were going to be the shy one in class when I first saw you. And now, like a slap to the face, you show up with this new personality, the complete opposite of what I was thinking."

"Is that...wrong?"

"Hmm?"

"You see," Rin lowered her eyes. "I am a shy girl. Extremely shy. Back in my old school, I was the shyest person in my whole grade. People barely noticed me because I was too quiet, yet I was still acknowledged as the school's brain. I was an honors student throughout my years in school, and I liked to be challenged with new and exciting obstacles. I cared about having good relationships with my peers but no one really wanted to be with the genius. Only teachers were the ones I grew close with. They all helped me get better and made it possible for me to get into this high school. They encouraged me to keep trying my best, and I would always prevail. However, they also mentioned about making friends."

I looked at Rin as she paused for a while, sighed, and continued.

"I want to make friends here. That's another goal of mine besides getting high scores. My teachers would compliment me how great of a person I am. Very funny, loyal, fun, down-to-earth, and just a great person to be around with. I might be quiet, they said, but once I get out of my shell, I'm a completely different person. I'm a great listener and observer, so that's why I don't talk much, but I'm going to work on improving my social skills and make friends here, even one would be fine."

Wow. I was stunned. A girl had the same problem I had before I came into this school. She was the genius while I was too. She was shy and didn't have friends. Same here. We both came into this school to change something about ourselves and become something greater. She was going the right way while I was not.

Rin giggled and waved a hand over her face. "Sorry. I kind of went on and on about myself. No need for that. It's not like you understand or even care, right? Let's get back to work."

I frowned as Rin smiled. She is an intelligent and cute girl. I understood everything she said. Yet I still didn't get it. She was beautiful, how can she not have friends? Are people blind?

I sighed. "Fine. Let's keep working."

Later at lunch...

"I'm telling you. The new girl's already onto you," Kaito said as he randomly took out an ice cream cone out of nowhere.

"She's not," I said. "She really does not like me."

"I doubt that," Gakupo said. "I'm betting she likes you. You know how most girls are. They fall for the jerks."

I frowned. "I guess." I took out a banana and began to peel it. Just then, I noticed Rin outside once more, sitting alone at a bench. She took out her lunch box and began to eat.

This girl. How is she going to make friends if she's not socializing with anyone?

I felt a jolt on my legs as I stood up, ready to go outside with her until I saw Luka and Miku beating me to it.

"Len, you okay?" Kaito said.

I shook my head and sat back down. "I'm fine."

"Looks like Luka and Miku are back to talking with the new girl again," Gakupo said. "Luka did mentioned being friends with her."

"Same with Miku. The three must be partners in crime already," Kaito said.

"Knowing how our girls are, I'm sure they'll become a gang."

As Kaito and Gakupo laughed, I stared out to the three girls. All three of them are pure from me. I never tried to kiss Luka nor Miku and definitely not Rin. But that wasn't what I was really thinking about.

As Luka and Miku sat besides Rin, they all wore smiles on their faces. Luka, being the most talkative, was the one leading most of the conversations, I'm sure. Miku and Rin both added on and giggled. Well, what did you know? I guess Rin did make some friends after all.

A strange smile came to my lips.

It was the end of school, and I was ready to head out.

"Len!"

I turned around as I saw Haruhi walking over to me. "Haruhi?"

She wrapped her arms around me. "We didn't start our kiss last time."

"Oh. You're right. How about we-"

"Len!"

I shuddered. I slowly turned around to my left to see the girl with long blonde hair walking towards me.

"Oh no you're not!" Haruhi grabbed my arm and pulled me away. I was immediately grabbed by my other arm and pulled back. Not this...

"Stop! I had him first!" Haruhi said.

Rin glared at me and completely ignored Haruhi. "Len, we have to work on our project."

"What? Why? You didn't say anything about meeting after school today," I said.

"Because I thought you would've gotten the idea by now. We're going to be meeting every day after school until the project is done."

"Are you fucking serious?! I have a life, you know!"

"I do too, but the faster we get this done, the more time we have for ourselves."

"Screw you! I'm not going to stay today! Come on, Haruhi," I said as I grabbed onto Haruhi and pulled her away.

"Len Kagamine! Get your ugly ass back here!" Rin yelled.

I grunted and turned a corner.

"What an annoying brat!" Haruhi said. "Not to mention an ugly one at that."

I sighed. What was this guilty feeling I had just now? Why did I felt awful?

"Len, now that we're alone, how about-"

"Haruhi, I gotta go," I said as I walked away.

"Len, why? Don't tell me you actually like her."

I ignored her and exited the school. As I passed the gate, a wave of blonde hair swayed in the wind. I turned around to see Rin leaning against a pillar that held the gate. She had a sour face.

I sighed and walked away. I felt awful. Too sicken. But why?

Len no want Haruhi. Apparently. But Haruhi is mean. Rin is not ugly at all!

Rin also revealed something about her past to Len which he could relate to because he was once in that same position. Seems like the two aren't as different as they thought they were. Eh.

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