first off, i'm sorry people! for multiple reasons. firstly for not updating right away. it's been forever, man! sorry, because i was on vacation and i had a hard time updating in hawaii. i'll take you all with me next time, no joke! just ask. ahaha. but, anywho it was hard to update there.
ohh, whatever you do...don't ever live in hawaii. vacation, but never live there. trust me. it gets boring. i've been there too many time in my lifetime. all you do is eat, shop, and go to beaches. and that's it. it's sooo small. okay...yeah, done with ranting on that.
second reason is that i've been stuck with fucking homework! dude, my AP classes gave out hella shit. foreals. french four AP, psychology AP, blah, blah. fuck. high school is a bitch you guys, only because of homework. ahaha. but you freaking kids better stay in school.
get your education, because it's worth it. it's getting harder and harder nowadays to get educated and some people kill for it. so be lucky and take advatage of it, and don't say it sucks. because even if it does, it's worth it in the end.
third reason. sorry this isn't the ball like i told you guys i would! it was because some of you guys implied that there needed to be more len. so i sorta made this more about him. sorry. but anybody just want one more with len in it, but better? because i'm totally open for that. let me know.
fourth reason. this shit was hella rushed. like, completely. i wrote it on a total whim, so it might or might not be shitty. forgive me if it isn't to your expectations. if anything let me know if there's anything wrong. i'll probably re-edit this anyway. okay. done with ranting. get reading, guys.
Len Kagamine slowly fluttered opened his cerulescent eyes, sighing softly like a heavenly breeze as he did so. Waking up in the morning always seemed peaceful and calming when you live alone. The only catch to that was you feel lonely a bit.
Slowly rising from black and white sheets he got up, putting feet down on plush, white, carpeted floor. His high-rise condo looked big on the outside but his particular place was just right for him. Not too big, but not too small either. It was simply perfect.
Everything inside was organized neatly and was in place. That being, because the feel and look was very...modern, almost urban. From the bedroom, bathroom, to the coffee tables, couch and the medium-sized high definition LCD television. The majority was either black, white, clear, or checkered.
"Thank Ikea." Len exhaled aloud, as he made his way over to the balcony that connected with the bedroom. His blond hair reaching his shoulders fanned out more as the breeze laughed by. Perched on the thirtieth floor on a thirty-five story building, he was lucky to have snagged the place when he got the chance.
It held a beautiful view of the city and skyline, night or day. The scent of fresh morning dew in mid-spring opened your lungs, the amber rays protruding from the sun gleamed against the metallic sides of the other buildings leaving you stunned by sunrise and in the evening screaming neon lights and contemporary skyscrapers dazzle from miles with aesthetic eye-catching scrapers.
You could feel so free up there, regardless. According to Mikuo, Kaito, and his other friends he had the ultimate bachelor's pad. They once joked on how he could charm any girl there, and they would be amazed by the view alone. But how he got it was a different story. You could say he was some-what fortunate.
His parents were wealthy by inheritance. When they decided to take a vacation and left him in care of a dear family friend, for some reason they never came back. But one day, he was told that his mother died by pneumonia in a hospital and his grieving father committed suicide a few days later.
With that being said, he was left with a huge sum of money he didn't bother touching unless he really needed it. Only using to buy necessities that he needed. Other than that he never really spent too much. And despite everything he smiled.
Even though he misses his parents still, he wasn't truly alone. He still had friends. To him, friends were family. Always. Every single one of them. He would do anything for them, and he knew that they'll do the same. Now being sixteen he knows that very well.
And every day he would start the morning off like this. It was because according to him when you wake up with a smile on your face, you show the world the love in your heart. It's then you'll find people would treat you better. Hell, yes they will. "They come around."
Sighing again, he went back inside padding into the bathroom. Brushing his teeth, and coming his hair so it wasn't as messy, he tied the famous little pony-tail he rocked with a white band. When he was done with that, he pulled down on his messy bangs so it gave a little flare.
Looking at the mirror, Len smiled again. It made him wonder...why do girls fall for that? One look at that smile and girls go swooning and fainting everywhere. Sure, looks, style and talent came easy to him, but what do most see in it?
"Why?" he whispered softly, almost not realizing he said it. Touching a clean hand to his reflection on the mirror he left it there for a second, only to let the cool glass wash his thoughts away, bringing him back to reality.
To Len, it was just him being him. Nothing special about it. He hated how the girls at school perceived him as idealistic, and romantic, someone so sure to be with. Just because you're 'popular' doesn't mean you're someone with a stick up your ass. Labels shouldn't rank you.
With the Romeo title being thrown in the way only made it worse. For some reason he never knew why they called him Romeo, or why it stuck for awhile. Most people would think he was arrogant jerk, stealing ladies hearts for no good reason, because of it. Luckily they thought otherwise. They took time to know him, and realize.
And good thing he was respected by the guys, or he would be called an ass. They knew he didn't hit on girls like that anyway. They've seen the rejections. He didn't want to be known like that. He didn't wanted someone who'd gush over you just because of looks without seeing the beauty of you really.
Making his way out, he went to his sleek black wardrobe for today's clothes. He picked a yellow Neff shirt, black guy skinny jeans, and some socks. Taking one last look at the hangers, he decided to grab his black Charles and ½ faux pas leather jacket that kept winking at him. Double checking everything at the mirror, he took his phone he walked out the room with his head held high.
Passing the over-look that showcased the view of the living room and descended down the small flight of stairs. Once he was in the kitchen, he took a look at the time via phone. Seven-twelve. "I have time to eat a banana, right?"
But before he had a chance to even look at the fruit-bowl a knock from the front door echoed the place, causing him to go there. Checking the peep-hole, he shook his head and smiled. He knew the person outside very well. Opening the door, the greetings were already thrown to him before he had a chance to open his mouth.
"Ohayo, onii-san!" Waved a twelve year old girl with medium length black hair, tied in two low pony-tails that rested on her shoulders. Her hello gleamed brightly and cheerful as the sun, just like her personality.
"Morning, Yuki-chan." Len replied, just as cheerful. He ushered the girl in, which resulted in her taking out her black and red boots and leaving it at the doorway, only to prance inside to the kitchen. He followed suit calmly, smile still intact on his face. As he went back into the kitchen, he saw that Yuki already took a seat in one of the tall chairs by the counter-top.
"What happened, nii-chan? You don't drop me to school anymore. It's been forever since I've been up here, and it's been forever since you came down to my place." She complained, kicking her feet up and down, like a kid not getting what they wanted in the candy store.
Len frowned a bit, feeling bad. Yuki lived ten floors below him. When he first met her one day, he was passing by the lobby and she and her mother struggled carrying groceries upstairs. Helping them, he ended up making fast friends with her.
Since then, her mother always asked him to watch over the girl because she worked very early in the morning all the way to late night. That's why he promised Mrs. Kaai to always take of Yuki when she is gone. He even gave her keys to his place in-case of anything. Besides, she's a good kid. Like a little sister he never had.
"Sorry, baby girl. I've been busy lately. You have a spare key to my door, you could come here anytime. Remember, you're always welcomed here." The nickname and the sentence only made her pout. "I know that, nii-chan. But, it gets boring playing the PS3 all by myself." She crossed her arms. "And you're never home when I visited all this week."
That's what made Len frown in the first place. Studies, friends, and helping out with the ball preparations, left him going to school early and coming home late recently. "Gomen, gomen. How about I make it up to you? I'll walk you to school today. If I come home early, we could play video games. How about that?"
Yuki gave a small smile, she knows that Len had to be busy sometimes. It was understandable. Older brothers work hard for everyone. "Okay, fine. You promise?" She inquired with puffed cheeks while Len held out his pinky. "Promise."
She complied with this by linking her small finger with his. Now being semi-satisfied with the proposal they made, she swooped down and pulled up her backpack while he finally got the chance to take the banana that he wanted earlier. Taking out a folder, Yuki placed it on the counter-top. Len eyed the red folder with a slight tilt to his head. "My Melody, huh?" he questioned aloud.
Yuki nodded, opening the thing. "She's my favorite Sanrio character." She then pulled out a small card, holding it out for Len. "For you." He raised a brow slightly, taking the object off her hand. Really looking at it, he saw it was a Starbucks gift-card. Fifteen bucks worth. "What's this for?"
"For taking care of me, duh! I owe you so much, Nii-chan. It isn't fair." Yuki replied, sticking her tongue out playfully. "Girl, you didn't have to. It's always a pleasure taking care of you, Yuki." Len told, trying to give the card back to her. Instead, she only shook her head.
"Nii-chan. I'm telling you, I owe you. This is from me. Not from my mom. I got this for you because you watch over me. I really want you to take it." She insisted. After the years she has been pampered by him, she need to pay him back somehow. Len sighed, earning a cheesy grin and a peace sign from the girl. "Okay, okay, fine." he sighed in defeat, putting it away in his pocket.
As he was doing so, Yuki took a quick look around her. Spotting the fruit bowl a feet away from her, she lit up as she saw something she liked in there. "Is that an apple?" Turning around and looking to where she was pointing at, Len nodded. "Yeah. Want it?"
"Hehe, please?" Yuki asked sheepishly. Len shrugged in return, already eating his fruit. "Go ahead." And so she did, taking the bright, shiny red fruit to her hands and biting into it. As a minute passed and one banana finished later, Len looked at his phone. Seven-twenty two.
"Ohh...shit. Yuki, I forgot you start school earlier than I do. You start at thirty. We have to go. Now. Just take your apple along with you." he told her, walking towards to the doorway already. "Relax, Nii." Yuki drawled, taking another bite into her apple and walking to the doorway as well. "You know my school is across the street. It takes less than two minutes to get there."
Frantically putting on his Sponge-bob Nike dunks with the sponge wearing nerd glasses, Len stole a glance to Yuki, who was still slinging her red backpack on her shoulders. "Yeah, but it takes at least two going down the elevator, and another to cross the street. And, heh...black and red, I see. From head to toe, to backpack and folder." He commented, seeing her outfit and finishing up.
"Well, all I see is black and yellow." Yuki sassed back without mercy. "Touché." While she was fixing her boots, Len looked to the side. Hanging on the white stained wall laid a series of skateboards, each with a unique brand and design on them.
He might need one of these to rush to school. Picking the Toki Doki board encrusted with black and gold, he almost laugh. Now he seems like a hypocrite. He gently removed the board from the wall. "I guess I'm adding on to the color pallet."
"Let's go then." It was Yuki's turn to usher, as she pushed Len out the door causing him to almost crash into a stainless printed grey wall. Taking the hand that didn't hold the skateboard, she tugged him to the nearest elevator. "Dang, careful Yuki." Len stated, struggling to keep balance, pressing the button. Good thing that the number was rising from twenty nine.
They silently waited only a bit for it rise and open. "Onii-chan..." And ding goes the machine. At the same time she paused. While the doors opened, she continued. "Do you...?" Walking into the elevator, Len looked at her as he pressed the button for the lobby. "Do I...what, Yuki?"
Again, seeping silence. Yuki looked up to the elevator lights, as if trying to find hope up there. "Do you have a girlfriend, Onii-chan?" Her words came from pure, innocent curiosity from those of a child. The question actually shocked Len thoug. This usually cheerful little girl was now acting serious, and asking him if he had a chick basically.
He almost stuttered his words out. "No...Yuki. I don't. Why do you ask?" She didn't bother to look at him. Adding the silence and seriousness, made it even more uncomfortable. Not only that, she stopped eating her fruit. "And why don't you have one yet?" Len only replied the first thing that came to mind. "I don't know..."
Yuki snapped her head up, whisking her silky hair. "And why not?" He honestly didn't know how to reply to this. "Because..." He was about to say something, until she cut him off. "Nii-chan, you need a girlfriend." She scolded firmly, a hand to her hip much like a diva. "And you better get one soon...or else."
Ding, and there it goes again. Stepping out first, Yuki turned around to face him. "Got it?" Len gulped, actually rendered speechless. "O-okay..."
"Good." Yuki smiled, turning happy-go-lucky once more, finishing up her apple. She skipped outside pass the perplexing glass doors of the lobby, while Len trailed behind with confusion plastered on his face. "This kid...man." he mumbled.
"She should be pretty, smart, and strong, so she could put nii-chan in check." After that sentence, Len didn't bother listening to the rest of her saying. Sure, she was cute but this was too much. The next thing he knew, they already crossed the street and were in-front of the elementary school.
"Alright, Yuki. I'll see you later." Len announced, finally stopping in his tracks. "Okay. Bye, onii-chan!" Yuki waved again, but not before she gave Len a tight hug goodbye. "And remember, find a girlfriend. Or else, I'll find one for you!"
Len shook his head. "Sono ko..." When the wind blew by, he thought for a moment, looking at his skateboard. Even if he had this with him, he might end up being late depending on how fast he goes. "Tck, man..." His luck soon changed when a white Corolla zoomed by and stopped right in-front of him.
A girl with beautiful pink locks that flowed down her body rolled down the passenger window. "Need a ride?" Len's eyes could recognize that car anyday. His heart started to relax. This was a bit of a miracle, if anything. "Luka, you're a life saver!" he yelled, hopping to the front and throwing his board and backpack in the back. "I thought I was going to be late today."
"I see you're dropping Yuki off today. Good. Anywho, I texted you earlier if you needed a lif but you didn't reply. Good thing I stopped to look." Luka smirked, as she stepped on the gas. "Yeah, too busy dropping her." Len replied, now looking at the text that she sent awhile ago.
"If I'd known then I wouldn't have brought that along." he said, jerking a thumb to his now abandoned board. Luka nodded to him. "Yup. But even if you skated to school and were late, Ted would have probably made up an excuse for you." Of course, Ted was student body president.
"True..." Were the only words Len could muster. "Hmm. So what are you going to do today?" Luka asked, politely. Len took a deep breathe before his words. "I don't know. I think we're just going to hang out after school today. The usual. But I think we might have to either get our clothes today, or pick out the accessories for it. Are you and Meiko coming along?"
Luka took a hand off the wheel for a second to shake it with uncertainty. "I don't know. We might join you guys later. We still have quite a bit left to do. You guys are just going to be in the arcades anyway, right? But how are you guys getting your clothes today?"
"Yeah, just look for us. As for that, most of us did bought it. But not all. It's just the other things we need. You know, I like that store. It really does sell things once, and never again." Len mused, looking out the window watching the rolling scene of the outside play out.
The words were nodded along to somemore. "Huh, you don't say. Well..." She tried, thinking of another question to ask. "what do you think it will be like with both schools combined? I mean, ball is like, two days away."
Len pursed his mouth in thought, actually intrigued with the question. "I'm...actually looking forward to it. I think it would be quite interesting. I just hope that if we're combine that the girls don't make a bigger mob. I don't want to hide, you know?"
"You know, Len. That's what I like about you. You're honest. Like you know what's ahead of you. You know morals. Knowing the fact that looks aren't everything is quite amazing if you really think about it." Luka smiled genuinely, truly impressed.
Len simply smiled back. "I guess...but you know most girls. They see a guy, dude eventually hits on her, ends up using her, and other things. I don't want to fall into that. I told you before, if I end up finding a girl, I want someone actually there. You know? Argh, it's hard for me to explain."
"Your honesty is enough, Len. Besides, I actually get what you mean. So don't worry." Luka laughed, lightening the atmosphere. It might not mean much, but it did make Len feel better. "Uhhh, how's auntie? Is she doing well?" He asked, changing the subject. Luka raised a brow slightly. "My mom? She's doing fine. She misses you badly though."
"But you like live five minutes walking distance from me. She could come and visit anytime, you know." The blond turned to look at the driver.
"Ehh. I guess. She just misses you because you were like a son to her. Remember she did look after you until you were fourteen, little brother. And besides, I sort of miss you being in my house." Luka recalled aloud, almost seeing the past materialize before her.
Len eyes turned to the front of the road. "Visit anytime. There was another reason why I picked that condo. It was because I lived near you and-"
"so either me or my mom can check on you always." She finished knowingly. "You know me well, Luka-nee." Len smirked, feeling good. It only made Luka giggle, and turned up her stereo to the max. "I guess I do."
Along the way, Len listened to Luka singing Simple and Clean from one of his favorite video games, Kingdom Hearts. He noted that her english was very well versed from practice, and in a blink of an eye they were already at the school parking lot.
"We're here." Luka breathed in the fresh air outside, as she got out the car. Brushing out any unwanted dust out of her white pea coat, she took once last look at Len. "I'll see you later, okay?"
Len waved a hand and shooed her away. "Go, Luka-nee." And with that, he started heading to his own classes.
The first three classes of the day went smoothly in Yamaha Academy. At least, that's what Len initially thought. Other than the usual, in which girls cooed and begged to be atleast looked at by him, things went pretty well. No real problems. 'I just wish my friends from my grade were in this school...'
It was true sadly; Mikuo and the others were at Crypton. The rest of the guys were all juniors at this school. 'It's okay. We'll all be together soon.' He thought smugly. Walking down the same halls and tiled steps, he viewed the place with wide eyes as if it was still his first day. The school being so pristine, clean, so nice with neat doors and everything else it seemed to lack something.
Interesting. It lacked interesting if possible to say. Maybe it wasn't even the school. Maybe it was the fact that nothing really caught Len's attention in this place. Regardless of the well built structure, the fine classes and the setting nothing seemed mind-blowing. With combining schools, it only fueled his hopes. Hopes for something worth while to see.
Those thoughts were instantly snapped though, when he heard two familiar voices being strained down the hall. "Get away from us." Gumi and Miki hissed in unison, crossing their arms to two guys who were a little too close to them.
"Why don't you give us some sugar?" One purred while the other smirked. Len, to put it simply, was very perturbed by the sight that it disgusted him so much to want to take a shower. Pissed off, he formed a fist. If these guys don't leave he might actually punch one of them. No one messes with these two.
"Hey, you guys!" He greeted causally to Miki and Gumi, now standing right in-front of them. The two guys turned their heads. "And why, hello fellas. I hope you're not bothering any of these ladies here. They both have to come to class with me."
Both guys growled looking at Len, nonetheless stepped back. "Sorry, Len. Uhh we didn't mean it. We were just messing around. We'll be leaving now." Both girls heaved a breathe of relief. Looking at their 'hero' they took turns giving a hug to him as they each looped an arm through his.
"Thanks, Len." Gumi started, voice calmer. "Those guys just came out of nowhere." Miki continued softly. Len pulled them a bit closer, all three still linked by arms. "And what would you guys do without me? Maybe if you guys looked a bit more ugly they wouldn't come for you."
Gumi made a shocked face while Miki dropped her jaw. "Len!" In return he gave them a cheesy grin. "Sorry. Hey you know I love to tease, but I ain't to be. You're both hot like fire! Wait, hot is the wrong word." He paused for a moment, looking for the right thing to say.
"You're both beautiful." He said finally, releasing them. "Come on. You're my girls. Two of the greatest friends I have. You guys keep me company every day. If anything, I won't know what to do without you."
"You know it." Gumi laughed, swatting his shoulder. Ever since they met Len, they knew that he always kept his word. He was really a true friend. A friend who you can ride and die with. In-fact the words he just said still held true today. "Shall we head off to fourth then?" Miki asked, looking at them.
"Only if you guys lead." Len stated calmly. Continuing down the hall, some girls who were in there along with them saw this as an outrage, giving death glares at Miki and Gumi. "What the hell is their problem?" Miki growled. This wasn't a first, but clearly it wasn't her's or Gumi's day today at all. "Just ignore them, Miki." Her green haired friend said, trying to keep herself calm.
"Len, ohh dear Romeo..." One of them beckoned, voice trying to sound sweet as candy. The only thing it sounded like to Len was a cat throwing up. "Why don't you walk us instead of those girls? Aren't we more pretty?"
Len smiled a fake smile, but then turned serious and faced the girl who made the comment, eying her for a second. "I don't know if you heard a second ago, but I called those girls beautiful. You on the other hand you are 'hot'."
The girl at first took it as a compliment, but he continued his remark without mercy. "But there's a difference in being hot and beautiful. You're 'hot' because you take effort to look good and have to seek attention. These girls are beautiful because of personality, and looks alone without putting anything to it."
After that he managed to put on a normal face. His words and voice were so refine that even Miki and Gumi were actually touched by his words. Meanwhile the other girls cowered. One even bursting to tears. "He didn't mean it...I know he didn't." Pathetic was the only thing Len thought as he scoffed.
Looking at Miki and Gumi, he gave them a nod. "Let's go to class,"
As the day rolled on, the kids at Crypton were finishing up the last period of the day. Unfortunately for Rin it meant that she had Sonika's singing and dancing performance class. It meant being in a little black room with dim lights, mirrors, and ranging equipment. To put it all together it was hard to breathe, and it sucked to be there.
"Okay kids," Sonika announced, tying her green hair into a ponytail because of heat. "Warm up, do whatever you want, but in ten minutes we're starting the routine again." She was one who always pushed for the best of her student's abilities.
"Wahh, not again!" Mikuo shouted in the air, hand gestures, stomping feet and all. Quite a few people flashed weird looks to him because of that. Patting his shoulder, Rin looked at him. "Dude, quit complaining. It's just a dance routine." Mikuo shrugged it off, still not in the mood.
"I know, for real. Stop complaining." Nero continued, stating truth. "You play DDR almost everyday after school and at home, so you should be fine. Seriously." Rin went with it. "You should listen to him."
"Says the girl who's good at actual hip-pop dancing. I mean...I don't know how you pop, lock, or krump!" Mikuo exclaimed loudly, throwing his hands to the air. "What do you mean? You can! You're just embarrassed to show off your amazing skills in dancing." Gumo quirked in as he made himself known to people around him.
"Yeah, come on. Most all of us break. You too." Piko added, leaning on a near by wall. If your friends can dance, chances are you could probably dance too. "I don't know if I can anymore. Ahh you guys are making my head hurt!" Mikuo half-yelled, coiling hands to his face. Nervousness was actually starting to show.
But Rin didn't pity him one bit. "Dude, you're lucky we aren't singing and dancing. That would be a pain." Mikuo wailed, while flailing his arms about. "Says the girl who's actually good at singing too!"
Rin gritted her teeth. His complaints were starting to annoy her. "We all can sing! My gosh, this is a top performing arts school! You didn't enroll here to mess around. We, at the most part, have at least decent voices and decent moves. So just shut up and deal with it, boy." Nero, Piko, and Gumo nodded their heads together. "She's right."
"I don't even know why you're complaining." Rin rolled her eyes. Mikuo pouted at the gesture. "It's because I don't want to ruin this! This is a good routine, and a good song!" Rin and the other guys held up their hands as if realizing an epiphany. "Wow..." Even Neru, Teto, and Iroha who actually witness the scene shook their heads as well.
Sighing, Rin broke the ice, trying to be calm in her tone. "Dude, you'll be fine. Just do what you do out there, and incorporate it in this routine. It's not that hard." If he broke out one more time, she'll take it as a sign to slap him. "Thanks for that, home-girl." Mikuo finally realized. "I needed that."
"Heh, you better call me home-girl for that. And you're welcome." Rin crossed her arms. As if prayers were answered, a beautiful melody came cutting through, almost calming the troubled atmosphere.
Heads turn to find an equally calm Miku on the old baby grand piano, playing a tune that most never even heard of. Her sisters faces now turned into something of boredom. Sure the sound was pretty, but they've heard her practice at home. Others though were very delighted.
"Papa to Mama ni oyasumi nasai. Seizei ii yume wo minasai. Otono wa, mou neru jikan yo..." Her dainty fingers pressed the black and white keys to perfect tempo, not missing a beat. Melody was just flowing around her, surging from her lips to her hands.
"Her voice is still as gorgeous as ever." Nekomura pointed out. She even almost forgot she was even in a sticky dark hell hole of a room. It was too bad Miku wasn't on a stage. "But she still has to work on the choruses." Neru stated, looking proudly at her sister.
Mikuo practically beamed at the performer. "Who cares? Miku your voice is lovely!" he shouted, which caused her to halt the notes. She blushed a little, getting up to get a better view. "H-heh, t-thanks Mikuo." Everyone after that started clapping, even the other kids and Sonika as well. It made her bow to the audience. "Thank you all."
"Alright, kids. A little more and we re-take, okay?" Their instructor's voice called. "Okay then. Get ready for this, guys!" Rin warned, cracking her knuckles.
"Whoot! That was great!" Mikuo yelled freely, running out the school's main doors and onto packed grey concrete of the quad. One can finally breathe after that class. "I told you, idiot. It wasn't going to be bad." Nero called behind, now walking along the rolling green grass on the side of the school's plaza heading outside.
"That was a good session." Gumo started while he and Piko tried to catch up with the other two. "Totally. Britney Spear's 'Circus' was a good hit. Sonika-sensei is a great choreographer." The boy with electric blue eyes happily told, feeling pumped school was out.
All the while, Mikuo just kept laughing freely to his hearts content. "Ahh! Yeah! Now we'll just wait for Len and the others, and were off for more dancing!" He felt ready to roll for a new routine. "Hey guys!" A new voice sounded. Trailing it, they found Ted saluting them. Looking at Mikuo's happy face, he turned to look at Nero. "What made him in a good mood?"
"Dancing," Nero sighed, shrugging. "Hey, hey! Mikuo, and others!" A cheery voice decided to swooped in here. Her black Chucks came around, and finally stopped in-front of the group. Glancing at the new person, Ted was greeted with someone that made his eyes go wide.
"Hey Teto!" Mikuo smiled widely. "That was a good dance, huh?" She nodded back, smiling just as much. "Hell yeah. See, Mikuo? You were shining out there. I didn't know why you afraid." Teto always admired those who could rise and make themselves great without having to worry about people. "Ahaha, I know!" Mikuo laughed back at her.
"Yeah, but how come I'm not your home-girl too? I thought we were cool." Teto asked, a bit hurt about the earlier incident. She even gave out a cute pout, making Ted turn slightly pink. "Aww...Teto, of course you're one of my home-girls. Don't worry. You'll always be." Mikuo reassured with a nod.
"Hmm...okay. But can I has a hug?" he smiled, putting his arms around her. "Of course." Teto hugged him back briefly before giving one final squeeze and letting go, smiling at him. "Thanks." Mikuo boyishly winked. "Anytime."
He paused a second, before smiling again. "Hey, are you busy today? Do you want to join me and the guys for the arcade? Ohh, and..." He grabbed Ted's arm, and pulled him so he was standing right next to him "this is Ted." He introduced, since she knew everyone else.
"U-um...nice to meet you. A-and yeah, it's uh...Ted." He stuttered, bringing out his hand to shake. Teto blushed a bit. This was the same guy she saw that one day. This time he was sporting a white button up shirt with the sleeves rolled and a black tie. "Hey, I'm Teto..." she managed to say, while taking in his hand.
"So you're student body prez at Yamaha." She laughed, with gleam in her eyes. Her mouth opened into her famously adorable toothy grin. "Haha, I heard things about you. I would stay and hang with you guys, but I have volleyball practice today. Maybe we could catch up another time? I would love to get to know you, Ted."
"Uhh...yeah. That would be nice." Ted smiled back her, a charming smile with finesse and Teto found herself smiling back. "Okay, I'll catch you guys later then. Bye, Mikuo, Nero, Gumo, Piko." She quickly hugged them all accordingly. "And uhh...hope I see you around, Ted." With that she rushed off with the wind.
"Bye, Teto-chan!" The rest of the guys called out, excluding Ted, who was still in awe about that little cutie. Noticing his dazed expression, Mikuo put an arm around his shoulder. "Ooohh, Ted likes the curly haired girl with the Converse!"
"Tck, whatever!" Ted retorted, fixing his glasses because of Mikuo's force. "Hey, I won't deny it. She's cute." And he wasn't lying. "And so he admits it!" Mikuo besieged, fists punching the air. Ted gave him a look. "Hey, I at least have the balls. Unlike you, who won't say anything to a beautiful girl with similar hair color such as yourself."
Mikuo did one of those girl gasp, acting hurt all of a sudden. He even put a hand to his mouth. But he stopped his charade when he noticed Len and the other's coming towards them. "Finally they're here." Nero released a breathe, as if he was holding it until they arrived.
"Sorry we took awhile. Kaito had to talk to Meiko." Len explained, pointing at the blue haired person. "Ooohh, you in trouble!" Gumo teased, almost laughing smack in his face.
"Not! Just had to tell her I love her before she leaves." Kaito replied childishly, which caused all of them to laugh at his tone and reason. "So...arcade today?" Piko questioned, wiping a tear from his eye. "Yeah, but we should have skated there." Mikuo answered, arms crossed.
"But not all of us brought our boards, Mikuo." Gakupo reasoned, besides he wasn't in the mood for skateboarding today. "Yeah, plus I left mine in Luka's car." Len added, making Gakupo look at him with envy. Why was he in her car? "Instead of walking there, can we please take someone's car today?" Nero begged, eying the juniors since they could drive.
"I'm for it!" Kaito cheered, taking his keys out of his pocket. "I didn't bring my car." Gakupo looked at Ted. Sighing he took out his own pair. "I guess I'll be taking the rest of you." With 'whoots' and 'yes' going up in the air, they started walking towards the appropriate vehicles. "Let's go then!" Piko shouted, forcing them to walk faster.
"So...how was your day, Romeo?" Nero asked with a smirk, knowing Len wouldn't be happy to hear the unbearable nick-name. "Okay, and stop with that." Len reprimanded, already nauseous of hearing that name.
"Romeo, The gentleman, The lady killer, man...how many names do you go by?" Gumo pondered. Even though those were unofficial half the time, it made Len scowl. "I don't even know why he has that many." Ted shook his head, clicking the car doors open. "Anyways, downtown. Here we come."
"Finally!" Mikuo yelled at the top of is lungs, entering the dazzling, eye-catching arcade. Everyone right behind him some-what grimace. Going pass the bright games flashing, calling for you to play, they went to the prize counter. Everyone greeted the guy running it. "Rook!"
Sure enough, the guy with jet-black hair and a red streak on the side looked. Giving a pained expression, he popped the collar on his red leather jacket. Very similar to the one Michael Jackson wore in Beat it. "You guys are seriously here to play again?"
"Sorry," Len tried to apologize, but Mikuo hyperactively squealed and ruined it. "Everyday, man!" Ignoring the previous comments made, Gakupo looked on with the norm. Someone is missing with him. His companion. "Where's Ruko?"
Rook sighed, with a look of longing. "Somewhere," His tone was as if he'd never seen Ruko in many years. Shaking his head he looked at them again. "And, what do you guys want? Coins?" Everyone who wasn't behind the counter nodded. "Man, you guys are so lazy to you the machine. Here." He then handed Len a couple.
"Because you give it to us free." Len winked, before he joined the others walking towards the DDR machine. Rook smiled, and crossed his arms. Somehow he felt satisfied with that. "Assholes."
Gumo going on the platform first, went to the options pad to change the sound so that the music was on full blast on the banging speakers. The loud beats started to get people's attention while almost deafening. "Alright, who's first?"
"Us," Nero and Mikuo spoke together. Getting on the thing, they started selecting their choice of song. "How about we do english songs this time?" Nero suggested, already scanning the songs. "Whatever, bro. Hey, hey, I want Usher's song!" Mikuo commanded, as Nero stopped the selection. "And of course, expert level like usual."
"Okay, guys. Good luck, and don't mess up." Len warned, looking at the two who gave a nod back at him. With the press of the start button, the beats started to come alive and started to pound and vibrate all around the arcade.
Rook, all the way from the counter smirked and got a microphone which connected to the whole arcade. "Step right up, people. B-boys are at the DDR machine. Give them an audience with Usher's, DJ got us falling in love."
With that, every ran to where the loud music was coming alive like it were a concert. The arcade was pretty big making people travel, some even abandoning their own games in exchange for entertain music and mind-boggling moves. Most eyes were met with Mikuo and Nero stepping to a fast meter, and doing their freestyle.
"Come on guys, work it." Len watched and counted their steps. Them hitting the floor, and switching by the bars made the crowed around them go wild with excitement. "Those guys are sick!"
After a long three minutes, they tagged out by slapping Gumo and Piko's hands. "Your turn." Nero panted, almost falling down on the rugged floor while stepping down. "Make this play count." Mikuo concluded, doing the same.
"Will do," They say in cheerful unison. Getting on, they picked out Rocketeer by Far East Movement. When the crispy faded out sound came first, people already were going crazy and it only got louder when the loud 808's came booming in. With new tricks and Piko doing a flip using Gumo's back, it caused a wave of commotion.
"Keep it going!" Gakupo's voice strained through the screams. "Watch out, you guys." Ted shouted loudly as he could. None of them want to see them hurt when doing stunts. When those two were done, they walked down more relaxed looking than the previous pair.
"So who's going to finish it off today?" Piko questioned the rest who didn't go, while Gumo nodded along. After pondering it for awhile, Len put an arm up. "I'll go, and I'll do a two players switch." Meaning, he'll be playing two players himself. This time when he went up there, the girls were screaming their heads and hearts out.
"This might be the loudest one yet..." he mumbled to himself, an eye closing like he was hurt. Doing a quick scan of the songs he saw many good hits while the machine showed off the selection. In the end, he picked his personal favorite; Please don't go by Mike Posner. "Heh, this should be good." Kaito told Rook as they looked on. "Let's see."
At first the song started off slow, but as it picked up Len started to hit every step with perfect ease. Awesome beats and stylish movement were the only things to describe it. Simple freestyle. Switching when the other side came flashing up, his feet hands, and transition flowed out perfectly. Top-rocks, kicksteps, even adding an airflare in the end, he finished with a scissor hop.
The room then basically exploded with cheers, and compliments to all or them. Girls that were there came swooning and sighing everywhere, and guys were shouting so many whoots that it was just well...loud.
Flashing a peace sign to everyone, Len gave out a smile. It was clear, they were done here for today. Rook looked at Kaito who was still clapping. "You know, I only work part time here. But with you guys as entertainment, I think I might stay here awhile."
"That was some good fun, wasn't it guys?" Piko was still breathing hard when they started walking outside to go to Miki's uncle store for their clothes. The coolness of the air made embraced them making them feel refreshed after being cramped in that hot and suffocating arcade for awhile.
"Totally! That was a jam! You should be proud of yourself, Len. You stole the show today." Kaito spoke gladly. If he'd smile any bigger than he already was, he would have probably broke his face in two.
Ted, who looked already satisfied for today smiled too. Honestly today was one hell of a good day. Feeling the need of teasing him, he turned to Len. "Should we treat you to anything, Romeo?" he joked, making him fluster.
"When in the hell are you guys going to stop calling me that?" The blond asked, already irritated. With the guys laughing again, it was hard to keep cool under pressure. Len could always keep a calm tone and face, but once that name is thrown out he is easy to faltered.
Gumo fingered his pink shades playing it around his fingers, hoping the words can seep into his mind. Opening his mouth, but found he couldn't say a thing and he wasn't surprised. Turning to Gakupo, he looked at him with the last hope to answer the question.
"Uhh...how about we make a deal?" Gakupo tried, earning stares from the others that read 'what the hell?'. What was he getting at? Len looked at him, with suspicion showing on his face. This was a bit sketchy regardless. "What deal...?" he inquired, paying attention to the words.
It was then every other male in the group felt totally in sync, resulting in the rarest of all phenomenon - the seamless collaborative guy lie. Well...unless they ended up making this truth, which it might be.
"I don't know about the school..." Piko kicked it off and it just went on from there. "But, we'll stop calling you Romeo if..." Gumo continued with ease, and passed it on. "If you find yourself a Juliet," Nero finished for the rest of them. And with Kaito being Kaito, he still added on. "And hopefully at the ball!" he rejoiced in glee, earning him glares and shaken heads.
"And maybe with our influences, we can make sure it stops." Mikuo quickly amended to avoid anything suspicious. Len gave them looks as if they were all foreign objects. It was as if he didn't know them anymore. "And what if I don't?"
Everyone else shrugged. "It's up to you. But it might be your loss."
Biting his lip, he couldn't help but think. Why is everyone forcing him to find someone all of a sudden? Sure, there are plenty of pretty girls at school. Even at Crypton. But there was only a handful that didn't faint when he came around. Plus there wasn't one who caught his eye yet. He didn't want a girl just yet. "I'll think about it."
Finally hitting their destination, the styled doors were already outstretched with open arms waiting for their arrival. The store's flashing marquee wrote 'Hommes Optare' in beautiful writing of status. If one looked carefully, it read as an anagram for Metamorphose, it's sister store that sold lolita goods.
"Oji-san,"
"Hey, Miki's uncle!"
"Furukawa-san,"
Miki's uncle, Mr. Furukawa flashed them a smile while he was putting away a few things. His eyes were twinkling like the bright lights of Tokyo. "Welcome back, guys. Please make yourself at home."
"I told you guys that I'd buy you whatever you want in this store. I have Leon's and Lola's card." Ted reminded, taking out the thing. "And of course with Furukawa's discount, I'm sure you guys could get anything." Not forgetting his manner's he bowed to the older man.
"Yeah, make up your mind soon. Two days, people. Two days until the big event." Gakupo called with his fist hitting his palm, since they all scattered the store, which still looked like royalty since the last time they left.
"I'm getting this," Piko pointed to to a white suit with light blue, and black silk lining tiny bits of it. The last time he came here he tried and it was a perfect fit. "I was going to get it before, but I was debating weather or not to get this one or a different one."
Hearing his friend, Gumo called from the other side of the store. "I hear you, bro! Uhh, how much is this...?" He asked Mikuo, pointing to a stilled mannequin with a ruffled neck-cloth with a red jewel in the middle, and a green suit decorated in silver.
Inhaling the smell of fine fabric, Gakupo shivered. Not because he hated the scent, but it was because he actually liked it, wishing he could wear this sort of thing three times a week. He already bought his clothes a long time ago, leaving him bored while waiting. "Someone ease my boredom,"
Kaito answered his plea by nudging Ted's shoulder. "Do something. Anything. Why don't you call someone?" Ted reluctantly took out his i-phone. He didn't want these two to whine more than they are doing now. Pressing the dialer, the ringing started to go. Three seconds later...
"Hello?" The voice picked up. Ted proceeded to put it on speaker so the others can hear. "Hey, Lily. So what are you up to?" Gakupo and Kaito leaned near Ted, listening in. "Hey, Ted. I'm in Yokohama with Dell, Ruko, and Haku. We're just picking up some stuff for the ball," Came Lily's happy reply.
"Hun, why are you an hour away?" Gakupo asked loudly while Kaito nodded. "We miss you, Lily-chan!" A laugh came through the line. "Sorry, sweethearts. Wait for me. Where you guys at? Because we're stopping by Shinjuku later. We could pick you guys up."
"Shopping. And that would be nice. We're at Ichi-maru. We're looking for outfits. Just pick us up later." Ted finalized, getting ready to hang up the phone. "Okay, see you then." After that, Lily's voice was gone.
While those three and others did what they were doing, Len wandered the store alone. He was one who still never bought anything yet either. His eyes searched to no avail. He didn't find anything yet, and he was starting to lose hope. "Len-kun," He turned to find it was Mr. Furukawa.
Len bowed for respect. "Furukawa Oji-san," Furukawa used his hand to make Len come to where he was at. "I have something to show you." Going to the very back corner of the store, Len would have never guessed what greeted him.
A perfect outfit. The top consisted of black, silk-velvet material, a high collar along with a white, three layered ruffled neck-cloth, and matching fitted pants, both decorated with narrow gold lace on collar, the side of the pants, cuffs and pocket flaps, even golden buttons, also patent leather boots with golden buckles to top it all off.
His mouth went slightly agape while he stared in awe, taking in the glory of even seeing such a thing. "May I try this on...Furukawa Oji-san?"
Take at least ten minutes off the clock and a missing Len, equals wondering and waiting for the others that are outside the changing room. They all knew that if he was a missing link then something was just odd. He was usually the one who was always there waiting.
Seeing him come out with a smile to his face the guys looked at him with confusion. All of their unique colored eyes showed that they were not only confused, but some-what happy that he was smiling. Which also confused them greatly.
"So what's making you smile like an idiot?" Nero decided to ask first, seeing he was the first to break out of their silent, awkward trance. Mikuo gave a 'click' off his tongue. "Or like an asshole who just got some," The guys around him either snickered or was cringing at the image of Len getting laid. Speaking of the blond, he looked not only disgusted but angered at the same time.
"I'll get you for that one," he glared, popping the collar of his jacket back on. "and no. I'm smiling because I'm buying. The perfect outfit, that is."
"Oh? Is that so?" Gakupo reprimanded, arms crossed and eyebrows raised. As much as Ted wanted to copy the movements, he couldn't do so because of the dumb-ass guy with purple hair. "Then where is it?"
"Yeah, we didn't see it!" Kaito whined as if he were a child. Len turned his head around, and pointed to the register where Mr. Furukawa was already wrapping everything into boxes and loaded it to a bag that had the same color as his own clothing.
Everyone else's eyes twitched with their mouths dropped. "We didn't even pay yet!" Gumo exclaimed, pointing fingers to him, Piko, Nero, and Mikuo.
"I know!" Those three then added on in tones. Len rolled his eyes at them all. "Then pay, it's not that hard." They all seemingly glared back, grumbling while going to the register with a smiling Furukawa. It was then Ted brought out the magnificent credit-card and placed it down. Everyone got what they wanted, and got matching colored bags to go with their outfits.
Once they were done in the store, they parted ways until tomorrow. "Interesting day...hmmm, maybe I should go get some coffee for Yuki and I." Was Len's last thought before doing so, and heading off home.
see, it was pretty...gah. i don't know. but i hope you enjoyed. okay, if you thought the top was a shit load. the bottom half is...yeah read on. uhh, like i said...seriously if you guys want one more len chapter i could totally squeeze it in. just let me know this chapter. don't worry about the ball though, i got it already planned out. they'll meet hella soon.
hmmms. ohh, and a few things you need to know: there is an ikea in japan. all of len's clothes and things are real things because they are all of my outfits and things, just in yellow. all of rin's clothing is real because it's basically the girl version of what i have, and what i've seen. all brands you hear are real brands.
what else...so much more. ohh, sonika's dance if you guys want to check it out, it's based off ellen kim's choreography on 'circus'. which you guys should check out on youtube because ellen is a hella good dancer. please, seriously check her out. as for the guy's ddr moves, they are all based off youtube videos as well.
please also check on that. just type cool ddr. it's basically those two guys. as for len's particular dance, his is based off johnathan nguyen's dance on please don't go. check that out foreals. that is a must see. hella sick moves. ahaha, seriously people try to check these out to feel the experience. just type out please don't go freestyle la, on youtube.
ohh one last thing i need to bug you on. hommes optare is a fake store. i made it up only because it meant 'man's desire' and like i said, it's an anagram for metamorphose. which is a real japanese chain store that sells lolita outfits as opposed to princely outfits. ahaha, like what i did? but it was based of le chevaler d'eon. a good anime you should watch. and as for mr. furukawa. his name is that because the person who voiced miki is miki furukawa, and so. shazzam.
finally i could breathe! okay. sorry if any of the shit here, or on the top is rushed as well. this is seriously on a whim. and please read and review guys. even hellos are fine. don't be shy, seriously. i really want to hear you out.
hyrule master: dude! i just realized that you're the one that made that one rin/len story i like! 'drawn to you' i freaking love it. please keep up your hard work. and thank you for saying the previous chapter was okay. i needed that. but i think this one is hella rushed. ohh, and i'm sorry they haven't met yet. but i promise you'll love it when they do! please stick around.
rikku abdul: ahhh! you! i have hella things to say to you! first thing is thank you soooo much, foreals. i really love the advice you have given me. and sorry for the mistakes. usually i do balls out writing non stop, and i'm too tired to double check. and yes, i get hella shocked on reviews because they really give me a feel on what i should continue doing and not. they help, and they bring a smile to my face. anywhos please keep watching over me, and helping me along the way and with my other stories! and thank you for reviewing right and left ohh, and if it isn't too much...would you mind checking out my other things to see if i have done well in them? i would really love your opinion on some! and thank you, again. please stick tune.
lizzyytx33: and you got another! ahaha, i hope you think it was okay even though it was shitty. ohh, and forgive me for not making them meet yet! but i promise they'll meet soon, and i hope you'll love it. and thank you for reviewing my other story. ahaha. please, stick tune!
campanella: you awesome person, thank you! and yes, she kicks ass man. and again, sorry for not making the ball this chapter, and sorry for not making them meet! i promise, i swear they'll meet soon. and yes, it would be a twist...ahahaha! ohh, yes. place your bets. let's see what shall happen. ahaha, seriously thank you. hn, you know i always try to please you a lot. it's because you cool like that. ahaha. but please, stay and wait. it'll get better.
animeandmangalover16: whoot, whoot! and, my, my, thank you so very much. seriously. ahaha, i picture rin as this as well. i hope i have met your expectations. and i'll say it again, but seriously i'm sorry for not making them meet or the ball happening. i promise it'll happen soon, and i hope you could wait for the next one. hopfully i have made you content with this. but i promise you'll love it when they meet.
cloverdapple: ohh emm goshhers, really? ahaha, thank you. i was even joking too! and thank you so. please, stick tune. and sorry this was a rushed mess.
dokidokikyuuchan: thank you, sooo freaking much! originality is what i bleed. ahaha. and thank you again. soooo sorry for not reply on the hawaii thing. for some reason all of the family that i have there have sucky ass computers. and i'm assuming you ain't there anymore. ahahaha, but if you ever go there again, or if you go to like vegas or l.a. let me know, i got there frequently. ahaha. i hope this was okay for you, and stick tune.
macchi-chan: you genius. thank you! seriously. your words helped me. maybe not in this chapter though. ahaha. but, no. i wanted to say good job on xunlimitedx. you guys are doing hella good out there, and i just wanted to make a shout-out. please keep up your hard work. i hope i could write something for you guys to show my gratitude. if that's okay. ahaha. i might not do it right away though. but i hope you stick with this, and help me along the way. your reviews are always lovely macchi. and sorry this is hella long. the chapters, and the other writing stuffs.
frozensekai: dudes! i'm soooo sorry for leaving you hanging. i hope that you've enjoyed yourself, and here's another chapter. even though it was shitty. please stick tune.
frostferret56: your words of wisdom, my friend. thank you. and uhh...i try not to discourage myself. it's just that i'm usually never satisfied, if that makes any sense. ahaha. but i thought this was pretty shitty too. but please, let me know what you think. thank you so much.
67rosary-bead42: ahaha. sorry it's long again! i hope i didn't like offend you by it or something. and mikuo and ddr. that's a challenge. ahaha. really? you went there? that's hella cool. and yeah, i study. i don't want to get my facts mixed up. i want to go there one day. ohh, i think i already go murdered since this was late. ahaha. but i hope you enjoyed this, though this chapter was pretty shitty.
arkee: sorry! so, terribly sorry! and yeah, she awsome that way. i promise they'll meet soon. please stick tune and watch out for it!
ailove akuma: totally, and thank you sooo much! filipino, but born in the bay area. ahaha. but seriously thank you. and sorry this was late. please stick tune though.
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